(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 best­known and most­admired people in the world.His death，on July 6，1971，was headline news around the world.

　　【语篇解读】　本文讲述了"爵士乐之父"阿姆斯特朗的相关情况。

　　4．Armstrong was called Pops because he ．

　　A．looked like a musician

　　B．was a musician of much influence

　　C．showed an interest in music

　　D．traveled to play modern music

　　B　[细节理解题。根据第一段"Musicians often called him Pops，as a sign of respect for his influence on the world of music."可知，阿姆斯特朗是一个成功的音乐家。]

　　5．The third paragraph is developed by ．

　　A．space B．examples

　　C．time D．comparison

　　C　[推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知，从阿姆斯特朗孩童时期开始到他的事业成功，是按照时间的先后发展来描述的，故选C。]

　　6．Which statement about Armstrong is TRUE?

A．His tale began in New Orleans.