题目内容：

    Can you think of a day without music? We can hear music everywhere: in the streets and at home, over the radio and on TV, in the shops and in the parks. People all over the world are fond of music. They listen to music, they dance to music, and they learn to play musical instruments.

Music isn’t’ only combination of pleasant sounds. It is an art which reflects life. There are lot of different kinds of music. Some of them appeared long ago, and some are modern. Folk music appeared long ago, but it is still alive. Folk songs are very pleasant to listen to. Classical music is often associated with the music of the past. Rap is a modern musical style where the singer speaks or shouts the words in time to music with a steady beat.

Great Britain has produced more popular music stars than any other country. British groups often set new trends in music. New styles, groups and singers continue to appear. Many of the new bands have been able to use changes in technology to develop their music such as computerised drum machines, synthesisers and other electronic instruments.

Tastes differ. So people’s musical interests range from pop and rock music to classical music and opera. My favourite style of music is pop music, because it is full of energy. When I listen to pop music it makes me remember happy times and forget the problems of everyday life. I also enjoy listening to classical music. The music I hate is heavy metal, I find it noisy. When I listen to this style of music it presents to my mind pictures of dark days. My mother and father agree with my tastes in music. Though they prefer to listen to classical, they think that modern music is not too bad.

Music appeals to our hearts. It comforts our souls and enriches our minds. Music is beauty in sounds; it is our magic source of inspiration.

1.What is the first paragraph mainly about?

A.Several types of music. B.Different musical tastes.

C.The development of musical styles. D.The importance of music in our lives.

2.How is the second paragraph developed?

A.By giving examples. B.By analysing reasons.

C.By describing courses. D.By making comparisons.

3.Why does the author like pop music?

A.It is played with electronic instruments. B.It is characterised by a steady beat.

C.It is loud and strong. D.It sounds energetic.

4.What is the author’s parents’ attitude towards his musical taste?

A.Doubtful. B.Supportive.

C.Dissatisfied. D.Unconcerned.