Question

【题目】Teach Yourself How to Play a Musical Instrument

If you're low on cash but interested in learning how to play a new musical instrument, consider some of these tips.

Set a goal for yourself.

【1】 Is it to form a rock band with your friends, play with an orchestra, write music, or to simply play for your own enjoyment? Be realistic about your goals when you're just starting to learn how to play a new instrument.【2】

Research different instruments.

Choosing an instrument takes more than just picking the one that looks the most impressive.There can be many variations(变化) in range as well as other factors that affect the sound like the number of strings on a guitar or bass.【3】 If so, you can see which one you're most comfortable with.

Take lessons.

Consider learning how to play a musical instrument by yourself.There are plenty of books, training videos, and online resources available.They can teach you how to play most instruments.【4】 Take your time while learning, but set aside some time at least every week so that you practise good habits and stay motivated.Once you've mastered basic skills, you'll be well on your way to mastering your chosen instrument.

Never stop learning.

Sometimes it might be frustrating to make little progress or tiresome to keep up with practising.【5】 Work hard at what you want to do and always keep improving.

A．What's more, many of them are completely free.

B．Consider carefully what kind of lessons you want.

C．Think over what you would like to get out of this experience.

D．Therefore, you have got pleasure from playing the instrument.

E．However, remember you had a goal that you wanted to achieve.

F．Most importantly, before you buy, consider trying them out for a bit first.

G．It can be time－consuming at first, but the results can be even more rewarding.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】G

【3】F

【4】A

【5】E

【解析】

本文为说明文。本文是告诉如果你的资金有限，但又对演奏乐器感兴趣的话，如何自学演奏乐器。首先必须设定一个可行的目标；研究不同的乐器后再购乐器，在购买之前要试一下看看是否是最舒服的；自学时可选择书、视频等免费的资料；最为重要的是如果是进步很小或感觉练习很无聊时一定要坚持，并不断提高，这样你就会达到目标。

【1】考查对上下文的理解及推理判断能力。本段的主题句是为自己设定一个目标。分析选项可知，只有C项（想想你想从这次经历中得到什么）与目标有关。再分析本小题后的内容可知，你学乐器的目的是什么。是组成乐队还是为了乐趣而学，可知这是学乐器的目的。而且本段中有Be realistic about your goals与C项意义重复，故选C项。

【2】考查对上下文的理解及推理判断能力。根据上一句“当你刚刚开始学习如何演奏一种新乐器时，要使你的目标现实一些”这是因为“学习乐器开始很耗时的”，分析选项可知，G项（首先，这可能是耗时的，但结果会更值得）符合题意，故选G项。

【3】考查对上下文的理解及推理判断能力。本段的中心句是“Research different instruments.”根据下面的内容可知，“对乐器有了一定的研究后就要购买。购买时有注意点。尤其是本小题后的“如果这样做的话，你可以知道哪一个是你最舒服的。”分析选项可知，选项F与购买乐器有关。把F项放入句中“最重要的是，在你买之前，先考虑试穿用一下。这样的话，你可以知道你最喜欢哪一种”，可知上下文的语境一致，故选F项。

【4】考查对上下文的理解及推理判断能力。本段的中心句是“上课”。本段的内容是学习演奏乐器可以通过看书，培训视频和在线资源等方式来学习，这些都是免费的。分析选项可知A项（而且，很多乐器是完全免费的），符合语境，故选A项。

【5】考查对上下文的理解及推理判断能力。本段主要是说“有时可能没有进步令人沮丧或感觉练习让人烦躁，但也不能停止。朝向你的目标前进并不断改进”。分析选项可知E项（记住你有一个你想要达到的目标）符合语境。放入句中 “有时候，可能进步极小，很令人沮丧，感觉练习也是令人无聊的。然而，记住你有一个你想要达到的目标。努力做你想做的事情，并不断改进”，由此可知句意完整，故选E项。