单选题What can music do to an instrumentalist according to the passage?A Music can lead to the enlargement of all the layers of gray.B Music can cause the brain to emit magnetic field.C Music can stimulate to some degree the change of brain structure.D Music
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Music can lead to the enlargement of all the layers of gray.
Music can cause the brain to emit magnetic field.
Music can stimulate to some degree the change of brain structure.
Music can trigger physical change when he / she is playing the instrument.
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第1题：
A:Can you say something about Pop music in China? B: -- ( ).
A、What is pop music?
B、know that.
C、I’ve never been to China.
D、Yes, I’d like to.
参考答案：D
解析：问：能谈谈中国流行音乐吗?四个选项中“非常乐意”比较合理
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第2题：
完形填空Music is part of every culture on Earth. Many people feel that music makes life worth___1___. We can make music ourselves if we play an instrument or sing. We can hear music on CDs and on radio or television. Music gives us pleasure. It can cheer us up, excite us, or___2__us. Music can be happy, sad, romantic, sleepy-all kinds of things. But what is it? Some people define it___3___an artful arrangement of sounds across time. Our ears___4___these sounds as loud or soft, high or low, rapid and short. The sounds need to continue for a time in some sort of pattern to become music. Music,___5___language, is a uniquely human form. of communication. As with language, there are many different kinds. In North America, people listen to jazz, rock, classical, folk, country, and many other kinds of music. Each kind of music has its own rules and "speaks" to us___6___its own way. What we think of music depends on___7___we live. What Americans are used to listening to might sound___8___to someone from another culture, and vice versa. It might not even sound like music. In Indonesia, gamelan orchestras play music on gongs, drums, and xylophones. These aren't the instruments you'd find in a___9___orchestra in North America. Today, modern communications make it___10___for us to listen to music from all over the world. Music from one part of the world influences music from another part. For example, gamelan music from Indonesia influenced 20th-century American composers such as John Cage.
1)
A、to live
B、live
C、living
D、lived
2)
A、soothe
B、plump
C、plunge
D、send
3)
A、to
B、as
C、with
D、at
4)
A、interfere
B、intervene
C、interface
D、interpret
5)
A、like
B、dislike
C、love
D、unlike
6)
A、at
B、to
C、in
D、on
7)
A、when
B、where
C、what
D、which
8)
A、strange
B、familiar
C、good
D、comfortable
9)
A、physical
B、chemical
C、economical
D、typical
10)
A、unlikely
B、like
C、possible
D、impossible
参考答案：1-5：CABDA 6-10：CBADC
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第3题：
D
When students and parents are asked to rate subjects according to their importance, the arts are unavoidably at the bottom of the list. Music is nice, people seem to say, but not important. Too often it is viewed as mere entertainment, but certainly not an education priority(优先). This view is shortsighted. In fact, music education is beneficial and important for all students.
Music tells us who we are. Because music is an expression of the beings who create it, it reflects their thinking and values, as well ad the social environment it came influence that George Gershwin and other musicians introduced into their music is obviously American because it came from American musical traditions. Music expresses our character and values. It gives us identity as a society.
Music provides a kind of perception(感知)that cannot be acquired any other way. Science can explain how the sun rises and sets. The arts explore the emotive(情感的)meaning of the same phenomenon. We need every possible way to discover and respond to our world for one simple but powerful reason: No one way can get it all.
The arts are forms of thought as powerful in what they communicate as mathematical and scientific symbols. They are ways we human beings “talk” to each other. They are the language of civilization through which we express our fears, our curiosities, our hungers, our discoveries, our hopes. The arts are ways we give form. to our ideas and imagination so that they can be shared with others. When we do not give children access to an important way of expressing themselves such as music, we take away from them the meanings that music expresses.
Science and technology do not tell us what it means to be human. The arts do. Music is an important way we express human suffering, celebration, the meaning and value of peace and love.
So music education is far more necessary than people seem to realize.
A.regardmusicasawayofentertainment
B.disagreewiththeirparentsoneducation
C.viewmusicasanoverlookedsubject
D.prefertheartstoscience
正确答案：A
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第4题：
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Music Used As a Healing Therapy
1 Music has long been used to treat patients suffering from different problems.In 400 BC,its healing
properties were documented by the ancient Greeks.More recently,in both world wars in the last century,
medical workers used music therapy（疗法）with people suffering from trauma（外伤）.Currently, it is used
as a treatment for many diseases,such as cancer,and it has also been used with patients with long-term pain
and learning disabilities.
2 There is growing evidence that music can cause physical changes to the body which can improve our
health.In the Welcome Trust study,which took place over three years at the Chelsea and Westminster hospital in
London,patients were asked to listen to musical performances.As a result,it was found that stress levels
were significantly reduced,recovery times were improved,and fewer drugs were needed.
3 These very positive results are partly due to general well-being（良好的健康状况）.It is already
accepted that when people feel happy and have a positive approach to life,they are more likely to feel better
and recover from disease quickly.Music increases this feeling of joy and adds to the recovery process.
4 However,not all these benefits can be attributed to an increase in general well-being.Music has
other effects which have not yet been understood. According to Professor Robertson,a scientist and musician,
some effects of music are mysterious and are,therefore,being investigated further. It has been suggested that
the sounds and rhythms of music help stimulate the brain and send electrical messages to the muscles.
