1、阅读文章，选择正确答案，回答问题。 The Beatles are arguably the most popular rock-and-roll band(乐队) ever. In 1956, John Lennon started the group. He named his band “Black Jacks”, but soon after it became the “Quarry men”, owing this name to the Quarry School which he was attending. In 1957 Paul Mccartney joined the
2、group. In 1959 their name changed to “Johnny and the Moondogs.” Despite this popularity, the group was still not making any money. Apart from Georage, who was working as an electrician, all of them were students and in never-ending need for money. Pete Best joined the band to play drums and Stuart S
3、utcliffe played bass guitar. It was Stuart who first proposed renaming the group “The Beatles”. In 1961 their first record appeared: “My Bonnie.” Twenty-seven-year-old-record-shore owner Brain Epstein heard the record and found the Beatles playing in Germany. By this time the group had the haircuts
4、that would make them famous. He became their manager, taking them back to England. Soon after, Beatlemania swept the world. The group broke up in April, 1970.1. What is the best title for the passage?A. The BeatlesB. Rock and Roll MusicC. How the Beatles succeededD. The Popularity of the Beatles2. W
5、hich of the following is not true according to the passage?A. Brain Epstein had 27 record stores.B. Before Pete Best joined the group, all of the members were students except Georage.C. The Beatles was a most popular band ever.D. With the help of Brian Epstein, the Beatles became well-known to the world.3. Who named the group “The Beatles”?A. John LennonB. Paul MccartneyC. Stuart SutcliffeD. Pete Best4. What does the underline word “proposed” mean in the third paragraph?A. suggestedB. plannedC. wantedD. changed答案：1. A2. A3. C4. A
