HMV’s rise started with the pop music revolut...

HMV’s rise started with the pop music revolution of the 1960s, when the company began　　 its album sales in London.

A. expanding　　 B. exploring

C. exporting　　 D. expecting

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The music industry is never short of teen pop stars with wonderful looks, 1.____ it doesn’t often find one like US singer Taylor Swift. “Beneath Taylor Swift’s not-a-girl, not-yet-a-woman sweetness hides a very 2._____(skill)songwriting technique (技巧),” writes Leah Greenblatt with Entertainment Weekly.

Songwriting, the country singer explains, is “how I deal with problems. I am used to 3._____(write) about things that really influences me most.” So in her songs, there is always 4.___ true and honest. They seem like stories from 5._____ diary and that certainly helps 　 Swift attract her audience.

She 6.____(sell) more than 13 million copies worldwide of her first two albums, 2006’s self-titled debut (首张专辑) and 2008’s Fearless. She’s the youngest artist ever to 7.______(name) Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards. Not surprisingly, there were great expectations for her third album, Speak Now, 8._____ came out late last month, where she again returned 9._____ her own life for material. “The 14 songs are all about the last two years... when life was a little bit bigger and10.______(crazy),” says Swift. “So I’ve written about the lessons and confusion and heartbreak and all the different things that go along with being 18, 19 and 20.”

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Until the start of the Industrial Revolution, mankind was poor, hungry, and constantly at the _______ of disease and natural disasters.

A. power  B. limit       C. control D. mercy

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Because of his devotion 　　 music, he has become friendly with Mrs．Keith, a pop singer．

A．to　　　       B．for　　　　 C．in　　　　   D．at

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Because of his devotion 　　 music, he has become friendly with Mrs．Keith, a pop singer．

A．to　　　         B．for　　　　    C．in　　　　      D．at

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Belgium is the land of music festivals. There are rock, pop, world, electronic music festivals and more, so you’re sure to find a festival that suits your taste.

Groezrock

Groezrock could be considered the opener of the festival season in Belgium. This festival grew from a small event to an international festival that had 33,000 visitors in 2016.

When? April 29-30, 2017. Where? Meerhout. Music? Punk, and rock. Free? No.

Sfinks Mixed

Sfinks is a world music festival that focuses on bringing culture together. There are also plenty of things to do besides watching the performances. Good to know for families: Sfinks is a kid-friendly festival, with workshops, storytelling and performances for children.

When? July 27-30, 2017. Where? Boechout. Music? World. Free? Yet.

Graspop Metal Meeting

As the name says, this festival is all about metal, rock and punk. In 2016 the festival received 140,000 visitors　　 When? June 16-18, 2017. Where? Dessel. Music? Metal. Free? No.

Genk on Stage

Genk on Stage is a pop musical with not only a lot of Belgian artists. 80,000 people attended Genk on Stage in 2016.

When? June 23-25, 2017. Where? Genk. Music? Pop. Free? Yes.

1.Which festival may be enjoyed most by the kids?

A. Groezrock.　　 B. Sfinks Mixed.

C. Graspop Metal Meeting.　　 D. Genk on Stage.

2.What do we know about Groezrock?

A. It marks the end of the festival season

B. It attracts least people among all the festivals

C. It enjoys worldwide popularity

D. It offers free camping site

3.Where may lovers of the international pop stars likely to go?

A. Meerhout.　　 B. Boechout.

C. Genk.　　 D. Dessel.

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Pop music is the name for different forms of popular, commercial(商业) music. It had its beginning in the USA and spread throughout the whole world during the 1950s and 1960s. It is widely liked by the young people. The best known early form of pop music was “rock’ n’ roll”; another was “blues”. A more recent development is “folk-rock”. Pop music has taken the place of native music in many parts of the world; it has caused the number of people for jazz to become much smaller than it was in the 1950s and earlier, and it has now begun to rule musical stage productions. It’s a big industry. Much pop music is without artistic value, but the work of some pop singers, e.g. the Beatles, Bob Dylan, the groups like Floyd and Crosby, Stills and Nash, is on a higher musical level. And there is still a great interest in it today. Pop music concerts and festivals are held all over the world.

1.All of the following forms belong to pop music EXCEPT _______________.

A. blues        B. rock’ n ’roll          C. jazz         D. folk-rock

2.According to the article, the number of people for jazz in the 1950s and earlier was ___________ it is today.

A. much greater than   B. much smaller than    C. as great as D. as small as

3.Which of the following is TRUE?

