The Beatles were the most influential band in pop history. In their 8­year, 12­album history, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr altered (改變) popular culture dramatically. And it wasn't just the suits and changing lengths of hair the four Liverpool boys wore that had such an impact, but what they seemed to stand for. The world saw them as the voice of a new generation, one with a very different attitude to life.

Their influence was at its height in the 1960s, but their music continues to stir listeners today. However, up until recently one aspect of the Beatles was struck in Yesterday: The music had never been remastered (重新灌錄). But on September 9 that situation came to an end, with the release of the entire band's music in a digital makeover. It is probably the biggest reissue (重新發(fā)行) in pop music history, said British newspaper the Financial Times.

The albums were remastered at Abbey Road Studios in London, the location where the band produced much of their work. The cover of their last album, Abbey Road of 1969, featured the four young men striding (大步行走) across a zebra crossing on Abbey Road itself. It is one of the most famous of all Beatles images.

Recently, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the album, hundreds of Beatles lovers gathered there to show their appreciation.

    Pop groups come and go. The boy band pursued by screaming fans one year will be forgotten the next. But the Beatles are one of the few groups whose music seems to have endured (持久). Why? Paul McCartney's biographer Barry Miles has an explanation: “They were the first rock band… and they just happened to be the best. They were the first band to play stadiums, to have their own products. They were ground­breaking in every way，” he says.

46．Why did the Beatles change popular culture?

A．Because of the suits of the four Liverpool boys.

B．Because of changing lengths of hair the four Liverpool boys wore.

C．Because of their albums.

D．Because of their different attitude to life.

47．Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the second paragraph?

A．The Beatles influenced people at its height in the 1960s.

B．Their music Yesterday had never been remastered.

C．The entire band's music in a digital makeover will be remastered.

D．On September 9, their music came to an end.

48．What is their last album?

A．Yesterday.     B．Abbey Road of 1969.    C．Come Together.     D．In My life.

49．What is NOT the reason why their music can endure?

A．They were the first rock band.             

B．They were the best one.

C．They were the first band to play stadiums and to have their own works.

D．They wore special suits.

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On December 8, 1980, John Lennon –an English musician who rose to fame as one of the founding members of Liverpool pop band The Beatles – was shot dead outside his New York apartment.

In the 1960s and 70s, Lennon was one of the most iconic（偶像的）men on the planet. Some 30 years ago on from his death, he is still respected by many people in the West.

The Beatles, formed in 1960 in Liverpool, were one of the most commercial successful acts on the history of pop music, with, according to some estimates, global record sales over 1.1 billion.

The band conveyed the progressive ideals in which many young people of the time believed.

In the 1960s and 70s, widespread tension developed in both British and American society, regarding issues such as women’s rights and the Vietnam War.

Lennon in particular became known for his message of peace and for his opposition to the war in Vietnam. This led to an attempt by former US president Richard Nixon to drive him away from the US. Lennon’s second-wife Yoko Ono was also politically active.

Lennon was also hugely admired for his musical abilities. Along with fellow-Beatle Paul, Lennon and McCartney were the Beatle’s song-writing team.

After Lennon was shot by crazy fan Mark Chapman，one of his most iconic songs, Imagine, became a humanist anthem(頌歌).

Lennon’s legacy survived his death and continued till this day. In 2008, he was ranked the fifth greater singer of all time in US-based Rolling Stone magazine.

Former possessions of Lennon or furnishings from his homes continue to be sold for vast sums.

In an auction(拍賣) to be held next week in London, lines written by Lennon on the back of a demand for an outstanding bill are expected to sell for ￡350,000(3.7 million yuan).

In August, a bathroom from his last home in Britain, was auctioned for ￡9,500. And in 2009, a British film describing his early years before the Beatles began, was one of the most successful films of the years in the UK.

But do Lennon and his music continue to resonate(共鳴) with the young people of today?

The passage is written here to show that Lennon has _______.

A. lasting appeal          B. long history        C. exciting records         D. great success

Which of the following is right about the Beatles according to the passage?

