高中英语语法填空:短文题型能力练习 Test 18

高中英语语法填空:短文题型能力练习 Test 18

Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert. After they were 　61　 (seat), 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 　62　 (event) explored his way 　63　 a door marked “NO ADMITTANCE.” 　64　 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. In horror, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the key board, innocently picking out Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.

At that moment, the great piano master made his entrance, quickly 　65　 (move) 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 running obbligato. Together, the old master and the young novice transformed a 　66　 (frighten) situation into a wonderfully 　67　 (creation) experience. The audience was mesmerized.

That's the way it is in life. 　68　 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 trust in the hands of a Greater Power, our life's work truly can be beautiful.

Next time you set out to accomplish great feats, listen 　69　 (careful). You can hear the voice of the 　70　 , whispering in your ear, “Don't quit. Keep playing.”