1 . Why doesn’t the conductor face the audience?    1    As the only person with his back to the audience, the conductor is a figure who is bathed in the spotlight, but his complex work requires a high degree of musical skill, as well as an ability to extract what he desires out of the group of artists he leads--his orchestra.

    2    A person may become a conductor without graduating from the conducting department of a music school or studying in any kind of conductor’s training program. However, becoming the conductor of a famous orchestra requires a great deal more than what is needed merely to join an orchestra.

    3    These naturally examine a conductor’s technique and musical interpretation while he conducts an orchestra through a prepared piece of music, but they also involve a sight-reading element.    4    The conductor then has to sit in a room and memorize the piece before coming out and leading the orchestra through the piece by memory. Not only does the conductor have to make his arm and hand motion properly, and signal all the entrances of each instrument, he has to point out intentional mistakes made by the orchestra members on the spot.

The least capabilities a conductor must have are: The ability to memorize an entire score. A good ear for distinguishing correct notes among the music of the entire orchestra.    5    

Of the conductors that meet these requirements, those with better musical insight and a higher level of charisma(魅力) will succeed.

A．The need for a common musical standard becomes necessary

B．The ability to lead a group of professional musicians

C．There are many conducting competitions

D．For this, the score of music is given to the conductor on site

E．This is how the role of the conductor came to be established

F．The role of the conductor is in fact not well understood

G．There are no examinations for becoming a conductor

2 . Are you interested both in camp and music? Maybe the MSU Community Music School is a better place for you to go! It offers different music camps this summer!

Rock Camp

June 23-27, 2014

$220

It is held for middle and high school students who have some experience playing their instruments (guitar, bass, drums, or keyboard). Bands will be coached by members of The Outer Vibe.

At camp, students will form and work in their own bands based on musical interest and skill level. They will learn songs in preparation for an end-of-camp rock concert at The Loft on June 27!

Band Camp

July 14-18, 2014

$215

It’s a camp for middle school students who have completed at least one year of instrumental study. This camp provides students with an opportunity to perform with other talented students, and receive class about musical skills. Then a concert for parents and friends will be held on July 18 at Fairchild Theatre.

Musical Theatre Camp

July 14-25, 2014

$300 for Grades 9-12

$220 for Grades 2-8

This camp is held for elementary, middle and high school students. Campers in grades 9-12 will spend the full two weeks developing skills including voice development, dancing, and prop (道具) design. Campers in grades 2-8 will join them in the second week, and the camp will give a final performance featuring scenes and songs from many popular musicals.

Beginning Strings (弦乐器) Camp

August 4-8, 2014

$185

This camp will introduce violins, violas and cellos (中提琴和大提琴) to children ages 6-12. It will give the students lessons by professional string teachers, along with singing and music theory games. Instruments are provided by CMS through a donation by Marshall Music Co. for students who do not have one. At the end of the camp, there will be a final performance to show what the students have learned.

1. If a sixth-grader wants to take part in a camp about musicals, how much will he spend?

A．$185.

B．$215.

C．$220.

D．$300.

2. What do the four camps have in common?

A．They all invite some famous stars to teach.

B．They are all open to students in all grades.

C．They are all organized by Marshall Music Co.

D．They all include an end-of-camp performance.

3. The author writes this text mainly to encourage students to _____.

A．take part in the music camps

B．learn different kinds of music

C．have a wonderful summer holiday

D．visit the MSU Community Music School

3 . 音乐在我们生活中起着重要的作用，生活中不能缺少音乐。音乐可以帮助我们调节情绪，紧张的时候可以使我们轻松，忧伤的时候可以使我们快乐。请根据提示写一篇100词左右的短文，谈谈音乐的重要性，可适当发挥。
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