题目内容
Kids in primary schools in Bellaire, Ohio, US have something to sing about. For the past several years, public primary schools in that town didn't offer music classes. They didn't have the money to pay for them. But now they have got the money to bring back music.
Many school officials (行政官员) across the US say music classes get students excited about going to school. Also, studies have shown that music classes may boost brainpower (促进脑力). For example, researchers from the University of Southern California did a study. They found that the brains of 10 and11-year-olds who learned to play a musical instrument developed faster than the brains of kids who didn't.
Though most people aren't opposed to teaching music in schools, not everyone says it's necessary. Many school teachers say that learning music means less time spent on maths, writing and science, all of which may be more useful to students later in life. Here's what two kids think.
Music should be taught in school for the simple reason that it makes learning more fun. We have music classes at my school, and I love them! In 2018, a research company called Grunwald Associates did a survey (调查) on music education. More than 60% of parents whose kids took music classes in school said their child is more focused (专注的).
Noah
At my school, we don't have music classes. I think that's OK because it gives us more time to focus on main subjects, like reading and maths. It's more important to learn these subjects than it is to learn how to play a musical instrument. If someone wants to take music classes, he or she can do it outside of school. I take piano classes after school, so it doesn't take time away from my other classes.
Sophia
1.Paragraph 2 uses an example to show that________.
A. students in the US like going to school
B. students in the US like taking music classes
C. music classes are good for students' brain development
D. 10 and 11-year-olds learn to play musical instruments faster
2.What do the underlined words "opposed to" in Paragraph 3 mean in Chinese?
A. 理解 B. 精通 C. 研究 D. 反对
3.Which of the following does Noah probably agree with?
A. Music adds fun to learning. B. Schools should do music research.
C. Music is useful to students later in life. D. Schools should make music classes simple.
4.What can we learn about Sophia?
A. She hates reading and maths. B. She thinks it is boring to play the piano.
C. She goes home immediately after school. D. She studies in a school without music class
Have you ever been to Singapore? For many Chinese tourists, this small island in Southeast Asia is a wonderful place to take a holiday. On the one hand, more than seventy-five percent of population are of Chinese descent, so you can simply speak Putonghua a lot of time. On the other hand, Singapore is an English-speaking country.
Maybe you fear that you won’t be able to find anything you want to eat in a foreign country. In Singapore, however, you’ll find a lot of Chinese food. It’s easy for you to find rice, noodles, or dumplings. If you’re feeling very brave, Singapore is an excellent place to try new food. Whether you like Indian food, Western food, or Japanese food, you’ll find them all in Singapore.
One great thing about Singapore is that the temperature is almost the same all year round t seldom drops below 20℃. It’s warm and wet the whole year This is because it is so close to the equator. So you can choose to go whenever you like—spring, summer, autumn or winter! And, of course, it’s not too far from China. For those who enjoy the sun and the beach, Singapore is an ideal place.
On the northeast coast of Singapore, Changi Village is far from the noise of central Singapore. The buildings are modern, but there’s still a village terminal (晚期的) atmosphere. There’s a small, attractive seaside camp site across the Changi Creek from the bus terminal, where you can watch the planes gliding into Changi airport while relaxing on the sand.
Most large cities have zoos, but have you ever been to a zoo at night? Singapore has a night zoo called the “Night Safari”. It might seem strange to go to a zoo when it’s dark. But if you’ve ever been to a zoo during the daytime, you might understand why Night Safari is so special. A lot of animals only wake up at night, so this is the best time to watch them. At the Night Safari, you can watch these animals in more natural environment than a normal zoo.
Location | A small island which lies in the southeast of Asia. It is very 1. the equator. | ||
Population | Over three 2. of population are of Chinese descent. You can communicate with most local people in Putonghua 3. difficulty. | ||
4. | You can 5. find Chinese food. If you are brave 6. to try new food, Singapore is the right place. | ||
Temperature | The temperature stays almost 7. 20℃ all year around. You can choose to go there in any 8. because of the climate. | ||
Sight | Changi Village | Unlike 9. central Singapore, it is a quiet village with modern buildings. | |