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失歌症 Music plays an important role in our daily life. But for some people, music is not fun at all. They have the illness that scientists call “amusia(失歌症)”. People with amusia are born without the ability to enjoy music. They often cannot tell the differences between two songs. As a result, songs sound like noise to them. Life can be hard for people with amusia. In fact, most people cannot understand what it feels like—just going to a restaurant or a shopping centre can be uncomfortable or even painful. That is why many people with amusia have to stay away from places where there is music. However, this can result in social loneliness.“I used to hate parties，” says Elizabeth, a 70yearold woman who only recently discovered that she has amusia. By studying people like Elizabeth, scientists are finally learning how to identify(辨别) this unusual condition. Scientists say that the brains of people with amusia are different from those that can enjoy music. The difference is complex(复杂的)，and it is not connected with poor hearing. People with amusia can understand other nonmusical sounds well. They also have no problems understanding common speeches. Many people with amusia are happy when their condition is finally diagnosed(诊断). For years, Elizabeth has felt embarrassed about her music problem. Now she knows that she is not alone. That makes it easier for her to explain. “When people invite me to a concert, I just say, ‘No, thanks. I have amusia，'” says Elizabeth. 1. People with amusia are those________. A. who like music B. who have poor hearing C. who don't like music D. who are born unable to enjoy music 2. Life is hard for people with amusia because ________. A. music seems to be noisy for them B. most people cannot understand them C. they try to stay at places full of music D. they hate parties, restaurants or shopping centres 3. Scientists identify people with amusia by________. A. studying different kinds of music B. going to parties regularly C. comparing music to colours D. studying people with amusia 4. ________ causes people with amusia different from most people according to scientists. A. The brains B. The poor hearing C. The lack of colours D. The problems with speeches 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Strange behaviour of people with amusia. B. Musical abilities. C. Music problems. D. Some people's inability to enjoy music. (责任编辑：admin) |