This petition, with more than 38 million names, can still be signed on­line at the official Live 8 website.

　　Many of the artists who performed at the original Live Aid concert returned to play again and they were joined by modern­day stars such as Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys, Joss Stone, Green Day and Robbie Williams. Again the shows were watched by millions all over the world on TV. Luckily, promises have been made by the world leaders, but it remains to be seen if these will be kept.

4．What can we learn about Live Aid?

　　A．It involved different types of music.

　　B．It got support from the British government.

　　C．It got attention from the heads of the G8 nations.

　　D．It was held in several places at the same time.

　　解析：选D　细节理解题。根据第一段的"With main performances in London's Wembley Stadium and Philadelphia's JFK Stadium, and supporting shows in cities such as Sydney and Moscow"可知，Live Aid这场盛大的摇滚音乐会在很多地方同时举行。

5．Throughout the concerts, viewers could donate money to Live Aid by ________.

　　A．making phone calls

　　B．sending text messages

　　C．visiting its official website

　　D．buying tickets for the concerts

　　解析：选A　细节理解题。根据第二段的"Throughout the TV broadcasts, viewers were continually asked to phone up and donate money."可知，观众通过打电话的方式与Live Aid的主办方联系来捐钱。

6．By holding such big concerts, Bob Geldof and Midge Ure probably hoped ________.

　　A．more people could love music

　　B．music could help those in need

　　C．people all over the world could unite

　　D．music could bring happiness to the world

解析：选B　推理判断题。Live Aid的目的是为遭受饥荒的埃塞俄比亚人筹集善款，而Live 8的目的则是对八国首脑施压以减免最穷国家的债务并增加对他们的帮助，故Bob Geldof和Midge Ure举办这两场音乐会是希望通过音乐来帮助那些需要帮助的人们。