Question

His talent and charm have made him the No.1Chinese classical artist in the world. And he played in the grand Beijing Olympic opening ceremony in 2008, watched by a TV audience of 5 billion.

    Lang Lang, 26, is the first Chinese pianist to play with the world's top orchestras (管弦乐队），making his first appearance at the Carnegie Hall in New York at 18, while still a student.

    Lang's charm and fondness make him a natural fit to represent China's new international image. According to the British newspaper the Times, "The Lang Lang effect" drives 36 million Chinese children to learn the piano.

    Now in China, children are learning Chopin and Western orchestras are playing sold-out tours across Chinese cities. But can China ever introduce its own music to the West? Lang is trying. His cooperation（合作） with the London Symphony Orchestra this month includes a performance of Dragon Songs, an album of traditional Chinese classics.

Behind the success , however, is a surprising story of a gifted child. Lang grew up with his father's own musical ambition(抱负) and high expectations. It is not hard to imagine how boring it must be to practice the piano every day. Lang said that he once hated his hands and the piano. He got his right hand hurt six years ago and had to rest. "That was the best month," he says.

1.What is the main reason why Lang Lang is the No.1 Chinese classical artist in the world?

A. He played in the Beijing Olympic opening ceremony in 2008.

B. He usually plays with the world's top orchestras.

C. He tries to introduce Chinese music to Western countries.

D. He plays the piano so well and has a good international image.

2.Lang Lang is trying his best to ______ now.

A. introduce China's own music to the West 

B. play sold-out tours across Chinese cities

C. encourage children to learn the piano 

D. prepare for a performance of Dragon songs

3.Which of the following about Lang Lang is true?

A. He didn't like music at all.

B. He had a good rest and enjoyed himself because he got his right hand hurt. .

C. He has had a great musical ambition since his childhood.  .

D. He first appeared in the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008.

4.From the last paragraph we can learn ______.

A. Lang didn't like playing the piano at all as a child

B. He was happy to practice the piano every day

C. His father's wish and expectations played an important role in his childhood

D. He hurt his hands six years ago

Answer

1.D

2.A

3.B

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：本文介绍了中国首席古典艺术家—朗朗。朗朗在父亲的期望下经过勤奋努力终于取得了世人瞩目的成就，成了首位和世界顶级乐团同台演出的中国人。英国时报报道“朗朗效应”是造成三千六百万中国儿童学习钢琴的原因。而如今朗朗正在尝试着把中国的音乐推出国门，走向世界。

1.D 推理判断题。根据文章第一段内容His talent and charm have made him the No.1Chinese classical artist in the world.和watched by a TV audience of 5 billion.可知朗朗的才华和魅力让他享誉中外，他的演出被50亿的电视观众观看过，由此判断D选项内容是朗朗成为中国一号古典艺术家的原因，所以选D。

2.A细节理解题。根据第四段中But can China ever introduce its own music to the West? Lang is trying.可知朗朗在努力将中国自己的音乐介绍给西方，所以选A。

3.B细节理解题。根据第五段末He got his right hand hurt six years ago and had to rest. "That was the best month," he says可知六年前朗朗的右手受伤，他不得不休息，所以选B。

4.C细节理解题。根据短文中的句子. Lang grew up with his father's own musical ambition(抱负) and high expectations.可知，郎朗的成长离不开父亲的希望与期待。故答案为C。

考点：人物传记类短文阅读。