I am a doctor. People often come to see me because they have colds or coughs. People 【小题1】 come to see me because they are sad or nervous. Sometimes 【小题2】 helps. Sometimes talking helps. But many doctors 【小题3】 that music can help people feel better. I asked a few of my patients (病人) how music helps them.

“Sometimes I was 【小题4】 when I was a child. My family said, ‘Play your feelings on the piano!’ Sometimes I play a loud 【小题5】 song on the piano. Soon I feel calm (平静的). I can laugh and cry 【小题6】 my fingers (手指) on the piano. It’s natural for me. It’s like breathing (呼吸).”

“Listening to music helps me feel 【小题7】. I like to listen to music and dance when I 【小题8】 my house.”

“I play the violin. I like playing at night 【小题9】 it is quiet. After playing I am tired but I am happy. I always sleep 【小题10】 after playing my violin.”

Are you a musician? Good! Keep playing. If you are not a musician, listen to music and sing or dance. It’s good medicine.