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I like sharing the saying with others that music is to me what air is to life.
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1．早上好！我很荣幸有机会在这里做一个关于“音乐的作用”的演讲。
2．众所周知，音乐在我们的生活中扮演着重要的角色。
3．在我们的空闲时间听古典音乐和弹钢琴很舒心。
4．音乐可以使我们能身心放松。
5．每当我们遇到各种各样的麻烦和感到悲伤时，音乐也可以激励和鼓励我们。
6．音乐对我们有很大的影响，帮助我们度过艰难的时期。
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4 . Keeping a language alive can strengthen people’s sense of identity and most importantly lead to the preservation of a whole culture. This is probably why a group of Cherokee music artists decided to create a music album (唱片) exclusively in the Cherokee language, a highly endangered Native American language. Currently, there are fewer than 2,000 fluent speakers of the language remaining in the world, and the number is declining every year.
The album, tilted DOAP oaV and pronounced ‘Ah’ ‘Nuh’ ‘Duh’ ‘Nah’ ‘Lees’ ‘Gi’, means “Performers” in English. It is comprised of a range of contemporary styles, including Pop, Reggae, Country, Heavy Metal, Hip Hop, and Folk. With a planned release date of Labor Day weekend, the record company is using the platform of the National Cherokee Holiday to give this album as much exposure as possible.
Jeremy Charles, a key figure in getting this album off the ground, has said that the “music will shine a spotlight on Cherokee artists and speakers, and increase exposure to our culture and language worldwide”. He aims for the album to be an inspiration to the next generation of Cherokee language learners. Featuring 12 Cherokee artists ranging from ages 14 to 50, you can see how this album is going to do a lot for the promotion of Cherokee music and can inspire people of any age to make music that connects with their heritage (遗产).
The youngest contributor on the album, Lillian Charles, is only in 8th grade but had a major contribution to the Goth-pop song “Circus”—a song she wrote at the age of 12. It originally written in English, she worked with translators Bobbie Smith and Kathy Sierra to be able to fully express herself in Cherokee.
Projects like the DOOAP oaV album bring a modern approach to revitalizing language and culture and encourage a younger audience, to get involved and start learning the Cherokee language. On average, a native language is lost forever every two weeks, and these people want to make sure that the Cherokee language isn’t one of them.
1. What can we learn about the album from paragraph 2?| A．It has various musical styles. |
| B．It is titled Performers in English. |
| C．It sings high praise of Labor Day. |
| D．It was exposed to the public by chance. |
| A．It will make a huge profit for the record company. |
| B．It can help the 12 artists rise to fame overnight. |
| C．It will satisfy the fans’ demand for pop music. |
| D．It can fuel the youth’s interest in Cherokee language. |
| A．Translating. | B．Reviewing. | C．Restoring. | D．Creating. |
| A．Alarming! The Cherokee Language is Dying |
| B．Amazing! An 8th Grader is Releasing an Album |
| C．Bringing Music to Life with Modern Technology |
| D．Preserving a Language Through the Power of Music |
5 . Last week, three days of cold rain had everyone in our house feeling a bit bad-tempered, especially my kid, who couldn’t go out to play. Then the music app on my phone recommended a station called “Rainy Day Jazz.” As the soft piano played, my daughter and I hugged closely, feeling comfortable and relaxed. Suddenly, our day was enjoyable. It turned out that Rainy Day Jazz was just the thing we needed.
Life — especially life with young children — can often feel very busy and rushed. One of the great benefits of music is that it offers a safe and dependable place to feel our feelings. When we are afraid, sad, or happy, we can invite music in. Kids can be great at expressing their emotions, but they don’t always have the ability to regulate them and move through them. When kids engage with music, a sense of emotional security is increased, allowing them to feel safer to fully experience their feelings.
Music has been a community practice throughout human history. Studies show that in early childhood, playing music in groups can increase cooperation skills and a sense of social belonging. In Pinkalicious and Peterrific, an educational children’s TV series, Peter is eager to share his musical experiences with others. Together, Pinkalicious and Peter make up their own happy song to sing and play, which cheers up the whole town.
Music is for everyone. Lots of parents feel like they don’t have enough talent for music. Actually, they should let go of their insecurities about what they think music should be. Kids will love singing, dancing, and playing music with you no matter how it sounds. What’s the most important is to get them emotionally engaged.
Ready to rock and roll? Here are some ways your family can interact with music. Make music accessible. You can empower your child to use music as an emotional support by giving them access to the tools they need. Talk about music. You can help your child explore the relationship between music and emotions by talking openly about your own relationship with music. Get your bodies moving. Children experience music in their bodies — not just in their minds! Music and movement are partners.
1. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?| A．Kids are able to adjust their emotions. | B．Kids do well in showing their feelings. |
| C．Music benefits children in many aspects. | D．Music is a safe way to experience emotions. |
| A．Music creates connection. | B．Playing music brings fun. |
| C．Cooperation skills are vital. | D．Children are eager for music. |
| A．Get rid of unnecessary worry. | B．Become more skilled in music. |
| C．Purchase expensive instruments. | D．Get to know their own limitations. |
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
