内容正文:
Unit 7 Feel the Rhythm
Section B Vocabulary in Use 2a-2c
A组 巩固过关
C组 思维拔高
B组 能力进阶
拓展 链接中考
一、单词拼写
1. He has become the national (冠军).
【答案】champion
【解析】句意:他已经成为全国冠军。“冠军”对应的单词是champion,national champion为常用搭配,意为“全国冠军”,句子主语是He(单个的人),说明只有一人成为全国冠军,定冠词the特指这一名冠军,应填champion。
2. He listened to the English t (磁带) every morning.
【答案】tape##ape
【解析】句意:他每天早上听英语磁带。根据汉语提示“磁带”以及首字母t可知,应填名词tape,English tape意为英语磁带。
3. My mom and I bought some fresh strawberries at the f (集市) last Sunday.
【答案】fair##air
【解析】句意:上周日我和妈妈在集市买了一些新鲜草莓。据汉语提示以及首字母f可知,“集市”英文为fair;定冠词the后可接可数名词单数,表示特指。
4. Many kids love c characters very much.
【答案】cartoon##artoon
【解析】句意:很多孩子非常喜欢卡通角色。空格前是动词love,后面是名词characters,中间需要一个形容词或名词来修饰characters,说明是什么类型的角色。首字母为c,且与“孩子们喜欢”相关的常见搭配是cartoon characters,意为卡通角色,符合语境。故填cartoon。
5. Ella can sing a lot of songs and play many musical i .
【答案】instruments##nstruments
【解析】句意:Ella会唱很多歌,也能演奏许多乐器。根据“play many musical i...”可知,此处需要一个名词来作“play”的宾语,表示“乐器”的意思,名词“instrument”,且其前有“many”修饰,应用复数形式“instruments”,表示“乐器”。故填instruments。
6. He (tap) his feet slowly to the rhythm of rap yesterday.
【答案】tapped
【解析】句意:昨天他跟着说唱的节奏轻轻跺脚。时间状语yesterday表示过去,句子要用一般过去时,tap的过去式双写p再加ed。
7. Lily (perform) well last night.
【答案】performed
【解析】句意:莉莉昨天晚上表演得很好。根据“last night”可知,动词应该用过去式。故填performed。
二、完成句子
1. 比赛中公平竞争很重要。
is important in games.
【答案】① Fair ② competition
【解析】第一空关键词“公平”对应形容词fair,作定语,注意句首的首字母大写;第二空关键词“竞争”对应名词competition,谓语“is”提示主语使用单数。
2. 伟大的科学家袁隆平去世时享年91岁。
Yuan Longping, the great scientist, at the age of 91.
【答案】① passed ② away
【解析】“去世”对应的英文短语是“pass away”,句子描述的是袁隆平先生已经发生的离世事件,所以要用一般过去时,“pass”的过去式是“passed”。故填passed;away。
3. 今天早上,一个戴墨镜的男子闯入一家商店,拿走了所有的钱。
This morning, a man with dark glasses a shop and took away all the money.
【答案】broke into
【解析】break into“闯入”,根据This morning“今天早上”可知,时态是一般过去时,因此谓语动词break需用过去式“broke”。故填broke into。
4. 这个故事体现了中国理想的友谊。
The story shows the Chinese ideal of .
【答案】friendship
【解析】原句中“友谊”是关键词,表示“友谊”的英文是friendship,不可数名词,作介词of的宾语。
5. Hepburn was beautiful. Many people were amazed by her beauty. (so...that)
【答案】Hepburn was so beautiful that many people were amazed by her beauty.
【解析】句意:Hepburn很美丽。很多人都被她的美丽惊呆了。此处用so…that连接句子,so修饰形容词,放在beautiful前面,that连接后面的句子,主从句时态均用一般过去时。
三、单项选择
1. Health is the most ________ treasure, so move your body often.
A. intelligent B. humorous C. smooth D. valuable
【答案】D
【解析】句意:健康是最宝贵的财富,所以要经常锻炼身体。
考查形容词辨析。intelligent聪明的;humorous幽默的;smooth光滑的;valuable有价值的。根据“Health is the most…treasure, so move your body often.”可知,健康是“最宝贵的”财富,强调其珍贵性,因此应选“有价值的”。故选D。
