外研版（2019）高中英语必修三Unit 3 Period 2同步练习1

    The arts, especially music, should be part of every school's lessons at every grade level. Students would be much smarter if they had some musical experience. They could improve their classroom skills, like paying attention and following directions. People develop all these skills when they learn music. Making music also lets children use their imagination. It provides students with a chance to try out their own ideas.

    Music not only makes children better students, but also gives them something positive to do. In a music program, children can be part of a band instead of joining a gang(团伙). Parents can enjoy listening to their children's music instead of seeing them glued to a computer or TV screen. In a school band, students get to be part of a team. They can get along well with old friends and make new friends through music.

    Music builds self-confidence, too. It gives children a sense of achievement and success. Making music is something for them to be proud of, and it lets kids practice performing in front of an audience. Music gives children an opportunity for self-expression, and that helps develop their self-confidence.

    Once again, music is important because it can make children better students, give them something positive to do, and build their character. That is why music should be offered in every single grade in every school.

    Most people who travel to another country to work or study for a significant period of time go through an adjustment period to the new culture. The amount of disorientation (迷惘) one feels in the new situation depends on one's own background and experiences.

    Culture shock is the sudden loss of the familiar, which leads to a sense of isolation (孤单) and less self-importance.  Later, you may feel that the differences between your home country and those countries you are visiting are huge and frustrating.

    The effects of culture shock range from mild uneasiness to acute unhappiness. To reduce such effects, you may follow these tips.

    Be prepared. Be aware that it exists and that it will probably affect you in one way or another.

    Know yourself.  Your responses to situations and people in the new culture will make more sense if you have a clear idea of what is important to you personally.

    Be calm and accepting. Understand that this is a learning process and that you will benefit from it.

    Be positive. Sometimes with a change of perspective, frustrating circumstances can be humorous and interesting.

    Set goals and stay busy. Don't sit around being sad and critical. Be adventurous, make plans and try new things.

    Avoid isolation. Don't keep yourself separate from people of the same cultural background. Don't complain about your experience.  They can offer you good advice and comfort.

     Hold on to your own personal sense of humor, which will help you deal with possibly frustrating and confusing situations. Often the first sign of recovery from culture shock is the reappearance of one's sense of humor.

A. Keep a sense of humor.

B. Try not to be overly critical.

C. Try to find people who have gone through this experience.

D. Clarify your own values and examine your own assumptions.

E. Sometimes changing to a new culture has an immediate effect.

F. Expect to suffer from culture shock when you return to your home culture.

G. When you first arrive in a new culture, you feel a sense of excitement and expectation.

    Alzheimer's disease is  brain disorder that causes problems with memory, thinking and behaviour. If someone has several or even most of the signs  (list) above, it does not mean that he has Alzheimer's disease. , it is important to consult a health care provider.

    The majority of people with Alzheimer's  (be) 65 and above. It is recognized as the most common mental disease among older people, and the number of sufferers is growing.  (current), there's no cure Alzheimer's, but scientists are researching ways (improve) the quality of life for people living with the disease. At present, a person with Alzheimer's disease (care) for at home, which can be a difficult task and might become overwhelming at times. Each day brings new challenges for(caregiver). As the disease gets(bad), people living with Alzheimer's disease often need more intensive care.