“Musicisamorallaw.Itgivessoultotheuniverse,wingstothem...
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“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and joy to life and to everything,” the ancient Greek philosopher Plato said.
This is one of Don Spencer’s favorite mottos that he firmly believes. “We know that music brings joy and comfort, and makes us feel happy,” Spencer says, “But research has also discovered music plays a powerful role in the mental development of children. Music inspires creativity, imagination and self-expression. It also builds self-respect and is good for memory skills.”
The power of music
Much research supports both Spencer and Plato. A Stanford University study found that musical training improves the way the brain processes the spoken word.
Research from Canada found that children aged four to six years old who had music lessons had better memories, as well as higher ability to read and write and math’s levels.
Not in the curriculum
Research from Australia shows it’s not that smart kids play music; it’s that music makes kids smarter. It supports Spencer’s call for music to be a standard part of the school curriculum, like English and Math.
“Music is everywhere, but not at 75 percent of public schools around Australia who don't have a devoted music teacher,” Spencer says. “It's sad that many children don’t have access to formal musical education, particularly when it has such an effect on a child’s development.”
Ideally, Spencer would like every child to learn an instrument. “Kids can access cheap instruments like a ukulele, recorder or harmonica,” Spencer says. He says the Internet has a lot of free videos which teach you how to play instruments.
“I can't stress enough how important music is,” he says. “It builds relationships, unites people and, most importantly, it is fun.”
21. Plato’s words are mentioned at the beginning of the text to show that______.
A. music has magic power B. everything is based on music
C. Spencer admires Plato D. music was important in ancient time
22. From the research from Australia mentioned in the passage, we can learn ______.
A. music can make children smarter
B. children aged four to six have better memories
C. there are no professional music teachers in Australia
D. music is a standard part of the school curriculum in most schools
might be the best title for the passage?
A. When Music is Taught B. Why Music Matters
C. Why We Learn Instruments D. How Children Learn Music
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AAB
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