Louis Armstrong had two famous nicknames. Som...

Louis Armstrong had two famous nicknames. Some people called him Bagamo. They said his mouth looked like a large bag. Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence on the world of music.

Born in 1901 in New Orleans, he grew up poor, but lived among great musicians. Jazz was invented in the city a few years before his birth. Armstrong often said, “Jazz and I grew up together.”

Armstrong showed a great talent for music when he was taught to play the cornet (短号) at a boy's home. In his late teens, Armstrong began to live the life of a musician. He played in parades, clubs and on the steam­boats that traveled on the Mississippi River. At that time, New Orleans was famous for the new music of jazz and was home to many great musicians. Armstrong learned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equal.

In 1992 he went to Chicago. There, the tale of Louis Armstrong begins. From then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and loved wherever he went. Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song.

His cornet playing had a deep humanity (仁爱) and warmth that caused many listeners to say, “Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over.”

He was the father of the jazz style and also one of the best-known and most admired people in the world. His death, on July 6, 1971, was headline news around the world.

1.Armstrong was called Pops because he ________.

A．looked like a musician                    B．had great effect on the world of music

C．showed great interest in music             D．traveled to play modern music

2.What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A．Armstrong loved traveling on the Mississippi River.

B．New Orleans was famous for the new music of jazz.

C．Armstrong showed great talent for music in his youth.

D．Many great musicians were born in New Orleans.

3.Which statement about Armstrong is true?

A．His tale begins in New Orleans.             B．He was born before jazz was invented.

C．He learned popular music at a boy's home.    D．His music was popular with many people.

4.So many people loved and respected Armstrong because ____________.

A．his music had a deep humanity and warmth   B．he had two famous nicknames

C．he and Jazz grew up together              D．his mouth looked like a large bag

5.Which would be the best title for the text?

A．The Invention of the Jazz Music             B．The Father of the Jazz Style

C．The Making of a Musician                 D．The Spread of Popular Music

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Louis Armstrong had two famous nicknames(绰号). Some people called him Bagamo. They said his mouth looked like a large bag. Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence(影响)on the world of music.

Born in 1901 in New Orleans, be grew up poor, but lived among great musicians. Jazz was invented in the city a few years before his birth. Armstrong often said, “Jazz and I grew up together.”

Armstrong showed a great talent for music when he was taught to play the cornet (短号) at a boy’s home. In his late teens, Armstrong began to live the life of a musician. He played in parades, clubs, and on the steamboats that traveled on the Mississippi River. At that time, New Orleans was famous for the new music of jazz and was home to many great musicians. Armstrong learned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equal.

In 1922 he went to Chicago. There, the tale of Louis Armstrong begins. From then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and loved wherever he went. Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song.

His cornet playing had a deep humanity (仁爱) and warmth that caused many listeners to say, “Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over. ”He was the father of the jazz style and also one of the best-known and most-admired people in the world. His death, on July 6, 1971, was headline news around the world.

1.Armstrong was called Pops because he　　　.

A. looked like a musician

B. was a musician of much influence

C. showed an interest in music

D. traveled to play modern music

2.When Armstrong often said, “Jazz and I grew up together.” what did he mean?

A. He meant he had a brother named Jazz.

B. He meant he was very good at Jazz.

C. He meant he couldn’t afford to learn Jazz.

D. He meant he was very lucky to live among great musicians.

3.The third paragraph is developed　　　.

A. by space    B. by examples    C. by time    D. by comparison

4.Which statement about Armstrong is true?

A. His tale begins in New Orleans.

B. He was born before jazz was invented.

C. His music was popular with his listeners.

D. He learned popular music at a boy’s home.

5.Which would be the best title for the text?

A. The Invention of the Jazz Music

B. The Father of the Jazz Style

C. The Making of a Musician

D. The Spread of Popular Music

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Louis Armstrong had two famous nicknames (绰号). Some people called him Bagamo. They said his mouth looked like a large bag. Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence on the world of music.

Born in 1901 in New Orleans, he grew up poor, but lived among great musicians. Jazz was invented in the city a few years before his birth. Armstrong often said, “Jazz and I grew up together.”

Armstrong showed a great talent for music when he was taught to play the cornet (短号) at a boy’s home. In his late teens, Armstrong began to live the life of a musician. He played in paradise, clubs, and on the steamboats that traveled on the Mississippi River. At that time, New Orleans was famous for the new music of jazz and was home to many great musicians. Armstrong learned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equal.

In 1922 he went to Chicago. There, the tale of Louis Armstrong began. From then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and loved wherever he went. Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing American popular songs.

