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.

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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 best-selling 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 best-selling 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.

 

1________

King of Pop: Michael Jackson

Introduction

He changed the nature of popular culture with his energetic music, 2________ moves and revolutionary music videos.

Career experience

He joined the group the Jackson 5 at the age of 3_______.

He released his first album “ Off the Wall ” in 4________.

He released 5“_________” in 1982, the best-selling 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 6________ in pop music record sales in 1970.

“Thriller” won eight 7__________ Awards and seven American Music Awards.

He raised millions of dollars with their best-selling song for starving people in 8_________.

His album “9_________” produced five number one hits.

Comment on him

He left a huge mark on popular culture, but he was also a very 10_________ man.

 

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Windsor Castle

Your tour starts at the home of the Royal Family for 900 years, and the world’s largest and oldest occupied castle. Windsor Castle's defence walls dominate the delightful town that has grown up around it over the years. You will see the decorated State Apartments and St. George s Chapel. You will also witness the Changing of the Guard mall its colorful display and glory. (on 19 March, 7 April and 13 -16 June the State Apartments will be closed, on these dates you wall visit Queen Mary's Dolls House).

Stonehenge

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Bath

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60.From “Windsor Castle”, we can know that______.

A. it is the biggest oldest castle in the world

B. the Changing of the Guard will be open from March to June

C. Queen Mary’s Dolls House will be closed March to June

D. the Royal Family will go on a tour with the visitors

61.Which place of interest inspires visitors’ imagination?

A. Windsor Castle                       B. London         

C. Roman Baths                               D. Pump Rooms

62.If you are a student majoring architecture, you may probably prefer to visit_______.

A. Bath           B. London          C. Georgian City               D. Roman

63.What’s the passage mainly about?

A. History of Windsor Castle.               B. Who built Stonehenge?

C. The tour on Bath.                       D. The popular scenic spots of Georgian City.

       Don't leave London without taking this best-selling tour to Windsor Caste, Stonehenge and Bath, England's most beautiful Georgian city.Your day trip: includes entrance to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath's Roman Baths and Pump Rooms.

Windsor Castle

       Your tour starts at the home of the Royal Family for 900 years, and the world's largest and oldest occupied castle.Windsor Castle's defence walls dominate the delightful town that has grown up around it over the years.You will see the decorated State Apartments and St. George s Chapel.You will also witness the Changing of the Guard mall its colorful display and glory, (on 19 March, 7 April and 13 -16 June the State Apartments will be closed, on these dates you wall visit Queen Mary's Dolls House).

Stonehenge

Going even further back in time, you'll travel through the rolling green Wiltshire landscape to Stonehenge, a collection of stones dragged to this lonely plain near Salisbury 5,000 years ago.Who built it? Why? These questions have returned repeatedly to the minds of centuries of scholars.Set in a landscape dotted with prehistoric small hills and carvings, Stonehenge continues to attract the imagination and arouse the heart of every visitor.

Bath

       Next, it's on to Bath, famous for its elegant Georgian architecture.During your scenic tour of Bath you will be delighted by the town's beautiful streetscapes.You'll see Bath Abbey and the much photographed Pulteney Bridge, modeled on the Pone Vecchio in Florence. During the tour you will also visit the Roman Baths , the best preserved Roman spa(温泉浴场) from, the ancient world.

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60.From "Windsor Castle", we can know that____.

       A.it is the biggest oldest castle in the world

       B.the Changing of the Guard will be open from March to June

       C.Queen Mary's Dolls House will be closed March to June

       D.the Royal Family will go on a tour with the visitors

61.Which place of interest inspires visitors' imagination?

       A.Windsor Castle                       B.London

       C.Roman Baths                         D.Pump Rooms

62.If you are a student majoring architecture, you may probably prefer to visit         .

       A.Bath            B.London          C.Georgian City         D.Roman

63.What's the passage mainly about?

       A.History of Windsor Castle.             B.Who built Stonehenge?

       C.The tour on Bath.                   D.The popular scenic spots of Georgian City.

Don't leave London without taking this best-selling tour to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath, England's most beautiful Georgian city. Your day trip includes entrance to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath's Roman Baths and Pump Rooms.

Windsor Castle

Your tour starts at the home of the Royal Family for 900 years, and the world's largest and oldest occupied castle. Windsor Castle's fortified walls dominate the delightful town that has grown up around it over the years.You will see the lavishly decorated State Apartments and St. George’s Chapel.You will also witness the Changing of the Guard mall its colorful display and glory, (on 19 March, 7 April and 13 -16 June the State Apartments will be closed, on these dates you wall visit Queen Mary's Dolls House).

Stonehenge

Going even further back in time, you'll travel through the rolling green Wiltshire landscape to Stonehenge, a collection of stones dragged to this lonely plain near Salisbury 5,000 years ago. Who built it? Why? These questions have returned repeatedly to the minds of centuries of scholars. Set in a landscape dotted with prehistoric small hills and carvings, Stonehenge continues to attract the imagination and arouse the heart of every visitor.

Bath

Next, it's on to Bath, famous for its elegant Georgian architecture. During your scenic tour of Bath you will be delighted by the town's beautiful streetscapes. You'll see Bath Abbey and the much photographed Pulteney Bridge, modeled on the Pone Vecchio in Florence. During the tour you will also visit the Roman Baths , the best preserved Roman spa(温泉浴场) from the ancient world.

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56. What’s the passage mainly talking about?

A. Information of a hotel.                    B. Information of a city.  

C. Information of a car.                      D. Information of a website.

57. The largest and oldest occupied castle is___________.

A. Stonehenge Castle      B. Windsor Castle     C. Bath Castle   D. Ireland Castle

58. The writer wrote this passage in order to _________.

A. make readers happy                B. let readers know London more

C. persuade readers to visit London      D. inform readers of some information about London

59. Which of the following statements about Stonehenge is TRUE?

A. Stonehenge dates back to 5,000 years ago. 

B. Stonehenge lies in near New York.

C. It was built by the English 5,000 years ago.

D. It is famous for its elegant Georgian architecture.

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