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Korean popular male artistes Rain who swept Asia recently, had gained popularity among both male and
female fans. Due to his popularity, it has changed the initial plan of Pepsi which does not intend to offer
Korean artistes to be Pepsi's ambassadors. Now they have changed their mind to offer a high price to invite
Rain to be its new" blue blood".
For the past 2 years, Pepsi had spent enormous amount of fund in search of the world popular super stars,
offering them to be its ambassadors. They include soccer star David Beckham,Taiwan popular idols F4,Jay
Chou, Hong Kong stars Edison Chen, Nicholas Tse,Louis Koo ect. Now with the recent up and rising Korean
Star Rain, Pepsi is quick to put him in its list.
According to source, Pepsi has recently sent a representative to fly over to Korea to discuss details with
Rain and they are about to sign the contract. Also according to source, Pepsi shall be the sponsor of Rain's
October concert in Hong Kong, but Rain's Hong Kong manager Ms Chan Ka Ying responded,"At this moment,
it's not convenient to talk about this.There shall be a news announcement shortly!"
As the old Chinese saying "One mountain cannot be ruled by several tigers", Pepsi has somehow created an
internal competition. As Rain's rising popularity is getting strong, the status of Jay, who has the same feature
of"single eye-lid" as Rain, has somehow been affected-there's a rumor that the skin product brand HDC has the
intention to switch from Jay to Rain to be its ambassador, in order to capture Korea, Japan, and China market
to expand its business. Besides being popular for his R&B songs and dance steps, Rain's lead role in " Full
House" has also emotionally touched many Asian women's hearts. He has even successfully penetrated (渗透)
into the mainland China market, the most difficult task. His recent Beijing concert caused a tremendous hit,
resulting in creating"Korean Fever" in mainland China.
1. An "artiste" refers to_____.
A. a professional singer, dancer, actor etc. who performs in a show
B. someone who produces art, especially paintings or drawings
C. someone who sings songs
D. a person that advertises something
2. Who is most likely to be affected by Rain?
A. Jay Chou
B. Louis Koo
C. Mc Chan Ka Ying
D. David Beckham
3.The main reason why Pepsi wants to invite Rain is _______.
A. to help Pepsi sell the skin products
B. to ask him to train their workers
C. to use his influence on people
D. to make him compete with other stars
4.What's the author's attitude towards Rain?
A. Rain is a person with great talents.
B. Rain is too proud to be trusted.
C. Rain should improve his singing skills.
D. Rain shouldn't accept so much money.
5. What does Mr Chan Ka Ying's response mean?
A. Rain don't want to sign the contract
B. They don't want to announce any news until two sides make a deal
C. They hate the media
D. They will announce the news now.
