Question

   Learning to play an instrument in the right way can be one of the most satisfying and exciting ways to spend your free time. With the right dedication and hard training,you can learn to play any style of sound,any kind of instrument,and start speaking the language of music.

   In elementary schools,children often learn to play instruments such as keyboards or recorders,sing in small choirs,and learn about the elements of musical sound and history of music. Although music education in many nations has traditionally emphasized Western classical music,in recent decades music educators tend to incorporate a sampling of the worlds musical cultures to give a well-rounded musical experience and teach multiculturalism and international understanding.

   In secondary schools,students may often have the opportunity to perform in some type of musical program,such as a choir (唱诗班) ，a school band,a concert band,a marching band,or a jazz band. In some secondary schools,music classes may also be available. In junior high school,music usually continues to be a required part of the course.

   At the university level,students in most arts and humanities programs may receive academic credit for taking music courses,which typically take the form of an overview course on the history of music,or a music appreciation course that focuses on listening to music and learning about different musical styles.

() 1. What's one of the most satisfying and exciting ways to spend your free time?

   A. Learning to play an instrument the right way.

   B. Learning to play sports the right way.

   C. Having the opportunity to perform.

   D. Learning about the elements of musical sound and history of music.

() 2. Lily is six years old,and she is in an elementary school. What can she do?

   A. Learn to play keyboards or recorders.

   B. Sing in small choirs.

   C. Learn about the elements of musical sound and history of music.

   D. All of above.

() 3. Tom wants to join the school band;what kind of school should he be in?

   A. At elementary school. B. At secondary school.

   C. At the university. D. In junior high school.

() 4. How many kinds of school students does the article mention to have different music classes?

   A. 2.   B. 3.   C. 4.   D. 5.

Answer 1

1. A 2. D 3. B 4. B

阅读提示：本文介绍了学习乐器的好处，以及在小学、中学、大学不同阶段学习乐器的方式与达到的能力及一些音乐课的要求。

1. A 细节理解题。由第一段第一句“Learning to play an instrument in the right way can be one of the most satisfying and exciting ways to spend your free time. ”可知，正确地学习一种乐器是度过空闲时 间最令人满意和令人激动的方式之一。因此答案为A.

2. D 细节理解题。由第二段第一句“In elementary schools,children often learn to play instruments such as keyboards or recorders,sing in small choirs,and learn about the elements of musical sound and history of music. ”可知，因此答案为 D.

3. B 细节理解题。由第三段第一'句“In secondary schools,students may often have the opportunity to perform in some type of musical program,such as a choir (唱诗班) ，a school band,a concert band,a inarching band,or a jazz band. ”可知在中学，学生有机会表演一 些音乐节目或加入乐队。因此答案为B.

4. B 判断推理题。由“In Elementary schools,In secondary schools,At the university level ,”可知，因此答案为 B.