Country music is about ______.A.different countriesB.human feelings and eventsC.World War
Country music is about ______.
A.different countries
B.human feelings and events
C.World War Ⅱ
D.the Appalachian Mountains
Country music is about ______.
A.different countries
B.human feelings and events
C.World War Ⅱ
D.the Appalachian Mountains
第1题
The melding of rhythm and blues with country and western music in the mid-1950s gave birth to __________.
A.blues
B.folk
C.rock and roll
D.jazz
第2题
American rock music of the 1960s was greatly influenced by
A.American country music.
B.British rock music.
C.Hollywood film music.
D.the Hippies.
第3题
第4题
A.His father.
B.His manager of the country music club.
C.A business woman.
D.His brother.
第5题
A.Because it is performed by the black singers.
B.Because the music is broadcast across the country all night.
C.Because it develops from so many music forms.
D.Because the exciting and special rhythm gives them a feeling of rebellion.
第7题
What is TRUE of country music?
A.Its performers are from rural areas of the south U.S.
B.It depicts the sad feelings of country people.
C.Its style. is influenced by the blues.
D.It has melodies describing everyday situation of country people.
第8题
Japan is described in the passage as a country that attaches importance to ______.
A.all round development
B.the learning of Western music
C.strict training of children
D.variety in academic studies
第9题
A.He doesn't know much about Jazz.
B.He likes Jazz better than country music.
C.He thinks Jazz is as enjoyable as country music.
D.He thinks country music is better than Jazz.
第10题
听力原文: One of America's most important exports is her modern music. American music is played all over the world. It is enjoyed by people of ail ages in all countries. Although the lyrics are English, people not speaking English enjoy it. The reasons for its popularity are its fast pace and rhythmic beat.
Music has many origins in the United States. Country music which comes from the rural areas in the southern United States is one source. Country music features simple themes and melodies describing day-to-day situations and the feelings of country people. Many people appreciate this music because of the emotions expressed by country music songs.
The second origin of American popular music is the blues. It depicts mostly sad feelings reflecting the difficult lives of American blacks. It is usually played and sung by black musicians, but it is popular with all Americans.
Rock music is a newer form. of music. This music style, featuring fast and repetitious rhythms, was influenced by the blues and the country music. It was first known as rock-and-roll in the 1950s. Since then there have been many forms of rock music: hard rock, soft rock, disco music and others. Many performers of popular music are young musicians.
American popular music is marketed to a demanding audience. Now popular songs are heard on the radio several times a day. Some songs have become popular all over the world. People hear these songs in their original English or sometimes translated into other languages. The words may differ but the enjoyment of the music is universal.
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A.Because it has simple themes.
B.Because its lyrics are in English.
C.Because it depicts the feelings of the common people.
D.Because it has a fast pace and rhythmic beat.