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Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.We haven't found the solution (解决办法) yet,but I'm sure we're on right way.
2.Usually,each book has its contents (目录) in the front of it.
3.Her fluent (流利的) ballet movements surprised all the students present at the party.
4.Reading literature (文学作品) is considered to be important for the students.
5.Obviously (明显地) he is interested in music as well as (in) painting.
6.To our surprise,the little boy is free from any sense of responsibility (责任).
7.That two editors (主编) are debating the content of the book.
8.My classmates and I usually work as volunteers (志愿者) in the library at weekends.
9.He seems to be doing nothing,but actually (事实上) he is just waiting for the chance.
10.She is working hard every day in order to improve (提高) her English.
Ⅱ.阅读理解
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Public schools in Washington,D.C.provide students with musical instruments (乐器) for free.When something goes wrong with an instrument,Charles West and Larry Jernigan do the repairs.Both men do their work with a passion (激情).For them,it's important that students have a joyful experience with music.
The two have worked together for almost 20 years.This year alone,they've fixed about 450 instruments.Both men are musicians and music lovers,so learning to do repairs came naturally.
“I have been a musician all my life,” says West.“I played in an orchestra (管弦乐队) here in the city.I majored in music in college.I played in an army band.”
Jernigan's musical interests are varied.“I was formerly trained in the piano and guitar.The alto sax and the flute,I picked up while working here.”
In addition to fixing instruments,the two also go to schools to teach teachers and students on how to make small repairs on their own.
West believes if children start early and stay involved with music,it will enrich other areas of their lives.“I see that in other kids.I see it in myself.I have seen it hundreds of times and it works,” he says.“They learn teamwork.They learn patience and respect.”
But West has concerns about the future of music