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The first Europeans came to America in 1492 with Christopher Columbus. Since that time people have come to America from all over the world — Europe， Africa， and Asia and so on. And they have brought their music with them. This mixing of people and music has created American music.

Music is a very important part of our lives. Music is for dancing， drinking， eating， loving， and thinking. Some songs remind us of our childhood or youth.

Others remind of the people they love. Many important occasions， like weddings and funerals have special music. Every nation has a national song like the American “The Star ?Spangled Banner”. In the US high schools and colleges have school songs too.

Music is a part of the history of America. It expresses the problems and feelings of its people. As the years pass， the music grows and changes.

Modern science has also changed music. Inventions like records， radios， movies， electric instruments， tape recorders， and videos have changed the way we play and listen to music. They have helped to make music an important form of international communication.

American music， from the earliest folk songs to modern “pop”， is known around the world. Music is one of Americas most important exports. It brings the people of the world together. Even when people cannot understand the same language， they can share the same music. Many people learn and practise English by singing songs. Understanding American music can help you understand American people， their history and culture.

So， as the song says， “put a dime （10 cents） in the juke box （自動點唱機）， baby. Lets listen to the music！”

1. What does the passage mainly talk about？

A. What American music is.

B. How American music developed.

C. When American music developed.

D. Why American music is so popular.

2. What can we know about American music？

A. It has changed modern science in the US.

B. It is popular all around the world.

C. It began in the 1590s.

D. It is special.

3. From Paragraph 6 we can learn that American music ________.

A. is the most popular

B. consists of folk and pop songs

C. can help us know more about America

D. brings about financial benefits for America

4. Which of the following is TRUE about music？

A. It is used to express good feelings.

B. It is created for special occasions.

C. It changes as time goes on.

D. It is a must in life.

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