北京市师大附中2011-2012学年上学期初中七年级期(8)

The leaves fluttered（飘扬）over John’s heard. He liked to watch the colors of the trees shine

through the sunlight. It was the same color as his trumpet. John smiled when he thought of the music the leaves made. He looked at his watch; his father would meet him in a few minutes for their first practice in the park.

John and his family lived in an apartment building. He began playing his trumpet in his own

living room two weeks ago. Then the family next door had a new baby. To keep from waking up the baby, John was going to spend his practice time in the park. Although he enjoyed visiting the park, he didn’t want to practice his music there.

John was afraid that he would embarrass himself if he played the wrong notes. And he

imagined his cheeks looking like a red, blown-up balloon. He didn’t want people to watch him as he practiced his music. Unluckily, his father couldn’t possibly understand how embarrassing it would be!

“John, are you ready?” pulling him out of his daydream, his father sat down and began to

play his trumpet.

John looked up at a golden tree. The leaves seemed to be dancing with the tune. He felt

excited as he watched the people walking by and smiling at his father. He wanted to play like that! Immediately, John placed his trumpet to the mouth and blew. Soon, John was having such a great time playing with his father that he didn’t care if he had played a few bad notes.

The golden tree was dancing while John was still playing. Now he and his neighbors could

both be happy.

57. To keep from waking up the baby, John practiced his trumpet_______.

A. in the building

B. in the street

C. in the park

D. in the room

58. John didn’t want to practice his music outside because ___________.

A. his next door neighbor had a new baby B. his father didn’t play together with him C. he didn’t enjoy going to the public park D. he was afraid to play come wrong notes

59. How did John feel when his father was playing?

A. Interested.

B. Excited.

C. Afraid.

D. Bored.

60. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?