Unit 5 Music speaks 单元话题阅读理解10篇-2026-2027学年九年级英语上册单元练习（译林版）

**基本信息** 本单元卷聚焦“音乐”主题，包含10篇阅读理解（基础巩固5篇+重难提升2篇），通过古琴、AI音乐、二胡跨文化传播等素材，适配初中英语单元复习，强化语言能力与文化意识。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解选择题|35题|音乐文化（古琴历史、《茉莉花》）、科技（AI音乐工具）、社会现象（音乐与情绪/年龄偏好）、跨文化（二胡演奏意大利歌曲）|基础题考查细节理解（如古琴弦数），提升题涉及推理判断（如“bottlephone”小提琴制作意义）；融入非遗、AI等时代素材，培养思维品质与跨文化意识。|

Unit 5 Music speaks 单元话题阅读理解练习 单元话题：音乐 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 聚焦基础，巩固自我 重难语篇提升练 专注提升，挑战自我 ◇考点 01 基础语篇巩固练 One cannot discuss Chinese music without mentioning the guqin, which first appeared over 3,000 years ago and stands for China’s musical instrument tradition. At first, the guqin had only five strings (弦), meaning the five elements (元素) of metal, wood, water fire and earth. Later, in Zhou Dynasty, King Wen of Zhou added a sixth string for his son. King Wu of Zhou, added another string to encourage his army to fight with the Shang. Ambience was important in playing the guqin. Usually, it was practiced in a quiet place and never for public performance. Ancient artists enjoyed performing by a river in the mountains. The sound of the guqin mixed with the echoes (回音) from the mountains, until the musician felt he was at one with nature. Playing it in snow was also an enjoyable activity for ancient artists. Also, a night with moonlight was considered wonderful for playing the guqin. Wang Wei, a highly talented man of the Tang Dynasty, liked playing it in a bamboo forest on nights with moonlight most. Guqin pieces are usually three to eight minutes long, with the longest being Guangling Verse, which is 22 minutes long. Nowadays, there are fewer than one thousand well-trained guqin players and perhaps no more than fifty living masters. The original number of several thousand pieces has greatly fallen to only one hundred works by today. The guqin and its music was added to the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (人类非物质文化遗产) in 2003. 根据图示内容，选择最佳答案。 1．Today, the guqin has ________ strings. A．four B．five C．six D．seven 2．What’s the meaning of the underlined word “Ambience” in Paragraph 3? A．Skills B．Environment C．Weather D．Music pieces 3．According to the passage, playing the guqin ________ is a right choice. A．at a quiet restaurant B．at a welcome party C．in a peaceful yard with flowers D．on a dark night with rainstorm 4．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A．The guqin has a history of less than 3000 years. B．The strings mean metal, wood, water, fire and stone. C．The longest guqin piece is Guangling verse. D．The guqin is very popular and many people can play it well. 5．What does the passage mainly talk about? A．The guqin and its music. B．The guqin and its players. C．Four Chinese traditional arts. D．The development of traditional Chinese music. When we watch sports games, we often notice sportsmen wearing earphones before the game. They keep their eyes shut, and nod along with the music. It seems the music is giving them power and cheering them up for the game. But is there any science behind such practices? According to new research, it turns out there is. Music makes us feel powerful, but not all songs have the same effect (效果) . The research was led by an American researcher named Dennis. His team had people listen to 31 songs of different types. The listeners felt powerful after listening to some songs, for example, Queen’s We Will Rock You. Researchers also found that high-power music made people want to take control in social events and come first in competitions. Great sportsmen know this idea well. NBA player Kobe Bryant, for example, often puts on big headphones and even falls into deep thought to improve his game and have fewer worries. Why does music have magical power? Dennis’s team explained: when people hear music that expresses a sense of power, they mimic (模拟) these feelings in their mind. When we select music, we also need to look at the type of music, according to researchers. In the research by the Music in Exercise and Sport Group at Brunel University in London, they found that pop was perfect for slower tasks. If you’re warming up or cooling down after exercises, pop songs are the correct choice. Dance music was found to be best suitable for strength and weight training. 1．What does the writer mainly want to do in the first paragraph? A．Tell people music can help them win. B．Explain why music is important before games. C．Describe sportsmen’s habits before the game starts. D．Get readers to think if music is important in sports. 2．Which of the following might Dennis agree with? A．Powerful music makes the game interesting. B．People feel powerful after listening to some songs. C．The result of a game is mainly influenced by music. D．Sportsmen can win the game after listening to music. 3．What does the underlined word “select” probably mean? A．Choose. B．Create. C．Control. D．Explain. 4．How does the writer make his point clear? A．By using English sayings. B．By giving examples. C．By giving common rules. D．By comparing the research. 5．What is the best title for the text? A．Influence of Music in Sports B．Different Kinds of Music C．Coming First in Competitions D．Some Meaningful Research “I hope to organize my own concert in the near future so that I can introduce more people to Chinese folk music.” Zheng Xiaohui, a postgraduate (研究生) in Milan, Italy, shared her wish early last year. In May, her dream came true. She held an open-air concert with her classmate Ma Ruomeng on the street near Milan Cathedral. Over 100 people watched her play the erhu and Ma play the pipa. “We played classic Italian songs like Bella Ciao,” Zheng said. “The audience (观众) were surprised. They loved hearing their favorite song on Chinese instruments.” Zheng came up with the idea of playing the erhu on the street after watching a violinist’s street performance online. “The lively atmosphere touched me so I decided to give it a try,” she explained. Since her first street show in 2021, people have given her flowers and drawings. Besides traditional Chinese music, Zheng plays pop, jazz, and rock on the erhu. Her friend Ye Peng suggested she post videos online. “Like a dandelion (蒲公英) seed, her music spreads worldwide,” Ye said. Zheng hopes to keep sharing Chinese culture through her erhu. “Music has no boundaries (边界),” she smiled. 1．What did Zheng play in her open-air concert? A．The piano. B．The erhu. C．The violin. D．The pipa. 2．What’s the right order of the following events about Zheng? ①She hoped to organize her own concert. ②She held the open-air concert in Milan. ③She watched a violinist’s street performance. ④She had her first street performance. A．①②③④ B．④③②① C．②①③④ D．③④①② 3．How did Ye suggest Zheng spread her music? A．By holding concerts. B．By mixing music styles. C．By using the Internet. D．By practicing more often. 4．What is the best title (标题) for the text? A．Spreading Culture Through Music B．Learning the Erhu Abroad C．A Successful Street Performance D．