Week Six 文娱体育
一、阅读理解（共17小题；共34.0分）
A
Hip-hop music is popular around the world among young people who love its rhythms. Its artists spread messages of peace, hope and happiness. Often, their songs teach young people about human rights and fighting for their freedoms so they can have a better future. It is possible that every country has at least one or two socially conscious hip-hop singers or groups.
DAM is known as the first Palestinian group to sing hip-hop. The group's music is influenced by social issues. In an interview they said that whatever they see, they write about it. They also sing about issues such as violence linked to illegal drugs and women's rights. DAM hopes to teach young children not to be influenced by other people, but to learn on their own what is right and what is wrong. Children sing with them on the song Ng'Ayer Bukra, which means \Tomorrow\
In Brazil, artists use hip-hop to express social problems. In Sao Paulo, one of the oldest hip-hop groups is Racionais MC's. Many of their songs are about people living in poor areas called Favelas. In 1992 they cooperated with Brazil's Ministry of Education. They visited schools to teach people about life in the favelas. They have also used their music to earn money for health clinics, youth sport programs and schools.
In Rio de Janeiro, a famous hip-hop artist called Marcelo D2 once lived in a favela. However, when he turned thirteen he left the area to find work. His first productions in hip-hop were in 1995 in a group called Planet Hemp. Three years later he left the group and produced his own music. His hip-hop music was different from the one performed before as he mixed it with the Brazilian music called samba. Because of that, he became famous. His songs are about his life experiences. Marcelo D2 has performed with famous American hip-hop artists such as will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas.
1. Why is hip-hop music popular around the world?
A. Because it has rhythms which attract young people. B. Because it expresses people's hope for a better future. C. Because it teaches people a lot about social problems. D. Because it is easy to understand and sing.
2. We can learn from the second paragraph that DAM .
A. hopes to make a lot of money B. is concerned about social problems
C. influences children by telling them what is right
D. cares more about children's education than about other issues
3. Which of the following statements is true about Racionais MC's?
A. Much of its music is about the poor. B. It is the first hip-hop band in Brazil. C. The members were all born in Favelas. D. Its members haven't earned much money.
4. We can conclude from the passage that Marcelo D2 .
A. has received a good education
B. often writes about his attitude towards society C. has developed a new style of hip-hop D. has never worked with a musical band
B
I am a music store owner. One day, when I was cleaning the instruments in my store, I saw an old man come in. His short steps dragged on the carpet. \班卓琴)?\
\giving false encouragement. I reached the instructor's schedule and gave the rates, the available 有效的) time and the additional information that he would need. To my surprise and delight, the old man, Carl, began banjo lessons three days later with my most patient teacher.
With nothing to do at home but practice, Carl made surprising progress. After breakfast he practiced for his required half hour. While waiting for lunch he picked up his banjo again for just a couple of minutes. Since TV was difficult for him to see and hear, he often played the banjo in the evenings. Carl was always early for lessons so it was a surprise that he didn't arrive one Tuesday.
The next morning I listened to the answering machine with sadness. \voice recorded.
Two months later, I shared the newspaper obituary with the banjo teacher. We both shed tears for a surprisingly clever banjo student.
Several months later, a woman came into the store carrying a plant. \teacher,\
\\performers. When they were packing up their instruments, the banjo player said to Carl, 'You want to see this up close?' Carl climbed up on the stage and from then on he wanted to play the banjo.\Carl had waited 67 years to realize a dream! Mary gave the plant to me. \six months of his life,\
5. In Paragraph 2, the author's reaction to Carl's question showed that he .
A. was willing to help
B. didn't want to encourage Carl
C. didn't want to give him false encouragement D. encouraged Carl though he had doubts
6. How did Carl learn to play the banjo well?
A. By working hard. B. By taking short cuts.
C. By asking his wife to help him. D. By finding the best teacher.
7. The underlined word \ .
A. announces somebody has died B. announces somebody is needed C. announces a good piece of news D. announces a gift for somebody
8. Why did Carl want to learn banjo?
A. Because his wife encouraged him to learn it. B. Because he wanted to become a banjo performer. C. Because he wanted to realize a dream from his early age. D. Because he wanted to enjoy the last six months of his life.
C
Usain Bolt says he intends to defend his Olympic 100m and 200m sprint titles at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. The Jamaican, who retained both titles as well as the 4x100m in London,
said he has decided against switching to either the 400m or long jump.
\said. \26-year-old insisted he has no intention of easing off in his training.
Bolt, who also holds the 100m and 200m world records, said he aimed to run even faster in the year of 2013, during which the World Championships will be held in Moscow. He added, \all about hard work. When I was doing great when I was young, people used to say I was fast for my age, but I have put a lot of work into it since I was a senior athlete. I continue to work hard, continue staying focused and pushing myself. So for me that's the focus right now—to see how fast I can go and I definitely try to go faster each year.\
Bolt became the first man to retain both Olympic sprint titles in a time of 19.32 seconds in the 200 m in London in August, with Yohan Blake in silver and Warren Weir in bronze.
It came after he had seen off Blake's challenge to win the 100m in 9.63 seconds, just 0.05 seconds slower than his own world record, in what was a new Olympic best.
Speaking after he had completed his second Olympic sprint treble, Bolt had cast doubt on his participation in the events in Rio when he said, \long jump. It's just about making different goals, there's a lot of things I can do in the sport.\
9. What could be the best title for the passage?
A. Bolt Intends to Defend His Olympic Titles at 2016 B. Bolt Decides Against Either the 400 m or Long Jump C. Bolt Aims at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games D. Bolt Wants to Do Three Sprints at the 2016 Games
10. What does the underlined word \
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