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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 (颂歌).
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 (拍卖) 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 (共鸣) 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