A Postgraduate’s Study Life Music is changing fast with new technology and culture. In 2025 and 2026, AI music and new Chinese-style music become the hottest topics. Many schools hold music-sharing activities to talk about music that touches young people’s hearts. Students show their ideas about different kinds of popular music and the new changes in the music world. Many students love pop music that they can dance to, and they are surprised at AI music tools. These tools can help write songs and make music quickly. Some students take part in AI music writing competitions. They can turn their ideas into songs in a short time. This new way makes music creation easy for every music lover, not just professional singers. Some other students prefer new Chinese-style music that mixes old folk songs and modern beats. This kind of music tells Chinese stories and shows traditional culture. It becomes popular online and brings young people closer to our country’s art. Many students say they feel proud when they listen to music that has strong Chinese features. Teachers and students also talk about music cross-cultural events. In 2026, the China-Africa Youth Music Show brings young singers from different countries together. They sing music that shows their own cultures and make new friends. It helps different people understand each other better through beautiful sounds. All these new trends tell us that music is always developing. It connects technology, culture and people. No matter what kind of music we like, it can always bring us joy and make the world more colorful. 1．What can we learn from Paragraph 1? A．Old music is not popular any more in 2026. B．Schools hold activities about hot music trends. C．Students dislike talking about modern music. D．AI music is the only topic in school activities. 2．What do the AI music tools help students do according to Paragraph 2? A．They help sell popular music online. B．They help write songs and make music quickly. C．They help organize music competitions. D．They help teach traditional folk songs. 3．Why do some students like new Chinese-style music according to Paragraph 3? A．Because it is only for old people. B．Because it mixes folk songs and modern beats. C．Because it is the same as foreign pop music. D．Because it has no Chinese cultural features. 4．What is the purpose of the China-Africa Youth Music Show in Paragraph 4? A．To make new songs by AI tools. B．To teach students to dance to music. C．To help people understand each other through different cultures. D．To choose the best professional singers. 5．What would be the best structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． Everyone has different music tastes. Many researchers believe that music has a calming effect and it is good for the people who enjoy it. Here are some kinds of music and their effects on the body. ①________ This kind of music has been found to reduce (减缓) stress (even for people who are not too interested in classical music) and improve certain kinds of intelligence. Listening to classical music also has a very calming effect on heart rate and can be helpful for people with heart disease. ②________ Indian classical music therapy (疗法) is often used for insomnia (失眠). A study found that listening to Indian classical music can improve the quality of sleep of patients who experience depression (抑郁情绪). ③________ Hip hop music has a different effect on a lot of teenagers. On the one hand, this kind of music can cause bad feelings, and on the other hand, it is such energetic music that makes you want to get up and dance. ④________ If you don’t like listening to rock music, then listening to it can make you feel angry and increase your heart rate and blood pressure. However, if you enjoy listening to this kind of music, it can help you to reduce stress without affecting your heart rate or blood pressure. 1．Match the title with each part. a. Indian classical music   b. rock music   c. hip hop music   d. classical music A．①-a ②-d, ③-c, ④-b B．①-c, ②-b, ③-a, ④-d C．①-d, ②-a, ③-c, ④-b D．①-d, ②-b, ③-a, ④-c 2．Which kind of music is good for most people according to the passage? A．Rock music. B．Classical music. C．Hip hop music. D．Indian classical music. 3．Who can Indian classical music be helpful for? A．People with low intelligence. B．People with heart disease. C．People who have high blood pressure. D．People who have trouble sleeping. 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Hip hop music always has a great influence on people. B．Rock music is good for people who enjoy listening to it. C．Listening to Indian classical music can increase blood pressure. D．For people who aren’t too interested in classical music, it’s hard to reduce stress. 5．What would be the best structure (结构) of the passage? A． B． C． D． “What a pretty Jasmine flower! What a pretty Jasmine flower! Nice to see and nice to smell! Praiseworthy scent, and white as well.” Have you ever heard of this famous song Molihua (Jasmine Flowers)? Molihua is a Chinese folk song from Jiangsu Province. The song describes a custom of giving jasmine flowers. The song is so well-known that the jasmine flower became the Province Flower of Jiangsu in 2007. The song made its first appearance in the 18th century. It was created during the Qianlong period (1735-1796) of the Qing Dynasty. In 1896, the song was used as a national anthem (国歌) by the Qing Dynasty in Europe. But it was temporary, only for a special task and it didn’t last for long. In 1982, the song found a place on a UNESCO (联合国教科文组织) list of recommended songs and was put into the musical textbooks in Asia. When Hong Kong and Macao returned to China in 1997 and 1999, this music was played in the ceremonies (仪式). In 2018, with Second Farewell to Cambridge by the famous Chinese poet Xu Zhimo, Molihua was sung in Chinese by the King’s College choir (合唱团) in the University of Cambridge. In the choir’s 500-year history, no other Chinese songs have ever been recorded. The song expresses sincere and simple feelings of Chinese people. People describe the music as “heart touching”. It is such a beautiful song that it almost stands for China abroad. This melody (旋律) is a cultural gift beyond boundaries (界限) from China to the world. Chinese people send the message of friendship to the whole world and they try to achieve worldwide understanding with music. 1．How does the writer start the text? A．By telling a story. B．By showing a saying. C．By singing a song. D．By giving an example. 2．What does the song Molihua describe? A．The beauty of jasmine flowers. B．The custom of giving jasmine flowers. C．People’s love for jasmine flowers. D．The history of jasmine flowers. 3．What does the underlined (画线的) word “temporary” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Important. B．Special. C．Different. D．Short-term. 4．Which of the following is TRUE? A．Jasmine flower is the Province Flower of Jiangsu. B．Chinese poet Xu Zhimo liked the song Molihua very much. C．In 1997, Molihua was listed in UNESCO’s list of recommended songs. D．The song Molihua was created by Emperor Qianlong. 