2. The ________ rhythm of this jazz song makes all listeners relaxed and peaceful.
A. crowded B. flowing C. weightless D. rough
【答案】B
【解析】句意:这首爵士乐流畅的节奏让所有听众感到放松和平静。
crowded拥挤的;flowing流动的;weightless失重的;rough粗糙的。根据“makes all listeners relaxed and peaceful”可知音乐节奏是舒缓流畅的,flowing符合语境。
一、选词填空
根据句意,从方框中选择适当的单词,并用其正确形式填空。
finger cartoon champion tape
1. I love watching that old about a clever mouse and a clumsy (笨拙的) cat.
2. Be careful when you use that sharp knife, or you might cut your .
3. My dad showed me his old collection of music from when he was a teenager.
4. After months of hard training, she became the school swimming .
【答案】1. cartoon 2. finger 3. tapes 4. champion
【解析】(1)题: 句意:我喜欢看那部关于一只聪明的老鼠和一只笨拙的猫的旧动画片。根据句中的“watching”以及“clever mouse and a clumsy cat”可知,此处应表达“动画片”,cartoon动画片,由指示代词that和形容词old修饰可知,此处用单数形式cartoon。
(2)题: 句意:使用那把锋利的刀时要小心,否则你可能会割伤你的手指。根据“sharp knife”和“cut”可知,此处涉及身体部位“手指”,finger手指,“cut your finger”常用作单数泛指受伤。
(3)题: 句意:爸爸给我看了他青少年时期收藏的旧音乐磁带。根据“music”和“old collection”可知,此处指“磁带”,tape磁带,由于是“collection”,暗示包含多盘磁带,因此需要用复数形式tapes。
(4)题: 句意:经过几个月的刻苦训练,她成为了学校游泳冠军。根据“hard training”和“swimming”可知,此处指比赛获胜者“冠军”,champion冠军,主语是she,且前面有定冠词the,表示特指成为那一个冠军,用单数形式champion。
二、完形填空
Chen Shayin teaches at a special school in Xiamen, China. Her school helps children who are deaf, autistic (患自闭症的), or have learning 1 .
In 2017, a music group came to 2 at the school. Some students touched the shiny instruments and smiled. They wanted to try playing them. So Chen started a 3 called Star Dream.
The children in the band practice two days a week after lunch. It is 4 for them to make sounds with wind instruments like flutes and saxophones (长笛和萨克斯). But their teachers help in 5 ways—like blowing on paper, using straws (吸管) in water bottles, or blowing up balloons. It takes the children many lessons to learn what other children learn in one lesson. 6 no one gives up. At home, they 7 with borrowed instruments and send videos to their teachers.
In 2023, the band gave its first big 8 . They played for over an hour. Later, they even traveled to Hong Kong to perform. The trip helped them make friends and see new places.
Now, 27 students play in the band. Gao Liting plays the saxophone. “I feel 9 happy on stage. I can enjoy music just like other kids,” Gao said. Yuan Lu is good 10 playing the flute. “Thank you, teachers! I will keep practicing,” Yuan said. In Chen’s heart, passion is the most important thing. She believes every child can shine.
