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）

    In the United States, teenagers (青少年) can only get a full-time(全职的)job if they are 16 years old or older. But there are things that the younger teeagers make some money. Here are a few examples.

    Parents will young children sometimes want to go out for dinner or to the movies, but they don't want to leave their children at home alone. So they ask a teenager to stay in the house and look after their children when they are out. If the children go to bed early, the teenager can do some of his or her homework!

    Some people have a dog, but they don't have time to take it for a walk. Dogs need a lot of exercise! So some teenagers work as dog walkers. It's a good idea -- they can make money and stay outside in the fresh air. They get some exercise too!

    Teenagers can deliver (递送) newspapers. They usually ride a bike and leave newspapers at each house. They need to have their own (自己的) bike. They have to get up early too, because people want to read their newspapers at breakfast.

    Teenagers can also work at home on their computers. Some companies pay teenagers to take online surveys (调查). They want to know what teenagers are interested in. It's a fun and easy way to make money.

    These are all popular jobs.青少年可以选择™中的一个来赚些钱 Before they do their jobs, they usually tell someone about what they' re doing Being safe is the most important thing after all.

    When I was about 6 years old, I lived in Kenya. On the roads, there were always street children asking for money. There was such a big difference between those children and me. At least I didn't have to worry about my living.

    My family had a wonderful driver, John, who had been working for us for years. He took me to and from school. One day, when we stopped in busy traffic (交通), a young street child went to us and called, "Hi, John!"

    John then gave him a little money and said goodbye to him with a smile before we went on to school. I was quite surprised. I knew that John worked hard to make money. He had a large family himself. We always sent food and clothes to his family. I couldn't understand why he gave money to the child.

    "Who was that?" I asked.

    "My friend," he replied. "Sometimes I see him on my way to work and I give him a little money."

    I was still unable to understand, so I asked, "Why do you give him money?"

    John replied, "So he can use it to buy some food."

    At that moment (瞬间q) I understood what kindness really was.

    Every Friday my grandfather gave me chocolates. I would save (保留) some so I could give them to John' s friend on the weekend.

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⑸{#blank#}5{#/blank#} When you need help for your homework, go to the library. You may find magazines, newspapers and big dictionaries there. They can always help you.