Ray Charles Robinson, a blind musician in America, was famous for his recordings of jazz, rock ’n’ roll, blues and country music. But the world knew him better as Ray Charles. He had a huge influence on American popular music.

　　The song Let’s Go Get Stoned is an example of Ray Charles’ own kind of music—his own sound. He worked hard for several years to create that sound. No one ever tried it before. He mixed black church music, blues and rock ’n’ roll. The sound was extremely successful. In the nineteen fifties, his records began to sell millions of copies. At the same time, Ray Charles recorded jazz music. Those records sold well, too. Critics said they were new and exciting. Listen to his jazz song，Sweet Sixteen Bars.

　　Ray Charles became famous because he could play blues, rock and jazz. He also liked other kinds of music. He told record company officials that he wanted to record an album of country-and-western music.

　　The president of the record company told him it would be a mistake. He said Ray’s fans would not buy the album. Charles disagreed. He said he believed he would gain many new fans to replace the few he might lose. He produced the album and it was an immediate success.

　　The album was called Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music. Many of the songs were major hits. One of the most popular was I Can’t Stop Loving You. It is a country-and-western song with Ray Charles’ sound of blues and black church music.

56. Which is NOT true according to the passage?

　 A. Ray Charles thought he would gain new fans though he would lose some old fans

　 B. Ray Charles Robinson had a great effect on American popular music

　 C. The president of the record company didn’t think that his new album would be popular with his fans.　

D. His album about country-and-western music didn’t sell well.　

57. Thanks to         , he achieved a great success after producing his album.

　 A. his own confidence　　                                 B. his supporters

　 C. the president of the record company　　         D. his own hard work

58. The song Let’s Go Get Stoned consisted of all the following music EXCEPT ____.

　　A. black church music　　   B. blues　　          C. jazz　　            D. rock ’n’ roll

59. The underlined word in the last paragraph “hits” can be replaced by “__   __”.

　　A. attacks　　                            B. successes　　   C. strengths　　    D. aims

Welcome to Hannibal!

HANNIBAL CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

505 N. Third, Hannibal, MO 63641

(573) 221-2477·Fax: (573) 221 -6999

www. VisitHannibal. com

Hannibal, Missouri, founded in 1819, is known worldwide as the boyhood home of Samuel Langhorne Clemens (Mark Twain), 1835-1910. The Clemens family moved to Hannibal in 1839 from nearby Florida, Missouri when Sam was four years old. He spent his formative years here, leaving such a lasting impression that his childhood memories provided the basis for much of his writing. In later life during an interview in India he said, “All that goes to make the me in me is a small Missouri village on the other side of the globe”.

Besides Mark Twain, famous Hannibal residents(居民) that may interest tourists include:

  Margaret Tobin Brown, known as “Unsinkable Molly Brown” after he survived the sinking of

the Titanic in 1912, was born in Hannibal in 1867.

  William P. Lear, inventor of the automobile radio, the automatic pilot for airplanes and the Lear

Jet, was born here in 1902.  

  Cliff Edwards, actor and musician, was born here. He was known in Hollywood as “Ukelele

Ike”, provided the voice for “Jiminy Cricket” in Pinocchio and appeared in many films.

  Admiral Robert E. Coontz, a native of Hannibal, became Commander of the United States

Fleet(舰队) in 1923.

  Jake Beckley, known as “Old Eagle Eye”, played baseball for three major league teams. He was

inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971.

  Helen Cornelius, country and western singer, is a Hannibal native.

  William Henry Hatch, Hannibal lawyer who, while as a congressman (议员), played an

important role in making sure of the passage of agricultural legislation that established the position of Secretary of Agriculture in the Cabinet(内阁) of the President of the United States.

1.Hannibal, Missouri is known worldwide ________.  

   A. because the Clemens family used to live there

   B. as the birthplace of Mark Twain

   C. because Mark Twain spent his boyhood years there  

   D. for a number of notable people who once lived there

2.What Mark Twain said during an interview in India implies that _______.

   A. the life he lived in Hannibal had a decisive influence on his whole life

   B. he spent all his life in a small Missouri village

   C. the years he spent in Hannibal left the deepest impression on his memory

   D. if he had not been a native of Hannibal, he couldn’t have become famous

3.Among the famous Hannibal residents, __________.

   A. Helen Cornelius was a western singer singing in the country

   B. Cliff Edwards acted in the film Pinocchio

   C. Jake Beckley made contributions to the American navy

   D. William Henry Hatch worked as a politician  

Welcome to Hannibal!

