Filmmaker Jennifer Nelson had to pay $1,500 to have "Happy Birthday to You" sung in the movie she's making. The money went to Warner Music Group, a company that claims to own the copyright on the song. A copyright is the legal right to use or sell a creative product such as a song, a TV show, a book, or a work of art. Warner has claimed the copyright for "Happy Birthday to You" since 1988. "I never thought the song was owned by anyone," Nelson said in an e-mail to The New York Times. "I thought it belonged to everyone." Nelson's movie is a documentary -- a film that uses pictures and/or interviews with people to create a factual report of real-life events -- and is actually about the history of the "Happy Birthday" song itself. Two sisters named Mildred and Patty Hill wrote a song called "Good Morning to All" in 1893. Over a short period of time, people began to sing the words "happy birthday to you" in place of the original lyrics to the tune of the Hill sisters' song. A number of history experts say that there is no record of who actually wrote the "Happy Birthday to You" lyrics . Historians also say there is no way to know when the general public began singing the "Happy Birthday" song, but they believe it was being sung by the public long before it was printed and owned by a company. Nelson's lawyers say this piece of music's history proves that "Happy Birthday to You" belongs to everyone in the general public. That would mean Warner Music Group has no right to charge anyone a fee to sing the song in any setting. Experts estimate that Warner/ Chappell, the publishing division of the Warner Music Group, has made about $2 million a year from licensing fees for "Happy Birthday to You." Nelson's lawyers are asking a court in New York City to order Warner/Chappell to return fees they have collected over the past four years for use of the "Happy Birthday" song. If the court supports Nelson's lawyers' claim, _ . A) she can obtain the copyright on the song B) Warner will return about $8 million C) Warner will have to pay her for her damages D) she only needs to pay a little money to use the song
B
TIME is an American weekly news magazine published in New York City. It was created in 1923 by Briton Hadden and Henry Luce, making it the first weekly news magazine in the US. Hadden was considered carefree, liked to tease Luce and saw TIME as important but also fun. That accounted for its heavy coverage of celebrities(including politicians), the entertainment industry, and pop culture--criticized as too light for serious news. It tells the news through people, and for many decades, the magazine's cover depicted a single person. On Hadden's death in 1929, Luce became the most important man at TIME and a major figure in the history of 20th-century media. TIME is also known for its signature red border, first introduced in 1927. It has only changed four times since then. The issue released shortly after the September 11 attacks on the United States featured a black border to symbolize mourning. However, this edition was a special "extra" edition published quickly for the breaking news of the event; the next regularly scheduled issue contained the red border. Additionally, the April 28, 2008 Earth Day issue, dedicated to environmental issues, contained a green border. The next change in border was in the September 19, 2011 issue, commemorating the 10thanniversary of the September 11 attacks with a metallic silver border. The most recent change(again with a silver border) was in the December 31, 2012 issue, noting Barack Obama's selection as Man of the Year. TIME has a division magazine, TIME FOR KIDS(TFK), which is especially published for children and is mainly distributed in classrooms. TFK contains some national news, a "Cartoon of the Week", and a variety of articles concerning popular culture that the younger U.S. citizens are interested in. All the stories in TFK are written by young reporters. In some advertising campaigns, the magazine has suggested that the letters TIME stand for "The International Magazine of Events". TIME has a history of _ . A) about 50 years B) about 70 years C) about 90 years D) about 150 years
C
Q: One night when my wife was preparing dinner, our little son took a piece of paper to her which read: For washing the car .........................................................$5.00 For making my own bed this week ....................................... $1.00 Going to the provision shop ................................................$0.50 Playing with little sister......................................................$0.25 Taking out the rubbish....................................................... $1.00 Getting a good report card................................................ ..$5.00 And for sweeping the common corridor................................... $2.00 Total........................................................................... $14.75 His mother looked at him standing there expecting payment. I could see a thousand memories flashed through her mind. So she picked up the pen and turning the paper over, this is what she wrote : For nine months I carried you, growing inside me .................. No Charge For the nights I sat up with you, doctored and prayed for you......No Charge For the toys, food and clothes and wiping your nose ................No Charge When you add it all up, the full cost of my love.......................No Charge Well, when he finished reading, he had big tears in his eyes. He looked at his mother and said, "Mummy, I love you." Then he took the pen and in great big letters wrote on the "bill" "All paid." How do you think of the mother in the passage? A) Clever B) Greedy C) Cold - hearted D) Selfish
A: A
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Spending a term abroad can be one of the most thrilling experiences of your college career,but it's challenging to adapt to a new culture,especially when you don't speak the native language. The following are top tips of the experts on improving your time abroad. Set specific goals. "Set goals for yourself when going abroad so that you can bring experiences back home with you,"says Harrison,the Outreach Manager of Go Abroad. "Whether you want to learn to cook a traditional recipe from your host family or pack for the long-term,these lessons of daily life can translate back home. How you choose to learn from your experiences,or even apply them as transferable job skills,will make all the difference." _ "Make at least one local friend,"says Matthew,co-founder of Students Gone Global. "Join a club,community service group,or a sports league -- it will help you form a network and find people you click with. Go out of your way to talk to students in your classes." Sign up for classes that allow you to explore. "Take classes that are interesting and related to the local culture." says Matthew. "I highly recommend classes with field trips because your professor can show you a side of the country you never would have seen on your own." If you're staying with a host family, do get to know them. "When living with a host family, be mindful of their lifestyle and try your best to adapt to it,"says Lauren,a member of Go Abroad 's Content & Outreach Team, "Have a conversation about rules and customs right away to be sure you know what your host family expects of you. Join yourself in their way of life -- try every meal that is offered to you at least once,and ask them to teach you how to play their favorite sport or game." What may be the second tip given by experts? A) Join a club. B) Join a sports league. C) Befriend the locals. D) Talk to your classmates.
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C