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[2024·广东省惠州市第二次调研考试]The input Dad has on my career is incomparable. My earliest memories are of Dad sitting in the kitchen playing the guitar, listening to his favourite song by his favourite singer, and encouraging his little girl to poke (戳) keys randomly on the piano. Even watching TopofthePops, he would get so passionate about music in it. We weren't a religious family, but there was something spiritual about Dad's connection with music.
Music also became a source of comfort for me. I failed to do well academically at school and had no friends. Being at school consumed so much of my emotional energy. Instead of going to school to learn stuff, I felt as though I was simply trying to get people to like me. Things were better, but the only time I truly felt happy was when I was at home listening to music with Mum and Dad or writing songs on the piano—and the older I got, the more powerful music felt.
Dad was always my biggest supporter. When I started giving live performances at the local bar, he was the one who drove me there and back. Freeing up that time wasn't easy for an actor. His job might mean three weeks in the Czech Republic or working with George Lucas on TheAdventuresofYoungIndianaJones in Hollywood.
Dad has been involved with some amazing stuff, but Daddy Pig is the one that's had the biggest impact all over the world. When I was flying to Australia for my first tour, I was trying to find something to watch on the little screen and I noticed they had PeppaPig. If I'm missing home and family, I always put it on. Daddy Pig is a fairly real version of my dad—he loves chocolate cake, he's funny and usually breaks things when he's trying to mend them. Mum and Dad were friends with one of the producers of the show and I often wonder if he looked at my dad and thought, “That's him...that's Daddy Pig.”
1．What can we learn about the author's father?
A．He was good at writing songs.
B．He was attached to music in his soul.
C．He encouraged her to play the guitar.
D．He was passionate about watching TV series.
2．How did the author's father support her career?
A．By picking her up in a tight schedule.
B．By doing a demanding job as an actor.
C．By watching her musical performances.
D．By giving live performances at the local bar.
3．Why did the author mention PeppaPig?
A．It's her favourite childhood cartoon.
B．She saw her father through Daddy Pig.
C．She took pride in this world famous cartoon.
D.It's a cartoon about her hometown and motherland.
4．Which of the following can best describe the author's Dad?
A．Funny and honest.
B．Strict and hardworking.
C．Famous and patient.
D．Supportive and influential.
