Question

How would you describe Quincy Jones? Is he an instrumentalist, a composer, an arranger, or a producer? None of these labels can sum up this remarkable man. He has been known for years to people who follow popular music. But his part in the We Are the World VCD and the Hands Across America project made him a national figure.

In addition to these successful efforts, Jones has written the music for many cartoon movies, including The Color Purple, which won 11 Oscar nominations(提名). He also wrote the music for Alex Haley’s Roots, a greatly successful television mini—series. These achievements show his many-sided genius.

Quincy Jones was born on March 14, 1973, in Chicago’s South Side. Ten years later, his family moved to the Seattle area. It was there that he met Ray Charles, who was three years older than ones and who in time would be a world-famous singer. The young musicians performed at small clubs and weddings. Through Charles’s influence, Jones began composing.

When Jones was only 15, his musical talent impressed Lionel Hampton, who invited him to join the Hampton band. Jones was ready to quit school to join, but Hampton’s wife, Gladys, stated her disagreement. Believing that he needed an education, she removed him from the band’s bus. “Get that child out of here,” she yelled, “Let him finish school.”

These experiences made Quincy Jones more determined than ever to success. He finished high school, attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston on a scholarship, and finally did Lionel Hampton’s band. Soon, however, he struck off on his own. The future beckoned(召唤) brightly.

1.Which of the following can best express the main idea of the passage?

A. Ray Charles, Lionel Hampton and Quincy Jones became very close friends.

B. Lionel Hampton played an important rule in the success of Quincy Jones.

C. A college education is very important and necessary in modern music.

D. Quincy Jones had a very lucky, fruitful and successful musical career.

2.Which of the following made Quincy Jones become famous all over the country?

A. His role in the We Are the World VCD and the Hands Across America program.

B. His music for the cartoon film The Color Purple which won 11 Oscar nominations.

C. His meeting with Ray Charles and their performances at small clubs and weddings.

D. His education in the Berklee College of Music in Boston, which is world-class.

3.Whose opinion played an important role in Jones’s school education and college education?

A. Alex Haley’s             B. Lionel Hampton’s

C. Ray Charles’s            D. Hampton’s wife’s

4.Insisting that Quincy Jones get off the bus, Gladys Hampton was actually very _____.

A. professional B. cruel C. kindD. selfish

Answer

1.D

2.A

3.D

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：本文属于人物传记类阅读，本文主要介绍的是著名的音乐人Quincy Jones所取得的成就以及他成名的经历。

1.D 主旨大意题。本文主要介绍的是著名的音乐人Quincy Jones所取得的成就以及他成名的经历。ABC只是文章的部分内容，不能涵盖文章中心思想。故D正确。

2.A 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句But his part in the We Are the World VCD and the Hands Across America project made him a national figure.可知We Are the World VCD 和 the Hands Across America project让他成为一个国家名人。故A正确。

3.D 细节理解题。根据第四段最后两句Hampton’s wife, Gladys, stated her disagreement. Believing that he needed an education, she removed him from the band’s bus. “Get that child out of here,” she yelled, “Let him finish school.”可知Gladys认为Jones要完成学业以后才可以从事音乐，并坚持他要完成学校教育。这对他的教育生涯产生了很大的影响。故D正确。

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【名师点睛】

本文5.

在完成主旨大意题时，我们还可以运用选帽原则。主旨大意高度概括了文章内容，点明文章主题，它是文章中心思想最精练的表达形式。要有概括性、全面性、针对性。要避免概括不够，即以部分代整体，或以事实细节代替具体的大意；也要避免概括过度，即脱离了文本内容的过度发挥，导致范围太大，缺乏针对性。像帽子一样，大小合适才行。

考点：考查人物传记类阅读