HANNIBAL CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

505 N. Third, Hannibal, MO 63641

(573) 221-2477·Fax: (573) 221 -6999

www. VisitHannibal. com

Hannibal, Missouri, founded in 1819, is known worldwide as the boyhood home of Samuel Langhorne Clemens (Mark Twain), 1835-1910. The Clemens family moved to Hannibal in 1839 from nearby Florida, Missouri when Sam was four years old. He spent his formative years here, leaving such a lasting impression that his childhood memories provided the basis for much of his writing. In later life during an interview in India he said, “All that goes to make the me in me is a small Missouri village on the other side of the globe”.

Besides Mark Twain, famous Hannibal residents(居民) that may interest tourists include:

Margaret Tobin Brown, known as “Unsinkable Molly Brown” after he survived the sinking of

the Titanic in 1912, was born in Hannibal in 1867.

William P. Lear, inventor of the automobile radio, the automatic pilot for airplanes and the Lear

Jet, was born here in 1902.

Cliff Edwards, actor and musician, was born here. He was known in Hollywood as “Ukelele

Ike”, provided the voice for “Jiminy Cricket” in Pinocchio and appeared in many films.

Admiral Robert E. Coontz, a native of Hannibal, became Commander of the United States

Fleet(舰队) in 1923.

Jake Beckley, known as “Old Eagle Eye”, played baseball for three major league teams. He was

inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971.

Helen Cornelius, country and western singer, is a Hannibal native.

William Henry Hatch, Hannibal lawyer who, while as a congressman (议员), played an

important role in making sure of the passage of agricultural legislation that established the position of Secretary of Agriculture in the Cabinet(内阁) of the President of the United States.

64. Hannibal, Missouri is known worldwide ________.

A. because the Clemens family used to live there

B. as the birthplace of Mark Twain

C. because Mark Twain spent his boyhood years there

D. for a number of notable people who once lived there

65. What Mark Twain said during an interview in India implies that _______.

A. the life he lived in Hannibal had a decisive influence on his whole life

B. he spent all his life in a small Missouri village

C. the years he spent in Hannibal left the deepest impression on his memory

D. if he had not been a native of Hannibal, he couldn’t have become famous

66. Among the famous Hannibal residents, __________.

A. Helen Cornelius was a western singer singing in the country

B. Cliff Edwards acted in the film Pinocchio

C. Jake Beckley made contributions to the American navy

D. William Henry Hatch worked as a politician

Welcome to Hannibal!

HANNIBAL CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

505 N. Third, Hannibal, MO 63641

(573) 221-2477·Fax: (573) 221 -6999

www. VisitHannibal. com

Hannibal, Missouri, founded in 1819, is known worldwide as the boyhood home of Samuel Langhorne Clemens (Mark Twain), 1835-1910. The Clemens family moved to Hannibal in 1839 from nearby Florida, Missouri when Sam was four years old. He spent his formative years here, leaving such a lasting impression that his childhood memories provided the basis for much of his writing. In later life during an interview in India he said, “All that goes to make the me in me is a small Missouri village on the other side of the globe”.

Besides Mark Twain, famous Hannibal residents(居民) that may interest tourists include:

Margaret Tobin Brown, known as “Unsinkable Molly Brown” after he survived the sinking of

the Titanic in 1912, was born in Hannibal in 1867.

William P. Lear, inventor of the automobile radio, the automatic pilot for airplanes and the Lear

Jet, was born here in 1902.

Cliff Edwards, actor and musician, was born here. He was known in Hollywood as “Ukelele

Ike”, provided the voice for “Jiminy Cricket” in Pinocchio and appeared in many films.

Admiral Robert E. Coontz, a native of Hannibal, became Commander of the United States

Fleet(舰队) in 1923.

Jake Beckley, known as “Old Eagle Eye”, played baseball for three major league teams. He was

inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971.

Helen Cornelius, country and western singer, is a Hannibal native.

William Henry Hatch, Hannibal lawyer who, while as a congressman (议员), played an

important role in making sure of the passage of agricultural legislation that established the position of Secretary of Agriculture in the Cabinet(内阁) of the President of the United States.

64. Hannibal, Missouri is known worldwide ________.

   A. because the Clemens family used to live there

   B. as the birthplace of Mark Twain

   C. because Mark Twain spent his boyhood years there

   D. for a number of notable people who once lived there

65. What Mark Twain said during an interview in India implies that _______.

   A. the life he lived in Hannibal had a decisive influence on his whole life

   B. he spent all his life in a small Missouri village

   C. the years he spent in Hannibal left the deepest impression on his memory

   D. if he had not been a native of Hannibal, he couldn’t have become famous

66. Among the famous Hannibal residents, __________.

   A. Helen Cornelius was a western singer singing in the country

   B. Cliff Edwards acted in the film Pinocchio

   C. Jake Beckley made contributions to the American navy

   D. William Henry Hatch worked as a politician