Talk 1 我爱的乐队
Wors Tips
genre n.（文学、艺术等的）体裁，风格 skepticism n.怀疑态度
frontman n.主唱 graphic adj.形象的；绘画的
whine v.发出哀叫声 soothing adj.慰藉的；使人宽心的
consolation n.安慰，慰问
Listen to the following recording and answer questions 1-3.
1）A.the skeptic spirit of the speaker himself
B.the recommendation by a TV program host
C.the poetic imageries presented in the album
D.the diversity of unknown music genres
2）A.His horizon in music is thus broadened.
B.He cares more about pressing world issues.
C.He acquired a bachelor degree in graphic design.
D.He was encouraged to take an unusual path.
3）A.Its frontman is known for special whining.
B.The music released is inspiring and comforting.
C.The lyrics of its music are rather depressing.
D.It aims at widening people’s horizon.
听力原文
I wanna talk about Radiohead.For anyone who doesn’t know，they are a five-piece indie band from Oxford，England.
I first started to like them since 1997 when they released“OK Computer”that year.And actually I bought their album out of skepticism because I used to like to watch this TV program by this DJ called Wong Chi Chung.And in his program，he just said that，“it’s not the end of the year but I have to announce that ‘OK Computer’ is the best album of the year.”And so I just wanted to try and listen to this album to see if it is that great.And after I bought it，I just think that，“Wow！ This is real music！”because it’s musically and lyrically great.And Thom Yorke，the frontman of Radiohead，just write songs like a poem and I think he is very honest and he writes great poetic imageries in the songs.And at that time I just discovered that there are actually many possibilities in music.And they actually started my interest in other genres of music，like ambient，electronic，and psychedelic rock and something like that.
They not just open my eyes to music.They also open my eyes to the world.For example，I didn’t know there is … there was a profession called“graphic design”beforehand.And I just think that their album cover is very good.And later I learned that the cover was made by a graphic designer who is also the band’s friend.And then at that time I started to take interest in this field and eventually I got a bachelor degree for it.
They have also widened my horizons to the fullest because they are a very socially responsible band.They care about the Third World debts，fair trade，poverty，global warming and the environment.And they make me think about all these world issues I have never thought about before.They encourage me to make a difference.And this kind of thing…I just think that not any band in the music scene has this guts to care about.
And also，actually contrary to general belief that Radiohead is depressing，Thom Yorke the frontman is always whining.I actually think that their music is very uplifting and soothing.And also Thom Yorke has heavenly voices.I actually think that their music give me… gives me comfort in the darkest days of my life.And no other band can give me the same powerful consolation than Radiohead.And I think they are the greatest band and always will be.
Questions：
1.What made the speaker begin to buy the album of Radiohead？
2.In which way has Radiohead influenced the speaker’s academic performance？
3.What is the speaker’s belief about Radiohead？
参考译文
我想谈谈收音机迷乐队。你听说过吗？它是来自英国牛津的一支五人组合的独立乐队。
我是从1997年开始喜欢这个乐队的。这一年他们发行了专辑《好样的，计算机》。实际上当初我是抱着怀疑的态度购买乐队唱片的，因为我以前爱看一位名叫王驰冲的音乐节目主持人的电视节目。他在节目中说道：“虽未到年末，但我必须宣布《好样的，计算机》是今年的最佳唱片。”因此我就想尝试听听看这个唱片是否真的那样有魅力。唱片到手后，我忍不住惊呼，“哇，这才是真正的音乐！”它的旋律和歌词实在太棒了。收音机迷的主唱汤姆·约克为人正直，他撰写的歌词如诗般美丽，为歌曲营造了诗情画意的意境。那时我才发现原来音乐可以有许多可能性。他们使我对其他音乐风格也产生了兴趣，譬如氛围音乐、电子乐、迷幻摇滚以及诸如此类的音乐。
他们不仅拓展了我的音乐视野，还让我更多地领略了这个世界。例如我从前根本不知道有一个行业叫“平面设计”，我只是喜欢乐队的唱片封面。后来我了解到，封面是由乐队的平面设计师朋友所制作。于是我对这个领域萌发了兴趣，最终获得了学士学位。
这是一个对社会极负责任心的乐队，也因此令我眼界大开。他们关心第三世界债务、互惠贸易、贫困问题、全球变暖及环境保护。我开始思索先前从未涉足的世界性问题。他们还激励我要有所作为。这样的事我想是音乐舞台上的其他任何一个乐队都缺乏勇气关注的。
有大众认为收音机迷的音乐令人颓废，主唱汤姆·约克总是在哀号。与此相反，我却认为他们的音乐非常鼓舞人心、慰藉心灵。汤姆·约克的音乐则宛若天籁。收音机迷伴我走过人生中最黑暗的日子，他们给我的安慰无人能及。在我眼里，他们曾经是而且永远都将是最为出色的乐队。
参考答案
1.B 2.C 3.B