【正确答案】
B、D
【答案解析】[解析] 5-7
M: Before you undertake a career in the arts. there are a number of factors to consider. Whether your goal is to be an actor or an animator, a saxophonist or a sculptor, talent is an essential considerati,~n. But talent alone won't guarantee a successful career in the arts; you also need training, experience, and self- discipline. Most importantly, however, you should realize that a career in the arts requires a personal sense of commitment--a calling--because art does have a history of insecure employment. A lot of artists find it difficult--even impossible---to live on the money they make from their art. Most have to supplement their income by teaching, or by working behind the scenes, or by doing other work not related to the arts.
W: In your opinion, what's the best way for us to know if we really have a calling to art?
M: Well ... those of you who are interested in art as a career should talk with arts professionals, ,Jr work in the arts yourselves. Professionals can give good firsthand advice, but experience is the best way to get a feel for the field.
W: What kind of experience? I mean ... how do we get started?
M: Experience doesn't have to be formal. It can be part-time or volunteer work. For example, if you want to be a photographer or graphic designer, you could work for your school newspaper. Or if your interest is acting, you could start out in cowmunity theater. The important thing is getting started-- spending time doing something in your chosen medium.
5. According to the professor, what factors are important in choosing a career in the arts?
Talent is an important factor for a career in the arts: ...there are a number of factors to consider Whether your goal is to be an actor or an animator, a saxophonist or a sculptor, talent is an essential consideration. Experience is another important factor: ...you also need training, experience...; ... experience is the best way to get a feel for the field.
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[解析]
According to the professor, why does a career in the arts require a special calling?
The professor says: ...a career in the arts requires a personal sense of commitment--a calling--because art does have a history of insecure employment.
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[解析]
How does the professor suggest one get started in a career in the arts?
The woman asks: ...how do we get started? The professor replies: Experience doesn't have to be formal It can be part-time or volunteer work; The important thing is getting started-- spending time doing something in your chosen medium.