Question

    The word “music” is easier to use in practice than to explain. Music is a reminder (提醒物) of how things once were, a symbol of how things are and a view of where society is headed. Music can bring us back to memories we wish to never forget, or bring us hope when we feel that all is lost. According to Nietzsche, “Nothing is worth living for without music.” And Albert Einstein once said, “Without the music education in my childhood, I would succeed in nothing.”

Most of us enjoy different kinds of music just to entertain (娱乐). Are there other reasons for us to listen to music? Some types of music can make us feel relaxed. After a long workday, classical music or certain types of jazz can physically relax our bodies and take our attention away from the cares of the day—at least for a while. On the other hand, loud, fast music with a strong beat can excite us. In fact, sometimes we may prefer one kind of music, but at other times, that’s the last thing we want to listen to.

Music also affects our feelings. Movie music can most clearly show this. If you close your eyes in an action movie or a disaster movie, you can pretty much tell what’s happening on the screen by the music alone. The same is true for a love story. Film composers (作曲家) such as John Williams get paid big money for their ability to change your feelings from moment to moment. So what’s going on between you and music? Clearly, music and feelings are closely connected in some non-physical way.

1.Why are Nietzsche and Albert Einstein mentioned in Paragraph 1?

A.To show music helps people succeed. B.To show the development of music.

C.To show the importance of music. D.To show music is everywhere.

2.Which of the following statements would the author agree with?

A.Classical music is more popular than jazz.

B.Entertainment is the whole story of music.

C.An artist’s character decides his music style.

D.People need different music at different times.

3.According to the last paragraph, what is film composers’ ability?

A.They can introduce different music to people.

B.They can produce an effect on people’s feelings.

C.They can connect with people non-physically.

D.They can help people become confident.

4.What’s the best title for the text?

A.The Power of Music B.Different Kinds of music

C.The True Meaning of Music D.The Entertainment Value of music

Answer

1.C

2.D

3.B

4.A

【解析】

本文为说明文。文章主要说明音乐的力量。音乐是是对过去事的提醒，是一种象征，音乐会带给我们希望。不同的音乐有不同的作用，电影作曲家能用音乐影响人们的感情。

1.推理判断题。根据第一段中的According to Nietzsche, “Nothing is worth living for without music.” And Albert Einstein once said, “Without the music education in my childhood, I would succeed in nothing.” (尼采说:“没有音乐就没有生活的价值。”阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦曾经说过:“如果没有我童年的音乐教育，我将一事无成”。)根据以上的尼采和爱因斯坦的话可知，音乐非常重要，故选C。

2.推理判断题。根据第二段“Some types of music can make us feel relaxed. After a long workday, classical music or certain types of jazz can physically relax our bodies and take our attention away from the cares of the day—at least for a while. On the other hand, loud, fast music with a strong beat can excite us.” 可知，有些音乐能让我们感到放松。在长时间的工作之后，古典音乐或某些类型的爵士乐可以使我们的身体放松，至少一段时间能将我们的注意力从从日常的烦恼中解脱出来。另一方面，响亮、快速、节奏强劲的音乐能使我们兴奋。由此可推断出，听不同的音乐是因为不同时间有不同的需要。尤其是最后一句“In fact, sometimes we may prefer one kind of music, but at other times, that’s the last thing we want to listen to” 事实上，有时我们可能更喜欢一种音乐，但有时，那是我们最不想听的。综合可知，人们在不同的时候需要不同的音乐。故选D。

3.细节理解题。根据最后一段“Music also affects our feelings. Movie music can most clearly show this... Film composers (作曲家) such as John Williams get paid big money for their ability to change your feelings from moment to moment.” 音乐影响我们的感情。在电影音乐最清楚地显示这一点。...像约翰·威廉姆斯这样的电影作曲家，因为他们能够不时地改变你的感觉而得到丰厚的报酬。由此可知，电影作曲家能用音乐来改变你的情感。分析选项可知B项They can produce an effect on people’s feelings（它们能影响人们的感情）符合题意，故选B。

4.主旨大意题。本文第一段 “Music is a reminder (提醒物) of how things once were, a symbol of how things are and a view of where society is headed. Music can bring us back to memories we wish to never forget, or bring us hope when we feel that all is lost. According to Nietzsche,”。讲述了因为音乐是对过去事物的提醒，是事物的象征，是对社会走向的看法。音乐可以让我们回到我们希望永远不会忘记的记忆中，或者当我们感到一切都失去了时带给我们希望。由此可知，这是说“音乐的力量”。第二段具体说明音乐的力量。“Some types of music can make us feel relaxed. After a long workday, classical music or certain types of jazz can physically relax our bodies and take our attention away from the cares of the day—at least for a while. On the other hand, loud, fast music with a strong beat can excite us. In fact,”即不同时候人们听不同音乐，古典音乐会让人在工作之余放松，去除烦恼。另一方面，响亮、快速、节奏强劲的音乐能使我们兴奋。最后一段再次叙述音乐的力量。如“Music also affects our feelings. Movie music can most clearly show this. Film composers ...their ability to change your feelings from moment to moment” 音乐也影响我们的感情。电影音乐可以最清楚地显示这一点。而电影作曲家能用音乐来改变你的情感。由此可知，本文主要叙述音乐的力量。分析选项可知A项（The Power of Music）是最佳题目，故选A。