Question

  Like most of the great inventors in jazz,Louis Armstrong is a small man. But the range of his influence across jazz,across American music and around the world has continuing stature. His life moved from rags to riches, from unknown to internationally famous. Louis Armstrong supplied revolutionary language that took on such universality that it became commonplace，like the light bulb,the airplane, the telephone.

  Armstrong was born in New Orleans on Aug.4,1901. He grew up at the bottom, trying to bring something home to eat,sometimes searching garbage cans for food that might still be suitable for supper. The spirit of Armstrong's world, however, was not controlled by the poverty and the danger of wild living. As a child, he was either dancing for pennies or singing for his supper with a strolling quartet of other kids who wandered New Orleans. But he had his dreams. In1915, he got first comet(小号)and was soon known around New Orleans as excel?lent. The places he played and the people he knew were sweet and innocent at one end and rough at the other. Out of those experiences，everything from pomp to humor to grief to majesty worked its way into his tone. He became a beacon(信号灯)of American feeling.

  In 1922 he went to Chicago and joined his mentor(指导者)Joe Oliver, and the revolution took place in full form. His performances set the city on its head. The dull rhythms of the time were wiped away by his unique style. His combination of skill，strength and passion was incred?ible. Armstrong traveled the world constantly. In1932 he visited Europe and played for King of England. In1956 he was hailed by crowds during African tour. In1964 his recording of Hello, Dolly hit No.1. Armstrong died on July6， 1971 in New York City. But he will always remain as one of the greatest artists who make the world a happy place.

(   ) 1. Why was Armstrong, a small man able to move from unknown to world famous?

A.     Because he had a unfortunate childhood.

B.     Because he developed his own style different from those of his day.

C.     Because there were no cornets in his times.

D.     Because the rhythms of his day were hard to progress.

(   ) 2. What pushed Armstrong to make such wonderful achievements in jazz?
A. The poverty. B. His mentor.

C. His dream. D. His universality.

(   ) 3. The word "hailed" in the last paragraph probably means      

A. joyfully greeted    B. greatly injured

C. successfully reached D. terribly needed

(   ) 4. The last paragraph mainly tells us about      

A. Armstrong's experience B. Armstrong's life

C. Armstrong's musical skill D. Armstrong's achievements

Answer 1

1-4 BCAD     

A篇主要讲述弁士音乐家Louis Armstrong 的人生及他在爵士音乐上的成就。

1. B细节理解题通过第一段"Louis Ami-strong supplied revolutionary language that took on such universality that it became common-place"这句话可以看出Armstrong的音乐风格独特。

2. C逻辑推理题第二段"As a child,he was either dancing for pennies or singing for his supper with a strolling quartet of other kids who wandered New Orleans. But he had his dreams."两句话，一正一反说明他的梦想推动着他的发展。

3. A词义猜测题此处显然指受到听众的欢迎。

4. D主旨大意题最后一段谈了他在不同时间段获得的不同成就，故选D。