5 Science,however,demands facts and hard evidence.Many in the medical profession have not yet
recognized the healing benefits of music,since reports have been based mainly on various stories of evi-
dence.These new studies could provide proof to doctors that music is a suitable treatment for many condi-
tions. One day doctors may even"prescribe"（开处方）music,but that could be a long time in the future.Paragraph 2 _________
A: Potential Dangers of Music Therapy
B: Increase in General Well-being
C: History of Music Therapy
D: Other Mysterious Effects of Music
E:Positive Physical Change Caused by Music
F: Music and Your Body答案：E解析：从文章第一段中的几个表示时间先后的词“In 400BC, More recently, Currently”可知，本段主要讲的是音乐疗法的历史。故选C。
该段主要讲述音乐能使身体发生积极的变化从而改善健康。故选E。
该段主要讲述音乐可以增进身体健康。故选B。
该段主要讲述音乐对身体有利不仅体现在可以增进健康，还有其他一些影响是末被发 现的。接着讲Robertson教授认为音乐的一些未被发现的影响是神秘的。故选D。
由文章第二段第二、三句话可知，研究发现听了音乐演出的病人压力减少了，健康恢复 时间缩短了，用药量也减少了。故选E。
由文章第三段可知，音乐能治疗疾病部分原因是它能增进身体健康。故选D。
由文章第三段第二句话可知，普遍认为当人们心情愉悦、生活态度积极向上时，那么人 的精神就会好，从疾病中康复的速度也会快。故选A。
由文章第五段前两句话可知，科学需要建立在事实和确凿的证据上。很多医生还不认 同音乐可以治病，因为关于音乐能治病的报道基于各种各样的故事。故选B。第4部分：阅读理解第一篇 本文主要讲述了芭蕾舞的发展史以及对芭蕾舞的发展和进步起到重要作用的人物。 -
第5题：
共用题干
Musical Chairs
Do you know how to play a game called"Musical Chairs"?It is easy to play and most people enjoy it. All you need are some chairs,some people and some way of making music.You may use a piano or any other musical instrument,if someone can play it. You may use a tape recorder. You can even use a radio.
Put the chairs in a row.The chairs may be put in twos,back to back.A better way is to have the chairs in one row with each chair facing in the opposite direction to the chair next to it.
The game is easy.When the music starts,the players walk round the chairs.Everyone goes in the same direction,of course,they should walk in time to the music .If the music is fast they should walk quickly .If the music is slow,they should walk slowly.
The person playing music cannot see the people in the game.When the music stops,the play-ers try to sit on the chairs.If a person cannot find a chair to sit on,he drops out. Then,before the music starts again,one chair must be taken away.When the music stops again,one more player will be out.
At last,there will be two players and one chair. The one who sits on the chair when the music stops is the winner.The chairs should be put______.
A: with the desks
B: before the winner
C: all over the room
D: in a line答案：D解析：因为在第四段有这样一句If a person cannot find a chair to sit on , he drops out.那么肯定是椅子比人数少，这样才会有人没地方坐，故选A。
在第一段中提到了A、B、C三种可以播放音乐的器具，而D项没有，因为一般来说电话是不能播放音乐的，故选D。
第二段的 Put the chairs in a row就是“把椅子排成一排”之意。故选D。
由第三段中的句子When the music starts, the players walk round the chairs．故选C。
本题可用排除法，由第一段第二句It is easy to play,A项正确；由最后一句The one who sits on the chair when the music stops is the winner. C项正确；由第四段的句子The person playing music cannot see the people in the game. D项正确。故选B。 -
第6题：
To learn an instrument such as the violin or accordion (手风琴) takes years. The job opportunities for musicians are scarce and competition is fierce. Then why are more people than ever before paying a lot of good cash to get their children the best music teaching they can afford?
The secret lies in the influence of music on the whole person. It has been found that learning a musical instrument actually increases a person′s IQ over time. Different instruments and different types of music have varying effect, with classical music and the string family coming out on top, potentially increasing your IQ by up to 12 points!
When is a good time to start learning music? Experts have found that even the fetus (胎儿) can benefit from listening to classical music. Surround yourself and your family with good music from the first. The Suzuki Piano Method teaches children from the age of 3 years piano, with two lessons per week. From preschool, children can learn to read music and play from sheet music. Progress in learning your instrument is directly proportional (成比例的) to the amount of practicing.
Is there such a thing as an unmusical child? Shiniehi Suzuki proposes that music is the native home language of all human beings and therefore nobody can be "unmusical". Of course there are exceptional talents, compared to which others may seem to be slower learners.
Is there any benefit for adults in starting an instrument? Apart from the purely relaxing aspect, yes. Learning an instrument can earn even adults additional IQ points, and as an added benefit in improves your health by reducing your stress levels. Your social life may benefit too, if you are prepared to come out of your box and join occasions such as Ceilidhs (musical get together) or arrange house concerts. It has been established that people who play instruments tend to be more emotionally balanced and more patient with themselves, others and life in general.
So go ahead, sign up for that amateur orchestra, dust off your old trombone (长号) or take your first real six-string down from the attic (阁楼); get out there and play!
What can be inferred from the text?A.Music can balance our life.
B.Music can improve our living conditions.
C.Playing instruments can make adults keep their IQ points.
D.Playing instruments can help us get along well with others.答案：D解析：推断题。根据倒数第二段“Your social life may benefit too，if you are prepared to come out of your box and join occasions such as Ceilidhs(musical get-togethers)or arrange house concerts．"和最后一句可知学习乐器可以让我们和别人相处得更好。故选D。 -
第7题：
共用题干
The Biology of Music
Humans use music as a powerful way to communicate.It may also play an important role in love.But what is music,and how does it work its magic?Science does not yet have all the answers.
What are two things that make humans different from animals?One is language,and the other is music.It is true that some animals can sing(and many birds sing better than a lot of people).However,the songs of animals,such as birds and whales,are very limited.It is also true that humans,not animals,have developed musical instruments.
Music is strange stuff.It is clearly different from language.However,people can use music to communicate things-especially their emotions.When music is combined with speech in a song,it is a very powerful form of communication.But,biologically speaking,what is music?
If music is truly different from speech,then we should process music and language in different parts of the brain.The scientific evidence suggests that this is true.
Sometimes people who , suffer brain damage lose their ability to process language.However,they don't automatically（自动地）lose their musical abilities.For example , Vissarion Shebalin , a Russian composer , had a stroke（中风）in 1953.It injured the left side of his brain.He could no longer speak or understand speech.He could,however,still compose music until his death ten years later.On the other hand,sometimes strokes cause people to lose their musical ability,but they can still speak and understand speech.This shows that the brain processes music and language separately.
