Throughout time, people have loved music for its ability to transport them into a world of rhythm and melody. Recently more and more hospitals and clinics have been tapping into the power of music –not only to comfort patients, but to help cure them as well. Welcome to the world of music therapy(疗法).
After each of the two world wars, musicians visited hospitals and played instruments for injured soldiers suffering from emotional and physical pain. Today's music therapists continue this practice, playing instruments such as guitars and harps to bring comfort to their audiences.
Therapist Eric Mammen encourages his patients at a children’s hospital to participate with him as he plays. During visits with 13-year-old cancer patient Lawrence Garcia, Mammen encourages Garcia to beat on electric drums while he plays the guitar. The therapy won’t cure his cancer, but it does, according to Garcia’s mom, take away much of the boy’s depression(沮丧).
Music therapy can put patients in better moods and ease the symptoms of depression according to the American Music Therapy Association. Other benefits include relieving pain, calming tension, aiding sleep, reducing worry or fear, and easing muscle tension.
Jose Haro personally experienced the benefits of music therapy when he was recovering from heart surgery. During his recovery, he played a piano whose keys lit up, indicating which keys to touch to play along with the background music. Soon he was playing tunes and noticing something strange. “I was searching for my pain.” He says of his experience, “but it was gone.”
While Haro's experience provides an evidence of the power of music to relieve pain, scientific research has proven music also helps patients with Alzheimer's disease and arthritis.
In addition, music therapy helps premature babies. Doctors are tapping into a powerful way to teach premature babies that haven’t yet learned how to suck. Doctors use a device that comforts the babies by playing music when they suck on a pacifier(奶嘴). Soon the babies learn to suck in return for music, gaining weight faster and going home earlier than those who do not use the device.
Even perfectly healthy people are discovering the power of music to calm and heal. Drum circles attract people who find stress relief in beating out rhythms. While music is not a cure-all, it does make life a little easier.
【小题1】In the first paragraph, the underlined phrase “ tapping into “ can be replaced by “_________”

A.discussing onB.looking for C.showing interest inD.making use of
【小题2】According to the passage, Jose Haro_______________.
A.went through an obvious effect of music on his recovery
B.was asked to play the piano with the background music
C.felt no pain in his surgery because of music therapy
D.recovered from heart disease completely
【小题3】From the passage, we know_________________.
A.music can prevent people from suffering from arthritis
B.Garcia found much comfort in music according to his mom
C.musicians cured many soldiers after each of the two world wars
D.the more music they listen to, the faster premature babies gain weight
【小题4】What is the best title for this passage?
A.Music to Patient EarsB.Music Popular in Hospitals
C.Musicians Work with DoctorsD.People's life Benefits from Music

信息匹配(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
请阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。 【温馨提示】如果该题选E,请填涂AB;如果选F,请填涂CD。
首先,请阅读下列笔友俱乐部成员的信息:
A. Culture fan: Karen, 17, American. She’s simply fascinated with other cultures. Her best friends come from four different countries. She enjoys foreign music and movies. She likes reading books, especially about culture and history. Send her a message at rickyroberts1000@yahoo.com.
B. Open-minded girl: Sarah, 17, Chinese. She spends most of her time knitting, dancing and seeing movies. She likes swimming, listening to music, learning foreign languages, collecting stamps and playing games. She’s willing to make friends with anyone between 17 —19 years of age. Her email: Sarah@hotmail.com.
C. Language Talents: Takumi is 18. This Japanese boy has mastered several languages such as Japanese, English and Russian. He likes learning about different cultures and listening to music. Do you want to learn languages? His email: ff8_angel19xx@hotmail.com.
D. Traveling around the world: Mary, 18, American. She enjoys art, pop music, and travel. She has been to several countries such as Italy, the UK, Ireland, China, and France, and she is always curious about different cultures. Her email address is bandana4real@hotmail.com.
E. Sports lover: Rodrigo, 22, Australian. He’s a teacher of physical education and a personal trainer. He likes sports very much. He also likes to write books. Contact him at lby4real@yahoo.com.
F. Music-loving girl: Ada, 19, English. She’s a college student. She plays some instruments: the piano, the guitar, and the violin. She plays the piano quite well. She can dance and sing really well in French, Japanese, Romanian, Italian, etc. Her email: si_a91@hotmail.com.
请阅读以下希望找到理想笔友者的自我介绍,然后根据他们的要求,匹配他 / 她拟要找的笔友俱乐部成员:
【小题1】I’m Andy, a second-year university student from the U.S. My major is elementary education, so I will become a teacher. In March 2008 I’m going to Japan to study at the Nagasaki College of Foreign Language. I’d like to make friends with someone who can help me with Japanese.
【小题2】My name is Eliza. I’m a very outgoing girl. I love playing the piano. I hope to become a pianist. I also play the guitar. I can sing in several languages. I’m looking for someone who has a lot in common with me.
【小题3】 I’m Anna, and I live in Canada. I speak English, French and Spanish. A lot of things interest me, especially other countries’ cultures, because I would like to see what other people’s lives are like. If you are interested in the same things, let’s become friends.
【小题4】 I’m Emilio Ukabi. I’m a boy of 18 years old, from Nigeria. I want to become an engineer in computer science and my favorite hobby is playing basketball. Really, I love this game. I’d like to be your friend, as long as you are sporty.
【小题5】I am Emiri, a 17-year-old girl from Tokyo, Japan. I want to make friends all over the world! I seek girls or boys around my age who have similar hobbies― listening to American pop music and traveling abroad. 

