1 . 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Eric正在学习中国相声，他想请你为他介绍一位相声演员。请根据提示信息给他回信，向他介绍著名的相声演员马三立。
内容包括：
生卒时间：1914.10.1—2003.2.11
经历及贡献：
1.小时候因家境贫困，辍学学习相声；
2.1930年开始登台演出；
3.一生创作了很多优秀的相声作品。
社会评价：独特的艺术风格，推动了相声艺术的发展，是当代的幽默大师。
提示词：相声：cross talk 独特的：unique 大师：master
写作词数为80词左右.
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2 . Works by George Balanchine, with the music of George Gershwin, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and Igor Stravinsky, the innovative genius of George Balanchine is brought to the forefront. The following is the introduction of the four artists.

Artist 1: George Balanchine

It is difficult to overlook the influence of choreographer (舞蹈编剧), George Balanchine. Called the Father of American Ballet, he combined the classical training he received as a boy in St. Petersburg with originality to modernism. He transformed ballet into a 20th century art form.

Artist 2: George Gershwin

George Gershwin was amongst one of the most significant and popular music composers for Broadway musicals. He wrote music for both Broadway and classical pieces that connected him to the wider public.

Artist 3: Igor Stravinsky

Igor Stravinsky was a Russian-born composer whose works had a revolutionary (革命性的) impact on musical thought. He was honored with the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal in 1954 and the Wihuri Sibelius Prize in 1963.

Artist 4: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

The music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is the very foundation of classical ballet. Russian-born Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable melodies (旋律) and innovative harmonies make his music loveable. Ballet audiences are fortunate to hear not only the works he intended for dance, such as Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, but also a wide variety of pieces that have been created by great dance-makers.

1. Which of the following is the achievement of George Balanchine?

A．He made ballet an art form of the 20th century.

B．He was thought as the Father of World Ballet.

C．He was good at giving classical training.

D．He combined music with modernism.

2. What is special about Igor Stravinsky?

A．He was born in Russia.

B．He was a famous composer.

C．He influenced musical thought greatly.

D．He created music for Broadway musicals.

3. Whose music is the basis of classical ballet?

A．George Balanchine.	B．George Gershwin.
C．Igor Stravinsky.	D．Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.