Question

What’s your favorite cartoon? It may be difficult for you to decide. But for pianist Lang Lang, Tom and Jerry is the best one.

When Lang was two years old, he saw Tom play the piano. This was his first time to enjoy western music and this experience encouraged him to learn to play the piano.

His talent at the keyboard has taken him from Shenyang to the world. Lang became a good piano student at three. Ever since, the boy has been doing better and better. In 1997, the 15-year-old boy studied at a famous American music college.

Lang’s performances are energetic. He is well-known for making facial （面部的）expressions and moving around while playing the piano.

The road to success has never been easy. Lang’s father stopped his job to look after him, while his mother stayed in Shenyang to make money. But Lang thinks himself lucky and believes he should give something back. He has helped the children in poor areas a lot.

1.What made Langlang first enjoy western music?

 A. When he played the piano at three.

 B. When he saw Tom play the piano at two.

 C. When he listened to the western music on the radio.

 D. When his father taught him to read music.

2.How old was Langlang when he became a student of a famous American music college?

 A. two           B. three           C. five             D. fifteen

3.What is Langlang famous for?

 A. He is famous for playing the guitar.

B. He is famous for singing

 C. He is famous for writing music.

 D. He is famous for making facial （面部的）expressions and moving around while playing the piano.

4.Why did Langlang’s mother stay in Shenyang?

 A. Because she liked Shenyang, she didn’t want to leave.

 B. Because she had to look after Langlang’s grandparents.

 C. Because she had to make money to pay for Langlang’s education.

 D. Because she didn’t love her son.

5. From the passage, we can say it _______ Langlang and his parents a lot of time to get success.

 A. spent           B. paid           C. took            D. cost

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.B

2.D

3.D

4.C

5.C

【解析】略