Unit 1 Music 人与社会：音乐（话题阅读精练）英语新教材沪教版五四制七年级下册

Unit1 Music 人与社会：音乐 话题阅读精练 模块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时文阅读 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 151 音乐对青少年的重要作用，包括带来情绪慰藉、提升能力、连接他人等。 实战演练 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 151 本文介绍了用不同方式创作音乐的方法，包括使用水果、电脑、管子等物品，并鼓励读者尝试在家制作音乐。 Passage2 阅读理解 说明文 98 讲述学习乐器的益处，详细介绍制作玻璃交响乐队的材料、步骤及演奏建议。 Passage3 完形填空 说明文 131 英国科学家关于音乐记忆随年龄变化的研究，表明音乐记忆不会随年龄增长而衰退。 Passage4 完形填空 说明文 102 Alex 和 James 的对话，探讨音乐对生活的影响，如唤起回忆、连接他人、表达情感等。 Passage5 短文填空 记叙文 181 讲述春秋时期伯牙与钟子期因音乐结为知音的故事，传达珍惜挚友的道理。 时文阅读 Music: A Magic Power for Teenagers 音乐：青少年的神奇力量 Music is an important part of many teenagers’ lives. It can make us happy when we are sad, calm us down when we are angry, and even help us focus better on our studies. Recent studies show that listening to music or playing a musical instrument can improve teenagers’ memory and problem-solving skills, making learning easier and more enjoyable. Many teenagers find comfort in music. When they face difficulties at school or at home, they often turn to their favorite songs for support. For example, a student who feels stressed about exams might listen to upbeat music to cheer up, while someone who feels lonely can find a sense of belonging through music communities. Playing in a school band or singing in a choir also helps teenagers make new friends and learn teamwork—skills that will be useful for their future lives. Different types of music have different effects on people. Pop music is energetic and easy to sing along to, making it popular among teenagers. Classical music, with its soft melodies, is good for relaxing and reducing stress. No matter what kind of music we like, it’s clear that music connects people and brings joy. As one teenager said, “Music is not just sounds—it’s a way to express our feelings and share our stories with others.” For teenagers, music is more than a hobby; it’s a magic power that helps them grow and thrive. 【中文翻译】 音乐是许多青少年生活中重要的一部分。当我们难过时，它能让我们开心；当我们生气时，它能让我们平静；甚至还能帮助我们更好地专注于学习。近期研究表明，听音乐或演奏乐器能提升青少年的记忆力和解决问题的能力，让学习变得更轻松、更有趣。 许多青少年能从音乐中找到慰藉。当他们在学校或家庭中遇到困难时，常常会向自己喜爱的歌曲寻求支持。例如，一名因考试而感到压力大的学生可能会听欢快的音乐来振作精神，而感到孤独的人则能通过音乐社群找到归属感。参加学校乐队或合唱团也能帮助青少年结交新朋友、学习团队合作 —— 这些技能对他们未来的生活十分有用。 不同类型的音乐对人们有不同的影响。流行音乐充满活力，容易跟着唱，因此深受青少年喜爱。古典音乐旋律柔和，有助于放松身心、减轻压力。无论我们喜欢哪种音乐，显而易见的是，音乐能连接人心、带来欢乐。正如一位青少年所说：“音乐不仅仅是声音 —— 它是一种表达情感、与他人分享故事的方式。” 对青少年而言，音乐不仅仅是一项爱好；它是一种神奇的力量，助力他们成长与发展。 【长难句分析】 1.“It can make us happy when we are sad, calm us down when we are angry, and even help us focus better on our studies.” 翻译：当我们难过时，它能让我们开心；当我们生气时，它能让我们平静；甚至还能帮助我们更好地专注于学习。 重点：句子包含三个并列谓语结构 “make us happy”“calm us down”“help us focus better”，结构对称，易于理解；两个 “when” 引导时间状语从句，明确不同情境下音乐的作用，符合七年级学生的语法认知。 2.“Recent studies show that listening to music or playing a musical instrument can improve teenagers’ memory and problem-solving skills, making learning easier and more enjoyable.” 翻译：近期研究表明，听音乐或演奏乐器能提升青少年的记忆力和解决问题的能力，让学习变得更轻松、更有趣。 重点：“that” 引导宾语从句，作 “show” 的宾语；从句主语为 “listening to...or playing...”（动名词短语作主语）；“making learning easier and more enjoyable” 为现在分词短语作结果状语，说明前文行为带来的好处，语法点浅易易懂。 3.“Playing in a school band or singing in a choir also helps teenagers make new friends and learn teamwork—skills that will be useful for their future lives.” 翻译：参加学校乐队或合唱团也能帮助青少年结交新朋友、学习团队合作 —— 这些技能对他们未来的生活十分有用。 重点：主语为 “Playing...or singing...”（并列动名词短语）；“help sb. do sth.” 为固定搭配（后接省略 to 的不定式）；破折号后 “skills that...” 为同位语结构，“that” 引导定语从句修饰 “skills”，补充说明技能的作用，逻辑清晰。 