Two Chinese farmers who became an overnight sensation(轰动)when their heart-rendingversion of a famous pop song appeared on the Internet took to the stage in front of thousands offans in Shanghai last Saturday.
Wang Xu, 44,and Liu Gang, 29, sang “In the Spring" alongside the song's star composerWang Feng, in front of about 80,000 people at the Shanghai Stadium.
The audience buzzed with excitement and let out deafening cheers, the moment as theywere introduced on the stage and then when Liu started the first sentence of their parts of thesong.
The two migrant workers became stars after singing the tearjerker(催人泪下的)songduring an evening drinking session in a 6-square-meter rented room in a late August evening. Afriend recorded the performance on a cell phone and posted it on the Internet.
“If someday I am dead, please bury me in the spring," they sing. Wang's penetrating chorus,delivered with his eyes closed, has moved thousands to tears.
Wang and Liu consider the song a true portrait of lower-class groups like themselves."With no credit card, no girlfriend, or a home with hot water, but only a guitar, I am singinghappily, on streets, under bridges or in wild country, though nobody pays attention to themusic," they sing.
To support his wife and two sons, Wang came to Beijing in 2000 from the countryside andhas worked as a boiler man, and street peddler, before becoming a medical warehouse keeper,with a monthly pay of around 1,500 yuan. Little is left after he pays 600 yuan for rent and buysfood.
Liu came to Beijing in 2002. “I wanted to try my luck in the big city,,,he said. He hadworked as a guard, roadside peddler, and porter, but never had a stable job. Street performingwas his main income, even after he married and became a father three years ago.
Wang and Liu are still uncertain where their fame will lead. Wang has started learning touse a computer. They even have a microblog(微博)account to communicate with fans.
【小题1】Wang Xu and Liu Gang first became nationally known after______.

A.they sang the song “In the Spring" with a star composer Wang Feng
B.the video of them singing “In the Spring" was posted on the Internet
C.they sang on streets and under bridges
D.they started their microblog
【小题2】People like Wang and Liu's version of “In the Spring" because ______ .
A.they sang the song better than other singers
B.they were introduced to the public by the song writer himself
C.it was specially composed for them two
D.it is a heartfelt expression of the two singers as migrant workers
【小题3】It can be inferred from the passage that   ______.
A.migrant workers' conditions will be improved soon
B.they will learn to write songs on computers
C.a song showing people's real life and feelings is more likely to be accepted
D.singers for migrant workers are more likely to become popular
【小题4】The best possible title for the passage is______.
A.Internet Farmer Stars Make Stage Appearance
B.“In the Spring"—A Touching Song
C.A Successful Internet Performance
D.No Pains, No Gains

 A reader from Brazil recently wrote to us asking for some advice. He’s planning a trip to the United States, and wanted to know about the best places to travel in America. Today, we are going to give you some information which may help you when choosing your destination.

    Each of the 50 states in America has interesting things to offer visitors, but some are more popular than others. Washington, D.C. is famous for its historical places, like the White House and the Lincoln Memorial. Visitors to Los Angeles, California can see the Hollywood Walk of Fame or shop the stores on Rodeo Drive where they may see a star or two. The Grand Canyon in Arizona appeals to hikers, climbers and nature lovers, as does Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.

    TripAdvisor is a website where people can write reviews about their travel experiences. Every year, TripAdvisor makes a list of the top 25 cities to visit in the United States. The results are based on the opinions of visitors to the website.

    Brooke Ferencsik of TripAdvisor said the top picks on the list were not surprising. And it’s no secret why New York City was named the number one destination.

    New York City is sometimes called “the city that never sleeps” because it can be very busy. It is an exciting place for many people because there is so much to do. But the city might be too busy for travelers looking for rest and calm. They might want something more like Myrtle Beach, in the state of South Carolina, which made it to number 21 on Trip Advisor’s list.

    “A lot of people come to Myrtle Beach for great weather, it’s a wonderful family vacation spot, the beaches - got the wonderful Atlantic beaches there - there’s a lot of family-friendly parks and water parks.”

    Many people take time off from their jobs in the summer to travel. Because there are many tourists visiting other places, June until August is known as “high season.” Traveling during the high season can be crowded. Hotels, restaurants, and transportation might also be very expensive.

