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I began learning playing the violin when I was nine, and the
next year I began studying under Natalie Ghent, who was my teacher until I left
high school.
Once, Mrs. Ghent held a concert for her students. I played
near the end of it. After I played a while, I forgot the music. No matter how I
tried, I couldn't think of it. So I had to stop and looked at the pianist's
music. When the whole concert was over, I cried hiding in my overcoat.
Mrs. Ghent came to comfort me. Then she told us about a
coming concert, and she hoped I would go there with her. I remember that the
concert was on my birthday in March. It was great, as Mischa Elman was going to
perform at Carnegie Hall. My teacher decided to buy the best tickets as my
birthday present.
Carnegie Hall is quite beautiful with all the lights on. I
had never been in such a concert hall before, and was impressed by the size as
well. I don't remember what Elman played. I only remember that his playing was
beautiful. I have seen films of him in recent years, and have been struck by
his performance, but I don't remember the music he played that night. What I
remember most is that Mrs. Ghent whispered to me from time to time that he had
forgotten something or played a wrong note, or had made some other kinds of
mistakes.
When I teach students to play the violin now, I tell my
students who are in dread of making mistakes that if they aren't going
to make a mistake, they will never play beautiful music.
(1)
When the concert was over, the writer cried because ________.
A . the concert was such a big success
B . she felt sad about her performance
C . she found she didn't have a gift for music
D . no one tried to help her during her performance
(2)
Mrs. Ghent decided to take the writer to that concert mainly because ________.
A . she wanted to celebrate her birthday
B . she wanted to let her go to a perfect concert
C . she wanted to teach her an important lesson
D . she wanted to let her know she really cared about her
(3)
By going to the concert, the writer has most probably learnt that ________.
A . there are no really great performers
B . even the best players make mistakes
C . Mischa Elman is not a good performer
D . Mischa Elman's performance can't impress others
(4)
What does the underlined part "in dread of" in the last paragraph mean?
A . Careful with.
B . Afraid of.
C . Angry at.
D . Interested in.
答案: B
C
B
B