Unit 2 The universal language Period 1 Welcome to the unit & Reading(1) Ⅰ. 话题拓展阅读。 Our preference for this or that kind of music is obviously a subjective(主观的) matter. It can also be highly unstable(不稳定的), changing not only during a lifetime, but even on a scale of months, or even days. Yet despite such variety, there are three factors that I think are the main contributors(因素).① The first is our upbringing, or the musical background which surrounded us in our formative years(性格形成时期). The kinds of music that we were exposed to when we were small helped to create very specific mental patterns.② However, even the most stable musical pattern can be changed by socio cultural concerns, and these form the second contributor to our musical preferences. Music, probably from the very beginning of the existence of modern humans, has been used to bring people together in various kinds of activities, because it is really efficient at regulating(调节) the bodily and emotional responses of large groups of participants. Whether you're into heavy metal, or hip hop, or jazz, your preferences are guided in part by your desire to be a member of some social circle. These two factors seem to suggest that musical preferences are formed unconsciously, without the listener being aware of it, but this is obviously not the case.③ Nothing is likely to be more important than our own subjective feeling at the time of listening. Especially today, with nearly unlimited access to all styles of music, we use music as a tool for regulating our emotions and moods. This is why when you want to study, you might reach for something simple, without words.④ Or when you're trying to relax before bed, you'll probably listen to something calming. All of these point to the fantastic flexibility of music in our lives. 一、 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 ( ) 1. In writing Paragraph 1, the author aims to _____． A. present some examples B. make a comparison C. list a few reasons D. lead in the topic ( ) 2. What is the function of music in a group activity A. It can make people familiar with a certain culture. B. It can make people calm down. C. It can bring people together. D. It can create specific mental patterns. ( ) 3. What could be inferred from the last paragraph A. While reading, people are more likely to prefer rap music. B. People's preferences for music are totally decided by some uncontrolled factors. C. Subjective feelings play an important role in people's musical preferences. D. Musical preferences are formed unconsciously. ( ) 4. What is the best title for the text A. What Decides People's Taste in Music B. Why So Many People Love Music C. How Music Influences People's Emotions and Moods D. Why Socio Cultural Concerns Influence People's Musical Preferences 二、 分析文中加序号句子的结构，在原句上标出基本成分，然后试着在下面横线上写出译文。 1. 译文：_____ 2. 译文：_____ 3. 译文：_____ 4. 译文：_____ Ⅱ. 七选五。 M ... ...
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