Questions 24–26 Complete the summary below. Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer. Write your answers in boxes 24-26 on your answer sheet.
原文
E Using his criteria, Parncutt evaluated several theories. One suggests that musical talent is inherent in the behaviour of animals, for example wolves howling to mark territory or birds singing to enhance courtship. Others suggest that it exists to give people pleasure or that it developed as a way to attract sexual partners, and that music evolved as a tool to help youngsters acquire other non-musical skills. While Parncutt’s work hasn’t disproved these ideas, it suggests that motherese offers theories head-on,’ says McPherson. ‘By examining all the different theories he is actually building up a very powerful argument. It’s a wonderful contribution.’
Alternative theories about the origins of music
第 24 题
Parncutt assessed a number of theories of the origins of music. One of these suggested that animals have natural musical ability. An example of this is the sounds birds make as part of their _____ . Another theory claimed that the purpose of music was to bring humans ____ . Others believed it was a way to entice a mate, or that music was a ____ . that could teach children things that had nothing to do with music.
正确答案：courtship
第 25 题
Parncutt assessed a number of theories of the origins of music. One of these suggested that animals have natural musical ability. An example of this is the sounds birds make as part of their ____ . Another theory claimed that the purpose of music was to bring humans _____ . Others believed it was a way to entice a mate, or that music was a ____ . that could teach children things that had nothing to do with music.
正确答案：pleasure
第 26 题
Parncutt assessed a number of theories of the origins of music. One of these suggested that animals have natural musical ability. An example of this is the sounds birds make as part of their ____ . Another theory claimed that the purpose of music was to bring humans ____ . Others believed it was a way to entice a mate, or that music was a _____ . that could teach children things that had nothing to do with music.