1. What sort of music do you like the most and why?
1.你最喜欢哪种音乐，为什么？
I like listening to light music. I have a habit of listening to music while working.
我喜欢听轻音乐。我有在工作时听音乐的习惯。
Although I like popular songs, the lyrics may distract my attention.
虽然我喜欢流行歌曲，但歌词可能会分散我的注意力。
Thus, light music is generally a good choice.
因此，轻音乐通常是一个不错的选择。
2. Do Chinese people like music?
2.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.
是的，现在流行歌曲，传统音乐和古典音乐，以及进口音乐，都很受欢迎。
Besides CDs, tapes and TV programs, you can also appreciate good music provided by some radio stations from morning till late night.
除了CD、磁带和电视节目，你还可以欣赏一些广播电台从早到晚提供的好音乐。
3. Is it necessary to teach music courses in high schools?
3、高中音乐课程有必要教吗？
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.
我相信是这样的。首先，学习音乐可以给学术学习带来新鲜的东西，这可以弥补校园里缺乏的快乐。
Secondly, music courses will not only tell the students how to sing or play instruments, but also how to appreciate music.
其次，音乐课程不仅会告诉学生如何唱歌或演奏乐器，还会告诉学生如何欣赏音乐。
4. What are the differences between Chinese music and Western music?
4.中国音乐和西方音乐有什么不同？
There is a little difference in melody between Chinese music and Western music concerning present pop music.
就现在的流行音乐而言，中国音乐和西方音乐在旋律上有一点不同。
However, due to the differences between the two cultures, the difference in lyrics is much more obvious.
但由于两种文化的差异，歌词上的差异要明显得多。
Chinese ones are more conservative, while the Western ones are more straightforward.
中国人更保守，而西方人更直截了当。
5. What are the benefits if children can play a musical instrument?
5.如果孩子会演奏一种乐器有什么好处？
A child who can play a musical instrument will be popular at school.
一个会演奏乐器的孩子在学校会很受欢迎。
I always admire those who can play the piano or the violin on stage when the school holds activities or parties.
我总是很羡慕那些在学校举办活动或聚会时能在舞台上弹钢琴或拉小提琴的人。
6. Why is it easier for children to learn a musical instrument than adults?
6.为什么儿童学一种乐器比成人容易？
They have a strong curiosity for learning new things and they are not as likely to be disturbed by the outside world as adults.
他们对学习新事物有强烈的好奇心，不像成年人那样容易受到外界的干扰。
Besides, they have more time to practice.
此外，他们有更多的时间练习。
7. What's the impact of Western music on world music?
7.西方音乐对世界音乐有什么影响？
It's quite hard to tell which element of the world music is from Western music.
很难说世界音乐的哪些元素来自西方音乐。
It assimilates all kinds of musical elements and develops into a type of music.
它吸收了各种音乐元素，发展成为一种音乐类型。
Maybe you can feel the characteristics of Western music in it, but you cannot tell it clearly.
也许你能在其中感受到西方音乐的特点，但又说不清楚。
8. What can parents do in order to improve their children's interest in music?
8.为了提高孩子对音乐的兴趣，家长可以做些什么？
I believe parents can make them listen to more music and take them to concerts.
我相信父母可以让他们多听音乐，带他们去听音乐会。
In this way, children have more chances to understand music, which may gradually improve their interest in it.
这样，孩子们有更多的机会去理解音乐，这可能会逐渐提高他们对它的兴趣。