摘要： He then moved to New York, he became famous. A. in what B. in that C. where D. for which
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Robert Todd Duncan was born in 1903 in the southern city of Danville, Kentucky.His mother was
his first music teacher.As a young man, he co
ntinued his music study in Indianapolis, Indiana.
In 1930, he completed more musical education at Columbia University in
New York City.Then he
moved to Washington.For fifteen years, he taught music at Howard University in Washington.At that
time, not many black musicians were known for writing or performing classical music.Teaching at
Howard gave Duncan the chance to share his knowledge of classical European music with a mainly
black student population. He taught special ways to present the music.These special ways became
known as the Duncan Technique.
Besides teaching, Duncan sang in several operas with performers who were all black.But it seemed
that he always would be known mainly as a concert artist.However, his life took a different turn in the
middle 1930s.At that time, the famous American music writer George Gershwin was looking for
someone to play a leading part in his new work Porgy and Bess.The music critic (评论家) of the New
York Times newspaper suggested Todd Duncan.Duncan had almost decided not to try for the part as
he knew it would not be easy to get it.But he changed his mind.He sang a piece from an Italian opera
for Gershwin.He had sung only a few minutes when Gershwin offered him the part.He became famous
because of the part in Porgy
and Bess.
Todd Duncan gained fame as an opera singer and concert artist.But his greatest love in music was
teaching.When he stopped teaching at Howard, he continued giving singing lessons in his Washington
home until the week before his death.
his first music teacher.As a young man, he co
ntinued his music study in Indianapolis, Indiana.In 1930, he completed more musical education at Columbia University in
New York City.Then he moved to Washington.For fifteen years, he taught music at Howard University in Washington.At that
time, not many black musicians were known for writing or performing classical music.Teaching at
Howard gave Duncan the chance to share his knowledge of classical European music with a mainly
black student population. He taught special ways to present the music.These special ways became
known as the Duncan Technique.
Besides teaching, Duncan sang in several operas with performers who were all black.But it seemed
that he always would be known mainly as a concert artist.However, his life took a different turn in the
middle 1930s.At that time, the famous American music writer George Gershwin was looking for
someone to play a leading part in his new work Porgy and Bess.The music critic (评论家) of the New
York Times newspaper suggested Todd Duncan.Duncan had almost decided not to try for the part as
he knew it would not be easy to get it.But he changed his mind.He sang a piece from an Italian opera
for Gershwin.He had sung only a few minutes when Gershwin offered him the part.He became famous
because of the part in Porgy
and Bess.Todd Duncan gained fame as an opera singer and concert artist.But his greatest love in music was
teaching.When he stopped teaching at Howard, he continued giving singing lessons in his Washington
home until the week before his death.
1. What is this passage mainly about?
A. What Robert Todd Duncan loved most.
B. How Robert Todd Duncan became famous.
C. Robert Todd Duncan and his works of music.
D. A brief introduction to Robert Todd Duncan.
B. How Robert Todd Duncan became famous.
C. Robert Todd Duncan and his works of music.
D. A brief introduction to Robert Todd Duncan.
2. According to Paragraph 2, while teaching at Howard University, Duncan________.
A. found special ways to present music
B. opened doors for other black classical singers
C. had the chance
to know many famous black musicians
D. became known for writing and performing classical music
B. opened doors for other black classical singers
C. had the chance
to know many famous black musiciansD. became known for writing and performing classical music
3. What happened to Duncan in the middle 1930s?
A. He gave up teaching at Howard University.
B. He was introduced by the New York Times in detail.
C. He was asked to be in charge of the opera Porgy and Bess.
D. He was given a big opportunity to become an opera singer.
B. He was introduced by the New York Times in detail.
C. He was asked to be in charge of the opera Porgy and Bess.
D. He was given a big opportunity to become an opera singer.
4. We can infer that Robert Todd Duncan didn't at first want to try for the part mainly because_____.
A. he was too busy to do it
B. he was not interested in it
C. he was not confident enough
D. he didn't want to become famous
B. he was not interested in it
C. he was not confident enough
D. he didn't want to become famous
5. Based on the passage, what did Robert Todd Duncan love most?
A. Singing in concerts.
B. Writing music.
C. Singing opera.
D. Teaching music.
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B. Writing music.
C. Singing opera.
D. Teaching music.
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Robert Todd Duncan was born in 1903 in the southern city of Danville,Kentucky.His
mother was his first music teacher.As a young man,he continued his music study in Indianapolis,
Indiana.
In 1930,he completed more musical education at Columbia University in New York City.
Then he moved to Washington.For fifteen years,he taught music at Howard University in
Washington.At that time,not many black musicians wereknown for writing or performing
classical music.Teachingat Howard gave Duncan the chance to share his knowledgeof
classical European music with a mainly black student population.He taught special ways
to present the music.These special ways became known as the Duncan Technique.
