Which musical instrument shall I learn?

Many people would like to learn how to play a musical instrument, but they are put off by one big problem：What to play? Here are a few questions to help you decide.

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    Many instruments are of different use，but some are more fit for certain types of music. Some instruments may lead themselves better than others to the music you like, so consider this before you start.    Do you want to play with other people?

Think about your long-term future as a musician. If you want to play with other people, what sort of instrument would be most practical? Your first thought of playing the violin, for example, might disappear when too many people are competing with you！

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Many people live in flats and practicing the drums, for example, will drive your neighbors crazy. Think about where and when you are going to practice, as well as the feelings oI the people you live with or near.

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This is quite a big factor. Many instruments can be bought at different prices. But this doesn't change the fact that many, such as the piano, are always pretty expensive. If you can't afford your chosen instrument，will you be able to borrow someone else's or hire one?

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Talk to people you know who already play instruments. They might even let you try theirs. It's also a good idea to find an experienced music teacher, preferably one who plays a few different instruments, who can give you some advice and push you in the right direction.

AStill not sure?

BWhere are you going to practice?

CHow much money can you spend?

DAre you weak or strong?

EWhat king of music do you like?A

{#blank#}5{#/blank#}  Do you like music? Why or why not?（不少于5个单词）

    Dave is my friend. His family is rich. His parents always give him lots of pocket money. But Dave thinks his parents work very hard and it's not easy for them, so he always tries his best to save money. He has some good ways to do it.

    Dave likes reading. He has lots of books. He tells me he often buys books online, because they're cheaper. And when he has free time, he often goes to bookstores or libraries to do some reading.

    Dave has a bike. He usually goes to school by bike instead of taking a bus. Sometimes when it rains or snows, he walks. These two ways help Dave keep healthy and save some money.

    Dave brings a bottle of water to school every day. When other students drink juice, he enjoys his water. He thinks water is the cheapest but the best drink.

    Some students think Dave is mean. But I don't think so. I think he is right. What do you think of him?

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Jenny has no time to take care of her 2-year-old son, so she needs an app for him to learn to speak.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Sam has to read some books but he has an eye problem, so he needs some app that can read books aloud to him.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Bob finds it difficult to remember the new words from the English books. He wants to improve in a relaxing way.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Cathy likes traveling. She needs an app that can make it easier for her to buy train or plane tickets.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#} John is going to have a long train trip. During the trip, he needs some games to kill the time.

A. Vocabulary Hero may help you learn more English words while you are playing games.

B. Rail Friend can be best helper when you find it hard to buy the train or plain tickets.

C. World of Tanks Blitz, an online game while can be the best choice to have fun in the travel.

D. Himalayas Reading has millions of books and you can listen to the books you like.

E. Baby Bus is a good friend for children under 3 years old to learn to speak.

F. Weibo can help you make friends on the Internet and know more about the world.

    I'm Sally . I was a shy girl . Bu this term , I decided to do a brave（勇敢）thing . In this term , we had a new subject to learn –physics . When our teacher asked someone to be the physics monitor（物理课代表）, I put up my hand and got the role . But it was not as easy as I thought .

    At the beginning , I found that many students did not hand in（上交）their homework , so I was a little worried . I shouted at the students . It made the students angry . One girl asked : “ Why are you shouting at me ? You're making it seem like it is all my mistake（错误）. ” Then I found that , it was my mistake in fact . I should talk to my classmates in a kind way and not get so angry .

    After this , I changed（改变）how I spoke . “ Excuse me . Could you please finish your homework ? ” I said . Later , I was surprised that many students understood me a lot better and finished their homework quickly.

    I found the best way to do this job is to talk with my classmates in a friendly way . Now , I am getting better and better with my classmates . This job makes me feel like I am growing up like a little tree day by day .

    Being a good friend isn't always easy, but taking the time to nurture（培养） a lasting friendship is worth the effort. As the years pass, some people will stay by your side; but many won't. And you'll realize that each friendship you keep is valuable. To have a good friend, you must be one. But, what is the quality of a good friend? {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

    Being trustworthy. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} If you say you'll go out with a friend and just cannot go, give your friend a gift and tell him or her you're sorry. Nobody's perfect, and it's okay if you break a promise once in a blue moon, but don't make it a regular thing.

    Be respectful. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} If your friend doesn't share the same values and beliefs with you, respect his or her choices and be open to hearing more about them.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Don't interrupt conversations. Take the time to truly understand when your friend is talking to you. Listening may open space between the two of you.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#} The best gifts are often hand-made and come from the heart. A phone call can mean as much as a visit!

A. You don't have to spend a lot of time or money to be good friend.

B. Good friends show respect for each other by being open and supporting each other.

C. Just follow these steps.

D. Be a good listener.

E. Don't ever make a promise that you can't keep.