【重难词汇梳理】 词汇 词性 汉语翻译 teenager n. 青少年 calm v. 使平静；使镇定 focus v. 专注；集中注意力 instrument n. 乐器；工具 memory n. 记忆力；记忆 comfort n. 慰藉；舒适 stress n. 压力；紧张 upbeat adj. 欢快的；乐观的 belonging n. 归属感 choir n. 合唱团；唱诗班 teamwork n. 团队合作 melody n. 旋律；曲调 reduce v. 减少；降低 express v. 表达；表述 thrive v. 茁壮成长；蓬勃发展 实战演练 Passage1 根据短文内容，从A、B、C三个选项中选出一个语法正确的答案，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案涂黑。 Do you know how to make music? Do you want to make music by yourself? In fact, there 1 many ways of making music in the world. You can use almost anything that will make a sound, even a piece of fruit! Some people use food and a computer to make music. They can play music with 2 kinds of fruit. It is not just people with 3 and food who can make music. The Blue Man Group uses usual (平常的) things to tell stories with 4 music. The group is famous for their music shows. In their shows, the group uses a really long pipe (管子). They move it around to make music. It is very big, 5 they need two people in their group to take it. 6 group also makes music by moving a long stick (木棍) up and down. A lot of people 7 different things to play music, such as food, computers, and water. You can also make music 8 home. You can put dry beans into a cup and shake it. Even a glass of water can help you make music. It’s easy 9 music, right? 10 do you use to make music? Tell us. 1．A．am B．is C．are 2．A．different B．differently C．difference 3．A．computer B．computers C．computer’s 4．A．them B．their C．they 5．A．but B．or C．so 6．A．A B．An C．The 7．A．use B．used C．will use 8．A．at B．by C．on 9．A．to make B．made C．making 10．A．When B．What C．Why 【答案】 1．C 2．A 3．B 4．B 5．C 6．C 7．A 8．A 9．A 10．B 【导语】本文介绍了用不同方式创作音乐的方法，包括使用水果、电脑、管子等物品，并鼓励读者尝试在家制作音乐。 1．句意：事实上，世界上有很多制作音乐的方法。 am用于第一人称单数；is用于第三人称单数；are用于第二人称及复数。根据“there...many ways”可知，此处是there be句型，主语是复数，be动词用are。故选C。 2．句意：他们可以用不同种类的水果演奏音乐。 different不同的，形容词；differently不同地，副词；difference不同，名词。根据“kinds of fruit”可知，此处应用形容词different修饰名词kinds。故选A。 3．句意：不仅仅是拥有电脑和食物的人可以制作音乐。 computer电脑，名词单数；computers电脑，名词复数；computer’s电脑的，名词所有格。根据“and food”可知，此处应用名词复数computers与food并列。故选B。 4．句意：蓝人乐队用平常的东西和他们的音乐讲故事。 them他们，宾格；their他们的，形容词性物主代词；they他们，主格。根据“music”可知，此处应用形容词性物主代词their，修饰名词music。故选B。 5．句意：它很大，所以他们需要组里的两个人来拿它。 but但是；or或者；so所以。根据“It is very big...they need two people in their group to take it.”可知，前后句是因果关系，前因后果，应用so连接。故选C。 6．句意：这个团队还通过上下移动一根长棍来制作音乐。 a一个，不定冠词，用于辅音音素开头的单词前；an一个，不定冠词，用于元音音素开头的单词前；the定冠词，表示特指。根据前文“The Blue Man Group”可知，此处是特指这个团队，应用定冠词the。故选C。 7．句意：很多人用不同的东西来演奏音乐，比如食物、电脑和水。 use使用，动词原形；used使用，过去式；will use将使用，一般将来时。根据“A lot of people...different things to play music”可知，此处描述的是现在的情况，应用一般现在时，主语“A lot of people”是复数，动词用原形。故选A。 8．句意：你也可以在家制作音乐。 at在；by通过；on在……上。根据“home”可知，此处是固定短语at home“在家”。故选A。 9．句意：制作音乐很容易，对吧？ to make制作，动词不定式；made制作，过去式；making制作，现在分词。根据“It’s easy...music”可知，此处是固定句型It’s+adj+to do sth“做某事是……的”，应用动词不定式。故选A。 10．句意：你用什么来制作音乐？ When什么时候；What什么；Why为什么。根据“...do you use to make music?”可知，句中缺少“use”的宾语，用疑问代词What提问。故选B。 Passage2 Learning a musical instrument is good for the mind. It helps children with their reading and math. Do you know that you can make a musical instrument from glasses or glass bottles? It is called a glass orchestra (交响乐队). Here is how to make one. You need: *Seven glasses (or glass bottles) *Water *Food coloring * Two pencils Follow these steps (步骤): Firstly, put water into each glass. Start with a little water in the first glass. Then put a little more water into the next glass. Secondly, put a little food coloring in each glass. This helps you see how much