A. No pop music is on a high musical level.

B. Much pop music is very artistic.

C. Pop music is highly artistic.

D. Not all pop music is without artistic value.

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Since the 1950s, most of the stars of pop music have come from Britain and America. However, in the last ten years, when many different kinds of music have established themselves on the pop scene, more and more stars have come from other countries.

Pop music changes all the time and new stars appear and become famous. For a musician to stay popular and still produced good, original music over a long period of time, is a sign of true star.

Most stars start their careers in a simple way---playing in unknown night clubs or dance-hall where people want to dance to the music, not listen to it. They may have continued doing this for many years until they get a “break”---a chance to perform in a well–known place or get a recording contract. To become a star is the aim of every singer or musician and the dream of many a pop-crazy teenager.

However a group or star makes it to the top, they can be sure that their lives will change once they are successful. Ordinary teenagers living at home with their parents may suddenly find themselves rich enough to buy their own houses. An established superstar may be able to buy several.

Despite the large amount of money that are earned, life at the top is not easy for many stars. The pop scene is hard work and many stars need to spend a lot of time away from home. For a lot of them, this means they have no home life and their personal relationships suffer. Despite great public success, life at the top can be very lonely.

1.Since the 1950s, most of the stars of pop music have come from _________.

A. America     B. America and Britain    C. America and Europe    D. other countries

2.According to the passage, a “break” may mean a chance to ______.

perform in a well-known concert

C. play in dance-halls      B. get a recording contract

D. meet a lot of pop-crazy teenagers

3.If a star becomes successful, he ______ according to the passage.

A. will have an easy life because of the larger amount of money earned

B. may have a happy home life and good person relationships

C. will live at home with their parents    D. may have a lonely life

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Since the 1950s, most of the stars of pop music have come from Britain and America．Howver, in the last ten years, when many different kinds of music have established themselves on the pop scene, more and more stars have come from other countries．

Pop music changes all the time and new stars appear and become famous．For a musician to stay popular and still produced good, original music over a long period of time, is a sign of true star．

Most stars start their careers in a simple way---- playing in unknown night clubs or dance-hall where people want to dance to the music, not listen to it．They may have continued doing this for many years untill they get a “break”---- a chance to perform in a well –known place or get a recording contract．To become a star is the aim of every singer or musician and the dream of many a pop-crazy teenager．

However a group or star makes it to the top, they can be sure that their lives will change once they are successful．Ordinary teenagers living at home with their parents may suddenly find themselves rich enough to buy their own houses．An established superstar may be able to buy several．

Despite the large amount of money that are earned, life at the top is not easy for many stars．．The pop scene is hard work and many stars need to spend a lot of time away from home．For a lot of them, this means they have no home life and their personal relationships suffer．Despite great public success, life at the top can be very lonely．

1.Since the 1950s,most of the stars of pop music have come from______．

A．America                                B．America and Britain

C．America and Europe                      D．other countries

2.According to the passage， a “break” may mean a chance to ______．

A．perform in a well-known concert                                     B．get a recording contract

C．play in dance-halls                   D．meet a lot of pop-crazy teenagers

3.If a star becomes successful,．he ______ according to the passage．

A．will live at home with their parents

B．will have an easy life because of the larger amount of money earned

C．may have a happy home life and good person relationships

D．may have a lonely life

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Since the 1950s, most of the stars of pop music have come from Britain and America. Howver, in the last ten years, when many different kinds of music have established themselves on the pop scene, more and more stars have come from other countries.

Pop music changes all the time and new stars appear and become famous. For a musician to stay popular and still produced good, original music over a long period of time, is a sign of true star.

Most stars start their careers in a simple way---- playing in unknown night clubs or dance-hall where people want to dance to the music, not listen to it. They may have continued doing this for many years untill they get a “break”---- a chance to perform in a well –known place or get a recording contract. To become a star is the aim of every singer or musician and the dream of many a pop-crazy teenager.

However a group or star makes it to the top, they can be sure that their lives will change once they are successful. Ordinary teenagers living at home with their parents may suddenly find themselves rich enough to buy their own houses. An established superstar may be able to buy several.

Despite the large amount of money that are earned, life at the top is not easy for many stars.. The pop scene is hard work and many stars need to spend a lot of time away from home. For a lot of them, this means they have no home life and their personal relationships suffer. Despite great public success, life at the top can be very lonely.

1.Since the 1950s,most of the stars of pop music have come from______.

2.According to the passage， a “break” may mean a chance to ______.

3.If a star becomes successful,.he ______ according to the passage.

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