题目
Getting older means greater maturity and wisdom. 1 In a society that is aging fast, it has become crucial to find ways to prevent related mental and emotional disorders. Music emerges as a promising tool for promoting well-being of the elderly.Music has a great power to cause strong emotions and intense pleasure. 2 singing and dancing to music with others is not only fun but also improves mood. Musical activities are great ways to reduce stress because they take our minds off problems. They also help us feel less lonely and more connected with other people. 3 A song may become a soundtrack for a particular time, such as a delightful party with friends that you had along time ago. Listening to that song allows you to remember all the happy memories from that time.Finally, music contributes to keeping our thinking skills sharp. It makes our brains work hard in unique ways to understand the rhythm and melody. 4 For example, exposure to background music, particularly classical music, during cognitive (认知的)tasks is shown to improve older people’s cognitive processes, such as processing speed and working memory.In conclusion, music is a powerful tool to fight against aging-related emotional and cognitive problems. It is an enjoyable and social activity, available to anyone regardless of their background or previous musical experience. 5A. Music can also open forgotten doors to our memories.B. Recalling happy memories can lift our mood on a bad day.C. Even passive music listening can help elderly adults think better.D. This helps people feel better when they are depressed or anxious.E. However, it often involves a series of physical and mental challenges.F. The ability to form new memories is essential for processing information.G. Thus, this accessible intervention should become a major policy priority for healthy aging.
Getting older means greater maturity and wisdom. 1 In a society that is aging fast, it has become crucial to find ways to prevent related mental and emotional disorders. Music emerges as a promising tool for promoting well-being of the elderly.Music has a great power to cause strong emotions and intense pleasure. 2 singing and dancing to music with others is not only fun but also improves mood. Musical activities are great ways to reduce stress because they take our minds off problems. They also help us feel less lonely and more connected with other people. 3 A song may become a soundtrack for a particular time, such as a delightful party with friends that you had along time ago. Listening to that song allows you to remember all the happy memories from that time.Finally, music contributes to keeping our thinking skills sharp. It makes our brains work hard in unique ways to understand the rhythm and melody. 4 For example, exposure to background music, particularly classical music, during cognitive (认知的)tasks is shown to improve older people’s cognitive processes, such as processing speed and working memory.In conclusion, music is a powerful tool to fight against aging-related emotional and cognitive problems. It is an enjoyable and social activity, available to anyone regardless of their background or previous musical experience. 5
- A. Music can also open forgotten doors to our memories.
- B. Recalling happy memories can lift our mood on a bad day.
- C. Even passive music listening can help elderly adults think better.
- D. This helps people feel better when they are depressed or anxious.
- E. However, it often involves a series of physical and mental challenges.
- F. The ability to form new memories is essential for processing information.
- G. Thus, this accessible intervention should become a major policy priority for healthy aging.
题目解答
答案
1. E 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. G
解析
步骤 1:理解段落内容
段落主要讨论了随着年龄增长,人们面临的情感和认知挑战,以及音乐作为一种工具如何帮助老年人保持身心健康。段落中提到音乐可以引起强烈的情感和快乐,可以减轻压力,帮助人们感觉不那么孤独,还可以帮助保持思维敏锐。
步骤 2:分析选项
选项E提到“然而,它往往涉及一系列的身体和心理挑战”,这与段落中提到的“在快速老龄化的社会中,找到预防相关精神和情感障碍的方法变得至关重要”相呼应,表明随着年龄增长,人们会面临一系列挑战,需要找到应对方法。
选项D提到“这有助于人们在抑郁或焦虑时感觉更好”,这与段落中提到的音乐可以减轻压力,帮助人们感觉不那么孤独相呼应。
选项A提到“音乐也可以打开我们遗忘的记忆之门”,这与段落中提到的音乐可以帮助人们回忆起过去的美好时光相呼应。
选项C提到“即使被动听音乐也能帮助老年人更好地思考”,这与段落中提到的音乐可以帮助保持思维敏锐相呼应。
选项G提到“因此,这种可及的干预措施应成为健康老龄化的主要政策优先事项”,这与段落中提到的音乐是一种强大的工具,可以帮助对抗与年龄相关的心理和认知问题相呼应。
步骤 3:选择正确答案
根据段落内容和选项分析,正确答案为E、D、A、C、G。
段落主要讨论了随着年龄增长,人们面临的情感和认知挑战,以及音乐作为一种工具如何帮助老年人保持身心健康。段落中提到音乐可以引起强烈的情感和快乐,可以减轻压力,帮助人们感觉不那么孤独,还可以帮助保持思维敏锐。
步骤 2:分析选项
选项E提到“然而,它往往涉及一系列的身体和心理挑战”,这与段落中提到的“在快速老龄化的社会中,找到预防相关精神和情感障碍的方法变得至关重要”相呼应,表明随着年龄增长,人们会面临一系列挑战,需要找到应对方法。
选项D提到“这有助于人们在抑郁或焦虑时感觉更好”,这与段落中提到的音乐可以减轻压力,帮助人们感觉不那么孤独相呼应。
选项A提到“音乐也可以打开我们遗忘的记忆之门”,这与段落中提到的音乐可以帮助人们回忆起过去的美好时光相呼应。
选项C提到“即使被动听音乐也能帮助老年人更好地思考”,这与段落中提到的音乐可以帮助保持思维敏锐相呼应。
选项G提到“因此,这种可及的干预措施应成为健康老龄化的主要政策优先事项”,这与段落中提到的音乐是一种强大的工具,可以帮助对抗与年龄相关的心理和认知问题相呼应。
步骤 3:选择正确答案
根据段落内容和选项分析,正确答案为E、D、A、C、G。