water is in each glass. Thirdly, use the pencils to tap (拍打) the glasses. Each glass makes a different sound. Some will sound high and some will sound low. You can change the sound by changing the amount of water in the glasses. You can try different sized glasses too. That’s great! Now try to play a song on your glass orchestra! You can start with an easy song like Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star or Three Blind Mice. Is that cool? Do you want to play an instrument in a band? Lots of young people wish to do it. One way to make it is to join a music school. Yes, there are schools that can help you be a music star! 1．How does learning an instrument help children? A．By helping drink water. B．By helping run fast. C．By helping learn reading and math. D．By helping draw well. 2．What is NOT important for making a glass orchestra? A．Glass bottles. B．Water. C．Pencils. D．Food. 3．What does the underlined word “amount” mean? A．total B．mind C．grade D．seat 4．How many steps does it take to make a glass orchestra? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．How to sing a song B．How to make a glass orchestra C．How to join a music school D．How to be a music star 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了学习乐器的益处，并详细介绍了如何制作玻璃交响乐队（用玻璃杯或玻璃瓶制作的乐器），包括所需材料、制作步骤以及用其演奏歌曲的建议。 1．细节理解题。根据“Learning a musical instrument is good for the mind. It helps children with their reading and math.”可知，学习乐器有助于孩子们学习阅读和数学。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“You need”中“Seven glasses (or glass bottles)、Water、Food coloring、Two pencils”可知，制作玻璃交响乐队需要玻璃杯 (或玻璃瓶)、水、食用色素和铅笔，未提及食物。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据“You can change the sound by changing the amount of water in the glasses.”可知，改变杯子里水的量可以改变声音，结合语境可推测amount意为“数量、总量”。选项A“total (总数、总量)”符合题意。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Follow these steps (步骤)”后列出的“Firstly…”“Secondly…”“Thirdly…”可知，制作玻璃交响乐队共需要三个步骤。故选B。 5．主旨大意题。文章开篇引出可以用玻璃杯或玻璃瓶制作乐器 (玻璃交响乐队)，随后详细介绍了制作所需的材料和具体步骤，核心内容围绕“如何制作玻璃交响乐队”展开。故选B。 Passage3 When we become old, we may forget many things from the past. But music will probably stay with us forever (永远), said Scientific American magazine. Sarah Sauve, a music scientist at the University of Lincoln in the UK, did a new study on this. She invited 121 people to take part in it. They were between 18 and 86 years old. Sauve first asked them to listen to three musical phrases (乐句). Then, she told them to watch a concert. They needed to make a note whenever they heard the familiar (熟悉的) phrases. To her surprise, the older people were just as good at recognizing (识别) the phrases as the younger ones were. This showed that our musical memory (记忆) doesn’t change as we grow old. Scientists may use this to treat (治疗) illnesses that hurt people’s memory, such as Alzheimer’s disease (阿尔茨海默病). Music may help these people remember things. 1．Which age group did the people in Sauve’s study fall into? A．12-18 years old. B．18-68 years old. C．18-86 years old. D．86-121 years old. 2．What did Sauve ask people to do first in the study? A．Watch a concert. B．Play some music. C．Listen to some musical phrases. D．Write down some musical phrases. 3．What did the study show about people’s musical memory? A．It gets bad when people grow old. B．It gets better when people grow old. C．Young people’s memories often change. D．Old people still have a good musical memory. 4．How might scientists use the findings of this study to help people with Alzheimer’s disease? A．