His talent and charm have made him the No.1Chinese classical artist in the world. And he played in the grand Beijing Olympic opening ceremony in 2008, watched by a TV audience of 5 billion.
Lang Lang, 26, is the first Chinese pianist to play with the world's top orchestras (管弦乐队），making his first appearance at the Carnegie Hall in New York at 18, while still a student.
Lang's charm and fondness for sharp clothes make him a natural fit to represent China's new international image. According to the British newspaper the Times, "The Lang Lang effect" is responsible for driving 36 million Chinese children to learn the piano.
Now in China children are learning Chopin and Western orchestras are playing sold-out tours across Chinese cities. But can China ever introduce its own music to the West? Lang is trying. His cooperation（合作） with the London Symphony Orchestra this month includes a performance of Dragon Songs, an album of traditional Chinese classics.
Behind the international recognition, however, is a fascinating story of a gifted child. Lang grew up with his father's own musical ambition(抱负) and high expectations. It is not hard to imagine how boring it must be to practice the piano ever3r day. Lang said that he once hated his hands and the piano. He got his right hand hurt six years ago and had to rest. "That was the best month," he says. "I had a date. I saw a Broadway show and saw Britney Spears in concert."
46. What is the main reason why Lang Lang is the No.1 Chinese classical artist in the world?
A. He played in the Beijing Olympic opening ceremony in 2008.
B. He usually plays with the world's top orchestras.
C. He tries to introduce Chinese music to Western countries.
D. He plays the piano so well and has a good international image.
47. Lang Lang is trying his best to ______ now.
A. introduce China's own music to the West
B. play sold-out tours across Chinese cities
C. encourage children to learn the piano
D. prepare for a performance of Dragon songs
48. Which of the following about Lang Lang is true?
A. He didn't like sharp clothes at all.
B. He had a good rest and enjoyed himself because he got his right hand hurt. .
C. He has had a great musical ambition since his childhood. .
D. He first appeared in the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008.
49. From the last paragraph we can learn ______.
A. Lang didn't like playing the piano at all as a child
B. He was happy to practice the piano every day
C. His father's wish and expectations played an important role in his childhood
D. He hurt his hands six years ago