题目
A recent story on TikTok showed how two neighbors found companionship （陪伴） and a new spirit in life during COVID-19，thanks to a shared love of the piano. The heartbreaking story started when Giorgio Lo Porto heard his neighbor playing the piano through their dividing wall.Lo Porto is an Italian living in London.He reached out to his neighbor and left a note，saying if he or she could play My Heart Will Go On.The mystery neighbor agreed，suggesting they play together.Over time the music between two complete strangers became a regular weekend engagement（约会）. A week later，the pair finally met and "it was better than expected，"shared Lo Porto.The mystery pianist happened to be a78-year-old Polish man named Emil."He lost his wife in December due to COVID-19 and all he has been left is the piano.And he plays at2 p.m.every weekend because his wife loved it，" shared Lo Porto. While Emil didn't want to appear on any of the videos，he did share his thankfulness to Lo Porto for keeping him motivated during a most emotional and lonely time.When the pair offered each other company，Emil also inspired Lo Porto to continue writing his own song.And Emil reported being happier after playing music with Lo Porto and was thankful to those who watched their performance. The bittersweet story shows the unbelievable influence two complete strangers can have on each other.Emil moved out at the end of February.Lo Porto wrote，"Dear Emil，you changed my life.You gave me back my passion （激情），and we shared that with the world.You'll be in my heart.I'll keep playing，thinking of how powerful music can be.You said I was your light，but you've been mine too.Bye，Emil."（1）What happened after Lo Porto left a note for Emil？ ____ A.Emil helped with Lo Porto's studies.B.Emil started to share his music online.C.They worked together to create new mu sic.D.They performed music together through the wall.（2）Why does Emil play the piano at a special time？ ____ A.To remember his wife.B.To improve his piano skills.C.To express his thanks to Lo Porto.D.To cheer people up during COVID-19.（3）What can we infer about the two men from Paragraph 4？ ____ A.They missed their ordinary life in the past.B.They encouraged each other through music.C.They wished to spend more time with their families.D.They wanted to become famous by posting their music online.（4）What message does the author intend to show in the text？ ____ A.We should be independent in difficult times.B.Young people should do their part to help the old.C.We all can be the light of somebody if reaching out.D.People should take some time to enjoy their hobbies.
A recent story on TikTok showed how two neighbors found companionship （陪伴） and a new spirit in life during COVID-19，thanks to a shared love of the piano.
The heartbreaking story started when Giorgio Lo Porto heard his neighbor playing the piano through their dividing wall.Lo Porto is an Italian living in London.He reached out to his neighbor and left a note，saying if he or she could play My Heart Will Go On.The mystery neighbor agreed，suggesting they play together.Over time the music between two complete strangers became a regular weekend engagement（约会）.
A week later，the pair finally met and "it was better than expected，"shared Lo Porto.The mystery pianist happened to be a78-year-old Polish man named Emil."He lost his wife in December due to COVID-19 and all he has been left is the piano.And he plays at2 p.m.every weekend because his wife loved it，" shared Lo Porto.
While Emil didn't want to appear on any of the videos，he did share his thankfulness to Lo Porto for keeping him motivated during a most emotional and lonely time.When the pair offered each other company，Emil also inspired Lo Porto to continue writing his own song.And Emil reported being happier after playing music with Lo Porto and was thankful to those who watched their performance.
The bittersweet story shows the unbelievable influence two complete strangers can have on each other.Emil moved out at the end of February.Lo Porto wrote，"Dear Emil，you changed my life.You gave me back my passion （激情），and we shared that with the world.You'll be in my heart.I'll keep playing，thinking of how powerful music can be.You said I was your light，but you've been mine too.Bye，Emil."
（1）What happened after Lo Porto left a note for Emil？ ____
A.Emil helped with Lo Porto's studies.
B.Emil started to share his music online.
C.They worked together to create new mu sic.
D.They performed music together through the wall.
（2）Why does Emil play the piano at a special time？ ____
A.To remember his wife.
B.To improve his piano skills.
C.To express his thanks to Lo Porto.
D.To cheer people up during COVID-19.
（3）What can we infer about the two men from Paragraph 4？ ____
A.They missed their ordinary life in the past.
B.They encouraged each other through music.
C.They wished to spend more time with their families.
D.They wanted to become famous by posting their music online.
（4）What message does the author intend to show in the text？ ____
A.We should be independent in difficult times.
B.Young people should do their part to help the old.
C.We all can be the light of somebody if reaching out.
D.People should take some time to enjoy their hobbies.
The heartbreaking story started when Giorgio Lo Porto heard his neighbor playing the piano through their dividing wall.Lo Porto is an Italian living in London.He reached out to his neighbor and left a note，saying if he or she could play My Heart Will Go On.The mystery neighbor agreed，suggesting they play together.Over time the music between two complete strangers became a regular weekend engagement（约会）.
