Unfortunately，the band ______ of a singer, tw...

Unfortunately，the band ______ of a singer, two guitarists and a drummer broke up soon.

A. consists　         B.consisted　　　　 C. is consisted            D. consisting

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Kevin DuBmw，the lead singer of the popular 1980s US heavy metal band Quiet Riot，has been found dead from unknown causes at his home in Los Vegas．

The body of DuBrow was discovered on Sunday afternoon，a spokeswoman for the Clark County Coroner’s Office said．An examination of his body conducted on Monday didn’t lead to a result and more related tests were scheduled to establish a cause of his death．Police proved that DuBrow’S body was found at his home after they were called together by friends and neighbors who could not find the rocker．

A Las Vegas police spokeswoman refused to say whether there were signs of violence． “I can’t even find the words to say，”Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali said on his Web site. “Please respect my privacy as I mourn the passing and honor the memory of my dearest friend，Kevin DuBrow.”

Founded in Los Angeles in the mid-1970s，Quiet Riot shot to the top of the Billboard charts with their 1983 album “Metal Health”．It sold more than 6 million copies and is considered by many to be the first heavy metal record to top the pop charts．The album’s sales were improved by the quartet’s monster hit “Cum Oil Feel the Noize,” featuring DuBrow’s powerhouse vocals , and the song’s video．which was played in heavy rotation on MTV．

Quiet Riot’s following albums did not sell nearly as well and DuBrow was fired from the band among the following feeling of hatred．DuBrow regrouped Quiet Riot in the 1990s and the band has played occasionally，last releasing an album in October 2006．

1. DuBrow’s body was found _________

2. Frankie Banali’s words suggest ________ ．

3. What can we learn from the passage ?

A．Quiet Riot became popular in 1970s．       B．”Metal Health”was well received in 1983．

C．Quiet Riot’s conditions became worse because of DuBrow．

D．Quiet Riot has been performing in the USA．

4. What’s the best title for the passage?

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One of the biggest new bands in the UK is Arctic Monkeys.Their first two singles(单曲唱片)went straight to Number One in the charts(排行榜)and their first album “Whatever People Say I Am，That's what I'm No” has become a recordbreaking album.It's the fastest selling debut album(首张专辑)in UK chart history.

Arctic Monkeys are famous because of their great success.They achieved their success thanks to the Internet.Usually a new band signs to a record company and then it is through marketing that people buy their singles.The single sales then get the band into the charts and they become popular that way.

However，Arctic Monkeys became wellknown in a slightly different way.Back in 2003 when the band first started，they handed out CDs at their performing concert.Certain fans liked the music so much that they put the music up on the Web.The general public had access to this music because it was on the Internet and，because people liked the music，the band's popularity increased.The band's popularity was starting to get noticed by major radio stations in the UK.

Arctic Monkeys released(发行)their first single in October 2005.Before that，their music had only been available to download on the Internet.When they did finally release a single and an album，they both rose to the top of the charts.

Music fans welcome the use of the Internet this way—Arctic Monkeys became popular simply because people liked their music when they heard it.There were no ads.As music downloads continue to increase in popularity，we can expect to see more and more bands make it big in this way.

1.Arctic Monkeys gained popularity through __________.

A．giving away their CDs

B．the Internet

C．singing to a record company

D．marketing and advertisement

2.．Before 2005，how can you get Arctic Monkeys' music?

A．Going to their live music party.

B．Download their music from the Internet.

C．Buying their singles and albums in a shop.

D．Listen to it on the radio in the UK.

3.Why did Arctic Monkeys become popular?

A．People could hear their music often.

B．They didn't advertise their music.

C．People liked their music.

D．The marketing company did well.

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Join us for an exciting day of music at the UNI Dome with the Panther Marching Band!

Band Day is perfect for high school band students in grades 9—12. Come and join us for an outstanding, positive and friendly musical and social experience for high school band students! We hope you'll enjoy the fellowship with other band students throughout the state and the fantastic performances of bands!