By studying the physical effects of music on the body,scientists have also learned a lot about how music influences the emotions.But why does music have such a strong effect on us?That is a harder question to answer.Geoffrey Miller,a researcher at University College,London,thinks that music and love have a strong connection.Music requires special talent,practice,and physical ability.That's why it may be a way of showing your fitness to be someone's mate.For example,singing in tune or playing a musical instrument requires fine muscular control.You also need a good memory to remember the notes（音符）.And playing or singing those notes correctly suggests that your hearing is in excellent condition.Finally,when a man sings to the woman he loves(or vice versa),it may be a way of showing off.
However,Miller's theory still doesn't explain why certain combinations of sounds influence our emotions so deeply.For scientists,this is clearly an area that needs further research.Music can NOT be used______.
A:as an efficient way to communicate
B:as an effective tool to perform magic tricks
C:to successfully seek after a lover
D:to influence the emotions of humans答案：B解析：根据第一段第一句可知，音乐可以作为高效的交流方式；根据第六段第六、十句可知，音乐可以作为一种有用的求爱工具；根据第六段第一句可知，音乐可以影响情绪。虽然第一段第三句出现了“magic”这个词，但并没有提到音乐可以用来表演魔术，故选B项。
根据第二段第一、二句可知，导致动物与人类不同的因素有两个，分别是语言和音乐。
根据第五段第一、二句可知，丧失处理语言能力的人不会自动丧失音乐才能，所以A项错误；根据第五段第三、四、五、六句可知，Vissarion Shebalin在1953年患了中风，中风损伤了他的左脑，他便不能说话或理解话语了，却依然能够作曲，可知BC两项错误。根据第五段最后一句可知，大脑对音乐和语言分别进行处理，D项正确，故选D项。
根据第六段第五句可知，作者认为学习音乐需要特殊的天赋、练习以及体能。文章中并没有提到学习音乐需要某种心理素养。
文章第一段提出了什么是音乐这个问题，然后指出音乐是人与动物区别的因素之一。第三段最后一句又再次提出了从生物学上来说音乐是什么这个问题，然后对此进行了分析。由此可知，本篇文章主要讲的是如何从生物学的角度来理解音乐。 -
第8题：
共用题干
The Biology of Music
Humans use music as a powerful way to communicate.It may also play an important role in love.But what is music,and how does it work its magic?Science does not yet have all the answers.
What are two things that make humans different from animals?One is language,and the other is music.It is true that some animals can sing(and many birds sing better than a lot of people).However,the songs of animals,such as birds and whales,are very limited.It is also true that humans,not animals,have developed musical instruments.
Music is strange stuff.It is clearly different from language.However,people can use music to communicate things-especially their emotions.When music is combined with speech in a song,it is a very powerful form of communication.But,biologically speaking,what is music?
If music is truly different from speech,then we should process music and language in different parts of the brain.The scientific evidence suggests that this is true.
Sometimes people who , suffer brain damage lose their ability to process language.However,they don't automatically（自动地）lose their musical abilities.For example , Vissarion Shebalin , a Russian composer , had a stroke（中风）in 1953.It injured the left side of his brain.He could no longer speak or understand speech.He could,however,still compose music until his death ten years later.On the other hand,sometimes strokes cause people to lose their musical ability,but they can still speak and understand speech.This shows that the brain processes music and language separately.
By studying the physical effects of music on the body,scientists have also learned a lot about how music influences the emotions.But why does music have such a strong effect on us?That is a harder question to answer.Geoffrey Miller,a researcher at University College,London,thinks that music and love have a strong connection.Music requires special talent,practice,and physical ability.That's why it may be a way of showing your fitness to be someone's mate.For example,singing in tune or playing a musical instrument requires fine muscular control.You also need a good memory to remember the notes（音符）.And playing or singing those notes correctly suggests that your hearing is in excellent condition.Finally,when a man sings to the woman he loves(or vice versa),it may be a way of showing off.
However,Miller's theory still doesn't explain why certain combinations of sounds influence our emotions so deeply.For scientists,this is clearly an area that needs further research.What is the main idea of the passage?
A:What are the differences of human music and animal music.
B:What are the differences of human language and animal language.
C:What is music in the aspect of biology.
D:What is music in the aspect of zoology.答案：C解析：根据第一段第一句可知，音乐可以作为高效的交流方式；根据第六段第六、十句可知，音乐可以作为一种有用的求爱工具；根据第六段第一句可知，音乐可以影响情绪。虽然第一段第三句出现了“magic”这个词，但并没有提到音乐可以用来表演魔术，故选B项。
根据第二段第一、二句可知，导致动物与人类不同的因素有两个，分别是语言和音乐。
根据第五段第一、二句可知，丧失处理语言能力的人不会自动丧失音乐才能，所以A项错误；根据第五段第三、四、五、六句可知，Vissarion Shebalin在1953年患了中风，中风损伤了他的左脑，他便不能说话或理解话语了，却依然能够作曲，可知BC两项错误。根据第五段最后一句可知，大脑对音乐和语言分别进行处理，D项正确，故选D项。
根据第六段第五句可知，作者认为学习音乐需要特殊的天赋、练习以及体能。文章中并没有提到学习音乐需要某种心理素养。
文章第一段提出了什么是音乐这个问题，然后指出音乐是人与动物区别的因素之一。第三段最后一句又再次提出了从生物学上来说音乐是什么这个问题，然后对此进行了分析。由此可知，本篇文章主要讲的是如何从生物学的角度来理解音乐。 -
第9题：
共用题干
The Biology of Music
Humans use music as a powerful way to communicate.It may also play an important role in love.But what is music,and how does it work its magic?Science does not yet have all the answers.
What are two things that make humans different from animals?One is language,and the other is music.It is true that some animals can sing(and many birds sing better than a lot of people).However,the songs of animals,such as birds and whales,are very limited.It is also true that humans,not animals,have developed musical instruments.
Music is strange stuff.It is clearly different from language.However,people can use music to communicate things-especially their emotions.When music is combined with speech in a song,it is a very powerful form of communication.But,biologically speaking,what is music?
If music is truly different from speech,then we should process music and language in different parts of the brain.The scientific evidence suggests that this is true.
