May: Hey, Gucci. I didn't know it would be a charity show. You can see there are many collecting boxes at the entrance.
Gucci: Oh, I forgot to tell you this. The show is to collect money for children in need. And all the money from ticket selling will go to the Red Cross.
May: That's really a good thing. Let's do our part.
Gucci: Good idea.
May: Who will sing in the show?
Gucci: A lot of stars, including Andy, Justin, Mendy…
May: Mendy? Are you sure? I love her songs!
Gucci: Me too. She is so young and talented. She is not only a singer but also a great composer herself.
May: Yeah. Though she was so popular, I heard she managed to maintain a low profile.
Gucci: She is a real star. Not a onetime thing.
May: But I also heard some people didn't like her music. I don't understand why. She is so amazing!
Gucci: Well, I suppose people have different tastes on music. Moreover, here stuff is really strong and creative. It takes time for people to accept new things.
May: You are right. Anyway, things will be different as the days go on. She can get it. I have faith in her.
Gucci: Sure. That makes a good fan. Do you know what songs she is gonna sing tonight?
May: Here is the programme. Check it out yourself!
May: Gucci and I went to a charity show tonight, which was to collect money for the children in need. A lot of stars sang in the show, including my favorite singer Mendy, whose songs I loved very much. Even though she is great, there are still some people who don't like her songs. Maybe, it's because her stuff is too new and creative. It takes time for people to accept her. But I believe her day will come soon.
生词小结
distinguished adj. 卓著的
the Red Cross 红十字会
composer n. 作曲家
low profile 低调
onetime adj. 一次性的
faith n. 信心
语素 Material
The Grammy is considered to be the most prestigious music award. Awards are given in about ninety categories ranging from “Best Album of the Year” to “Best Classical Contemporary Composition” and the like. The Grammy is the only peer-presented award to honor artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to album sales or chart position. Till now, it has been celebrated 48 years, and it contributed a lot to American culture.
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