Ask beautiful American singer Beyonce Knowles what she wants people to hear when they listen to her songs and the answer is a simple one. “My range,” she says.

“I want them to hear all of the 16 influences from hip-hop (street dancing music) to rock to jazz. I want them to hear the talent. I know that fans love me 17 a pop star. Now I want them to understand me as a (n) 18.”

It is this quality that sets the 22-year-old apart 19 the likes of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, who have the 20 but not the same level of 21. and now the music industry says the same thing: Knowles 22 the field at the Grammy Awards(格莱美奖) with six nominations(提名), including ones for record of the year and the best R&B 23.

She started her music career as the founding member and chief songwriter of Destiny’s Child. Since appearing onto the 24 in 1997, the group has become one of the most successful female acts of all time, selling over 33 million 25 worldwide.

Although 2003 has 26 the release of her first sole album(专辑), Dangerously in Love, Knowles is not about to 27 her band-mates. “I love Destiny’s Child and I’m not trying to get away from it,” she said. “I just wanted to explore a different 28 and show how I’ve 29 as a musician.”

She took an active role in 30 the album, from writing the 31 to mixing the final songs. And her 32 have played a big part in her success and she 33 her father with the track, Daddy.

My father stopped working to become my full-time manager. We also had to downsize(缩小) our house to an apartment, she said.

Knowles has done her own personal “34” too-she has given up lots of 35 and runs six miles a day so she can fit into the famous hot pants she wears on stage.

16. A. scientific    B. musical    C. historic     D. political

17. A. as       B. like      C. because    D. as if

18. A. writer     B. singer     C. artist     D. dancer

19. A. between     B. of      C. from     D. among

20. A. job       B. knowledge   C. sound     D. looks

21. A. study      B. talent      C. experience  D. management

22. A. creates     B. attracts     C. leads     D. enters

23. A. dance     B. song      C. film     D. music

24. A. field      B. sight      C. view     D. stage

25. A. songs     B. albums     C. hot pants    D. records

26. A. seen      B. heard      C. written     D. had

27. A. leave     B. join       C. follow     D. disappoint

28. A. pattern     B. band      C. style      D. performance

29. A. treated     B. developed    C. used      D. employed

30. A. arranging    B. selling      C. producing   D. recording

31. A. material    B. article      C. explanation   D. plan

32. A. band-mates   B. manager     C. family     D. friends

33. A. gives      B. thanks      C. writes     D. sends

34. A. recording    B. songwriting    C. downsizing   D. working

35. A. time      B. place       C. clothing    D. food

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