By making them stay with young people. B．By inviting them to take part in more studies. C．By using music to help them remember things. D．By letting them remember a few things at a time. 5．The word “This” in para 4 means _________. A．scientists may use this to treat illnesses that hurt people’s memory B．our musical memory doesn’t change as we grow old C．they needed to make a note whenever they heard the familiar phrases D．the older people were just as good at recognizing the phrases as the younger ones. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了英国林肯大学音乐科学家Sarah Sauve关于音乐记忆随年龄变化的研究。 1．细节理解题。根据“She invited 121 people to take part in it. They were between 18 and 86 years old.”可知，参与研究的人年龄在18到86岁之间。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Sauve first asked them to listen to three musical phrases (乐句).”可知，Sauve首先让人们听一些乐句。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“To her surprise, the older people were just as good at recognizing (识别) the phrases as the younger ones were. This showed that our musical memory (记忆) doesn’t change as we grow old.”可知，研究表明老年人的音乐记忆和年轻人一样好，即老年人仍然有良好的音乐记忆。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“Scientists may use this to treat (治疗) illnesses that hurt people’s memory, such as Alzheimer’s disease (阿尔茨海默病). Music may help these people remember things.”可知，科学家可能会用音乐帮助阿尔茨海默病患者记住事情。故选C。 5．词句猜测题。根据“To her surprise, the older people were just as good at recognizing (识别) the phrases as the younger ones were. This showed that our musical memory (记忆) doesn’t change as we grow old.”可知，令她惊讶的是，老年人在识别这些乐句方面和年轻人一样出色。这表明我们的音乐记忆不会随着年龄的增长而改变。所以“This”指代的是“老年人识别乐句的能力和年轻人一样好”。故选D。 Passage4 A—Alex;  J—James A: James, I was just listening to an old album (专辑), and it got me thinking—what influences (影响) does music have on our lives? J: Wow, that’s a good question. For me, music is 1 a time machine. When I hear a song from my primary school days, for example, it feels like I’m back there, 2 with my old friends. A: I feel the same way. It’s amazing how a single song can 3 so many good memories (回忆). J: Yes. I think music is 4 a way to connect people. Whether it’s going to a concert with friends or sharing a favorite song with someone, it brings people together. A: I can’t agree more. I’ve made many friends through music. Also, I think music can help us express our feelings. J: That’s true. We may find it hard to 5 some feelings in words, but we can express them through music. A: Exactly. And there’s also the joy of discovering new music. It’s like finding hidden treasures (宝藏). J: Oh, I love that feeling! Finding a good artist or album feels like turning a new page in your musical journey. A: Yeah. Music is a 6 part of our lives. It influences us in so many different ways! 1．A．in B．for C．with D．like 2．A．fighting B．arguing C．playing D．working 3．A．bring back B．focus on C．work out D．keep up 4．A．too B．either C．also D．as well 5．A．hide B．explain C．understand D．control 6．A．usual B．dull C．colorful D．boring 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．C 5．B 6．C 【导语】本文是Alex和James的一组对话，对话主要谈论了音乐对生活的各种影响。 1．句意：对于我来说，音乐像一台时光机。 in在……里；for为了；with和；like像。根据“When I hear a song from my primary school days, for example, it feels like I’m back there”可知，音乐对James而言，可以像时光机一样将他带回过去。故选D。 2．句意：例如，当我听到小学时代的一首歌时，感觉就像回到了那里，和我的老朋友一起玩。 fighting打架；arguing争论；playing玩；working工作。根据“...with my old friends”和“my primary school days”可知，和老朋友“玩耍”符合小学时代回忆的积极氛围。故选C。 3．句意：一首歌能唤起这么多美好的回忆，真是太神奇了。 bring back使想起，使回忆起；focus on专注于；work out计算出；keep up跟上。