1、.阅读理解Many people dont realize the importance of music education in the schools today.A new study showed, however, music education is extremely important.In college, music education is one of the largest programs.Teachers have to learn general education materials and techniques.They must learn to pla
2、y every instrument; they must learn music history and music theory; they must learn instrument repair and teaching methods; they must learn conducting and so much more.At the same time, much of our culture and tradition is absorbed in music.Music plays a very important role in our education.Music he
3、lps with math and science.Students learn to count, and how to multiply and divide.Students also use science to help them discover what sounds good together and what doesnt.Students also need science to understand something called the “overtone series”， which is about how music is produced by vibrati
4、on (颤动) and why.Students learn a lot about languages through music.Many songs are written in other languages, including ancient ones.Students must learn to translate these works to understand what they are singing about.A song is likely to be a famous short work set to music; so students are exposed
5、 to that very often while singing.Students learn a huge amount of cooperation (协作) of body parts through music, so parts of the body can work better together.Students must use motor (肌肉运动的) skills in order to play an instrument.Singers and wind (管乐器) players must learn breath control and be in good
6、shape to play.Students learn about art.Some famous pieces were written about important pieces of art, and students learn about the artists and styles as theyre playing the music.Music education also brings higher thinking to our children.It allows them to think about complex patterns.Students have t
7、o be aware of what every other musician does at every time.In that way, it develops cooperation, as well.They tend to develop more ability for learning.As one can see, music is very important to education.本文讲到许多人没有意识到音乐教育的重要性。一项新的研究表明，音乐教育是十分重要的。1What can we infer about learning music in college?AIt
8、 is an easy task without much effort.BIt attracts more and more people to learn.CIt is such a challenging job to finish.DIt has no value to our future life.答案：C解析：细节理解题。根据第二段可知，在大学里，音乐是最大的科目之一，老师需要学习音乐材料与技术，学会各种乐器，学习音乐历史，乐器修理等，可见在大学里学习音乐很有挑战性。所以选C项。2Music benefits us a lot in many ways except for _.
9、Amaking us a scientist laterBimproving language abilityCbettering cooperation of body partsDmaking us think more about how to learn well答案：A解析：推理判断题。根据文中提到Music helps with math and science(音乐能帮助学习数学与科学)，Students learn a lot about languages through music(通过音乐学习语言)，Students learn a huge amount of coop
10、eration (协作) of body parts through music, so parts of the body can work better together(音乐学习过程中学会协作)，可知B、C、D三项都包含在内，所以选A项。3The underlined word “that” in Para.5 refers to “_”Athe music Bthe workCthe culture Dthe language答案：B解析：代词指代题。根据第五段提到 A song is likely to be a famous short work set to music; so
11、students are exposed to that very often while singing.一首歌曲可能是与音乐有关的著名的小作品，因此学生们在唱歌时应多接触这个著作，所以选B项。4What can we know from the passage?AA good achievement of science is vital to music learning.BLearning music to a higher level on ones own is impossible.CPeople have long known the importance of music t
12、o our growth.DMusic has benefits to the allaround development of human beings.答案：D解析：细节理解题。本文通过Music helps with math and science(音乐能帮助学习数学与科学)，Students learn a lot about languages through music(可以通过音乐学习语言)，Students learn a huge amount of cooperation (协作) of body parts through music(通过音乐学习身体的协作)，Musi
13、c education also brings higher thinking to our children(音乐教育能帮助孩子带来更好的思维)，从各个方面来阐明音乐的重要性，所以选D项。.七选五How To Write A Proper “Thank You” EmailIn our daily life, its important that you know how to write a proper, and professional thank you email.Use the correct name.Whoever the person you are writing the
14、 email to is, you want to make sure you thank them by showing them your paying enough attention to know their name.While the difference between Dr and Mr or Joe and Joan, may be a couple letters, theyll notice._1_Explain who you are.You know who you are, and you know why you are writing the letter,
15、but dont leave the recipient (收件人) trying to figure out who the email is from until the end._2_ And also remind them what they did for you.Always use the subject line.Never accept that little message that turns up when you try to send an email without a subject line._3_ An email without a subject li
16、ne is either going to get overlooked or deleted._4_An email with spelling or grammar mistakes shows that you didnt care about the email enough to give it the time to be corrected.Use a signature.Even if it just a simple thank you email, you always want your name to appear.Use a signature to stand ou
17、t._5_ Use bold text for your signature or a slightly different font to stand out from the rest of the generic email.ACorrect it.BBut to do that you have to have a name.CYou want to look professional in all your emails.DTeachers or professors get hundreds of emails a day.ETake the first couple senten
18、ces to reintroduce yourself.FUnder your name write where youre from, your class year.GMake sure you check the spelling of a name before you hit“send”本文针对如何写一个合适而专业的感谢电子邮件给我们提供了一些指导。1G解析：根据上文提到的语境“While the difference between Dr and Mr or Joe and Joan, may be a couple letters, theyll notice”，以及本段主旨“对方的名字要使用正确”可以推知，此处答案为G项“在点击发送前务必要检查名字的拼写”符合语境。2E解析：本段主旨为“要解释你的身份”，此处选择E项“开头几句话要再次介绍自己”符合本段主旨。3D解析：下一句提到“因此一封没有主题句的邮件会被忽略掉”，此处选择D项“老师或教授每天都会收到几百封电子邮件”与下文构成因果关系。4A解析：本段主要论述了发送邮件前反复校对的重要性，故答案为A项“校正它”符合本段主旨。5F解析：本段主要告诉我们如何在邮件末尾签名，此处选择F项“在你的名字后面标注你来自哪里，你所在的年级”符合语境。
