loud, bass intensive music (e.g. heavy metal, rock).
providing a sub-woofer for great bass reproduction.
background music and blending in with decor.
the user who wants perfect sound reproduction.
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Rock and roll began in the 1950s in the USA. Rock and roll was based on African American styles of music -jazz, blues, rhythm and blues, and gospel and mixed with the sound of country. Elvis Presley was one of the first big stars of rock and roll. He was considered the "King" of rock and roll. Famous rock and roll stars and groups include Bill Haley and his group, the Comets, "Girl groups", the Ronettes (whose biggest hit was "Be My Baby"), the Crystals (whose biggest hit was "Da Doo Ron Ron" ), and the ShangriLas ( whose biggest hit was "Leader of the Pack" ) etc.
At the same time, in England, a group that became known as the Beatles was forming. Another British group formed at about the same time was the Rolling Stones. Their best-known members are Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. A record company called Motown ( eventually the name of the African American style, too), located in Detroit, Michigan, began producing hit records by African American groups and solo artists. Some of their most famous artists were Stevie Wonder,
The Temptations, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and the Jackson
Five. Michael Jackson, the youngest of the Jackson Five, went on to become a world-famous solo artist. Since the 1960s, there have been many different styles of rock music punk rock, heavy metal, and hip-hop, just to name a few. By the end of the twentieth century, rock music was known almost everywhere in the world.
41. This text mainly introduces to us()
A.some of the famous pop stars in the modem world
B. different styles of pop music
C. a simple history of the popular music ----rock and roll.
D. some of the countries known as the sources of pop music
42. The music performed by the Rolling Stones was based on()
A. British styles
B. American styles
C. African styles
D. African American styles
43. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Elvis Presley can remind people of rock and roll.
B. Rock music -punk, heavy metal, and hip-hop were the only pop styles since the 1960s.
C. Steve Wonder and the Jackson Five were also famous solo artists at that time.
D. Rock and roll is a mixture of different cultures.
44. Who was considered the King of the Rock and Roll?()
A. Bill haley
B. Elvis Presley
C. Michael Jackson
D. Diana Ross
45. Rock and Roll began in the()
A. 1990s
B. 2000s
C. 1950s
D. 1960s
46. “By My Baby” is the name of()
A. a song
B. a book
C. a girl
D. a boy
47. “the Beatle” is()
A. a kind of insect
B. a group of animals
C. the name of jazz band
C. a group of insects
参考答案:41.C
42.A
43.B
44.B
45.D
46.A
47.C
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A.Do you like music?
B.Rock and roll is fun.
C.What kind of music do you like?
D.How about if we enjoy classical music?
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完形填空Music is part of every culture on Earth. Many people feel that music makes life worth___1___. We can make music ourselves if we play an instrument or sing. We can hear music on CDs and on radio or television. Music gives us pleasure. It can cheer us up, excite us, or___2__us. Music can be happy, sad, romantic, sleepy-all kinds of things. But what is it? Some people define it___3___an artful arrangement of sounds across time. Our ears___4___these sounds as loud or soft, high or low, rapid and short. The sounds need to continue for a time in some sort of pattern to become music. Music,___5___language, is a uniquely human form. of communication. As with language, there are many different kinds. In North America, people listen to jazz, rock, classical, folk, country, and many other kinds of music. Each kind of music has its own rules and "speaks" to us___6___its own way. What we think of music depends on___7___we live. What Americans are used to listening to might sound___8___to someone from another culture, and vice versa. It might not even sound like music. In Indonesia, gamelan orchestras play music on gongs, drums, and xylophones. These aren't the instruments you'd find in a___9___orchestra in North America. Today, modern communications make it___10___for us to listen to music from all over the world. Music from one part of the world influences music from another part. For example, gamelan music from Indonesia influenced 20th-century American composers such as John Cage.
1)
A、to live
B、live
C、living
D、lived
2)
A、soothe
B、plump
C、plunge
D、send
3)
A、to
B、as
C、with
D、at
4)
A、interfere
B、intervene
C、interface
D、interpret
5)
A、like
B、dislike
C、love
D、unlike
6)
A、at
B、to
C、in
D、on
7)
A、when
B、where
C、what
D、which
8)
A、strange
B、familiar
C、good
D、comfortable
9)
A、physical
B、chemical
C、economical
D、typical
10)
A、unlikely
B、like
C、possible
D、impossible
参考答案:1-5:CABDA 6-10:CBADC
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Small in-ceiling speakers are BEST suited for()
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applies to
appeals to
amazes
actress
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loud, bass intensive music (e.g. heavy metal, rock).
providing a sub-woofer for great bass reproduction.
background music and blending in with decor.
the user who wants perfect sound reproduction.
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background
in
softly
to
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is
are
has
have
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According to one rock music critic, the teenagers express their rebellious attitudes through rock music.()
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you've probably read the books.You've probably seen the movies.But have you heard the music?The latest Harry Potter news is that bands have been forming to play what is called "wizard rock" or sometimes just "wrock."
The new kind of music began when Joe DeGeorge and his brother Paul decided that the characters from Harry Potter would make a great band.Ron on guitar,Hermione on bass,Hagrid on drums and Harry singing up front would make for an excellent group.In one day,the brothers wrote,practised and performed six songs about life at Hogwarts.After the first performance,Paul decided that "we're Harry and the Potters."
Wizard rock is pretty much what it sounds like:rock 'n' roll inspired by and set in the world of Harry Potter.The DeGeorges started a trend.Today,there are dozens of wizard-rock bands:the Whomping Willows,the Remus Lupins and the Moaning Myrtles to name a few.Rockers dress like Hogwarts students and play at conventions and festivals.
People who like Harry Potter think wizard rock music is totally awesome.The songs can be funny,but the music is not a joke.It's serious.Just ask the DeGeorge brothers.They've played more than 500 shows in 49 states.They dress in Hogwarts house colors,and their hit songs are inspired by characters from the books:"Save Ginny Weasley" and "Voldemort Can't Stop the Rock!" The themes of their music are the same as the themes of Rowling's books:love and friendship,upset and struggle.
Wizard rock is just one more spin-off in the Harry Potter craze.Two years after J.K.Rowling published her last book in the series,Potter popularity continues to grow.There are Potter conventions and Potter clubs that try to get kids and grown-ups to help fight hunger,for example.And the fact that they may do it while humming "Wizard Chess" or "Platform. 9" makes those meetings fun.
1、Which of the following is a band’s name?
A、Hermione
B、The Whomping Willows
C、Harry Potter
D、Save Ginny Weasley
2、Which of the following is wizard rock’s characteristic?
A、A funny and joking
B、joking and serious
C、funny and serious
D、serious and dull
3、Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A、The DeGeorge has been popular in the USA.
B、People think highly of wizard rock.
C、The wizard rock's themes are related to struggle.
D、Wizard rock is only popular among teenagers.
4、From the last paragraph,we can learn that().
A、Harry Potter has had great effect on American's music
B、Wizard rock has created another hit about Harry Potter
C、Harry Potter continues to be liked by its fans
D、J.K.Rowling will continue to write something about Harry Potter
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The music was so loud that she had to raise her voice to make herself()
Ahear
Bheard
Cto hear
Dhearing
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has a great influence on young people of most cultures
only appeals to a small number of young people
is not a profitable industry
is the only culprit responsible for drug amuse
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hear
heard
to hear
hearing
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has a great influence on young people of most cultures
attracts a small number of young people
is not a profitable industry
is alone responsible or drug abuse
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original
a mixture
rhythm
and