Millions of girls grow up with the hope of becoming a famous singer. Some even win local talent competitions as children, but only a few such early successes and dreams turn into reality. Jessica Andrews is one of the few whose dreams have come true.
Andrews, first taste of success came at the age of 10. She won a talent competition in her home town of Huntingdon, Tennessee, singing I Will Always Love You, originally sung by Whitney Houston. Houston's version of the song appeared on The Bodyguard sound track, which happened to be the first album Andrews ever bought.
Within two years, talk of Andrews had spread to Nashville and caught the attention of producer Byron Gallimore, whose credits include work with Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and Jo Dee Messina. With Gallimore signed on to produce, Andrews soon had a recording contract (合同)with Dream Works' Nashville label.
Andrews' professional career was launched with 1999's Heart Shaped World, recorded when she was 14 years old. The album included the country hit I Will Be There For You, which also appeared on The Prince Of Egypt. She followed up the release of the album by touring as a support act for such country superstars as Faith Hill and Trisha Yearwood.
With the release of 2001's Who I Am, Andrews became a star in her own right. The album was certified (证明）gold for sales of 500,000 copies. Andrews returned in April 2003 with Now, an album that she promised would show a new side of the young artist. "This album has a very different feeling for me," she said. "It's a lot more personal and there's a confidence that wasn't quite there on the first two. I feel especially connected to this group of songs."
1. What's the meaning of the underlined word “launched" in the fourth paragraph?
A. Aimed. B. Sent. C. Started. D. Set.
2. Which of the following statements is WRONG according to the passage?
A. The Bodyguard was the first album Andrews ever bought.
B. After Andrews sang Who I Am, she became a star in her own right.
C. I Will Always Love You was originally sung by Whitney Houston.
D. Now expresses a new feeling of Andrews.
3.Which of the following may NOT be Andrews' album?
A. Now. B. Heart Shaped World.
C. The Prince of Egypt. D. Who I Am
4. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
A. Jessica Andrews' Life B. Jessica Andrews' Dream
C. Jessica Andrews' Songs D. Jessica Andrews' Success as a Singer
1.C
2.B
3.C
4.D
【解析】
试题分析：文章大意：成千上万的女孩子长大都想希望成为著名歌手。本文介绍了Jessica Andrews早年在当地才艺表演成功并使梦想变为现实。
1.词义推测题。根据文章第四段后句recorded when she was 14 years old可以推测出launched为“开始”之意。，故可以用started代替此词。故C正确。
2.2】B细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中With the release of 2001's Who I Am, Andrews became a star in her own right.可以判断B项错误。故B正确。
3.细节理解题。根据文章第四段The album included the country hit I Will Be There For You, which also appeared on The Prince Of Egypt.可以得出答案。故C正确。
4.推理判断题。本文介绍了Jessica Andrews早年在当地才艺表演成功并使梦想变为现实。故用标题Jessica Andrews' Success as a Singer。故D正确。
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