单选题 Once the 12 Girls Band became popular, similar groups predictably starting popping up. Musicat and Beautiful Youth 18 were formed last year. Both feature now-familiar formulas of attractive young women playing different instruments in songs that combine modem music with classic Chinese tunes. Yet they add to the mix by throwing in song, dance and even acrobatics. In an interview, noted music critic Jin Zhaojun said the girl band phenomenon was not new to China, as similar acts appeared in the 1980s.
However, the undying role is that to be successful, bands have to have a novel look. "The 12 Girls Band was the first group to give big live shows and show creativity in how they present their performances. The Beijing Red Poppy Ladies Percussion group, formed in 1999, has made a name for itself because they are the only band that exclusively plays drams and percussion instruments. Bands that don't have 'a thing' are sure to die fast," Jin said.

单选题 How many members are involved in the band?
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[注释] 见第1段第1行(Once the 12 Girls Band became popular，similar groups predictably starting popping up．)。
单选题 What does the word "novel" probably mean in Par
【正确答案】
【答案解析】[注释] novel此处是形容词：新颖的，有创造力的。本题的答案可以通过分析语法规则、上下文的信息和含义进行推断。
单选题 According to Jin Zhaojun, the girl band phenomenon maybe appeared in ______.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[注释] 详见第1段最后1句(In an interview，noted music critic Jin Zhaojun said the girl band phenomenon was not new to China，as similar acts appeared in the l980s．)。本题的关键是通过扫描人名Jin Zhaojun来确定依据句。
单选题 What is the main characteristic of the 12 Girls Band?
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[注释] 见第1段第3句(Both feature now-familiar formulas of attractive young women playing different instruments in songs that combine modern music with classic Chinese tunes。)。
单选题 What is the passage mainly about?
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[注释] 本文主要讲述女子十二乐坊的成功经验和特点。本题的关键是确定短文的主题，可以通过确定主题句(第1个句子)和浏览全文来确认正确答案。