RAP/HIP-HOP
Known for their quick speech, some rappers can say more than 700 syllables (音節(jié)) a minute! If you like rap/hip-hop, you are energetic and have a way with words.
You put a fresh spin(旋轉(zhuǎn))on things, whether it’s new moves on the dance floor or your hip style.
CLASSLCAL
In the 18th century, classical musicians were like rock stars. Beethoven and Mozart, for example, played in crowded concert halls. If you like classical, you are open to new ideas and like arguing with friends. Creative and imaginative, you can easily spend many hours reading, writing or painting.
COUNTRY
Country music came from the folk songs of English settlers(移民) of the southeastern United States. If you like country, you say your opinions well, which makes you the ideal class president or team head. You enjoy spending time with your family.
POP
Pop music is designed to attract almost everyone, and it does. Each year, the industry brings in about 30 billion dollars! If you like pop, you are attractive to your friends. You can make big things happen, like planning for a huge party or leading your team to victory(勝利).
ROCK
In the 1950s, rock music created a new culture. If you like rock, you are a risk-taker who never accepts no for an answer. You rise to any challenge, like doing very well in a big exam or landing the lead in the school play.
If these personalities don’t match you, that’s OK. These are just for fun.
小題1:What does the underlined part “You put a fresh spin on things” mean in the passage?
A.You have the ability to attract others’ attention. |
B.You are always willing to make new friends. |
C.You are willing to say your thoughts to others all the time. |
D.You can say your idea in a clever way that makes it seem better than it really is. |
小題2:If you like pop music,
.A.you are traditional and prefer to stay with your family |
B.you are easy to accept new ideas |
C.you are welcome and your friends all like to be with you] |
D.you have a quick speech and can say 30 words in a minute |
小題3:We can know from this passage that
.A.in the 18th century, classical musicians were like pop stars |
B.country music came from the old songs of the English |
C.pop music is liked by the largest number of people in the world |
D.everyone can find his personality in this passage |
小題4:What’s the main idea of the passage?
A.When music came into being. |
B.How to like music. |
C.Some basic information about music. |
D.What your favorite music says about you. |