1 . Jack wanted to learn to play the piano by        after a live concert.

A．him

B．his

C．he

D．himself

2 . Music is arguably the most life-enriching academic subject.     1    . It can bring lots of important benefits to your child’s education, many of which you may not have considered before.

Increase language capabilities

Music and language have a far-reaching relationship. Musical training stimulates the same part of the brain that deals with understanding language. Children who have some exposure to music al education will, therefore, have a greater understanding of tones and how different phrases are arranged.     2    .

Improve hand-eye coordination (协调)

    3    . It takes considerable hand-eye coordination to learn almost any instrument. Those who master their craft are blessed with a unique skill; it’s something that can be applied to other areas of general life. It can also help elsewhere in education, as writing skills and art require the hands and eyes to work together.

    4    

Music is a great way for your child to meet new people and create lasting friendships. If they decide to take up music as an extracurricular (课外的) activity, they’ll be bonding with like-minded children who share their passion. In a time when children are increasingly interested in communicating online and focusing on digital skills, music is a refreshing return to face-to-face contact.

Bring about a sense of achievement

When your child does achieve a musical goal, they get the incredible satisfaction that comes from working hard to obtain something.     5    . Self-trust is one of the most valuable skills a child can have and music is one of the best ways to allow it to develop in your child.

A．Develop social skills

B．Encourage teamwork

C．In that sense, music is a great confidence builder

D．Hand-eye coordination is important in many sports

E．Learning an instrument to a high level is no easy task

F．It activates emotional responses and creativity like no other

G．It can be incredibly useful if your child is learning a second language

3 . Look! The girl          on the stage is my cousin, Lily.

A．singing

B．sung

C．sing

D．sings

4 . Let’s set out right now,        we will be late for our flight.

A．and

B．or

C．but

D．so

5 . Mount Qomolangma is        mountain in the world.

A．the highest

B．the higher

C．highest

D．higher

6 . He has read a lot of books on arts        he wants to be an artist in the future.

A．because

B．though

C．once

D．unless

7 . The fridge        still full. It’s unnecessary to go shopping now.

A．are

B．is

C．were

D．was

8 . I think we are old enough to        these problems on our own.

A．put on

B．get into

C．get over

D．put off

9 . John, take good care of yourself!        comes first no matter what you do.

A．Confidence

B．Health

C．Quality

D．Wealth

10 . If you’ve ever needed a sign to let you know you’re on the right path, Ben Lyne of Eagle Mountain, Utah, is here for you.

Ben Lyne has been jogging for years. However, last February, he decided to make things more meaningful on his morning runs. As he jogged along, he often saw the faces of people passing by in cars. Noticing how unhappy many people looked as they drove long hours to work, he decided to carry a sign that simply says, “I believe in you.”

At first, he wasn’t sure whether anyone would notice it. Then, messages started appearing on a website page of Eagle Mountain’s community. People were noticing and appreciating (感激) his encouragement.

“When I first saw Ben holding up his sign, I was driving to the University of Utah Neurosciences Center” said Jordan Smith. “I have a long history of health issues from brain cancer (癌症), several brain operations, and so on. That day I saw the sign Ben was holding up was just what I needed to get through my fears of seeing my doctor. I helped myself calm down and believe that everything would be OK.”

In fact, another man who spotted (发现) the sign while driving stopped to tell Ben the sign had saved his life. Last Saturday, this guy was just thinking about ending his life when he saw Ben with a sign in hand, which helped him out of it.

Ben now brings the sign with him everywhere he goes, even when he goes on vacation overseas. He hopes to spread his message of love and encouragement everywhere he goes!

Ben’s simple message of acceptance is changing lives, one run at a time! We hope his sign finds the people who need it most.

1. What can we learn about Ben Lyne from Paragraph 2?

A．He keeps evening rums	B．He goes to work on foot.
C．He likes watching people.	D．He cares about other people.

2. Why does Ben hold up a sign while jogging?

A．To make people feel fun.	B．To encourage people around.
C．To get support from people.	D．To say hello to people passing by.

3. What do people think of Ben Lyme?

A．Interesting

B．Inspiring

C．Humorous.

D．Foolish.

4. What does the underlined word “acceptance” in the last paragraph probably mean?

A．Cheer.

B．Worry.

C．Belief.

D．Surprise.

5. What is the text mainly about?

A．A path

B．A center.

C．A community.

D．A sign.