    If you want to save money on a trip, it is a good idea to plan to leave before or after the summer months. These times are known as “shoulder seasons” for travel.

    “If you’re looking for value, try and think about traveling through the shoulder season if it’s possible - the shoulder season being the fall or the spring. The weather is still very good in some of these destinations, and you can get better prices.”

    America’s major cities are still the most popular destinations for visitors. Ferencsik says this is because of the good quality of services they provide tourists.

    “They do a great job of giving travelers what they want when they’re on vacation. I think they kind of cater to every type of traveler need. So whether you’re traveling alone, you’re traveling for business, you’re traveling with your family - whatever it is, those destinations are really tuned in to delivering amazing experiences and just a lot of different opportunities when you’re there.”

1.Lily has great interest in nature and American history. She can visit___________. 

A. The Grand Canyon and Rodeo Drive

B. California and Los Angeles

C. White House and Arizona

D. Washington, D.C and The Grand Canyon

2.Which of the following is NOT true about Myrtle Beach?

A. People can enjoy a wonderful holiday with their family there.

B. It’s a place where people can have rest and calm.

C. It’s on the list of the top 25 cities to visit in the United States.

D. It’s in North Carolina with great weather that attracts tourists.

3.Why does the author suggest traveling through the shoulder seasons?

A. To enjoy good weather in spring and fall.

B. To have good quality of services.

C. To have better value of traveling .

D. To save money and energy.

4.The author write this passage to ___.

A. give some information about the top 25 cities to visit in USA.

B. talk about some American popular places and advice on traveling

C. advise tourists to visit big cities for their good service and opportunities.

D. give advice on saving money and time when traveling in America.

5.This passage may probably be taken from ____.

A. a travel journal B. a magazine

C. News Weekly D. a website

 

It was a warm April day when a big fat envelope came in the mail from the only college I had ever imagined attending. I tore open the packet. My eyes were fixed on the word “congratulations. ”I don’t remember ever smiling so wide.

Then I looked at my financial(财政的)package.

The cost of Dream School’s tuition(学费), room and board was around $ 40,000- an impossible sum! How could I afford to attend? What good reasons did I have to go there when three other fine colleges were offering me free tuition? My other choices were good, solid schools even if they weren’t as famous as my first choice.

In my mind, attending my dream university would be the only way to realize my dream of becoming a world-class writer. My parents understood how I felt. They told me that even though it would be a financial problem, I could go wherever I would be happiest. But as I was always careful with money, I wasn’t sure what to do.

One of the schools that offered me a full ride had an informational dinner one night in the spring. Considering my parents’ financial difficulties, I decided to drive the 45 minutes and attend. At first, all I had planned to do was to smile politely, eat free food, listen quietly. But I surprised myself.

At dinner the president of the university talked about the wonderful activities on campus (校园)including guest lectures and social gatherings. He also made it perfectly clear that free food would be offered at all future events. He continued with explanations of professors, class sizes, activities, and sporting events on campus. As he spoke, I began to realize that this school, though not as good as my first choice, might be the best one for me. It seemed small yet with many great programs. It seemed challenging yet caring.

As the president ended his speech, we clapped politely and pushed back our chairs. As I walked out that door, a feeling of comfort washed over me. Looking at the campus that night, I realized that I would be spending the next four years right there.

In all honesty, my university is not as well-known as my “dream”university. However, it turned out to be the right choice of schools for me.

1.How did the author feel when he started to read the letter?

A.He was lost in his dream.

B.He was full of joy.

C.He was worried about the money.

D.He was uncertain which school to go to.

2.We can learn from the passage that the parents were _________.

A.honest           B.supportive         C.strict             D.decisive

3.In Paragraph 5, “offered me a full ride”can be replaced by “_______”.

A.would charge me nothing for tuition         B.would pay for transport to the school

C.would show me around the campus          D.would offer free meals at all events

4.What does the author mainly want to say?

A.You should consider comfort in your choice of schools.

B.You should try your best to attend your dream school.

C.Your second-choice college may actually be your best fit.

D.Your choice of schools should be based on their fame.

 

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