Chester Bennington

第一步:解决高频单词

campaign [kæm'pen]

n. 运动;活动;战役

suicide ['suɪsaɪd]

n. 自杀

therapeutic [,θɛrə'pjutɪk]

adj. 治疗的;有益于健康的

philanthropist [fɪ'lænθrəpɪst]

n. 慈善家

precursor [pri'kɝsɚ]

n. 前驱;先导

charisma [kə'rɪzmə]

n. 魅力

devastating ['devəsteitiŋ]

adj. 毁灭性的;全然的

anxious [ˈæŋk·ʃəs]

adj. 焦虑的;担忧的;渴望的

initiative [ɪˈnɪʃ·ə·t̬ɪv]

n. 主动性;主动权

sustainable [sə'stenəbl]

adj. 可持续的

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Music industry mental health campaign is launched after Chester Bennington’s death

[1] The UK’s biggest health and welfare support organization for the music industry Help Musicians has launched a new campaign in the wake of Chester Bennington’s death. Linkin Park frontman Bennington died by suicide last week at the age of 41.

[2] The tragedy has shaken the music industry, which Help Musicians has stated is going through a ‘mental health crisis’.

[3] The charity has launched the Music Minds Matter campaign and are hoping to raise enough money for the first dedicated 24/7 mental health service for those in the music industry.

[4] The service will launch later this year that will aim to support those in the music industry with advice, listening and medical and therapeutic support.

  • In the wake of sth 随着……而来;作为……的结果
  • Suicide 自杀
  • Crisis 危机
  • Campaign 运动;活动
  • Therapeutic 治疗的;有益于健康的

Reaction to Death of Linkin Park Singer Chester Bennington

[1] "Chester Bennington was an artist of extraordinary talent and charisma, and a human being with a huge heart and a caring soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with his beautiful family, his band-mates and his many friends." — Warner Bros. CEO and Chairman Cameron Stang, in a statement

[2] "Shocked and heartbroken, but it's true. An official statement will come out as soon as we have one." — Linkin Park bandmember Mike Shinoda, on Twitter

[3] "Literally the most impressive talent I've ever seen live! Vocal beast! #RIPChester #LinkinPark." — Rihanna, on Twitter

[4] "RIP CHESTER BENNINGTON. We can never know someone's pain. Prayers to his family in this tragedy. If you need help REACH OUT. " — Paul Stanley, on Twitter

[5] "The first concert I took my oldest son to: @linkinpark. #ChesterBennington was a genius & a gentleman. He inspired both of us." — Donnie Wahlberg, on Twitter

[6] "RIP Chester Bennington. This feels like a kick in the chest. My December has pulled me through many times. Depression is a real monster. " Gabourey Sidibe, on Twitter

[7] "RIP to a legend (too soon)" — Akon, on Facebook

[8] "The news about Chester Bennington is devastating. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and @linkinpark. Such a tragic loss" — Ryan Seacrest, on Twitter

[9] "RIP Chester Bennington, another incredible talent lost to something the world needs to learn more about and understand." — Conor Maynard, on Twitter

[10] "PETA will always remember Chester Bennington as a musical powerhouse and a powerful force for animal rights. He bared his skin to help animals keep theirs in PETA's 'Ink, Not Mink' campaign, and he spoke passionately about both the cruelty of the fur industry and the need to adopt homeless dogs and cats." — PETA Vice President Colleen O'Brien, in a statement

  • charisma 魅力
  • heartbroken 心碎的
  • prayer 祈祷
  • RIP 安息
  • Devastating 毁灭性的
  • Adopt 收养

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非限定性定语从句

The tragedy has shaken the music industry, which Help Musicians has stated is going through a ‘mental health crisis’.

非限定性定语是定语从句的一种,也是各种应试类考试的常考项目之一,其在句子中所体现的逼格也会相对略高。
非限定性定语从句常常有逗号将其与主句分开,即使去掉也仍然不影响读者对主句的理解,当然它的存在是为了更好的解释说明主句或者主句其中的部分成分。
所以,当我们回看文中的这个句子时,which前面有逗号,同样它作为关系代替可以替代前面的句子或是部分成分(前行词),在文中,which代替的是the music industry, 从句当中的核心谓语是be动词is,Help Musicians是一个专有名词,且Help Musicians has stated是插入语(后置定语)来修饰which,可以去掉,更方便我们的理解,所以整个从句是which is going through a ‘mental health crisis’. 主句即前面的The tragedy has shaken the music industry,这个非限定性定语起到了对the music industry的解释说明的帮助。

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Music industry mental health campaign is launched after Chester Bennington’s death

