Unit 4 单元测试卷-高中英语外研版（2019）必修第二册.docxVIP

U4英语单元检测题 第一部分 阅读+七选五（每题2分，共30分） A ??? Why do people listen to music? The answer may seem simple: Music is pleasant to make and to hear. But music touches our lives in many other ways, too. Music changes our moods ??? My brother doesnt choose music based on what he wants to hear. Instead, he decides what he wants to feel and picks music with that mood in mind. Upbeat, bright-sounding music generally makes people feel happy. But some people enjoy listening to sad music, too. It can be like talking with a friend who understands your suffering. But for some people, sad music can make them feel even sadder. Music helps us get things done Do you ever listen to music while you work? I do, and I find that it sometimes helps me concentrate. According to one expert, music can help you pay attention to boring or repeated tasks. But when you are doing tasks that require more thought, music can disturb打扰 you, making them harder. My mom, a preschool teacher, uses music to manage her class. When she wants to call a child, instead of yelling the childs name, she sings it. This creates a more positive environment, while still getting the childs attention. Music brings people together ??? Music can also bring people closer to each other. This is especially true of music played live. Live music often features a group of people playing different instruments, which makes it a shared experience. Listeners can share in the emotions the song expresses. They also create memories together. ??? And speaking of memories, lots of people connect music with specific places, people or events. Whenever they hear a certain song, they are transported back to some points in the past. Thus music can connect people not only to present people but also to people from their past. ??? Music is far more than just entertainment; it is a powerful force that affects us in many ways. Why do some people enjoy sad music?A. It can get their attention. B. It makes them feel happy. C. It can be like talking with