His cornet playing had deep humanity and warmth that caused many listeners to say, “Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over.” He was the father of the jazz style and also one of the best-known and most admired people in the world. His death, on July 6, 1971, was headline news around the world.

1.Armstrong was called Pops because he 　　　　 .

A. looked like a musician

B. was an influential musician

C. showed an interest in music

D. traveled to play modern music

2.Paragraph 3 is organized 　　　　 .

A. by space　　　　　　 B. by examples

C. by time order　　 D. by comparison

3.From the passage, we can learn that 　　　　 .

A. Armstrong’s tale began in New Orleans

B. Armstrong was born before jazz was invented

C. Armstrong’s music was popular with his listeners

D. Armstrong learned popular music at a boy’s home

4.What is the best title for the text?

A. The Invention of the Jazz Music.

B. The Spread of Popular Music.

C. The Making of a Musician.

D. The Father of the Jazz Style.

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Louis Armstrong had two famous nicknames (绰号). Some people called him Bagamo. They said his mouth looked like a large bag, Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence (影响) on the world of music.

Born in 1901 in New Orleans, he grew up poor, but lived among great musicians. Jazz was invented in the city a few years before his birth. Armstrong often said,“Jazz and I grew up together.”

Armstrong showed a great talent (天赋) for music when he was taught to play the cornet (短号) at a boy’s home. In his late teens, Armstrong began to live the life of a musician. He played in parades, clubs, and on the steamboats that traveled on the Mississippi River. At that time, New Orleans was famous for the new music of jazz and was home to many great musicians. Armstrong learned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equal.

In 1922 he went to Chicago. There, the tale of Louis Armstrong begins. From then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and loved wherever he went Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song.

His cornet playing had a deep humanity (仁爱) and warmth that caused many listeners to say, “Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over.”He was the father of the jazz style(风格) and also one of the best-known and most admired people in the world. His death, on July 6,1971, was headline news around the world.

Q1: When did he die?

____________________________________________________________

Q2: Why did some people call him “Bagamo”?  (no more than 9 words)

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I hate ______ when people call me by my nickname (绰号).

A. that         B. one          C. it                   D. 不填

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I hate ______ when people call me by my nickname (绰号).

A. that         B. one          C. it                   D. 不填

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Louis Armstrong was born on 4th　 July in New Orleans, Louisiana. He grew up without a father and he and his sister were raised by his grandmother. When he was 11, Louis dropped out of school. He formed a quartet with three other boys, and they sang in the streets to earn money.

He also used to get into trouble. He was put into prison and sent to live in a home for troubled boys. He talked the band director into letting him join the band, and that’s where he learned to play the cornet (短号), an instrument very much like the trumpet (喇叭).

Louis Armstrong became one of the greatest jazz cornet players that ever lived. He was also an accomplished composer and singer. His nickname was originally “Satchel-mouth”, because some people said his mouth was like a satchel (挎包) where he could hold so much air to blow the trumpet. But one day someone called him “Satchmo” instead of “Satchel mouth”. Louis liked it, and the name stuck. Louis became famous for playing the cornet in clubs and on riverboats.

He was best known for his ability to improvise, which means to make up music as he plays it. He also sang “scat”, which was a style of music in which the singer sings meaningless words instead of real lyrics. Over his career, Louis played in many recordings, and appeared in television shows and movies.

1.How did Louis Armstrong make money when he was eleven?

A. By playing the cornet.　　 B. By stealing money in the streets.

C. By singing in the street.　　 D. By playing the trumpet in a band.

2.What kind of instrument did Louis Armstrong play?

A. He played the guitar.　　 B. He played the drum.

C. He played the cornet.　　 D. He played the trumpet.

3.After getting to know about Louis Armstrong, we can draw the conclusion that ______.

A. he was cleverer than other boys　　 B. he was talented in music

C. he was good at making up music　　 D. he was gifted with playing instruments.

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I had recently arrived in London and I wanted to see some of the famous places. Should I go to the seaside? Or maybe one of the famous parks? I walked along the street, past a kindergarten playground, and suddenly saw an underground railway station. I was surprised because it was not on my map. I went to buy a ticket. The ticket-seller looked very old. He gave me a ticket, said "Remember it's a return", laughed and walked away without taking my money. Was it special for tourists?

A train arrived. I could not see any other passengers. I got on and the doors closed. I suddenly felt I should not have got onto the train. It started to go faster and faster, shooting along the tracks. As it entered the tunnel, everything became as dark as midnight and I do not remember the next few minutes. The train came to a station and I got out. I could see light shining in the distance so I walked towards it and came to a door. Beyond it there was a busy street.

