His talent and charm have made him the No.1Chinese classical artist in the world. And he played in the grand Beijing Olympic opening ceremony in 2008, watched by a TV audience of 5 billion.

Lang Lang, 26, is the first Chinese pianist to play with the world's top orchestras (管弦乐队),making his first appearance at the Carnegie Hall in New York at 18, while still a student.

Lang's charm and fondness make him a natural fit to represent China's new international image. According to the British newspaper the Times, "The Lang Lang effect" drives 36 million Chinese children to learn the piano.

Now in China, children are learning Chopin and Western orchestras are playing sold-out tours across Chinese cities. But can China ever introduce its own music to the West? Lang is trying. His cooperation(合作) with the London Symphony Orchestra this month includes a performance of Dragon Songs, an album of traditional Chinese classics.

Behind the success , however, is a surprising story of a gifted child. Lang grew up with his father's own musical ambition(抱负) and high expectations. It is not hard to imagine how boring it must be to practice the piano every day. Lang said that he once hated his hands and the piano. He got his right hand hurt six years ago and had to rest. "That was the best month," he says.

1.What is the main reason why Lang Lang is the No.1 Chinese classical artist in the world?

A. He played in the Beijing Olympic opening ceremony in 2008.

B. He usually plays with the world's top orchestras.

C. He tries to introduce Chinese music to Western countries.

D. He plays the piano so well and has a good international image.

2.Lang Lang is trying his best to ______ now.

A. introduce China's own music to the West

B. play sold-out tours across Chinese cities

C. encourage children to learn the piano

D. prepare for a performance of Dragon songs

3.Which of the following about Lang Lang is true?

A. He didn't like music at all.

B. He had a good rest and enjoyed himself because he got his right hand hurt. .

C. He has had a great musical ambition since his childhood. .

D. He first appeared in the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008.

4.From the last paragraph we can learn ______.

A. Lang didn't like playing the piano at all as a child

B. He was happy to practice the piano every day

C. His father's wish and expectations played an important role in his childhood

D. He hurt his hands six years ago

As we know, there are many kinds of clubs in the US middle schools, such as the music club, the sports club, the chess club, the swimming club…. But do you know the homework club? It is a popular(流行的) club in many US middle schools. More and more students spend their afternoons in the homework clubs.

The US middle school students need a quiet place to study. But games, computers and TVs are all around kids at home. So the homework club is just for them to do their homework. The club is quiet and it’s good for students to study. Some teachers are there, too. They can answer students’ questions and help with their homework. If students finish their homework, they will get a snack. It’s always students’ favorite food. Then they can go home and play games or watch TV happily.

根据短文内容,选择正确答案。

1.What is the best title(题目) of the passage?

A. Clubs in the US middle schools.

B. Students and homework.

C. The homework club.

D. Study and hobbies.

2.The students in the US middle schools can go to the homework club .

A. in the morning B. at noon C. in the afternoon D. at night

3. The underlined word “snack” means “ ” in Chinese.

A. 交通 B. 零食 C. 箱子 D. 蛇

4. What can the students do in the homework club?

A. Learn to swim. B. Play the guitar.

C. Watch TV. D. Do their homework.

5.Which is NOT true about the homework club?

A. The homework club is popular in the US middle school.

B. It’s good for students to study in the homework club.

C. The teachers in the homework club can help the students study.

D. All the US middle school students like the homework club.

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