2024年外研版中考英语复习专项过关训练

初三英语专项题型复习(五) 一、阅读理解五选四 Is there a connection between music and language? According to recent studies, the answer is yes:1._Here, we look at two examples. A recent study shows that playing a musical instrument can improve a person's hearing ability.2. _.The people in the first group were musicians, while those in the second group had no musical training. The musicians were found to be able to hear the talking person more clearly. 3._. Think about violinists in an orchestra. when the violinists play in an orchestra(管弦乐队),they must listen closely to what they are playing and ignore(忽视)the other sounds. In this way, musicians can hear certain sounds better, even in a room with lots of noise. Schlaug, a doctor at Harvard Medical School, works with stroke(中风)patients.Because of their illness, these people cannot say their names, addresses, or other information normally However, they can till sing.4._ Why does this work? Schlaug isn't sure. Music seems to be able to make different parts of the brain active, including the bad parts. In some way, this helps patients use those parts of the brain again. Music improves concentration, memory, listening skills,and our overall language abilities. It can even help sick people get better. Playing an instrument or singing can help us do better in school and keep our brain sharp as we get older. Music is not only enjoyable, it's also good for us in many other ways. A. Music improves certain language abilities in the brain. B. The violinists develop their memories by palying the violin. C. Musicians hear better because they learn to pay attention to certain sounds. D. Schlaug was surprised to find thatsinging words helped his patients to speak. E. In his study, two groups of people listened to a person talking in a noisy room. 二、完形填空 Special Talent Tom sat at his desk, looking out of the window for a long time. His class project had to be done tomorrow, which was that everyone in his class had to write about their own special talent.