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At the age of seven I started taking violin lessons. I practiced half an hour every day, went to lessons once a week, and occasionally played in a group concert. Like most kids, I always thought practicing was boring. If my parents hadn't been there to make me practice, I probably would have put down my violin and never have picked it up again.
I met Moira when I was 11 at an Irish music party. Moira hosted the party that night, playing the violin, singing and dancing. She made sure that everyone in the room got involved and had a great time. I immediately fell in love with the music she played and the energy that she brought to it. Just a few days after that party, I took my first lesson with Moira, and I continued taking lessons with Moira throughout middle school.
When I started playing the violin with Moira, playing music became something that I loved. She introduced me to so many types of music, from Irish to Old Time, to Cajun. Moira also taught me to play the guitar. Soon we started performing together and were shocked to discover that people actually wanted to hear us! When I began to play the violin, practicing was something that I did at home in my living room, but with Moira's influence it quickly became something that I did everywhere. I played on street corners, at festivals, at the beach, at parties, at weddings, and late at night in my friends' kitchens.
Moira took the music out of the classroom and brought it to life. Her passion (激情) was not only for playing music, but also for sharing it. My time with Moira allowed me to grow both musically and personally. I have met so many special people and had so many invaluable experiences. Moira has proven to be the most important influence in my musical development, and also my invaluable friend.
1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The writer had her violin lessons every day.
B. The writer disliked the kids who hated the violin.
C. The writer usually played music in school concerts.
D. At first the writer was not active in learning the violin.
2. What can we infer from the passage?
A. The writer was proud of Moira’s achievements in music.
B. The writer became a popular local actress.
C. The writer spent all her spare time playing the violin.
D. The writer had more selfconfidence in terms of performing.
3. What can we know from the last paragraph?
A. Moira didn't like to play music in the classroom
B. Moira helped the writer a lot with her personal life.
C. Moira had great influence on the writer's life.
D. Moira was very thankful for the writer's support.
4. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. My Way to Success.
B. My Invaluable Friend.
C. My Middle School Life.
D. How I Learned the Violin.
【答案】1. D 2. D 3. C 4. B
【解析】
这是一篇记叙文。作者不是特别喜欢小提琴，但这些在遇到Moira后有了改变。和Moira在一起的时光让作者在音乐和个人方面都有所成长，Moira在音乐和人生上对作者产生了巨大影响。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的If my parents hadn't been there to make me practice, I probably would have put down my violin and never have picked it up again.(如果我的父母不再那儿让我练习，我可能已经放下小提琴，再也不会练习了)可推测，作者一开始并没有积极主动地学习小提琴。D. At first the writer was not active in learning the violin.(一开始她对小提琴学习不积极)符合以上说法，故选D项。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的When I began to play the violin, practicing was something that I did at home in my living room, but with Moira's influence it quickly became something that I did everywhere. I played on street corners, at festivals, at the beach, at parties, at weddings, and late at night in my friends' kitchens.(我开始拉小提琴时，只在家里演奏，但是在Moira的影响下，我可以在任何地方演奏。我在街角、节日、沙滩、婚礼、在深夜里，在朋友的家里演奏)可推测，作者对小提琴演奏变得自信了，因为她可以在其它地方，在公共场合演奏了。D. The writer had more selfconfidence in terms of performing.(在演奏方面作者更自信了)符合以上推测，故选D项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段的My time with Moira allowed me to grow both musically and personally. I have met so many special people and had so many invaluable experiences. (我和Moira在一起的时光让我在音乐和个人方面都有所成长。我遇到了很多特别的人，有了很多宝贵的经验)可知，Moira对作者的人生有很大影响。 C. Moira had great influence on the writer’s life.( Moira对作者的人生有很大影响)符合以上说法，故选C项。
【4题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章的主要内容，尤其是最后一段的Moira has proven to be the most important influence in my musical development, and also my invaluable friend.( 事实证明，Moira是我音乐发展的重要影响，同时也是我最珍贵的朋友)可知，本文主要讲述了对于作者来说亦师亦友的Moira对她在音乐和人生上的积极影响。B. My Invaluable Friend.(我珍贵的朋友)可以作为本文标题，故选B项。