Emma Kelly - Monday 24 Jul 2017

1.    The UK’s biggest health and welfare support organization for the music industry Help Musicians has launched(启动,发起) a new campaign(活动,运动) in the wake of(在···之后,随···而来) Chester Bennington’s death. Linkin Park frontman Bennington died by suicide(自杀) last week at the age of 41.
2.    The tragedy has shaken the music industry, which Help Musicians has stated is going through a ‘mental health crisis’.
3.    The charity has launched the Music Minds Matter campaign and are hoping to raise enough money for the first dedicated(致力于) 24/7 mental health service for those in the music industry.
4.    The service will launch later this year that will aim to support those in the music industry with advice, listening and medical and therapeutic(使放松镇静的) support.
5.    Several musicians have already backed(支持) the campaign, including Matthew Leone of Madina Lake, who toured with Linkin Park back in 2007.
6.    The bassist(低音歌手) said: ‘I spent many hours working alongside Chester and he was an incredibly passionate man. I’m sure that this investment and the Music Minds Matter campaign would have met with his approval(同意,认可). Likewise, having spoken to Linkin Park’s management, I know that they are anxious(焦虑的,渴望的) to follow this campaign through to a successful conclusion.
7.    ‘This unique service will revolutionize(使···改革) the way musicians and the music industry think about mental health. It’s been a long time in coming and I strongly urge the music community to support this brand-new fund. I am also delighted to be joining Help Musicians as their International Development Executive at this time – it is a cause(事业) I feel incredibly strongly about and more so after the tragic death of Chester Bennington.’
8.    Rou Reynolds of Enter Shikari said: ‘Whilst(等于while) creating and playing music has a wonderfully positive influence on mental health, it is not an all-encompassing(包罗万象的) elixir(万能药) for the vast swathes(类) of mental health problems that our society breeds(滋生). The music industry has a dark history with the tragic loss of too many amazing people to suicide, so I’m very happy to hear about Music Minds Matter and support them in all they’re about to do.’
9.    And former Babyshambles drummer Alex Ficek said: ‘From my time spent in the music industry at both grass roots(草根) and top level I have seen and personally experienced the struggles within. From the elevation(上升,晋升) of fame to the collapse(坍塌) of worth, there needs to be a network in place to support the complexities of artistic human suffering within the commercial environment.
10.  ‘The Music Minds Matter initiative(主动性,主动权) is long overdue(过期的,未兑现的) and a warming glow of growth for all those involved in the pursuit of professional musicianship. I thoroughly welcome this initiative from both my position as a psychotherapist(心理治疗师) and professional musician.’
11.  Help Musicians is hoping that philanthropists(慈善家) will match their £100,000 investment pound for pound, as a £200,000 investment will ensure the service to be sustainable(可持续发展的) after 2018.
12.  This service campaign comes after a study by the charity which found that people in the music industry are three times as likely to suffer from anxiety(焦虑) and depression(抑郁).
13.  Richard Robinson, CEO Help Musicians UK added: “For generations and generations, the music industry has lost some of its brightest talent and future stars due to the scourge(折磨) of mental health and related issues. The situation is now urgent and we can no longer allow this to continue. We have decided to make this landmark investment as a precursor(先驱,先导) to a dedicated service – but we cannot undertake this work in isolation(孤立).
14.  ‘We need the music industry to step up, arm in arm with Help Musicians, and match our support pound for pound, so we are proud to launch the Music Minds Matter campaign. The forthcoming specialist 24/7 mental health service will be a global first and go hand in hand with Help Musicians’ traditional health and welfare support, which offers advice and often financial support to people in the industry across a wide range of issues.’

Reaction to Death of Linkin Park Singer Chester Bennington

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - JULY 20, 2017

NEW YORK — Reaction to the death of Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington:

1.    "Chester Bennington was an artist of extraordinary talent and charisma(魅力), and a human being with a huge heart and a caring soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with his beautiful family, his band-mates and his many friends." — Warner Bros. CEO and Chairman Cameron Stang, in a statement
2.    "Shocked and heartbroken, but it's true. An official statement will come out as soon as we have one." — Linkin Park bandmember Mike Shinoda, on Twitter
3.    "Literally the most impressive talent I've ever seen live! Vocal beast! #RIPChester #LinkinPark." — Rihanna, on Twitter
4.    "RIP CHESTER BENNINGTON. We can never know someone's pain. Prayers to his family in this tragedy. If you need help REACH OUT. " — Paul Stanley, on Twitter
5.    "The first concert I took my oldest son to: @linkinpark. #ChesterBennington was a genius & a gentleman. He inspired both of us." — Donnie Wahlberg, on Twitter
6.    "RIP Chester Bennington. This feels like a kick in the chest. My December has pulled me through many times. Depression is a real monster. " Gabourey Sidibe, on Twitter
7.    "RIP to a legend (too soon)" — Akon, on Facebook
8.    "The news about Chester Bennington is devastating(让人震惊的). My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and @linkinpark. Such a tragic loss" — Ryan Seacrest, on Twitter
9.    "RIP Chester Bennington, another incredible talent lost to(败给了) something the world needs to learn more about and understand." — Conor Maynard, on Twitter
10.  "PETA will always remember Chester Bennington as a musical powerhouse and a powerful force for animal rights. He bared(剥开了,弄光了) his skin to help animals keep theirs in PETA's 'Ink, Not Mink' campaign, and he spoke passionately about both the cruelty of the fur industry and the need to adopt(收养) homeless dogs and cats." — PETA Vice President Colleen O'Brien, in a statement

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2017年7月20日,陪伴我们大部分人童年/青少年成长的美国杰出乐队,林肯乐队的主唱查斯特被宁顿自杀去世了。这一小时不仅在歌迷中引起了巨大反应,英国最大的健康福利支持机构也相应的做出了一些举动,更大程度上的开始关注到音乐行业从业人员的心理健康状况,发起了the Music Minds Matter倡议运动,同时得到了各方音乐人士及自杀身亡的查斯特贝宁顿的好友的支持,文中同时提到了这一运动倡议所需要面临的集资问题。

文章第二部分则收集了twitter上面对查斯特贝宁顿去世的怀念推文。

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campaign [kæm'pen]

n. 运动;活动;战役

suicide ['suɪsaɪd]

n. 自杀

therapeutic [,θɛrə'pjutɪk]

adj. 治疗的;有益于健康的

philanthropist [fɪ'lænθrəpɪst]

n. 慈善家

precursor [pri'kɝsɚ]

n. 前驱;先导

charisma [kə'rɪzmə]

n. 魅力

devastating ['devəsteitiŋ]

adj. 毁灭性的;全然的

anxious [ˈæŋk·ʃəs]

adj. 焦虑的;担忧的;渴望的

initiative [ɪˈnɪʃ·ə·t̬ɪv]

n. 主动性;主动权

sustainable [sə'stenəbl]

adj. 可持续的

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