Over the past few months, PSY’s funny video for “Gangnam Style” has bee a YouTube sensation, resulting in over 112,000,000 views since July 15. It’s also been Tweeted more than 780,000 times and received over 260, 000 likes on Facebook, reports Mashable..
With the rapper(说唱歌手) making an appearance at Thursday’s MTV Video Music Awards, here’s what you need to know about the break-out artist.
His real name is Park Jae-Sang. The 35-year-old Korean pop rapper is known for his edic music videos and performances. The video for “Gangnam Style” is no exception. When his first album PSY—From the Psycho World! was released in 2001, he was nicknamed “PSY” because of his unusual dress, special lyrics(歌词) and funny dance movies.
Gangnam is a wealthy neighborhood in Seoul(首尔). Gangnam may only be 15 square miles, but the district in Seoul, South Korea, is home to the headquarters of some of the country’s most influential panies, including Samsung, Hyundai and LG. The region also makes up 7% of South Korea’s GDP. 41% of students at Seoul University, a very famous college, e from Gangnam. The lyrics of PSY’s song describe the personality of a girl and a guy.
He studied in the U.S. Born in South Korea on December 31, 1977, PSY attended Banpo Elementary School, Banpo Middle School and Eva High Sch ool. But when it came time to achieve a college degree, the rapper attended both Boston University and Berklee College of Music in the U.S.
“Gangnam Style” is giving K-pop international fame. “Gangnam Style” is currently No.1 on the iTunes music video chart. The video has surpassed Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”; Justin Bieber’s “As Long As You Love Me”; and Katy Perry’s “Wide Awake”. This is the first time a Korean artist has ranked this high on iTunes.
【小题1】What is the first paragraph mainly about?A．The success of “Gangnam Style”.B．The origin of “Gangnam Style”.C．The result of the Music Award.D．The childhood of PSY.【小题2】According to the text, PSY .A．is already in his forties nowB．made his first album in 2003C．danced only in his “Gangnam Style” D．has developed his special edic style【小题3】Which of the following about Gangnam is TRUE?A．It is the capital of South Korea. B．It is rich and better developed.C．Seoul University lies in it.D．It covers about 90 square miles.【小题4】What can we learn from the last paragraph?A．“Gangnarn Style” isn’t popular in English-speaking countries.B．PSY will be given another big prize for music in the future.C．iTunes is the No.1 music pany on the internet.D．“Gangnam Style” has won the most worldwide popularity.A
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(答案→)A
解析：本文介绍了风靡一时的“Gangnam Style” 以及这首歌的演唱者“PSY”的具体信息。
【小题1】A 段落大意题。根据第一段resulting in over 112,000,000 views since July 15. It’s also been Tweeted more than 780,000 times and received over 260, 000 likes on Facebook,说明了这首歌的流行程度，故A正确。
【小题2】D 推理题。根据文章第三段3,4行When his first album PSY—From the Psycho World! was released in 2001, he was nicknamed “PSY” because of his unusual dress, special lyrics(歌词) and funny dance movies.说明他已经有了自己的表演风格。故D正确。
【小题3】B 细节题。根据第三段后五行the district in Seoul, South Korea, is home to the headquarters of some of the country’s most influential panies, including Samsung, Hyundai and LG. The region also makes up 7% of South Korea’s GDP. 41% of students at Seoul University, a very famous college, e from Gangnam. The lyrics of PSY’s song describe the personality of a girl and a guy.说明这个地区是发展非常好的一个地区，也是一个很重要的地区，故B正确。
【小题4】D 推理题。根据本段第一句“Gangnam Style” is giving K-pop international fame. “Gangnam Style” is currently No.1 on the iTunes music video chart.就是说明该歌曲已经取得了巨大的成功，故D正确。