Why is music an important subject that every child should study?
First of all, music helps us when we are unhappy, and gives us pleasure when we are happy. There are many different types of music: slow and fast, serious and relaxing. We can choose the music to match our feelings. And second, music is fun. Everyone enjoys playing a drum and using their energy!
Scientists say that music helps children with language learning. Singing simple songs is good for young children. -Music improves the ear-and we know that children who have studied music can learn foreign languages more easily and pronounce them far better. Students who have learnt to play music are also better at mathematics (Maths). This is not surprising, as music is mathematical, with notes (音符) in order. Playing music with other people also teaches children to work together. People who can play musical instruments always have something they can do at a party. Older children who play in school bands and orchestras enjoy school more and do not drop out of school early.
You need a lot of practice to play an instrument, and it can be difficult to persuade your child to spend hours at the piano or playing the guitar. So music practice should be a daily habit—for example, every day after school, but do not make the practice too long.
Parents should listen to their child playing and tell him or her that they enjoy it. Practice should also be fun. It is also a good idea to finish the practice with a piece of music the child likes, and so learning music will be a pleasant part of the day.
1.Which of the following is NOT for the children to learn music?
A.Music can help children to work with others.
B.Music is fun and it can make children happy.
C.Music can help children learn languages more easily.
D.Music can help children put notes in order more easily.
2.Parents should _____________ to help them learn to play musical instruments.
A.tell children to love music B.practise with their children
C.listen to their children playing D.make their children practise long
3.What is the best title of the passage?
A.Music helps learning B.Music gives pleasure
C.Music develops a habit D.Music helps the young
Today let’s meet China’s excellent diplomats(外交官).
| Liu Xiaoming is China’s ambassador to the UK. An ambassador is a country’s highest representative (代表) sent to another country. Liu speaks fluent English and knows British culture well. He has done so excellent work that he is respected by the British people. |
| Hua Chunying is a Foreign Ministry Spokesperson (新闻发言人). Spokespersons hold press conferences (记者会) from Monday to Friday, where they answer questions from both Chinese and foreign media(媒体). Hua is good at answering harsh questions. China now has three spokespersons and Hua is the only woman. |
| Wang Yi is the Minister of Foreign Affairs(外交部长). He often visits foreign countries and represents China at international meetings. He also writes articles on newspapers explaining China’s foreign policies (政策). Wang learned Japanese in college and was once the ambassador to Japan. |
1.The underlined word “ambassador” means _______.
A. 交换生 B. 大使 C. 观察员 D. 记者
2.How many spokespersons does China have according to the passage?
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
3.Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Hua Chunying represents China at international meetings.
B. Wang Yi used to be the ambassador to Japan.
C. Spokespersons hold press conferences (记者会) at the weekends.
D. Liu Xiaoming is learning to answer harsh questions with Hua Chunying.
Last autumn, my 80-year-old grandmother was having problems with her heart. My family sent her to the______.
After a careful examination, a famous doctor told my grandmother, “You have such a______heart condition that you should have an operation.”
“But the complications (并发症) can happen. ” the doctor_______my grandmother and looked at her worried face.
The doctor went on to say that she would have a 40 percent possibility of having a heart trouble_______the operation, a 35 percent possibility of being unable to stand up, and even 20 percent of_______on the operating table because of her old age.
My grandmother was terribly surprised and quickly said, “Doctor, since you’re talking about these ________, I have one for you: there is a 100 percent possibility that you won’t operate on me! ”._______these words, my grandmother got up and_______the doctor’s office.
The next day, my grandmother went to________doctor’s office. There she was also told she needed an _______. The doctor also said that her age might cause some problems,_______ he was quite sure about the success of operation.
My grandmother might be brave, but she is not silly. She then asked the doctor, “If I am your mother, what will you recommend?”
The doctor walked up to her, smiled, put his arms_______her, and said, “Mom, let’s have the operation!”
My grandmother had the operation and came out fine ! Her positive attitude (乐观的心态) added many wonderful and happy years for her and enjoy living with my family.
1.A.park B.hotel C.restaurant D.hospital
2.A.wonderful B.serious C.difficult D.proper
3.A.advised B.warned C.promised D.encouraged
4.A.during B.before C.till D.against
5.A.fighting B.hurting C.returning D.dying
6.A.actions B.changes C.possibilities D.conditions
7.A.At B.With C.For D.By
8.A.left B.researched C.passed D.visited
9.A.other B.the other C.another D.one
10.A.operation B.experience C.examination D.offer
11.A.when B.if C.but D.because
12.A.over B.above C.around D.below
--Shall we go and play football on the playground?
--__________ .
A.That’s right B.I think so
C.Good idea D.No, we shan’t
--This table________ too much room. Will you move it away?
A. puts up B. takes on C. takes up D. turns up
The world is changing fast every day. I wonder ____ in the future.
A. what will the world look like B. whether the world will have peace
C. how we think of the world D. which country wins the match