1. A. tasks B. habits C. difficulties D. methods
2. A. relax B. play C. count D. trade
3. A. plan B. trip C. class D. band
4. A. hard B. easy C. relaxing D. useful
5. A. fun B. polite C. serious D. meaningless
6. A. And B. Or C. So D. But
7. A. teach B. think C. practice D. discuss
8. A. survey B. concert C. sale D. race
9. A. carefully B. truly C. cheaply D. wisely
10. A. to B. for C. at D. with
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. A 6. D 7. C 8. B 9. B 10. C
【解析】本文介绍陈莎茵老师在厦门一所特殊教育学校为有听力障碍、自闭症或有学习困难的孩子创办“星之梦”乐队的故事。
(1)题: 句意:她的学校帮助失聪、患自闭症或有学习困难的孩子。
tasks任务;habits习惯;difficulties困难;methods方法。根据“children who are deaf, autistic, or have learning...”可知,这里表示有学习“困难”。故选C。
(2)题: 句意:2017年,一个音乐团体来学校演出。
relax放松;play演奏,表演;count数数;trade交易。根据“a music group came to... at the school”可知,音乐团体来学校“表演”。故选B。
(3)题: 句意:所以Chen创办了一个名为“星之梦”的乐队。
plan计划;trip旅行;class班级;band乐队。根据“The children in the band”和“In 2023, the band gave its first big...”可知,创办的是一个“乐队”。故选D。
(4)题: 句意:对他们来说,用长笛和萨克斯等管乐器发出声音是很难的。
hard困难的;easy容易的;relaxing放松的;useful有用的。根据“But their teachers help in... ways”和“It takes the children many lessons to learn…”可知,对这些孩子来说学习演奏是“困难的”。故选A。
(5)题: 句意:但老师们用有趣的方法帮助——比如在纸上吹气、用吸管在瓶子里吹水,或者吹气球。
fun有趣的;polite礼貌的;serious严肃的;meaningless无意义的。根据“like blowing on paper, using straws in water bottles, or blowing up balloons”可知,这些教学方法是“有趣的”。故选A。
(6)题: 句意:但没有人放弃。
And和;Or或者;So所以;But但是。根据“It takes the children many lessons... no one gives up.”可知,这里表示这些孩子需要很多节课才能学会其他孩子一节课就能学会的东西,但没有人放弃,前后是转折关系,故用but。故选D。
(7)题: 句意:在家,他们用借来的乐器练习,并把视频发给老师。
teach教;think思考;practice练习;discuss讨论。根据“with borrowed instruments and send videos to their teachers”可知,他们用借来的乐器“练习”。故选C。
(8)题: 句意:2023年,乐队举办了首场大型音乐会。
survey调查;concert音乐会;sale销售;race比赛。根据“They played for over an hour.”可知,这里是举办“音乐会”。故选B。
(9)题: 句意:“在舞台上,我感到真正快乐。我可以像其他孩子一样享受音乐。”高说。
carefully仔细地;truly真正地;cheaply便宜地;wisely明智地。根据“I can enjoy music just like other kids”可知,她在舞台上感到“真正”快乐。故选B。
(10)题: 句意:Yuan Lu擅长吹长笛。
to到;for为了;at在 (某方面);with和。根据“Yuan Lu is good…playing the flute”可知,这里表示袁璐擅长吹长笛。“be good at”意为“擅长……”,为固定搭配。故选C。
一、阅读单选
A篇
In recent years, many middle schools in China have set up “music corners” to help students relax because of heavy study pressure. These small, comfortable spaces— usually in quiet hallways or near classroom doors— are carefully arranged: walls are decorated with music posters drawn by students, small desk lamps give off warm light, and shelves hold simple instruments like ordinary guitars, colorful ukeleles and small harmonicas. Some schools even add soft cushions (垫子) on the floor, which makes it easier for students to sit and enjoy music.
The music corners open during morning break, lunch break and after school. Students don’t need to be good at music; they can just pick up an instrument and play a simple piece of music, sing with friends, or even just listen to others play. Last month, No. 5 Middle School in Guangzhou did a survey with 300 students: over 80% of them said the music corner helped them feel less stressed from schoolwork and exams. “I used to feel nervous before math tests,” said 15-year-old Li Jia. “Now I play the ukelele for 10 minutes after class, and I feel much calmer.” Another student, Wang Ming, said he made two friends who love playing the guitar at the music corner.
Some students even write their own short songs about school life— like songs about PE class or art class— and share them at the music corner. This not only makes them more creative but also helps them show their feelings better. “Music brings us closer,” said music teacher Mr. Zhang. “It’s not about being good at singing or playing— it’s about enjoying the moment together and finding happiness in small things.”
