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        Enrique Iglesias is a most successful singer! Born in 1975 in Madrid, Spain, Enrique is the child of the famous singer Julio Iglesias. Enrique's mother is a journalist. His parents divorced in 1978. Although Enrique lived with his mother, she sent him to live with his father because of concerns about her son's safety. Enrique wanted to be a singer secretly, hedidn't wish his father to know that and didn't want to live under his shelter. He sought his dream on his own.

        Enrique released(发行) his first album “Enrique Iglesias” in 1995. This album had a collection of rock ballads(民谣) and fivesingles from it went straight to the top spots in Latin music. This album was followed by another “Vivir” in 1997. Three singles from this album occupied the top spots on the Latin charts yet again! Enrique also found himself nominated(提名) for the“Favorite Latin Artist” at the American Music Awards. By 1998, he had releasedhis 3rd album, “Cosas Del Amor”. This year Enrique won the “Favorite Latin Artist”. “Bailamos” got him great fame. One of the songs in this album was also used in a movie. With the success of “Bailamos”, Enrique now already had many loyal fans. The album, “Enrique”, was released in 1999.

        The year 2001 brought more success for him. His album, “Escape”had a few singles that reached the top spots. Enrique became a house hold name.This album is his biggest successful album so far. “Hero” and “Don't Turn Offthe Lights” soon turned Enrique into a super star. His next release in 2002 was a Spanish album “Quizas”. This album brought Enrique a “Latin Grammy Award” for the Best Pop Vocal Album. In 2007, he released another album “Insomniac” andthe song “Do You Know” became an instantly popular song.

    1. (1) After his parents divorced, Enrique was sent to his father's because _________.

      A . he could be protected from some dangers B . he could learn singing from his talented father C . his mother would be able to focus on her career D . his father could teach him how to behave correctly
    2. (2) Enrique didn't tell his father about his dreaming of becoming a singer because he __________.

      A . wanted to try a new singing style B . hated his father for his carelessness C . didn't want to benefit from his father's fame D . planned to give his father a surprise when he succeeded
    3. (3) Which of the following albums has a song adopted in a movie?

      A . “Vivir”. B . “Bailamos” . C . “Enrique Iglesias”. D . “Cosas Del Amor”.
    4. (4) The third paragraph is developed mainly by _______.

      A . following the order of his albums' influence B . analyzing the style of his albums C . making comparisons of his albums D . following the order of time
    5. (5) What would be the best title for the passage?

      A . Enrique Iglesias' lucky life B . Biography of Enrique Iglesias C . Enrique Iglesias' secret to success D . Enrique Iglesias' wonderful singing skills

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