The crowd cheered and cheered. The man with the horn waved and smiled his great, happy smile.“More! More!” cried the crowd. And Louis Satchmo Armstrong took his horn and began to play again.Here he was in England. Now a famous man, he was rich.He knew many important people.Wherever he went, people knew his name.They wanted to hear his music. As Louis played the sad, slow songs, he thought of his home in New Orleans.He lived there as a boy.How many years ago was it? It was a busy, exciting city.But Louis’ family was very poor.He went to work to help his mother.He also went to school.One of Louis’ teachers asked him to be in the school band. “This horn is yours until you leave our school.” his teacher said. Louis’ music was jazz and he loved it.He remembered all the music he heard. He didn’t learn to read music until he was a man.

When he left school, he played in many bands.He loved his work and people loved him.They knew he had a wonderful talent.Louis played on the boats that sailed up and down the river.He played in little towns and in big cities.Satchmo’s horn had as many sounds as ten horns – sometimes slow and sweet; sometimes fast and hot, high and low.His music was always strong and exciting.“He does make wonderful music, ” said the man who listened happily.“Yes,” said another man, “he makes that horn speak.” “I thought jazz was my music, but now I understand it is ours.Isn’t it beautiful how music brings us together!” Louis Satchmo Armstrong remarked.

1.When did Louis Satchmo Armstrong learn to read music?

A. When he was less than 14 years old.

B. When he was in the school band.

C. After he became a grown-up.

D. His beautiful speech.

2.What was Louis Armstrong most famous for?

A. His great happy smile.

B. His sad and slow songs.

C. His wonderful jazz music.

D. His beautiful speech.

3.What is the passage mainly about?

A. The origin of jazz music.

B. The famous jazz musician Louis Armstrong.

C. How Louis came to play his horn.

D. How people loved Louis and his horn.

4.Which of the following is the best title for this story?

A. Musician

B. A Beautiful Horn

C. Sweet Smiles

D. The Man With the Horn

Warley Woods Community (社区) Trust

Welcome to our third newsletter of the year!

Our main activity for March is our Walk for the Woods fundraising events on Saturday,17th March,starting any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. We will be walking the distance between Warley Woods and Tipperary. It is indeed a long way-80 miles. The more people that you can get sponsor you,the more money we can raise to help look after our beautiful woodland. More information is available at our website.

The Sunday volunteers planted two beeches and on oak last week. This was thanks to the money fro the Big Tree Plant and to Lisa and Gordon Whitiker,whose friends gave money for the big trees instead of for their wedding presents. Thanks to everyone who took part.

There were 15 volunteers at the Oral History Training Day which was led by vey ably by Julia Letts. The group will be meeting again and will start to interview the local people who have offered to tell their stories. We are happy to hear from others who would like to be interviewed about their memories of the Woods for the project. If you or anyone you know is interested,please call Viv Cole at the office. This project is financed by Heritage Lottery Fund.

There was a huge response to the Forest Schools activities held at half term. These will be held again during the Easter holidays on the following dates: 4th April from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for over 8s. On 12th April form 10 a.m. to 12 noon,there will be a Teddy Bears’ Picnic for the under 8s. All these must be booked in advance.

Finally,don’t forget the Easter Egg Roll on Bank Holiday,9th April,staring at 11 a.m. Bring your own hard-boiled and decorated egg to roll down the hill in the woods. The first past the finishing line will win a large chocolate egg! This year,due to popular demand,there will also be an Adults’ Easter Egg Roll following the children’s competition.

We look forward to seeing you all soon,at one of our many events.

1.Which of the following will be on 9th April?

A. Walk for the Woods

B. Teddy Bears’ Picnic

C. The Easter Egg Roll

D. The Oral History Training Day

2.Heritage Lottery Fund provides money to

A. help look after the wood land

B. collect stories about the community

C. hold activities for the Forest Schools

D. organize the Easter holiday competition

3.The passage is written to

A. inform people of the coming events

B. encourage people to work as volunteers

C. invite people to take part in the competition

D. tell people about some famous organization

Visitor Oyster cards are electronic smartcards that come fully charged with credit. Whether you're making a one-off trip to London or you’re a regular visitor, using an Oyster travel smartcard is the easiest way to travel around the city's public transport network. Simply touch the card on the yellow card reader at the doors when you start and end your journey.

Advantages of a Visitor Oyster Card

A Visitor Oyster card is one of the cheapest ways to pay for single journeys on the bus, Tube, DLR, tram, London Over-ground and most National Rail services in London:

● Save time----your card is ready to use as soon as you arrive in London.

● It's more than 50% cheaper than buying a paper travel card or single tickets with cash.

● There is a daily price cap----once you have reached this limit, you won’t pay any more.

● Enjoy special offers and promotions at leading London restaurants, shops and entertainment venues----plus discounts on the Emirates Air Line cable car and Thames Clippers river buses.

Buy a Visitor Oyster card

Buy a Visitor Oyster card before you visit London and get it delivered to your home address. A card costs £3 (non-refundable) plus postage. Order online and arrive with your Oyster in hand! You can also buy a Visitor Oyster card from Gatwick Express ticket offices at Gatwick Airport Station and on board Eurostar trains travelling to London.

Add Credit to Your Visitor Oyster Card

You can choose how much credit to add to your card. If you are visiting London for two days, you can start with £20 credit. If you run out of credit, add credit at the following locations:

● Touch screen ticket machines in Tube, DLR, London Over-ground and some National Rail stations.

● Around 4,000 Oyster Ticket Stops found in newsagents and small shops across London.

● TFL Visitor and Travel Information Centers.

● Tube and London Over-ground station ticket offices.

● Emirates Air Line terminals.

1.When can you use your Visitor Oyster Card?

A. After you become a regular visitor.

B. Only when you end your journey.

C. Once you arrive in London.

D. Before you leave home.

2.What can we learn about the Visitor Oyster card?

A. It can reach you before your journey to London.

B. It requires you to pay as much as the daily price cap.

C. It can provide you a 50% discount at a London shop.

D. It can be delivered to your home address free of charge.

3.Where can you add credit to your Visitor Oyster card?

A. On the Internet.

B. At a Tube station ticket office.

C. On Eurostar trains.

D. At Gatwick Express ticket offices.

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