1. Why do schools set up music corners?
A. To teach students to be music experts.
B. To hold music competitions.
C. To help students relax.
2. When can students use the music corners?
A. During class time.
B. During break time and after school.
C. On weekends.
3. What can we find out from the survey in No. 5 Middle School?
A. Most students like the music corner.
B. Few students have stress from schoolwork.
C. All students are good at playing instruments.
4. What do some students do at the music corner besides playing and singing?
A. Do their homework. B. Write their own songs. C. Sell musical instruments.
5. What’s the best title for this passage?
A. Music Experts in Middle Schools
B. How to Play the Ukelele
C. School Music Corners—A Happy Place
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. C
【解析】本文介绍了中国许多中学设立音乐角来帮助学生在繁重的学习压力下放松,以及音乐角的相关情况和给学生带来的积极影响。
(1)题: 细节理解题。根据“In recent years, many middle schools in China have set up “music corners” to help students relax because of heavy study pressure.”可知,学校建立音乐角是为了帮助学生放松。故选C。
(2)题: 细节理解题。根据“The music corners open during morning break, lunch break and after school.”可知,音乐角在课间休息和放学后开放,学生可以在这些时间使用。故选B。
(3)题: 细节理解题。根据“...over 80% of them said the music corner helped them feel less stressed from schoolwork and exams.”可知,超过80%的学生表示音乐角帮助他们减轻了学业和考试压力,这样的音乐角大多数学生都会喜欢。故选A。
(4)题: 细节理解题。根据“Some students even write their own short songs about school life...”可知,一些学生除了在音乐角演奏和唱歌外,还写自己的歌曲。故选B。
(5)题: 最佳标题题。文章主要介绍了学校设立的音乐角,包括其设立目的、开放时间,以及学生在音乐角的活动等,体现出音乐角给学生带来快乐。故选C。
B篇
Do you feel more energetic when listening to your favorite songs? Do you study better with background music? There’s real science behind why music has such a powerful influence on teenage brains.
During the teenage years, your brain is going through big changes. It’s growing and forming new connections every day. Music can actually help this process (过程). When you listen to music, many different areas of your brain work together—the parts that control hearing, memory, emotions (情绪), and even movement. This “workout” makes your brain stronger and more connected.
Music also helps teenagers deal with stress and strong emotions. The teenage years can be challenging, with school pressure, friendship problems, and family problems. Studies show that listening to music releases dopamine, a chemical that makes you feel good. It can calm you down when you’re angry or lift your spirits when you’re sad. Many teenagers use music as a healthy way to express and manage their feelings.
Learning to play a musical instrument brings even more benefits. It improves your memory, attention, and problem-solving skills. Musicians often do better in subjects like math and languages because music training strengthens the brain’s ability to recognize patterns and deal with information quickly.
However, it’s important to listen to music wisely. Playing music too loudly through headphones can damage your hearing. Experts suggest keeping the volume (音量) at 60% or lower and taking breaks every hour.
Music can also influence your sleep. While calm music helps you relax before bed, loud or exciting music might make it harder to fall asleep. Choose your music carefully, depending on what you need.
The teenage brain is special—it’s flexible (灵活的) and ready to learn. Music is a powerful tool that can help you grow smarter, happier, and healthier. So next time you press play, remember: you’re not just enjoying a song; you’re training your brain!
根据材料内容选择最佳答案
1. In the second paragraph, listening to music is like a (n) ________ for your brain.
A. rest B. test C. dream D. exercise
2. What does dopamine do when you listen to music?
A. It hurts your ears. B. It makes you feel good.
C. It makes you feel tired. D. It makes you hungry.
3. How does the writer show the benefits of learning a musical instrument?
A. By telling a story. B. By asking questions.
C. By giving examples. D. By listing numbers.
4. According to the text, improper listening habits may be bad for our ________.
A. hearing and sleep B. memory and feelings
C. eyes and ears D. study and sports
5. What is the theme (主题) of the text?
A. Culture. B. Science. C. Sports. D. History.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. B
【解析】本文主要介绍了音乐对于青少年大脑产生的影响。
(1)题: 细节理解题。根据“When you listen to music, many different areas of your brain work together—the parts that control hearing, memory, emotions (情绪), and even movement. This ‘workout’ makes your brain stronger and more connected.”可知,听音乐就像是对你的大脑的锻炼。故选D。
(2)题: 细节理解题。根据“Studies show that listening to music lets out dopamine, a chemical that makes you feel good. It can calm you down when you’re angry or lift your spirits when you’re sad.”可知,当你听音乐时多巴胺会让你感觉良好。故选B。
(3)题: 推理判断题。根据“It improves your memory, attention, and problem-solving skills. Musicians often do better in subjects like math and languages because music training strengthens the brain’s ability to recognize patterns and deal with information quickly.”可知,作者通过举例说明学习一种乐器的益处。故选C。
(4)题: 细节理解题。根据“Playing music too loudly through headphones can damage your hearing.”和“Music can also influence your sleep.”可知,不适当的聆听习惯可能对我们的听力和睡眠有害。故选A。
(5)题: 主旨大意题。根据“There’s real science behind why music has such a powerful influence on teenage brains.”以及全文可知,本文主要介绍了音乐对于青少年大脑产生的影响。结合选项可知,这篇文章的主题应是科学。故选B。
一、选词填空
(来源:2026年四川广安市中考英语试题)根据短文内容,用方框内所给单词的正确形式填空,每空一词,每词一次,并将答案写在答题卡上的相应位置。
jump everyone born active that tradition arrive well attention after
As morning exercises started, students at Coqen County (措勤县) Middle School in Xizang got together quickly in the playground. Then, they danced to the 1 music. Under the guidance of teachers, students were encouraged to 2 high and follow the beat.