Nick is a 14-year-old school boy. His life is full of exams and studies on weekdays. He has little free time. He thinks playing computer games is the best way to make him relax. When he has free time, he sits in front of the computer. Just like that way, he neither eats nor drinks for several hours.

Last weekend, he played games on the computer again. He was too excited and didn't want to move. He didn't have anything for six hours. When he had to go to the bathroom, he found he could not move. He was taken to the hospital. The doctor told him he should do some more different kinds of activities. In other words, he needs more exercise and outdoor activities to make him have a healthy body.

After coming back from the hospital, Nick follows the doctor's advice. He often plays soccer with his friends. Sometimes he still plays computer games on weekends, but he never does it for long. Now, he lives a happy and healthy life.

1.How old is Nick?

A.13.

B.14.

C.15.

D.16.

2.Nick likes       in his free time.

A.riding a bike

B.playing the guitar

C.playing computer games

D.having a school trip

3.Why was Nick taken to the hospital?

A.Because he was too excited.

B.Because he had a cold in the morning.

C.Because he was too nervous of his studies.

D.Because he couldn’t move after playing computer games so long.

4.Nick should       to follow the doctor’s advice.

A.go to a movie

B.listen to music

C.take more exercise

D.play computer games

5.Which of the following is True?

A.Nick is very busy with exams and studies on weekdays.

B.Nick will never play computer games.

C.Nick likes eating and drinking when he plays computer games.

D.Nick has an unhappy and unhealthy life now.

 

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Thousands of Qi Gong lovers around the world have experienced the extraordinary benefits of this gentle, ancient Chinese exercise form and are healthier and happier for it. Join us to experience the benefits for yourself!

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1.The purpose of the first advertisement is to _______.

A.build a bridge between guitar players

B.look for teachers for several music schools

C.attract guitar players to attend music classes

D.help guitar beginners to improve their techniques

2.Who will probably contact 510-333-9091?

A.A music lover

B.A Hip-Hop lover

C.A dance lover

D.A Qi Gong lover

3.Sarah and Jessey decide to attend the dance classes for six months. They each will have to pay  _________ .

A.$135

B.$270

C.$540

D.1,080

4.According to Angie, the Qi Gong exercise is _______.

A.traditional, gentle but unpopular

B.ancient, positive but complex

C.simple, effective but a little violent

D.traditional, gentle and effective

 

My dad has been driving a truck for almost his entire life. He’s usually  1.  all the weekdays and comes home only at weekends. Sometimes he stays ___2.__for two weeks at a time. __3._I don't get to see him as often as I wish, we remain very __4.___.

My dad is the type of person who doesn't let you __5.__ up anything that you start. When I was eleven, my father bought me a piano. At first I was so __6.__ about it that I would spend hours and hours learning how to play. Then it got _7._. I was so tired of it that I asked if I could stop. Much as I tried, he __8.__me to go on. Now I have been playing for almost five years. I love it and I' m glad I __9._my dad's advice.

My dad is _10.__talented, for he has been playing the guitar for over 20 years. Under his influence, I also like 11.    now. Sometimes my dad can be my biggest  12.  . He makes me smile even when I lose in a talent show13.  . Sometimes he can be my biggest critic(批评家). He   14.  ignore the small mistakes I make. He encourages me never to lose   15.  , because he thinks that all my efforts will   16.   one day.

My dad is generous. Every Thursday night, he    17.   to read to the children at a children’s club. When he reads, their   18.   light up with curiosity about what will happen next. I feel   19.   of having a person in my family who cares enough to volunteer to   20. .

I love Dad with all my heart. He’s a hero in my heart and the most wonderful person in the world.

21. 

A.on

B.with

C.out

D.in

22.

A.away

B.home

C.inside

D.alone

23.

A.In case

B.Even though

C.If only

D.As if

24.

A.polite

B.kind

C.different

D.close

25.

A.give

B.put

C.take

D.speed

26.

A.nervous

B.anxious

C.crazy

D.familiar

27.

A.rough

B.difficult

C.disappointing

D.boring

28. 

A.promised

B.persuaded

C.reminded

D.suggested

29.

A.received

B.challenged

C.took

D.listened

30. 

A.physically

B.typically

C.musically

D.exactly

31. 

A.chatting

B.dancing

C.writing

D.drawing

32.

A.director

B.supporter

C.scholar

D.sponsor

33.

A.however

B.so

C.and

D.still

34.

A.ever

B.often

C.never

D.even

35.

A.aim

B.dream

C.strength

D.heart

36. 

A.come true

B.take risks

C.pay off

D.let out

37.

A.agrees

B.likes

C.intends

D.offers

38.

A.bodies

B.arms

C.hands

D.faces

39.

A.jealous

B.optimistic

C.proud

D.happy

40.

A.help

B.read

C.work

D.drive

 

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