5．What’s the best title for the text? A．Introduction to the Song Molihua B．Growing areas of Jasmine Flowers C．The Reason Why Molihua Is Popular D．The Development of Chinese Folk Song When I was a teenager, my parents were never interested in the music I liked. They said it sounded like “a lot of noise”. At the same time, my father regularly described the music that he liked as “beautiful”. As it turns out, my father is not alone. As I’ve grown older, I’ve often heard people of my age say, “Today’s music is terrible. ” Why do many old people just dislike new music? The mere exposure effect may explain this. It means the more familiar we are with something, the more likely we are to prefer it. When we are in our early teens, we usually spend a lot of time listening to music and discussing it with our friends. The songs and artists that are popular during this time become familiar to us. After we turn 30 years old, working and raising a family take up most of our time. Instead of discovering new music, we listen to old favourites that connect us to a simpler time. Studies show that by the time they turn 33 years old, most people have completely stopped exploring new music. But I think there is another explanation for why older people don’t like new music. Most popular music, after all, is not written for them. It is made for young people. Punk, rap, hip-hop, heavy metal, and many other types of music began as youthful rebellions (叛逆) against out-of-date ways of doing things. They naturally attract younger audiences. Do your parents hate the music you like, too? Now, after reading this article, you know that there is nothing wrong with that. 1．When the writer was a teenager, his parents described the music he liked as ________. A．beautiful B．noisy C．common D．out-of-date 2．Which of the following charts correctly shows “the mere exposure effect”? (Preference偏爱, Level of familiarity熟悉度) A． B． C． D． 3．Punk and heavy metal are two different ________ according to the article. A．kinds of young people B．forms of materials C．types of music D．ways of doing things 4．According to the article, many old people dislike new music because ________. ①new music is too terrible to listen to ②old people want to be different from young people ③new music is not specially written for old people ④old people have formed their own musical tastes A．①② B．②③ C．③④ D．①④ Music plays a big role in our daily lives. It can change how we feel and make us happy, calm, or even energetic. A recent study found that people’s music choices often depend on their moods. When feeling stressed, most people prefer smooth music. For example, classical music by composers like Mozart or Beethoven helps lower heart rate and reduce anxiety. “I listen to piano music every night after work,” said Lisa, a 32-year-old teacher. “It makes me forget the day’s tiredness and helps me sleep better.” On the other hand, when people want to stay active, they often choose upbeat music. Pop or rock music with fast rhythms works well for this. Students often listen to such music while doing homework or exercising. “I put on my favorite pop songs when I need to finish a tough project,” said Tom, a high school student. “The music keeps me focused and motivated.” However, some people stick to one type of music no matter their mood. “I love jazz more than any other music,” said Mike, a college student. “Even when I’m sad, jazz makes me feel better because it has such rich and deep sounds.” The study also showed that music not only affects our mood but also connects people. Sharing favorite songs with friends or family can bring them closer. So next time you’re in a certain mood, try picking a song that fits—it might just make your day better! 1．Why does Lisa listen to piano music every night? A．It helps her stay active and energetic. B．It makes her forget tiredness and sleep better. C．It keeps her focused on her work. D．It reminds her of her friends and family. 2．What does the underlined word “upbeat” mean in Paragraph 3? A．Slow and calm. B．Fast and cheerful. C．Sad and moving. D．Quiet and soft. 3．Which of the following can be inferred (推断) from the passage? A．Jazz music is only popular among college students. B．Music has no effect on people who stick to one music type. C．Sharing music can help improve relationships. D．Upbeat music is not suitable for people who are sad. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Different people like different kinds of music. B．Music can influence people’s moods and bring people together. C．Classical music is the best choice for people who are stressed. D．Students should listen to music while doing homework. ◇考点 02 重难语篇提升练 As we all know, the violin is an expensive instrument. A violin usually costs about $150. That means not everyone will get to feel the joy of making music with a violin and a bow (琴弓). But one teacher, Jesus Peralta, is trying to change that. Jesus is a professional violinist and music teacher. He is also good at carpentry (木工活). In 2012, Jesus founded Los Violines De San Juan, which provides free group violin lessons for young students. He wanted to share his love of music with the kids of Lima, Peru, but the only way to make it happen was to make the instruments himself to cut down on costs. For quite a lot of kids, it’s almost impossible for them to get a violin. He came up with several ideas and put them into practice. He failed again and again. Later, he used recycled materials like plastic, wood, and string (线) to make his violins. It certainly took a lot of time and hard work. Luckily, his efforts paid off. Jesus’ violins cost only about $20 to make, and the materials are easy to come by. That means he can give these instruments to the children who can’t afford to buy one but they also want to learn the violin. Jesus calls the violins “bottlephone” violins. Amazingly, the “bottle phone” violins sound just like real violins. So while they don’t look exactly like real violins, it’s hard to tell them apart based on the sound. “When you have a deep love for music, there should be nothing to prevent you from spreading it. That’s what I do,” Jesus said in a video. And Jesus created the cheaper violins, so he could continue sharing his love of music with the next generation (代), no matter what the difficulty is. 1．What can we learn from Paragraph 1? A．Not all people are interested in music. B．Some people are too poor to buy a violin. C．Music can make a difference to people’s life. D．Only those with much money can enjoy music. 2．How did Jesus reduce the costs of making violins? A．He used recycled materials to make them. B．He founded a company to make them. C．He used bottles and phones to make them. D．He bought other people’s used violins. 3．What does the underlined phrase “come by” probably mean in Paragraph 3? A．Get. B．Follow. C．Break. D．Repair. 4．Which of the following words can best describe Jesus’s “bottlephone” violins? A．Simple and ugly. B．Beautiful and recyclable. C．Expensive but excellent. D．Cheap but excellent. 