Music lyrics of Eminem are full of ______________, but they are very popular.

A．Pick the music you love

B．Find music uses the right kind of language

C．Start with pop music and then branch out

D．Any English with lyrics is suitable

A、the US pilgrims

B、the Black people

C、the middle-class people

D、the people in rural areas

What can we learn about the Beatles' music？

A．It was fine example of music for simple sing-along songs.

B．Its appeal was not limited to any particular time or group of people.

C．It was simple in form. but rich in meaning.

D．It reached a height which other pop music groups had never reached for their lyrics and melodies.

A．Folk and Rock music began to merge in the late 1960s

B．“Blowin’ In the Wind” is a typical folk song in 1960s

C．The lyrics of folk songs are usually about common life and love stories

D．Folk musicians also use electric guitars and drum sets

A．Make sure you know the lyrics

B．Relate English songs to their cultural background

C．Think about the genres and themes of English songs

D．Accept your understanding of the songs as final

What can we learn about the Beatles' music？

A．It was fine example of music for simple singalong songs.

B．Its appeal was not limited to any particular time or group of people.

C．It was simple in form. but rich in meaning.

D．It reached a height which other pop music groups had never reached for their lyrics and melodies.

What can we learn about the Beatles' music？

A．It was fine example of music for simple singalong songs.

B．Its appeal was not limited to any particular time or group of people.

C．It was simple in form. but rich in meaning.

D．It reached a height which other pop music groups had never reached for their lyrics and melodies.

听力原文： One of America's most important exports is her modern music. American music is played all over the world. It is enjoyed by people of ail ages in all countries. Although the lyrics are English, people not speaking English enjoy it. The reasons for its popularity are its fast pace and rhythmic beat.

Music has many origins in the United States. Country music which comes from the rural areas in the southern United States is one source. Country music features simple themes and melodies describing day-to-day situations and the feelings of country people. Many people appreciate this music because of the emotions expressed by country music songs.

The second origin of American popular music is the blues. It depicts mostly sad feelings reflecting the difficult lives of American blacks. It is usually played and sung by black musicians, but it is popular with all Americans.

Rock music is a newer form. of music. This music style, featuring fast and repetitious rhythms, was influenced by the blues and the country music. It was first known as rock-and-roll in the 1950s. Since then there have been many forms of rock music: hard rock, soft rock, disco music and others. Many performers of popular music are young musicians.

American popular music is marketed to a demanding audience. Now popular songs are heard on the radio several times a day. Some songs have become popular all over the world. People hear these songs in their original English or sometimes translated into other languages. The words may differ but the enjoyment of the music is universal.

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A．Because it has simple themes.

B．Because its lyrics are in English.

C．Because it depicts the feelings of the common people.

D．Because it has a fast pace and rhythmic beat.

PART C

Directions: You will hear three dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear each piece ONLY ONCE.

听力原文： One of America's most important exports is her modem music. American music is alive all over the world. It is enjoyed by the people of all ages in all countries. Although the lyrics are in English, people not speaking English enjoy it. The reasons for its popularity are its fast pace and rhythmic beat.

Music has many origins in the United States. Country music which comes from the rural areas in the southern United States is one source. Country music features simple themes and melodies describing day-to-day situations and the feelings of country people. Many people appreciate this music because of the emotions expressed by country music songs.

The second origin of American popular music is the blues. It depicts mostly sad feelings reflecting the difficult lives of American blacks. It is usually played and sung by black musicians, but it is popular with all Americans.

Rock music is a newer form. of music. This music style, featuring fast and repetitious rhythms, was influenced by the blues and the country music. It was first known as rock-and-roll in the 1950s. Since then there have been many forms of rock music: hard rock, soft rock, disco music and others. Many performers of popular music are young musicians.

American popular music is marketed to a demanding audience. Now popular songs are heard on the radio several times a day. Some songs have become popular all over the world. People hear these songs sung in their original English or sometimes translated into other languages. The words may differ but the enjoyment of the music is universal.

Why is American music so popular in all countries？

A．Because it bas simple themes.

B．Because the lyrics are in English.

C．Because it depicts the feelings of the common people.

D．Because it has a fast pace and rhythmic beat.