Hip-hop Planet
86 Countrieslike France, Brazil and even Japan have their own hip-hop culture. But where did this strange speaking-singing style come from? Many centuries ago, in West Africa, traditional storytellers played musical instruments while they were telling stories. When this tradition travelled from West Africa to the USA, it developed into different musical styles. For example, blues and jazz.
And in the 1970s, there were many poor areas in New York. There wasn’t any money for music lessons in schools, so kids made their own music. Teenagers Afrika and DJ Here played their records outside in the streets. Everybody joined in. MCs had rapping（说唱） competitions. Every week, there were talented new dancers, new DJs and new MCs. Hip-hop culture was born.
It was 1980. I was at a party in New York. There was a young DJ at the party. He was playing records. While he was putting a record on, a kid picked up a microphone（话筒） and begantapping. Some other kids were break-dancing to the music. It was loud and boring, and I
hated it. I preferred jazz.
Today’s successful American artists like Missy and her friend Tim heard it on the radio when they were growing up.
The last time I heard hip-hop, I was in West Africa. I was going to interview a traditional storyteller when I met a young hip-hop artist, He told me there are hundreds of rap groups in Africa today. We live on a hip-hop planet.
| A. I remember the first time I heard hip-hop. B. You can find hip-hop everywhere you go.I was writing a book about African-Americans. C. Many Americans gave music lessons to poor children. D. These styles all started in poor African-American areas. E. During the 1980s, hip-hop became popular all over the USA. F. Some people don’t like hip-hop because of its spoken words. |
补全对话
（D="Darren," C= Carol）
D: Hi, Caro!
C: Oh, hi, Darren. I’m just getting ready for the Red Nose Day concert tomorrow.
D: Oh really? Well, I’m free this afternoon.
C:Actually, I’ve nearly finished. Jim and I are going to put up some ads later, though. Could you please help us with that?
D:
C: That’s wonderful! Oh, there’s one more thing. Would you mind coming early tomorrow to help sell tickets at the door?
D: Not at all,
C: Around six would be great.
D: OK.
C: Great. Thanks, Darren.
| A．No problem. |
| B．See you then. |
| C．Of course not. |
| D．What are you doing? |
E.Can I give you a hand?
F.What time shall I be there?
G.Have you finished your homework?
短语填空。每个短语限用一次。（每小题1分）
A.check out
B.ran away
C.would rather
D.a couple of
E.is harmful to
F.ever since
G.took up
H.without doubt
I.in silence
J.was responsible forHe _____ football when he was 6 years old.
She has lived in this house ___ she came to the village.
I don’t want to go out. I ___have a quiet night in front of TV.
If you go to his home tomorrow, please make a phone call to his address.
Foue men sat . They were thinking over the problem.
The boy from his home quickly when the earthquake happened.
Police believe the same man the other traffic accident in the city.
There are teachers waiting for you outside. Hurry up.
Jo is one of the best swimmers in the school. He got many prizes.
Don’t read in the sun. It your eyes.
根据对话情景，填入适当的单词（每空一词，每词一分，共5分）
A: Excuse me. Could you help me?
B: . What can I do for you?
A: Well, I’d like to exchange this CD.
B: What’s wrong It?
A: My grandson gave it to me as a birthday . It’s his favorite music… but it’s too
for me. I want something quieter.
B: I’m really sorry, but there are no exchange on CDs after they’ve been .
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