最新教学资料外研版英语Module 4课下能力提升(十三)阅读理解AIf you have a good ear for music and have completed a formal music training program, you can become a music transcriber.The primary role of a music transcriber is to listen to the music as it is recorded or played and write it down.The first step to become a music transcriber is to complete a test of your listening skills.The ability to clearly differentiate (区分) between notes, tone and pitch is essential in this position and cannot be taught.A musical ear can be developed over time to enjoy music, but the level of detail required is a natural gift.In many countries, a hearing test is performed before any formal music training is started.Students without an ear for music might be encouraged to try different activities.The next step is to obtain formal music training.This training can start as early as age 3 or 4, as soon as the child can tell apart symbols and follow instructions.The piano is the first instrument for most people, because it is among the simplest to learn.As part of the training program, students typically learn how to read sheet music, play according to the notes and perform.Musical theory, composition classes and musical history are all part of any formal music training program and form the base of knowledge required to become a music transcriber.These classes typically are completed after 8 to 10 years of formal music study, typically when the student is in his or her teens or early adulthood.Ear training classes are a standard part of the curriculum and include exercises focused on improving listening skills.The ability to correctly identify notes when played on a variety of instruments is essential for anyone who wants to become a music transcriber, as this is the majority of his or her daily work.In order to become a music transcriber, the student must be able to quickly and accurately record music for a variety of instruments.Without this background，mistakes can be made, and the music written in a way that makes it impossible to play and recreate the same effect.1If someone wants to be a music transcriber, he should first_.Aknow the difference between musicBdevelop a special musical earCreceive formal music trainingDcomplete listening skills test2Children can start formal music training when they can_.Aplay some simple musical instrumentsBplay the piano according to the notesCrecognize symbols and follow instructionsDperform with the help of instructors3The underlined word in Paragraph 4 probably refers to _.AcourseBabilityCgoal Dreality4The passage mainly tells us_.Awhen children can start music trainingBhow to recognize different musicChow to become a music transcriberDwhat is a music transcriberBI fell in love with music from a young age and often sat down making a few songs of my own.What would life be like, I wondered, without a beautiful song？In 1992, I made two love songs for my darling wife and watched tears run down her face as I sang.“Sam, ”she said earnestly, “your songs should be heard by more people.”She got my ballads and started bothering various media people about me, her singing barber husband.Two radio stations took an interest and played the songs.After the programme was aired, I became known in our community as the Singing Barber.The biggest surprise, however, was still to come.I received a call from a music promoter who offered me a longterm recording contract.He explained that he would be investing a lot of money to market my songs.I needed to be wholly focused on selling my records all over Australia.But I hesitated.My friends all told me to go for it.And Mary also thought I should do.“Go, Sam.Ill manage with the family .itll be OK.”I watched my daughter and son playing in the backyard.Soon they would both be in high school .and where would I be？I was so used to my family turning to me for love and support.If I were to start a singing career, I would not only miss them terribly, but also certainly miss out on watching them grow up.Signing this contract would put a huge gap between my family and I .and I couldnt bear it.My family was my life.So I refused the music promoters offer.Im still making music, Im rich in love and I have no regrets.5When the author was offered the contract, most of his friends_.Aenvied himBlaughed at himCencouraged him Ddidnt believe him6Why did the author give up the contract?ABecause his wife was strongly against it.BBecause the pay was not attractive enough.CBecause he wanted to care about his two kids.DBecause he didnt want his family life damaged.7According to the passage, we can infer the author _Aused to be a country singerBpreferred his present lifeCwent on the road to fameDregretted giving up his contract8What does the author mainly intend to tell us?AOne should know himself.BInte