Sometimes people who , suffer brain damage lose their ability to process language.However,they don't automatically（自动地）lose their musical abilities.For example , Vissarion Shebalin , a Russian composer , had a stroke（中风）in 1953.It injured the left side of his brain.He could no longer speak or understand speech.He could,however,still compose music until his death ten years later.On the other hand,sometimes strokes cause people to lose their musical ability,but they can still speak and understand speech.This shows that the brain processes music and language separately.
By studying the physical effects of music on the body,scientists have also learned a lot about how music influences the emotions.But why does music have such a strong effect on us?That is a harder question to answer.Geoffrey Miller,a researcher at University College,London,thinks that music and love have a strong connection.Music requires special talent,practice,and physical ability.That's why it may be a way of showing your fitness to be someone's mate.For example,singing in tune or playing a musical instrument requires fine muscular control.You also need a good memory to remember the notes（音符）.And playing or singing those notes correctly suggests that your hearing is in excellent condition.Finally,when a man sings to the woman he loves(or vice versa),it may be a way of showing off.
However,Miller's theory still doesn't explain why certain combinations of sounds influence our emotions so deeply.For scientists,this is clearly an area that needs further research.The author doesn't suggest that______.
A:music requires special talent
B:music requires practice
C:music requires psychological ability
D:music requires physical ability答案：C解析：根据第一段第一句可知，音乐可以作为高效的交流方式；根据第六段第六、十句可知，音乐可以作为一种有用的求爱工具；根据第六段第一句可知，音乐可以影响情绪。虽然第一段第三句出现了“magic”这个词，但并没有提到音乐可以用来表演魔术，故选B项。
根据第二段第一、二句可知，导致动物与人类不同的因素有两个，分别是语言和音乐。
根据第五段第一、二句可知，丧失处理语言能力的人不会自动丧失音乐才能，所以A项错误；根据第五段第三、四、五、六句可知，Vissarion Shebalin在1953年患了中风，中风损伤了他的左脑，他便不能说话或理解话语了，却依然能够作曲，可知BC两项错误。根据第五段最后一句可知，大脑对音乐和语言分别进行处理，D项正确，故选D项。
根据第六段第五句可知，作者认为学习音乐需要特殊的天赋、练习以及体能。文章中并没有提到学习音乐需要某种心理素养。
文章第一段提出了什么是音乐这个问题，然后指出音乐是人与动物区别的因素之一。第三段最后一句又再次提出了从生物学上来说音乐是什么这个问题，然后对此进行了分析。由此可知，本篇文章主要讲的是如何从生物学的角度来理解音乐。 -
第10题：
It seems obvious that you don"t give away your product for free but this is exactly what indie rock group The Crimea did earlier this year. The band"s reasoning goes like this: more people will download the free album than would pay for it. Therefore more people will heat. The Crimea"s music. These people will then pay money for concerts by the band and perhaps buy a T-shirt or other merchandise. If the band play regular concerts to crowds of 200 or 300 people they can make more money than they would from sales of a CD. There will always be some people who want something they can hold in their hands so they will release the CD into the shops too—but making money through sales of their music isn"t the top priority. The story illustrates the creative thinking going on in the music business in response to dramatic changes over the last few years in the way that people buy music. Sales of music digitally—to computer, phones and MP3 players rose to $2 billion in 2006—an increase of almost 100 percent on the previous year—yet overall record company sales are down. People are simply not buying CDs in record shops in anything like the numbers they used to. This trend looks set to continue, so the big question for the music industry is whether they can successfully manage the move to being primarily a digital industry without profits falling to unacceptable levels. There are both positive and negative signs. On the plus side, more and more people are buying music on mobile phones, which allows people to make impulse purchases—they can buy a song as soon as they hear it. Research by the UK mobile operator 3 suggested that 75 percent of 16 to 24-year-olds wanted to buy a track they liked as soon as they heard it. With so much competition for people"s disposable income, a product that you can sell immediately is a big advantage. The bad news for record companies, however, is the amount of music that is downloaded illegally. Piracy—usually in the form of cheaply copied CD—has long been an issue for the music business but the Internet means music can be copied and distributed freely through file-sharing sites on a large scale than ever before. It is this situation that leads bands to start giving away their music for free and promises to make the next few years a very interesting time in the music business.What is true about sales of music over the last year
- A、Overall, sales are up last year.
- B、Overall, sales are down last year.
- C、There is no change compared to previous sales.
- D、It is not mentioned in the passage.
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第11题：
单选题According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?ASome people with mental illness can become musical masters.
BSome parts of the brain are closely related to music.
CSome people are born with disability of music.
DSome parts of the brain are closely related to disease.
正确答案： C解析：
是非题。第一段最后两句提到有孤独症状的人mentally deficient, yet most are proficient musicians，因此选项A表述正确。该段第二句指出“刺激大脑两边颞叶能唤醒癫痫病人的‘音乐记忆’”。而颞叶的损伤可能导致所谓的musicogenic epilepsy（音乐性癫痫），由此可知大脑中的某些部分（即颞叶）与音乐相关，因此选项B正确。第二段收据提到有1%的人suffer from amusia, or true tone deafness，可知某些人生来就对音乐完全不懂。只有选项D的内容没有提及。 -
第12题：
问答题In this section, there is one passage followed by a summary. For Answers 1 to 5, please read the passage carefully and complete each space in the summary, using a maximum of three words from the passage. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet. Answers 1 to 5 are based on the following passage. Around the world, music therapy is being used to treat different medical conditions and illnesses. Some of the ways people use music therapy are to reduce pain, such as childbirth or during cancer treatments, or to stimulate brain activity after an injury or memory loss. Music therapy has also been successful in aiding children to overcome disabilities. Classical music is most typically used for therapies due to its complex sounds and patterns. Although rap or pop might be fun to listen to, it’s unlikely that such styles of music would produce the same kind of therapeutic effect. Playing a musical instrument rather than simply listening to music can also be therapeutic for some people, helping relieve stress and anxiety. Have scientists been able to prove that music can heal diseases? Music has been shown to reduce pain in cancer patients by increasing the release of endorphins. Endor-plains are the body’s natural painkillers, and when we listen to music, our brains respond by releasing these natural painkillers. It has also been known to contribute to the brain development of new born babies and even babies still in the mother’s womb. Currently, music therapy is used in a variety of settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, day care centers, and schools.Summary: There appears to be some evidence that music is helpful 1 some medical conditions. Therefore, doctors and patients are turning to music to treat various 2 and disabilities. Doctors believe that music with 3 and patterns is more effective. This kind of music seems to 4 more activity in the brain. Although it may be fun to listen to rap or pop or dance music, doctors prefer to use 5 to treat patients.正确答案：
1.for treating 由第一句“音乐疗法被用来治疗不同的身体异常状况和疾病”可知音乐可以帮助治愈一些身体的异常状况。be helpful for doing sth.对…有益/有帮助。
2.medical conditions 由第一段第一句“music therapy is being used to treat different medical conditions and illnesses“可知关键词为medical conditions和illnesses。第二句列举了medical conditions的例子;第三句列举了illnesses的例子,即disabilities。因此答案为medical conditions。
3.complex sounds 由第二段首句可知古典音乐在音乐疗法中使用最多的原因是其complex sounds and patterns.
