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（影响） the way people behave（表现）. 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 busy 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 listening to music can help you relax.

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

1.According to the text, scientists believe that music can                 .

A.create different feelings for us

B.help us to develop good habits

C.develop our interest in money

D.influence natural environments

2.Western classical music is often considered to be                 .

A.a sign of being slower B.something about manners

C.a sign of being richer D.something with new styles

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

A.Light music. B.Rock music. C.Sweet music. D.Soft music.

4.The habit of listening to music can make a student                 .

A.slow in action B.care about manners

C.fresh in mind D.worry about studies

5.Which of the following can be the best title of 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】

文章主要介绍音乐会影响人的行为，所以在不同的地方会播放不同的音乐。例如不同的音乐可以影响消费者的消费行为，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。根据文章第四段的句子“Some scientists think that music makes you think and learn better. They say that music helps students to be more active.”可知，听音乐的习惯让学生思维清晰。故选C。

5.主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段的句子“The next time you hear music somewhere, be careful, It might influence the way you do things.”可知，文章主要介绍音乐会影响人的行为。故选D。