The Kennedy Elementary School band(乐队) is special.That's because Tony Boland,a member of it,is a 79-year-old flute(长笛) player.His story tells us that you're never too old to toot the flute.

After working at the school for more than ten years,Tony joined the fifth graders in the band.His grandchildren were at the school.He helps children with their reading.

He started tooting the flute many years ago,when his wife tried to throw away (扔掉) their daughter's flute.

“You will play better if you play with others,” he told a reporter.

Brian Enabnit thought Tony would make a difference to the band.

“He's great.He's helping the students around him,” Enabnit said.

Tony practises with the students once a week and performs with them.They played at the Dubuque Community School District's Band Festival earlier this month.

Fifth-grade student Courtney Less thought her older classmate was successful.

“He's an excellent player,” Courtney said.“All of us are afraid when giving a performance,but he isn't.”

1.Why is Kennedy Elementary School band special?

A. Because there is only a boy in it. B. Because it has a member of 79 years old.

C. Because its members are fifth graders. D. Because it gave a performance earlier this month.

2.The underlined word “toot” means “________”.

A. have B. make C. play D. pay

3.How often does Tony practise with the students?

A. Once a week. B. Once a day. C. Twice a week. D. Twice a day.

4.We can learn ________ from the passage.

A. there are five players in the band B. Tony also helps the students to read

C. Tony doesn't like playing with others D. Courtney Less is Tony's grandchild

5.What's the best title for the passage?

A. A Special School B. How to Help Others

C. How to Be Different D. Never Too Old to Learn

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