题目内容
The guitar _____ John composed their first hit is now in a music museum.
| A．by what | B．with which | C．on that | D．at which |
B
解析
阅读快车系列答案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 on | B．looking for | C．showing interest in | D．making use of |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| A．Music to Patient Ears | B．Music Popular in Hospitals |
| C．Musicians Work with Doctors | D．People's life Benefits from Music |
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?
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A．13. |
B．14. |
C．15. |
D．16. |
2.Nick likes in his free time.
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A．riding a bike |
B．playing the guitar |
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C．playing computer games |
D．having a school trip |
3.Why was Nick taken to the hospital?
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A．Because he was too excited. |
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B．Because he had a cold in the morning. |
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C．Because he was too nervous of his studies. |
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D．Because he couldn’t move after playing computer games so long. |
4.Nick should to follow the doctor’s advice.
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A．go to a movie |
B．listen to music |
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C．take more exercise |
D．play computer games |
5.Which of the following is True?
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A．Nick is very busy with exams and studies on weekdays. |
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B．Nick will never play computer games. |
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C．Nick likes eating and drinking when he plays computer games. |
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D．Nick has an unhappy and unhealthy life now. |
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A．build a bridge between guitar players |
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B．look for teachers for several music schools |
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C．attract guitar players to attend music classes |
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D．help guitar beginners to improve their techniques |
2.Who will probably contact 510-333-9091?
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A．A music lover |
B．A Hip-Hop lover |
C．A dance lover |
D．A Qi Gong lover |
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A．$135 |
B．$270 |
C．$540 |
D．1,080 |
4.According to Angie, the Qi Gong exercise is _______.
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A．traditional, gentle but unpopular |
B．ancient, positive but complex |
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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.
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A．on |
B．with |
C．out |
D．in |
22.
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A．away |
B．home |
C．inside |
D．alone |
23.
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A．In case |
B．Even though |
C．If only |
D．As if |
24.
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A．polite |
B．kind |
C．different |
D．close |
25.
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A．give |
B．put |
C．take |
D．speed |
26.
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A．nervous |
B．anxious |
C．crazy |
D．familiar |
27.
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A．rough |
B．difficult |
C．disappointing |
D．boring |
28.
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A．promised |
B．persuaded |
C．reminded |
D．suggested |
29.
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A．received |
B．challenged |
C．took |
D．listened |
30.
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A．physically |
B．typically |
C．musically |
D．exactly |
31.
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A．chatting |
B．dancing |
C．writing |
D．drawing |
32.
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A．director |
B．supporter |
C．scholar |
D．sponsor |
33.
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A．however |
B．so |
C．and |
D．still |
34.
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A．ever |
B．often |
C．never |
D．even |
35.
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A．aim |
B．dream |
C．strength |
D．heart |
36.
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A．come true |
B．take risks |
C．pay off |
D．let out |
37.
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A．agrees |
B．likes |
C．intends |
D．offers |
38.
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A．bodies |
B．arms |
C．hands |
D．faces |
39.
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A．jealous |
B．optimistic |
C．proud |
D．happy |
40.
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A．help |
B．read |
C．work |
D．drive |