16.It has become big business and brings in between 200 and 400 million dollars a year.

15.The top ten pop songs for this year have been picked out.

14. I’ll pick you up after work. (掌握kick up等动词短语的含义及用, pick up =take on)

13.There is a wide variety of new music to be discovered in every corner of the world, so the next time you look for a tape or a CD, don’t just look for Chinese or American music---open your ears to the sounds of the world!

12.It (=Latin music)has always been popular in Spanish-speaking countries and today stars like Santana and Ricky Martin are known throughout the world.

11.Hip-hop and rap have much in common with blues and rock, but they also listen to hip-hop and rap. ( eg. I haven’t a thing in common with my father.)

10.The blues has been part of Africa-American culture since then, and it is still an important part of American culture.

9. People have been playing the blues for many years, but the music has kept many of its characteristics.

8. Here is a brief look at some of the exciting musical styles form around the world.

7. There is a world of music out there!