can be bad for physical (身体的) health. Studies have shown that too much control of emotions can lead to high blood pressure, heart problems and some other illnesses. If you have a health problem, doctors will certainly not ask you to cry. But when you feel like crying, don't fight it. It's a natural- and healthy - emotional response (反应).

24. Why didn't the author cry when her grandmother died?

A. The author doesn't give the explanation.

B. Because she did not love her grandmother.

C. Because she was too shy to cry at that time.

D. Because her father did not let her feel too sad.

25. According to the author, which of the following statements is true?

A. Crying is the best way to get help from others.

B. Fighting back tears may cause some health problems.

C. We will never know our deep feelings unless we cry.

D. We must cry if we want to reduce pressure.

26. What might be the most suitable title for the text?

A. Why We Cry B. How to Keep Healthy

C. Power of Tears D. A New Scientific Discovery

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　　Do you love American country music? If you do, come to Nashville. It's the home of American country music.

　　Nashville is the capital city of the state of Tennessee. Here you don't have to go to the big auditoriums(音乐厅) to enjoy the country music. In the open air restaurants or on the streets, you can always hear the beautiful and sweet sounding folk music. All the singers are young and they play their guitars while they sing. The songs they sing are so touching(动人)that, if you listen attentively, you can feel they are singing with their souls(灵魂) rather than with their voices.

　　Shops selling music records and tapes can be found everywhere in Nashville. Many records are made by famous singers and they are sent to many countries all over the world.

　　The folk songs most of the singers sing come from the rural areas in the southern United States. The songs often describe those days ,situations and the feelings of the country people. They often sing in praise of heroism(英雄) and true love.

27.To enjoy country music, you can go to ______.

　 A. the auditoriums 　 B. the open air restaurants

　 C. the streets 　 D. All of the above

28. Which of the following is true?

　 A. The folk songs can impress you deeply

　 B. Almost everyone in Nashville sings the folk songs well

　 C. All records are made by famous singers

　 D. Country music records and tapes are found in every corner of the world

29. The folk songs describe(表达) ______.

　 A. the feelings of the singers 　 B. the political situation of the US

　 C. the great leaders 　 D. various (各种) topics

30. The passage is mainly about ______.