Rock and roll music first became popular in the 1950s. There were many popular rock and roll singers during that time, but only a few of those singers are still popular. Most people today are familiar with the singer named Elvis Presley.

Elvis Presley sang different types of music．He sang country and blues music． He also sang music that you might hear in church, but it was rock and roll music that made Elvis very popular. In fact, the songs of Elvis became so famous that people gave the singer a special name. Everyone started to call him “the King of Rock and Roll.” Today many people still call him “the king” for short.

Other famous singers have also been given special names. Not everyone always agrees with their names, but many newspapers and magazines use the names. For example, in the 1980s pop music became famous, and Michael Jackson was the most popular singer. People thought that the pop music was really just one kind of rock and roll music, so they did not want to call Michael Jackson “King.” Elvis was still the king. As a result, Michael Jackson was given the name “the Prince of Pop.” However, Michael Jackson was not the only famous pop singer in the 1980s. Madonna was also very popular. She was given the name “the Queen of Pop.” More than one woman has been called “the Princess of Pop.” Two of the most famous “Pop Princesses” are Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera．

It is interesting that no woman was ever named “the queen of rock and roll.” There was a Queen of Disco and a Queen of Country music, but never a Queen of Rock. Maybe in the years to come, a woman who is singing now will get that special name.

1．This passage is mainly about _________.

A．how to make country music

B．special names for famous singers

C．a(chǎn) king who enjoyed playing music

D．a(chǎn) queen who was fond of singing songs

2．How many famous singers are mentioned in this passage?

A．Three.               B． Four.              C．Five.              D．Six.

3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Rock and roll was popular in the 1940s.

B．There have been two queens of rock and roll.

C．It is certain that a woman singing now will be named “Queen of rock”.

D．Many people once thought pop was one type of rock and roll music．

4．From this passage we can learn that _________.

A．people always agree on titles for these famous musicians

B．there has been only one princess of pop

C．there were many rock and roll singers in the 1950s

D．there has never been a Queen of Country music so far

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The first paragraph is written to ________．

[　　]

A．

introduce the topic

B．

ask readers a question

C．

make a brief summary

D．

bring in a discussion

(2)

Besides Leona’s continuous efforts, ________ also contributes to her success．

[　　]

A．

her boyfriend’s support

B．

family music environment

C．

guitarist Jimmy Page’s help

D．

her working-class background

(3)

From the passage we know Leona ________．

[　　]

A．

sang her first song at the age of twelve and won a number of prizes

B．

still works as a receptionist though she is a famous singer now

C．

took interest and put a lot of efforts in music when still a child

D．

was born into a working-class family and became a DJ at an early age

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This passage mainly tells us ________．

[　　]

A．

London’s 8-minute show at the Closing Ceremony

B．

the successful performance of Leona Lewis and Jimmy Page

C．

Leona Lewis’ early life story, career and achievements

D．

Leona Lewis’ albums A Moment Like This and Spirit

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A. how to become a VJ                    B. the most popular VJ today

C. the differences between DJs and VJs       D. some general information about VJs

2.What kind of music did the first VJ probably introduce?

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    B. They are music video channels in Asia.

    C. They do not use VJs to introduce the music.

    D. They have viewers in more than one country.

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    C. She’s popular in quite a lot of Asian countries. D. She is a successful VJ.

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    C. talk easily with different people             D. being able to make people laugh

 

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