Not surprisingly, Evelyn delights her audiences. In 1991, she was presented with the Royal Philharmonic Society’s prestigious Soloist of the Year Award. Says master percussionist James Blades, “God may have taken her hearing but he has given her back something extraordinary. What we hear, she feels-far more deeply than any of us. That is why she expresses music so beautifully.”
Evelyn confesses that she is something of a workaholic. “I’ve just got to work ……… often harder than classical musicians. But the rewards are enormous.” Apart from the regular concerts, Evelyn also gives free concerts in prisons and hospitals. She also gives high priority to classes for young musicians. Ann Richlin of the Beethoven Fund for Deaf Children says, “She is a shining inspiration for deaf children. They see that there is nowhere that they cannot go.”
1. …………… is not surprising.
A. That Evelyn learnt the music herself
B. That Evelyn has great interest in music
C. That Evelyn delights her audience
D. That Evelyn is very famous
2. ‘Percussionist’ is a person who produces music by ………………
A. blowing air into the instrument.
B. blowing strings of the instrument.
C. plucking the strings of the instrument.
D. hitting, shaking or scraping the instrument.
3. Evelyn admits that ‘She is workaholic’. It means ……………………..
A. she likes to play music.
B. she keeps herself engrossed in work all the time.
C. she keeps listening to music.
D. she likes to enjoy different drinks.
4. What charity work does Evelyn carry out ?
A. She gives free concerts in prisons and hospitals.
B. She plays music for deaf and other disabled children.
C. She offers monetary assistance to poor children.
D. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’