A. It was founded in the 1960s in London.         

B. It had 1.1 billion sales in Britain.

C. It was commercially successful.             

D. Many of today’s young people believe its ideals.

Lennon was forced to leave the US as a result of ________.

A. the tension between Britain and America        B. his wife’s political activity

C. his struggle for women’s rights                     D. his opposition to the war in Vietnam

We can guess that the rest of the passage will tell us ________.

A. why Lennon and his music are still popular with today’s young people

B. why Lennon and his music spoil today’s generations of young people

C. that today’s generations of young people don’t like Lennon’s songs

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On December 8, 1980, John Lennon –an English musician who rose to fame as one of the founding members of Liverpool pop band The Beatles – was shot dead outside his New York apartment.
In the 1960s and 70s, Lennon was one of the most iconic（偶像的）men on the planet. Some 30 years ago on from his death, he is still respected by many people in the West.
The Beatles, formed in 1960 in Liverpool, were one of the most commercial successful acts on the history of pop music, with, according to some estimates, global record sales over 1.1 billion.
The band conveyed the progressive ideals in which many young people of the time believed.
In the 1960s and 70s, widespread tension developed in both British and American society, regarding issues such as women’s rights and the Vietnam War.
Lennon in particular became known for his message of peace and for his opposition to the war in Vietnam. This led to an attempt by former US president Richard Nixon to drive him away from the US. Lennon’s second-wife Yoko Ono was also politically active.
Lennon was also hugely admired for his musical abilities. Along with fellow-Beatle Paul, Lennon and McCartney were the Beatle’s song-writing team.
After Lennon was shot by crazy fan Mark Chapman，one of his most iconic songs, Imagine, became a humanist anthem(頌歌).
Lennon’s legacy survived his death and continued till this day. In 2008, he was ranked the fifth greater singer of all time in US-based Rolling Stone magazine.
Former possessions of Lennon or furnishings from his homes continue to be sold for vast sums.
In an auction(拍賣) to be held next week in London, lines written by Lennon on the back of a demand for an outstanding bill are expected to sell for ￡350,000(3.7 million yuan).
In August, a bathroom from his last home in Britain, was auctioned for ￡9,500. And in 2009, a British film describing his early years before the Beatles began, was one of the most successful films of the years in the UK.
But do Lennon and his music continue to resonate(共鳴) with the young people of today?
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A．lasting appealB．long historyC．exciting recordsD．great success
【小題2】Which of the following is right about the Beatles according to the passage?
A．It was founded in the 1960s in London.
B．It had 1.1 billion sales in Britain.
C．It was commercially successful.
D．Many of today’s young people believe its ideals.
【小題3】Lennon was forced to leave the US as a result of ________.
A．the tension between Britain and AmericaB．his wife’s political activity
C．his struggle for women’s rights D．his opposition to the war in Vietnam
【小題4】We can guess that the rest of the passage will tell us ________.
A．why Lennon and his music are still popular with today’s young people
B．why Lennon and his music spoil today’s generations of young people
C．that today’s generations of young people don’t like Lennon’s songs
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On December 8, 1980, John Lennon –an English musician who rose to fame as one of the founding members of Liverpool pop band The Beatles – was shot dead outside his New York apartment.

In the 1960s and 70s, Lennon was one of the most iconic（偶像的）men on the planet. Some 30 years ago on from his death, he is still respected by many people in the West.

The Beatles, formed in 1960 in Liverpool, were one of the most commercial successful acts on the history of pop music, with, according to some estimates, global record sales over 1.1 billion.

The band conveyed the progressive ideals in which many young people of the time believed.

In the 1960s and 70s, widespread tension developed in both British and American society, regarding issues such as women’s rights and the Vietnam War.

Lennon in particular became known for his message of peace and for his opposition to the war in Vietnam. This led to an attempt by former US president Richard Nixon to drive him away from the US. Lennon’s second-wife Yoko Ono was also politically active.

