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题型:语法填空-短文语填 难度:0.65 引用次数:119 题号:15939632
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One of the world’s most famous composers is Ludwig van Beethoven.

Beethoven came from a large family and had a father    1    was interested in music. As a young boy, his talent for music    2    (recognize), and it is said that his father was strict with him—sometimes getting him out of bed late at night to practise    3    the early morning. He gave his first public concert at the age of seven and his first music was published when he was twelve. He became famous for composing classical and romantic music. However, by his mid-twenties he had lost his ability    4    (hear) the high sounds. In time he became    5    (complete) deaf but still continued to compose music. Fortunately, Beethoven had such a rich    6    (music) experience that, although he could not hear the    7    (instrument) being played, he could still “hear” the sound they made in his head.

Scientists who have studied    8    ability of deaf people to be able to play and compose music believe that this “feeling” of the music    9    (give) them a similar experience to other people who can hear the music.

Although Beethoven died in 1827, the music    10    (compose) by him is still alive today and is enjoyed by many people throughout the world.

【知识点】 艺术家

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