Jack Bruce,singer,songwriter and bassist（低音歌手...

Jack Bruce,singer,songwriter and bassist（低音歌手）for legendary 1960s rock band Cream,died Saturday at 71. Bruce's family confirmed the____of the Scottish musician on his official website and Facebook page."The world of music will be a poorer place without____,but he lives on in his____and forever in our hearts."

Considered one of the greatest rock trios（三重奏）of all time,Cream was____by Bruce,guitarist Eric Clapton and drummer Ginger Baker in 1966.The____produced such hits as "Sunshine of Your Love" “White Room” "Crossroads" and "Strange Brew",many of which Bruce wrote and____.He also helped____the memorable guitar riff（重复乐节）in "Sunshine of Your Love".

The band members’ infighting and drug use became almost as well-known as their musical talent,and the group　　 ____ways in 1968."Jack felt that he had been lost too____from his ideals and wanted to____his musical and social roots,"according to his official biography.

Born to___ _parents in Glasgow,Scotland,in 1943,Bruce played in various dance bands and jazz groups before joining the Graham Bond Organization in 1962,____he met Baker.He later____John Mayall's Blues Breakers and met guitarist Eric Clapton,____the formation of Cream.

After group____,Bruce went on to record solo albums and front bands.He____more than a dozen solo albums over the next four decades,including his latest,"Silver Rails"in March.Cream____briefly in 1993 for the band's being introduced to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Baker expressed____on his Facebook page for the loss of a fine man.“My thoughts and wishes are with his____　 at this difficult time.”

Clapton,on his Facebook page,said Bruce "was a great____,and a great inspiration to me".

1.A. achievement　　 B. experience　　 C. effect　　 D. death

2.A. us　　 B. them　　 C. him　　 D. it

3.A. music　　 B. memory　　 C. success　　 D. reputation

4.A. found　　 B. formed　　 C. helped　　 D. decided

5.A. band　　 B. branch　　 C. committee　　 D. district

6.A. spoke　　 B. played　　 C. sang　　 D. translated

7.A. keep up with　　 B. come up with　　 C. put up with　　 D. catch up with

8.A. gathered　　 B. transformed　　 C. parted　　 D. adopted

9.A. addicted　　 B. disappointed　　 C. far　　 D. abnormal

10.A. prove　　 B. create　　 C. transform　　 D. rediscover

11.A. musical　　 B. rich　　 C. poor　　 D. great

12.A. why　　 B. where　　 C. what　　 D. which

13.A. liked　　 B. exchanged　　 C. affected　　 D. joined

14.A. turning to　　 B. devoting to　　 C. referring to　　 D. leading to

15.A. put up　　 B. gave up　　 C. broke up　　 D. brought up

16.A. repeated　　 B. released　　 C. sold　　 D. bought

17.A. reunited　　 B. recovered　　 C. responded　　 D. relaxed

18.A. excitement　　 B. stress　　 C. sadness　　 D. anxiety

19.A. friends　　 B. family　　 C. fans　　 D. partners

20.A. musician　　 B. worker　　 C. dancer　　 D. scientist

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Paul Frederic Simon is a famous 1. (music), singer and songwriter. He was born on October 13, 1941 in the USA. It’s been more than half a century since he 2. (write)his famous song The Sound of silence with his partner Art Garfunkel. They also adapted 3. old English folk song Scarborough Fair, which is still popular all over the world now.

Recently Paul Simon released 4. (he) latest album Stranger to Stranger and received excellent reviews. And Wristband, which is one of the songs from the album, is often played on college radio.

5., Simon is ready to hang up his guitar and stop 6. (make)music. “Show business doesn’t hold any interest for me,” said the 74-year-old man.

Simon is planning 7. (begin) a month-long tour of Europe on October 17, shortly after his 75th birthday. After that, he’s going to travel for a year, perhaps 8. his wife. “It，s an act of courage to let go,” said Simon. “I am going to see 9. will happen if I let go. Then I’m going to see who I am.”

If he does quit music, Simon will bring a great career to a close, which has spanned sixty years. He has won more than a dozen Grammys and produced a lot of 10. (amaze)songs. Paul Fredric Simon has been named by Time Magazine one of the “100 People Who Shaped the World”.

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Panl Frederic Simon is u famous 1.(music), singer and songwriter. He was born on October 13, 1941 in the USA. It’s been more than half a century since he2. (write) his famous song The Sound of silence with his partner Art GarfunkeL They also adapted3.old English folk song Scarborough Fair,which is still popular all over the world now.

Recently Paul Simon released4.(the) latest album Stranger to Stranger and received excellent reviews. And Wristband，which is one of the songs from the album, is often played on college radio.

5., Simon is ready to hang up his　　 guitar and stop 6.(make)music. “Show busing dewsn’t　 hold any interest for me,” said the 74-year-old man.

Simon is planning7.(begin) a month-long Lour of Europe on October　　 17,　　 shortly after　　 his　　 75th birthday. After that, he’s going　 to travel　 for a year, perhaps8.his wife, It’s an act of courage to let go, ” said Simon. “I am going to see9. will happen if I let go. Then I’m going to see who I am.”