Lennon was also hugely admired for his musical abilities. Along with fellow-Beatle Paul, Lennon and McCartney were the Beatle’s song-writing team.

After Lennon was shot by crazy fan Mark Chapman，one of his most iconic songs, Imagine, became a humanist anthem(頌歌).

Lennon’s legacy survived his death and continued till this day. In 2008, he was ranked the fifth greater singer of all time in US-based Rolling Stone magazine.

Former possessions of Lennon or furnishings from his homes continue to be sold for vast sums.

In an auction(拍賣) to be held next week in London, lines written by Lennon on the back of a demand for an outstanding bill are expected to sell for ￡350,000(3.7 million yuan).

In August, a bathroom from his last home in Britain, was auctioned for ￡9,500. And in 2009, a British film describing his early years before the Beatles began, was one of the most successful films of the years in the UK.

But do Lennon and his music continue to resonate(共鳴) with the young people of today?

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A．lasting appeal

B．long history

C．exciting records

D．great success

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A．It was founded in the 1960s in London.

B．It had 1.1 billion sales in Britain.

C．It was commercially successful.

D．Many of today’s young people believe its ideals.

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A．the tension between Britain and America

B．his wife’s political activity

C．his struggle for women’s rights

D．his opposition to the war in Vietnam

4.We can guess that the rest of the passage will tell us ________.

A．why Lennon and his music are still popular with today’s young people

B．why Lennon and his music spoil today’s generations of young people

C．that today’s generations of young people don’t like Lennon’s songs

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     On December 8, 1980, John Lennon-an English musician who rose to fame as one of the founding members
of Liverpool pop band the Beatles-was shot dead outside his New York apartment.
     In the 1960s and 70s, Lennon was one of the most iconic (偶像的) men on the planet. Some 30 years ago
from his death, he is still respected by many people in the West.
     The Beatles, formed in 1960 in Liverpool, were one of the most commercial successful acts on the history
of pop music, with, according to some estimates, global record sales over l.1 billion.
     The band conveyed the progressive ideals in which many young people of the time believed.
     In the 1960s and 70s, widespread tension developed in both British and American society, regarding issues
such as women's rights and the Vietnam War.
     Lennon in particular became known for his message of peace and for his opposition to the war in Vietnam.
This led to an attempt by former US president Richard Nixon to drive him away from the US. Lennon's second-
wife Yoko Ono was also politically active.
      Lennon was also hugely admired for his musical abilities. Along with fellow-Beatle Paul, Lennon and
McCartney were the Beatle's song-writing team. After Lennon was shot by crazy fan Mark Chapman, one of
his most iconic songs, imagine, became a humanist anthem (頌歌).
     Lennon's legacy survived his death and continued till this day. In 2008, he was ranked the fifth greater singer
of all time in US-based Rolling Stone magazine.
     Former possessions of Lennon or furnishings from his homes continue to be sold for vast sums.
     In an auction (拍賣) to be held next week in London, lines written by Lennon on the back of a demand for
an outstanding bill are expected to sell for ￡350,000.
     In August, a bathroom from his last home in Britain, was auctioned for ￡9,500. And in 2009, a British film
describing his early years before the Beatles began, was one of the most successful films of the years in the UK. 
     But do Lennon and his music continue to resonate (共鳴) with the young people of today?
1. The passage is written here to show that Lennon has ____.
A. lasting appeal
B. a long history
C. exciting records
D. great success
2. Which of the following is right about the Beatles according to the passage?
A. It was founded in the 1960s in London.
B. It had 1.1 billion sales in Britain.
C. It was commercially successful.
D. Many of today's young people believe its ideals.
3. Lennon was forced to leave the US as a result of ____.
A. the tension between Britain and America
B. his wife's political activity
C. his struggle for women's rights
D. his opposition to the war in Vietnam
4. We can guess that the rest of the passage will tell us ____.
A. why Lennon and his music are still popular with today's young people
B. why Lennon and his music spoil today's generations of young people
C. that today's generations of young people don't like Lennon's songs
D. that today's generations of young people like Lennon's songs better

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