Question

We know music is very important in our daily life．Do you notice music playing at any of those places when you go somewhere? Today, most stores，stations，restaurants and other places play music．You might even hear music in an office or on a farm．

    Scientists believe that music influences the way people behave．They think that the sound of western classical(古典)music makes people feel richer．When a restaurant plays classical music，people spend more money on food and drinks．When the restaurant plays modern music，people spend less money．Without music，people spend even less．

    Scientists also believe that loud，fast music makes people eat faster．Some restaurants  play fast music during their hours．This makes people eat faster and leave quickly．Restaurants can make more money in this way．

    Some scientists think that music makes you think and learn better．They say that music helps students to be more active．It is true that people learn better when they are relaxed．And 1istening to music can help you relax．

  The next time you hear music somewhere，be careful，it might influance the way you do things．

1.According to the passage，scientists believe that music can ________．

A．create different feelings for us

B．only help us develop good habits

C．develop our interest in money

D．influence natural environments

2.Western classical music is often thought to be _______．

A．a sign of being slower

B．something about strength

C．a sign of being richer

D．something with new styles

3.Which type of music can make people work faster?

A．Light music        B．Rock music

C．Sweet music        D．Soft music

4.The habit of 1istening to music can make a student ________.

A．slow in action

B．feel more stressed

C．relax in mind

D．worry about studies

5.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A．Music in restaurants

B．Good and bad music

C．Types of music

D．Music and behavior

Answer

1.A

2.C

3.B

4.C

5.D

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文讲述了音乐对人的行为的影响，例如不同个音乐可以影响消费者和的消费行为；快节奏的音乐使人吃饭速度变快；音乐可以使人放松，更好的的学习和思考等。

1.判断推理题。这篇文章讲述了不同的音乐给人的活动带来不同的影响，故选A，音乐给人带来的不同感受。

2.细节理解题。根据文中描述They think that the sound of western classical music makes people feel richer.他们认为西方经典音乐使人感觉更富有，故选C。

3.判断推理题。根据文中描述Some restaurants play fast music during their busy hours．This makes people eat faster and leave quickly.一些饭店在高峰时期播放节奏快的音乐，这可以使人们更快的吃饭和离开。A轻音乐；B摇滚音乐；C甜美的音乐；D轻音乐；所以选B。

4.】细节理解题。根据文中描述They say that music helps students to be more active．It is true that people learn better when they are relaxed And listening to music can help you relax他们说音乐帮助学生更活跃，当人们方式的时候可以学得更好，而音乐可以帮助我们放松。故选定C，音乐可以帮助学生学得更好。

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考点：科普类短文阅读。