2011年真题News Item Three-英语听力

[00:00.33]Dozens of recording stars began converging on a Hollywood studio Monday to add their voices to a song [00:07.47]they hope will raise millions of dollars for Haitian earthquake relief. [00:12.31]The words and music are an updated version of "We Are the World," [00:16.44]a song that raised at least $30 million for African humanitarian programs 25 years ago. [00:22.75]Lionel Richie, who co-wrote the first song with Michael Jackson, is organizing the effort. [00:28.16]The original producer, Quincy Jones, is using the same studio he used in 1985. [00:34.07]Reporters and security surrounded Henson Studios, anticipating the arrival of limousines delivering the stars [00:40.91]Monday afternoon for what is expected to be a marathon recording session. [00:45.82]Smokey Robinson, who sang on the original, said the list of 100 singers [00:50.88]asked to take part does not include any of the 45 stars from the previous version. [00:56.37]Organizers have not said when the song might be ready for the world to hear.