Ⅳ. 阅读与回答问题
Mr Zhou is a singer with an attractive voice. He can sing different kinds of songs, from Cantopop to Italian opera. However, he is best known for bringing traditional Chinese ideas into pop music. He helps more people fall in love with guofeng music.
In "Silver Linings" (《光亮》), Mr Zhou sings some words in the Beijing opera style. In "Painting Silk" (《画绢》), people can hear sounds from the Chinese instrument xiao.
Some popular songs have internet buzzwords in their words. But you can hear Chinese poetry in Zhou's songs. "These ancient poems and songs in pentatonic scales(五声音阶) are very Chinese," Mr Zhou told China Daily. "When our lives are full of buzzwords, people may suddenly feel touched when hearing an ancient poem. I have often been surprised at the things our ancient artists made. Their works were simple in words but rich in meaning."
Mr Zhou said music is a good way to spread culture and tell China's stories. "When I was studying abroad, my teachers listened to my songs for the first time. They felt that Chinese music is so beautiful. They really liked my songs using the Chinese opera style."
Mr Zhou also said that guofeng music is a kind of exchange between the modern and the classic. "We always say art has no boundaries. It's the same with music," he said.
1. What is Mr Zhou best known for?
He is best known for bringing traditional Chinese ideas into pop music.
2. In which song does Mr Zhou use the instrument xiao according to the passage?
In "Painting Silk".
3. How does Mr Zhou like works by our ancient artists?
He thinks their works were simple in words but rich in meaning.
4. What role can music play in Mr Zhou's eyes?
Music is a good way to spread culture and tell China's stories.
5. How do you understand Mr Zhou's words "We always say art has no boundaries. It's the same with music."? (请自拟一句话作答)
Music knows no borders and can be understood and appreciated by people from different cultures.
