Jack’s music story
Influencing instrument: The 1.
When started: Got it as 8th 2. gift from his father.
How developed: Learnt and 3. hard, gradually became 4. playing it.
Jack’s music jouney
Started: Learnt guitar with 5.’s help.
Grew: Joined schoolmates’ 6..
Nowadays: The band is 7.. They often 8. performances.

Role music plays in Jack’s life
Helps him make 9..
Makes him 10. when he feels sad.
Relaxes him when he is 11..
Becomes an important 12. of his life.

1. guitar 2. birthday 3. practised 4. good at 5. father 6. band 7. popular
8. take part in 9. friends 10. happy 11. stressed 12. part

Country music began in the rural areas of the southern United States. It was the voice of poor farmers and workers. They sang about hard times, faith, and family. Unlike pop songs that often focus on romance, early country music told real stories of everyday struggles.
One famous country song, “He Stopped Loving Her Today”, is often considered the greatest country song of all time. It tells the story of a man who loved a woman for years until he died. The song is sad, yet listeners find comfort in it. Why? Because it reminds them that true love never disappears—even in death.
In fact, many country songs use sad topics to express hope. A broken heart can lead to a stronger self. A failed crop can lead to a new beginning. This way of thinking is called “country wisdom”. It explains why country music has remained popular for over a hundred years. It does not just entertain—it teaches people how to face life.
()1. What did early country music mainly sing about?
A. Romantic love stories.
B. The life of rich people.
C. Real struggles of poor farmers and workers.
D. The beauty of big cities.
()2. From Paragraph 2, what can we infer about the song “He Stopped Loving Her Today”?
A. It is a happy song about a wedding.
B. It brings sadness but also comfort.
C. It is the shortest country song ever written.
D. It has no lyrics.
()3. What does the writer mean by “country wisdom” in Paragraph 3?
A. A way to grow more crops on a farm.
B. A type of music that only farmers understand.
C. A way of thinking that sees hope from hard times.
D. A famous saying from country singers.

1. C 2. B 3. C

【分析】本题为英语阅读理解选择题，需根据原文细节逐一匹配选项：第1题定位第一段找早期乡村音乐的演唱主题；第2题定位第二段推断歌曲特点；第3题定位第三段理解“country wisdom”的含义，需精准对应原文信息排除干扰项。
【解析】第1题：根据第一段“ It was the voice of poor farmers and workers... early country music told real stories of everyday struggles”可知，早期乡村音乐演唱贫困农民和工人的真实挣扎，对应选项C；A是流行乐特点，B、D原文未提及，排除。第2题：第二段明确提到“The song is sad, yet listeners find comfort in it”，对应选项B；A、C、D与原文不符，排除。第3题：第三段说明“many country songs use sad topics to express hope... This way of thinking is called ‘country wisdom’”，即从困境中看到希望的思维方式，对应选项C；A、B、D不符合，排除。
【答案】1.C 2.B 3.C
【知识点】英语阅读理解，细节理解，推理判断
【点评】本题考查学生对英语阅读中细节信息的查找、推理及词义猜测能力，需精准定位原文对应内容，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.6