Louis Armstrong had two famous nick names. Some people called him Bagamo. They said his m

Louis Armstrong had two famous nick names. Some people called him Bagamo. They said his mouth looked like a large bagMusicians often called him Popsas a sign of respect for his influence on the world of music.

Born in 1901 in New Orleanshe grew up poorbut lived among great musicians. Jazz was invented in the city a few years before his birth. Armstrong often said“Jazz and I grew up together.”

Armstrong showed a great talent for music when he was taught to play the cornet (短号) at a boy’s home. In his late teensArmstrong began to live the life of a musician. He played in paradesclubsand on the steamboats that traveled on the Mississippi River. At that timeNew Orleans was famous for the new music of jazz and was home to many great musicians. Armstrong learned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equal.

In 1922 he went to Chicago. Therethe tale of Louis Armstrong begins. From then until the end of his lifeArmstrong was celebrated and loved wherever he went. Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song.

His cornet playing had a deep humanity (仁爱) and warmth that caused many listeners to say“Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over.” He was the father of the jazz style and also one of the best known and most admired people in the world. His deathon July 6,1971was headline news around the world.

60Armstrong was called Pops because he ________.

Alooked like a musician      Bwas a musician of much influence

Cshowed an interest in music  Dtraveled to play modern music

61The third paragraph is developed ________.

Aby space        Bby examples    Cby time        Dby comparison

62Which statement about Armstrong is true?

AHis tale begins in New Orleans.          BHe was born before jazz was invented.

CHis music was popular with his listeners.   DHe learned popular music at a boy’s home.

63Which would be the best title for the text?

AThe Invention of the Jazz Music         BThe Father of the Jazz Style

CThe Making of a Musician             DThe Spread of Popular Music

答案

BCCB

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