A
Research done at the University of California-Irvine shows that young children taking music lessons have a greater ability to learn math and science.Coordination and concentration are also improved.Mastering a song or technique allows children to feel a sense of achievement and a desire to move on to the next challenge.These feelings of pride can also improve their confidence in the classroom.
The lazy days of summer are a great time to introduce and expose your child to all sorts of music.
1.Introduce babies to music by singing lullabies(摇篮曲) to them.
2.Help younger children relate to music by asking about the sounds they hear.Does that drum(鼓)sound happy or sad?Would an elephant sound like that high flute(长笛),or that deep bassoon(低音管)?
3.Look into a wide variety of musical toys and records of songs that are available for children.
4.Take your family to performances at local schools or universities.
5.If you and your child decide on music lessons,look for a teacher who can get along well with children.
6.Talk to other parents whose children take lessons for suggestions,or consult with the music teacher at your child’s school.Keep your child’s personality in mind,too.An active child might enjoy singing with a choir(合唱队).
7.If you want to learn to play the piano yourself,you’d better take some lessons.Show your child that it takes time and practice to master a new skill.Just make sure not to turn this into a competition.
8.Encourage your child by asking her/him to play for you.
9.Never use music practice as punishment!
21.What’s the main idea of the first paragraph?
A.How children learn math and science.
B.Music lessons will do good to children.
C.Mastering a song is important for children.
D.How to improve children’s confidence.
答案:B
解析:段落大意题。本段主要讲的是音乐给孩子带来的好处,因此选项B合适。
22.Which of the following ways is NOT mentioned?
A.Host a music playing competition.
B.Ask about the sounds children hear.
C.Take the whole family to performances.
D.Find a variety of songs available for children.
答案:A
解析:细节理解题。B、C、D三项在文中的第2、3、4点都有所提及,A项文中没有提及。
23.What should parents do to encourage their children to learn music?
A.Choose happy music for them.
B.Select a teacher at their school for them.
C.Punish them if they don’t learn music well.
D.Choose lessons or activities according to their personalities.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据文中的第6点可知家长要根据孩子的性格为其挑选合适的接触音乐的方式。
24.The passage is written to .
A.show the importance of music
B.teach us how to choose a music lesson
C.give suggestions on how to play the piano
D.teach parents how to expose children to music
答案:D
解析:写作意图题。全文都在讲父母如何引导孩子走近音乐,因此选D项。
