Music to My Ears Robby was 10 for his first piano lesson in my class. Much as he
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Music to My Ears
Robby was 10 for his first piano lesson in my class.Much as he tried, he ____ even the basic rhythm. However, he dutifully reviewedthe pieces that I required.
Over the months he tried and tried while I ____and encouraged him. At the end of each lesson he'd always say, "My mom'sgoing to hear me play some day." ____ it seemed hopeless.
I only knew his mother from a ____as she waited in heraged car to pick him up. Then one day Robby stopped coming. I was secretly ____that he stopped because of his lack of ability.
Weeks later I informed thestudents, including Robby, of the coming recital（独奏）.To my ____, Robby asked me if he could be included. I told him he really didnot qualify because he had ____ out. He said his mom had been sick and unableto take him to lessons but he was still ____ .
“I've just got to play!" he ____. Somethinginside me let me allow him to.
Then came the recital night. The gym was ____ withparents. I put Robby up ____, thinking that I could save his poor performancethrough my “curtain closer（谢幕）.”
The recital went off smoothly. Then Robby came up onstage. His clothes were wrinkled and his hair was ____. "Why didn't hismother at least make him comb his hair for this special night?" I thought.
Robby pulled out the piano bench and began. I was not____ for what I heard next. His fingers were ____ on the keys. Never had Iheard Mozart played so well by people of his age. After he ended, everyone was____ their feet in wild applause.
In ____ I ran up on stage and put my arms aroundRobby. "I've never heard you play like that, Robby! How did you ____it?"
Robby explained, "Well, Miss Hondorf…remember Itold you my mom was sick? …____ she had cancer and passed away yesterday. Shewas born deaf, so tonight she could hear me play in heaven. I wanted to make itspecial."
There wasn’t a ____ eye in the house. That night Ifelt he was the teacher and I was the pupil, for it was he who taught me themeaning of perseverance and ____.
1.A. lacked B. had C. showed D. got
2.A. listened B. learned C. checked D. played
3.A. And B. But C. So D. Or
4.A. conversation B.performance C. distance D. picture
5.A. guilty B. sad C. anxious D. glad
6.A. relief B. surprise C.pleasure D. satisfaction
7.A. stepped B. worn C.run D. dropped
8.A. acting B. performing C. practicing D. recording
9.A. insisted B. suggested C. complained D. threatened
10.A. lined B. packed C. piled D. filled
11.A. least B. most C. first D. last
12.A. messy B. cool C. neat D. dull
13.A. eager B. concerned C. prepared D. grateful
14.A. hesitating B. dancing C. touching D. crawling
15.A. over B. under C. in D. on
16.A. chaos B. tears C.silence D. return
17.A. find B. feel C. make D. like
18.A. Gradually B.Suddenly C. Frequently D. Actually
19.A. dry B. curious C. bright D. wet
20.A. regret B. talent C. love D. courage
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【答案】
1.A
2.A
3.B
4.C
5.D
6.B
7.D
8.C
9.A
10.D
11.D
12.A
13.C
14.B
15.D
16.B
17.C
18.D
19.A
20.C
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