A.disappointed B.outdated
C.go by D.go beyond
9.There are too many “adult”bands and too many tired crooners. A.composers B.songwriters C.singers D.playwright
10.Not only are more of the BMI songs junk,but in many cases they are obscene junk pretty much on the level with dirty comic magazines.
A.offensive B.difficult C.pleasant D.incorrect
Ⅶ.Translate the following sentences into Chinese and write your translation on your answer sheet.(2 points for each,10 points)
1.Radio stations refused to go along,and as a result all songs protected by ASCAP were taken off the air. 2.Rock was actually a blend of country music and rhythm and blues (R & B) that was popular among black people during the early 1950's.
3.Radio,movies and print media all contributed to the rise of rock and roll as the king of popular music.
4.Though he died in 1977,his music and the impact it had on American youth will be felt for decades to come. 5.Despite the anguished pleas of the older generation and of songwriters like Billy Rose, rock and roll was here to stay.
Ⅷ.Answer the following essay question in about 100 words.Write your answer on the answer sheet.(10 points)
In what way did Alan Freed contribute to the rise of rock and roll?Use specific examples to support your answer.