2020-2021年 中考英语阅读理解测试题及答案经典1
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2020-2021年阅读理解(人生百味)单元测试题(含答案)经典1一、九年级中考英语阅读理解(人生百味)(含答案详细解析)1.阅读理解I've loved my mother's desk since I was just tall enough to see above the top of it as mother sat writing letters. Standing by her chair, looking at the ink bottle, pens, and white paper, I thought that the act of writing is the coolest thing in the world.Years later, during her final illness, my mother kept different things for my sister and my brother.“ But the desk,” She said, “it's for Helen.”Although I knew she loved me and she only showed it in action, I wanted heart-to-heart talks between mother and daughter. But they never happened. And a gulf opened between us. I was “too emotional (易动感情的)”,but she lived “on the surface”.I had my own family later. I loved my mother and thanked her for our happy family. I wrote to her in careful words and asked her to let me know in any way she chose that she forgave me. I posted the letter and waited for her answer. It didn't come.My hope turned to disappointment, then little interest and finally, peace—it seemed that nothing happened. I wasn't even sure if the letter had got to mother. I only knew that I had written it, and I never heard from her!Now the present of her desk told, as she'd never been able to, that she was pleased that writing was my chosen work. I cleaned the desk carefully and found some papers inside—a photo of my father and a one-page letter, folded and refolded many times.Give me an answer, my letter asks, in any way you choose. Mother, you always chose the act that speaks louder than words.(1)The writer began to love her mother's desk ________.A. when mother gave it to herB. before she was badly illC. when she was a childD. after mother died(2)From the passage, we can know that the writer's mother ________.A. was cold on the surface but kind in her heart to her daughterB. was too serious about everything her daughter had doneC. cared much about her daughter in wordsD. wrote to her daughter in careful words(3)The un derlined word “gulf” means “________” in Chinese.A. 理解B. 鸿沟C. 沟通D. 港湾(4)What did mother do with her daughter's letter asking forgiveness?A. She had never received the letter.B. For years, she often talked about the letter.C. She didn't forgive her daughter at all in all her life.D. She read the letter again and again till she died.(5)What's the best title of the passage?A. My Letter to MotherB. Mother and ChildrenC. My Mother's DeskD. Talks between Mother and Me【答案】(1)C(2)A(3)B(4)D(5)C【解析】【分析】本文叙述了作者的妈妈是从事写作的,经常看见妈妈在课桌旁忙碌,所以作者在小的时候,就喜欢妈妈的桌子了,妈妈也了解女儿的心思,在去世前把课桌留给了她,作者给妈妈的信也在课桌里找到了。
2020-2021年中考英语阅读理解单元测试题(含答案)经典一、初三英语阅读理解(含答案详细解析)1.阅读理解Wonder what it is like to be a chef(厨师)? This weekend you will have your chance to find out. Two local chefs, Monica Sallier and Andrew Gleason, will hold an "open kitchen" at their restaurants this Saturday.Monica's restaurant, The Blue Hen, is small but comfortable. Wooden tables and chairs cover the dining area, and sweet music is always on. "I like to laugh and always tell jokes while I cook," Monica said. "Cooking brings people together. The cooks who work with me have become my best friends."At Monica's "open kitchen", she plans to teach her guests how to prepare country-style fried chicken. For it, she will use her family's secret spice(香料). She learned how to make it from her father. Monica seldom uses a measuring cup(量杯)when cooking. By doing so, she hopes to offer her guests a special dining experience. "If you come to my restaurant, you'll never get the same dish twice, "she said.Also opening his kitchen this Saturday in Shreveport is Andrew Gleason. He is the head chef at Quarter Bistro. "I am not the most talkative chef in the business," Andrew said. "Mostly because I prefer to give my full attention to the food. Every ingredient(食材)must be carefully measured. "Andrew's food also makes the dining experience special. He makes every dish look like a piece of art. At his "open kitchen", Andrew plans to teach his visitors how to prepare blackened catfish, a dish of his that has won much praise throughout the city.(1)While Monica is cooking, she ____.A. is never quietB. seldom uses spiceC. sometimes sits on a wooden chairD. always listens to her favorite songs(2)At Andrew's "open kitchen", he will ____.A. invite Monica to try his dishB. work with another head chefC. tell lots of jokes while cookingD. cook one much-praised dish(3)What do Monica and Andrew have in common?A. They work in the same restaurant.B. They both like using measuring cups.C. They graduated from the same cooking school.D. They both let guests have a special dining experience.(4)The passage is probably from ____.A. a city newspaperB. a restaurant noticeC. a cookbookD. a chef's diary【答案】(1)A(2)D(3)D(4)A【解析】【分析】本文讲述本周六,两位当地厨师莫妮卡·萨利尔和安德鲁·格里森将在他们的餐厅举行开放式厨房活动。
