单选题
Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation.
单选题
What is the main purpose of Mr. Lorden's visit this time? A. To attend the Arts Festival. B. To have a holiday and visit some friends. C. To visit a cello exhibition. D. To give some tutorial lessons.
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[解析] 4-7 W: Welcome to visit our city, Mr. Lorden. But, of course, you have been here before, haven't you? M: Yes, I have. What a good memory you have! I was here for the Arts Festival last year. W: [4]And what will you be doing on this visit? M: Oh,[4]I came here primarily for a holiday and to see some friends. But I will also be giving some private cello lessons as well. W: I believe that your cello is rather special, Is that true? M: Oh, yes. It was made for my uncle by a very expert Italian cello maker called Mario. When I began cello lessons at the age of eight,[5]he said that when I grew big enough to handle a full-sized cello he would give it to me. W: So when a child begins to play the cello, he or she starts on a smaller instrument? M: Of course, or he would be very uncomfortable. Many children begin with a half- sized cello, but as I was big for my age, [6]I began with a two-thirds-sized cello. W: Are you going to other places on this trip and will you take your cello with you? M: Yes, very definitely. W: But, isn't it difficult taking a cello around with you? M: Not really.[7]I just reserve two seats when I'm traveling anywhere, one for me and one for my cello. It's such a precious instrument to me that it hardly ever leaves my side.
单选题
Which of the following is CORRECT? A. Mr. Lorden's cello was specially made for him by his uncle. B. Mr. Lorden got the cello from his uncle. C. Mr. Lorden has been using the cello since the age of eight. D. A cello maker gave the cello to Mr. Lorden as a present.
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】
单选题
What is the size of Mr. Lorden's cello when he began to play? A. Half size. B. Two-thirds size. C. Full size. D. Three-fifths size.
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】
单选题
How does Mr. Lorden do with his cello when he's traveling? A. He reserves a seat for it. B. He leaves it at home. C. He ships it by express. D. He shares the seat with the cello.