Many Chinese people like American country mus...

Many Chinese people like American country music(乡村音乐 ),such as(例如) the songs of John Denver. But still some people don’t know when country music began.

Country music is from the folk music (民间音乐)of the Appalachian Mountains in the east of America. There, people sang while playing the violin and guitar. They sang about everyday life, love and their problems. So the songs were sometimes a little sad.

One of the most popular country music singers is John Denver, who is also quite famous to the Chinese. For Denver, music was a language that could bring the world together. He says music can bring people together. We will understand(理解) each other better through(通过) music. People are different in colour and they may speak different languages, but people are the same in mind and body(在心灵和精神方面). All of them love music and can understand music.

The world lost a great man when John Denver died in 1997. But his music and words will live on.

1.John Denver is a great 　　　　 singer.

A．English B．Japanese C．American D．Chinese

2.American country music is from the 　　　　 music of America.

A．pop 　　 B．jazz　　　 C．light　　 D．folk

3.“Music was a language that could bring the world together” means (意思是)people 　　　 .

A．can sing songs together

B．from all over the world sing the same songs

C．show their feeling(感觉)through music and so they understand each other better

D．know language and music

4.John Denver died in 　　　　 .

A．1997 　　 B．1990　　　 C．1996　　　 D．1999

5.Which sentence is right?

A．Everyone knows when country music began.

B．Country music is from the jazz music.

C．John Denver is famous to Chinese people, too.

D．John Denver doesn’t think music can bring people together

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Many Chinese people like American country music, such as the songs of John Denver. But still some people don’t know when country music began.

Country music is from the folk music of the Appalachian Mountains in the east of America There. people sang while playing the violin and the guitar. They sang about everyday life, love and their problems. So the songs were sometimes a little sad.

One of the most popular country music singers was John Denver, who was also quite famous to the Chinese. For Denver, music was a language that could bring the word together. He said music could bring people together. We will understand each other better through music. People are different in colour and they may speak different languages, but people are the same in mind and body. All of them love music and can understand music.

The world lost a great man when John Denver died in 1997. But his music and words will live on.

根据短文内容，选择最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选定答案的字母标号涂黑。

1.John Denver was a great_______singer.

A.American B.Japanese C.English D.Chinese

2.American country music is from the_______music of America

A.pop B.folk C.light D.jazz

3.The underlined sentence “Music was a language that could bring the world together” means people_______.

A.can sing songs together

B.from all over the world sing the same songs

C.know language and music

D.show their feeling through music and so they understand each other better

4.When did John Denver die?

A.In 1990. B.In 1996， C.In 1997. D.In 1999.

5.Which sentence is TRUE?

A.Everyone knows when country music began.

B.Country music is from the jazz music.

C.John Denver was famous to Chinese people, too.

D.John Denver didn't think music could bring people together.

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American people like to say “Thank you” whenever others help them. People of many other countries do so, too. It is a very good habit.

You should say “Thank you” when someone passes you the salt on the table. When someone walking ahead of you keeps the door open for you, when someone says you have done your work well, or you have bought a nice thing, or your city is very beautiful. “Thank you” is used not only between friends, but also between parents and children, brothers and sisters, husbands and wives.

“Excuse me” is another short sentence they use. When you hear someone say “Excuse me” behind you, you know that somebody wants to walk past you without touching you. It’s not polite to interrupt（打断） others while they are talking. If you want to speak to one of them, say “Excuse me” first, and then begin talking. You should also do so when you want to cough or make any unpleasant noise before others.

Let’s all learn to say “Thank you” and “Excuse me”.

1.What is the main idea of this passage?

A. American people use “Thank you” widely to show they are polite.

B. American people say “Excuse me” widely to show they are polite.

C. It’s not polite to say “Thank you” and “Excuse me” in America.

D. Both A and B.

2.You should learn to say “Thank you” when ______.

A. you say something kind to others

B. you help others

C. you are helped by others

D. you need others to help

3.“Thank you” is ______.

A. widely used

B. seldom used

C. used only by Americans

D. used only between friends

4.You should say “Excuse me” if you want to _____.

A. cough　　　　 B. make some noise

C. go first　　 D. all of the above

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Do you like drinking Coke? As a symbol of American culture, Coca-Cola is liked by many people, especially young people all around the world. But from now on, perhaps it will sales of high-sugar fizzy(起泡的) drinks in US school.

The agreement allows only unsweetened juice, low-fat milk and water in primary and middle school vending machines and cafeterias. The agreement is “a bold(大胆的) step forward in the struggle to help 35 million young people lead healthier lives”.

Rising childhood obesity(肥胖) has become a big problem in America. A report noted that obesity has tripled(增至三倍) among teenagers in the past 25 years. It called for new limits on the marketing of junk food to children. Soda is a particular target because of its caloric content and popularity among children.

Britain has already taken similar steps to fight obesity. A recent study shows that people in the UK are much healthier than the people in the US. However, it’s better late than never. Now American schools are trying to make new regulations to guide the students to choose healthy drinks.

1._________ has become a big problem in America.