Besides teaching,Duncan sang in several operas with performers who were all black.
But it seemed that he always would be known mainly as a concert artist.However,his life
took a different turn in the middle 1930s.At that time,the famous American music writer
George Gershwin was looking for someone to play a leading part in his new work Porgy
and Bess.The music critic (评论家) of the New York Times newspaper suggested Todd
Duncan.Duncan had almost decided not to try for the part as he knew it would not be
easy to get it.But he changed his mind.He sang a piece from an Italian opera for Gershwin.
He had sung only a few minutes when Gershwin offered him the part.He became famous
because of the part in Porgy and Bess.
Todd Duncan gained fame as an opera singer and concert artist.But his greatest love
in music was teaching.When he stopped teaching at Howard,he continued giving singing
lessons in his Washington home until the week before his death.
mother was his first music teacher.As a young man,he continued his music study in Indianapolis,
Indiana.
In 1930,he completed more musical education at Columbia University in New York City.
Then he moved to Washington.For fifteen years,he taught music at Howard University in
Washington.At that time,not many black musicians wereknown for writing or performing
classical music.Teachingat Howard gave Duncan the chance to share his knowledgeof
classical European music with a mainly black student population.He taught special ways
to present the music.These special ways became known as the Duncan Technique.
Besides teaching,Duncan sang in several operas with performers who were all black.
But it seemed that he always would be known mainly as a concert artist.However,his life
took a different turn in the middle 1930s.At that time,the famous American music writer
George Gershwin was looking for someone to play a leading part in his new work Porgy
and Bess.The music critic (评论家) of the New York Times newspaper suggested Todd
Duncan.Duncan had almost decided not to try for the part as he knew it would not be
easy to get it.But he changed his mind.He sang a piece from an Italian opera for Gershwin.
He had sung only a few minutes when Gershwin offered him the part.He became famous
because of the part in Porgy and Bess.
Todd Duncan gained fame as an opera singer and concert artist.But his greatest love
in music was teaching.When he stopped teaching at Howard,he continued giving singing
lessons in his Washington home until the week before his death.
1．What is this passage mainly about?
A．What Robert Todd Duncan loved most.
B．How Robert Todd Duncan became famous.
C．Robert Todd Duncan and his works of music.
D．A brief introduction to Robert Todd Duncan.
B．How Robert Todd Duncan became famous.
C．Robert Todd Duncan and his works of music.
D．A brief introduction to Robert Todd Duncan.
2．According to Paragraph 2,while teaching at Howard University,Duncan________.
A．found special ways to present music
B．opened doors for other black classical singers
C．had the chance to know many famous black musicians
D．became known for writing and performing classical music
B．opened doors for other black classical singers
C．had the chance to know many famous black musicians
D．became known for writing and performing classical music
3．What happened to Duncan in the middle 1930s?
A．He gave up teaching at Howard University.
B．He was introduced by the New York Times in detail.
C．He was asked to be in charge of the opera Porgy and Bess.
D．He was given a big opportunity to become an opera singer.
B．He was introduced by the New York Times in detail.
C．He was asked to be in charge of the opera Porgy and Bess.
D．He was given a big opportunity to become an opera singer.
4．We can infer that Robert Todd Duncan didn't at first want to try for the part mainly
because________.
because________.
A．he was too busy to do it
B．he was not interested in it
C．he was not confident enough
D．he didn't want to become famous
B．he was not interested in it
C．he was not confident enough
D．he didn't want to become famous
5．Based on the passage,what did Robert Todd Duncan love most?
A．Singing in concerts.
B．Writing music.
C．Singing opera.
D．Teaching music
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B．Writing music.
C．Singing opera.
D．Teaching music
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Andrew Carnegie was a 19th century steel tycoon (大亨) who became one of the 20th century's most
famous philanthropists (慈善家). His life story is one of the most famous rags-to-riches accounts in United
States history.
Carnegie was born in Dunfermline, Scotland, on November 25, 1835. The son of a weaver, he came with
his family to the United States in 1848 and settled in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. At age thirteen, Carnegie went
to work as a bobbin (线轴) boy in a cotton mill (纱厂). He then moved rapidly through a succession of jobs
with Western Union and the Pennsylvania Railroad. In 1865, he resigned to establish his own business
enterprises and eventually organized the Carnegie Steel Company, which started the steel industry in Pittsburgh.
At age sixty-five, he sold the company to J. P. Morgan for $ 480 million and devoted the rest of his life to his
philanthropic activities and writing, including his autobiography (自传).
