Question

Louis Armstrong had two famous nicknames. Some people called him Bagamo. They said his mouth looked like a large bag. Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence on the world of music.

Born in 1901 in New Orleans, he grew up poor, but lived among great musicians. Jazz was invented in the city a few years before his birth. Armstrong often said, “Jazz and I grew up together.”

Armstrong showed a great talent for music when he was taught to play the cornet (短号) at a boy's home. In his late teens, Armstrong began to live the life of a musician. He played in parades, clubs and on the steam­boats that traveled on the Mississippi River. At that time, New Orleans was famous for the new music of jazz and was home to many great musicians. Armstrong learned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equal.

In 1992 he went to Chicago. There, the tale of Louis Armstrong begins. From then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and loved wherever he went. Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song.

His cornet playing had a deep humanity (仁爱) and warmth that caused many listeners to say, “Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over.”

He was the father of the jazz style and also one of the best-known and most admired people in the world. His death, on July 6, 1971, was headline news around the world.

1.Armstrong was called Pops because he ________.

A．looked like a musician                    B．had great effect on the world of music

C．showed great interest in music             D．traveled to play modern music

2.What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A．Armstrong loved traveling on the Mississippi River.

B．New Orleans was famous for the new music of jazz.

C．Armstrong showed great talent for music in his youth.

D．Many great musicians were born in New Orleans.

3.Which statement about Armstrong is true?

A．His tale begins in New Orleans.             B．He was born before jazz was invented.

C．He learned popular music at a boy's home.    D．His music was popular with many people.

4.So many people loved and respected Armstrong because ____________.

A．his music had a deep humanity and warmth   B．he had two famous nicknames

C．he and Jazz grew up together              D．his mouth looked like a large bag

5.Which would be the best title for the text?

A．The Invention of the Jazz Music             B．The Father of the Jazz Style

C．The Making of a Musician                 D．The Spread of Popular Music

Answer

1.B

2.C

3.D

4.A

5.B

【解析】

试题分析：本文详细介绍了爵士乐之父Armstrong的一生以及他对音乐的巨大贡献。

1.B 细节题。根据文章第一段最后一句Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence on the world of music.可知他对世界音乐的巨大影响是人们称他为Pop的主要原因。故B正确。

2.C 段落大意题。根据本段前2行Armstrong showed a great talent for music when he was taught to play the cornet (短号) at a boy's home. In his late teens, Armstrong began to live the life of a musician.可知本文讲述的是Armstrong在年轻的时候，就表现出音乐方面的才能，并进行了举例说明。故C正确。

3.D 细节题。根据文章倒数第三段In 1992 he went to Chicago. There, the tale of Louis Armstrong begins. From then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and loved wherever he went. Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song.可知他很受人们的欢迎，他的音乐也受到人们的喜爱。故D项正确。

4.A 细节题。根据文章倒数第二段His cornet playing had a deep humanity (仁爱) and warmth that caused many listeners to say, “Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over.可知他的音乐中体现的仁爱是人们喜欢他的音乐的原因之一。故A正确。

5.B 主旨大意题。本文介绍了爵士乐之父Armstrong的一生以及他对音乐的巨大贡献。故B正确。

考点：考察人物传记类短文阅读