Question

    Can you think of a day without music? We can hear music everywhere: in the streets and at home, over the radio and on TV, in the shops and in the parks. People all over the world are fond of music. They listen to music, they dance to music, and they learn to play musical instruments.

Music isn’t’ only combination of pleasant sounds. It is an art which reflects life. There are lot of different kinds of music. Some of them appeared long ago, and some are modern. Folk music appeared long ago, but it is still alive. Folk songs are very pleasant to listen to. Classical music is often associated with the music of the past. Rap is a modern musical style where the singer speaks or shouts the words in time to music with a steady beat.

Great Britain has produced more popular music stars than any other country. British groups often set new trends in music. New styles, groups and singers continue to appear. Many of the new bands have been able to use changes in technology to develop their music such as computerised drum machines, synthesisers and other electronic instruments.

Tastes differ. So people’s musical interests range from pop and rock music to classical music and opera. My favourite style of music is pop music, because it is full of energy. When I listen to pop music it makes me remember happy times and forget the problems of everyday life. I also enjoy listening to classical music. The music I hate is heavy metal, I find it noisy. When I listen to this style of music it presents to my mind pictures of dark days. My mother and father agree with my tastes in music. Though they prefer to listen to classical, they think that modern music is not too bad.

Music appeals to our hearts. It comforts our souls and enriches our minds. Music is beauty in sounds; it is our magic source of inspiration.

1.What is the first paragraph mainly about?

A.Several types of music. B.Different musical tastes.

C.The development of musical styles. D.The importance of music in our lives.

2.How is the second paragraph developed?

A.By giving examples. B.By analysing reasons.

C.By describing courses. D.By making comparisons.

3.Why does the author like pop music?

A.It is played with electronic instruments. B.It is characterised by a steady beat.

C.It is loud and strong. D.It sounds energetic.

4.What is the author’s parents’ attitude towards his musical taste?

A.Doubtful. B.Supportive.

C.Dissatisfied. D.Unconcerned.

Answer

1.D

2.A

3.D

4.B

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章中主要论述了音乐在我们生活中的重要性，介绍了一些音乐类型和英国的流行音乐明星比其他任何国家都多。不同的人对于音乐的品味也不相同，作者喜欢流行音乐，因为它充满活力。作者认为音乐能打动我们的心。它抚慰我们的灵魂，丰富我们的思想。音乐是声音中的美;它是我们灵感的神奇源泉。

1.

主旨大意题。根据第一段Can you think of a day without music? We can hear music everywhere: in the streets and at home, over the radio and on TV, in the shops and in the parks. People all over the world are fond of music. They listen to music, they dance to music, and they learn to play musical instruments.可知你能想象没有音乐的日子吗？我们在任何地方都能听到音乐：在街上和家里，通过收音机和电视，在商店和公园。全世界的人都喜欢音乐。他们听音乐，跟着音乐跳舞，学习演奏乐器。由此可知，第一段的主要内容是音乐在我们生活中的重要性。故选D。

2.

推理判断题。根据第二段中There are lot of different kinds of music. Some of them appeared long ago, and some are modern. Folk music appeared long ago, but it is still alive. Folk music appeared long ago, but it is still alive. Folk songs are very pleasant to listen to. Classical music is often associated with the music of the past. Rap is a modern musical style where the singer speaks or shouts the words in time to music with a steady beat.可知有很多不同种类的音乐。有些是很久以前出现的，有些是现代的。民间音乐很久以前就出现了，但现在仍然很流行。民间音乐很久以前就出现了，但现在仍然很流行。民歌听起来很悦耳。古典音乐常与过去的音乐联系在一起。说唱乐是一种现代音乐风格，歌手用稳定的节奏随着音乐及时说出或大声喊出歌词。由此可推知，第二段是通过举例子说明不同的音乐种类展开的。故选A。

3.

细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中My favourite style of music is pop music, because it is full of energy.可知，作者最喜欢的音乐类型是流行音乐，因为它充满活力。由此可知，我喜欢流行音乐因为它听起来精力充沛。故选D。

4.

推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中My mother and father agree with my tastes in music. Though they prefer to listen to classical, they think that modern music is not too bad.可知我的父母认同我在音乐方面的品味。虽然他们更喜欢听古典音乐，但他们认为现代音乐还不错。由此可推知，作者的父母对他的音乐品味很支持。故选B。