Directors who wish to bring their full bands or a smaller group of band students should find this to be an easy and fun event to organize and attend! Individual（个体的）students who wish to participate as single performers are strongly encouraged to attend! You'll have a chance to meet our fantastic students and perform in a friendly, welcoming environment!

Date： November 9

Music： A link to download music will be included in your confirmation email after you register. Music will be available at that link no later than September 1.

Registration:

●Band directors registering full bands or groups of students from the same band should register here： https: //bands, uni. edu/band-day-group-registration

●Individual students registering independently may register here： https：//bands. uni. edu/panther-band- day-individual-registration

Cost： $ 10. 00 per student includes： admission to the game, pizza dinner, music and a Band Day T-Shirt.

Notes：

●We've changed our payment method to improve the registration process. Individual students must pay using a credit card at the time of registration. Band directors may either pay with credit card or mail a check made out to Panther Marching Band.

●Final deadline for registration submissions is Monday, October 14.

●Due to space limitations, band/individual students may be limited to a first-reply basis.

1.How can a participant benefit from the event?

A.Listen to their favorite popular music.

B.Get a chance to join a band they love.

C.Chat with famous musicians face to face.

D.Know new people and enjoy performances.

2.When can a participant use the link in the confirmation email to download music?

A.On August 30. B.On September 2.

C.On October 14. D.On November 9.

3.What are you expected to do to participate as an individual student?

A.Ask for a band director's company. B.Send a 10-dollar check to the Band.

C.Pay 10 dollars with your credit card. D.Email the Band just on November 9.

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W: What do you think about the band’s singer?

M: I think she’s great.　　　　　　　 1.

W: I agree. Do you want to interview her for an article?

M: 　　　 2.　　　　　　 You decide.

W: Well, I think you should.　　　　　 3.

M: 　　　　 4.　　　　　　 , how long has she been singing, what are her plans, that kind of thing.

W: Well, can you begin your interview?

M: Ok.　　　　　 5.

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----The singer together with her band_______ invited to the concert. Did you enjoy that party?

----No, hardly_____ when they sang their top hit Oh, My Baby.

A. was, I had left　　 B. were, I have gone

C. was, had I left　 D. were, did I leave

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—The singer together with her band _______ invited to the concert. Did you enjoy that party?

—No, no sooner _______ than they sang their top hit Oh My Baby.

A．was; I had left      B．were; I have gone   C．was; had I left      D．were; did I leave

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Ladies and gentlemen, due to an unexpected accident, one of the singers who all of you　　　 to hear____tonight,

A. had come; don't perform

B. come; won't perform

C. have come; won't be performing

D. came; wouldn't perform

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When the authorities refuse to register The Slants as an Asian American band’s name, are they ___ its rights?

A. challenging　　 B. violating

C. abusing　　 D. confirming

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KBG84 is a one-of-a-kind girl band in Japan consisting of 33 singing and dancing grannies, with an average age of 84. The oldest member, Ham Yamashiro, is 97 years old! The new band, 1. (base) in the remote island of Kohama in Okinawa, is 2. huge hit in the country. Many people are rather shocked by their 3. (succeed).

Their lyrics are about the island and nature. These elderly women are extremely attractive and 4.(energy) when they perform. Their energy and enthusiasm is amazing,5. (consider) their age. In fact, no one under the age of 80 6. (allow) into the band.

Okinawan islanders have one of the 7. (high) life expectancies (平均寿命) in the world. Their diet chiefly consists of vegetables and local sweet potatoes, with no practically added sugar. But Menaka says she isn’t particular 8. her diet. She keeps fit by doing housework.

KBG84 is the invention of Japanese musician Kikuo Tsuchida,9. has lived in Kohama for 20 years. The band recently signed a record deal, and performs 10. (wonder), — a full house for every performance. The seniors are constantly followed around by camera crews, but they prefer to sit around chatting about life.

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