A week later，the pair finally met and "it was better than expected，"shared Lo Porto.The mystery pianist happened to be a78-year-old Polish man named Emil."He lost his wife in December due to COVID-19 and all he has been left is the piano.And he plays at2 p.m.every weekend because his wife loved it，" shared Lo Porto.
While Emil didn't want to appear on any of the videos，he did share his thankfulness to Lo Porto for keeping him motivated during a most emotional and lonely time.When the pair offered each other company，Emil also inspired Lo Porto to continue writing his own song.And Emil reported being happier after playing music with Lo Porto and was thankful to those who watched their performance.
The bittersweet story shows the unbelievable influence two complete strangers can have on each other.Emil moved out at the end of February.Lo Porto wrote，"Dear Emil，you changed my life.You gave me back my passion （激情），and we shared that with the world.You'll be in my heart.I'll keep playing，thinking of how powerful music can be.You said I was your light，but you've been mine too.Bye，Emil."
（1）What happened after Lo Porto left a note for Emil？ ____
A.Emil helped with Lo Porto's studies.
B.Emil started to share his music online.
C.They worked together to create new mu sic.
D.They performed music together through the wall.
（2）Why does Emil play the piano at a special time？ ____
A.To remember his wife.
B.To improve his piano skills.
C.To express his thanks to Lo Porto.
D.To cheer people up during COVID-19.
（3）What can we infer about the two men from Paragraph 4？ ____
A.They missed their ordinary life in the past.
B.They encouraged each other through music.
C.They wished to spend more time with their families.
D.They wanted to become famous by posting their music online.
（4）What message does the author intend to show in the text？ ____
A.We should be independent in difficult times.
B.Young people should do their part to help the old.
C.We all can be the light of somebody if reaching out.
D.People should take some time to enjoy their hobbies.
题目解答
答案
（1）细节理解题。根据文章第二段第三、四句He reached out to his neighbor and left a note，saying if he or she could play My Heart Will Go On.The mystery neighbor agreed，suggesting they play together.（他联系他的邻居，留下一张纸条，说他或她能否演奏《我心永恒》。神秘的邻居同意了，建议他们一起演奏。）可知，波尔图给埃米尔留了便条之后，他们隔着墙一起演奏了音乐。故选D。
（2）细节理解题。根据文章第三段最后一句And he plays at 2 p.m.every weekend because his wife loved it（他每个周末下午2点都会演奏钢琴，因为他的妻子喜欢。）可知，埃米尔总是在特殊的时段演奏钢琴的原因是纪念她的妻子。故选A。
（3）细节理解题。根据文章第四段最后两句When the pair offered each other company，Emil also inspired Lo Porto to continue writing his own song.And Emil reported being happier after playing music with Lo Porto and was thankful to those who watched their performance.（当这对搭档互相提供陪伴时，埃米尔也激励了洛•波尔图继续创作自己的歌曲。埃米尔说，在与洛•波尔图一起演奏音乐后，他变得更快乐了，并对那些观看他们表演的人心存感激。）可知，他们通过音乐鼓励着彼此。故选B。
（4）推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的Dear Emil，you changed my life.You gave me back my passion（激情），and weshared that with the world.You'll be in my heart.I'll keep playing，thinking of how powerful music can be.You said I was your light，but you've been mine too.（亲爱的埃米尔，你改变了我的生活。你把我的热情还给了我，我们把它分享给了全世界。你会在我心里。我将继续演奏，想着音乐可以有多么强大。你说我是你的光，但你也是我的光。）可知，作者主要通过两人的故事告诉大家，只要我们伸出手，我们都可以成为别人的光。故选C项。
（2）细节理解题。根据文章第三段最后一句And he plays at 2 p.m.every weekend because his wife loved it（他每个周末下午2点都会演奏钢琴，因为他的妻子喜欢。）可知，埃米尔总是在特殊的时段演奏钢琴的原因是纪念她的妻子。故选A。
（3）细节理解题。根据文章第四段最后两句When the pair offered each other company，Emil also inspired Lo Porto to continue writing his own song.And Emil reported being happier after playing music with Lo Porto and was thankful to those who watched their performance.（当这对搭档互相提供陪伴时，埃米尔也激励了洛•波尔图继续创作自己的歌曲。埃米尔说，在与洛•波尔图一起演奏音乐后，他变得更快乐了，并对那些观看他们表演的人心存感激。）可知，他们通过音乐鼓励着彼此。故选B。
（4）推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的Dear Emil，you changed my life.You gave me back my passion（激情），and weshared that with the world.You'll be in my heart.I'll keep playing，thinking of how powerful music can be.You said I was your light，but you've been mine too.（亲爱的埃米尔，你改变了我的生活。你把我的热情还给了我，我们把它分享给了全世界。你会在我心里。我将继续演奏，想着音乐可以有多么强大。你说我是你的光，但你也是我的光。）可知，作者主要通过两人的故事告诉大家，只要我们伸出手，我们都可以成为别人的光。故选C项。