托福阅读历年真题精选31_第2页

43. The author mentions Vivaldi and Tartini in line 20 as examples of composers whose music

(A) inspired more people to play the violin

(B) had to be adapted to the violin

(C) demanded more sophisticated violins

(D) could be played only by their students

 

44. The word "they" in line 23 refers to

(A) Civaldi and Tartini

(B) thinner strings and a higher string tension

(C) small changes

(D) internal structure and fingerboard

 

45. The word "strain" in line 23 is closest in meaning to

(A) struggle

(B) strength

(C) strategy

(D) stress

 

46. The word "Accordingly" in line 24 is closest in meaning to

(A) However

(B) Consequently

(C) Nevertheless

(D) Ultimately

 

47. According to the passage, early violins were different from modern violins in that early violins

(A) were heavier

(B) broke down more easily

(C) produced softer tones

(D) were easier to play

 

48. According to the passage, which of the following contributes to a dull sound being produced

by a violin?

 

(A) A long fingerboard

(B) A small body

(C) High string tension

(D) Thick strings

 

49. Which of the following terms is defined in the passage?

(A) resonator (line 2)

(B) solo (line 7)

(C) left-hand technique (line 25)

(D) fingering patterns (lines 25-26)

 

50. All of the following are mentioned in the passage as contributing to the ability to play modern violin music EXCEPT

(A) more complicated techniques for the left hand

(B) different ways to use the fingers to play very high notes

(C) use of rare wood for the fingerboard and neck

(D) minor alterations to the structure of the instrument