Mischael Joseph Jackson (born on August 29,1958) was an American recording artist, entertainer and businessman. In early 1980s, he became an important figure in popular music. The popularity of his music videos, such as “Beat It”, “Billie Jean” and “Thriller”, helped bring the relatively new channel to fame. Videos such as “Black or White” and “Scream” made Jackson a famous person on MTV in 1990s. With stage performances and music videos, Jackson popularized a number of physically complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk. His distinctive musical sound and sound style influenced hip hop, pop and contemporary R&B artists.

Jackson donated and raised millions of dollars for beneficial causes through his organization charity singles and support of 39 charities. The singer had experienced heath concerns since the early 1990s and conflicting reports regarding the state of his finances since the late 1990s. Jackson married twice and fathered three children.

One of the few artists to have been inducted（进入）into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, his other achievements include multiple Guinness World Records---including one for “Most Successful Entertainer of All Time”---13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles in his solo career---more than any other male artists in the Hot 100 era---and the sale of over 750 million units worldwide. As one of the world’s most famous men, Jackson’s highly publicized personal life, as well as his successful career, made him a part of popular culture for almost forty years.

1．What is the main idea of the passage?

       A．The popularity of Michael Joseph Jackson’s music videos.

       B．The health concerns and the finances of Michael Joseph Jackson.

       C．Michael Joseph Jackson’s successful career.

       D．The brief introduction to Michael Joseph Jackson.

2．Which of the following statements in TRUE according to the passage?

       A．Since the late 1990s, he has become an important figure in popular music.

       B．Jackson made a number of physically complicated dance techniques popular.

       C．The singer experienced health concerns in the early 1980s.

       D．Only in America the sale of his works is over 750 million units.

3．What does the underlined word in the first paragraph mean?

       A．Special.               B．Interesting.          C．Pleasant.             D．Useful.

4．What has made him a part of popular culture for almost forty years?

       A．An important figure in popular music.

       B．Millions of dollars donated and raised for beneficial causes.

       C．His other achievements such as Guinness World Records.

       D．His highly publicized personal life and successful career.

This week Faith Lapidus and Doug Johnson will tell you about Chuck Berry．Chuck Berry，born on October 18，1926，is often called the father of rock and roll．He is one of the most popular and influential performers of rhythm-and-blues and rock‘n’roll music during the 1950s，1960s and 1970s．
He started singing in church when he was six years old．His interest in music stuck with him．A lot of Chuck Berry’s material is about teenage life，especially school．Chuck Berry left school when he was 17．He headed west with two friends，but they did not get far．They were arrested after they used a gun to steal a car in Kansas City，Missouri．He was set free after four years.
Chuck Berry signed his first recording contract in 1955，with the company Chess Records．Because one of his early hits，“Rock＆Roll Music”，hit big in the United States then，which was greeted with enthusiastic reviews．Many other famous bands copied it again and again．
Filmmaker Taylor Hackford made a documentary called“Hail! Hail! Rock‘n’Roll”, named for a Chuck Berry song．It centered on the making of a concert to honor the musician on his 60th birthday in 1986．Guitarist Keith Richards from the Rolling Stones organized the concert．Listening to Chuck Berry songs got him interested in music．In Keith Richards’words，“I didn’t dream I could make a living at it but that’s what I wanted to do．”More than 75 artists and bands have done their own versions of Chuck Berry songs．
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland，Ohio，included Chuck Berry in its first year of honors in 1986．The Hall of Fame had this to say：“While no individual can be said to have invented rock and roll，Chuck Berry comes the closest of any single figure to being the one who put all the essential pieces together．”
Thank you for your listening．Faith Lapidus and Doug Johnson were your announcers．

1. 1.

   The underlined words“hit big”in Paragraph 3 probably mean“__________”．

   1. A.
      won great Success
   2. B.
      made rapid progress
   3. C.
      got into big trouble
   4. D.
      made a small difference
2. 2.

   Guitarist Keith Richards is mentioned in Paragraph 4 to show ___________．

   1. A.
      music is a way of making a life
   2. B.
      Chuck Berry influenced him a lot
   3. C.
      he disliked Chuck Berry in fact
   4. D.
      he is a real fan of Chuck Berry
3. 3.

   Which of the following about Chuck Berry is true?

   1. A.
      Chuck Berry was the first to invent rock and roll on his own．
   2. B.
      Chuck Berry was put into prison for leaving school in 1943．
   3. C.
      Chuck Berry can be said to have formed rock and roll’s basic structure．
   4. D.
      Chuck Berry is the most popular and influential performer．
4. 4.

   Where does this text probably come from?

   1. A.
      An advertisement．
   2. B.
      A science fiction．
   3. C.
      A magazine．
   4. D.
      A radio report．

In terms of tourism .Ohio is a place full of natural beauty and many vacation spots worth Visiting .

Coney island-Fun Unlimited !

???? Coney Island is an amusement park situated in the city of Cincinnati. It has the world's largest recirculating pool . several diving hoards .and an "in pool"? slide. For basketball and vol- leyhall lovers . there are special courts available. Apart from this . the park is equipped with 22 classic family and kiddie rides .boating facilities . a golf course . etc? Other amusement parks in Ohio include Erieview Park .The Beach Waterpark . Memphis Kiddie Park .etc.

Columbus-The Headquarters!

???? Anyhow, your journey would start from Columbus . the capital city of the state ! So spend some quality time roaming around in this beautiful city. Nightclubs . high quality restaurants .and?? Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-For Music Lovers !

??????? If you are a die-hard music lover. then certainly this place wouldn't disappoint you ! Rock?? and Roll Hall of Fame was opened somewhere around in 1995 .with an intention of celebrating? the spirit of rock and roll music .and also studying it. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame offers exhibitions .music events . and also training programs on the subject. This is a perfect stop for every-thing on rock and roll music !

? Cleveland-High Class Experience !

?????? One of the oldest cities. Cleveland ranks among the top 20 metros of the United States .With Lake Erie serving as the most popular tourist attraction .Cleveland is also famous for land? marks such as Cavaliers?? Gund Arena , Playhouse Square and Indians' Jacobs Field. Moreover.? vibrant nightlife , clubs , restaurants ;large hotels and shopping festivals add co the touristic significance of this place.

Lake Erie-The Perfect Holiday !

?????? With nearly 900 miles of shoreline .Lake Erie is one place you have to visit. You can enjooy? numerous activities like fishing. swimming. boating . etc. It is also perfect for having a family picnic outing. One can even take a ferry to Kelleys Island where things like cycling and miniature golf can be enjoyed. Besides .it is the perfect place for those who are looking for some quiet? and relaxing time.

1.According to the passage a basketball lover is most likely to go to _______.

A. Coney Island??? B. Columbus??????? C. Cleveland?????? D. Kelleys Island

2.What can we learn about Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

A. It was open to the public in 1990.????? B. It is an attraction for music lovers.

C. It offers some shopping festivals.????? D. It provides a golf course for visitors

3.Which of the following is true about Jake Erie?

A. It lies in the city of Cincinnati.

B. It has over 900 miles of shoreline.

C. It is the most popular scenic spot in Cleveland.

D. Tourists can play miniature golf on its banks for free.