Question

    Anyone who loves to sing will probably tell you how good it makes them feel. 1. But there are many different physical, emotional and social benefits associated with singing that you may not realize.

● singing improves your memory and cognition (认识). For one thing, there is no question that singing requires you to use your memory in ways that you don’t normally use even if you can’t always remember all of the lyrics to your favorite songs, 2. For another thing, singers and musicians typically have higher IQ than non-musicians. Singing can improve your overall brain function and help you think a little clearer.

● 3. A joint Yale and Harvard study showed that for some people living in New Haven, Connecticut, choral singing promoted healthy minds and hearts, which increased the length of life.

● Singing lowers your blood pressure .There have been several case studies that have revealed that singing can decrease blood pressure due to its calming and relaxing effect4..

● Singing brings people together and creates a sense of community. Singing in a choir or singing in any sort of group environment with other people can be a fun, bonding activity. 5. what’s more, singing in a chore can be decrease depression in many adults.

A. Singing leads to a longer life.

B. Singing can cure various diseases

C. It gives you an opportunity to share an experience with a group of people.

D. This is one excellent way to keep your brain remember things well as you age.

E. Although singing is good for your health, it is not good singing loudly in public.

F. It’s no secret that singing can reduce your stress and bring much fun into your day.

G. Patients are able to calm themselves down and lower blood pressure by singing songs.

Answer

1. F

2. D

3. A

4. G

5. C

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了唱歌给人们带来的益处。

1.由“Anyone who loves to sing will probably tell you how good it makes them feel.”可知，任何一个喜欢唱歌的人都会告诉你这唱歌让他们感觉有多好。所以小题1要说明唱歌对人们公认的益处。故F选项“唱歌可以减轻你的压力，给你的一天带来很多乐趣”符合句意。故F选项正确。

2.由“For one thing, there is no question that singing requires you to use your memory in ways that you don’t normally use even if you can’t always remember all of the lyrics to your favorite songs”可知，首先，毫无疑问，唱歌需要你用你通常不使用的方式来使记忆歌词，即使你不能总是记住你最喜欢的歌的所有歌词。所以小题2要说明唱歌对于记忆的益处。故D选项“随着年龄的增长，这是保持大脑记忆的好方法”符合句意。故D选项正确。

3.由“A joint Yale and Harvard study showed that for some people living in New Haven, Connecticut, choral singing promoted healthy minds and hearts, which increased the length of life.”可知，耶鲁大学和哈佛大学联合进行的一项研究表明，对康涅狄格州纽黑文市的一些人来说，合唱能促进健康的思维和心灵，延长寿命。所以本段主要在说明“唱歌可以延年益寿”也就是本段的标题既小题3所要表述的主要内容。故A选项“唱歌可以延年益寿”符合句意。故A选项正确。

4.由“There have been several case studies that have revealed that singing can decrease blood pressure due to its calming and relaxing effect”可知，有几个案例研究表明，唱歌可以降低血压，因为它具有镇静和放松的作用。所以小题4要具体说明唱歌对哪个人群有镇静和降低血压的作用。故G选项“病人可以通过唱歌让自己平静下来，降低血压”符合句意。故G选项正确。

5.由“ Singing in a choir or singing in any sort of group environment with other people can be a fun, bonding activity. ”可知，在唱诗班唱歌，或是在任何一种集体环境中和其他人一起唱歌，都是一种有趣的、亲密的活动。所以小题5要表明唱歌在构建与其它人之间关系时所产生的积极影响。故C选项“它给你一个与一群人分享经验的机会”符合句意。故C选项正确。