When William, a 10-year-old boy planned to learn the piano, the music teacher was reluctant （不愿意）to accept him. She 31 her students to start their music lessons at a young age when their 32 were able to move quickly and easily.
“William, why do you want to learn the piano?” the teacher asked.
“I want to play for my mother.”
She noticed the 33 in his eyes as he answered her. She had no heart to 34 and accepted William as her student. But at each music lesson, William appeared to be in a hurry and played 35 “My mother is waiting outside for me,” he would tell the teacher. She was tempted to advise William not to 36 his time with lessons anymore as he 37 hit the right notes. 38 there was something about William — - she was fascinated with the tender look in his eyes 39 he mentioned “Mother”.
Suddenly, William stopped coming for his lessons. At the end of the semester year, the music teacher decided to 40 a piano recital (独奏会) for her students and she asked them to participate.
She was 41 to find William’s application to contribute a musical piece. She would place him last in the recital 42 he made mistakes.
The day came and William appeared. 43 it was his turn to play, William bowed before the audience and said he was thankful for the music teacher’s 44 with him. “Tonight I am dedicating (献)my music to my mother.” he said.
Everyone later asked why William did not bring his mother as she would 45 be proud. William replied, “My mother was 46 and she could never 47 me play during her life time. 48 she sacrificed her time and money to let me learn the piano. This morning Mother passed away. I am sure she is now 49 as she can hear my piano recital. I chose a piece of piano music by Beethoven. As you all know, Beethoven was deaf by the end of his career. But music always symbolized his 50 for freedom and I would like to dedicate it to Mother.”
1.. A. hoped B. persuaded C. allowed D. preferred
2.. A. fingers B. brains C. eyes D. arms
3.. A. surprise B. joys C. tears D. disappointment
4.. A. put him down B. turn him down C. put him off D. turn him off
5.. A. badly B. nicely C. carefully D. patiently
6.. A. pass B. take C. kill D. waste
7.. A. ever B. never C. even D. always
8.. A. Instead B. Therefore C. Then D. But
9.. A. at one time B. from time to time C. each time D. the first time
10.. A. support B. take C. intend D. organize
11.. A. delighted B. surprised C. curious D. angry
12.. A. as far as B. if only C. in case D. now that
13.. A. Until B. Since C. While D. When
14.. A. patience B. advice C. guide D. concern
15.. A. surely B. gradually C. finally D. quickly
16.. A. blind B. deaf C. ill D. wounded
17.. A. watch B. appreciate C. teach D. hear
18.. A. Besides B. Then C. Yet D. Otherwise
19.. A. happy B. relaxed C. free D. sad
20.. A. effort B. struggle C. belief D. challenge
For a long time, he hesitated whether he should tell us ____ what had happened.
A. at dusk B. at length C. at present D. at stake
.To improve your health, you can _________ 25— 30 minutes three or four times a week to do simple things such as walking ,cycling or running .
A. give off B. turn down C. take over D. set aside
There is even an animal whose tail will so that it can run away if someone grabs it.
A. break up B. break out C. break off D. break down
Founded by Li Kaifu in September 2009, Innovation Workshop is ____ to help Chinese young people create successful starting-up companies
A. commented B. confirmed C. concluded D. committed
The director added a few characters and changed some names in this movie but _______ this is a true story.
A. completely B. necessarily C. essentially D. gradually
