研究生英語阅读教程(基础级2版).docVIP

READING SELECTION A The Functions and Effects of Music By Samuel L. Becker function（s）: (1)vt.; (2)n.功能、功效 Given name; sir-name/ Christian name/ Family name/ last name effect-effective-efficient- efficiency(n.) [1] You are well aware of (=realize) the fact that books, newspapers, magazines, motion pictures (film/ movie), radio, and television have been used for (dissuade-persuade) persuasive purposes: to sell beer and soap (~ watch), ideas and political candidates; to bring about (cause/ lead to) social change or to quell (=suppress) a revolution. Few of us think about music or recordings bei