Question

No one doubts that students should study languages, maths and science in high school, but some may be against the idea that they should study art and music as well. To them, these subjects are useless for students' future and are not worth the time and effort. In my opinion, however, it is necessary for middle school students to study art and music.

　　Art and music are a valuable culture legacy（遺產(chǎn)）, which bring us pleasure and enjoyment. Have you ever been deeply moved by Beethoven's famous Fifth Symphony? Have you ever been shocked by the colorful starry night produced by Vincent van Gogh in his paint? Have you ever longed for the moving love between the Butterfly Lovers when you hear this well-known Chinese melody（曲調(diào)）? Art and music are not only images and sounds, but something beyond them. They are the products of passion and human wisdom.

　　Art and music help make students more creative. Artists and musicians are considered the most creative people in the world. It is because art and music sharpen their senses and provide a different perspective (視角)for them to see the world. Many great scientists benefited from art and music. Einstein, the greatest physicist in the 20th century, as well as an excellent violin player, is a good example.

　　Enjoying art and music is also a good way to relax ourselves. Middle school students, who typically carry heavy burdens of study, will definitely benefit from it.

　　In a word, art and music should absolutely be included in the middle school courses, for they can bring students pleasure,creativity and relaxation.

1.According to the author, people who think art and music are useless for middle school students_____.

A. don't realize the value of art and music

B. don't know the history of art and music at all

C. never benefit from artists and musicians

D. know little about the future education

2.In paragraph 2, the author tries to argue that______.

A. Beethoven is one of the greatest musicians

B. art and music help express people's feelings

C. art and music are valuable pictures and sounds

D. art and music bring people joy and relaxation

3.The example of Einstein is used to_______.

A. show the importance of creativity

B. prove that scientists are creative

C. encourage students to study art and music

D. provide students with a new way to see the world

4.Which of the following is used to support the writer's opinion?

A. Art and music are helpful to make students creative learners.

B.Art and music provide people with more opportunities.

C.Art and music help people become scientists.

D.Art and music must help students in other subjects.

5.Which of the following is an effective way for middle school students to study ?

A. Relaxing themselves regularly while studying.

B. Attending concerts during holidays or after school.

C. Avoiding too much homework by studying art and music.

D. Listening to music while studying language, maths or other subjects.

 

Answer 1

1.A

2.D

3.C

4.A

5.A

【解析】

試題分析：許多人認(rèn)為在中學(xué)孩子們學(xué)習(xí)語言，數(shù)學(xué)和科學(xué)是正常的，但是卻并不認(rèn)同必須要學(xué)習(xí)美術(shù)和音樂。但是我不這么認(rèn)為，美術(shù)和音樂作為人類的偉大遺產(chǎn)，應(yīng)該得到傳承。

1.To them, these subjects are useless for students' future and are not worth the time and effort.”可知，反對的人沒有看到美術(shù)和音樂的價值，認(rèn)為這樣是浪費時間和精力。故選A。

2.細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由“Art and music are a valuable culture legacy（遺產(chǎn)）, which bring us pleasure and enjoyment.”可知第二段是在討論美術(shù)和音樂帶給人的快樂和輕松。故選D。

3.細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由“Einstein, the greatest physicist in the 20th century, as well as an excellent violin player, is a good example.”可知愛因斯坦這個偉大的物理學(xué)家也很擅長小提琴。因此這是為了鼓勵人們學(xué)習(xí)藝術(shù)。故選C。

4.細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由“Art and music help make students more creative.”可知藝術(shù)可以幫助人們更有創(chuàng)造力。故選A。

5.5】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由“　In a word, art and music should absolutely be included in the middle school courses, for they can bring students pleasure,creativity and relaxation.”可知作為中學(xué)生在學(xué)習(xí)藝術(shù)的時候應(yīng)該堅持快樂、創(chuàng)造和輕松的原則。故選A。

考點：社科類閱讀。