5．What does Jesus’s story tell us? A．Violins are not given to poor children. B．Only expensive materials can be used to make violins. C．The “bottlephone” violins don’t sound like real violins. D．Jesus loves music and wants to share his love of music with children. “Singing is the start of music. By singing, we make ourselves physically part of music and music part of us,” writes composer Andrew Ford, host of The Music Show. Songs have a powerful influence on us. Has anyone discovered the joy of singing in a choir (合唱团)? Mary works as a busy teacher, and choir practice nights are simply her “sanity”. “There are nights when even I don’t feel like going to choir but by the time we’ve finished. I’m glad I came,” said Mary. Research says choir singing is really good for you. By watching the health signs of members of a choir, Bjorn Vickoff at a University in Sweden discovered the singers’ hearts started to beat in step with their breathing. There seemed to be a wave of air moving through the group, making them feel connected as one. Research has shown that choir singing has comforting influences similar to those that come from breathing exercises in yoga. Singing also produces hormones and other happy chemicals, fighting against depression and loneliness. Singers have been found to have lower levels of stress after choir singing. And a later study also found that singing reduces anxiety and that group singing can be especially good for the health of older adults. At the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, choir after choir was put on stage by singers with no big names. But this is real music to Tony Backhouse’s ears. The choirmaster spent thirty years in Australia founding and working with choral groups. “If I were asked to redesign the Australian educational system, I would start by strongly suggesting that group singing become a central part of daily activity. I believe it builds character and, more than anything else, encourages a taste for cooperation with others,” said Tony. For him, the meaning of group singing is “cooperation, rather than competition. Singing teaches us to listen, which is a great gift. In my community choir. It’s about creating something amazing together, and we really aim to make every rehearsal a thing of joy and beauty.” 1．What does the underlined word “sanity” probably mean in Paragraph 1? A．Peace. B．Plan. C．Duty. D．Sadness. 2．What did Bjorn Vickoff find in his research on choir members? A．Singers’ practice makes their hearts beat faster. B．Singers’ heartbeats match with their breathing. C．The stage air changes singers’ breathing speed. D．The watching machine changes singers’ heart rates. 3．Which of the following is an advantage of choir singing from the text? A．It makes people’s physical power stronger. B．It reduces the chemicals in our body. C．It can help people feel less stressed. D．It makes older adults happy forever. 4．What can we know from Tony Backhouse’s words about group singing? A．It is important for school education. B．It has become a part of education. C．It is good for students’ competition. D．It is more popular with famous singers. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Why Andrew Ford loves singing. B．How to make choir more joyful. C．Different opinions about choirs. D．Great advantages of group singing. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 5 Music speaks 单元话题阅读理解练习 单元话题：音乐 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 聚焦基础，巩固自我 重难语篇提升练 专注提升，挑战自我 ◇考点 01 基础语篇巩固练 One cannot discuss Chinese music without mentioning the guqin, which first appeared over 3,000 years ago and stands for China’s musical instrument tradition. At first, the guqin had only five strings (弦), meaning the five elements (元素) of metal, wood, water fire and earth. Later, in Zhou Dynasty, King Wen of Zhou added a sixth string for his son. King Wu of Zhou, added another string to encourage his army to fight with the Shang. Ambience was important in playing the guqin. Usually, it was practiced in a quiet place and never for public performance. Ancient artists enjoyed performing by a river in the mountains. The sound of the guqin mixed with the echoes (回音) from the mountains, until the musician felt he was at one with nature. Playing it in snow was also an enjoyable activity for ancient artists. Also, a night with moonlight was considered wonderful for playing the guqin. Wang Wei, a highly talented man of the Tang Dynasty, liked playing it in a bamboo forest on nights with moonlight most. Guqin pieces are usually three to eight minutes long, with the longest being Guangling Verse, which is 22 minutes long. Nowadays, there are fewer than one thousand well-trained guqin players and perhaps no more than fifty living masters. The original number of several thousand pieces has greatly fallen to only one hundred works by today. The guqin and its music was added to the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (人类非物质文化遗产) in 2003. 根据图示内容，选择最佳答案。 1．Today, the guqin has ________ strings. A．four B．five C．six D．seven 2．What’s the meaning of the underlined word “Ambience” in Paragraph 3? A．Skills B．Environment C．Weather D．Music pieces 3．According to the passage, playing the guqin ________ is a right choice. A．at a quiet restaurant B．at a welcome party C．in a peaceful yard with flowers D．on a dark night with rainstorm 4．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A．The guqin has a history of less than 3000 years. B．The strings mean metal, wood, water, fire and stone. C．The longest guqin piece is Guangling verse. D．The guqin is very popular and many people can play it well. 5．What does the passage mainly talk about? A．The guqin and its music. B．The guqin and its players. C．Four Chinese traditional arts. D．The development of traditional Chinese music. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国传统乐器——古琴。内容涵盖了古琴的历史起源、琴弦数量演变、演奏时的环境要求、代表性曲目及其在当代的文化地位与传承现状。   1．根据第二段第一、二、三句“At first, the guqin had only five strings…meaning the five elements…of metal, wood, water fire and earth. Later, in Zhou Dynasty, King Wen of Zhou added a sixth string for his son. King Wu of Zhou, added another string to encourage his army to fight with the Shang.”可知，古琴最初有五根弦，周文王加了第六根，周武王又加了一根，所以现在古琴有 7 根弦。 2．根据第三段第二、三句“Usually, it was practiced in a quiet place and never for public performance. Ancient artists enjoyed performing by a river in the mountains.”可知，文中通过“quiet place”及“river in the mountains”等环境描写，推断出“Ambience”意为环境。 3．根据第三段第二句“Usually, it was practiced in a quiet place and never for public performance.”可知，古琴通常在安静的地方练习，选项C中“peaceful yard”属于安静环境。 4．根据第三段第八句“Guqin pieces are usually three to eight minutes long, with the longest being Guangling Verse, which is 22 minutes long.”可知，最长的古琴曲是“Guangling Verse”。 5．根据第一段第一句“One cannot discuss Chinese music without mentioning the guqin, which first appeared over 3,000 years ago and stands for China’s musical instrument tradition.”及全文内容可知，文章主要讲的是古琴及其音乐。 