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Samba is one of Brazil’s most popular music and dance styles. In my ways, it is a symbol of the country itself. In the words of one of modern samba’s main artists, Seu Jorge, “Sama is our truth, our peculiarity... And our flag.” When people today hear the word samba, they often think of the festival of Carnaval and the city of Rio de Janeiro. But there are many different types of samba, and these styles differ throughout Brazil. Sama Reggae Today, one of the most popular types of sama comes from Bahia, a state in the eastern part of the country. It’s called sama reggae. From the 16th to 18th centuries, over three million Africans were brought to Brazil to work as slaves. Today in Bahia, 80 percent of the population is black. Samba from this region of Brazil is heavily influenced by African rhythms. Modern samba reggae is a mix of Rio samba, African drumbeats, and Jamaican reggae. It’s a bit slower than Rio Samba, and is usually performed in large groups--sometimes with over 200 drums playing at one time! Bahia’s most famous drumming group is Olodum. Many say the group invented the Sama reggae sound. But Olodum is not only a musical group. Its members have also created local organizations to help young people and the poor. Every year in the city of Salvador in Bahia, the lively sounds of samba reggae fill the streets during Carnaval--one of the world’s greatest parties. Reading Comprehension 1. What is the main idea of this reading? A. The Rio Carnaval is the most important festival in Brazil. B. Sama reggae is an important type of music in Brazil. C. Rio samba is very popular all over the world. D. Samba is a type of African music. 2. Samba reggae _____. A. Is most popular in Rio de Janeiro B. Is faster and more energetic than Rio samba C. Is a mix of different kinds of music D. Started in Jamaica 3. Olodum is ____. A. A samba reggae group B. A well-known samba dancer C. A musical instrument D. A town in Bahia 4. What does Samba from this region of Brazil is heavily influenced by African rhythms mean? A. Samba is usually played by African musicians. B. African music was important in creating Bahian samba. C. Brazilian samba is very different from African music. D. African music is increasingly popular in Bahia. 5. We can change the word It in the 15 to ______. A. Samba reggae B. Rio samba C. Jamaican reggae D. African music
Background information 桑巴是音樂加舞蹈的混合體。桑巴是歐洲白人音樂與非洲黑人音樂融合的產物。每年一度的狂歡節是桑巴音樂展示的最佳舞臺,來自歐洲、全球其他地方以及巴西國內的游客會在每年2-3月份擠滿里約熱內盧和薩爾瓦多,里約狂歡節演出也是巴西音樂最重要的兩個發源地。對于大多數巴西人來說,Rio就是桑巴的代名詞,而對于外國人來說,由于里約狂歡節的盛名,他們所知道的也往往是Rio。 Did you know? Brazil has the largest number of Japanese people outside Japan. 2008’s Rio Carnaval included a performance showing the link between Japan and Brazil. Key: 1) B, 主旨題,第一段說了巴西有許多不同類型的桑巴,第二段全部都在介紹samba Reggae,可見全文重點:samba Reggae是巴西重要的一種音樂類型。 2)C,細節題,第二段第六行,modern samba reggae is a mix of Rio samba, African drumbeats, and Jamaican reggae可見。 3)A,細節題,第三段第一句:most famous drumming group is Olodum可見Olodum是一個組合。 4)A,paraphrase題,此題答案出現在這句話的前一句:第二段today, in Bahia, 80 percent of the population is black. 5)A,指代題,it指代前一句的主語:modern samba reggae |
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