A. Junk food     B. Drinking coke       C. Obesity    D. Health

2.Why is soda a particular target?

A. Because it tastes good.

B. Because it has more calories and is popular among kids.

C. Because it is not a healthy diet.

D. Because it is a symbol of American culture.

3.What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A. Britain has no such problem as obesity.

B. People in UK are healthier than people in US.

C. Americans are much healthier than British people.

D. New regulations have been made to guide students in US school.

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The film My People,My Country is such　　　　 big success that many people watch it.

A.a B.an C.the

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American country music is also known as (被视为) country western music .It has a very long history . It comes from the folk songs of immigrants(移民) from Britain.

Country music users simple music and words to express everyday feelings such as loneliness, love , and sadness . That is to say , country music describes life . It talks about friends and　 enemies , trucks and roads , farm and crops.. People in many parts of the world like country music, because everyone can understand what the music is about .

Country western music became popular first among cowboys(牛仔) in the American west countryside . Cowboys had to take care of cows day and night. When they were alone with the cows, they often sang beautiful and peaceful songs to calm the animals and to overcome their own fear .They were not well-educated and so they sang about their daily life in very simple words .They played guitars, violins. and other instruments. In the south of America ,　 many people added instruments from their homes , like bottles and spoons, When cowboys visited their friends and families on holidays like Thanksgiving , they usually sang and played country western music .

In recent years ,many musicians have made country western music a little different from the one in the past.These changes make the songs sound even better.Today singers such as Carth Brooks.Reba McEntire. Emmylou Harris. Lyle Lovett,Eddie Rabbitt, LeAnn Rimes,Randy Travis and a group called Alabama are singing and playing in different styles.They have brought country western music more and more fans from all over the wold.

根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。

1.Country western music comes from the folk songs of immigrants from ____

A. America　　 B.France　 C. Britain　　　　　 D.Germany

2.According to the passage, people like American country music because ____.

A. It has a long history．

B. It comes from Europe.

C. It is sung by cowboys．

D. It is easy to understand.

3. The chunk “calm the animals “ here means “make the animals become ___”.

A.sad and lonely

B. quiet and relaxed

C. angry and wild

D. upset and scared

4.Which of these is mentioned in the passage ?

A. Early immigrants lived a very simple life.

B. Many country music singers are not well-educated.

C. Cowboys usually played country western music on holidays.

D. In the west of America ,　 cowboys added instruments from their homes

5.The best title(标题) for the passage is ________.

A. Americans Love American Country Music.

B. The History of American Country Music.

C. Singers and Fans of　 American Country Music

D. All Kinds of American Music, Yesterday and Today.

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American country music is also known as (被视为) country Western music. It has a very long history. It comes from the folk songs of immigrants(移民) from Britain.

Country music uses simple music and words to express everyday feelings such as loneliness, love, and sadness. That is to say, country music describes life. It talks about friends and　 enemies, trucks and roads, farms and crops…People in many parts of the world like country music, because everyone can understand what the music is about.

Country Western music became popular first among cowboys(牛仔) in the American West countryside. Cowboys had to take care of cows day and night. When they were alone with the cows, they often sang beautiful and peaceful songs to calm__the__animals and to overcome their own fear. They were not well­educated(接受良好教育的), so they sang about their daily life in very simple words. They played the guitar, the violin, and other instruments. In the south of America,　 many people added instruments from their homes, like bottles and spoons. When cowboys visited their friends and families on holidays like Thanksgiving, they usually sang and played country Western music.

In recent years, many musicians have made country Western music a little different from that in the past.These changes make the songs sound even better.Today singers such as Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett，Eddie Rabbitt, LeAnn Rimes, Randy Travis and a group called Alabama are singing and playing in different styles.They have brought country Western music more and more fans from all over the world.

1.Country Western music comes from the folk songs of immigrants from ________.

A. America　　 B. France　　 C. Britain　　 D. Germany

2.According to the passage, people like American country music because ________．

A. it has a long history　　 B. it comes from Europe

C. it is sung by cowboys　　 D. it is easy to understand

3.The underlined words “calm the animals” here means “make the animals become ________”．

A. sad and lonely　　 B. quiet and relaxed

C. angry and wild　　 D. upset and scared

4.Which of the following is mentioned in the passage?

A. Early immigrants lived a very simple life.

B. Many country music singers are not well­educated.

C. Cowboys usually played country Western music on holidays.

D. In the west of America,　 cowboys added instruments from their homes.

5.The best title for the passage is “________”．

A. Americans Love American Country Music

B. The History of American Country Music

C. Singers and Fans of　 American Country Music

D. All Kinds of American Music

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1.More and ___people like to travel around the country with their families. (many)

2.The mother stopped her son from______games on the mobile phone. (play)

3.Could you please tell us about the four______of China? (invent)

4.The difficulties will become weaker as long as you face them______enough. (brave)

5.—May I borrow your pen? ______is left at home. (I)

—Sure. Here you are.

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For example, the color red makes people hungry.

A．Such as           B．Like              C．For instance       D．After all

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The_______ of China is very popular and many people like it.

A. sound　　 B. music　　 C. voice　　 D. noise

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