When we watch sports games, we often notice sportsmen wearing earphones before the game. They keep their eyes shut, and nod along with the music. It seems the music is giving them power and cheering them up for the game. But is there any science behind such practices? According to new research, it turns out there is. Music makes us feel powerful, but not all songs have the same effect (效果) . The research was led by an American researcher named Dennis. His team had people listen to 31 songs of different types. The listeners felt powerful after listening to some songs, for example, Queen’s We Will Rock You. Researchers also found that high-power music made people want to take control in social events and come first in competitions. Great sportsmen know this idea well. NBA player Kobe Bryant, for example, often puts on big headphones and even falls into deep thought to improve his game and have fewer worries. Why does music have magical power? Dennis’s team explained: when people hear music that expresses a sense of power, they mimic (模拟) these feelings in their mind. When we select music, we also need to look at the type of music, according to researchers. In the research by the Music in Exercise and Sport Group at Brunel University in London, they found that pop was perfect for slower tasks. If you’re warming up or cooling down after exercises, pop songs are the correct choice. Dance music was found to be best suitable for strength and weight training. 1．What does the writer mainly want to do in the first paragraph? A．Tell people music can help them win. B．Explain why music is important before games. C．Describe sportsmen’s habits before the game starts. D．Get readers to think if music is important in sports. 2．Which of the following might Dennis agree with? A．Powerful music makes the game interesting. B．People feel powerful after listening to some songs. C．The result of a game is mainly influenced by music. D．Sportsmen can win the game after listening to music. 3．What does the underlined word “select” probably mean? A．Choose. B．Create. C．Control. D．Explain. 4．How does the writer make his point clear? A．By using English sayings. B．By giving examples. C．By giving common rules. D．By comparing the research. 5．What is the best title for the text? A．Influence of Music in Sports B．Different Kinds of Music C．Coming First in Competitions D．Some Meaningful Research 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了音乐如何影响运动员的感觉（如感到充满力量）、不同运动任务如何选择音乐等内容，核心主题是音乐在体育运动中的影响。 1．第一段提到“When we watch sports games, we often notice sportsmen wearing earphones before the game. They keep their eyes shut, and nod along with the music. It seems the music is giving them power and cheering them up for the game. But is there any science behind such practices?”，主要是描述运动员赛前戴耳机听音乐的现象，为下文做铺垫。 2．第三段中Dennis团队的研究结果“The listeners felt powerful after listening to some songs”，听众在听了一些歌曲后感到充满力量。选项B“听完某些歌曲后，人们会感到充满力量。”与此意相符。 3．画线词所在句提到“When we select music, we also need to look at the type of music”及下文提到的不同任务选择不同音乐（pop for slower tasks, Dance for strength），此处指当我们“选择”音乐时。select意为“选择”，与选项A“Choose”（选择）同义。 4．通读全文可知，作者通过列举Queen的歌曲、NBA球员科比·布莱恩特的习惯以及伦敦布鲁内尔大学的研究等具体例子，来阐明音乐对运动影响的观点。 5．本文主要介绍了音乐如何影响运动员的感觉（如感到充满力量）、不同运动任务如何选择音乐等内容，核心主题是音乐在体育运动中的影响，选项A“音乐在体育运动中的影响”符合。 “I hope to organize my own concert in the near future so that I can introduce more people to Chinese folk music.” Zheng Xiaohui, a postgraduate (研究生) in Milan, Italy, shared her wish early last year. In May, her dream came true. She held an open-air concert with her classmate Ma Ruomeng on the street near Milan Cathedral. Over 100 people watched her play the erhu and Ma play the pipa. “We played classic Italian songs like Bella Ciao,” Zheng said. “The audience (观众) were surprised. They loved hearing their favorite song on Chinese instruments.” Zheng came up with the idea of playing the erhu on the street after watching a violinist’s street performance online. “The lively atmosphere touched me so I decided to give it a try,” she explained. Since her first street show in 2021, people have given her flowers and drawings. Besides traditional Chinese music, Zheng plays pop, jazz, and rock on the erhu. Her friend Ye Peng suggested she post videos online. “Like a dandelion (蒲公英) seed, her music spreads worldwide,” Ye said. Zheng hopes to keep sharing Chinese culture through her erhu. “Music has no boundaries (边界),” she smiled. 1．What did Zheng play in her open-air concert? A．The piano. B．The erhu. C．The violin. D．The pipa. 2．What’s the right order of the following events about Zheng? ①She hoped to organize her own concert. ②She held the open-air concert in Milan. ③She watched a violinist’s street performance. ④She had her first street performance. A．①②③④ B．④③②① C．②①③④ D．③④①② 3．How did Ye suggest Zheng spread her music? A．By holding concerts. B．By mixing music styles. C．By using the Internet. D．By practicing more often. 4．What is the best title (标题) for the text? A．Spreading Culture Through Music B．Learning the Erhu Abroad C．A Successful Street Performance D．A Postgraduate’s Study Life 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了一位身在意大利的中国留学生Zheng Xiaohui通过街头表演向世界传播中国音乐的故事。 1．第二段明确提到“Over 100 people watched her play the erhu and Ma play the pipa”，说明Zheng Xiaohui在露天音乐会上演奏二胡。 2．根据第一到第三段内容可知，四件事情发生顺序为：Zheng came up with the idea of playing the erhu on the street after watching a violinist’s street performance online（③）；Since her first street show in 2021, people have given her flowers and drawings（④）；I hope to organize my own concert…shared her wish early last year（①）； In May, her dream came true. She held an open-air concert with her classmate Ma Ruomeng on the street near Milan Cathedral（②）。 3．最后一段提到“Her friend Ye Peng suggested she post videos online”，说明Ye Peng建议她把视频发到网上，也就是通过互联网传播音乐。 4．全文围绕Zheng Xiaohui用中国乐器二胡演奏，向海外传播中国文化展开，结尾也点明她想要通过音乐分享中国文化的核心主旨，所以最佳标题是“通过音乐传播文化”。 Music is changing fast with new technology and culture. In 2025 and 2026, AI music and new Chinese-style music become the hottest topics. Many schools hold music-sharing activities to talk about music that touches young people’s hearts. Students show their ideas about different kinds of popular music and the new changes in the music world. Many students love pop music that they can dance to, and they are surprised at AI music tools. These tools can help write songs and make music quickly. Some students take part in AI music writing competitions. They can turn their ideas into songs in a short time. This new way makes music creation easy for every music lover, not just professional singers. Some other students prefer new Chinese-style music that mixes old folk songs and modern beats. This kind of music tells Chinese stories and shows traditional culture. It becomes popular online and brings young people closer to our country’s art. Many students say they feel proud when they listen to music that has strong Chinese features. Teachers and students also talk about music cross-cultural events. In 2026, the China-Africa Youth Music Show brings young singers from different countries together. They sing music that shows their own cultures and make new friends. It helps different people understand each other better through beautiful sounds. All these new trends tell us that music is always developing. It connects technology, culture and people. No matter what kind of music we like, it can always bring us joy and make the world more colorful. 