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The Beatles became the most popular group in rock music history. This quartet of extraordinarily talented musicians generated a phenomenal number of pieces that won gold records. They inspired a frenzy that transcended countries and economic strata. While all of them sang, John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote the majority of their songs. Originally, Lennon and five others formed a group called the Qurrymen in 1956 with Paul McCartney joining them later that year. George Harrison, John Lennon, and Paul McCartney, together with Stuart Sutcliffe, who played the bass guitar, and Pete Best on the drums, performed together in several bands for a few years, until they finally settled on the Sliver Beatles in 1960. American rock musicians, such as Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley, influenced Lennon’s and McCartney’s music, whose first hits consisted of simple tunes and lyrics about young love, “ Love me Do” and “ Please, Please me “ .The Beatles “ US tour propelled them to stardom and led to two movies “ A Hard Day’s Night” and “ Help” filmed in 1964 and 1965. The so-called British invasion of the United States was in full swing when they took the top five spots on the single chart, followed by the release of their first film.
During the 1960s, their music matured and acquired a sense of melody. The lyrics of their songs became deeper and gained in both imagination and meaning. Their popularity continued to grow as the Beatles turned their attention to social problems and political issues in “ Nowhere Man” and “ Eleanor Rigby” . Loneliness and nostalgia come through in their ballads “ Michelle” and “ Yesterday”, which fully displayed the group’s professional development and sophistication. Lennon’s sardonic music with lyric written in the first person, and Paul McCartney’s songs that created scenarios encouraged individuals to contribute to the character of the music produced by the group. In addition to their music, the Beatles social trend that popularized long hair, Indian music, and mod dress.
For a variety of reasons, the musicians began to drift apart, and their last concert took place in San Francisco in 1966. The newspaper and tabloids publicized their quarrels and lawsuits, and the much idolized group finally disbanded in 1970. However, their albums had outsold those of any other band in history. Although all of the Beatles continued to perform solo or form new rock groups alone, none could achieve the recognition and success that they had been to win together.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The history and music of the Beatles.
B. The history and milestones of rock music.
C. The fashion and music popular in the 1960s.
D. The creation and history of a music group.
2. According to the passage, how many members were in the band,formed n 1956?
A. FourB. FiveC. SixD. Seven
3. According to the passage, which of the Beatles had the greatest musical talents?
A. John Lennon and Paul McCartney
B. George Harrison and John Lennon
C. Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best
D. John Lennon, Paul Mcartney and George Harrison.
4. The author of the passage implies that the Beatles ...
A. Competed with American Musicians.
B. Wrote their music as a group
C. Became popular relatively quickly
D. Were active in social movements
5. According to the passage, the Beatles’ fame grew as a result of
A. Chuck Berry’s involvement
B. Their American tour
C. Two movies made in the US
D. Their first two hits
6. The author of the passage implies that over time, the music and lyrics by the Beatles
A. Became more complex than at the beginning of their career
B. Declined in quality and political significance
C. Were dedicated to women named Eleanor nd Michelle
D. Made them the richest musicians in the world.
7. The word ‘acquired’ is closest in meaning to
A. Imparted B. attachedC. imprintedD. attained
8. According to the passage, when did the Beatles experience their greatest success?
A. In the late 1950s
C. After hir beak-up in 1970
B. During the early and mid- 1960s
D. throughout their lifetime
9. The word “scenario” is closest in meaning to
A. Sceneries
B. situations
C. life stories
D. love themes
10. According to the passage, how did Lennon and McCccartney enhance the music of the group?
A. They struggled to reach the stardom of the United State.
B. They composed lyrics to scornful songs and ballads
C. Their music added distinctiveness to the Beatles repertoire
D. Their loneliness and sadness made their music popular.
During the 1960s, their music matured and acquired a sense of melody. The lyrics of their songs became deeper and gained in both imagination and meaning. Their popularity continued to grow as the Beatles turned their attention to social problems and political issues in “ Nowhere Man” and “ Eleanor Rigby” . Loneliness and nostalgia come through in their ballads “ Michelle” and “ Yesterday”, which fully displayed the group’s professional development and sophistication. Lennon’s sardonic music with lyric written in the first person, and Paul McCartney’s songs that created scenarios encouraged individuals to contribute to the character of the music produced by the group. In addition to their music, the Beatles social trend that popularized long hair, Indian music, and mod dress.
For a variety of reasons, the musicians began to drift apart, and their last concert took place in San Francisco in 1966. The newspaper and tabloids publicized their quarrels and lawsuits, and the much idolized group finally disbanded in 1970. However, their albums had outsold those of any other band in history. Although all of the Beatles continued to perform solo or form new rock groups alone, none could achieve the recognition and success that they had been to win together.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The history and music of the Beatles.
B. The history and milestones of rock music.
C. The fashion and music popular in the 1960s.
D. The creation and history of a music group.
2. According to the passage, how many members were in the band,formed n 1956?
A. FourB. FiveC. SixD. Seven
3. According to the passage, which of the Beatles had the greatest musical talents?
A. John Lennon and Paul McCartney
B. George Harrison and John Lennon
C. Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best
D. John Lennon, Paul Mcartney and George Harrison.
4. The author of the passage implies that the Beatles ...
A. Competed with American Musicians.
B. Wrote their music as a group
C. Became popular relatively quickly
D. Were active in social movements
5. According to the passage, the Beatles’ fame grew as a result of
A. Chuck Berry’s involvement
B. Their American tour
C. Two movies made in the US
D. Their first two hits
6. The author of the passage implies that over time, the music and lyrics by the Beatles
A. Became more complex than at the beginning of their career
B. Declined in quality and political significance
C. Were dedicated to women named Eleanor nd Michelle
D. Made them the richest musicians in the world.
7. The word ‘acquired’ is closest in meaning to
A. Imparted B. attachedC. imprintedD. attained
8. According to the passage, when did the Beatles experience their greatest success?
A. In the late 1950s
C. After hir beak-up in 1970
B. During the early and mid- 1960s
D. throughout their lifetime
9. The word “scenario” is closest in meaning to
A. Sceneries
B. situations
C. life stories
D. love themes
10. According to the passage, how did Lennon and McCccartney enhance the music of the group?
A. They struggled to reach the stardom of the United State.
B. They composed lyrics to scornful songs and ballads
C. Their music added distinctiveness to the Beatles repertoire
D. Their loneliness and sadness made their music popular.
