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This may be music to your ears.
Researchers P.Jason Rentfrow and Samuel Gosling gave 3,500 people a personality quiz.“We found that the musical styles people like are closely linked to their personalities,” Gosling says.
RAP/HIP-HOP
Known for their quick speech,some rappers can say more than 700 syllables (音节) a minute!
If you like rap/hip-hop,you are energetic and have a way with words.You put a fresh spin on things,whether it’s new moves on the dance floor or your hip style.
CLASSICAL
In the 18th century,classical musicians were like rock stars.Beethoven and Mozart,for example,played in packed concert halls.
If you like classical,you are open to new ideas and like debating with friends.Creative and imaginative,you can easily spend many hours reading,writing or painting.
COUNTRY
Country music came from the folk songs of English,Scottish,and Irish settlers of the southeastern United States.
If you like country,you express your opinions well,which makes you the ideal class president or team captain.Traditional and loyal,you enjoy spending time with your family.
POP
Pop music is designed to attract almost everyone,and it does.Each year,the industry brings in about 30 billion dollars!
If you like pop,you are attractive to your friends.You can make big things happen,like planning for a huge party or inspiring your team to victory.
ROCK/ALTERNATIVE
In the 1950s,rock music created a brand-new culture.Teenagers,for the first time,had an identity separate from adults and children.
If you like rock/alternative,you are a risk-taker who never accepts no for an answer.You rise to any challenge,like doing very well in a big exam or landing the lead in the school play.
If these personality profiles don’t match you,that’s OK.These are just for fun.
1.What is the purpose of the quiz mentioned in the text?
A.To encourage people to enjoy music.
B.To lead people to know about music.
C.To know the relationship between music and personalities.
D.To identify the differences in personality among people.
答案:C
解析:推理判断题。根据第二段中的“‘Wefoundthatthemusicalstylespeoplelikearecloselylinkedtotheirpersonalities’”可知,音乐形式与人的性格有着密切的关系。故选C项。
2.Who would be chosen as the best class head?
A.A rock lover.
B.A classical lover.
C.A hip-hop lover.
D.A country lover.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据COUNTRY部分中的“Ifyoulikecountry,youexpressyouropinionswell,whichmakesyoutheidealclasspresidentorteamcaptain.”可知答案为D项。
3.Which type of music is popular among teenagers?
A.Rock. B.Classical.
C.Pop. D.Country.
答案:A
解析:细节理解题。根据ROCK/ALTERNATIVE部分中的第一段可知,摇滚音乐在青少年中很流行,故选A项。
