What’s your favorite cartoon? It may be difficult for you to decide. But for pianist Lang Lang, Tom and Jerry is the best one.
When Lang was two years old, he saw Tom play the piano. This was his first time to enjoy western music and this experience encouraged him to learn to play the piano.
His talent at the keyboard has taken him from Shenyang to the world. Lang became a good piano student at three. Ever since, the boy has been doing better and better. In 1997, the 15-year-old boy studied at a famous American music college.
Lang’s performances are energetic. He is well-known for making facial （面部的）expressions and moving around while playing the piano.
The road to success has never been easy. Lang’s father stopped his job to look after him, while his mother stayed in Shenyang to make money. But Lang thinks himself lucky and believes he should give something back. He has helped the children in poor areas a lot.
【小题1】What made Langlang first enjoy western music?

【小题1】 Lily and her family moved to a new flat __________.

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Learning English Programs in China

1.This timetable tells you that you can learn English through the programs____.

2.If you weak in grammar, you can listen to the “Grammar Lesson” on________.

3.If you want to know what’s happening around the world, you may choose the program _______.

What’s your favorite cartoon? It may be difficult for you to decide. But for pianist Lang Lang, Tom and Jerry is the best one.

When Lang was two years old, he saw Tom play the piano. This was his first time to enjoy western music and this experience encouraged him to learn to play the piano.

His talent at the keyboard has taken him from Shenyang to the world. Lang became a good piano student at three. Ever since, the boy has been doing better and better. In 1997, the 15-year-old boy studied at a famous American music college.

Lang’s performances are energetic. He is well-known for making facial （面部的）expressions and moving around while playing the piano.

The road to success has never been easy. Lang’s father stopped his job to look after him, while his mother stayed in Shenyang to make money. But Lang thinks himself lucky and believes he should give something back. He has helped the children in poor areas a lot.

1.What made Langlang first enjoy western music?

 A. When he played the piano at three.

 B. When he saw Tom play the piano at two.

 C. When he listened to the western music on the radio.

 D. When his father taught him to read music.

2.How old was Langlang when he became a student of a famous American music college?

 A. two           B. three           C. five             D. fifteen

3.What is Langlang famous for?

 A. He is famous for playing the guitar.

B. He is famous for singing

 C. He is famous for writing music.

 D. He is famous for making facial （面部的）expressions and moving around while playing the piano.

4.Why did Langlang’s mother stay in Shenyang?

 A. Because she liked Shenyang, she didn’t want to leave.

 B. Because she had to look after Langlang’s grandparents.

 C. Because she had to make money to pay for Langlang’s education.

 D. Because she didn’t love her son.

5. From the passage, we can say it _______ Langlang and his parents a lot of time to get success.

 A. spent           B. paid           C. took            D. cost

I am not sure when I started listening to the radio. In the evening, I like listening to some talk programmes. The host’s (主持人的) beautiful voice makes me relax. The host often has the same feelings as the audience about love, friendship, life and so on. I am often moved (被感动) to tears. I usually go to bed at 9:30 pm and then I begin to listen to the play on the radio in bed. I can only listen to the sound, but I am always interested in guessing who they are and what they look like. I often fall asleep while listening. During lunch and supper time, I listen to the radio, too.

I like listening to music because it can make me quiet. I also like thinking about something while listening to music, for example, what I shall do tomorrow, that I have to call my family tonight and that I should send short messages to my friends on Christmas Day.  

You see, radio is important in my life, like a friend.

1.In the evening, the writer likes listening to some ____ programmes. 

2.At 9:30 pm, the writer begins to _______.

3. According to the passage, when does the writer listen to the radio?

A. When he is having breakfast.    B. When he is having lunch.

C. When he is having supper.      D. Both B and C.

4.The writer likes ______ while listening to music.

5.Which of the following is RIGHT?