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Better known by his stage name KUN, Cai Xukun is, without doubt, one of the most popular stars in China.
On July 26, 2019, the 21yearold KUN released his new single YOUNG. Within just 20 seconds, it reached 1 million views and in only 3 days topped the music charts of Tencent's QQ Music.
Cai wrote the song by himself to share his understanding of modernday youth. The singer has mixed R&B with electronic music to make his new beat cheerful. One reviewer wrote on QQ Music: “When you listen to the song, you just seem to go back to youth again.”
August 2 is Cai's birthday, and the song was a gift to himself. The singer hopes that he can always have the courage to follow his love of music, ignoring what anyone says. “My works are like my children and I have put my best effort into them. I want every piece of my works to have my own spirit in it. I feel more enjoyable when I am performing my own work.” He told the Global Times.
To find new inspiration, KUN attends different kinds of musical performances from festivals to operas. “I just like to do everything, all for my music, all for my art，” he told iD.
With talent and dedication (献身), Cai is expected by many to make his mark on the competitive Chinese music industry.
21．What do we know about KUN's newest single?
A．It has earned two million sales.
B．It makes people feel energetic.
C．It is a birthday gift to a friend of his.
D．It combines jazz and electronic music.
22．What can we learn from KUN's words?
A．He gains great satisfaction from creating music.
B．He prefers singing songs to writing them.
C．He wants every piece of his works liked by everyone.
D．He is preparing another new single.
23．Which of the following would best describe KUN?
A．Courageous and patient.
B．Talented and humorous.
C．Hardworking and creative.
D．Optimistic and generous.