Many persons of wealth have contributed to charity, but Carnegie was perhaps the first to state publicly
that the rich have a moral obligation to give away their fortunes. In 1889 he wrote The Gospel (福音) of
Wealth, in which he asserted that all personal wealth beyond what was required to supply the needs of one's
family should be regarded as a trust fund to be administered for the benefit of the community.
Carnegie set about giving away his fortune through innumerable personal gifts and through the establishment
of various trusts. In his thirties, Carnegie had already begun to give away some of his fast accumulating funds.
His first large gifts were made to his nature town. Later he created seven philanthropic and educational
organizations in the United States, including Carnegie Corporation of New York, and several more in Europe.
One of Carnegie's lifelong interests was the establishment of free public libraries to make available to
everyone a means of self-education. There were only a few public libraries in the world when, in 1881,
Carnegie began to promote his idea. He and the Corporation subsequently (随后) spent over $56 million to build
2,509 libraries throughout the English-speaking world. After this program was ended in 1917, the Corporation
continued for about forty years an interest in the improvement of library services. Other major programs in the
Corporation's early history included adult education and education in the fine arts.
During his lifetime, Carnegie gave away over$350 million. He died in Lenox, Massachusetts on August 11,
1919.
famous philanthropists (慈善家). His life story is one of the most famous rags-to-riches accounts in United
States history.
Carnegie was born in Dunfermline, Scotland, on November 25, 1835. The son of a weaver, he came with
his family to the United States in 1848 and settled in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. At age thirteen, Carnegie went
to work as a bobbin (线轴) boy in a cotton mill (纱厂). He then moved rapidly through a succession of jobs
with Western Union and the Pennsylvania Railroad. In 1865, he resigned to establish his own business
enterprises and eventually organized the Carnegie Steel Company, which started the steel industry in Pittsburgh.
At age sixty-five, he sold the company to J. P. Morgan for $ 480 million and devoted the rest of his life to his
philanthropic activities and writing, including his autobiography (自传).
Many persons of wealth have contributed to charity, but Carnegie was perhaps the first to state publicly
that the rich have a moral obligation to give away their fortunes. In 1889 he wrote The Gospel (福音) of
Wealth, in which he asserted that all personal wealth beyond what was required to supply the needs of one's
family should be regarded as a trust fund to be administered for the benefit of the community.
Carnegie set about giving away his fortune through innumerable personal gifts and through the establishment
of various trusts. In his thirties, Carnegie had already begun to give away some of his fast accumulating funds.
His first large gifts were made to his nature town. Later he created seven philanthropic and educational
organizations in the United States, including Carnegie Corporation of New York, and several more in Europe.
One of Carnegie's lifelong interests was the establishment of free public libraries to make available to
everyone a means of self-education. There were only a few public libraries in the world when, in 1881,
Carnegie began to promote his idea. He and the Corporation subsequently (随后) spent over $56 million to build
2,509 libraries throughout the English-speaking world. After this program was ended in 1917, the Corporation
continued for about forty years an interest in the improvement of library services. Other major programs in the
Corporation's early history included adult education and education in the fine arts.
During his lifetime, Carnegie gave away over$350 million. He died in Lenox, Massachusetts on August 11,
1919.
1. Carnegie became wealthy by ____.
A. his investment in weaving industry
B. his father's financial support
C. starting his steel business from nothing
D. his philanthropic activities
B. his father's financial support
C. starting his steel business from nothing
D. his philanthropic activities
2. What is the correct order of events related to Carnegie?
a. He sold his company.
b. He organized the Carnegie Steel Company.
c. He worked in a cotton mill.
d. He came to the United States.
e. He wrote The Gospel of Wealth.
a. He sold his company.
b. He organized the Carnegie Steel Company.
c. He worked in a cotton mill.
d. He came to the United States.
e. He wrote The Gospel of Wealth.
A. c,d,e,b,a
B. c,b,a,d,e
C. d,c,b,e,a
D. d,b,a,e,c
B. c,b,a,d,e
C. d,c,b,e,a
D. d,b,a,e,c
3. Which of the following is TRUE about Carnegie?
A. He was the first wealthy person who contributed to charity.
B. He believed that it was the duty of the wealthy to help society.
C. He called on the wealthy to give away all of their fortune to help the poor.
D. He was willing to give personal gifts only to his friends and relatives.
B. He believed that it was the duty of the wealthy to help society.
C. He called on the wealthy to give away all of their fortune to help the poor.
D. He was willing to give personal gifts only to his friends and relatives.
4. Carnegie established public libraries in order to ____.
A. become famous
B. earn more money
C. improve library services
D. help people educate themselves
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B. earn more money
C. improve library services
D. help people educate themselves
February 4, 2012 saw the take-off of a new rising NBA star-Jeremy Lin.