根据“so many good memories”可知，此处表达“想起”许多美好的回忆。故选A。 4．句意：我认为音乐也是连接人们的一种方式。 too也，常位于肯定句或疑问句句末；either也，常位于否定句句末；also也，常位于肯定句句中；as well也，常位于肯定句句末。设空处位于肯定句句中，C选项符合语法要求。故选C。 5．句意：我们可能很难用言语来解释一些感受，但我们可以通过音乐来表达它们。 hide隐藏；explain解释，说明；understand理解；control控制。根据“but we can express them through music”可知，我们可以用音乐来“解释”无法用言语表达的感受，B选项符合语境。故选B。 6．句意：音乐是我们生活中丰富多彩的一部分。 usual通常的；dull迟钝的；colorful丰富多彩的；boring无聊的。通读全文可知，文章强调了音乐对生活多方面的积极影响，C选项符合音乐的正面表述。故选C。 Passage5 阅读下面短文，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡规定的位置上。 During the Spring and Autumn Period, there was a great musician named Yu Boya. He played the Chinese guqin very well. Many people enjoyed his music. Zhong Ziqi was one of 1 (they). One day, Boya 2 (come) back from a trip to the mountains. He practised playing the Chinese guqin to show his love 3 the mountains. Zhong Ziqi stood beside Boya when he played his guqin. “Wonderful! When you play, I can almost see the mountains in front of my eyes,” Zhong Ziqi said 4 (happy). Boya then played another piece. Zhong Ziqi cheered, “ 5 (beauty)! It is like hundreds of boats sailing down big rivers.” Boya was surprised. He played some more pieces. Whenever he played 6 new one, Zhong Ziqi could tell what Boya thought about! “You enjoy my music 7 understand my mind. You know me like a friend.” Boya said. “I really look forward to 8 (listen) to your music.” They had such a strong 9 (friend) later for years. It is hard 10 (find) a true friend. Love and cherish your real friends. 【答案】 1．them 2．came 3．for 4．happily 5．Beautiful 6．a 7．and 8．listening 9．friendship 10．to find 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述春秋时期伯牙与钟子期因音乐结为知音的故事，展现知音间的默契，传达“知音难觅，需珍惜挚友”的道理。 1．句意：钟子期是他们中的一员。空格前为介词“of”，介词后需接人称代词宾格形式，“they”的宾格是“them”。故填them。 2．句意：一天，伯牙从山中旅行回来。本文讲述的是春秋时期的故事，需用一般过去时，“come”的过去式是“came”。故填came。 3．句意：他弹奏古琴来表达对山的热爱。“show one’s love for sth.”是固定搭配，意为“表达对某物的热爱”，此处需用介词“for”表对象。故填for。 4．句意：钟子期高兴地说：“太妙了！你弹奏时，我几乎能看到眼前的山。”空格处修饰动词“said”，需用副词形式，“happy”的副词是“happily”。故填happily。 5．句意：钟子期欢呼道：“真美啊！就像数百艘船顺大河而下。” 此处为感叹句，需用形容词作表语，“beauty”的形容词是“beautiful”，句首首字母需大写，故填Beautiful。 6．句意：每当他弹奏一首新曲子，钟子期都能说出伯牙在想什么！空格后“new one”指代“一首新曲子”，“new”以辅音音素开头，需用不定冠词“a”修饰。故填a。 7．句意：你欣赏我的音乐，还理解我的心意。空格前后“enjoy my music”和“understand my mind”是并列关系，需用连词“and”连接。故填and。 8．句意：我真的很期待听你的音乐。“look forward to doing sth.”是固定搭配，意为“期待做某事”，介词“to”后需接动名词形式，“listen”的动名词是“listening”。故填listening。 9．句意：后来他们建立了深厚的友谊，持续多年。根据“a strong”可知，此处需用名词形式，“friend”的名词是“friendship”，意为“友谊”。故填friendship。 10．句意：找到一个真正的朋友很难。“It is+形容词+to do sth.”是固定句型，意为“做某事是……的”，此处需用动词不定式“to find”作真正主语。故填to find。 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 2 / 11 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit1 Music 人与社会：音乐 话题阅读精练 模块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时文阅读 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 151 音乐对青少年的重要作用，包括带来情绪慰藉、提升能力、连接他人等。 实战演练 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 151 本文介绍了用不同方式创作音乐的方法，包括使用水果、电脑、管子等物品，并鼓励读者尝试在家制作音乐。 Passage2 阅读理解 说明文 98 讲述学习乐器的益处，详细介绍制作玻璃交响乐队的材料、步骤及演奏建议。 Passage3 完形填空 说明文 131 英国科学家关于音乐记忆随年龄变化的研究，表明音乐记忆不会随年龄增长而衰退。 Passage4 完形填空 说明文 102 Alex 和 James 的对话，探讨音乐对生活的影响，如唤起回忆、连接他人、表达情感等。 Passage5 短文填空 记叙文 181 讲述春秋时期伯牙与钟子期因音乐结为知音的故事，传达珍惜挚友的道理。 