Question

Which is the most popular song in the world now? Yes, it's South Korean star PSY's 'Gangnam style' video. The video has beaten Justin Bieber and has become the most liked video on YouTube.

In fact, breaking records, the video has set the Guinness (吉尼斯) World Record for the most 'liked' video in YouTube history. Gangnam Style, that was available for viewing on July 15, has more than 2,479,030 likes on YouTube. What's catching the eyes in Gangnam style is PSY's special dance moves, funny horse riding scenes . Even as many may not understand the language, the video has become the talk of the Internet.

The song has been the top one on the song lists in 31 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. "The YouTube video never wanted to attract foreign countries. It was for local fans," Psy told the reporters after a concert."My goal in this music video was to look not so fashionable until the end. I achieved it."

The song, appeared in mid-July. The singer’s stage name is from 'psycho', and he writes and produces his own music. 'Gangnam Style' is about the lifestyle of the young people in Seoul, the Capital of South Korea.

 

1.YouTube is probably a _________.

A magazine B. A newspaper

C. A shop D. A website

2.What does the phrase “catching the eyes” mean in Chinese.

A. 大跌眼镜 B. 目中无人

C. 吸引眼球 D.捂着眼睛

3.The song won the first place on the song lists in ______ countries.

A. South Korea B. three

C. about thirty D. hundreds of

4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage.

A. PSY is the singer’s real name.

B. PSY sings songs written by others.

C. The song of “Gangnam style” appeared in mid-July.

D. Gangnam Style describes the lifestyle of the young people in Seoul .

 

Answer 1

1.D

2.C

3.C

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：现在世界上最流行的歌曲是哪一首？对，是韩国鸟叔的“江南style”.实际上，这一视频已经打破了在youtube历史上最受欢迎的视频的吉尼斯世界纪录。这一视频在网上也有很多不同版本。“江南style”是关于首尔--韩国首都里年轻人的生活方式的。

1.细节理解题。根据 Even as many may not understand the language, the video has become the talk of the Internet.即使许多人不懂韩语，这一视频已经成为网上的话题，故选D。

2. Even as many may not understand the language, the video has become the talk of the Internet.可知catching the eyes为吸引眼球 。

3.细节理解题。根据The song has been the top one on the song lists in 31 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. 歌曲已在31个国家跃居歌单榜首，包括美国、英国和加拿大，故选C。

4.细节理解题。根据Gangnam Style, that was available for viewing on July 15, has more than 2,479,030 likes on YouTube.“江南style” ，故选C。

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