2020-2021年中考英语阅读理解专题(含答案)一、初三英语阅读理解(含答案详细解析)1.阅读理解Some parents are always comparing their children with themselves when they were young, or with other people when they were children."When I was your age," a father said to his sixteen-year-old son one day, "I was at the top of my class every year. And I knew what I wanted to do when I left school. I had goals. You are always at the bottom of your class, and you have no goals."The man's son said nothing. He had heard this from his father many times."And when your mother was your age," the boy's father went on, "she had a good job and she was earning money. You don't even have a part-time job. You earn nothing."The man's son still said nothing. He had heard this before, too."And when your older brother was your age," the boy's father went on, "he studied hard. You just waste your time."And the man's son still said nothing.Finally, the boy's father said, "And when Abraham Lincoln was your age, he worked all day and studied at night."This time the son could not stay silent."And when Abraham Lincoln was your age, Father," he said, "he was the President of the United States. What are you?"His father had no answer to this.(1)The father compared his son with the following people EXCEPT ________.A. himselfB. the boy's brotherC. Abraham LincolnD. the boy's classmates (2)How did the boy probably feel?A. Happy.B. Afraid.C. Angry.D. Surprised.(3)What can we infer from the passage?A. Some parents like comparing their children with other children.B. The boy's father studied very well when he was young.C. The boy was the youngest child in his family.D. The father wanted his son to become President of the USA(4)What is the passage mainly about?A. A happy family on vacation.B. A father complaining about his son.C. A son lying to his father.D. Abraham Lincoln as a child.【答案】(1)D(2)C(3)B(4)B【解析】【分析】主要讲了一个抱怨自己儿子的爸爸。
2020-2021年中考英语阅读理解单元测试(word版附答案)经典一、初三英语阅读理解(含答案详细解析)1.根据短文内容选择正确答案。
BWhen you're not at home, many worries may start to crowd your mind. Did I turn the coffee maker off? Did I lock the door? Are the kids doing their homework or watching television? With a smart home, you can quiet all of these worries.A smart home is a home with a communication network. This network connects devices (装置),such as lights and TV sets, and allows them to be controlled from far away through electrical wiring, mobile phone communication or WiFi over the internet.More and more people may start to consider owning a smart home, because it makes life much more convenient. It can help keep your room at a certain temperature. It can record what happens inside the home and send the video to your phone. When you are on vacation abroad, you can use a smart home controller to switch on or off the electricity when necessary. Some smart homes can receive a visitor, allowing him to come in and offering him a drink. They can even feed the cat and water the plants.Besides, smart homes are easy to fix. Most smart home technology and devices are wireless and can be set up with a minimum of tools, using only the guiding information. When a problem appears, you can deal with it yourself without paying a professional.However, for home-users, the smart home technology is far from perfect. It can be rather expensive to own the technology and the devices. Also, because the smart home system(系统)allow its owner to get home information from anywhere, it leaves the home easy to be attacked by hackers(黑客),who may secretly use or change the information in the system.Now, many scientists are excited at the future of smart home technology. Imagine being able to get fashion advice from your mirror, or receive food shopping suggestions from your refrigerator. While there are others who worry that those smart devices will make people lazier and lonelier. Whatever it is, one thing is for sure---smart home technology will change the way we live and work.