Michael Jackson is one of the world’s best singers. Michael Jackson was born in the middle west of Gary, Indiana, in 1958. He began singing with his four brothers. They called the group “Jackson Five”. The group became very popular after appearing on a television progam. They started singing in 1965, became popular soon. In 1970 the group made their first record the name of “I Want You Back”. It was very popular. One of their hit records was “Never Say Goodbye”.
Michael was good at dancing as well as singing, for example, his dance moves and moon walking. He was asked to act in a film in 1978 for the first time, in the same year he made a record on his own, which sold eight million copies all over the world.
Michael nearly didn’t go out because he was too famous. Once his fans went off in a faint(晕倒) when they saw him at the concert. No one can do it by now. He lived in a large house and kept lots of animals. He never ate meat. He often raises money for charity. This made him win the Guinness World Records(吉尼斯世界纪录)in 2006. He died on June 25th, 2009, but he would live in our heart forever.
1.What’s the name of their first record?
A.“Never Say Goodbye” B.“See You, See Me”
C.“I Want You Back” D.“On the World”
2.Michael was good at __________ according to the passage.
A.rock music B.street dance
C.playing the piano D.moon walking
3.Why did Mochael have to stay at home most of the time?
A.Because he was too famous
B.Because he often felt lonely.
C.Because he had no friends
D.Because his company asked him to do so
1.C
2.D
3.A
【解析】
试题分析:这篇短文简要的介绍了美国著名歌星——迈克尔杰克逊的一生。
1.根据短文第一段In 1970 the group made their first record the name of “I Want You Back”.描述,可知选C。
2.根据第二段Michael was good at dancing as well as singing, for example, his dance moves and moon walking.描述,可知选D。
3.根据短文最后一段Michael nearly didn’t go out because he was too famous.描述,可知选A。
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点评:本文浅显易懂,层次分明,学生很容易把握文章中心内容。答题中注意带着问题阅读短文,一般就能顺利找出答题依据,完成较易。
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