The dance 3 came from Cishi Township several hundred years ago is very suitable for the lovely children. “I feel warm after the dance, and I can pay more 4 to the class,” said Drolma, a ninth-grade student at the school.
The winter in Coqen County usually 5 earlier because of its high altitude (海拔). To keep the students 6 during class breaks, the school worked together with the county arts team. 14 dancers were invited to teach the Cishi bounce dance (磁石弹舞) to each of the 14 classes.
Many students were 7 in pastoral areas (牧区) and they knew something about this style of dancing. To 8 surprise, within only two to three weeks, both teachers and students learned the basic steps well. Some students were still around those dancers even 9 the music was over, hoping to learn more difficult steps.
By learning about the history of the dance, the students became more interested in it. “The class gets closer and the relationship between teachers and students is also 10 improved,” said Drungpa, the headmaster of the school.
【答案】1. traditional 2. jump 3. that 4. attention 5. arrives 6. active 7. born 8. everyone’s 9. after 10. well
【解析】本文讲述西藏措勤县中学为应对当地冬季来得早、课间学生缺乏活动的问题,联合县文艺队,邀请舞蹈老师进校园,给各班教授源自磁石乡、拥有数百年历史的传统磁石弹舞。
(1)题: 句意:然后,他们随着传统的音乐起舞。此处指随着传统的音乐起舞,修饰名词music,需用形容词形式。tradition是名词,其形容词为traditional,意为“传统的”,其他形容词不符合语境。
(2)题: 句意:在老师的指导下,学生们被鼓励跳得更高,并跟随节奏。encourage sb. to do sth.意为“鼓励某人做某事”,to后接动词原形,此处指跳得高,jump符合语境,其他动词不符合语境。
(3)题: 句意:几百年前源自磁石乡的舞蹈,非常适合可爱的孩子们。此处引导定语从句修饰先行词The dance,从句缺主语,且指物,that符合语境,其他单词均无法引导定语从句。
(4)题: 句意:“跳完舞后我感觉很暖和,还能更专心地听讲。”该校九年级学生多罗玛说。固定搭配pay attention to,意为“注意”。此处pay more attention to表示“更加注意”,其他名词无此搭配。
(5)题: 句意:措勤县的冬天通常由于高海拔而到来得更早。主语The winter是第三人称单数,usually表明是一般现在时,谓语动词arrive需变为arrives,表示冬天来得更早,其他动词无法表达此含义。
(6)题: 句意:为了让学生在课间休息时保持活跃,学校与县艺术团队合作开展了活动。keep sb.+adj.意为“保持某人……”。此处指让学生保持活跃,需用形容词active,其他形容词无法表达此含义。
(7)题: 句意:许多学生出生在牧区,因此对这种舞蹈风格有所了解。此处指许多学生出生在牧区,固定搭配be born in,意为“出生于……”,其他单词无此搭配。
(8)题: 句意:令所有人惊讶的是,短短两到三周内,师生们便熟练掌握了基本舞步。固定搭配To one’s surprise,意为“令某人惊讶的是”,此处指令大家惊讶,需用everyone的所有格everyone’s,其他单词无法表达此含义。
(9)题: 句意:一些学生即使在音乐结束后,仍留在舞者身边,希望能学习更难的舞步。此处表示时间先后,需用连词after,意为“在……之后”,其他单词均非连词,无法使句子成立。
(10)题: 句意:“班级关系更加融洽,师生之间的关系也得到了大幅地改善,”该校校长敦帕博士说道。副词修饰动词,well修饰表示程度,“大幅地,很好地”improved 表示“更好地改善”,其他副词不符合语境。
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Unit 7 Feel the Rhythm
Section B Vocabulary in Use 2a-2c
A组 巩固过关
C组 思维拔高
B组 能力进阶
拓展 链接中考
一、单词拼写
1. He has become the national (冠军).
2. He listened to the English t (磁带) every morning.
3. My mom and I bought some fresh strawberries at the f (集市) last Sunday.
4. Many kids love c characters very much.
5. Ella can sing a lot of songs and play many musical i .
6. He (tap) his feet slowly to the rhythm of rap yesterday.
7. Lily (perform) well last night.
二、完成句子
1. 比赛中公平竞争很重要。
is important in games.
