In 1993, researchers at the University of California at Irvine discovered the so

In 1993, researchers at the University ofCalifornia at Irvine discovered the so – called “Mozart Effect” – that collegestudents who listened to ten minutes of Mozart’s Sonata for Two Pianos in Dmajor (D大调) beforetaking an IQ test scored nine points higher than when they had sat in silenceor listened to relaxation tapes. Other studies also have indicated that peoplegain information better if they hear classical or baroque (a style of art)music while studying.

It is said that Albert Einstein was anaverage student until he began playing the violin. "Before that, he had ahard time expressing what he knew," says Hazel Cheilek, orchestra directorat Fairfax County's Thomas Jefferson High School. “Einstein said he got some ofhis greatest inspirations while playing the violin. It liberated his brain sothat he could imagine." In the early 1700s, England's King George I alsofelt he would make better decisions if he listened to good music. Reportedly,Handel responded by composing his Water Music suites to be played while theking floated the Thames on his royal boat. Even Plato in ancient Greecebelieved studying music created a sense of order and harmony necessary forintelligent thought.

The deepest effects take place in youngchildren, while their brains are growing. This year, the same researchers atIrvine’s Center for Neurobiology of Leaming and Memory found that preschoolerswho had received eight months of music lessons scored 80 percent higher oncertain tasks than other youngsters who received no musical training.

Music students continue to beat their non –arts peers (同龄人) onthe SAT, according to the 1999 “Profiles of SAT and Achievement Test Takers” fromThe College Board. Students with coursework in music appreciation scored 42points higher on the math section of the test than students with no courseworkor experience in the arts.

All of this to say "you are thejudge" but listening to Mozart certainly won't hurt you. My point alwaysis that making music is preferable to passive listening and that listening tolive music is always preferable to listening to recorded music. Mozart WILL NOTraise your IQ, but it might help you organize your thoughts better beforetaking a standardized test.

63．When people mention Albert Einstein, King George I and Plato, theybelieve that the effect of music is_______.

A．positive    B．negative    C．suspicious D．sensitive

64．So far researchers at the University of California at Irvine havedone studies about_______.

A．college students who listen to rock music every day

B．people who hear classical music while studying

C．preschoolers with music lessons

D．music students in SAT

65．Which of the following is an opinion rather than a fact?

A．Handel composed Water Music to be played while the kind floated theThames on his boat.

B．Mozart might help you organize your thought better before taking astandardized test.

C．Preschoolers with music training scored higher on object – assemblytasks.

D．Music students continue to beat their non – arts peers on the SAT.

66．What is the author’s opinion about music?

A．He thinks that listening to music is better than making music.

B．He has a doubt whether listening to Mozart will hurt the listeners.

C．He is sure that listening to the music of Mozart will raise people’sIQ.

D．He thinks that live concert is better worth listening to thanrecorded music.

试题答案

【答案】

63—66 ACBD     

【解析】略