Among professional basketball players, Jeremy Lin's background is not typical. He graduated from Harvard University, which sends few players to the NBA, and he is the only Chinese-American NBA player. But when you watch him on the court, there is no doubt that he belongs there. He moves with speed and grace that demonstrate years of faithful practice, which is fueled by a love for basketball.
Lin's enjoyment of basketball actually began in Taiwan. When Lin's father moved to U.S., his interest in the sport only grew and he passed on this love of basketball to his son, introducing him to the game at the age of five. The young Lin spent much of his youth playing basketball for fun.
In high school, Lin dreamed of playing in the NBA. When he applied for college, he was not offered a single sports scholarship. However, after his admission to Harvard, he was offered a place on its college basketball team.
During Lin's time at Harvard, his basketball career began to speed up. He scored 1,482 points, making him one of the highest scorers in Ivy League history.
When he graduated, no professional teams offered Lin a contract, but he was invited to play in the NBA Summer League. He played well and ended up eagerly signing a contract with the Golden State Warriors.
At first，playing in professional games filled Lin with excitement. He treasured opportunities to meet players he had been watching on TV for years. But slowly, the excitement wore off and was replaced by anxiety. In a few very difficult months, he was cut by two teams before the New York Knicks picked him up.
But he had the courage and determination to stick to his dream, so he put himself into hard training to get ready for his opportunity to come. Then his moment arrived on February 4, 2012，on which his excellent performance made him famous overnight. After that, he led the Knicks to their fifth straight victory.
The Associated Press called Lin "the most surprising story in the NBA". Knicks fans developed the nickname for him "Linsanity" （林发疯）. Time magazine released its 2012 list of the 100 "Most Influential People in the World", Jeremy Lin included.
No doubt, Lin fever is continuing to spread if you haven't already caught "Linsanity", get ready
- 1.
Which of the following elements is of little help in Lin's success?
- A.his father's influence
- B.his devotion to basketball
- C.his years of hard work
- D.his graduation from Harvard University
- A.
- 2.
What does the phrases "wore off" in seventh paragraph probably mean?
- A.arose
- B.disappeared
- C.grew
- D.remained
- A.
- 3.
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
- A.Before Lin there was no Chinese-American NBA players
- B.Lin learned to play basketball when he was eight
- C.Lin was excited for professional games and did a good job at the beginning
- D.Lin is the most outstanding player in NBA
- A.
- 4.
Which is the right order for Lin's life?
a He made an excellent performance on Feb,4.
b He was fired by the Golden State Warriors.
c He was invited to play in the NBA Summer League.
d He graduated from Harvard University.
e He became famous overnight- A.a, d, c, b, e
- B.d, b, c, e, a
- C.d, c, b, a, e
- D.a, e, d, c, b
- A.
- 5.
It can be inferred from the passage that ______
- A.NBA prefers graduates from Harvard University
- B.Lin got an easy entry into NBA
- C.Lin didn't show his basketball talents in Harvard University
- D.Lin didn't have a smooth road in NBA
- A.
The Man of Many Secrets-Harry Houdini---was one of the greatest American entertainers in the theater this century. He was famous for his escapes---from prison cells, from wooden boxes floating in rivers, from locked tanks full of water. He appeared in theaters all over Europe and
Of course, his secret was not magic, or supernatural powers. It was simply strength. He had ability to move his toes as well as he moved his fingers. He could move his body into almost any position he wanted.
Houdini started working in the entertainment world when he was 17, in 1891. He and his brother then performed card tricks in club in
It was the publicity that came from this that started Harry Houdini’s success.
Harry had fingers trained to escape from handcuffs and toes trained to escape from ankle chains. But his biggest secret was how he unlocked the prison doors. Every time he went into the prison cell, Bess gave him a kiss for good luck---and a small skeleton key, which is a key that fits many locks, passed quickly from her mouth to his.
Harry used these prison escapes to build his fame. He arranged to escape from the local jail of every town he visited. In the afternoon, the people of the town would read about it in their local newspapers, and in the evening every seat in the local theater would be full. What was the result? Worldwide fame, and a name remembered today.
53．According to the passage, Houdini’s success imprison escape depends on .
A．his magic tricks and inhuman powers
B．his special tricks and a skeleton key
C．his unusual ability and skeleton key
D．his inhuman talents and magic tricks
54．In the fourth paragraph, the word “this” refers to .
A．his first prison escape B．a local reporter’s invitation
C．the place, Chicago D．The time, 1898
55．It can he inferred from the passage that Houdini became successful .
A．before he was about 17 B．when he was about 17
C．after the year 1898 D．before the year 1898
56．According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
A．Houdini used to be a famous magician in the
B．Houdini was first recognized widely in
C．Houdini first entered the entertainment world together with his wife.
D．Houdini owed his great success to his small skeleton key.
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