Question

【题目】What is your favorite cartoon? It may be difficult for you to decide. But for the pianist Lang Lang.

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

His talent for music has taken him from Shenyang to the world. Lang Lang became a good piano student at the age of 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 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 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】Lang Lang first saw Tom playing the piano____

A. when he was born B. at the age of 3 C. at the age of 2 D. in 1997

【2】Where was Lang Lang born?

A. In Xian B. In Beijing C. In Harbin D. In Shenyang

【3】Which of the following is TRUE?

A. Lang Lang studied at a famous American college in 2007

B. The road to Lang Lang`s success hasn’t also been very cartoon

C. For Pianist Lang Lang it is also difficult to decide his favorite cartoon

D. Lang Lang is famous for making facial expressions while talking with others

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】 C

【2】 D

【3】 B

【解析】

本篇文章难度适中，主要讲述钢琴家郎朗以及他不平凡的人生。

【1】细节理解题。根据When Lang was two years old, he saw Tom playing the piano可知，在他2岁时，他第一次看汤姆弹钢琴，故选C。

【2】推理判断题。根据The road to success has never been easy.Lang Lang`s father stopped his job to look after him, while his mother stayed in Shenyang to make money可知，他的父亲辞职照顾他，而他的妈妈留在沈阳赚钱，所以可推断出他出生在沈阳，故选D。

【3】细节理解题。根据The road to success has never been easy.Lang Lang`'s father stopped his job to look after him, while his mother stayed in Shenyang to make money可知，他的生活并不像卡通那样，他的经历不易，故选B。