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3.A new study,conducted by British company Mindlab International,has found that listening to music at work increases accuracy and speed,The Telegraph reported.Perhaps,some parents disagree with this idea,saying,"Switch off the music and Concentrate!"Well,if that's the case with your parents,you might now be able to convince them that you have science on your side.
The company gave 26 participants a series of different tasks for five days in a row,including spell checking,mathematical word problems,data entry,and abstract reasoning.The participants completed these tasks while listening to music or no music at all.
The results showed that while music was playing,88% of participants produced their most accurate test results and 81% completed their fastest work.David Lewis,chairman of Mindlab International,told The Telegraph,"Music is a very powerful management tool if you want to increase not only the efficiency of your workforce but also their emotional state…they are going to become more positive about the work."
However,you may have a list of your favorite songs,but not all kinds of music match all homework.For maths or other subjects involving numbers or attention to detail,you should listen to classical music,the study found.In the study,pop music enabled participants to complete their tasks 58% faster than when listening to no music at all.If you are reviewing your English writing,pop music is the best choice,as it is the best kind for spell checking.It cut mistakes by 14%,compared to listening to no music.After finishing your homework,do you often take time to check your answers?Maybe,some dance music is suitable for you.

28.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?B
A.We cannot live without music            B.Music helps us to learn
C.Different music,different lives         D.Music in the classroom.
29.What did the participants have to do in the study?C
A.Persuade their parents to listen to music.
B.Listen to the same music together.
C.Finish tasks with music or without music at all.
D.Try their best to choose the most suitable music.
30.What does the underlined word"they"refer to in Para 3?A
A.participants                             B.results
C.tests                                        D.tools
31.When you review your English writing,what kind of music is the best choice?B
A.Classical music                            B.Pop music
C.Dance music                                D.Rock music.

分析 短文主要讲了通过科学研究表明,在学习的时候听音乐对你是有帮助的,并介绍了学习什么学科要听什么类型的音乐.

解答 28.B,标题归纳题,短文主要讲了通过科学研究表明,在学习的时候听音乐对你是有帮助的,故答案为B.
29.C,细节理解题,根据句子The participants completed these tasks while listening to music or no music at all.可知,参与者在听音乐和不听音乐的情况下完成这些任务,故答案为C.
30.A,单词指代题,句子前面提到88% of participants produced their most accurate test results and 81% completed their fastest work.很多参与者能快速准确地完成任务,可以推测此处they指代的就是参与者,故答案为A.
31.B,细节理解题,根据句子If you are reviewing your English writing,pop music is the best choice可知,当你复习英语写作时,听流行音乐是好的,故答案为B.

点评 本文是一个社会文化类阅读理解,题目涉及多道细节理解题,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案,切忌胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据.

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