Jon Batiste is a Grammy winner many times over. The singer took home the Album of the Year trophy for “We Are” during the 2022 Grammys ceremony in Las Vegas on April 3, beating out some tough competitors. His “Freedom” was nominated(提名) for Record of the Year. But Silk Sonic’s “Leave the Door Open” won the prize and it was also Song of the Year. Batiste was nominated against Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga’s “Love for Sale,” Justin Biebe’s “Justice,” Doja Cat’s “Planet Her,” Billie Eilish’s “Happier Than Ever,” etc. 

During his acceptance speech, the performer received applause and a standing ovation(起立鼓掌) for his moving words. “I believe there is no best musician, best artist, best dancer, best actor,” he began. “The creative arts are subjective and they reach people at a point in their lives when they need it most. It’s like a song or an album is made and it’s almost like it has a radar(雷达) to find the person when they need it the most.”

Batiste continued, “I just put my head down and I work on the craft every day. I’ve been playing since I was a little boy. It’s more than entertainment for me, it’s a spiritual practice. I can survive without food but can’t live without music.”

He then called up his executive producer for the album, Ryan Lynn, to the stage and gave him a big hug. “Come on, man, I don’t want to be up here by myself, I didn’t do it by myself,” he said. He also expressed his thanks to all his fans and other people who helped him.

He concluded, “Every single artist that was nominated in this category I actually love and have had out-of-body experiences with your music. I honor you and this is for real artists, real musicians. Let’s just keep going.”

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1.Which album made Jon Batiste a Grammy winner?

A Freedom.

B Leave the Door Open.

C Love for Sale.

D We Are.

解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据第一段“The singer took home the album of the year trophy for “We Are” during the 2022 Grammys ceremony in Las Vegas on April 3...”可知Jon Batiste的获奖专辑是We Are。故选D。

2.What does Jon Batiste try to express by mentioning a radar?

A There is no best musician and music.

B People accept all kinds of music.

C Music can touch people’s hearts.

D Music is always subjective.

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据第二段“they reach people at a point in their lives when they need it most”和“find the person when they need it the most”艺术能在人们最需要它们的时候来到人们的生活中，比如一首歌或者一个专辑，它们就像雷达一样能发现那些需要它们的人，言外之意就是音乐像雷达一样能走进听众。故选C。

3.What does music mean to Jon Batiste?

A It gives people pleasure.

B It actually is a craft.

C It is a practice.

D It is his life.

解析：选D。D推理判断题。根据第三段“It’s more than entertainment for me, it’s a spiritual practice. I can survive without food but can’t live without music.”可知Batiste认为音乐对他来说不仅仅是娱乐，更重要的是一种修行，他可以没有食物，但不能没有音乐。即他热爱音乐，把音乐看得如同生命一样重要。故选D。

4.Why did Jon Batiste invite Ryan Lynn to the stage?

A For Lynn is the executive producer.

B To show Batiste’s gratitude.

C Because of Lynn’s album.

D To give Lynn a huge hug.

解析：选B。B推理判断题。根据第四段“gave him a big hug”以及Batiste所说的“I didn’t do it by myself”可知，Batiste认为专辑的获奖有Lynn的功劳，即Batiste在向Lynn表示感谢。故选B。