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【题目】Jay Chou is a well-known name both in Taiwan and mainland. He is now one of Asia’s hottest pop stars. His catchy tunes have mainstreamed (主流) rap and R&B in the Mandopop world. In the past his teacher thought he was dumb (木讷的). Talent spotters(观察者)thought he was ugly. But his success proves that the music still matters more than looks and image. His musical talent is recognized by fans, fellowsingers and producers.

Now, a singing contest was held in Taiwan. Chou appeared at the contest with band “Nan Quan Mama”, which was discovered by Chou. Their first album the Summer of Nan Quan Mama, composed and produced by Chou was a great success.

Chou started his career at a singing contest, attracting the attention of record producers. But the successful singer does not believe in luck. He says it’s his passion for music and hard work that are keys to his success. He said, “I didn’t know how to sing at the beginning, so I lost the first time. But I was so determined that I never stopped trying. My advice to these young singers is never to give up, and always believe in yourself.”

Chou’s confidence has strengthened his music. He is a great source of inspiration to youngsters who share his determination to become a superstar.

【1】The best title for this passage can be________.

A. Jay Chou and Nan Quan Mama B. Jay Chou encourages youngsters

C. Jay Chou and his band D. A brief introduction of Jay Chou

【2】The underlined part “matters more” most probably means________.

A. better B. more different

C. more difficult D. more important

【3】Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Jay Chou?

A. Jay Chou is confident towards music.

B. He is a determined man.

C. He succeeded the first time he appeared on the stage.

D. Though not good-looking, he has a gift for music.

【4】________makes Jay Chou a success according to the passage?

A. His luck B. His passion of music

C. His hard work D. Both B and C

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】D

【3】C

【4】D

【解析】试题分析：本文介绍亚洲炙手可热的明星之一周杰伦。他对音乐的热情和艰苦工作是他成功的关键。他是年轻人的榜样。

【1】B主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段Chou’s confidence has strengthened his music. He is a great source of inspiration to youngsters who share his determination to become a superstar. 周杰伦的自信加强了他的音乐。他是年轻人的精神源泉。也就是说：他鼓励年轻人。故选B。

【2】D词义猜测题。根据前面的两句In the past his teacher thought he was dumb (木讷的). Talent spotters(观察者)thought he was ugly. 在过去，他的老师认为他木讷。天才观察者认为他是丑陋的。和后面的than looks and image.比外表和形象。可知音乐比外表和形象更重要。D项符合题意。

23.【3】C推理判断题。根据第一段第四。五句In the past his teacher thought he was dumb (木讷的). Talent spotters(观察者)thought he was ugly. 在过去，他的老师认为他木讷。天才观察者认为他是丑陋的。可知他第一次登台没有成功。故选C。

【4】D细节理解题。第三段第三句He says it’s his passion for music and hard work that are keys to his success.他说他对音乐的热情和艰苦工作是他成功的关键。故选D。

【学法指导】

1. 人物传记类文章的阅读策略和解题技巧

首先，把握文体特征，注意写作手法如前文所述，人物传记是记叙文体的一种，因此在阅读时要把握好时间、地点、人物和事件这四大要素。其次，还应该注意人物传记类文章的结构多按时间顺序排列，一般采用倒叙的写作手法，有时也采用插叙和补叙等手段。弄清楚人物传记类文章的特征和写作手法，能帮助考生在阅读和回答问题时做到高效省时、准确无误。

2. 直接信息题

对此类题型，考生可以首先从问题中找到关键词，然后以此为线索，运用略读及查阅的技巧在文中迅速寻找这一细节，找到后再把这一部分内容仔细阅读一遍，仔细比较所给选项与文中细节的细微区别，在准确理解细节的前提下，最后确定最佳答案。【4】D细节理解题。第三段第三句He says it’s his passion for music and hard work that are keys to his success.他说他对音乐的热情和艰苦工作是他成功的关键。故选D。