In 1928, Gershwin went to Paris. He applied to study composition (作曲)with the well­known musician Nadia Boulanger, but she rejected him. She was afraid that classical study would ruin his jazz­influenced style. While there, Gershwin wrote An American in Paris. When it was first performed, critics (评论家)were divided over the music. Some called it happy and full of life, to others it was silly and boring. But it quickly became popular in Europe and the United States. It sill remains one of his most famous works.

　　George Gershwin died in 1937, just days after doctors learned he had brain cancer. He was only thirty­nine years old. Newspapers all over the world reported his death on their front pages.

　　1. Many of Gershwin's musical works were ______.

　　A. written about New Yorkers

　　B. composed for Paul Whiteman

　　C. played mainly in the countryside

　　D. performed in various ways

　　2. What do we know about the concert organized by Whiteman?

　　A. It attracted more people to theatres.

　　B. It proved jazz could be serious music.

　　C. It made Gershwin leader of the orchestra.

　　D. It caused a debate among jazz musicians.

　　3. What did Gershwin do during his stay in Paris?

　　A. He created one of his best works.

　　B. He studied with Nadia Boulanger.

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