There were lots of English people walking about, and I could see some of the famous buildings of London, but there was something wrong. The people's clothes were strange. There were no cars, no motorbikes—but there were horses everywhere. Was someone making a film?

“Excuse me,” I said to a man. “Would you mind telling me where I am and what is happening?”

“What do you mean? Who are you? Where do you come from? Are you from China? This is London and everyone's going to work. Can't you see that?” he asked.

“Thank you, sir. I'm sorry, but could I look at your newspaper?” I asked.

“You can have it,” he said as he walked off.

I looked at it; I saw “New Bicycle Law” and above that “July 5, 1880”.

Maybe I should have walked around, but I ran back to the door. I waited a long time. I was very afraid. A train came. I got on. It took me back to the first station. As I left, a woman asked, “What were you doing in that abandoned station?” I had no answer, but I still had the newspaper in my hand.

1.Why was the author surprised at the beginning of the story?

A. Because he suddenly saw an underground railway station.

B. Because he walked past a kindergarten playground.

C. Because the ticket-seller looked very old.

D. Because he couldn’t find the station on his map.

2.What does the underlined “it” in the second paragraph most probably mean?

A. The train.　 　　　　 　 B. The light.

C. The distance.　　　　 D. The door

3.Why did the author think he had arrived in a film-making scene?

A. Because he could see some of the famous buildings of London.

B. Because he had done something wrong in the street of London.

C. Because he could only see horses rather than cars in the streets.

D. Because the people in the streets were all neatly dressed.

4.According to the passage, New Bicycle Law might be _______.

A. The name for a London street.

B. The name for a film made in London.

C. The name for a newspaper article

D. The name for a underground station.

5.Where can this passage most probably be taken from?

A. In a storybook.

B. In a math textbook.

C. In a travel guidebook.

D. In a scientific experiment report.

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Of the two famous people, the former is Yao Ming, the________ is Lin Shuhao.

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“Daily Star, sir” called Jason, carrying some newspapers under his arm. The little boy had been running up and down the street, but there were still twenty_______left. His voice was almost gone and his heart was heavy. The shops would soon close, and all the people would go home. He would have to go home too, carrying the papers_______money. He had hoped to sell more papers tonight to make more money to buy a_______for his mother and some seeds for his bird. That was why he had bought the papers with all his money. He broke down as he thought of his failure to sell all his papers.

“You don’t know the _______of selling papers. You must shout, “Hot news! Bomb bursting（炸弹爆炸）!” another newsboy Chad told Jason. “_______it’s not in the paper at all,” replied Jason. “Just run away quickly_______they have time to see, and you’ll sell out and get your money,”Chad said.

It was a new _______to Jason. He thought of his bird with no seeds and the cake he wanted to buy for his mother, but was_______that he would not tell a lie. Though he was _______ a poor newsboy, he had been________ some good things.

The next afternoon Jason went to the office for his papers________. Several boys were crowding around Chad, who declared(宣称) with a________smile that he sold six dozen the day before. He added that Jason________money because he would not tell a lie. The boys ________at Jason. “You wouldn’t tell a lie yesterday, my boy?” A gentleman at the office came up and patted Jason’s shoulder fondly.”You’re just the boy I am looking for.” A week later Jason started his new________. He lost sale of twenty papers because he would not tell a lie, but got a well-paid job because he told the truth.

1.A. shops　　 B. coins　　 C. people　　 D. papers

2.A. instead of　　 B. in return for　　 C. in honor of　　 D. in exchange for

3.A. cup　　 B. card　　 C. dress　　 D. cake

4.A. difficulty　　 B. process　　 C. goal　　 D. secret

5.A. And　　 B. But　　 C. For　　 D. So

6.A. before　　 B. since　　 C. though　　 D. unless

7.A. threat　　 B. idea　　 C. policy　　 D. task

8.A. concerned　　 B. amazed　　 C. excited　　 D. determined

9.A. still　　 B. already　　 C. just　　 D. also

10.A. taught　　 B. handed　　 C. awarded　　 D. allowed

11.A. at once　　 B. by chance　　 C. as usual　　 D. on purpose

12.A. proud　　 B. gentle　　 C. warm　　 D. polite

13.A. borrowed　　 B. lost　　 C. made　　 D. saved

14.A. laughed　　 B. shouted　　 C. nodded　　 D. started

15.A. duty　　 B. business　　 C. job　　 D. method

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