1．What can we learn from Paragraph 1? A．Old music is not popular any more in 2026. B．Schools hold activities about hot music trends. C．Students dislike talking about modern music. D．AI music is the only topic in school activities. 2．What do the AI music tools help students do according to Paragraph 2? A．They help sell popular music online. B．They help write songs and make music quickly. C．They help organize music competitions. D．They help teach traditional folk songs. 3．Why do some students like new Chinese-style music according to Paragraph 3? A．Because it is only for old people. B．Because it mixes folk songs and modern beats. C．Because it is the same as foreign pop music. D．Because it has no Chinese cultural features. 4．What is the purpose of the China-Africa Youth Music Show in Paragraph 4? A．To make new songs by AI tools. B．To teach students to dance to music. C．To help people understand each other through different cultures. D．To choose the best professional singers. 5．What would be the best structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文主要介绍2025-2026年AI音乐、新中式音乐等热门音乐趋势，以及相关校园活动、跨文化音乐交流，阐述了音乐连接技术、文化与人的意义。 1．第一段提出“In 2025 and 2026, AI music and new Chinese-style music become the hottest topics.”，并提到学校举办相关的音乐分享活动，直接说明学校会举办关于热门音乐主题的活动。 2．第二段明确指出“These tools can help write songs and make music quickly”，即AI音乐工具能帮助学生快速写歌和制作音乐。 3．第三段说明新中式音乐的特点是“mixes old folk songs and modern beats”，也就是融合了民歌与现代节奏，这是学生喜欢它的原因。 4．第四段指出该活动“helps different people understand each other better through beautiful songs”，即目的是通过音乐帮助不同国家的人相互理解。 5．第五段总结全文，强调音乐发展连接了技术、文化和人，让世界更美好，整体是对音乐发展趋势及意义的总述，结构上呈现总分总。 Everyone has different music tastes. Many researchers believe that music has a calming effect and it is good for the people who enjoy it. Here are some kinds of music and their effects on the body. ①________ This kind of music has been found to reduce (减缓) stress (even for people who are not too interested in classical music) and improve certain kinds of intelligence. Listening to classical music also has a very calming effect on heart rate and can be helpful for people with heart disease. ②________ Indian classical music therapy (疗法) is often used for insomnia (失眠). A study found that listening to Indian classical music can improve the quality of sleep of patients who experience depression (抑郁情绪). ③________ Hip hop music has a different effect on a lot of teenagers. On the one hand, this kind of music can cause bad feelings, and on the other hand, it is such energetic music that makes you want to get up and dance. ④________ If you don’t like listening to rock music, then listening to it can make you feel angry and increase your heart rate and blood pressure. However, if you enjoy listening to this kind of music, it can help you to reduce stress without affecting your heart rate or blood pressure. 1．Match the title with each part. a. Indian classical music   b. rock music   c. hip hop music   d. classical music A．①-a ②-d, ③-c, ④-b B．①-c, ②-b, ③-a, ④-d C．①-d, ②-a, ③-c, ④-b D．①-d, ②-b, ③-a, ④-c 2．Which kind of music is good for most people according to the passage? A．Rock music. B．Classical music. C．Hip hop music. D．Indian classical music. 3．Who can Indian classical music be helpful for? A．People with low intelligence. B．People with heart disease. C．People who have high blood pressure. D．People who have trouble sleeping. 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Hip hop music always has a great influence on people. B．Rock music is good for people who enjoy listening to it. C．Listening to Indian classical music can increase blood pressure. D．For people who aren’t too interested in classical music, it’s hard to reduce stress. 5．What would be the best structure (结构) of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文介绍了古典音乐、印度古典音乐、嘻哈音乐和摇滚音乐四种音乐类型对人体产生的不同影响。 1．根据文章内容，①多次出现classical music；②多次出现Indian classical music；③多次出现Hip hop music；④多次出现rock music，即对应①-d, ②-a, ③-c, ④-b。 2．第二段首句“This kind of music has been found to reduce stress (even for people who are not too interested in classical music) and improve certain kinds of intelligence.”表明古典音乐能缓解压力，即使对其不太感兴趣的人也有效，体现对大多数人的益处。 3．第三段“Indian classical music therapy is often used for insomnia. A study found that listening to Indian classical music can improve the quality of sleep of patients who experience depression”指出印度古典音乐疗法常用于失眠，能改善睡眠质量，即对有睡眠障碍的人有益 4．最后一段最后一句“However, if you enjoy listening to this kind of music, it can help you to reduce stress without affecting your heart rate or blood pressure.”明确喜欢摇滚音乐的人听它能缓解压力，且不影响心率和血压。 5．首段为总起段，提出核心观点并引出说明对象，后续四个段落为分述段，逐一介绍不同音乐的影响。 “What a pretty Jasmine flower! What a pretty Jasmine flower! Nice to see and nice to smell! Praiseworthy scent, and white as well.” Have you ever heard of this famous song Molihua (Jasmine Flowers)? Molihua is a Chinese folk song from Jiangsu Province. The song describes a custom of giving jasmine flowers. The song is so well-known that the jasmine flower became the Province Flower of Jiangsu in 2007. The song made its first appearance in the 18th century. It was created during the Qianlong period (1735-1796) of the Qing Dynasty. In 1896, the song was used as a national anthem (国歌) by the Qing Dynasty in Europe. But it was temporary, only for a special task and it didn’t last for long. In 1982, the song found a place on a UNESCO (联合国教科文组织) list of recommended songs and was put into the musical textbooks in Asia. When Hong Kong and Macao returned to China in 1997 and 1999, this music was played in the ceremonies (仪式). In 2018, with Second Farewell to Cambridge by the famous Chinese poet Xu Zhimo, Molihua was sung in Chinese by the King’s College choir (合唱团) in the University of Cambridge. In the choir’s 500-year history, no other Chinese songs have ever been recorded. The song expresses sincere and simple feelings of Chinese people. People describe the music as “heart touching”. It is such a beautiful song that it almost stands for China abroad. This melody (旋律) is a cultural gift beyond boundaries (界限) from China to the world. Chinese people send the message of friendship to the whole world and they try to achieve worldwide understanding with music. 1．How does the writer start the text? A．By telling a story. B．By showing a saying. C．By singing a song. D．By giving an example. 2．What does the song Molihua describe? A．The beauty of jasmine flowers. B．The custom of giving jasmine flowers. C．People’s love for jasmine flowers. D．The history of jasmine flowers. 3．What does the underlined (画线的) word “temporary” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Important. B．Special. C．Different. D．Short-term. 4．Which of the following is TRUE? A．