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Popular Music

Popular music is also called pop. It is any type of music that a large number of people ______. It is different from folk (民间的) music, which is the ______ music and songs of common people. It's ______ different from classical (古典的) music, which is often more formal or artistic.

There are many types of popular music, ______ rock, country, rap, rhythm and blues (or R&B), the blues and jazz.

It is very ______ for popular music to be popular for only a short time. New songs regularly ______ hit songs. Even ______ of popular music lose popularity. The styles of big band, soul, and disco are no longer as popular as they once were. ______, some songs and styles have remained popular for ______.

Popular music developed out of many styles of religious (宗教的), folk, and classical music. In the 1800s concert bands and traveling musical groups brought ______ music to more and more people.

In the late 1800s and early 1900s the United States became a(n) ______ center of popular music. Songwriters in New York City wrote many popular songs, ______ African Americans created jazz and other new forms of popular music.

In the early 1900s phonograph records (留声机唱片) appeared, so people could ______ music in their homes. ______the first radio stations began playing popular songs.

Rock and roll, a mixture of country and blues music, ______ in the 1950s. It became wildly popular with young people. Rock is ______ the best?known form of popular music.

In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, radio, television, movies, and the Internet ______ popular music to grow and to change. These ______ made it possible for millions of people to hear a single ______ at the same time. They also helped to ______ popular music into the huge business that it is today.

1.A. try B. enjoy C. share D. remember

2.A. quiet B. light C. serious D. traditional

3.A. also B. never C. just D. already

4.A. except for B. because of C. such as D. instead of

5.A. interesting B. common C. difficult D. terrible

6.A. improve B. influence C. control D. replace

7.A. players B. writers C. types D. concerts

8.A. However B. Besides C. Moreover D. Anyhow

9.A. days B. weeks C. months D. years

10.A. folk B. popular C. classical D. religious

11.A. safe B. strange C. important D. unusual

12.A. and B. but C. since D. so

13.A. create B. record C. turn up D. listen to

14.A. Once B. Soon C. Recently D. Finally

15.A. changed B. continued C. increased D. appeared

16.A. still B. only C. again D. even

17.A. taught B. expected C. helped D. warned

18.A. examples B. inventions C. advantages D. activities

19.A. word B. answer C. notice D. song

20.A. make B. bring C. introduce D. add

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1.A. found B. helped C. troubled D. enjoyed

2.A. things B. packages C. chances D. dollars

3.A. lifted B. cashed C. weighed D. carried

4.A. pleased B. disappointed C. delighted D. annoyed

5.A. business B. choice C. situation D. attitude

6.A. away B. about C. along D. aside

7.A. counter B. cashier C. exit D. entrance

8.A. weather B. service C. work D. shopping

9.A. satisfaction B. decision C. direction D. imagination

10.A. announced B. discovered C. proved D. noticed

11.A. trusted B. recognized C. hid D. persuaded

12.A. rough B. bright C. big D. nice

13.A. gentleman B. stranger C. customer D. passenger

14.A. until B. though C. before D. since

15.A. attracted B. frightened C. cheered D. confused

16.A. trembled B. raised C. relaxed D. tightened

17.A. car B. office C. home D. doctor

18.A. appearances B. reactions C. behaviors D. expressions

19.A. treatment B. awareness C. conclusion D. achievement

20.A. remind B. show C. give D. tell

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The California Science Center is filled with different exhibits (展览品), which are presented in fun ways. It provides many hands?on experiences. Through these hands?on experiences, kids can learn about human inventions, the life processes of living things and so much more! The Science Center also has special exhibits that change all the time, so visit often to find out what's new!

The exhibitions there cover some amazing topics. Kids can learn about all the ecosystems (生态系统) that we have on our planet. They can also find out all about how everything on our planet exists (存在) in their own environment.

The Creative World lets kids explore the relationship between humans and communications, transportation and structures, and the World of Life lets kids examine how plants, animals, people and even the smallest living cells on our planet all have something in common.

From the earth to space, we couldn't let you explore the California Science Center and not tell you that a wonderful exploration is waiting. Kids can let their imagination fly as they explore a real spacecraft.

Don't forget about the IMAX either where you can watch an amazing IMAX film which brings everything to life.

An amazing family day out in Los Angeles—fun and educational! Don't miss it!

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Adults: FREE!

Children: FREE!

WHEN CAN YOU GO?

10 am—5pm daily all year round

1.Why are kids advised to visit the Science Center often?

A. It has some living things.

B. Some of its exhibits are funny.

C. It offers hands?on experiences.

D. There are some changes in its exhibits.

2.What can kids learn from the World of Life?

A. All the ecosystems on our planet.

B. IMAX films can bring everything to life.

C. Things on our planet share something similar.

D. The relationship between humans and communications.

3.What is the exploration mentioned in Paragraph 5 about?

A. Space. B. Adventure.

C. Imagination. D. Transportation.

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Anse Sourced’ Argent, Seychelles--With beautiful pale pink sand, clear blue waters, and rock formations that have been shaped by waves and time, this beach’s beauty is enough to land itself on the cover of a travel magazine. And it is one of the most photographed baeches in the world. And don’t worry about any waves as the shores and shallow waters are protected by a nearby reef(礁).

Maldives--Maldives is an island nation off the coast of Sri Lanka and one of the lowest nations of the world, Enjoy the soft sandy beaches, coconut-bearing palm trees, and a diverse sea life that surrounds you. But due to coral dying and rising sea levels, Maldives is expected to sink within the next 10 years. Freedom Beach, Thailand--Privacy(隐私) isn’t always so easy to find at a beach, but Freedom Beach in Thailand provides a much less crowded, more relaxing location to spend your time. With swimming, snorkeling(浮潜), and beach-side refreshments(点心,茶点), you are able to have the vacation that you deserve! Its neighboring beach, Patong, can get a little crowded and a bit crazy with the large number of tourists present, so escape via water taxi to enjoy yourself and a much cleaner shore.

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1.What is Anse Sourced’ Argent famous for?

A. Its travel magazines B. Its beautiful coral reef

C. Its picture-like scenery D. Its dangerous waves

2.What can we know about Maldives?

A. It is an island nation under the sea surface

B. It may disappear in 100 years

C. It shares the same coast with Sri Lanka

D. It lies at the lowest altitude of the world

3.What is Freedom Beach described as according to the text?

A. One where privacy is hard to find

B. One whose shore is bigger than Patong’s

C. One where visitors can enjoy private space

D. One where visitors can land on the coral reefs

4.What can we learn about Matira Beach from the text?

A. Many films were set in the beach

B. Too many tourists disturb the locals

C. The over-the -water bungalows first appeared there

D. It is a place that you don’t want to share with others

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