February 28th, 2009 2:54 am GMT

I have to say that am shocked at just how bad the new music is. This cannot be the same band that produced great albums such as HTDAAB and ATYCLB! This is awful! They either do not care anymore, or have completely lost it. I never thought U2 would become irrelevant, but they have officially become one of those bands that you will now say, “Remember when they were great?”

----- Posted by Ronald Harris

February 28th, 2009 8:29 pm GMT

Total drivel, Mr Harris. The new album is great, far better than the safe, cynical HTDAAB and ATYCLB. U2 have become inventive again, like they were in the 1990s. thank goodness!

----- Posted by Dan

March 3rd, 2009 12:09 pm GMT

Agree, Dan. The new album is the best since Actung Baby. Magnificent is an anthem in the waiting, Breathe is unbelievable, and Stand Up Comedy is absolutely outstanding----- to name just three! Loving the new sound, pure class as usual.

----- Posted by Martin

March 4th, 2009 7:43 pm GMT

Totally agree with you guys. This album is unbelievable. Breathe is definitely a great song, same with Moment of Surrender. I bet their upcoming tour will be amazing. If you haven’t bought the CD yet, you should. I bought mine on Amozon.com for $3.99. I couldn’t believe it.

----- Posted by Josh Briggs

According to Ronald Harris, U2’s new album is _________.

A. pretty good    B. so bad    C. the same as before    D. completely fresh

whose comment is contrary to the others?

A. Martin’s     B. Dan’s       C. Josh Briggs’      D. Ronald Harris’

Martin and Josh Briggs both like the song _________.

A. Magnificent    B. Moment of Surrender    C. Breathe     D. Stand Up Comedy

Which of the following statements is not true according to the passage?

A. Most fans felt disappointed at the new album.

B. The new album is available on the Internet.

C. The people who made comments are fans of U2.

D. U2’s upcoming tour may be a great success.

The passage is most probably from ________.

A. a concert poster     B. a TV review     C. a newspaper     D. the Internet

【小題1】B

【小題1】D

【小題1】C

【小題1】A

【小題1】D


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