时文阅读 Music: A Magic Power for Teenagers 音乐：青少年的神奇力量 Music is an important part of many teenagers’ lives. It can make us happy when we are sad, calm us down when we are angry, and even help us focus better on our studies. Recent studies show that listening to music or playing a musical instrument can improve teenagers’ memory and problem-solving skills, making learning easier and more enjoyable. Many teenagers find comfort in music. When they face difficulties at school or at home, they often turn to their favorite songs for support. For example, a student who feels stressed about exams might listen to upbeat music to cheer up, while someone who feels lonely can find a sense of belonging through music communities. Playing in a school band or singing in a choir also helps teenagers make new friends and learn teamwork—skills that will be useful for their future lives. Different types of music have different effects on people. Pop music is energetic and easy to sing along to, making it popular among teenagers. Classical music, with its soft melodies, is good for relaxing and reducing stress. No matter what kind of music we like, it’s clear that music connects people and brings joy. As one teenager said, “Music is not just sounds—it’s a way to express our feelings and share our stories with others.” For teenagers, music is more than a hobby; it’s a magic power that helps them grow and thrive. 【中文翻译】 音乐是许多青少年生活中重要的一部分。当我们难过时，它能让我们开心；当我们生气时，它能让我们平静；甚至还能帮助我们更好地专注于学习。近期研究表明，听音乐或演奏乐器能提升青少年的记忆力和解决问题的能力，让学习变得更轻松、更有趣。 许多青少年能从音乐中找到慰藉。当他们在学校或家庭中遇到困难时，常常会向自己喜爱的歌曲寻求支持。例如，一名因考试而感到压力大的学生可能会听欢快的音乐来振作精神，而感到孤独的人则能通过音乐社群找到归属感。参加学校乐队或合唱团也能帮助青少年结交新朋友、学习团队合作 —— 这些技能对他们未来的生活十分有用。 不同类型的音乐对人们有不同的影响。流行音乐充满活力，容易跟着唱，因此深受青少年喜爱。古典音乐旋律柔和，有助于放松身心、减轻压力。无论我们喜欢哪种音乐，显而易见的是，音乐能连接人心、带来欢乐。正如一位青少年所说：“音乐不仅仅是声音 —— 它是一种表达情感、与他人分享故事的方式。” 对青少年而言，音乐不仅仅是一项爱好；它是一种神奇的力量，助力他们成长与发展。 【长难句分析】 1.“It can make us happy when we are sad, calm us down when we are angry, and even help us focus better on our studies.” 翻译：当我们难过时，它能让我们开心；当我们生气时，它能让我们平静；甚至还能帮助我们更好地专注于学习。 重点：句子包含三个并列谓语结构 “make us happy”“calm us down”“help us focus better”，结构对称，易于理解；两个 “when” 引导时间状语从句，明确不同情境下音乐的作用，符合七年级学生的语法认知。 2.“Recent studies show that listening to music or playing a musical instrument can improve teenagers’ memory and problem-solving skills, making learning easier and more enjoyable.” 翻译：近期研究表明，听音乐或演奏乐器能提升青少年的记忆力和解决问题的能力，让学习变得更轻松、更有趣。 重点：“that” 引导宾语从句，作 “show” 的宾语；从句主语为 “listening to...or playing...”（动名词短语作主语）；“making learning easier and more enjoyable” 为现在分词短语作结果状语，说明前文行为带来的好处，语法点浅易易懂。 3.“Playing in a school band or singing in a choir also helps teenagers make new friends and learn teamwork—skills that will be useful for their future lives.” 翻译：参加学校乐队或合唱团也能帮助青少年结交新朋友、学习团队合作 —— 这些技能对他们未来的生活十分有用。 重点：主语为 “Playing...or singing...”（并列动名词短语）；“help sb. do sth.” 为固定搭配（后接省略 to 的不定式）；破折号后 “skills that...” 为同位语结构，“that” 引导定语从句修饰 “skills”，补充说明技能的作用，逻辑清晰。 【重难词汇梳理】 词汇 词性 汉语翻译 teenager n. 青少年 calm v. 使平静；使镇定 focus v. 专注；集中注意力 instrument n. 乐器；工具 memory n. 记忆力；记忆 comfort n. 慰藉；舒适 stress n. 压力；紧张 upbeat adj. 欢快的；乐观的 belonging n. 归属感 choir n. 合唱团；唱诗班 teamwork n. 团队合作 melody n. 旋律；曲调 reduce v. 减少；降低 express v. 表达；表述 thrive v. 茁壮成长；蓬勃发展 实战演练 Passage1 根据短文内容，从A、B、C三个选项中选出一个语法正确的答案，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案涂黑。 Do you know how to make music? Do you want to make music by yourself? In fact, there 1 many ways of making music in the world. You can use almost anything that will make a sound, even a piece of fruit! Some people use food and a computer to make music. They can play music with 2 kinds of fruit. It is not just people with 3 and food who can make music. The Blue Man Group uses usual (平常的) things to tell stories with 4 music. The group is famous for their music shows. In their shows, the group uses a really long pipe (管子). They move it around to make music. It is very big, 5 they need two people in their group to take it. 6 group also makes music by moving a long stick (木棍) up and down. A lot of people 7 different things to play music, such as food, computers, and water. You can also make music 8 home. You can put dry beans into a cup and shake it. Even a glass of water can help you make music. It’s easy 9 music, right? 