Question

Bob Dylan, the 75-year-old rock legend received the Nobel Prize for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition. Sara Danius, permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, said Dylan had been chosen because he was a great poet in the English speaking tradition.

Dylan, born on May 24, 1941 is an American songwriter, singer, artist, and writer. He has been influential in popular music and culture for more than five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s. Early songs such as Tangled up in Blue, Blowing in the Wing and The Times Are a-Changing became anthems（颂歌）for the American civil fights and anti-war movements. Leaving behind his initial base in the American folk music revival（复兴）, his six-minute single Like a Rolling Stone, recorded in 1965, enlarged the range of popular music.

Dylan’s lyrics（歌词）include a wide range of political, social, philosophical, and literary features. His recording career, spanning more than 50 years, has explored the traditions in American song---from folk, blues, and country to rock and roll, and rockabilly to English, Scottish, and Irish folk music, embracing even jazz and the Great American Songbook. Dylan performs with guitar, keyboards, and harmonica. Backed by a changing lineup of musicians, he has toured steadily since the late 1980s on what has been called the Never Ending Tour. His accomplishments as a recording artist and performer have been central to his career, but songwriting is considered his greatest contribution.

Since 1994, Dylan has published six books of drawings and paintings, and his work has been exhibited in major art galleries. As a musician, Dylan has sold more than 100 million records, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. He has also received numerous awards including eleven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award. In May 2012, Dylan received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama.

1.Why was Bob Dylan awarded the Nobel Prize?

A. Because he invented many music expressions.

B. Because his lyrics in his songs rhymed like poems.

C. Because his works had the characteristics of Rock.

D. Because he changed the English speaking tradition.

2.Which of Dylan’s works expended the area of popular music?

A. Like a Rolling Stone    B. Blowing in the Wind

C. Tangled up in Blue    D. The Times Are a-Changing

3.According to the passage, Bob Dylan can be best described as ________.

A. knowledgeable and generous    B. talented and socially responsible

C. thoughtful and warm-hearted    D. hard-working and ambitious

4.What is considered to be Dylan’s greatest contribution in his career?

A. Composing Poems.    B. Giving performances.

C. Making records.    D. Writing songs.

Answer

1.B

2.A

3.B

4.D

【解析】

本文是一篇人物介绍。75岁的摇滚乐传奇人物，Bob Dylan获得了2016年诺贝尔文学奖，他诗一样的歌词寓意深刻，激动人心，真正赋予了音乐以灵魂。Bob Dylan直接影响了一大批同时代和后来的音乐人。

1.细节理解题 根据文章第一段Bob Dylan, the 75-year-old rock legend received the Nobel Prize for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.迪伦颁奖理由是在伟大的美国歌曲传统内创造了新的诗歌表达。故选B。

2.细节理解题 根据文章第二段最后一句Like a Rolling Stone… enlarged the range of popular music. Bob Dylan1965年录制的Like a Rolling Stone 扩大了流行音乐的范围。故选A。

3.推理判断题 根据全文可知，鲍勃·迪伦多才多艺，故可以推断出他很有才能；从他的歌词中具有政治、社会和文学特征，充满了哲理性，可以推断出他具有社会责任感。故选B。

4.细节理解题 根据第三段最后一句His accomplishments as a recording artist and performer have been central to his career, but songwriting is considered his greatest contribution.可知，在他的职业生涯成就中，舞台演出是核心，但是歌曲创作占最大的分量。故选D。