(1)According to the passage, nowadays a smart home can lock the door through .A. electric lightsB. mirror technologiesC. mobile phonesD. shopping programs (2)The third paragraph of the passage is mainly about .A. the steps to use smart systemsB. the prices of smart programsC. the advantages of a smart homeD. the tools for setting up smart devices(3)Which of the following is TRUE about a smart home according to the passage?A. Smart homes can't help feed pets nowadays.B. Smart homes costs a lot of money at present.C. You can't control your smart home in other countries.D. It's hard for hackers to get information from smart homes.(4)What's the writer's opinion according to the passage?A. People will become less happy in the future.B. People's life style will be different in the future.C. Mobile phones are the most important in smart homes.D. Smart homes are much better than other smart systems.【答案】(1)C(2)C(3)B(4)B【解析】【分析】本文介绍了智能家居的基本功能和新型理念,作者认为智能家居技术将对我们的生活和工作方式带来变革。
2020-2021年人教版英语专题训练中考英语阅读理解经典1一、初三英语阅读理解(含答案详细解析)1.阅读理解In the summer between my first year and second year in college, I was invited to be an instructor(辅导员)at a high school camp. On the first day, when we were dancing and playing games, I noticed a boy under the tree who was small and thin. His shyness made him appear weak. I walked towards him, introduced myself and invited him to join in the activities and meet some new people. He quietly replied, "No, I really don't want to do this." I could understand that he was in a new world but I knew it wouldn't be right to force him either. Actually, the boy didn't need a close talk but a friend.At lunch the next day, I was leading camp songs when I saw the boy under the tree sitting alone.I tried again with the same invitation, but he refused once again. That evening I was told the boy's name was Tommy. Then I asked the campers to pay special attention to the boy and spend time with him when they could.The days went by and the time came when we had to leave. We held a big, warm party to celebrate the closing of the camp. All the campers shared their wonderful moments. To my surprise, I found the boy from under the tree dancing joyfully with two girls. I couldn't believe it was the same person.In October of my second year, I received a phone call from Tommy's mother. She told me that Tommy was hit by a car and died. I offered my deep sadness. The mother said, "Tommy mentioned you so many times. I want you to know that he went back to school and made new friends with confidence. You made a difference to Tommy during his last months."At that moment, I realized how easy it was to give a bit of yourself every day. You may never know how much each gesture may mean to someone else. I hope that everyone can pay attention to his own "boy under the tree".(1)Before the writer came to the high school summer camp, he was a(n) .A. instructorB. camperC. studentD. reporter(2)How many times did the writer invite the boy to join in the activities?A. Once.B. Twice.C. Three times.D. Many times.(3)Which is the CORRECT order about the story?①The boy danced joyfully wi th two girls.② The boy went back to school and made new friends.③ The boy refused to join in the activities.④The boy's mother made a phone call to the writer.A. ①②③④B. ②③①④C. ③①②④D.④③②①(4)From Paragraph 4, we can infer that Tommy's mother was very to the writer.A. thankfulB. helpfulC. faithfulD. harmful【答案】(1)C(2)B(3)C(4)A【解析】【分析】本文讲述了作者曾给一个男孩精神上的帮助,让大家指代每天给自己一点自信是多么容易。
2020-2021年中考英语阅读理解达标检测卷(有答案)一、初三英语阅读理解(含答案详细解析)1.阅读理解What do you see when you look at abstract (抽象的)art? Can you understand it? Does it look like anything?Abstract art became popular in the early 20th century. Artists did not want to paint, draw, or sculpt things exactly like they looked. They didn't want their art to be realistic(现实的). They were more interested in basic shapes and colours.Picasso is probably the most famous of these artists. He painted and drew in many, many styles. Sometimes he used a lot of blue colours (his "blue period"). Later, he used more red and pink colours (his "rose period"). Many of his other paintings are called "cubist (立体派的)" because they are made of painted squares.After a long time, Picasso's paintings became more and more abstract. He painted people and things using strange shapes. His work was so strange that many of his workmates didn't understand it.Kandinsky, another famous artist, used lines, shapes, and patterns to paint his subjects. His paintings also used strong colours to express feelings. Other artists like the surrealists (超现实主义画家),were interested in subconsciousness (潜意识). Painters like Breton and Magritte used many symbols in their work. The meaning or subject of their work wasn't always clear. Dali, another surrealist artist, painted pictures that looked like dreams.There are still many abstract artists around the world. That's the way many artists prefer. They want each person to look at art and find their own meaning in it.