10 do you use to make music? Tell us. 1．A．am B．is C．are 2．A．different B．differently C．difference 3．A．computer B．computers C．computer’s 4．A．them B．their C．they 5．A．but B．or C．so 6．A．A B．An C．The 7．A．use B．used C．will use 8．A．at B．by C．on 9．A．to make B．made C．making 10．A．When B．What C．Why Passage2 Learning a musical instrument is good for the mind. It helps children with their reading and math. Do you know that you can make a musical instrument from glasses or glass bottles? It is called a glass orchestra (交响乐队). Here is how to make one. You need: *Seven glasses (or glass bottles) *Water *Food coloring * Two pencils Follow these steps (步骤): Firstly, put water into each glass. Start with a little water in the first glass. Then put a little more water into the next glass. Secondly, put a little food coloring in each glass. This helps you see how much water is in each glass. Thirdly, use the pencils to tap (拍打) the glasses. Each glass makes a different sound. Some will sound high and some will sound low. You can change the sound by changing the amount of water in the glasses. You can try different sized glasses too. That’s great! Now try to play a song on your glass orchestra! You can start with an easy song like Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star or Three Blind Mice. Is that cool? Do you want to play an instrument in a band? Lots of young people wish to do it. One way to make it is to join a music school. Yes, there are schools that can help you be a music star! 1．How does learning an instrument help children? A．By helping drink water. B．By helping run fast. C．By helping learn reading and math. D．By helping draw well. 2．What is NOT important for making a glass orchestra? A．Glass bottles. B．Water. C．Pencils. D．Food. 3．What does the underlined word “amount” mean? A．total B．mind C．grade D．seat 4．How many steps does it take to make a glass orchestra? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．How to sing a song B．How to make a glass orchestra C．How to join a music school D．How to be a music star Passage3 When we become old, we may forget many things from the past. But music will probably stay with us forever (永远), said Scientific American magazine. Sarah Sauve, a music scientist at the University of Lincoln in the UK, did a new study on this. She invited 121 people to take part in it. They were between 18 and 86 years old. Sauve first asked them to listen to three musical phrases (乐句). Then, she told them to watch a concert. They needed to make a note whenever they heard the familiar (熟悉的) phrases. To her surprise, the older people were just as good at recognizing (识别) the phrases as the younger ones were. This showed that our musical memory (记忆) doesn’t change as we grow old. Scientists may use this to treat (治疗) illnesses that hurt people’s memory, such as Alzheimer’s disease (阿尔茨海默病). Music may help these people remember things. 1．Which age group did the people in Sauve’s study fall into? A．12-18 years old. B．18-68 years old. C．18-86 years old. D．86-121 years old. 2．