Question

American country music is very old.In the west of America, cowboys (牛仔)had to look after cows and watch them all day and all night, because the cows sometimes ran away.Cowboy's life was lonely and dangerous.They often drank strong coffee to stay awake at night.They also sang to cows to make them quiet.They also sang when they traveled to towns for fun.

In the south of America, many people came from Ireland, Scotland and England or France and Canada.They enjoyed their own kind of music.When they visited their friends and families during holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, they usually sang and played country music.

Country music describes life.It talks about love, jobs, homes, friends and farms and so on.People in many parts of the world like American country music.

1.American country music ________．

A. is hardly enjoyed by people B. is only loved by cowboys C. has a long history

2.Why did cowboys sing songs?

A. Because their life was full of happiness.

B. Because they needed to sing to cows to make them excited.

C. Because they wanted to be fun when they traveled to towns.

3.People from Ireland, France and several other countries often sang country music because ________．

A. they lived in the south of America

B. they usually visited their friends and families during the holidays

C. they liked the music of their own countries

4.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Cowboys looked after and watched cows day and night because they liked their cows very much.

B. Country music talks about our lives.

C. Only Americans like country music.

5.Which of the following may not be described by country music?

A. Love. B. Volunteer work. C. Farms.

Answer 1