(练习)5 微阶段刷题过关卷(二) Unit 1 Developing ideas & Presenting ideas-【提分教练】2022-2023学年新教材高中英语选择性必修第一册(外研版2019)

(时间：70分钟　分值：85分) Unit 1　Developing ideas & Presenting ideas 第Ⅰ卷(满分25分) Ⅰ. 阅读理解(共4小题；每小题2.5分，满分10分) There have been some amazing quotes about music over the years, but my favourite comes from Victor Hugo. The famous French poet once said, “Music expresses what cannot be put into words.” Most people I know love listening to music, but not everyone is brave enough to try and play it. I'm among them. Regardless of my fear of performing in public, I still wanted to learn an instrument — so when I was ten years old, I got started. I'm certain this will help me in other aspects of my life. I've often wondered about the impact music had on other kids. I was recently lucky enough to chat with Kristi White from Pensacola, Florida. “Music speaks to students in a way that other subjects cannot; to put it simply, music has the ability to keep some uninterested kids in school. Many studies show that involvement in music leads to positive, personal, social and motivational outcomes，” she said. I was surprised to hear that music was the sole subject keeping some kids in school. According to a study by the Centre for Music Research at Florida State University, students at risk of not successfully completing their high school educations cite their participation in the arts as a major reason for staying in school. In my chat with Kristi, I was disappointed to learn about a worrying trend that music programmes are being neglected in schools around the world. Kristi said, “In recent years, I've witnessed many schools completely abolishing their music education programmes. This is a big mistake! Schools are losing not only an enriching subject, but a subject that can enrich students' lives and education.” This needs to change quickly. Music is a gift; it brings people together and clearly places our youth on the right path, giving us the tools to cope with many of life's challenges. It makes absolutely no sense that some schools are taking it out of their curriculum. 【语篇解读】音乐对学生的积极作