Is there a connection between music and language? According to recent studies, the answer is yes: 1.Here, we look at two examples
A recent study by researcher Kraus shows that playing a musical instrument can improve a person's hearing ability.2.The people in the first group were musicians, while those in the second group had no musical training. The musicians were able to hear the talking person more clearly.
3.Think about violinists in an orchestra ( 管弦乐团). When the violinists play with the group, they hear their own instrument and many others, too. But the violinists must listen closely to what they are playing, and pay no attention to the other sounds. In this way, musicians are able to focus on certain sounds, even in a room with lots of noise.
Schlaug, a doctor at Harvard Medical School, works with stroke (中风) patients. Because of their illness, these people cannot say their names, addresses, or other information normally. However, they can still sing.4.Why does this work? Schlaug isn't sure. Music seems to make different parts of the brain work, including the damaged (损坏的) parts. This might help patients to use that part of the brain again.
Music improves concentration ( 注意力), memory, listening skills, and our overall language abilities. It can even help sick people get better. Playing an instrument or singing can help us do better in school and keep our brain sharp (敏锐的) as we get older. Music is not only enjoyable, it's also good for us in many other ways.
A.Musicians hear better because they learn to pay attention to certain sounds.
B.Music helps people solve some hearing problems.
C.Music improves certain language abilities in the brain.
D.Schlaug was surprised to find that singing words helped his patients to speak.
E.In his study two groups of people listened to a person talking in a noisy room.
A wise man was walking from one town to another with a few of his followers, and they happened to pass a lake. So they stopped there to rest for a while, and the wise man said to one of his followers, "Could you please get me some water from the lake? One of the followers walked to the lake. Some people were washing clothes in the water, and right at that moment, several carts(手推车) started crossing the lake. As a result, the water became very muddy(泥泞的).
Then he went back. and told the wise man that the water was very muddy and not good to drink. After they had rested for about half an hour, the wise man again asked the same follower to go back to the lake and get him some water to drink. And the follower went to the lake. This time he found that all the mud had settled to the bottom. The water was very clear and looked good to drink. So he filled his water bottle and took it to the wise man.
The wise man took the water bottle and drank, then looked up at the follower. “See what you did to make the water clean?" he said. "You let it be for a while and the mud settled down on its own, so that you could get some clear drinking water. Your mind can also be like that lake when it is disturbed by something. If you just let it be and give it a little time, it will most likely settle down on its own without you having to put in any effort at all to calm it.”
1.How did the wise man feel when he stopped to rest?
A.Hungry. B.Thirsty. C.Angry.
2.Water in the lake became muddy after .
A.the follower left the lake
B.some people washed clothes in it
C.several carts crossed the lake
3.What does the underlined word “settle” in Para.3 mean in Chinese?
A.沉淀 B.飘浮 C.粘粘
4.Why did the water become clear again?
A.Because the mud was carried away by the cart.
B.Because people stopped washing their clothes in it.
C.Because the mud had settled to the bottom.
5.According to the wise man, how can you keep your mind clear?
A.You have to put in a lot of effort to calm it.
B.Ask others to help you out when you are disturbed.
C.Give it some time to settle down on its own.
There's a heat that's so hot you can literally(不加夸张地) fry an egg in the sun. This is a serious side to summer in Australia that you might not know about.
In February there were more than 80 different bushfires burning at the same time in New South Wales, a southeastern state of Australia. The Guardian newspaper reported that 42 homes were burned to the ground because of these fires. These homes are not like Chinese ones. They are huge farms. Many Australian properties are larger than 1,000 sq km, while the biggest is more than 20,000 sq km, even larger than Beijing!
Every family prepares for bushfire season and protects their property. But sometimes the fires are too big and people have to move to safety
The hot weather also causes other problems. It was so hot in February that thousands of bats(蝙蝠) died from the heat. People can get sick if they stay outside for too long or don't drink enough water The heat can also cause power problems for homes and businesses
The heat, which can go above 40 ℃ in some cities, is very dangerous. There are lots of trees and dry grass in areas far away that can easily catch fire. Even throwing a burning cigarette out of a car window can start a dangerous fire. That is why summer is also known as "bushfire season" in Australia.