Jasmine flower is the Province Flower of Jiangsu. B．Chinese poet Xu Zhimo liked the song Molihua very much. C．In 1997, Molihua was listed in UNESCO’s list of recommended songs. D．The song Molihua was created by Emperor Qianlong. 5．What’s the best title for the text? A．Introduction to the Song Molihua B．Growing areas of Jasmine Flowers C．The Reason Why Molihua Is Popular D．The Development of Chinese Folk Song 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国民歌《茉莉花》。 1．细节理解题。根据文章开头引用的《茉莉花》歌词“What a pretty Jasmine flower! What a pretty Jasmine flower! Nice to see and nice to smell! Praiseworthy scent, and white as well.”可知，作者是通过唱歌来开始这篇文章的，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文中“The song describes a custom of giving jasmine flowers.”可知，这首歌描述的是赠送茉莉花的习俗，故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据“only for a special task and it didn’t last for long”可知，这个国歌的使用时间不长，所以temporary意为“短期的”，故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据文中“The song is so well-known that the jasmine flower became the Province Flower of Jiangsu in 2007.”可知，茉莉花是江苏省的省花，故选A。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文章介绍了《茉莉花》这首歌的起源、发展历程和重要意义，所以A项“歌曲《茉莉花》简介”符合题意，故选A。 When I was a teenager, my parents were never interested in the music I liked. They said it sounded like “a lot of noise”. At the same time, my father regularly described the music that he liked as “beautiful”. As it turns out, my father is not alone. As I’ve grown older, I’ve often heard people of my age say, “Today’s music is terrible. ” Why do many old people just dislike new music? The mere exposure effect may explain this. It means the more familiar we are with something, the more likely we are to prefer it. When we are in our early teens, we usually spend a lot of time listening to music and discussing it with our friends. The songs and artists that are popular during this time become familiar to us. After we turn 30 years old, working and raising a family take up most of our time. Instead of discovering new music, we listen to old favourites that connect us to a simpler time. Studies show that by the time they turn 33 years old, most people have completely stopped exploring new music. But I think there is another explanation for why older people don’t like new music. Most popular music, after all, is not written for them. It is made for young people. Punk, rap, hip-hop, heavy metal, and many other types of music began as youthful rebellions (叛逆) against out-of-date ways of doing things. They naturally attract younger audiences. Do your parents hate the music you like, too? Now, after reading this article, you know that there is nothing wrong with that. 1．When the writer was a teenager, his parents described the music he liked as ________. A．beautiful B．noisy C．common D．out-of-date 2．Which of the following charts correctly shows “the mere exposure effect”? (Preference偏爱, Level of familiarity熟悉度) A． B． C． D． 3．Punk and heavy metal are two different ________ according to the article. A．kinds of young people B．forms of materials C．types of music D．ways of doing things 4．According to the article, many old people dislike new music because ________. ①new music is too terrible to listen to ②old people want to be different from young people ③new music is not specially written for old people ④old people have formed their own musical tastes A．①② B．②③ C．③④ D．①④ 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文解释了老年人不喜欢新音乐的原因：一是单纯曝光效应；二是新音乐主要面向年轻人创作。 1．细节理解题。根据“They said it sounded like ‘a lot of noise’”可知，作者年轻时，父母认为他喜欢的音乐很吵，故选B。 2．推理判断题。单纯曝光效应指越熟悉某事物，越可能偏爱它，即熟悉度（Level of familiarity）越高，偏爱度（Preference）越高，对应选项A的曲线，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Punk, rap, hip-hop, heavy metal, and many other types of music”可知，朋克和重金属是不同的音乐类型，故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“most popular music ... is not written for them. It is made for young people”可知，新音乐不是为老年人创作的，且根据文章介绍的单纯曝光效应可知，老年人在年轻时形成了自己的音乐审美，不再探索新音乐。故选C。 Music plays a big role in our daily lives. It can change how we feel and make us happy, calm, or even energetic. A recent study found that people’s music choices often depend on their moods. When feeling stressed, most people prefer smooth music. For example, classical music by composers like Mozart or Beethoven helps lower heart rate and reduce anxiety. “I listen to piano music every night after work,” said Lisa, a 32-year-old teacher. “It makes me forget the day’s tiredness and helps me sleep better.” On the other hand, when people want to stay active, they often choose upbeat music. Pop or rock music with fast rhythms works well for this. Students often listen to such music while doing homework or exercising. “I put on my favorite pop songs when I need to finish a tough project,” said Tom, a high school student. “The music keeps me focused and motivated.” However, some people stick to one type of music no matter their mood. “I love jazz more than any other music,” said Mike, a college student. “Even when I’m sad, jazz makes me feel better because it has such rich and deep sounds.” The study also showed that music not only affects our mood but also connects people. Sharing favorite songs with friends or family can bring them closer. So next time you’re in a certain mood, try picking a song that fits—it might just make your day better! 1．Why does Lisa listen to piano music every night? A．It helps her stay active and energetic. B．It makes her forget tiredness and sleep better. C．It keeps her focused on her work. D．It reminds her of her friends and family. 2．What does the underlined word “upbeat” mean in Paragraph 3? A．Slow and calm. B．Fast and cheerful. C．Sad and moving. D．Quiet and soft. 3．Which of the following can be inferred (推断) from the passage? A．Jazz music is only popular among college students. B．Music has no effect on people who stick to one music type. C．Sharing music can help improve relationships. D．Upbeat music is not suitable for people who are sad. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Different people like different kinds of music. B．Music can influence people’s moods and bring people together. C．Classical music is the best choice for people who are stressed. D．Students should listen to music while doing homework. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文介绍音乐在日常生活中的重要作用，研究表明人们会根据情绪选择不同曲风的音乐，舒缓音乐缓解压力，快节奏音乐让人充满活力，同时音乐还能拉近人与人之间的距离。 1．根据第二段Lisa所说的话“It makes me forget the day's tiredness and helps me sleep better.”可知，她每晚听钢琴音乐的原因是为了放松和助眠。 2．根据第三段上下文“when people want to stay active... Pop or rock music with fast rhythms works well for this.”可知，“upbeat”音乐与活跃、快节奏相关，意为“欢快且节奏快的”。 3．根据最后一段“Sharing favorite songs with friends or family can bring them closer.”可推断，分享音乐有助于改善人际关系。 4．文章前四段主要讲述了音乐对不同人情绪的影响（如放松、活跃、振作），最后一段提到音乐能连接人们（bring them closer）。选项B“音乐可以影响人们的情绪并把人们联系在一起”最能概括全文主旨。 ◇考点 02 重难语篇提升练 As we all know, the violin is an expensive instrument. A violin usually costs about $150. That means not everyone will get to feel the joy of making music with a violin and a bow (琴弓). But one teacher, Jesus Peralta, is trying to change that. Jesus is a professional violinist and music teacher. He is also good at carpentry (木工活). In 2012, Jesus founded Los Violines De San Juan, which provides free group violin lessons for young students. He wanted to share his love of music with the kids of Lima, Peru, but the only way to make it happen was to make the instruments himself to cut down on costs. For quite a lot of kids, it’s almost impossible for them to get a violin. He came up with several ideas and put them into practice. He failed again and again. Later, he used recycled materials like plastic, wood, and string (线) to make his violins. It certainly took a lot of time and hard work. Luckily, his efforts paid off. Jesus’ violins cost only about $20 to make, and the materials are easy to come by. That means he can give these instruments to the children who can’t afford to buy one but they also want to learn the violin. Jesus calls the violins “bottlephone” violins. Amazingly, the “bottle phone” violins sound just like real violins. So while they don’t look exactly like real violins, it’s hard to tell them apart based on the sound. “When you have a deep love for music, there should be nothing to prevent you from spreading it. That’s what I do,” Jesus said in a video. And Jesus created the cheaper violins, so he could continue sharing his love of music with the next generation (代), no matter what the difficulty is. 1．What can we learn from Paragraph 1? A．Not all people are interested in music. B．Some people are too poor to buy a violin. C．Music can make a difference to people’s life. D．Only those with much money can enjoy music. 2．How did Jesus reduce the costs of making violins? A．He used recycled materials to make them. B．He founded a company to make them. C．He used bottles and phones to make them. D．He bought other people’s used violins. 3．What does the underlined phrase “come by” probably mean in Paragraph 3? A．Get. B．Follow. C．Break. D．Repair. 4．Which of the following words can best describe Jesus’s “bottlephone” violins? A．Simple and ugly. B．Beautiful and recyclable. C．Expensive but excellent. D．Cheap but excellent. 5．What does Jesus’s story tell us? A．Violins are not given to poor children. B．Only expensive materials can be used to make violins. C．The “bottlephone” violins don’t sound like real violins. D．Jesus loves music and wants to share his love of music with children. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 4．D 5．D 【导语】本文讲述了音乐老师Jesus Peralta为让经济困难的孩子也能学习小提琴，用回收材料制作低价“瓶式小提琴”的故事。 1．第一段指出：“A violin usually costs about $150...not everyone will get to feel the joy of making music”，说明有些人太穷买不起小提琴。 2．第三段指出：“he used recycled materials like plastic, wood, and string to make his violins.”，说明他使用回收材料降低成本。 3．第三段中“come by”所在句为：“the materials are easy to come by”，结合前文他使用塑料、木头、线等回收材料制作小提琴，说明这些材料容易“获得”，因此“come by”与“get”意思相近。 4．第一段“usually costs about $150””提到普通小提琴约150美元，第三段“cost only about $20 to make”提到Jesus的琴成本仅20美元，非常便宜，第四段“the ‘bottlephone’ violins sound just like real violins”指出这种琴质量很好，因此Jesus的琴“便宜但优质”。 5．最后一段Jesus说：“When you have a deep love for music, there should be nothing to prevent you from spreading it.”，说明他热爱音乐并希望与孩子们分享。 “Singing is the start of music. By singing, we make ourselves physically part of music and music part of us,” writes composer Andrew Ford, host of The Music Show. Songs have a powerful influence on us. Has anyone discovered the joy of singing in a choir (合唱团)? Mary works as a busy teacher, and choir practice nights are simply her “sanity”. “There are nights when even I don’t feel like going to choir but by the time we’ve finished. I’m glad I came,” said Mary. Research says choir singing is really good for you. By watching the health signs of members of a choir, Bjorn Vickoff at a University in Sweden discovered the singers’ hearts started to beat in step with their breathing. There seemed to be a wave of air moving through the group, making them feel connected as one. Research has shown that choir singing has comforting influences similar to those that come from breathing exercises in yoga. Singing also produces hormones and other happy chemicals, fighting against depression and loneliness. Singers have been found to have lower levels of stress after choir singing. And a later study also found that singing reduces anxiety and that group singing can be especially good for the health of older adults. At the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, choir after choir was put on stage by singers with no big names. But this is real music to Tony Backhouse’s ears. The choirmaster spent thirty years in Australia founding and working with choral groups. “If I were asked to redesign the Australian educational system, I would start by strongly suggesting that group singing become a central part of daily activity. I believe it builds character and, more than anything else, encourages a taste for cooperation with others,” said Tony. For him, the meaning of group singing is “cooperation, rather than competition. Singing teaches us to listen, which is a great gift. In my community choir. It’s about creating something amazing together, and we really aim to make every rehearsal a thing of joy and beauty.” 1．What does the underlined word “sanity” probably mean in Paragraph 1? A．Peace. B．Plan. C．Duty. D．Sadness. 2．What did Bjorn Vickoff find in his research on choir members? A．Singers’ practice makes their hearts beat faster. B．Singers’ heartbeats match with their breathing. C．The stage air changes singers’ breathing speed. D．The watching machine changes singers’ heart rates. 3．Which of the following is an advantage of choir singing from the text? A．It makes people’s physical power stronger. B．It reduces the chemicals in our body. C．It can help people feel less stressed. D．It makes older adults happy forever. 4．What can we know from Tony Backhouse’s words about group singing? A．It is important for school education. B．It has become a part of education. C．It is good for students’ competition. D．It is more popular with famous singers. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Why Andrew Ford loves singing. B．How to make choir more joyful. C．Different opinions about choirs. D．Great advantages of group singing. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了合唱不仅能让人身心愉悦、缓解压力与焦虑，还能促进人际联结，并强调其对个人成长和教育的重要价值。 1．第二段提到“Mary works as a busy teacher”，后文又说Mary去完合唱团很开心，可知在忙碌压力下，合唱让她恢复平静，所以意思最接近Peace。 2．第三段指出“…discovered the singers’ hearts started to beat in step with their breathing”，beat in step with 意为“与……同步、匹配”，对应match with their breathing，说明合唱团歌手的心跳会和呼吸同步。 3．第四段指出“Singers have been found to have lower levels of stress after choir singing”，合唱后歌手的压力水平会降低，对应feel less stressed。 4．第五段指出“If I were asked to redesign the Australian educational system, I would start by strongly suggesting that group singing become a central part of daily activity”，他认为合唱应成为教育核心部分，说明对学校教育很重要。 5．整篇都在讲合唱的各种好处，所以主旨就是集体歌唱的巨大益处。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $