How similar are language and music?
Language is part of our daily lives, no matter where we live in the world. 1 Both language and music play a huge role in our culture and here are some of their similarities.
·Both language and music have a writing system.
In English we record language using the alphabet, which is a collection of letters. Similarly, we use notes to keep a record of music. Musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music. 2 By writing pieces of text or music, we are able to share experiences through time. We can read the ideas or hear the composition of someone who lived hundreds of years ago.
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You can make a good guess at where someone is from by listening to the language they use. In the same way, we know that styles of music are different around the world, giving us the opportunity to explore many different cultures through their music and providing us with music for every situation.
·Both share emotions.
4 Of course you may be able to see it on my face, but you will know for sure through my words. Similarly, music can sound angry, sad or happy. Music can show you exactly how the composer was or is feeling, and allow us to share in that emotion. When you feel happy, you might want to sing and dance to a happy song to celebrate your happiness. 5 I think we have all used music to express or process our emotions, often combining it with language in the form of song lyrics.
A.Both are expressive.
B.Both vary with cultures.
C.How do you know that I am angry?
D.We use language to express our thoughts.
E.So just as you read English, you can read music.
F.Similarly, music is part of many people’s lives.
G.In contrast, you probably also listen to sad music when you are feeling down.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
答案
[语篇解读] 本文主要介绍了语言和音乐的相同之处。
1.F 过渡句。由Language is part of our daily lives, no matter where we live in the world.以及空格后面的Both language and music play a huge role in our culture and here are some of their similarities.可知,这里意思是:同样地,音乐也是许多人生活的一部分。故选F项。
2.E 推断句。由空格后面的By writing pieces of text or music, we are able to share experiences through time. We can read the ideas or hear the composition of someone who lived hundreds of years ago.可知,这里意思是说正像你可以读英语一样,你也能读音乐,选E。
3.B 主旨句。由In the same way, we know that styles of music are different around the world, giving us the opportunity to explore many different cultures through their music and providing us with music for every situation.可知,这里意思是说两者都随着文化而变化,选B。
4.C 推断句。由Of course you may be able to see it on my face, but you will know for sure through my words. Similarly, music can sound angry, sad or happy.可知,这里意思是:你怎么知道我生气了?故选C项。
5.G 过渡句。由When you feel happy, you might want to sing and dance to a happy song to celebrate your happiness.可知,这里意思是:与此相反,当你感到沮丧时,你可能会听悲伤的音乐。选G项。