(1)Which would be most like abstract art?A. A painting of a house.B. A sculpture of a car.C. A drawing of two people in a coffee house.D. A red and blue painting, with no clear subject.(2)What happened to Picasso's work after a long time?A. It became more abstract.B. It became less strange.C. He went from using red colours to using blue colours.D. He only painted with coloured squares.(3)How did Kandinsky express feelings?A. By using strong colours.B. By painting realistic people.C. By painting with a lot of symbols.D. By painting in red and pink colours.(4)Which of the following is NOT true?A. Picasso painted in many different styles.B. Dali was interested in dreams.C. Abstract artists feel each work of art only has one meaning.D. Magritte's art was full of symbols.【答案】(1)D(2)A(3)A(4)C【解析】【分析】本文介绍了抽象派艺术及其代表人物毕加索。
2020-2021年中考英语阅读理解综合测试(含答案)(word)1一、初三英语阅读理解(含答案详细解析)1.阅读理解Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true.Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it's hard for you to communicate with your parents, don't worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (代沟).Don't argue (争辩) with your parents. Don't get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won't consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can't express yourself well if you are angry. Go someplace to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don't think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.Try to reach a compromise (和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael's mother didn't agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect (尊敬) to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try!(1)According to the passage who have a communication problem?A. parents and other peopleB. only school kids and their parentsC. teachers and their studentsD. parents and children of all ages(2)How many pieces of advice does the writer give us to bridge the generation gap?A. 5.B. 4.C. 3.D. 2.(3)The underlined word "bridge" in the passage means "___________".A. 建立B. 消除C. 通过D. 到达(4)If the values of your parents are different from those of yours, you'd better ___________.A. argue with themB. keep away from themC. agree with them all the timeD. tell your parents what you care about(5)The best title for the passage is ___________.A. How to bridge the generation gapB. How to deal with family problemsC. How to be good parentsD. How to be a good child【答案】(1)D(2)C(3)B(4)D(5)A【解析】【分析】文章大意:短文讲了家长和孩子之间有代沟,主要原因就是缺少沟通,当我们彼此了解了对方的观点和想法以后,就能很容易的理解对方,从而消除代沟。
2020-2021年中考英语阅读理解综合测试(含答案)经典一、初三英语阅读理解(含答案详细解析)1.阅读理解Many teenagers feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that their family members don't know them as well as their friends do. In large families, it is quite often for brothers or sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for some ideas.It is important for teenagers to have one good friend or a group of friends. Even when they are not with their friends, they usually spend a lot of time talking to each other on the phone. The communication is very important in children's growth, because friends can discuss some things that are difficult to say to their family members.However, parents often try to choose their children's friends for them. Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends.Have you ever thought of the following questions?Who chooses your friends? Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you? Have you got a good friend your parents don't like? Your answers are welcome.(1)Many teenagers think that can understand them better.A. friendsB. brothersC. sistersD. parents(2) is very important to teenagers.A. To make children choose friendsB. Communicating with their friendsC. To stop making friendsD. Making phone calls(3)When teenagers have something difficult to say to their parents, they usually .A. stay alone at homeB. fight with their parentsC. discuss with their friendsD. go to their brothers or sisters for help(4)The underlined sentence "Your answers are welcome." means" ".A. You are welcome to discuss the questions with us.B. Your answers are always right.C. We've got no idea, so your answers are welcome.D. You can give us all the right answers.【答案】(1)A(2)B(3)C(4)A【解析】【分析】文章大意:许多青少年认为他们生活中最重要的人是他们的朋友。
