高一英语阅读理解专项练习11文档格式.docx

1、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 womens rights. DAM hopes to teach young children not to be influenced by other people, but to learn on their own wha

2、t is right and what is wrong. Children sing with them on the song NgAyer Bukra, which means Change Tomorrow. The children express that they want education and the ability to change tomorrow. In Brazil, artists use hip-hop to express social problems. In Sao Paulo, one of the oldest hip-hop groups is

3、Racionais MCs. Many of their songs are about people living in poor areas called Favelas. In 1992 they cooperated with Brazils 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

4、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 musi

5、c. 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

6、. 1. Why is hip-hop music popular around the world? A. Because it has rhythms which attract young people. B. Because it expresses peoples 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

7、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 childrens education than about other issues 3. Which of the following statements is true about Racionais MCs? A. Much of its music is ab

8、out the poor. B. It is the first hip-hop band in Brazil. C. The members were all born in Favelas. D. Its members havent 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 st

9、yle of hip-hop D. has never worked with a musical bandB 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. Is 77 too old to learn the banjo（班卓琴）? he asked. You can learn to play it well, I replied, hold

10、ing back my doubts. My mind told me I was giving false encouragement. I reached the instructors 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 pat

11、ient 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

12、in the evenings. Carl was always early for lessons so it was a surprise that he didnt arrive one Tuesday. The next morning I listened to the answering machine with sadness. Carls in hospital, the voice recorded. Two months later, I shared the newspaper obituary with the banjo teacher. We both shed t

13、ears for a surprisingly clever banjo student. Several months later, a woman came into the store carrying a plant. This is for Carls banjo teacher, she said. Im his wife, Mary.Why did Carl want to play the banjo? I asked. Mary took a deep breath and let it out slowly. Carl was at some show when he wa

14、s 10 years old. He came close to the stage to watch the 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. Thank you for the best six months of his life, she said. 5. In P