1、AHow would you describe Quincy Jones? Is he an instrumentalist, a composer, an arranger, or a producer? None of these labels can sum up this remarkable man. He has been known for years to people who follow popular music. But his part in the We Are the World VCD and the Hands Across America project m
2、ade him a national figure. In addition to these successful efforts, Jones has written the music for many cartoon movies, including The Color Purple, which won 11 Oscar nominations(提名). He also wrote the music for Alex Haleys Roots, a greatly successful television miniseries. These achievements show
3、his many-sided genius. Quincy Jones was born on March 14, 1973, in Chicagos South Side. Ten years later, his family moved to the Seattle area. It was there that he met Ray Charles, who was three years older than ones and who in time would be a world-famous singer. The young musicians performed at sm
4、all clubs and weddings. Through Charless influence, Jones began composing. When Jones was only 15, his musical talent impressed Lionel Hampton, who invited him to join the Hampton band. Jones was ready to quit school to join, but Hamptons wife, Gladys, stated her disagreement. Believing that he need
5、ed an education, she removed him from the bands bus. “Get that child out of here,” she yelled, “Let him finish school.” These experiences made Quincy Jones more determined than ever to success. He finished high school, attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston on a scholarship, and finally did
6、 Lionel Hamptons band. Soon, however, he struck off on his own. The future beckoned(召唤) brightly.1. Which of the following can best express the main idea of the passage? A. Ray Charles, Lionel Hampton and Quincy Jones became very close friends. B. Lionel Hampton played an important rule in the succe
7、ss of Quincy Jones. C. A college education is very important and necessary in modern music. D. Quincy Jones had a very lucky, fruitful and successful musical career.2. Which of the following made Quincy Jones become famous all over the country? A. His role in the We Are the World VCD and the Hands A
8、cross America program. B. His music for the cartoon film The Color Purple which won 11 Oscar nominations. C. His meeting with Ray Charles and their performances at small clubs and weddings. D. His education in the Berklee College of Music in Boston, which is world-class.3. Whose opinion played an im
9、portant role in Joness school education and college education? A. Alex Haleys B. Lionel Hamptons C. Ray Charless D. Hamptons wifes4. Insisting that Quincy Jones get off the bus, Gladys Hampton was actually very _. A. professional B. cruel C. kind D. selfish B Advertising actually has a dual(双重的)func
10、tion:to sell,as well as to informIf you stop to think of it,advertisements(ads)provide information of almost everything in our household and immediate environment,from shampoo to fuel for carsAn obvious purpose is to inform consumers of new products and services as well as to remind them of establis
11、hed onesPerformance,price,value for money,quality and reliability are some of the main features mentioned in ads Yet there is another important side of advertising that should not be forgotten:choiceA number of ads for different brands of the same product,egtoothpaste,shampoo or washing powder allow
12、 the consumer to chooseChoice is an important part of buying In this busy day and age,there is little time for comparison shoppingTo determine which product is the best to buy,and at the most competitive price,consumers these days rely on advertising in its various formsThis saves time and energy an
13、d makes shopping easier Few can deny that ads benefit the consumer since they encourage healthy competitionWhen companies compete for the consumers dollar,this is good for the purchaser of the product or serviceAdvertising tends to increase competition since it informs consumers of what is available
14、One companys offer will be either matched or bettered by another company in its advertising It was unheard of ten years ago to buy products directly using a personal computer,but it has become a matter of course for some people to browse(浏览)the Internet,surf until they find an e commerce site and th
15、en select the productMarketing products has been almost turned upside down by new ways of selling and buyingMore than at any time in history,the choice of goods is unlimitedThe whole world is a customers marketplaceFor busy people like you and me,advertisements actually do us a favor5What the writer
16、 of this passage wants to tell us most is that Aadvertisements benefit busy people in many ways B advertisements encourage more business competitions C advertisements provide main features of new products D selling and informing are two functions of advertising6Which is least discussed in the passag
17、e as, one of the important sides of advertising? ATo inform consumers of new products and services B To provide consumers with chances to choose C To increase healthy competition of companies D To change the way of selling and buying7The“comparison shopping”refers to the behavior of Acomparing and b
18、uying a product at the lowest price Bcomparing and deciding which is the best to buy Crelying on advertising and simplifying shopping Dbuying a product at the least competitive price8Healthy competition benefits consumers because A it helps companies to compete for the market Bit gets companies to i
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28、obable reason should be that _ Ayou like working with children Byou have a strong team spirit Cyou lack teaching experience Dyou can only speak English D Art museums are places where people can learn about various cultures .The increasingly popular “design museums” that are opening today ,however ,p
29、erform quite a different role .Unlike most art museums ,the design museum shows objects that are easily found by the general public .These museums sometimes even place things like fridges and washing machines in the center of the hall. People have argued that design museums are often made use of as
30、advertisements for new industrial technology. But their role is not simply a matter of salesit is the honoring of excellently invented products. The difference between the window of a department store and the showcase in a design museum is that the first tries to sell you something ,while the second
31、 tells you the success of a sale. One advantage of design museums is that they are places where people feel familiar with the exhibits .Unlike the average art museum visitors ,design museum visitors seldom feel frightened or puzzled .This is partly because design museums clearly show how and why mass-produced products work and look as they do ,and how design has improved the quality of our lives .Art museum exhibits ,on the other hand ,would most probably fill visitors with a feeling that there is something between their understan
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