Question

Choose the best topic from A to F according to the meaning of each paragraph.

1.Latin music is very common in countries where people speak Spanish or Portuguese. This music comes from Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

2.Latin music is a mixture of European music and African music. It has a strong beat. Many years ago, people played Latin music mostly on guitars with drums, but now whole orchestras with lots of other instruments play it.

3.People play Latin music at home or when they visit their friends. Sometimes fans play cards in the afternoon or at night on weekends or holidays while they listen to Latin music. Some people bring guitars and play them when they sing. They listen to the music while they eat.

4.People who dance enjoy Latin music because it is easy to dance to. The beat is very strong. Dancers can move their whole bodies. They can dance on their own or with someone.

5.Other people enjoy listening to Latin music. Usually the words are in Spanish or Portuguese, but sometimes they are in English or another language. Many Latin songs have beautiful words, but if a person doesn't understand them, it's not important. A person can still enjoy the music. The sound is international.

A. People dance to Latin music. B. The instruments people play Latin music with. C. Latin music is international. D. Kinds of Latin music. E. The places Latin music comes from. F When to play and listen to Latin music.

Answer

1.E

2.B

3.F

4.A

5.C

【解析】

试题分析：本题从不同的角度介绍了拉丁音乐，要求读懂大意后找出各段的段意。

1.E 句意：拉丁音乐流行于讲西班牙语或葡萄牙语的国家。它来自墨西哥，加勒比海，美国中部，美国南部。因此本段主要讲的是拉丁音乐的出处。故选E：The places Latin music comes from拉丁音乐的发源地。

2.B句意：拉丁音乐是欧洲音乐和非洲音乐的混合体。它有很强的节奏。许多年前，人们主要以吉他和鼓演奏拉丁音乐，但是现在用许多其他乐器演奏。所以本段讲的是拉丁音乐的演奏乐器。故选B：The instruments people play Latin music with. 用来演奏拉丁音乐的乐器。

3.F句意：人们在家里或者拜访朋友时播放拉丁音乐。有时一些爱好在下午、晚上，在周末或假期，一边听拉丁音乐一边打牌。有些人一边唱一边弹吉他。有些人一边听音乐，一边吃东西。这里主要讲述的是人们听拉丁音乐的时间，故选F：When to play and listen to Latin music.何时播放、收听拉丁音乐。

4.A句意：跳舞的人喜欢拉丁音乐，因为它很容易跳舞。节奏很强。舞者可以移动他们的整个身体。他们可以自己跳或与人共舞。所以本段主要讲的是拉丁音乐与舞蹈，故选A：People dance to Latin music人们跟着拉丁舞蹈。

5.句意：其他人喜欢听拉丁音乐。歌词通常是西班牙语或葡萄牙语，但有时也用英语或其他语言。许多拉丁歌曲有优美的词汇，但如果一个人不理解，这也不重要。仍然可以享受音乐，这声音是国际性的。这段讲的是拉丁与语言，不懂语言也没关系，因为音乐的旋律是国际性的，故选C：Latin music is international. 拉丁音乐是国际性的。

【考点定位】 考查文化类短文阅读。