Question

根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出正确选项，并将所选答案涂到答题卡的相应位置上。

For some people, music is no fun at all. About 4% of the population is what scientists call “amusic”. People who are amusic are born without the ability to enjoy musical notes. Amusic people often cannot tell the differences between two songs.

As a result, songs sound like noise to an amusic. Many amuics compare the sound of music to pieces of metal hitting each other. Life can be hard for amusics. In fact, most people cannot begin to understand what it feels like to be an amusic. Just going to a restaurant or a shopping center can be uncomfortable or even painful. That is why many amusics have to stay away from places where there is music. However, this can result in social loneliness. “I used to hate parties,” says Margaret, a seventy-year-old woman who only recently discovered that she was amusic. By studying people like Margaret, scientists are finally learning how to identify(辨别) this unusual condition.

Scientists say that the brains of amusics are different from those of people who can enjoy music. The difference is complex(复杂的), and it is not connected with poor hearing. Amusics can understand other non-musical sounds well. They also have no problems understanding common speech. Scientists compare amusics to people who just can’t see certain colors.

Many amusics are happy when their condition is finally diagnosed(诊断). For years, Margaret felt embarrassed about her problem music. Now she knows that she is not alone. That makes it easier for her to explain. When people invite me to a concert, I just say “No, thanks. I’m amusic.” says Margret.

1.Amusics are the people who _________.

A. have poor listening

B. are born without the ability to enjoy musical notes

C. like music at times

D. didn’t like music when they were young

2.How old is Margaret?

A. 40 years old. B. 50 years old.

C. 60 years old. D. 70 years old.

3.According to the passage, which statement is TRUE?

A. Amusics can feel comfortable when they are in the shopping center.

B. Life can be easy for amusics.

C. Scientists identify amusics by studying amusic people.

D. Few amusics are happy when their condition is finally diagnosed.

4.What causes amusics different from most people according to scientists?

A. Their brains.

B. Their lack of colors.

C. Their problems with speech.

D. Their poor hearing.

5.What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Some people’s inability to enjoy music.

B. Amusics’ strange behaviors.

C. Musical ability.

D. How to treat amusics.

Answer 1