4.stimulate 文中第一段第二句提到音乐可以用来stimulate brain activity。
5.classical music 由第二段可知古典音乐比说唱乐或流行音乐更适合用来进行治疗。解析： 暂无解析 -
第13题：
It has been thought and said that Africans are born with musical talent.Because music is so important in the lives of many Africans and because so much music is performed in Africa, we are inclined to think that all Africans are musicians.The impression is strengthened when we look at ourselves and find that we have become largely a society of musical spectators (旁观).Music is important to us, but most of us can be considered consumers rather than producers of music.We have records, televisions, concerts, and radios to fulfil many of our musical needs.In most situations where music is performed in our culture it is not difficult to distinguish the audience from the performers, but such is often not the case in Africa.Alban Ayipaga, a Kasena semiprofessional musician from northern Ghana, says that when his flute (长笛) and drum ensemble (歌舞团) is performing, "Anybody can take part".This is true, but Kasena musicians recognize that not all people are equally capable of taking part in the music.Some can sing along with the drummers, but relatively few can drum and even fewer can play the flute along with the ensemble.It is fairly common in Africa for there to be an ensemble of expert musicians surrounded by others who join in by clapping, singing, or somehow adding to the totality of musical sound.Performances often take place in an open area (that is, not on a stage) and so the lines between the performing nucleus and the additional performers, active spectators, and passive spectators may be difficult to draw from our point of view.
1、The difference between us and Africans, as far as music is concerned, is that().
A、most of us are consumers while most of them are producers of music
B、we are musical performers and they are semiprofessional musicians
C、most of us are passive spectators while they are active spectators
D、we are the audience and they are the additional performers
2、The author of the passage implies that().
A、all Africans are musical and therefore much music is performed in Africa
B、not all Africans are born with musical talent although music is important in their lives
C、most Africans are capable of joining in the music by playing musical instruments
D、most Africans perform. as well as professional musicians
3、The word "nucleus" probably refers to().
A、musicians famous in Africa
B、musicians at the centre of attention
C、musicians acting as the core in a performance
D、active participants in a musical performance
4、The best title for this passage would be().
A、The Importance of Music to African People
B、Differences Between African Music and Music of Other Countries
C、The Relationship Between Musicians and Their Audience
D、A Characteristic Feature of African Musical Performances
参考答案：CBCD
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第14题：
Text 4Material culture refers to the touchable, material “things”—physical objects that can be seen, held, felt, used—that a culture produces. Examining a culture’s tools and technology can tell us about the group’s history and way of life. Similarly, research into the material culture of music can help us to understand the music-culture. The most vivid body of “things” in it, of course, are musical instruments. We cannot hear for ourselves the actual sound of any musical performance before the 1870s when the phonograph was invented, so we rely on instruments for important information about music-cultures in the remote past and their development. Here we have two kinds of evidence: instruments well preserved and instruments pictured in art. Through the study of instruments, as well as paintings, written documents, and so on, we can explore the movement of music from the Near East to China over a thousand years ago, or we can outline the spread of Near Eastern influence to Europe that resulted in the development of most of the instruments on the symphony orchestra.
Sheet music or printed music, too, is material culture. Scholars once defined folk music-cultures as those in which people learn and sing music by ear rather than from print, but research shows mutual influence among oral and written sources during the past few centuries in Europe, Britain and America. Printed versions limit variety because they tend to standardize any song, yet they stimulate people to create new and different songs. Besides, the ability to read music notation has a far-reaching effect on musicians and, when it becomes widespread, on the music-culture as a whole.
Music is deep-rooted in the cultural background that fosters it. We now pay more and more attention to traditional or ethnic features in folk music and are willing to preserve the folk music as we do with many traditional cultural heritage. Musicians all over the world are busy with recording classic music in their country for the sake of their unique culture. As always, people’s aspiration will always focus on their individuality rather than universal features that are shared by all cultures alike.
One more important part of music’s material culture should be singled out: the influence of the electronic media—radio, record player, tape recorder, and television, with the future promising talking and singing computers and other developments. This is all part of the “information-revolution”, a twentieth century phenomenon as important as the industrial revolution in the nineteenth. These electronic media are not just limited to modern nations; they have affected music-cultures all over the globe.
第36题：Which of the following does not belong to material culture?
［A］ Instruments.
［B］ Music.
［C］ Paintings.
［D］ Sheet music.
正确答案：B本题考查推理引申。第一段首句对“物质文化”下定义为：文化中产生的能看到、摸到、感觉到和使用的自然物体。接着该段第三、四句提到，音乐文化中最生动的物质载体是乐器。从第一段末句可知，图片、文字记载以及乐器都是研究音乐文化的物质手段。第二段首句接着指出，乐谱也是物质文化。因此［A］、［C］和［D］都是物质文化，只有［B］不是。
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第15题：
共用题干
Music Used As a Healing Therapy
1 Music has long been used to treat patients suffering from different problems.In 400 BC,its healing
properties were documented by the ancient Greeks.More recently,in both world wars in the last century,
medical workers used music therapy（疗法）with people suffering from trauma（外伤）.Currently, it is used
as a treatment for many diseases,such as cancer,and it has also been used with patients with long-term pain
and learning disabilities.
