18.Jay Chou is a well-known name both in Taiwan and mainland.He is now one of Asia's hottest pop stars.His catchy tunes have mainstreamed (主流) rap and R&B in the Mandopop world.In the past his teacher thought he was dumb (木訥的).Talent spotters(觀察者)thought he was ugly.But his success proves that the music still matters more than looks and image.His musical talent is recognized by fans,fellowsingers and producers.
Now,a singing contest was held in Taiwan.Chou appeared at the contest with band"Nan Quan Mama",which was discovered by Chou.Their first album the Summer of Nan Quan Mama,composed and produced by Chou was a great success.
Chou started his career at a singing contest,attracting the attention of record producers.But the successful singer does not believe in luck.He says it's his passion for music and hard work that are keys to his success.He said,"I didn't know how to sing at the beginning,so I lost the first time.But I was so determined that I never stopped trying.My advice to these young singers is never to give up,and always believe in yourself."
Chou's confidence has strengthened his music.He is a great source of inspiration to youngsters who share his determination to become a superstar.
21.The best title for this passage can beB.
A.Jay Chou and Nan Quan Mama
B.Jay Chou encourages youngsters
C.Jay Chou and his band
D.A brief introduction of Jay Chou
22.The underlined part"matters more"most probably meansD.
A.better
B.more different
C.more difficult
D.more important
23.Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Jay Chou?C
A.Jay Chou is confident towards music.
B.He is a determined man.
C.He succeeded the first time he appeared on the stage.
D.Though not good-looking,he has a gift for music.
24.Dmakes Jay Chou a success according to the passage?
A.His luck
B.His passion of music
C.His hard work
D.Both B and C.
分析 本文介紹亞洲炙手可熱的明星之一周杰倫.他對音樂的熱情和艱苦工作是他成功的關鍵.他是年輕人的榜樣.
解答 21.B 主旨大意題.根據(jù)文章最后一段Chou's confidence has strengthened his music.He is a great sourceof inspiration to youngsters who share his determination to become a superstar.周杰倫的自信加強了他的音樂.他是年輕人的精神源泉.也就是說:他鼓勵年輕人.故選B.
22.D 詞義猜測題.根據(jù)前面的兩句In the past his teacher thought he was dumb (木訥的).Talent spotters(觀察者)thought he was ugly.在過去,他的老師認為他木訥.天才觀察者認為他是丑陋的.和后面的than looks and image.比外表和形象.可知音樂比外表和形象更重要.D項符合題意.
23.C 推理判斷題.根據(jù)第一段第四.五句In the past his teacher thought he was dumb (木訥的).Talent spotters(觀察者)thought he was ugly.在過去,他的老師認為他木訥.天才觀察者認為他是丑陋的.可知他第一次登臺沒有成功.故選C.
24.D 細節(jié)理解題.第三段第三句He says it's his passion for music and hard work that are keys to his success.他說他對音樂的熱情和艱苦工作是他成功的關鍵.故選D.
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