What did Sauve ask people to do first in the study? A．Watch a concert. B．Play some music. C．Listen to some musical phrases. D．Write down some musical phrases. 3．What did the study show about people’s musical memory? A．It gets bad when people grow old. B．It gets better when people grow old. C．Young people’s memories often change. D．Old people still have a good musical memory. 4．How might scientists use the findings of this study to help people with Alzheimer’s disease? A．By making them stay with young people. B．By inviting them to take part in more studies. C．By using music to help them remember things. D．By letting them remember a few things at a time. 5．The word “This” in para 4 means _________. A．scientists may use this to treat illnesses that hurt people’s memory B．our musical memory doesn’t change as we grow old C．they needed to make a note whenever they heard the familiar phrases D．the older people were just as good at recognizing the phrases as the younger ones. Passage4 A—Alex;  J—James A: James, I was just listening to an old album (专辑), and it got me thinking—what influences (影响) does music have on our lives? J: Wow, that’s a good question. For me, music is 1 a time machine. When I hear a song from my primary school days, for example, it feels like I’m back there, 2 with my old friends. A: I feel the same way. It’s amazing how a single song can 3 so many good memories (回忆). J: Yes. I think music is 4 a way to connect people. Whether it’s going to a concert with friends or sharing a favorite song with someone, it brings people together. A: I can’t agree more. I’ve made many friends through music. Also, I think music can help us express our feelings. J: That’s true. We may find it hard to 5 some feelings in words, but we can express them through music. A: Exactly. And there’s also the joy of discovering new music. It’s like finding hidden treasures (宝藏). J: Oh, I love that feeling! Finding a good artist or album feels like turning a new page in your musical journey. A: Yeah. Music is a 6 part of our lives. It influences us in so many different ways! 1．A．in B．for C．with D．like 2．A．fighting B．arguing C．playing D．working 3．A．bring back B．focus on C．work out D．keep up 4．A．too B．either C．also D．as well 5．A．hide B．explain C．understand D．control 6．A．usual B．dull C．colorful D．boring Passage5 阅读下面短文，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡规定的位置上。 During the Spring and Autumn Period, there was a great musician named Yu Boya. He played the Chinese guqin very well. Many people enjoyed his music. Zhong Ziqi was one of 1 (they). One day, Boya 2 (come) back from a trip to the mountains. He practised playing the Chinese guqin to show his love 3 the mountains. Zhong Ziqi stood beside Boya when he played his guqin. “Wonderful! When you play, I can almost see the mountains in front of my eyes,” Zhong Ziqi said 4 (happy). Boya then played another piece. Zhong Ziqi cheered, “ 5 (beauty)! It is like hundreds of boats sailing down big rivers.” Boya was surprised. He played some more pieces. Whenever he played 6 new one, Zhong Ziqi could tell what Boya thought about! “You enjoy my music 7 understand my mind. You know me like a friend.” Boya said. “I really look forward to 8 (listen) to your music.” They had such a strong 9 (friend) later for years. It is hard 10 (find) a true friend. Love and cherish your real friends. 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 2 / 11 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $