三、音乐不仅能让人们的心情变好，还有助于提升听力、帮助病人康复！在今天的音乐节活动中，让我们一起感受它的神奇魔力！阅读下面短文，从方框中选择合适的选项补全短文。
Is there a connection between music and language? According to recent studies, the answer is yes: 1 Here, we look at two examples.
A recent study by researcher Kraus shows that playing a musical instrument can improve a person's hearing ability. 2 The people in the first group were musicians, while those in the second group had no musical training. The musicians can hear the talking person more clearly.
3 Think about violinists in an orchestra(管弦乐队). When the violinists play with the group, they hear their own instrument and many others, too. But the violinists must listen closely to what they are playing, and pay no attention to the other sounds. In this way, musicians are able to focus on certain sounds, even in a room with lots of noise.
Schlaug, a doctor at Harvard Medical School, works with stroke(中风) patients. Because of their illness, these people cannot say their names, addresses, or other information normally. However, they can still sing. 4 Why does this work? Schlaug isn't sure. Music seems to make different parts of the brain work, including the damaged(损坏的) parts. This might help patients use that part of the brain again.
Music improves concentration, memory, listening skills, and our overall language abilities. 5 Playing an instrument or singing can help us do better in school and keep our brain sharp(敏锐的) as we get older. Music is not only enjoyable but also good for us in many other ways.
A. It can even help sick people get better.
B. Music helps people solve some hearing problems.
C. Music improves certain language abilities in the brain.
D. The violinists develop their memories by playing the violin.
E. Musicians hear better because they learn to pay attention to certain sounds.
F. Schlaug was surprised to find that singing words helped his patients speak.
G. In his study two groups of people listened to a person talking in a noisy room.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
四、传统文化与现代创新之间如何平衡呢？凯的一次古琴独奏经历或许可以带给我们一些启示。阅读下文，我们一起来了解一下吧。
"Click, click, click..." The drummer hit the drumsticks against each other to give a beat, and the band started to play. Kai played a guqin solo, and for most of the show, he played along with the rhythm of the drums. The band played faster and faster. Kai's classmates jumped to their feet, clapping and screaming. When the music ended, there was an awkward(尴尬的) silence. They all looked at the teachers.
Mr Li asked, "What were you trying to express?"
Kai murmured, "I wanted to do something different... to modernize the guqin's sound."
"Well, it's a good try. But you know it has over 3,000 years of history. I don't think you've presented the characteristics(特点) well," said Mr Li. "The music was... We could hardly hear the guqin," added Miss Zhou. "I'm afraid I can't give you high marks."
"Please, can I have another chance?" begged Kai.
They finally agreed.
Alone in the hall later, Kai sat in his chair, feeling a little sad. "I understand what you were trying to do," Kai looked up and saw Miss Zhou by his side. "But before you can break the rules, you have to master them."
Kai was puzzled. What did she mean?
"The guqin is connected to nature. The bottom board represents the ground, and the rounded top board represents the sky. A wonderful guqin performance shows the harmony(和谐) between people and nature."
"Miss Zhou, is it fine to play the guqin with other instruments?"
"Because it is so quiet," replied Miss Zhou, "it's usually played alone. Sometimes, it can be played with the dizi or another guqin. Every note matters. And you know, there's Chinese philosophy(哲理) behind every form of art. That's what makes Chinese art special. We should try hard to keep the value of traditions and connect them with modern life."
"Is it true that Confucius played the guqin?"
"Exactly. Confucius believed that music was necessary for a well-rounded education. It could help a person develop his inner self."
"Can I make it modern?" Kai was wondering if he had asked a stupid question.
"Ancient musicians followed traditions to show respect. To modernize it, try to find the right way to keep the value. How will you change your piece?"
"I'm not sure yet," said Kai. "But I'm going to do something different again."
That night, Kai kept thinking about the next show. "How can I present the guqin and balance the traditional spirit with a modern touch?" he wondered.
Then, he had an idea.
()1. In Kai's teachers' eyes, his first performance failed mainly because he didn't .
A. play the drums well
B. work well with others
C. express personal feelings
D. show the guqin's value
()2. Why did Miss Zhou mention Confucius when talking with Kai?
A. To tell Kai the guqin has a long history.
B. To explain the cultural value of the guqin.
C. To advise Kai to learn from ancient musicians.
D. To show Confucius was good at playing the guqin.
()3. 新考法 事件排序 Which of the following is the CORRECT order of the story?
a. Miss Zhou gave her advice to Kai.
b. The classmates kept a short silence.
c. Kai asked for another chance to play.
d. The teachers pointed out Kai's problem.
e. Kai played the guqin with drum rhythms.
A. a-e-d-c-b
B. e-b-d-c-a
C. e-a-b-d-c
D. a-b-d-e-c
()4. What lesson has Kai learnt from his experience?
A. Strict rules will stop our creativity in music.
B. Traditional instruments should be modernized.
C. Creation requires us to understand the traditions first.
D. The guqin is necessary for a well-rounded education.
()5. 新考法 情节推断 What might Kai do in the next show?
A. Playing in a pop style.
B. Adding folk melodies only.
C. Performing a solo in a new form.
D. Combining the guqin with drums or dizi while respecting traditions.