Question

【題目】 Music for Life Learning music is important for the educational and personal development of young people!

Learning an instrument: how do pupils choose?

All our teachers are highly qualified and experienced musicians, and pupils can learn to play a wide range of instruments, from the keyboard to the drums(鼓). We have open days when new pupils who are unsure which instrument to choose can come to the centre. They are able to speak to teachers about which instrument might be best for them, and they can also see and hear classes in action.

Who is responsible for buying the instruments?

Parents usually have to provide instruments. But parents of beginners are advised not to buy an instrument until they are told that a place is available. They should also find out from the teacher the most suitable type of instrument to get.

When and where do lessons take place?

Lessons are available in many schools, usually during the day. If there is no lesson available for a particular instrument in a particular school, other arrangements can be made at one of our music centres for lessons on Saturday afternoons or weekday evenings.

How are pupils taught?

Pupils can learn in small groups, in classes or individually, depending on their needs. Small groups of three pupils have lessons that last thirty minutes. Class lessons last forty-five minutes and have at least ten pupils. Individual lessons are offered only to pupils who have some experience.

Starting young: when can pupils begin?

Children are never too young to become interested in music. We have special “Musical Youth” classes for children from the age of 3 to 8. These are designed to encourage young children to enjoy music through a variety of activities including singing, musical games, listening and movement. “Musical Youth” classes take place on Saturday mornings with groups of about 18 children. A parent or other adult must attend each session, and they are encouraged to sit with their children and help them with the activities.

【1】What can we learn from the passage?

A.New pupils can see classes on an open day.

B.Pupils can learn special instruments on Sundays.

C.Parents must accompany pupils during the learning process.

D.Teachers at the centre can provide the right instruments for pupils.

【2】What is the best choice for children with some experience?

A.Lessons for groups of ten.B.Individual lessons.

C.Lessons for small groups of three.D.Special “Musical Youth” classes.

【3】The passage is intended for _____.

A.teachersB.parents

C.musiciansD.pupils

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】B

【3】B

【解析】

本文是一篇應(yīng)用文。文章主要介紹了父母應(yīng)該如何給自己的孩子選擇學(xué)習(xí)樂器以及課程的詳細(xì)內(nèi)容。

【1】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中的“We have open days when new pupils who are unsure which instrument to choose can come to the centre. They are able to speak to teachers about which instrument might be best for them, and they can also see and hear classes in action.”可知，新來的學(xué)生可以在開放日聽課。故選A項。

【2】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第三段最后一句“Individual lessons are offered only to pupils who have some experience.”可知，對有經(jīng)驗(yàn)的孩子來說，單班課是最好的選擇。故選B項。

【3】推理判斷題�？v觀全文，尤其最后一句“A parent or other adult must attend each session, and they are encouraged to sit with their children and help them with the activities.”可知，這篇文章的目的是給父母介紹如何給自己的孩子選擇學(xué)習(xí)樂器。故選B項。