If he does quit music. Simon will bring a great career to s close, which has spanned sixty years lie has won more than a dozen Grammys and produced a lot of10. (came)songs.Paul Fredric　 Simon has been named by Time Magazine one of the “100　 Peaple Who Shaped the World”,

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Jack Johnson is a singer and song writer known for his smooth voice and calming songs. His most recent album(专辑)is Sleep Through the Static. It is filled with personal songs about love, family and life. And this new album is also environmentally friendly.

Jack Johnson wrote the song Angel for his wife, Kim. When they met in college, Johnson was not a professional(专业的)musician. In fact, he used to be a professional surfer who rode ocean waves on a surfboard. Johnson has said that he started writing music and playing the guitar after a surfing accident. He later wrote several songs for a movie he made about surfing. In the song Go on Jack Johnson expresses what it is like to watch his two young sons grow up.

Jack Johnson may be a famous musician, but he does not like to lead a very public life. He likes to spend time with his family doing sports outdoors. Johnson is also very interested in environmental activities. Six years ago, he and his wife started the Kokua Hawaii Foundation to provide environmental education to school children. Jack Johnson’s new album shows another environmental effort. The whole album was made using energy power from the sun in his environmentally friendly recording studio (工作室).

Jack Johnson

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Paul Frederic Simon is a famous musician, singer and songwriter. He was born ___1.___October 13, 1941 in the USA.　 It's been more than half a century since he wrote his famous song The Sound of silence with his partner Art Garfunkel. They also adapted the old English folk song Scarborough Fair,___ 2.__is still popular all over the world now.

Recently Paul Simon released his latest album Stranger to Stranger and received excellent reviews. And Wristband, which is one of the __3._(song) from the album, is often played on college radio.

___4.__, Simon is ready to hang up his guitar and stop ___5.___(make) music. “Show business doesn’t hold any interest for me,” said the 74-year-old man.

Simon is planning __6._(begin) a month-long tour of Europe on October 17, shortly after his 75th birthday. After that, he’s going to travel for a year, perhaps with his wife. “It’s 　 7.　 act of courage to let go,” said Simon. “I am going to see 　 8.　　 will happen if I let go. Then I’m going to see who I am.”

If he does quit music, Simon____9.___(bring) a great career to a close, which has spanned sixty years. He has won more than a dozen Grammys and produced a lot of ____10.__ (amaze) songs. Paul Fredric Simon has been named by Time Magazine one of the “100 People Who Shaped the World”.

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Patty Griffin

Patty Griffin is a songwriter, and has been highly respected for her works in music. Her childhood. was full of music because both her mother and her grandmother liked singing. She bought her first guitar at 16, began writing songs in high school and soon started playing with a band called Patty the Executive.

Her song l,000 Kisses won her a Grammy nomination(提名)　　 although she lost the award.

Judy Collins

Judy Collins was an important artist in the peace movement of the 1960s. She started her own record company, Wildflower. Records. She began as a classical pianist at 13. In the 40 years that followed, Judy became known as an important American folk singer.

Odetta

One thing you always hear when people talk about Odetta is the excellent power of her voice. Known for her powerful stage presence and her skillful ability to command the simplest instruments -- her voice as well as her guitar. Odetta rose to fame singing the classic African-American folk songs and spirituals.

She has also touched the blues.

Joan Baez

Joan Baez is one of the most remarkable singers in American folk music in the 20th century. Her Father was a physicist and was forced to move the family often throughout Joan's childhood. Inspired by her experiences as a could traveling the world, Joan's music includes the peace and civil rights movement

She has been a constant voice for peace and social justice .

1. What can we know about Patty Griffin?

A. She has created the best works in the world.

B. Her mother and her grandmother taught her to sing.

C. Her song l,000 Kisses didn't win the Grammy award

D. She founded her first band Patty & the Executive.

2.　 Who started her own record company?

A. Patty Griffin.　 B. Judy Collins.

C. Odetta.　　　　　　 D. Joan Baez.

3.　 According to the paragraph 3, we can infer that Odetta is good at_____ .

A. using her voice and her guitar

B. writing African-American songs

C. mixing folk music with the blues

D. performing various classical songs

4.　 What was Joan's music mainly influenced by?

A. Her father.

B. Her traveling as a child.

C. The civil rights movement

D. The social justice.

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–Jack has won the game and he will get a reward.

--He ____it. He has been training for the game for half a year!

A. wants        B. asks       C. deserves      D. worth

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Tom felt that the himself, along with Toby and Jack,________for breaking the window.

A．were to be punished                     B．was to punish

C．was to be punished                      D．were to punish

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Although we hadn’t seen each other for twenty years, Jack and I _________each other at the first sight at yesterday’s party.

A. affected   B. bothered   C. impressed   D. recognized

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---I haven’t seen Jack for days.

---I forgot to tell you. He fell ill last week and _____ yet.

A. doesn’t recover　　　　 　　　　 B. hasn’t recovered

C. isn’t recovering　　　 　　　 D. didn’t recover

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