题文
Make some noise on May 7 for Music Monday.People in the U．S. and Canada will be celebrating the day by singing and playing musical instruments together.Music Monday is the first day of National Wanna Play Music Week，which runs from May 7 to 13.The National Association of Music Merchants(NAMM) organizes the weeklong celebration every year.This marks the seventh year the organization is teaming up with Canada’s Coalition for Music Education(CME)，the group that started Music Monday.
“It’s a day to fill the skies with music and bring young people together in song，” CME Executive Director Holly Nimmons said.
The CME started Music Monday in 2005.It is held every year on the first Monday of May.It was created to help people realize the importance of music education programs in schools and in communities.The day also celebrates the benefits of playing music for people of all ages.
NAMM researches the effects of music on children.They found that playing music has positive effects on thinking skills and on confidence.It also teaches selfdiscipline(自律) and helps kids bond with their peers(同龄人)．“Learning musical skills can also help in your studies of other subjects，such as math，reading and language，” Lora Bodmer，who works at NAMM，said.
Their studies show that music can also help people form friendships and connect with different groups.Nimmons says anyone can join in on the day，not just those who are musically gifted.“I think that we all have the music in us，and it’s a matter of confidence，” she said.“Sing with other people or beat drums，just enjoy the music.”
Participants can turn on the radio to join the fun.Each year a song is assigned to Music Monday.This year the song is “Tomorrow Is Coming” by Luke Doucet.The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation(CBC) will be playing the tune at 1 p．m. Eastern Time.People across North America will play or sing the song at the exact same time.The performance is meant to connect people through melody(旋律)．More than 700,000 students took part in the concert last year.
Schools，afterschool programs，organizations，groups and individuals throughout the U．S. and Canada can all participate in Music Monday.Students who would like to share in the celebration should let their teachers or organization leaders know.But NAMM also encourages people to pick up any instrument and play anytime on the day.
小题1:What can we learn about Music Monday?A．National Wanna Play Music Week begins on Music Monday.B．People can’t sing every day except on Music Monday.C．Music Monday will last at least seven days.D．Students can enjoy music on Music Monday freely.小题2:The purpose of National Wanna Play Music Week is to ________.A．advise young people to learn musicB．help students to learn music betterC．get schools and communities closely unitedD．call on people to pay more attention to music education小题3:Which of the following may be the benefit of music to kids?A．Kids can get rid of many bad habits.B．Kids are most likely to do well in their lessons.C．Kids would like to play with other friends more.D．Kids will get on well with their parents at home.小题4:What do the last two paragraphs mainly tell us?A．How people will celebrate Music Monday.B．What students should do on Music Monday.C．Why a theme song is chosen for Music Monday.D．Where the celebration of Music Monday will be held. 题型：未知 难度：其他题型
答案
小题1:A
小题2:D
小题3:B
小题4:A
解析
小题1: A
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段首句“Music Monday is the first day of National Wanna Play Music Week，which runs from May 7 to 13.”可知，音乐星期一标志着音乐周的开始。
小题2: D
解析 细节理解题。根据第四段第三句“It was created to help people realize the importance of music education programs in schools and in communities.”可知，音乐周是为了唤起人们对学校和社区音乐教育的重视。
小题3: B
解析 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Learning musical skills can also help in your studies of other subjects...”可知，音乐的好处之一是促进孩子们的学业进步。
小题4: A
解析 段落大意题。文章最后两段讲述了：可以通过听收音机，共同演奏或者演唱主题歌来庆祝音乐星期一；人人都可以在那一天演奏任何乐器或者是在任何时间演奏来参加音乐星期一。由此可知，这两段主要是讲述音乐星期一的庆祝方式。
考点
据考高分专家说，试题“Make some noise on M.....”主要考查你对 [政治经济类阅读 ]考点的理解。政治经济类阅读
政治经济类文章的概念：
要做好这类阅读，平时就要注意了解国内外发生的政治经济大事，掌握一定背景知识，对这类文章的叙述特点及内容安排有一定了解，还要扩展这方面的词汇。阅读这类文章，要抓住文章的核心，即文章整体和各段主要在说什么，也要注意段落之间的逻辑关系。
如何备考政治经济类阅读理解题：
【题型说明】政治经济类阅读文章是高考常选材料之一。该类文章时代气息浓郁，语言鲜活，但熟字新义词、超纲词及专业词语多，长句、难句多。政治类文章大多数是同学们感性趣的内容，读起来倒有似曾相识的感觉，经济类文章读起来就像是雾里看花，文章看完，一头雾水。再加之这类文章的命题侧重于词义猜测、推理判断和文章主旨，同学们对这类题材是望而生畏。
【备考策略】建立心理优势。针对不同体裁的文章，我们要采取相应的阅读方法和技巧。政治类文章多采用记叙文形式，我们可采取“顺读法”，以便抓关键语句，领会文章主旨；而经济类文章则多采用说明文形式，我们则可以采取“逆读法”，先读试题，再从文章中查找有用信息。若遇到的确难读的材料。千万不用着急，因为你觉得难，其他人也一定是同感。在高考前，我们就要有这种心理准备，高考试卷肯定有一、两篇难以阅读的材料。不过，我们平时可以有意识地从报刊杂志上找一些较难的阅读材料来阅读，以培养自己迎难而上的心理素质。
【答题方法】
1、寻找主干：
根据英语中五种基本句型结构，把句子中的主语、谓语、宾语、表语等主要成分找出来，其他成分如定语、状语、补语等则易于理解。找到了句子主干，句子的意思至少明白了一半。
2、剔除从句：
在一个长句中可能会出现若干个从句，在理解时，如果把各个从句剔除出来单独理解，然后把大意拼凑起来，整个长句的意思就会明白六、七分。
3、辨别分句：
一个长句如果是由几个并列、转折、递进、对比关系的分句组成，句中往往有表示这些分句关系的连接词，只要能弄清楚分句和分句之间的逻辑关系，再把各层分句的意思加以连贯，整个长句的句意基本上能跃然脑中。
4、寻找关键词：
如果一个句子看完，一点句意的感觉也没有，下下策就是抓住句中的关键词，通过关键词大体弄懂这个长句的意思。