2. 伟大的科学家袁隆平去世时享年91岁。
Yuan Longping, the great scientist, at the age of 91.
3. 今天早上,一个戴墨镜的男子闯入一家商店,拿走了所有的钱。
This morning, a man with dark glasses a shop and took away all the money.
4. 这个故事体现了中国理想的友谊。
The story shows the Chinese ideal of .
5. Hepburn was beautiful. Many people were amazed by her beauty. (so...that)
三、单项选择
1. Health is the most ________ treasure, so move your body often.
A. intelligent B. humorous C. smooth D. valuable
2. The ________ rhythm of this jazz song makes all listeners relaxed and peaceful.
A. crowded B. flowing C. weightless D. rough
一、选词填空
根据句意,从方框中选择适当的单词,并用其正确形式填空。
finger cartoon champion tape
1. I love watching that old about a clever mouse and a clumsy (笨拙的) cat.
2. Be careful when you use that sharp knife, or you might cut your .
3. My dad showed me his old collection of music from when he was a teenager.
4. After months of hard training, she became the school swimming .
二、完形填空
Chen Shayin teaches at a special school in Xiamen, China. Her school helps children who are deaf, autistic (患自闭症的), or have learning 1 .
In 2017, a music group came to 2 at the school. Some students touched the shiny instruments and smiled. They wanted to try playing them. So Chen started a 3 called Star Dream.
The children in the band practice two days a week after lunch. It is 4 for them to make sounds with wind instruments like flutes and saxophones (长笛和萨克斯). But their teachers help in 5 ways—like blowing on paper, using straws (吸管) in water bottles, or blowing up balloons. It takes the children many lessons to learn what other children learn in one lesson. 6 no one gives up. At home, they 7 with borrowed instruments and send videos to their teachers.
In 2023, the band gave its first big 8 . They played for over an hour. Later, they even traveled to Hong Kong to perform. The trip helped them make friends and see new places.
Now, 27 students play in the band. Gao Liting plays the saxophone. “I feel 9 happy on stage. I can enjoy music just like other kids,” Gao said. Yuan Lu is good 10 playing the flute. “Thank you, teachers! I will keep practicing,” Yuan said. In Chen’s heart, passion is the most important thing. She believes every child can shine.
1. A. tasks B. habits C. difficulties D. methods
2. A. relax B. play C. count D. trade
3. A. plan B. trip C. class D. band
4. A. hard B. easy C. relaxing D. useful
5. A. fun B. polite C. serious D. meaningless
6. A. And B. Or C. So D. But
7. A. teach B. think C. practice D. discuss
8. A. survey B. concert C. sale D. race
9. A. carefully B. truly C. cheaply D. wisely
10. A. to B. for C. at D. with
一、阅读单选
A篇
In recent years, many middle schools in China have set up “music corners” to help students relax because of heavy study pressure. These small, comfortable spaces— usually in quiet hallways or near classroom doors— are carefully arranged: walls are decorated with music posters drawn by students, small desk lamps give off warm light, and shelves hold simple instruments like ordinary guitars, colorful ukeleles and small harmonicas. Some schools even add soft cushions (垫子) on the floor, which makes it easier for students to sit and enjoy music.
The music corners open during morning break, lunch break and after school. Students don’t need to be good at music; they can just pick up an instrument and play a simple piece of music, sing with friends, or even just listen to others play. Last month, No. 5 Middle School in Guangzhou did a survey with 300 students: over 80% of them said the music corner helped them feel less stressed from schoolwork and exams. “I used to feel nervous before math tests,” said 15-year-old Li Jia. “Now I play the ukelele for 10 minutes after class, and I feel much calmer.” Another student, Wang Ming, said he made two friends who love playing the guitar at the music corner.
