Louis Armstrong had two famous nicknamesSome people called him Bagamo.They said his mouth

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 Louis Armstrong had two famous nicknames.Some people called him Bagamo.They said his mouth looked like a large bag. Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence on the world of music.
Born in 1901 in New Orleans, he grew up poor, but lived among great musicians.Jazz was invented in the city a few years before his birth.Armstrong often said, Jazz and I grew up together.
Armstrong showed a great talent for music when he was taught to play the cornet (短号) at a boy's home.In his late teens, Armstrong began to live the life of a musician.He played in parades, clubs, and on the steamboats that traveled on the Mississippi River.At that time, New Orleans was famous for the new music of jazz and was home to many great musicians.Armstrong learned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equal.   
In 1922 he went to Chicago.There, the tale of Louis Armstrong begins.From then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and loved wherever he went.Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song.
His cornet playing had a deep humanity (仁爱) and warmth that caused many listeners to say, Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over. He was the father of the jazz style and also one of the best-known and most admired people in the world.His death, on July 6, 1971, was headline news around the world.
【小题1】Armstrong was called Pops because he    .A.looked like a musician B.was a musician of much influenceC.showed an interest in musicD.traveled to play modern music【小题2】Which statement about Armstrong is true? A.His tale begins in New Orleans.B.He was born before jazz was invented.C.His music was popular with his listeners.D.He learned popular music at a boy's home.【小题3】Which would be the best title for the text? A.The Invention of the Jazz MusicB.The Father of the Jazz StyleC.The Making of a MusicianD.The Spread of Popular MusicB 

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(答案→)B 
解析:本文主要讲解了Louis Armstrong的一生,人们赞许他为爵士音乐之父。
【小题1】细节题。从Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence on the world of music.可知是因为他对世界音乐所产生的巨大影响,故选B
【小题2】推断题。从文章From then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and loved wherever he went.Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song.及最后一段可知,他的音乐对于听众是非常流行的,故选C
【小题3】主旨题。从文章He was the father of the jazz style and also one of the best-known and most admired people in the world.可知,本文主要讲解了Louis Armstrong 的一生即他是爵士音乐之父,所以选B
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