Wishing to encourage her young son to make more progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert. After they were seated, the mother spotted a friend in the audience and walked down the aisle to greet her. Seizing the opportunity to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy rose and eventually found his way through a door marked “NO ADMITTANCE.” When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her seat and discovered that the child was missing.
Suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights focused on the impressive Steinway on stage. To her horror, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the keyboard, innocently picking out Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.
At that moment, the great pianist made his entrance, quickly moved to the piano, and whispered in the boy’s ear, “Don’t quit. Keep playing.” Then leaning over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in a bass part. Soon his right arm reached around to the other side of the child and he added a melody. Together, the old master and the young beginner transformed a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience. The audience was amazed and, as it finished, they cheered.
That’s the way it is in life. What we can accomplish on our own is hardly noteworthy. We try our best, but the results aren’t exactly graceful flowing music. But when we put our trust in the hands of a Greater Power, our life’s work can be truly beautiful. Next time you set out to accomplish great feats, listen carefully. You can hear the voice of the Master, whispering in your ear, “Don’t quit, and keep playing.”

  1. 1.

    The reason why the boy went to the piano was that ________.

    1. A.
      he was encouraged to explore
    2. B.
      his mother forced him to have a look
    3. C.
      he was invited by the pianist
    4. D.
      he was exploring the concert hall
  2. 2.

    What the famous pianist did at the beginning of the concert showed ________.

    1. A.
      what a great pianist he was
    2. B.
      what a skilled pianist he was
    3. C.
      what an upright man he was
    4. D.
      what a strong man he was
  3. 3.

    What did the author really want to tell us in the last paragraph?

    1. A.
      Not being interrupted by others is important.
    2. B.
      Life needs one’s own effort combined with guidance and cooperation.
    3. C.
      It is necessary for us to keep doing everything.
    4. D.
      It is important for us to get help from a famous person.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the City of Melbourne's tourism program.
If you would like to receive an email advising you of the next recruitment(招募) intake, please email tourism@melbourne.vic.gov.au. 
Information about volunteering with Tourism Melbourne
Volunteers play a vital role in the City of Melbourne’s tourism services. They provide information on Melbourne to around two million visitors each year. Their love and knowledge of the city and regional Victoria adds to Melbourne's reputation as a friendly, welcoming and culturally vibrant (有活力的) city.
The City of Melbourne’s tourism branch generally conducts two volunteer recruitment intakes each year for the following tourism programs:
City Ambassadors Melbourne Visitor Booth at Bourke Street Mall Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square Melbourne Greeter Service   Places are limited and prospective volunteers must participate in a selection process based around the following criteria. Volunteers must be:
第一节   passionate about Melbourne
第二节   customer service focused
第三节   familiar with computer
第四节   available for one four-hour shift (either morning or afternoon) each week for a minimum of one year
第五节   team players who love meeting with people
第六节   able to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Melbourne’s values(as outlined in the online application)
More information
To find out more about becoming a tourism volunteer, contact us online or phone 03 9658 9658.
For other volunteering opportunities, see national volunteer recruitment website Go Volunteer.

  1. 1.

    Where will you most probably read the above passage?

    1. A.
      In classified tourism advertisements.
    2. B.
      In a radio report of a tourism program.
    3. C.
      In a book review about volunteering.
    4. D.
      On a local government website.
  2. 2.

    Which of the following is NOT one of the requirements for a volunteer?

    1. A.
      Owning a driver’s license.
    2. B.
      Enjoying meeting people.
    3. C.
      Having computer skills.
    4. D.
      A four-hour shift each week.
  3. 3.

    It can be inferred from the passage that ______.

    1. A.
      the program’s recruitment takes place every two years
    2. B.
      Go Volunteer offers more information about Melbourne’s volunteer program
    3. C.
      if you know Melbourne well, you are sure to be admitted as a tourism volunteer
    4. D.
      even though you are interested in the program, you can’t be its member right now
  4. 4.

    What would be the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      Does Volunteering Pay Back?
    2. B.
      Welcome to the City of Melbourne!
    3. C.
      Tourism Volunteer Program.
    4. D.
      Interest and Tourism Volunteering.
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