【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】[解析] 11-13
Itzhak Perlman was born in Tel Aviv, in 1945. Today he lives in New York City. But his music has made him a citizen of the world. He has played in almost every major city.
He has won many Grammy Awards for his recordings. He has also won Enmy Awards for his work on television.
His legs were damaged because of a disease at the age of four. He uses a wheelchair. But none of this stopped him from playing the violin. He began as a young child. He took his first lesson at the Music Academy of Tel Aviv. Very quickly, his teachers recognized that he had a special gift.
At thirteen he went to the United States to appear on television. His playing earned him the financial aid to attend the Juilliard School in New York. In 1964,Itzhak Perlman won the Leventritt Competition in that city. His international fame had begun.
His music is full of power and strength. It can be sad or joyful, loud or soft. Anyone who has attended his performance will tell you that it is exciting to watch him play. His face changes as the music from his violin changes.
In 1986, President Ronald Reagan honored Itzhak Perlman with a Medal of Liberty. In 2000, President Bill Clinton awarded him the National Medal of Arts. Several major universities have awarded him honors. He continues to receive honors for his music.
Today, Itzhak Perlman is also busy leading orchestras. He appears on television. He teaches young musicians. He has worked with most of the top young violinists. He has recorded every major work for the violin, and has also recorded music like jazz and Jewish folk music.