大学英语三级课程学习指导资料（三）

5 In time Beethoven went completely deaf, so deaf that he could not hear even the stormiest parts of his exciting music. But in those years he wrote more gloriously than ever. He could "hear" his music with his mind, if not with his ears. His friends had to write down what they wanted to say to him. He was lonely and often unhappy, but in spite of this, he often wrote joyful music. In his last symphony, the Ninth, a choir(合唱) sings a wonderful Hymn of Joy (欢乐颂). Because of his courage and determination to overcome his terrible disaster, his music has given joy and inspiration to millions of people.
1. To say that Beethoven was "in despair" means that he .
A. was very frightened B. was unhappy C. had given up hope D. was dying
2. Beethoven knew that he was going deaf .
A. after he had consulted doctors B. when he could not hear himself humming a tune
C. when he heard a humming noise D. when the humming noise grew louder
3. The word "infirmity" in the third paragraph means .
A. "weakness" B. "deafness" C . "illness" D. "loss"
4. An exile is a person who .
A. cannot hear properly B. has been sent away by force from his country
C. is suffering from a serious illness D. is depressed and lonely
5. In the fourth paragraph we are told that Beethoven .
A. died bravely B. began to write for wealthy listeners
C. courageously continued to write music D. regained his hearing
6. Which of these words best describes Beethoven's music composed when his hearing began to fail?
A. Stately and elegant. B. Stormy and exciting. C. Quiet and unhappy. D. Loud and noisy.
7. Which of the following titles best sums up the whole passage?
A. The story of Beethoven's life. B. Beethoven becomes deaf.
C. The music of Beethoven. D. Beethoven’s courageous triumph over tragedy.

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