题目内容
Make some noise on May 7 for Music Monday.People in the U.S. and Canada will be celebrating the day by singing and playing musical instruments together.
Music Monday is the first day of National Wanna Play Music Week,which runs from May 7 to 13.The National Association of Music Merchants(NAMM) organizes the week?long celebration every year.This marks the seventh year the organization is teaming up with Canada’s Coalition for Music Education(CME),the group that started Music Monday.
“It’s a day to fill the skies with music and bring young people together in song,” CME Executive Director Holly Nimmons said.
The CME started Music Monday in 2005.It is held every year on the first Monday of May.It was created to help people realize the importance of music education programs in schools and in communities.The day also celebrates the benefits of playing music for people of all ages.
NAMM researches the effects of music on children.They found that playing music has positive effects on thinking skills and on confidence.It also teaches self?discipline(自律) and helps kids bond with their peers(同龄人).“Learning musical skills can also help in your studies of other subjects,such as math,reading and language,” Lora Bodmer,who works at NAMM,said.
Their studies show that music can also help people form friendships and connect with different groups.Nimmons says anyone can join in on the day,not just those who are musically gifted.“I think that we all have the music in us,and it’s a matter of confidence,” she said.“Sing with other people or beat drums,just enjoy the music.”
Participants can turn on the radio to join the fun.Each year a song is assigned to Music Monday.This year the song is “Tomorrow Is Coming” by Luke Doucet.The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation(CBC) will be playing the tune at 1 p.m. Eastern Time.People across North America will play or sing the song at the exact same time.The performance is meant to connect people through melody(旋律).More than 700,000 students took part in the concert last year.
Schools,after?school programs,organizations,groups and individuals throughout the U.S. and Canada can all participate in Music Monday.Students who would like to share in the celebration should let their teachers or organization leaders know.But NAMM also encourages people to pick up any instrument and play anytime on the day.
1.What can we learn about Music Monday?
A.National Wanna Play Music Week begins on Music Monday.
B.People can’t sing every day except on Music Monday.
C.Music Monday will last at least seven days.
D.Students can enjoy music on Music Monday freely.
2.The purpose of National Wanna Play Music Week is to ________.
A.advise young people to learn music
B.help students to learn music better
C.get schools and communities closely united
D.call on people to pay more attention to music education
3.Which of the following may be the benefit of music to kids?
A.Kids can get rid of many bad habits.
B.Kids are most likely to do well in their lessons.
C.Kids would like to play with other friends more.
D.Kids will get on well with their parents at home.
4.What do the last two paragraphs mainly tell us?
A.How people will celebrate Music Monday.
B.What students should do on Music Monday.
C.Why a theme song is chosen for Music Monday.
D.Where the celebration of Music Monday will be held.
1.A
2.D
3.B
4.A
【解析】
1.
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段首句“Music Monday is the first day of National Wanna Play Music Week,which runs from May 7 to 13.”可知,音乐星期一标志着音乐周的开始。
2.2】 D
解析 细节理解题。根据第四段第三句“It was created to help people realize the importance of music education programs in schools and in communities.”可知,音乐周是为了唤起人们对学校和社区音乐教育的重视。
3.3】 B
解析 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Learning musical skills can also help in your studies of other subjects...”可知,音乐的好处之一是促进孩子们的学业进步。
4.4】 A
解析 段落大意题。文章最后两段讲述了:可以通过听收音机,共同演奏或者演唱主题歌来庆祝音乐星期一;人人都可以在那一天演奏任何乐器或者是在任何时间演奏来参加音乐星期一。由此可知,这两段主要是讲述音乐星期一的庆祝方式。
“There is an out – of – date idea that children grow up and leave home when they’re 18,and the truth is far from that,” says Mr.Larry Bumpass of the University of Wisconsin.Today unexpected numbers of young adults are living with their parents.“There is a great change in the middle class,” declares Allan Schnaiberg of Northwestern University, whose son, 19, moved back in after an absence of eight months.
Scientists show a number of reasons for this return to the nest.The marriage age is rising, a condition that makes home and its pleasantness particularly attractive to young people.A high divorce (离婚) rate and a low remarriage rate make some differences.For some, the expense of an away - from - home college education has become so great that many students now attend local schools.Even after graduation, young people find their wings tied by terrible housing costs.
Living at home, says Knighton, a school teacher, continues to give security (安全保卫) and moral(道义的) support.Her mother agreed.“Its strange for the kids to pay all that money for rent.It makes sense for kids to stay at home.” But sharing the family home requires changes for all.There are the hassles over bathrooms, telephones and privacy.Some families, however, manage the careful balancing act.But for others, it proves too difficult.Michelle Del Turco, 24, has been home three times and left three times.“What I considered a social drink, my dad considered an alcohol (酒精) problem,” she explains.“He never liked anyone I dated, so I either had to hide away or meet them at friends' houses.”
Just how long should adult children live with their parents before moving on? Most scientists feel lengthy homecomings are a mistake.Children, can end up with a sense of defeat and failure.And aging parents, who should be enjoying some freedom, find themselves stuck with too many things.Many agree that brief visits, however, can work well.
【小题1】According to the author, there was once a trend in the U.S.________.
A.for young adults to leave their parents and live separately |
B.for middle class young adults to stay with their parents |
C.for married young adults to move back home after a lengthy absence |
D.for young adults to get jobs nearby in order to live with their parents |
A.Young adults find housing costs too high. |
B.Young adults are not old enough. |
C.Young adults look for parental comfort and support. |
D.Quite a number of young adults attend local schools. |
A.agreements | B.worries |
C.disadvantages | D.quarrels |
A.They should share the family expenses. |
B.Children should leave their parents when they are grown up. |
C.Adult children should live away from their parents and visit their parents from time to time. |
D.Parents should support their adult children when they are in trouble. |
A.there will certainly be inconveniences in even-day life |
B.most parents find it difficult to keep a bigger family going |
C.the young adults try to be overprotected by their parents |
D.public opinion is against young adults staying with their parents |