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安徽省六安市第一中学2018届高三下学期英语第三次模拟考试试卷
How similar are language and music
Language is part of our daily lives, no matter where we live m the world.Both language and music play a huge role in our culture and here are some of their similarities.
·Both language and music have a writing system.
In English we record language using the alphabet, which is a collection of letters. Similarly, we use notes to keep a record of music. Musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music By writing pieces of text or music, we are able to share experiences through time. We can read the ideas or hear the composition of someone who lived hundreds of years ago.
You can make a good guess at where someone is from by listening to the language they use. In the same way, we know that styles of music are different around the world, giving us the opportunity to explore many different cultures through their music and providing us with music for every situation.
Both share emotion.
Of course you may be able to see it in my face, but you will know for sure through my word'. Similarly, music can sound angry, sad or happy. Music can show you exactly how the composer was or is feeling, and allows us to share in that emotion. When you feel happy, you might want to sing and dance to a happy song to celebrate your happinessI think we have all used music to express or process our emotions, often combining it with language in the form of song lyrics.
A. Both are expressive.
B. Both vary with culture.
C. How do you know that I am angry?
D. We use language to express our thoughts.
E. So just as you read English, you can read music.
F. Similarly, music is part of many people's lives.
G. In contrast, you probably also listen to sad music when you are feeling down.
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