After one of the trio TLC died last year, most people felt that it would be the end of best-selling female group in music history. But the remaining members have stayed together to finish their latest album as a tribute to their friend.Formed by Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez, Rozonda "Chili" Thomas and Tionne "Tboz" Watkins, TLC had begun working on their album "TLC3D" when 30-year-old Lopez was killed in a car accident while traveling in Honduras.Her death came as a shock, and Thomas and Watkins initially announced that TLC would break up. But after listening to Lopez's voice on songs they had recorded so far, they decided to go back to the studio."We knew that Lisa would have wanted us to finish the album," Chili says. "Really, there was no other choice or decision to make."TLC has faced more than its fair share of ups and downs in its 10-year career. They had immediate success with their debut (初次登台) album "Ooooh … On The TLC Tip". The album, which mixed rap with R&B, generated three top ten singles and sold millions of copies.But their newfound success wasn't enough to keep them out of trouble. Shortly afterwards, Lopez was arrested for setting fire to her boyfriend's house and destroying several of his cars. Despite selling millions of records, the group was also forced to file for bankruptcy in 1995 due to conflicts with their managers and record company."Okay, we messed up a lot of things," said Thomas, "but we never compromise (妥协) on what we did."41. How many members of TLC are still alive?A) One.B) Two.C) Three.D) Four.42. Who died in a car accident?A) "Left Eye".B) "Chili".C) "Thomas".D) "T-Boz".43. The accident took place in _______.A) AsiaB) New YorkC) HondurasD) Africa44. How many top singles did their first album have?A) None.B) Two.C) Three.D) Four.45. Lopez had been arrested for _______.A) burglaryB) fire-settingC) murderD) shoplifting
After one of the trio TLC died last year, most people felt that it would be the end of best-selling female group in music history. But the remaining members have stayed together to finish their latest album as a tribute to their friend.
Formed by Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez, Rozonda "Chili" Thomas and Tionne "Tboz" Watkins, TLC had begun working on their album "TLC3D" when 30-year-old Lopez was killed in a car accident while traveling in Honduras.
Her death came as a shock, and Thomas and Watkins initially announced that TLC would break up. But after listening to Lopez's voice on songs they had recorded so far, they decided to go back to the studio.
"We knew that Lisa would have wanted us to finish the album," Chili says. "Really, there was no other choice or decision to make."
TLC has faced more than its fair share of ups and downs in its 10-year career. They had immediate success with their debut (初次登台) album "Ooooh … On The TLC Tip". The album, which mixed rap with R&B, generated three top ten singles and sold millions of copies.
But their newfound success wasn't enough to keep them out of trouble. Shortly afterwards, Lopez was arrested for setting fire to her boyfriend's house and destroying several of his cars. Despite selling millions of records, the group was also forced to file for bankruptcy in 1995 due to conflicts with their managers and record company.
"Okay, we messed up a lot of things," said Thomas, "but we never compromise (妥协) on what we did."
41. How many members of TLC are still alive?
A) One.
B) Two.
C) Three.
D) Four.
42. Who died in a car accident?
A) "Left Eye".
B) "Chili".
C) "Thomas".
D) "T-Boz".
43. The accident took place in _______.
A) Asia
B) New York
C) Honduras
D) Africa
44. How many top singles did their first album have?
A) None.
B) Two.
C) Three.
D) Four.
45. Lopez had been arrested for _______.
A) burglary
B) fire-setting
C) murder
D) shoplifting