题目内容
His talent and charm have made him the No.1Chinese classical artist in the world. And he played in the grand Beijing Olympic opening ceremony in 2008, watched by a TV audience of 5 billion.
Lang Lang, 26, is the first Chinese pianist to play with the world's top orchestras (管弦乐队),making his first appearance at the Carnegie Hall in New York at 18, while still a student.
Lang's charm and fondness for sharp clothes make him a natural fit to represent China's new international image. According to the British newspaper the Times, "The Lang Lang effect" is responsible for driving 36 million Chinese children to learn the piano.
Now in China children are learning Chopin and Western orchestras are playing sold-out tours across Chinese cities. But can China ever introduce its own music to the West? Lang is trying. His cooperation(合作) with the London Symphony Orchestra this month includes a performance of Dragon Songs, an album of traditional Chinese classics.
Behind the international recognition, however, is a fascinating story of a gifted child. Lang grew up with his father's own musical ambition(抱负) and high expectations. It is not hard to imagine how boring it must be to practice the piano ever3r day. Lang said that he once hated his hands and the piano. He got his right hand hurt six years ago and had to rest. "That was the best month," he says. "I had a date. I saw a Broadway show and saw Britney Spears in concert."
46. What is the main reason why Lang Lang is the No.1 Chinese classical artist in the world?
A. He played in the Beijing Olympic opening ceremony in 2008.
B. He usually plays with the world's top orchestras.
C. He tries to introduce Chinese music to Western countries.
D. He plays the piano so well and has a good international image.
47. Lang Lang is trying his best to ______ now.
A. introduce China's own music to the West
B. play sold-out tours across Chinese cities
C. encourage children to learn the piano
D. prepare for a performance of Dragon songs
48. Which of the following about Lang Lang is true?
A. He didn't like sharp clothes at all.
B. He had a good rest and enjoyed himself because he got his right hand hurt. .
C. He has had a great musical ambition since his childhood. .
D. He first appeared in the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008.
49. From the last paragraph we can learn ______.
A. Lang didn't like playing the piano at all as a child
B. He was happy to practice the piano every day
C. His father's wish and expectations played an important role in his childhood
D. He hurt his hands six years ago
DABC
Jay Chou was born on January 18, 1979, in Taiwan, China. He grew up with his mother, and was a quiet and shy kid. He didn’t do well in study, so people thought he would never be successful in life.
As a small child, Jay took a great interest in music. His mother sent him to learn the piano when he was only three years old. He loved it and kept on practicing. When he was in high school, he could play the piano quite well. At the same time, he showed his talent for writing songs.
Before Jay became a singer, he worked as a songwriter. For two years, he spent most of his time writing for singers. Some of them were very famous, like Coco Less and Jacky Cheung. Jay released(发行) his first album(专辑) in 2000 and soon he got quite popular.
Now Jay is one of the most famous singers in Asia. However, he is still shy and doesn’t speak clearly when he sings or talks, but he has a lot of fans. Most of his fans like him because he is really good at music and never follows(仿效) others.
【小题1】When Jay Chou was a small kid, .
①he was quiet and shy
②he lived with his parents
③he didn’t study well
④he loved music
| A.①③ | B.①④ | C.①③④ | D.②③④ |
| A.in 1982 |
| B.when he was in primary school |
| C.when he was five |
| D.when he was in high school |
| A.for himself |
| B.for his friends |
| C.for his mother |
| D.for Coco Lee, Jacky Cheung and some other singers |
| A.He is a good-looking singer. |
| B.He has a lot of fans |
| C.He doesn’t speak clearly |
| D.His songs are different from others |
What is your favourite cartoon? It may be difficult for you to decide.But for pianist Lang Lang, Tom and Jerry is the best one.
When Lang was two years old, he saw Tom playing the piano.This was his first time to enjoy western music and this experience encouraged him to learn to play the piano well.
His talent at the keyboard has taken him from Shenyang to the world.
Lang became a good piano student at three.Ever since, the boy has been doing better and better.In 1997, the 15-year-old boy studied at a famous American music college.
Lang's performances are energetic.He is well-known for making facial expressions and moving around while playing the piano.
The road to success has never been easy.Lang's father stopped his job to look after him, while his mother stayed in Shenyang to make money.But Lang considers himself lucky and believes he should give something back.He has helped the children in poor areas a lot.
| | Personal 【小题1】 | Card |
| About his personal life | Name | Lang Lang |
| | Year of birth | 【小题2】 |
| | 【小题3】 | Keyboard |
| | Favourite 【小题4】 | Tom and Jerry |
| | The reason for 【小题5】 poor children | He believes himself lucky and should give something back. |
| About his musical life | The 【小题6】 for western music in his childhood encouraged him to learn piano 【小题7】 .With the help of his parents and teachers, he was able to 【小题8】 at a famous American music college, where his success began. | |
| | Famous for his 【小题9】 performances and 【小题10】 facial expressions and moving around while playing the piano. | |
What is your favourite cartoon? It may be difficult for you to decide.But for pianist Lang Lang, Tom and Jerry is the best one.
When Lang was two years old, he saw Tom playing the piano.This was his first time to enjoy western music and this experience encouraged him to learn to play the piano well.
His talent at the keyboard has taken him from Shenyang to the world.
Lang became a good piano student at three.Ever since, the boy has been doing better and better.In 1997, the 15-year-old boy studied at a famous American music college.
Lang's performances are energetic.He is well-known for making facial expressions and moving around while playing the piano.
The road to success has never been easy.Lang's father stopped his job to look after him, while his mother stayed in Shenyang to make money.But Lang considers himself lucky and believes he should give something back.He has helped the children in poor areas a lot.
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Tom and Jerry |
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He believes himself lucky and should give something back. |
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The 6. for western music in his childhood encouraged him to learn piano 7. .With the help of his parents and teachers, he was able to 8. at a famous American music college, where his success began. |
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Famous for his 9. performances and 10. facial expressions and moving around while playing the piano. |