1. What sort of music do you like the most and why?

你最喜欢什么样的音乐？为什么呢？

I like listening to light music. I have a habit of listening to music while working. Although I like popular songs,the lyrics may distract my attention. Thus,light music is generally a good choice?

我喜欢听轻音乐。我习惯边工作，边听音乐。虽然我很喜欢流行歌曲，但是歌词会分散我的注意力。因此，轻音乐是一种不错的选择。

2. Do Chinese people like music?

中国人喜欢音乐吗?

Yes. Nowadays,popular songs,traditional and classical music,as well as imported music all enjoy great popularity. Besides CDs,tapes,and TV programs,you can also appreciate good music provided by some radio stations from morning till late night?

是的。如今流行歌曲，传统古典音乐，以及进口的音乐都很受大众的欢迎。除了CD，录音带，电视节目，您还可以通过一些广播电台从早到晚不间断地欣赏它们所提供的好音乐。

3. Is it necessary to teach music courses in high schools?

是否有必要在高中设立音乐课程？

I believe so.First of all,learning music can bring something fresh to academic study, which can make up for the lack of delight on campus, Secondly,music courses will not only tell the students how to sing or play instruments but also how to appreciate music.

我认为是的。首先，通过音乐的学习能够给文化学习带来更大的新鲜感，可以令校园生活生动有趣。其次，音乐课程不仅教会学生如何唱歌或使用乐器，同时也教会学生如何欣赏音乐。

4. What are the differences between Chinese music and western music?

中国音乐和西方音乐之间有什么区别呢？

There is little difference in melody between Chinese music and western music concerning present pop music. However,due to the differences between the two cultures,the difference in lyrics is much more obvious. Chinese ones are more conservative, while the western ones are more straightforward.

在当今的流行音乐中，中国音乐和西洋音乐的旋律区别很小。然而，由于两国间的文化的不同，歌词的差别更为明显。中国的较为保守，而西方的则更为直截了当。

5. What are the benefits if children can play a musical instrument?

如果孩子会演奏一门乐器有什么好处呢？

A child who can play a musical instrument will be popular at school. I always admire those who can play the piano or the violin on stage when the school holds activities or parties.

会演奏一门乐器的孩子通常在学校是很受欢迎的。我总是很羡慕那些在学校活动聚会中可以登台演奏钢琴或小提琴的同学。

6. Why is it easier for children to learn a musical instrument than adults?

为什么儿童比成人更容易学习乐器呢？

They have strong curiosity for learning new things and they are not likely to be disturbed by the outside world as adults. Besides, they have more time to practice?

他们有对学习新事物强烈的好奇心，并且不容易像成年人一样受到外部环境的干扰。此外，他们有更多的时间去练习。

7. What's the impact of western music on world music?

西方音乐对世界音乐有什么冲击？

It's quite hard to tell which element of the world music is from western music. It assimilates all kinds of musical elements and develops into a type of music. Maybe you can feel the characteristics of western music in it,but you cannot tell it clearly?

很难分辨出世界音乐的元素有哪些是来自西方音乐的。它吸收了各种音乐的元素，从而发展成为一种独立的音乐类型。也许你可以感受到其中西方音乐的特点，但你不能明确地区分出来。

8. What can parents do in order to improve their children's interest in music?

作为家长，如何能增进他们子女对音乐的兴趣？

I believe parents can make them listen to more music and take them to concerts. In this way,children have more chances to understand music,which may gradually improve their interest in it.

我认为家长可以让他们多听音乐，带他们去音乐会。这样孩子会有更多机会了解音乐从而逐步增进他们对音乐的兴趣。

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