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阅读理解     Can you imagine a world without music? Studies show that public schools across the country are cutting back on music classes to save money. Worse, some schools have never had music classes to begin with. But without them, students' academic growth and emotional health could suffer. In fact, music classes are necessary for all students in schools.     Recent studies by Brown University have shown that students who received music education classes were better in math and reading skills than those without music classes. Another study by The College Board found that students taking music and art classes got higher points. Students' academic success seems to depend on their taking part in music education.     Music programs in public schools also help to add to a student's sense of pride and self­confidence. Teens today have too many learning tasks. Besides, they have family problems, self­confidence problems, relationship troubles, and choices about drugs and alcohol. All of these can stop academic success, but music education can help. A study by The Texas Commission on Drug and Alcohol Abuse found that students who took part in school music programs were less likely to turn to drugs. Music programs encourage students to work together to produce an excellent performance.     Music crosses language, class, cultural and political boundaries (界限). Music allows students from different countries to connect. For example, at a school talent show, a new Japanese student played a piano duet (二重奏) with an American classmate. Although they could not communicate verbally (口头上), they were able to read the music in order to play the duet. Two students from different cultures worked as a team with self­confidence and common purpose through music.     The gift of music is priceless. We need to be sure to have necessary music classes for all students. The world is losing its music, and putting music into schools is the first step to get it back. （1） Education with music classes could ___________. A . waste a lot more money from parents B . have a bad influence on the quality of education C . lead to a lot of emotional problems easily D . help students improve their school work （2） The two studies seem to show that ___________. A . students with great success attended music lessons B . music plays an important role in students' success C . not all students took part in music lessons D . students having music classes are better in all lessons （3） The example in Paragraph 4 mainly suggests that ___________. A . music makes cross­country communication possible B . different cultures have different styles of music C . Japan has a good international relationship with America D . Japanese and American students are good at playing the piano （4） What is the best title for the text? A . Music — a bridge to understanding B . How to get music back C . Music education in schools D . The importance of listening to music 答案： D B A C

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