The Australian summer is enjoyable. But it is worth remembering that the heat can cause lots of problems, too.
1.According to the second and third paragraphs, we know that________.
A.bushfires happen more often on farms
B.bushfires can cause a huge loss to people
C.Australian people are very rich because of their large farms.
2.What does the underlined word “properties” in Para.2 probably mean in Chinese?
A.房产 B.山林 C.水域
3.The hot weather in Australia can bring the following problems EXCEPT that________.
A.bats can die B.electricity can go out C.drinking water runs out
4.What’s the main idea of the fifth paragraph?
A.There are more fire accidents in areas far away.
B.It is dangerous to smoke in a forest.
C.Bushfires in Australia are common events in summer.
5.What can we infer from the passage?
A.The high heat is one of the causes of bushfires in Australia.
B.People have no way to fight against bushfires.
C.The weather changes a lot in Australia.
The History of Tofu
In China
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1.Over 2000years ago, there was an ancient picture which shows a kitchen scene where soya milk and tofu were being made; 2.At about AD 1500,apoem called“Ode to Tofu" was witten by Su Ping. |
In Japan | 1.Duinghe Nara era (奈良时代), Kento broug tofu back to Jpan from China; 2. In 1489, the word "tofu" was first written in the actual Japanese characters;, 3.In 1782,a popular cooking book Tofu Hyakuchin was published. |
In Westem Countries | 1.In 1603, a Spanish book A Cllecion of Voyages and Travels introduced how tofu was made; 2. In 1704, the book A Cllection of Voyages and Travels was published in English; 3. In 1880, tofu was first produced in France by Pillieux; 4. In 1895, tofu was made in San Francisco, US. |
1.Which of the following was the earliest evidence（证据）of tofu production?
A.A book. B.A poem. C.A picture.
2.The word “tofu” was first mentioned in Western World in .
A.1489 B.1500 C.1603
3.According to the information above, tofu was introduced in foreign languages.
A.Four B.Five C.Six
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“Everything happens for the best.” Whenever I faced disappointment, my mother would say so.
After I_________from college in 1932, I decided to find a job in radio as a sports announcer (广播员). I went to Chicago and knocked at the door of every station. But_________, I was refused every time. At one station, a kind lady told me that big stations wouldn’t hire ( 雇 佣 ) an inexperienced person and suggested that I try my luck at smaller stations. Following her _________, I went back to Dixon, where I had grown up. There were no radio-announcing jobs in Dixon, and my father said a newly-opened store wanted a local athlete to work for it. I applied for the job, but I was_________ again. “Everything happens for the best,” Mom _________me. Dad offered me the car to look for a job. I_________WOC Radio in Davenport, Iowa. The program director, Peter MacArthur, said they had hired an announcer. As I left his office, my frustration (挫败感) boiled over. “How can I become a sports announcer_________I can’t get a job in a radio station?” I asked aloud. While I was waiting for the elevator, I heard someone
_________my name. It was MacArthur. “What was that you said about sports? Do you know anything about football?” Then he asked me to broadcast (广播) an imaginary game. _________with my performance, he offered me a chance to work there.
On my way home, I thought of my mother’s words: “If you __________, one day something good will happen. Something wouldn’t have happened if not for that previous (之前的) disappointment.”
1.A.left B.returned C.graduated
2.A.kindly B.unluckily C.certainly
3.A.order B.advice C.decision
4.A.refused B.suggested C.watched
5.A.smiled B.reminded C.changed
6.A.tried B.called C.met
7.A.as B.. until C.if
8.A.calling B.crying C.singing
9.A.Angry B.Unsatisfied C.Pleased
10.A.get on B.carry on C.put on
