Pink Floyd have announced that they are removing their music from streaming services in Russia and Belarus.In a statement released,the band condemned(譴責(zé))Russia's invasion of Ukraine and confirmed that all of the band's music from 1987 onwards will no longer be available to stream in the two countries.The statement read "To stand with the world in strongly condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine,the works of Pink Floyd,from1987 onwards,and all of David Gilmour's solo recordings are being removed from all digital music providers in Russia and Belarus from today",as they looked to show solidarity with Ukraine.
Gilmour,who has Ukrainian family,separately declared:"Russian soldiers,stop killing your brothers.There will be no winners in this war.My daughter-in-law is Ukrainian and my grand-daughters want to visit and know their beautiful country.Stop this before it is all destroyed.Putin must go."
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters recently penned an open letter regarding the conflict.Fiercely criticising Russia and Vladimir Putin,he wrote:"I am disgusted by Putin's invasion of Ukraine.It is a criminal mistake in my opinion,the act of a gangster."
Since the start of the conflict,numerous artists such as Elton John and Young Thug have criticised Russia's invasion and many acts have cancelled tours of the country including Franz Ferdinand,Louis Tomlinson and Green Day.
(1)What's the passage mainly talking about?(No more than 12 words)
Pink Floyd removed/removes their music from streaming services in Russia and Belarus.Pink Floyd removed/removes their music from streaming services in Russia and Belarus.
(2)What does the underlined "solidarity"in Para.3 probably mean?(No more than 10 word)
Unity/Friendship.Unity/Friendship.
(3)What does Gilmour think of the war between Russia and Ukraine?(No more than 10 words)
There will be no winner(s) and it should be stopped.There will be no winner(s) and it should be stopped.
(4)What's Roger Waters' attitude towards Putin?(No more than 1 word)
Disgusted.Disgusted.
(5)How do you like the acts of the artists mentioned above?Please give your reasons.(No more than 20 words)
They are just because they condemned the one who started the war.They are just because they condemned the one who started the war.
【答案】Pink Floyd removed/removes their music from streaming services in Russia and Belarus.;Unity/Friendship.;There will be no winner(s) and it should be stopped.;Disgusted.;They are just because they condemned the one who started the war.
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