10.How 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 peole who follow popular music.But his part in the We Are the World VCD and the Hands Across America project made 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 11Oscar nominations(提名).He also wrote the music fr Alex Haley's Roots,a greatly successful television mini-series.These achievements show his many-sided genius.
Quincy Jones was born on March 14,1973,in Chicago's 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 small clubs and weddings.Through Charles's 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 Hampton's wife,Gladys,stated her disagreement.Believing that he needed an education,she removed him from the band's bus."Get that child out ofhere,"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 Lionel Hampton's 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?D
A.Ray Charles,Lionel Hampton and Quincy Jones became very close friends.
B.Lionel Hampton playedan important rule in the success 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
A.His role in the We Are the World VCD and the Hands Across America program.
B.His music for the cartoon film The Color Purple which won 11Oscar 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 important role in Jones's school education and college education?D
A.Alex Haley's
B.Lionel Hampton's
C.Ray Charles's
D.Hampton's wife's
4.Insisting that Quincy Jones get off the bus,Gladys Hampton was actually veryC.
A.professional
B.cruel
C.kind
D.selfish.
分析 短文主要描写了Quincy Jones成功的音乐事业.
解答 1.D,主旨大意题,短文主要描写了Quincy Jones他如何成为那么出名的一位音乐人,因此主要介绍了他硕果累累的音乐事业,故答案为D.
2.A,细节理解题,根据句子But his part in the We Are the World VCD and the Hands Across America project made him a national figure可知,他在这两个项目中发挥的作用让他在全国都出名了,故答案为A.
3.D,细节理解题,根据句子Jones was ready to quit school to join,but Hampton's wife,Gladys,stated her disagreement可知,是Hampton的妻子在Quincy Jones的教育生涯中发挥了重要的作用,故答案为D.
4.C,推理判断题,根据句子Believing that he needed an education,she removed him from the band's bus."Get that child out ofhere,"she yelled,"Let him finish school可知,Gladys Hampton坚持让他下车,是为了让他完成教育,因此她实际上是善良的,故答案为C.
点评 解答任务型阅读理解题,首先对原文材料迅速浏览,掌握全文的主旨大意.因为阅读理解题一般没有标题,所以,速读全文,抓住中心主旨很有必要,在速读的过程中,应尽可能多地捕获信息材料.其次,细读题材,各个击破.掌握全文的大意之后,细细阅读每篇材料后的问题,弄清每题要求后,带着问题,再回到原文中去寻找、捕获有关信息.最后,要善于抓住每段的主题句,阅读时,要有较强的针对性.对于捕获到的信息,要做认真分析,仔细推敲,理解透彻,只有这样,针对题目要求,才能做到稳、准.