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1: Hollywood movie stars such as Brad Pitt and global singing sensations such as Mariah Carey are often described as __________ celebrities. f&2f8@
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8: Modern pop music is often criticized for being too _________. p(!d,YSE
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答案是：b，manufactured pop bands就是那些由唱片公司挑选、组合和捧出来的合唱队。这种合唱队往往不会创作自己的音乐，也不会演奏。a不对，流行音乐一般不会因为声音小too quiet而被批评，人们可以通过耳机来adjust volume；d不对，流行音乐也不会因为声音大而被批评，人们同样可以通过耳机来调整音量。
