Music Therapy for Children with Communication Problems: A Comprehensive Guide
Music Therapy for Children with Communication Problems
1. True/False
- a. Children start speaking immediately after their operation. FALSE “But, after the operation, the child – who has never heard before – undergoes a long rehabilitation process before he or she can begin to speak”
- b. According to the text, when parents try to force their children to speak, they become more communicative. FALSE “She added that the toddlers undergoing rehabilitation are under a lot of pressure from their surroundings – especially their parents- to begin talking, and sometimes this pressure makes them become introverted.
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- a. How do these children improve after music therapy? They are capable of speaking for longer time and also they ask and answer more spontaneously
- b. In the rehabilitation sessions, what do children do? They play or do activities that are related to music so they can interact, they are gradually put in contact with different kind of music and different parameters like rhythm or compass.
3. Find the words in the text that mean:
- a. goes through (paragraph 1): undergoes
- b. small children (paragraph 1): toddlers
- c. appropriate (paragraph 2): suitable
- d. investigators (paragraph 3): researchers
4.
- a. Music, which constitutes a bridge between the quiet world that the children knew and a new world of sounds, is used in rehabilitation.
- b. These sessions are videotaped (videotape) and analysed to show the results.
- c. There is still a lot of work to be done by researchers in this area.
- d. Rewrite the sentence beginning with the words given. The mother said: “My son has improved his communication with music therapy.” The mother said that her son had improved his communication with music therapy.
5. Write about 100 to 150 words on the following topic. How important is music in your life? Write about your tastes
Music is an integral part of my life. It has the power to evoke emotions, uplift my spirits, and provide a sense of comfort and relaxation. I enjoy listening to a wide variety of music genres, from classical to pop to rock. Music has the ability to connect people and create a sense of community. It is a powerful tool that can be used to express oneself, tell stories, and inspire others.
Trick or Treat! It’s Halloween
1. True/False
- a. Halloween was originally a Christian celebration. FALSE “Actually, Halloween originated in Europe as a Celtic New Year celebration. For the Irish, in the Celtic calendar, October 31st was Samhain, a pagan festival”
- b. Like the Celts on October 31st, Irish immigrants in the USA wore disguises in order to frighten away the evil souls. FALSE “They began to dress up in costumes and go from house to house asking for food or money, a practice that eventually became today’s trick-or-treat tradition”
2.
- a. Why does the text say that Halloween is one of the greatest commercial holidays in the United States? Because people spend loads of money in costumes, parties…
- b. In what sense is the “trick or treat” tradition similar to the Celtic celebration? The Celtics gave food to the souls that were waiting, nowadays people give sweets that are a kind of food.
3.
– Find the words in the text that mean: (Puntuación máxima: 1 punto)
a. goes through (paragraph 1) : undergoes
b. small children (paragraph 1) : toddlers
c. appropriate (paragraph 2) : suitable
d. investigators (paragraph 3) : researchers
4 a. Music, __which/that___constitutes a bridge __between___ the quiet world that the children knew and a new world of sounds, is used in rehabilitation.
b. These sessions __are videotaped___ (videotape) and analysed ___to__ show the results.
c. There is still __a lot of___work to be done __by___researchers in this area.
d. Rewrite the sentence beginning with the words given. The mother said: “My son has improved his communication with music therapy.” The mother said that………………her son had improved his communication with music therapy
5.- Write about 100 to 150 words on the following topic. How important is music in your life? Write about your tastes
with your friends.
i´m going to talk about how important music in mt life.O love music.i listen the radio every day,at home,when i go with my parents in their car..everywhere.Maybe some people don´t onderstand why i love the music.
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On the one hand, the music is a therapy for our heart that fits in with any mood, and there is a special song for every moment moment.Besides, it helps us to disconnect our mind, to forget the everyday routines.I listen to All kinds of music, but i prefer pop.
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Secondly, we have many fscilites when it comes to the media.for example on youtube find all the songs of our favorites artist.Besides there is also sporify
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in short it depend on the day ,and your mood the music helps you for everything.today there are many song.the music in my life is very importante.my favourite singer is Pablo alboran.he is a goos singer.
Trick or treat! It’s Halloween
1TRUE/FALSE
a) Halloween was originally a Christian celebration.
FALSE “Actually, Halloween originated in Europe as a Celtic New Year celebration. For the Irish, in the Celtic calendar, October 31st was Samhain, a pagan festival”
b) Like the Celts on October 31st, Irish immigrants in the USA wore disguises in order to frighten away the evil souls.
FALSE “They began to dress up in costumes and go from house to house asking for food or money, a practice that eventually became today’s trick-or-treat tradition”
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a) Why does the text say that Halloween is one of the greatest commercial holidays in the United States?
Because people spend loads of money in costumes, parties…
b) In what sense is the “trick or treat” tradition similar to the Celtic celebration?
The Celtics gave food to the souls that were waiting, nowadays people give sweets that are a kind of food.
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3 a) goods (paragraph 1) : products
b) spectacular (paragraph 1) : stunning
c) in fact (paragraph 2) : actually
d) escaping (paragraph 3) : fleeing
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4
a) __If___children don’t get sweets ___from__ their neighbours, they will play tricks on them.
b) The Irish emigrated to America ___where__ they could find __a___ better life.
c) __although___ it is an American tradition, interest __in___ Halloween is increasing in Europe.
d) Rewrite the following sentence from the text. Begin with the words given.
d. New York’s Village Halloween Parade attracts two million people who celebrate in the streets.
Two million people ………..are attracted by the New York’s Village Halloween Parade which is celebrated in the streets.
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5.- Write about 100 to 150 words on the following topic. How important is music in your life? Write about your tastes
1I’m going to talk about my cousin’s birthday party. Three years ago my cousin wanted to do something different for her birthday, her parties were fun, but she wanted to do something new and fun. She decides to have a costume party, we all have to go from superheroes and heroines.
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First of all,she called her friends and told them of the party.She and i organized it in a week.whit the help ogf our mothers.we ordered a cake of her favourite heroine which was catwoman.after a few days we have everthing ready: food.drink,decoration.Everything was ready to start the party
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However it is true that the organization of the birthday party is not easy. But you will always have a good memory of what is enjoyed at the party with your friends.