2 There is growing evidence that music can cause physical changes to the body which can improve our
health.In the Welcome Trust study,which took place over three years at the Chelsea and Westminster hospital in
London,patients were asked to listen to musical performances.As a result,it was found that stress levels
were significantly reduced,recovery times were improved,and fewer drugs were needed.
3 These very positive results are partly due to general well-being（良好的健康状况）.It is already
accepted that when people feel happy and have a positive approach to life,they are more likely to feel better
and recover from disease quickly.Music increases this feeling of joy and adds to the recovery process.
4 However,not all these benefits can be attributed to an increase in general well-being.Music has
other effects which have not yet been understood. According to Professor Robertson,a scientist and musician,
some effects of music are mysterious and are,therefore,being investigated further. It has been suggested that
the sounds and rhythms of music help stimulate the brain and send electrical messages to the muscles.
5 Science,however,demands facts and hard evidence.Many in the medical profession have not yet
recognized the healing benefits of music,since reports have been based mainly on various stories of evi-
dence.These new studies could provide proof to doctors that music is a suitable treatment for many condi-
tions. One day doctors may even"prescribe"（开处方）music,but that could be a long time in the future.Music can treat patients partly because________.
A:recover from disease quickly
B:there is not enough hard evidence
C:use their minds actively
D:it improves general well-being
E:listen to musical performances
F:it brings many other benefits答案：D解析：从文章第一段中的几个表示时间先后的词“In 400BC, More recently, Currently”可知，本段主要讲的是音乐疗法的历史。故选C。
该段主要讲述音乐能使身体发生积极的变化从而改善健康。故选E。
该段主要讲述音乐可以增进身体健康。故选B。
该段主要讲述音乐对身体有利不仅体现在可以增进健康，还有其他一些影响是末被发 现的。接着讲Robertson教授认为音乐的一些未被发现的影响是神秘的。故选D。
由文章第二段第二、三句话可知，研究发现听了音乐演出的病人压力减少了，健康恢复 时间缩短了，用药量也减少了。故选E。
由文章第三段可知，音乐能治疗疾病部分原因是它能增进身体健康。故选D。
由文章第三段第二句话可知，普遍认为当人们心情愉悦、生活态度积极向上时，那么人 的精神就会好，从疾病中康复的速度也会快。故选A。
由文章第五段前两句话可知，科学需要建立在事实和确凿的证据上。很多医生还不认 同音乐可以治病，因为关于音乐能治病的报道基于各种各样的故事。故选B。第4部分：阅读理解第一篇 本文主要讲述了芭蕾舞的发展史以及对芭蕾舞的发展和进步起到重要作用的人物。 -
第16题：
共用题干
Music Used As a Healing Therapy
1 Music has long been used to treat patients suffering from different problems.In 400 BC,its healing
properties were documented by the ancient Greeks.More recently,in both world wars in the last century,
medical workers used music therapy（疗法）with people suffering from trauma（外伤）.Currently, it is used
as a treatment for many diseases,such as cancer,and it has also been used with patients with long-term pain
and learning disabilities.
2 There is growing evidence that music can cause physical changes to the body which can improve our
health.In the Welcome Trust study,which took place over three years at the Chelsea and Westminster hospital in
London,patients were asked to listen to musical performances.As a result,it was found that stress levels
were significantly reduced,recovery times were improved,and fewer drugs were needed.
3 These very positive results are partly due to general well-being（良好的健康状况）.It is already
accepted that when people feel happy and have a positive approach to life,they are more likely to feel better
and recover from disease quickly.Music increases this feeling of joy and adds to the recovery process.
4 However,not all these benefits can be attributed to an increase in general well-being.Music has
other effects which have not yet been understood. According to Professor Robertson,a scientist and musician,
some effects of music are mysterious and are,therefore,being investigated further. It has been suggested that
the sounds and rhythms of music help stimulate the brain and send electrical messages to the muscles.
5 Science,however,demands facts and hard evidence.Many in the medical profession have not yet
recognized the healing benefits of music,since reports have been based mainly on various stories of evi-
dence.These new studies could provide proof to doctors that music is a suitable treatment for many condi-
tions. One day doctors may even"prescribe"（开处方）music,but that could be a long time in the future.Those who always look on the bright side of life are more likely to__________.
A:recover from disease quickly
B:there is not enough hard evidence
C:use their minds actively
D:it improves general well-being
E:listen to musical performances
F:it brings many other benefits答案：A解析：从文章第一段中的几个表示时间先后的词“In 400BC, More recently, Currently”可知，本段主要讲的是音乐疗法的历史。故选C。
该段主要讲述音乐能使身体发生积极的变化从而改善健康。故选E。
该段主要讲述音乐可以增进身体健康。故选B。
该段主要讲述音乐对身体有利不仅体现在可以增进健康，还有其他一些影响是末被发 现的。接着讲Robertson教授认为音乐的一些未被发现的影响是神秘的。故选D。
由文章第二段第二、三句话可知，研究发现听了音乐演出的病人压力减少了，健康恢复 时间缩短了，用药量也减少了。故选E。
由文章第三段可知，音乐能治疗疾病部分原因是它能增进身体健康。故选D。
由文章第三段第二句话可知，普遍认为当人们心情愉悦、生活态度积极向上时，那么人 的精神就会好，从疾病中康复的速度也会快。故选A。
由文章第五段前两句话可知，科学需要建立在事实和确凿的证据上。很多医生还不认 同音乐可以治病，因为关于音乐能治病的报道基于各种各样的故事。故选B。第4部分：阅读理解第一篇 本文主要讲述了芭蕾舞的发展史以及对芭蕾舞的发展和进步起到重要作用的人物。 -
第17题：
共用题干
Musical Chairs
Do you know how to play a game called"Musical Chairs"?It is easy to play and most people enjoy it. All you need are some chairs,some people and some way of making music.You may use a piano or any other musical instrument,if someone can play it. You may use a tape recorder. You can even use a radio.
