DJs (disc jockeys) are the people who play and present music on the radio, or in nightclub. A VJ (video jockey) is a person who introduces music videos on television.

VJs were first seen on television in the early 1980s when MTV went on the air. As MTV caught on, and the audience for music videos expanded, a variety of other music video channels started broadcasting. In addition to rock music, there were channels for people who were into alternative kinds of music, such as country music, light rock, and R & B, and all of these channels needed VJs. By the 1990s, international music video channels like Channel V in Asia and VIVA in Europe had started.

The VJs for the new international stations had to be chosen carefully. Although some VJs did shows focused on small audiences and showed mostly local content, other VJs presented shows for international viewers. These VJs, and the material they presented, needed to be popular in several different cultures.

One successful international VJ in Asia is Asha Gill. She is from Malaysia, but parents and grandparents are from India, France, and England. She speaks three languages and has fans across Asia, from Japan to the United Arab Emirates.

Another VJ who has made a big hit in Asia is Lili. She is actually a computer-animated VJ on MTV Asia. An actress wearing special computer equipment makes Lili move like a puppet. The actress also talks for Lili, and her shows can be seen in five languages.

When asked what makes a good video jockey, many successful VJs have given similar answers. To be a good VJ you need to know a lot about music, you need to be funny, and you can’t be shy.

1.What is the reading mainly about?

A. how to become a VJ                    B. the most popular VJ today

C. the differences between DJs and VJs       D. some general information about VJs

2.What kind of music did the first VJ probably introduce?

    A. classical            B. rhythm and blues      C. rock and pop         D. country    

3.What do Channel V and VIVA have in common?

    A. They are both owned by MTV.

    B. They are music video channels in Asia.

    C. They do not use VJs to introduce the music.

    D. They have viewers in more than one country.

4.Which is NOT true about Asha Gill?

    A. She speaks more than one language.           B. Her family were all born in Malaysia.

    C. She’s popular in quite a lot of Asian countries. D. She is a successful VJ.

5. Which of the following does the passage NOT mention as being important for someone who wants to be a VJ?

    A. speak many different languages             B. listen to a lot of music

    C. talk easily with different people             D. being able to make people laugh

 

DJs (disc jockeys) are the people who play and present music on the radio, or in nightclub. A VJ (video jockey) is a person who introduces music videos on television.
VJs were first seen on television in the early 1980s when MTV went on the air. As MTV caught on, and the audience for music videos expanded, a variety of other music video channels started broadcasting. In addition to rock music, there were channels for people who were into alternative kinds of music, such as country music, light rock, and R & B, and all of these channels needed VJs. By the 1990s, international music video channels like Channel V in Asia and VIVA in Europe had started.
The VJs for the new international stations had to be chosen carefully. Although some VJs did shows focused on small audiences and showed mostly local content, other VJs presented shows for international viewers. These VJs, and the material they presented, needed to be popular in several different cultures.
One successful international VJ in Asia is Asha Gill. She is from Malaysia, but parents and grandparents are from India, France, and England. She speaks three languages and has fans across Asia, from Japan to the United Arab Emirates.
Another VJ who has made a big hit in Asia is Lili. She is actually a computer-animated VJ on MTV Asia. An actress wearing special computer equipment makes Lili move like a puppet. The actress also talks for Lili, and her shows can be seen in five languages.
When asked what makes a good video jockey, many successful VJs have given similar answers. To be a good VJ you need to know a lot about music, you need to be funny, and you can’t be shy.
【小题1】What is the reading mainly about?

A．how to become a VJ	B．the most popular VJ today
C．the differences between DJs and VJs	D．some general information about VJs

【小题2】What kind of music did the first VJ probably introduce?

A．classical

B．rhythm and blues

C．rock and pop

D．country

【小题3】What do Channel V and VIVA have in common?

A．They are both owned by MTV.

B．They are music video channels in Asia.

C．They do not use VJs to introduce the music.

D．They have viewers in more than one country.

【小题4】Which is NOT true about Asha Gill?

A．She speaks more than one language.	B．Her family were all born in Malaysia.
C．She’s popular in quite a lot of Asian countries.	D．She is a successful VJ.

【小题5】 Which of the following does the passage NOT mention as being important for someone who wants to be a VJ?

A．speak many different languages	B．listen to a lot of music
C．talk easily with different people	D．being able to make people laugh