Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate thecorrect word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)
Beethoven is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in history. He gave his first public (31) ____ as a pianist when he was only 8 years old. He studied in Vienna (32) ____ the guidance of Mozart. By his mid-twenties he (33) ____ a name for himself as a great pianist known for unpredictable and brilliant improvisations. In 1796, Beethoven began losing his hearing. (34) ____ his illness, he involved himself in his work and created some of the greatest works of music. Beethoven's finest works are also the finest works of their kind in music history: the 9th Symphony, the 5th Piano Concerto, the Violin Concerto, the Late Quartets, and his Missa Solemnis. And be achieved all these despite being completely (35) ____ for the last 25 he years or so of his life.
31. A. perform B. performance C. performing D. performer
32. A. on B. for C. behind D. under
33. A. had earned B. earned C. has earned D. was earning
34. A. In case of B. Instead of C. In order to D. In spite of
35. A. deaf B. mute C. blind D. sick
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)
Beethoven is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in history. He gave his first public (31) ____ as a pianist when he was only 8 years old. He studied in Vienna (32) ____ the guidance of Mozart. By his mid-twenties he (33) ____ a name for himself as a great pianist known for unpredictable and brilliant improvisations. In 1796, Beethoven began losing his hearing. (34) ____ his illness, he involved himself in his work and created some of the greatest works of music. Beethoven's finest works are also the finest works of their kind in music history: the 9th Symphony, the 5th Piano Concerto, the Violin Concerto, the Late Quartets, and his Missa Solemnis. And be achieved all these despite being completely (35) ____ for the last 25 he years or so of his life.
31. A. perform B. performance C. performing D. performer
32. A. on B. for C. behind D. under
33. A. had earned B. earned C. has earned D. was earning
34. A. In case of B. Instead of C. In order to D. In spite of
35. A. deaf B. mute C. blind D. sick
