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My violin is like a
soulmate that whispers words of wisdom to me. Together, we've gone through both
tears and happiness.
About 12 years ago, I made acquaintance with it following an order from my mom. Many
hours of boredom were spent practicing it. And to make things worse, the
disappointment in my teacher's eyes as I played the wrong notes was like an
invisible hammer, striking on my heart. One day, I finally decided: I hate it!
By chance, things changed
when I was seven. I was at home lying on the sofa, wondering how those famous
violinists dealt with this terrible dilemma (进退两难). I searched online for
the E-minor Concerto, a well-known violin work by German composer Felix
Mendelssohn, and listened to it.
A beautiful and mysterious
sound came from the violin as the bow moved across it. It was like the music
slid over the flowers, rose up, and started to fill the air. The violin's voice
woke up the sun, made the trees green, and freshened the air. As the music
changed, the sky turned back to gray. A gloomy shade covered the grass as all
the sunshine disappeared. I could hear children crying and men shouting. It was
like an invisible claw (爪子) had grabbed my heart
tightly, making it unable to beat.
That glorious day set off
my passion and interest in violin — I grabbed mine and never let it go. Before
the memories faded, I stared at my instrument. Without hesitating, I picked it
up, rosined the bow, and began to play. Peace filled my heart.
My violin has been by my
side for 12 years. When I feel happy, an energetic tune makes it even better;
when I'm deep in sorrow, a peaceful tune washes it away; when I'm walking on air, feeling especially pleased with my
achievements, solemn tunes calm me down. Gradually, it has become a part of my
life.
My violin, shall I compare
you to a summer's day?
(1)
What further contributed to the author's dislike of violin-playing?
A . Orders from mum.
B . Boredom of practice.
C . Disappointment in the teacher's eyes.
D . Loss of passion for violin.
(2)
What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?
A . The weather actually changed because of the tune.
B . The scenery outside the room was quite attractive.
C . The sudden change made the author's heart unable to beat.
D . The author's feeling was continuously influenced by the music.
(3)
Why did the author pick up the violin again?
A . The invisible hammer and claw are gone.
B . A famous tune aroused his interest and passion.
C . The beautiful imagination changed his attitude.
D . He was crazy about Felix Mendelssohn, s works.
(4)
Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A . Musical Soulmate —Violin
B . My Dislike and Like of Violin
C . An Inspiring Story of Violin
D . Deep Love for Violin Music
答案: C
D
B
A