Put the chairs in a row.The chairs may be put in twos,back to back.A better way is to have the chairs in one row with each chair facing in the opposite direction to the chair next to it.
The game is easy.When the music starts,the players walk round the chairs.Everyone goes in the same direction,of course,they should walk in time to the music .If the music is fast they should walk quickly .If the music is slow,they should walk slowly.
The person playing music cannot see the people in the game.When the music stops,the play-ers try to sit on the chairs.If a person cannot find a chair to sit on,he drops out. Then,before the music starts again,one chair must be taken away.When the music stops again,one more player will be out.
At last,there will be two players and one chair. The one who sits on the chair when the music stops is the winner.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A: The game"Musical Chairs"is not difficult to learn.
B: The last one can sit on the last chair.
C: The winner can sit on the chair.
D: If the person plays music,he cannot be the winner.答案：B解析：因为在第四段有这样一句If a person cannot find a chair to sit on , he drops out.那么肯定是椅子比人数少，这样才会有人没地方坐，故选A。
在第一段中提到了A、B、C三种可以播放音乐的器具，而D项没有，因为一般来说电话是不能播放音乐的，故选D。
第二段的 Put the chairs in a row就是“把椅子排成一排”之意。故选D。
由第三段中的句子When the music starts, the players walk round the chairs．故选C。
本题可用排除法，由第一段第二句It is easy to play,A项正确；由最后一句The one who sits on the chair when the music stops is the winner. C项正确；由第四段的句子The person playing music cannot see the people in the game. D项正确。故选B。 -
第18题：
I can’t study with that music getting（ ）my nerves.
on答案：解析：get on sb.’s nerves“使某人心烦（不安）”。句意：那吵闹的音乐扰得我心神不定。 -
第19题：
共用题干
The Biology of Music
Humans use music as a powerful way to communicate.It may also play an important role in love.But what is music,and how does it work its magic?Science does not yet have all the answers.
What are two things that make humans different from animals?One is language,and the other is music.It is true that some animals can sing(and many birds sing better than a lot of people).However,the songs of animals,such as birds and whales,are very limited.It is also true that humans,not animals,have developed musical instruments.
Music is strange stuff.It is clearly different from language.However,people can use music to communicate things-especially their emotions.When music is combined with speech in a song,it is a very powerful form of communication.But,biologically speaking,what is music?
If music is truly different from speech,then we should process music and language in different parts of the brain.The scientific evidence suggests that this is true.
Sometimes people who , suffer brain damage lose their ability to process language.However,they don't automatically（自动地）lose their musical abilities.For example , Vissarion Shebalin , a Russian composer , had a stroke（中风）in 1953.It injured the left side of his brain.He could no longer speak or understand speech.He could,however,still compose music until his death ten years later.On the other hand,sometimes strokes cause people to lose their musical ability,but they can still speak and understand speech.This shows that the brain processes music and language separately.
By studying the physical effects of music on the body,scientists have also learned a lot about how music influences the emotions.But why does music have such a strong effect on us?That is a harder question to answer.Geoffrey Miller,a researcher at University College,London,thinks that music and love have a strong connection.Music requires special talent,practice,and physical ability.That's why it may be a way of showing your fitness to be someone's mate.For example,singing in tune or playing a musical instrument requires fine muscular control.You also need a good memory to remember the notes（音符）.And playing or singing those notes correctly suggests that your hearing is in excellent condition.Finally,when a man sings to the woman he loves(or vice versa),it may be a way of showing off.
However,Miller's theory still doesn't explain why certain combinations of sounds influence our emotions so deeply.For scientists,this is clearly an area that needs further research.Humans are different from animals because______.
A:they have different languages and music
B:they have different languages and communications
C:they have different songs and languages
D:they have different music and songs答案：A解析：根据第一段第一句可知，音乐可以作为高效的交流方式；根据第六段第六、十句可知，音乐可以作为一种有用的求爱工具；根据第六段第一句可知，音乐可以影响情绪。虽然第一段第三句出现了“magic”这个词，但并没有提到音乐可以用来表演魔术，故选B项。
根据第二段第一、二句可知，导致动物与人类不同的因素有两个，分别是语言和音乐。
根据第五段第一、二句可知，丧失处理语言能力的人不会自动丧失音乐才能，所以A项错误；根据第五段第三、四、五、六句可知，Vissarion Shebalin在1953年患了中风，中风损伤了他的左脑，他便不能说话或理解话语了，却依然能够作曲，可知BC两项错误。根据第五段最后一句可知，大脑对音乐和语言分别进行处理，D项正确，故选D项。
根据第六段第五句可知，作者认为学习音乐需要特殊的天赋、练习以及体能。文章中并没有提到学习音乐需要某种心理素养。
文章第一段提出了什么是音乐这个问题，然后指出音乐是人与动物区别的因素之一。第三段最后一句又再次提出了从生物学上来说音乐是什么这个问题，然后对此进行了分析。由此可知，本篇文章主要讲的是如何从生物学的角度来理解音乐。 -
第20题：
共用题干
The Biology of Music
Humans use music as a powerful way to communicate.It may also play an important role in love.But what is music,and how does it work its magic?Science does not yet have all the answers.
What are two things that make humans different from animals?One is language,and the other is music.It is true that some animals can sing(and many birds sing better than a lot of people).However,the songs of animals,such as birds and whales,are very limited.It is also true that humans,not animals,have developed musical instruments.
Music is strange stuff.It is clearly different from language.However,people can use music to communicate things-especially their emotions.When music is combined with speech in a song,it is a very powerful form of communication.But,biologically speaking,what is music?
If music is truly different from speech,then we should process music and language in different parts of the brain.The scientific evidence suggests that this is true.
Sometimes people who , suffer brain damage lose their ability to process language.However,they don't automatically（自动地）lose their musical abilities.For example , Vissarion Shebalin , a Russian composer , had a stroke（中风）in 1953.It injured the left side of his brain.He could no longer speak or understand speech.He could,however,still compose music until his death ten years later.On the other hand,sometimes strokes cause people to lose their musical ability,but they can still speak and understand speech.This shows that the brain processes music and language separately.
