英语阅读When students and parents are asked to talk about which

英语阅读
When students and parents are asked to talk about which subject is the most important,art is always at the bottom of the list.Music is nice,people seem to say,but not important.Too often it is viewed as only a kind of entertainment.However,they are wrong.
Music tell us who we are,because music is an expression of the people who create(创造) it.I t reflects their thinking and values,as well as social environment it came from.
Art is a special way we “talk” to each other.It’s a way we share our ideas with others.When we do not give children access(途径) to an important way of expressing themselves such as music,we surely take away from them the meanings that music expresses.
Music is an important way we express our happiness,sadness,the meaning and value of peace and love.So,never think music is unimportant again.
( ) 36.According to the passage,parents and students think of art as a(n) ___ subject.
A.easy B.important
C.unimportant D.useless
( ) 37.The underlined word “entertainment” means “____” in Chinese.
A.忘记 B.娱乐
C.记忆 D.领会
( ) 38.Why does the writer say music tells us who we are?
A.Because music is loved by all the people.
B.Because music is special
C.Because music is viewed as very important.
D.Because music is an
expression of the people who create it.
( ) 39.Which of the following is NOT true?
A.Music tells us who we are.
B.Art is a special way we “talk” to each other.
C.Children never express themselves by music.
D.Music can express sadness and happiness.
( ) 40.What is the main idea of the passage?
A.Music should have more attention.
B.Music connects each other.
C.Music is a good way to express ourselves.
D.Music helps people relax

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