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Different kinds of music affect our emotions and alertness(警觉性) in different ways. Some tunes make us want to dance. Others make our confidence increase. Lullabies(摇篮曲) make babies and young kids feel calm—so calm that they go to sleep quickly!
Lullabies can be heard in cultures all over the world. Though they come from different places, these songs have a lot in common. They usually have simple words and tunes, as well as a slow tempo(节奏). They're sung in a soft voice and have a gentle rhythm. Over the years, scientists have studied lullabies to find out more about their calming effects. Research has shown that lullabies can slow a baby's heart and breathing rates, which are signs of relaxation. The songs also make babies less alert to things around them, helping them to sleep. Babies who have had someone sing to them fall asleep faster and sleep better than those who haven't.
Experts can point to a few reasons why lullabies have calming effects for babies and others. For one thing, the steady, slow rhythms of lullabies are similar to the comforting sounds a baby would have heard before birth—the sounds of the mother's heart beat and her low voice, for example. What's more, lullabies let listeners know that someone caring for them is nearby. This makes whoever is hearing the songs feel safe. As a result, they're super relaxed.
An ancient lullaby was found on a 4,000 - year - old clay tablet! But people who listen to lullabies aren't the only ones who benefit from them. According to researchers, singing these songs makes both the listener and the singer mellow out. So if you need a dose of calm, sing or listen to a lullaby—then try to keep your eyes open!
素材来源: Highlights for Children
(A)1. What can we infer from the fact that an ancient lullaby was found on a 4,000 - year - old clay tablet?
A. Lullabies have been around for a very long time.
B. People didn't like lullabies 4,000 years ago.
C. Lullabies were only sung 4,000 years ago.
D. The clay tablet was used to play lullabies.
(A)2. If a baby is crying because it feels unsafe, what might be a good way to calm it down according to the passage?
A. Singing a lullaby to it.
B. Making a loud noise.
C. Turning on a bright light.
D. Letting it play alone.
(C)3. 新考法·行文方式 How does the writer develop the idea that lullabies have calming effects?
A. By giving examples of different lullabies.
B. By comparing lullabies with other kinds of music.
C. By listing the research results and reasons.
D. By telling stories about babies and lullabies.
(B)4. 新考法·篇章结构 Which of the following best shows the structure of this passage?

答案： 1.A 推理判断题。在4000年前的碑上发现古老的摇篮曲，说明摇篮曲存在的时间很长。
2.A 推理判断题。文中提到摇篮曲能让听的人感到安全，所以当婴儿因感到不安全而哭泣时，唱摇篮曲可能会让婴儿平静下来。
3.C 推理判断题。作者通过列举研究结果，如摇篮曲能减缓婴儿的心跳和呼吸频率等，以及阐述原因，如摇篮曲的节奏类似婴儿出生前听到的声音，让其感到安全等，来表明摇篮曲有安抚作用。
4.B 篇章结构题。第一段引出不同音乐对情绪的影响，重点提到摇篮曲；第二段介绍摇篮曲的特点；第三段阐述摇篮曲让人平静的原因；第四段说明摇篮曲历史悠久且对听众和演唱者都有益。B项符合题意。