Some students even write their own short songs about school life— like songs about PE class or art class— and share them at the music corner. This not only makes them more creative but also helps them show their feelings better. “Music brings us closer,” said music teacher Mr. Zhang. “It’s not about being good at singing or playing— it’s about enjoying the moment together and finding happiness in small things.”
1. Why do schools set up music corners?
A. To teach students to be music experts.
B. To hold music competitions.
C. To help students relax.
2. When can students use the music corners?
A. During class time.
B. During break time and after school.
C. On weekends.
3. What can we find out from the survey in No. 5 Middle School?
A. Most students like the music corner.
B. Few students have stress from schoolwork.
C. All students are good at playing instruments.
4. What do some students do at the music corner besides playing and singing?
A. Do their homework. B. Write their own songs. C. Sell musical instruments.
5. What’s the best title for this passage?
A. Music Experts in Middle Schools
B. How to Play the Ukelele
C. School Music Corners—A Happy Place
B篇
Do you feel more energetic when listening to your favorite songs? Do you study better with background music? There’s real science behind why music has such a powerful influence on teenage brains.
During the teenage years, your brain is going through big changes. It’s growing and forming new connections every day. Music can actually help this process (过程). When you listen to music, many different areas of your brain work together—the parts that control hearing, memory, emotions (情绪), and even movement. This “workout” makes your brain stronger and more connected.
Music also helps teenagers deal with stress and strong emotions. The teenage years can be challenging, with school pressure, friendship problems, and family problems. Studies show that listening to music releases dopamine, a chemical that makes you feel good. It can calm you down when you’re angry or lift your spirits when you’re sad. Many teenagers use music as a healthy way to express and manage their feelings.
Learning to play a musical instrument brings even more benefits. It improves your memory, attention, and problem-solving skills. Musicians often do better in subjects like math and languages because music training strengthens the brain’s ability to recognize patterns and deal with information quickly.
However, it’s important to listen to music wisely. Playing music too loudly through headphones can damage your hearing. Experts suggest keeping the volume (音量) at 60% or lower and taking breaks every hour.
Music can also influence your sleep. While calm music helps you relax before bed, loud or exciting music might make it harder to fall asleep. Choose your music carefully, depending on what you need.
The teenage brain is special—it’s flexible (灵活的) and ready to learn. Music is a powerful tool that can help you grow smarter, happier, and healthier. So next time you press play, remember: you’re not just enjoying a song; you’re training your brain!
根据材料内容选择最佳答案
1. In the second paragraph, listening to music is like a (n) ________ for your brain.
A. rest B. test C. dream D. exercise
2. What does dopamine do when you listen to music?
A. It hurts your ears. B. It makes you feel good.
C. It makes you feel tired. D. It makes you hungry.
3. How does the writer show the benefits of learning a musical instrument?
A. By telling a story. B. By asking questions.
C. By giving examples. D. By listing numbers.
4. According to the text, improper listening habits may be bad for our ________.
A. hearing and sleep B. memory and feelings
C. eyes and ears D. study and sports
5. What is the theme (主题) of the text?
A. Culture. B. Science. C. Sports. D. History.
一、选词填空
(来源:2026年四川广安市中考英语试题)根据短文内容,用方框内所给单词的正确形式填空,每空一词,每词一次,并将答案写在答题卡上的相应位置。
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As morning exercises started, students at Coqen County (措勤县) Middle School in Xizang got together quickly in the playground. Then, they danced to the 1 music. Under the guidance of teachers, students were encouraged to 2 high and follow the beat.
The dance 3 came from Cishi Township several hundred years ago is very suitable for the lovely children. “I feel warm after the dance, and I can pay more 4 to the class,” said Drolma, a ninth-grade student at the school.
The winter in Coqen County usually 5 earlier because of its high altitude (海拔). To keep the students 6 during class breaks, the school worked together with the county arts team. 14 dancers were invited to teach the Cishi bounce dance (磁石弹舞) to each of the 14 classes.
Many students were 7 in pastoral areas (牧区) and they knew something about this style of dancing. To 8 surprise, within only two to three weeks, both teachers and students learned the basic steps well. Some students were still around those dancers even 9 the music was over, hoping to learn more difficult steps.
By learning about the history of the dance, the students became more interested in it. “The class gets closer and the relationship between teachers and students is also 10 improved,” said Drungpa, the headmaster of the school.
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