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　　Both language and music play a huge role in our culture. Here are some of their similarities.

　　(1) Both language and music have a writing system

　　In English we record language using letters. Similarly, we use notes to record music. Just as you are reading letters and find meaning in them

　　musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music. So just as you read English, you can read music. By writing pieces of text or music we are able to share experiences through time. I can read the ideas or hear the works of someone who lived hundreds of years ago, which is really exciting.

　　(2) ________

　　You can guess where someone is from by listening to the language they use. In the same way, styles of music are different around the world giving us the chance to understand many different cultures. This also means that there is something for everyone! Even if you don’t like British pop music, you may love the energy of Latin American salsa music.

　　(3) Both share feelings

　　How do you know that I am angry? Of course you can see it in my face, but you will know, for sure through my words. Similarly, music can show you exactly how the composer(作曲者) was or is feeling. When I'm happy, I want to sing and dance to a happy song to celebrate my happiness: and I listen to slow and quiet music when I'm feeling down think we have all used music to express our feelings, often combining(结合) it with language in the form of song lyrics.

　　18. Which of the following is the best for the blank?

　　A. Both are from daily life.

　　B. Both bring us happiness

　　C.have a sound system.

　　D. Both vary(变化) with culture

　　19. According to the passage, when the writer feels unhappy, he might listen to_____

　　A. scary movie music

　　B. exciting rock music

　　C. loud electronic music

　　D. sad piano music

　　20. The underlined word“it”in the passage refers to____

　　A. music  B.idea  C. feeling  D. culture

　　21. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

　　A. We use notes to write music

　　B. We can write music if we can speak English

　　C. We can understand different cultures in music.

　　D. We can share the composer's feelings in his or her music