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Known as the “King of Pop,” Michael Jackson sold more than seven hundred fifty million albums over his career.He redefined (重新定义) popular culture with his energetic music,dance moves and revolutionary music videos.
Michael Jackson was born in Gary,Indiana in 1958.He was the seventh of nine children.He was five years old when he began singing with his brothers in a group called the Jackson 5.In 1968 the group signed a recording deal with Motown Records.Michael was eleven years old when they released their first album a year later.
The Jackson 5 became an immediate success.Their music set sales records.Their first four songs were “I Want You Back,” “ABC,” “The Love You Save” and “I’ll Be There.” They all reached the number one position in pop music record sales in 1970.Michael’s first album performing alone was “Off the Wall ” released in 1979.
Three years later,Jackson released “Thriller.” The album was not just the bestselling album of all time.It also won eight Grammy Awards and seven American Music Awards.
In 1985,Michael Jackson helped write the song “We Are the World.” He recorded it with many other famous performers.The aim of the record was to raise money for starving people in Africa.The project raised millions of dollars with this bestselling song.
Michael Jackson’s next album,“Bad,” produced five number one hits,including “The Way You Make Me Feel.” Michael Jackson was a huge success,but was also a very troubled man.His behavior and appearance became increasingly strange.He had many operations to change his face.
Michael Jackson died on June 25th,2009 of heart failure.He was just days away from launching a series of fifty concerts in London.
Fans around the world mourned his death.Famous performers around the world told about the effect he had on their work.Michael Jackson left a huge mark on popular culture.His memory will live on in his unforgettable music.
76.________ | King of Pop:Michael Jackson |
Introduction | He changed the nature of popular culture with his energetic music,77.________moves and revolutionary music videos. |
Career experience | He joined the group the Jackson 5 at the age of 78.________. He released his first album “Off the Wall ” in 79.________. He released “80.________” in 1982,the bestselling album of all time. He helped write and recorded the song “We Are the World ” in 1985. |
Achievements | Their first four songs the Jackson 5 made reached the 81.________in pop music record sales in 1970. “Thriller” won eight 82.________Awards and seven American Music Awards. He raised millions of dollars with their bestselling song for starving people in 83.________. His album “84.________” produced five number one hits. |
Comment on him | He left a huge mark on popular culture,but he was also a very 85.________man. |
76.Title 77.dance 78.five 79.1979 80.Thriller 81.Top 82.Grammy 83.Africa 84.Bad 85.troubled
Five years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day. "I was a clothes addict, "he jokes." I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled." Today David wears casual clothes – khaki pants and sports shirt – to the office. He hardly ever wears a necktie. "I'm working harder than ever," David says, "and I need to feel comfortable."
More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work. In the United States, the change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual. In the early 1990s, many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday, but only on Friday. This became known as "dress-down Friday" or "casual Friday." "What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing." said business consultant Maisly Jones.
Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? One reason is that it's easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code. "A lot of young people don't want to dress up for work," says the owner of a software company, "so it's hard to hire people if you have a conservative dress code." Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study conducted by Levi Strauss and Company, 85 percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale (士气). Only 4 percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative effect on productivity. Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money. "Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day," one person said. "For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes."
1.David Smith refers to himself as having been "a clothes addict," because .
A.he often wore khaki pants and a sports shirt |
B.he couldn't stand a clean appearance |
C.he wanted his clothes to look neat all the time |
D.he didn't want to spend much money on clothes |
2.David Smith wears casual clothes now, because .
A.they make him feel at ease when working |
B.he cannot afford to buy expensive clothes |
C.he looks handsome in casual clothes |
D.he no longer works for any company |
3.According to this passage, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A.Many employees don't like a conservative dress code. |
B.Comfortable clothes make employees more productive. |
C.A casual clothes code is welcomed by young employees. |
D.All the employers in the U.S. are for casual office wear. |
4.According to this passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.Company workers started to dress down about twenty years ago. |
B.Dress-down has become an everyday phenomenon since the early 1990s. |
C."Dress-down Friday" was first given as a favor from employers. |
D.Many workers want to wear casual clothes to impress people. |
5.In this passage, the following advantages of casual office wear are mentioned except .
A.saving employees' money |
B.making employees more attractive |
C.improving employees' motivation |
D.making employees happier |