The importance of music in our life音乐让生活更美好

作者: 丁桂芳

The importance of music in our life音乐让生活更美好0

茫茫人生路,音乐就像一位忠实的朋友,与我们朝夕相伴。她用优美的旋律构筑妙不可言的意境,让我们的心绪恣意地流淌……

主题语境:音乐 篇幅:370词 建议用时:7分钟

1 When times are tough, music is there tohelp you escape from the pain. It has the power toprovide you with relief and to reduce stress. Theemotions of joy and cheerfulness can freely re⁃lease (放松) you with the power of music. In addi⁃tion, Music Audio Star suggests that the benefitsof playing or listening to music can help your overall health.

2 Furthermore, music has proven to develop the mind, boost self⁃confidence and buildhealthy relationships. Music doesn’t just provide a source of entertainment. In fact, it playsa bigger and more important role in your life than just that. How can music impact yourlife? There are a few aspects of how music can impact your life.

3 Music allows us to be creative. One of the most important things in life is creativity.Using your imagination brings out better ideas and more of your personality. Therefore, youbecome a better version of yourself. Great ideas are created from sparks of energy, passionand wanting to make the world a better place. In conclusion, you can always work on im⁃proving your mind and music gives you the opportunity to do that.

4 Music can help change your mood. You know those times when you’re in a badmood? Scientific studies have shown that music helps change your mood from feeling badto feeling great! Whether you choose to believe it or not, the beautiful sounds of music thatare in harmony with you have an impact on your daily actions, thoughts and behaviour.Positive energy is what we are all after and music will help you get in the right mindset toattack your day. The trick is finding the right type of music for you.

5 Music makes learning more enjoyable. Sometimes the information we seek can beboring. That all changes when you turn up the volume. You can feel more energized and fo⁃cused. Therefore, you’ll be able to enjoy learning a little bit more thanks to music.

6 Whether you play a musical instrument and create music, or you just like to listen toit, music is and will always be extremely important in our lives.

Reading Check

1. Which word can replace the underlined word“boost”in paragraph 2?

A. Lower.

B. Increase.

C. Prevent.

D. Influence.

2. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?

A. Music and relationship.

B. Music and creativity.

C. Music and feeling.

D. Music and study.

3. What’s the authors attitude to music according to the text?

A. Positive.

B. Neutral.

C. Pessimistic.

D. Tolerant.

4. Where is the text probably from?

A. A tour guidebook.

B. A short novel.

C. A celebrity magazine.

D. An art website.

Language Study

Ⅰ. Useful expressions

it has the power to... 它有着……的能力

overall health 整体健康

play a role in 在……中发挥作用(扮演角色)

allow sb to do sth 允许某人做某事

bring out 使显现

become a better version of yourself 成为更好的自己

in conclusion 总之

feel more energized and focused 感觉更有活力和更加专注

Ⅱ. Translation

1. 音乐在我们的生活中扮演着非常重要的角色。

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2. 它能使你成为更好的自己。

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主题应用·语库构建

Ⅰ. 主题词汇

(1)描述音乐的词

melodious 悦耳的

pleasant 令人愉快的

relaxing 令人放松的

soulful 深情的

musical 音乐的

(2)音乐类型

traditional music 传统音乐

classical music 古典音乐

light music 轻音乐

hip hop 嘻哈舞曲

dancing music 舞曲

pop music 流行音乐

folk music 民间音乐

country music 乡村音乐

jazz 爵士乐

rock and roll 摇滚乐

blues 布鲁斯音乐;蓝调

national music 民族音乐

(3)歌曲类型

civic ballad 民谣

campus song 校园歌曲

folk song 民歌

art song 艺术歌曲

art ballad 艺术民谣

(4)音乐制作

compose 作曲

record 录音

conduct 指挥

broadcast 播放

create 创造

lyric 歌词

beat 节拍

melody 旋律

rhyme 押韵

tempo 拍子;音乐速度

(5)其他

energy 能源;能量;精力

soul 灵魂;心灵

stringed instrument 弦乐器

virtual 很接近的;事实上的

composition 成分;(音乐、艺术、诗歌的)作品

opportunity 机会;时机

perform 表演;履行;执行

performance 表演;演技;表现

performer 表演者;演员

studio 演播室;(音乐的)录音棚;工作室

award 授予;奖品

conductor (乐队、合唱团等的)指挥

original 原来的;独创的;原作的;原件;原作

phenomenon 现象

stage (发展或进展的)时期;阶段;(多指剧场中的)舞台

band 乐队

capable 有能力的;有才能的

previous 先前的;以往的

romantic 浪漫的

album 相册;集邮簿;音乐专辑

impact 巨大影响;强大作用;冲击力

equipment 设备;装备

talent 天才;天资;天赋

piano 钢琴

satisfaction 满足;满意;欣慰

various 各种不同的;各种各样的

reaction 反应;回应

Ⅱ. 主题短语

remind...of 提醒……

come up with 提出

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