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【题目】Music is often thought of as “easy” or “play time”， but it's not that at all. Music plays a very important part in our education. Students who learn music learn a lot of music history at school. This includes “modes (调式)”，which were used in churches during the development of music. They are still used today. Students learn about the historical events that were taking place when the music they play was written. They learn what the music was used for. So much of our culture is in music and has been for centuries. Music also helps with science. Students use science to help them discover what sounds good together and what doesn't. Students also need science to understand something called the “overtone series”, which is about how music is produced by vibration (颤动) and why. Students learn a lot about languages. Many songs are written in other languages, including ancient ones. Students must learn to translate these works to understand what they are singing about. Some songs are famous poems or short works set to music. Students learn a huge amount of coordination (协调) through music, so parts of the body can work better together. Students must use fine motor skills in order to play an instrument. Singers and players must learn breath control and be in good shape to play.

Students learn about art. Some famous pieces were written about important works of art, and students learn about the artists and styles as they're playing the music. Music education also brings higher thinking to ourspan> children. It allows them to think about complex patterns (How can I make my part sound better？How do this music and these different parts fit together？). Students have to know absolutely what every other musician does at all times. In that way, it develops teamwork. As one can see, music is very important to education besides bringing us fun.

【1】Learning music is helpful to the following subjects EXCEPT ________．

A. science B. language C. politics D. history

【2】Students who learn music have to translate songs ________．

A. because they are learning the language

B. because they must understand what they are singing about

C. because the songs are ancient ones

D. because they are famous poems

【3】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Modes are still used in modern music.

B. Different kinds of music show different cultures.

C. It's easier for athletes to learn to play an instrument.

D. A good musician should know the importance of teamwork.

【4】What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The importance of music.

B. The importance of music education.

C. Ways to learn music well.

D. Skills music students should have.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】B

【3】C

【4】B

【解析】

试题分析：全文重点说明了音乐对各门学科学习的帮助，说明音乐教育的重要性。

【1】C细节理解题。第二段说明音乐在历史学科上的帮助；第三段说明其在自然科学方面的帮助；第四段说明其在语言方面的帮助。文中没有提到政治，故选C。

【2】B细节理解题。根据第一段中的Students must learn to translate these works to understand what they are singing about.学生们一定要把这些作品翻译过来，因为他们需要理解他们所唱的内容。故选B。

【3】C细节理解题。文中没有提到运动员与学习乐器之间的关系。所以可知C项不是正确的，故选C。

【4】B主旨大意题。全文重点说明了音乐对各门学科学习的帮助，故B项“音乐教育的重要性”十分切题。故选B。