2020-2021年中考英语阅读理解测试题及答案一、初三英语阅读理解(含答案详细解析)1.阅读理解Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true.Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it's hard for you to communicate with your parents, don't worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (代沟).Don't argue (争辩) with your parents. Don't get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won't consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can't express yourself well if you are angry. Go someplace to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don't think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.Try to reach a compromise (和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael's mother didn't agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect (尊敬) to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try!(1)According to the passage who have a communication problem?A. parents and other peopleB. only school kids and their parentsC. teachers and their studentsD. parents and children of all ages(2)How many pieces of advice does the writer give us to bridge the generation gap?A. 5.B. 4.C. 3.D. 2.(3)The underlined word "bridge" in the passage means "___________".A. 建立B. 消除C. 通过D. 到达(4)If the values of your parents are different from those of yours, you'd better ___________.A. argue with themB. keep away from themC. agree with them all the timeD. tell your parents what you care about(5)The best title for the passage is ___________.A. How to bridge the generation gapB. How to deal with family problemsC. How to be good parentsD. How to be a good child【答案】(1)D(2)C(3)B(4)D(5)A【解析】【分析】文章大意:短文讲了家长和孩子之间有代沟,主要原因就是缺少沟通,当我们彼此了解了对方的观点和想法以后,就能很容易的理解对方,从而消除代沟。
2020-2021年中考英语阅读理解试题和答案(word )一、初三英语阅读理解(含答案详细解析)1.阅读理解Edinburgh is the world's "festival city". The city holds 12 festivals throughout the year, half of which are celebrated during the months of July and August. Hundreds of thousands of people visit the Scottish capital during the summer. Here are some of the events they can enjoy. The Edinburgh International FestivalThis is the original (最初的) Edinburgh festival, which began in 1947.Actors, musicians, dancers and opera singers from all over the worldperform for large audiences. You need tickets for most of the festival'sevents, which take place in theaters around the city.The Edinburgh Festival Fringe This is the largest art festival in the world, with thousands ofperformances. Anyone can perform at the festival. Over 20,000 artists cantake part. Go to the Royal Mile, one of Edinburgh's main streets, to watchperformers such as magicians, acrobats (杂技演员) and comedians.However, it can get very busy, as thousands of tourists and local (当地的)people fill the city streets to enjoy the shows.The Edinburgh International Book Festival The largest book festival in the world began in 1983 and takes placeevery year in Charlotte Square Gardens in the center of Edinburgh. There areover 700 events for children and adults. You can meet many authors, talk tothem, ask them to sign a book or listen to them talk about their stories.The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival Music lovers come to this festival to enjoy musical performances all overthe city. Artists perform street theater, dance and circus (马戏) shows in amazing costumes (戏装). Everyone can enjoy the music and danceperformances.A. Edinburgh is famous for its festivals.B. Edinburgh is the capital of Wales.C. Six of Edinburgh's festivals are held in July.D. Summer is not the best time to visit Edinburgh.(2)Which of the following is the largest art festival in the world?A. The Edinburgh International Festival.B. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe.C. The Edinburgh International Book Festival.D. The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival.(3)Where is the Edinburgh International Book Festival held?A. At theaters around the city.B. In the Royal Mile.C. In Charlotte Square Gardens.D. On Edinburgh's main streets.(4)What is the purpose of the story?A. To describe the city of Edinburgh.B. To describe some festivals in Edinburgh.C. To prove that Edinburgh is the world's art center.D. To encourage more artists to perform in Edinburgh.【答案】(1)A(2)B(3)C(4)B【解析】【分析】主要讲了Edinburgh的四个节日。