By studying the physical effects of music on the body,scientists have also learned a lot about how music influences the emotions.But why does music have such a strong effect on us?That is a harder question to answer.Geoffrey Miller,a researcher at University College,London,thinks that music and love have a strong connection.Music requires special talent,practice,and physical ability.That's why it may be a way of showing your fitness to be someone's mate.For example,singing in tune or playing a musical instrument requires fine muscular control.You also need a good memory to remember the notes（音符）.And playing or singing those notes correctly suggests that your hearing is in excellent condition.Finally,when a man sings to the woman he loves(or vice versa),it may be a way of showing off.
However,Miller's theory still doesn't explain why certain combinations of sounds influence our emotions so deeply.For scientists,this is clearly an area that needs further research.Which of the following statements is true?
A:People who lose their ability to process language also lose their musical abilities.
B:People who injure the left sides of their brains can speak and understand music.
C:People who injure the left sides of their brains can't compose music.
D:People use different parts of their brains to process music and language.答案：D解析：根据第一段第一句可知，音乐可以作为高效的交流方式；根据第六段第六、十句可知，音乐可以作为一种有用的求爱工具；根据第六段第一句可知，音乐可以影响情绪。虽然第一段第三句出现了“magic”这个词，但并没有提到音乐可以用来表演魔术，故选B项。
根据第二段第一、二句可知，导致动物与人类不同的因素有两个，分别是语言和音乐。
根据第五段第一、二句可知，丧失处理语言能力的人不会自动丧失音乐才能，所以A项错误；根据第五段第三、四、五、六句可知，Vissarion Shebalin在1953年患了中风，中风损伤了他的左脑，他便不能说话或理解话语了，却依然能够作曲，可知BC两项错误。根据第五段最后一句可知，大脑对音乐和语言分别进行处理，D项正确，故选D项。
根据第六段第五句可知，作者认为学习音乐需要特殊的天赋、练习以及体能。文章中并没有提到学习音乐需要某种心理素养。
文章第一段提出了什么是音乐这个问题，然后指出音乐是人与动物区别的因素之一。第三段最后一句又再次提出了从生物学上来说音乐是什么这个问题，然后对此进行了分析。由此可知，本篇文章主要讲的是如何从生物学的角度来理解音乐。 -
第21题：
Life gets noisier every day and very few people can free from noise of some sort or another.It doesn′t matter where you live--in the middle of a modem city,or a faraway village--the chances that you will be disturbed by jet aero planes,transistor radios,oil powered engines,etc.,are almost everywhere.We seem to be getting used to noise,too.Some people feel quite lonely without background music while they are working.
Scientific tests have shown that total silence can be very frightening experience for human beings.However,some people enjoy listening to pop music which is very loud,and this can do harm to their eardrums（耳鼓）.The noise level in some disco is far above the usual safety level for heavy industrial areas.
One recent report about noise and concentration（专心）suggested that although a lot of people say that any noise disturbs their concentration,what really affects their ability to concentrate is a change in the level of noise.It goes on to say that a background noise,which doesn′t change too much（music,for example）may even help people to concentrate.
"Background music"in the passage meansA.music played in the concert
B.a kind of noise coming into your ears
C.music which helps people to concentrate
D.music played while people are working答案：D解析：考情点拨:词义猜测题。应试指导:从第一段最后一句可知，background music是人们工作时听的音乐。 -
第22题：
单选题Specific brain disorders can ______.Aaffect the understanding of music in almost every possible way
Bstimulate the memorizing of music he/she knew before
Chinder musical understanding of the brain in some special ways
Drestrain the memorizing of music he/she knew before
正确答案： C解析：
细节题。第一段第一句指出“Specific brain disorders can affect the perception of music in very specific way.”，由此可知有些大脑功能失调会以非常特殊的方式影响人们对于音乐的理解。该句中的perception of music对应选项C中的musical understanding。 -
第23题：
单选题It seems obvious that you don"t give away your product for free but this is exactly what indie rock group The Crimea did earlier this year. The band"s reasoning goes like this: more people will download the free album than would pay for it. Therefore more people will heat. The Crimea"s music. These people will then pay money for concerts by the band and perhaps buy a T-shirt or other merchandise. If the band play regular concerts to crowds of 200 or 300 people they can make more money than they would from sales of a CD. There will always be some people who want something they can hold in their hands so they will release the CD into the shops too—but making money through sales of their music isn"t the top priority. The story illustrates the creative thinking going on in the music business in response to dramatic changes over the last few years in the way that people buy music. Sales of music digitally—to computer, phones and MP3 players rose to $2 billion in 2006—an increase of almost 100 percent on the previous year—yet overall record company sales are down. People are simply not buying CDs in record shops in anything like the numbers they used to. This trend looks set to continue, so the big question for the music industry is whether they can successfully manage the move to being primarily a digital industry without profits falling to unacceptable levels. There are both positive and negative signs. On the plus side, more and more people are buying music on mobile phones, which allows people to make impulse purchases—they can buy a song as soon as they hear it. Research by the UK mobile operator 3 suggested that 75 percent of 16 to 24-year-olds wanted to buy a track they liked as soon as they heard it. With so much competition for people"s disposable income, a product that you can sell immediately is a big advantage. The bad news for record companies, however, is the amount of music that is downloaded illegally. Piracy—usually in the form of cheaply copied CD—has long been an issue for the music business but the Internet means music can be copied and distributed freely through file-sharing sites on a large scale than ever before. It is this situation that leads bands to start giving away their music for free and promises to make the next few years a very interesting time in the music business.What is true about sales of music over the last yearAOverall, sales are up last year.
BOverall, sales are down last year.
CThere is no change compared to previous sales.
DIt is not mentioned in the passage.
正确答案： A解析： [解析] 事实细节题。题干的大意是：关于在过去一年间的音乐销售描述哪一项是正确的从文中第二段第二句“yet overall record company sales are down”可知，选项B正确。