1 . Often people receive a guitar, mandolin, or some other musical instrument as a birthday or Christmas gift. There’s joy everywhere. The giver of the gift knows how much the receiver wants to learn this instrument and the receiver is actually holding it in his hands instead of longing for it through the shop window.
Finding an instructor that fits into a busy work schedule is hard enough, but once you decide on a lesson plan, then you must consider the practice time, how to practice, what to practice — and let’s face it — not all people learn something the same way. So in order to learn a musical instrument, how much practice time is enough and what kind of practice is right for you?
There is no set amount of time that anyone should practice a musical instrument. When I was in programming classes, I could have studied nightly for 5 hours each night. It would have taken me years to learn the art of computer programming. Though I’m attracted by the systematic logic of it, my talent is towards another thing. However, on the other hand, if I spent an hour every couple days with a passionate (充满热情的) hobby like playing the violin, not only would the time fly quickly, I’d also be learning at a much greater speed since the built-in passion is the motivation for advancement.
So as much as it’s important to practice, a step back is to first find the harmonious instrument that fits you as a person as development of your personality. If you’re learning the guitar because it’s cool — obviously that’s the modern-day mindset, however, you might not be actually linking your talent for musical satisfaction with your most creative advantages you have to offer.
It’s been my experience that every person has a certain level of musical talent. My enjoyable challenge has been to assist them in this adventure and actually locate their best abilities as quickly as possible. Then and only then can we match learners with instruments and truly begin a fun and exciting walk down the road of happiness and contentment, where music, ability, personality and soul all meet. Once this piece of the mystery puzzle is in place, I’ve never had to work at motivating a learner to practice.
1. In the author’s opinion, which of the following is the most important when learning a music instrument?A.The amount of time for practice. | B.A scientific learning method. |
C.A good music instructor. | D.The strong fondness for music. |
A.is received as a birthday or Christmas gift |
B.follows a modern fashion in music training |
C.is easy to learn and fits the learner very much |
D.contributes to developing the learner’s character |
A.She writes pop music. | B.She’s a music instructor. |
C.She advertises for music lesson. | D.She’s a music instrument collector. |
A.Does practice make perfect? | B.Does talent make a difference? |
C.Does a lesson plan really fit you? | D.Does hard work make up for lack of talent? |
Emily White was born seventeen years ago with so many birth problems in her body. Some of her organs, bones and muscles were out of shape. No one expected her to survive. She did make it but with her strange body figure, everyone could recognize her, even from a distance.
In Emily White’s hometown, there was a yearly outdoor performance in the school auditorium (大礼堂). It had been performed for so many years and actually had become one of the most important events of the Christmas season for many of the town’s people.
Many people tried out each year for it, but so many were turned away. It can only include the most excellent people in the field.
Emily had a beautiful singing voice. Last year she went to Mrs. Owens — her music teacher to ask to join in the performance. Without letting her sing, Mrs. Owens took a look at Amy’s body and said, “Child, you just don’t fit. Everyone would stare at you and that would make you uncomfortable. It would make them uncomfortable, too.”
Without singing a single note, Emily was sent back through the door of the choral room. Hurt and upset, she decided never to try out again. But Mrs. Owens then retired.
This year, there came a new music teacher, Mr. Buttler. He heard about Emily and suggested that she have a try.
Emily didn’t want to be rejected again, so she hesitated a little about it. As Emily struggled, the door was pushed open and Mr. Buttler called, “Emily, you’re next.” Although kind of nervous, Emily did as Mr. Buttler told her to do. Mr. Buttler sat by the piano to keep Emily company. When Emily finished her testing performance, she thanked Mr. Buttler and knew the result would be posted on the door of the choral room the next day.
Emily couldn’t sleep that night. She was suffering from the feelings that she didn’t fit and the great need to be accepted. By the next morning, her stomach was even in pain because of stress.
注意:续写词数应为150左右Paragraph 1: The next day, Emily nervously glanced at the list on the door of the choral room.
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注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr Wang,
I’m Li Hua from Class 3.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
音乐改变我的生活。内容包括:
1. 讲述你生活中的挫折或困惑;
2. 讲述音乐如何帮助你走出困境。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为100字左右;
2. 写作需具备符合演讲稿范式的开头和结尾;
3. 标题自拟。
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1. 音乐可以使我们放松身心,缓解压力;
2. 音乐可以振奋并鼓舞人心;
3. 音乐能够抚慰我们的心灵,帮助我们走出困境;
4. 音乐可以帮我们更好地了解别的文化
注意:不可逐句翻译,可根据你自己对音乐的理解适当发挥、拓展。
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1.音乐的地位及作用:
1).在生活中扮演重要角色;
2).使人在身体上和精神上感到放松,给予能量;
3).遇到困难时,激励我克服困难;
2.你喜爱的音乐类型及原因。
注意:
1.词数 80 左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头结尾已经给出。
Good morning, everyone!
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Thank you for listening.
1.歌名和选择这首歌的原因;
2.这首歌带给你的感受或影响。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Carl,
How is everything going?
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Yours,
Li Hua
1.介绍礼物;
2.告知赠送的原因;
3.表达祝愿。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
3.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
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Yours, Li Hua
注意:1.词数80左右。
2.开头已给出,不计入总词数。
Good morning! My name is Li Hua.
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1. How does the woman feel about the result of the competition?
A.Excited. | B.Delighted. | C.Disappointed. |
A.Amber. | B.Mary. | C.Linda. |
A.They were not fair. |
B.They made a hard decision. |
C.They didn’t listen carefully. |