Great Albums
Golden Hour
By Kacey Musgraves
Price: $10.49
It’s no surprise that many people forecast Golden Hour will be one of the best country albums of the 2010s. Country music superstar Musgraves makes listeners feel like she is speaking directly to them, thanks to her honesty and attention to detail. Although Musgraves is famous for her clever wordplay and humorous expressions about small-town life, she says she likes more direct songwriting.
Honky Tonk Time Machine
By George Strait
Price: $11.49
Honky Tonk Time Machine is a successful return for the best country music singer of all time. Radio stations often play it. Though you can listen to this album at home, the cover is a good enough reason for owning the album. The album is a must for fans of George or true country music.
Stronger Than the Truth
By Reba McEntire
Price: $9.49
If you are a country music fan, then this album is for you. There is something for everyone on this album. As the Queen of love songs, McEntire has some beautiful songs and she sings them to perfection. This may be her best country album to date.
Under Pressure
By Logic
Price: $9.49
On this album, the American rap singer talks about his growth. Under Pressure is a how of Logic’s life, his new fame, and most importantly, his family. Although Logic shows his skillful flow on this album, what makes it really special is the autobiographical (自传的) detail. The album is actually a successful project for a guy who worked hard.
1.What do we know about Kacey Musgraves?
A.She often talks with her fans face to face.
B.She cares about detail in golden hour.
C.She is the best songwriter in the 2010s.
D.She likes writing in small towns.
2.Whose music style is different from the other three?
A.Kacey Musgraves. B.George Strait.
C.Reba McEntire. D.Logic.
3.Which album is the most expensive?
A.Golden Hour. B.Stronger Than the Truth.
C.Honky Tonk Time Machine. D.Under Pressure.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What kind of music did young Margie like?
A.Country music. B.Rock. C.Jazz.
2.When did Margie get her first guitar?
A.At the age of 5. B.At the age of 6. C.At the age of 17.
3.What was Margie’s high school life like?
A.She focused on her music.
B.She did poorly in schoolwork.
C.She had an active social life.
4.What does the speaker think of Margie?
A.She should work harder.
B.She has a bright future.
C.She is too young to be famous.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What does the woman like to do in her free time?
A.Go camping. B.See foreign films. C.Stay with her family.
2.How does the man find photography?
A.Boring. B.Difficult. C.Interesting.
3.What are the speakers going to do this weekend?
A.Hold a photography exhibit.
B.Take a photography class.
C.Visit the art gallery.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why did the man go to Chicago?
A.To work. B.To go sightseeing. C.To visit his friends.
2.What made the man unpleasant?
A.He got a traffic ticket.
B.He missed the train.
C.He couldn’t find a parking lot.
3.How much does the woman offer to lend to the man?
A.$100. B.$150. C.$200.
What does the woman mean?
A.She has little free time.
B.She doesn’t earn much.
C.She didn’t get a raise.
When will the man see Dr. Jones?
A.On Wednesday. B.On Thursday. C.On Friday.