2020-2021年 中考英语阅读理解测试题及答案经典1 一、初三英语阅读理解(含答案详细解析) 1.根据短文内容出选择正确答案。
B Do you want to live a happier, less stressful life? Try laughing for no reason at all. That's how thousands of people start their day at Laughter (笑声) Clubs around the world and many doctors now think that having a good laugh might be one of the best ways to stay healthy. The first Laughter Club was started in Mumbai, India, in 1995 by Dr. Madan Kataria. "Young children laugh about 300 times a day. Adults laugh between 7 and 15 times a day," says Dr. Kataria. "Everyone is naturally good at laughing-it's the universal language. We want people to feel happy with their lives." There are now more than 500 Laughter Clubs in India and over l,300 in the world. Many doctors are also interested in the effects (效果) of laughter on our health. According to a 5-year study at the UCLA School of Medicine in California, with laughing there is less stress in the body. Laughter improves our health against illness by about 40%. So what happens at a Laughter Club? I went along to my nearest club in South London to find out. I was quite nervous at the beginning of the class, to be honest, I wasn't interested in laughing with a group of strangers, and I was worried about looking stupid. Our laughter teacher told us to clap our hands and say “ho ho ho, ha ha ha.” while looking at each other. However, our bodies can't tell the difference between real laughter and unreal laughter, so they still produce the same healthy effects. Surprisingly, it worked! After ten minutes everybody in the room was laughing for real and some people just couldn't stop! At the end of the class I was surprised by how relaxed-and comfortable I felt. So if you're under stress, then start laughing. You might be very pleased with the results! (1)The first Laughter Club was started in __________.
A. India B. America C. Britain D. China (2)How many Laughter Clubs are there in the world today?
A. Over 300. B. Over 500. C. Over 800. D. Over l,300. (3)How did the writer feel at the beginning of the class?
A. Surprised. B. Pleased C. Nervous. D. Tired. (4)When did the people in the club begin to laugh for real?
A. After ten minutes. B. After ten hours. C. After ten seconds. D. After ten days. (5)The article mainly tells us __________. A. young children laugh much more often than adults in a day B. laughing is one of the best ways to stay healthy C. many-doctors are also interested in the effects of laughter on our health D. real laughter and unreal laughter are both good for health 【答案】 (1)A (2)D (3)C (4)A (5)B 【解析】【分析】你想过一个快乐的,没有压力的生活?尝试毫无理由的大笑?全世界每天有成千上万的人在笑声俱乐部开始他们的一天。医生认为开怀大笑是最好的保健方式。
(1)细节理解。根据第二段The first Laughter Club was started in Mumbai, India, in 1995 by Dr. Madan Kataria. 可知在印度,故选A。 (2)细节理解。根据第二段There are now more than 500 Laughter Clubs in India and over l,300 in the world. 可知选D。 (3)细节理解。根据第四段 I was quite nervous at the beginning of the class可知作者开始紧张。故选C。 (4)细节理解。根据最后一段Surprisingly, it worked! After ten minutes everybody in the room was laughing for real and some people just couldn't stop! 可知10分钟后房间里的人都是在真笑。故选A。 (5)主旨大意。本文讲笑声俱乐部给人们的生活带来的变化,通过大笑来减少压力,过更快乐更健康的生活。故选B。 【点评】阅读理解考查对篇章的把握和对细节的识别能力,答题时注意紧扣问题中的关键词,在文章中寻找答案。
2.根据短文理解选择正确答案。 C If music makes you smarter and exercise helps you to think, surely exercising to music can turn you into a clever person. A team of scientists from Ohio State University did experiments on 33 volunteers who were getting better from heart disease after operations. They found those volunteers who exercised while listening to Italian musician Antonio Vivaldi's The Four Seasons did much better on language ability tests than without music. It is also used in medical fields for patients who have had head hurts because of its moderate tempo (舒缓的节拍). “Exercise seems to cause positive changes in the nerve (神经) system and these changes may improve the learning ability of people with heart disease,” said the psychologist Charles Emery, who led the study. “And listening to music is thought to enhance understanding. We just wanted to put the two results together,” he added.