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C(2025.湖北武汉中学月考)
There has been a battle raging in my living room 一 a deep−rooted standoff that began when I was a child of about nine.That is the age I was when my parents purchased a second−hand piano to support my continuing musical training.
Some may characterise it as a love−hate relationship, even though I believe the bond between us is more than that.Of course,on the “ hate ” side there were plenty of frustrating hours spent practising,the forced performances for relatives,the trimmed fingernails. And the responsibility I had to shoulder,as my family sacrificed a lot for me to have piano lessons, because I had talent.My teachers said so and, truthfully, my heart said so,too.But all too often it felt like a burden.
There was also love on that piano bench. There were times when I could feel the music ring through me.I could feel it vibrate through my fingers.The connection between two people when performing a duet was beautiful.When my music landed on my audience it made me want to play forever.
But my musical talent did not survive my teenage years.It was no competition for the freedom I sought and eventually fought for.
When I had a home of my own,the piano mostly sat unloved or at least unused,feeling fingers on the keys only during Christmas and when my own children took piano lessons.
I know every inch of this piano.I spent years of my life in front of this piano..Awaiting my free will to ripen enough to release me from lessons.Awaiting my life to begin.Awaiting my mother to leave the room so I could secretly read my book while practising scales.
It feels like I am giving away the family pet. So here Is it playing my last tune before the movers take the piano away and surprisingly there lies a growing desire for something else.It is time to clear the air to let in a different melody.Time to say,“ Thank you for being part of my life,” take a bow and leave the stage...with one final note rising up alongside the dust in a sunbeam.
28. 新考法 What does the underlined word “ stand off ” in Paragraph 1 mean?
A.Conflict.
B.Challenge.
C.Relationship.
D.Understanding.
29.Why did the author feel frustrated about playing the piano?
A.She lacked the talent in playing the piano.
B.She had to give up activities she enjoyed.
C.She felt burdened because of the responsibility.
D.She couldn't express her emotions through music.
30.What can we learn about the author in Paragraph 5?
A.The author looked forward to growing up.
B.The piano took away the author's freedom.
C.The author made a great effort to learn the piano.,
D.The author preferred reading to playing the piano.
31.What is the most suitable title for the passage?
A.A Farewell to My Piano
B.Challenges of Playing the Piano
C.Love and Responsibility in Music
D.Reflection on My Musical Journey

答案： 28.A 词义猜测题。本句是文章主题句。根据第二段中的“Some may characterise it as a love-hate relationship，even though I believe the bond between us is more than that. Of course，on the ‘hate’ side there were plenty of frustrating hours spent practising，the forced performances for relatives，the trimmed fingernails.”及第三段中的“There was also love on that piano bench.”可知，作者对这架二手钢琴的情感是矛盾的，既有爱又有恨，由此可知画线词词义为“冲突，矛盾”。故选 A。 29.C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Of course，on the ‘hate’ side there were plenty of frustrating hours spent practising，the forced performances for relatives，the trimmed fingernails. And the responsibility I had to shoulder，as my family sacrificed a lot for me to have piano lessons，because I had talent. My teachers said so and，truthfully，my heart said so，too. But all too often it felt like a burden.”可知，作者是因为有了这架钢琴，多了很多责任，觉得很有负担，所以对此感到沮丧。故选 C。 30.B 推理判断题。根据第五段内容可知，作者认为练钢琴占据了自己很多时间，剥夺了自己做自己喜欢做的事情的自由。故选 B。 31.A 主旨大意题。根据最后一段中的“It feels like I am giving away the family pet. So here I sit playing my last tune before the movers take the piano away and surprisingly there lies a growing desire for something else.”可知，作者回顾了多年来对这架钢琴的复杂情感，最后表示要把钢琴处理掉了。所以“A Farewell to My Piano”最适合做文章标题。故选 A。 →farewell 意为“告别，再见”