人教版（2019）必修第二册Unit5 Music Reading and Thinking同步检测练（有答案）.docVIP

第PAGE8页（共NUMPAGES8页） Unit 5 Music——Reading and Thinking 一、单词拼写 1. If I can be accepted as a volunteer, I will serve the players heart and _____ (心灵). 2. I admit that it is a common ________ (现象) to do part-time jobs among students. 3. _________ (普通的) as they are, my parents are truly my best teachers and I am very proud of them. 4. Toby made an adventure in Africa, where he visited 8 places ______ (总共). 5. Our _____ (乐队) is made up of four students, one being the singer and the rest three playing the guitar, keyboard and drums. 二、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 self-confidence. Teens today have too many learning tasks. Besides, they have family problems, self-confidence 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