UNIT 4B- YES I CAN - LISTENING & READING PRACTICE

Listen to the speaker narrate his experience of learning the trumpet. After not playing for a long time, the speaker decided to learn the trumpet using a (1)__________ he received for a special occasion.

• Instrument
• YouTube
• Colourful
• School concert
• -

Initially, he had optimistic plans of practicing for (2)__________ a day.

• Half an hour
• Twenty minutes
• One hour
• Fifteen minutes
• -

Despite his efforts, he soon realized that playing the trumpet was harder than he had anticipated. Struggling with higher notes, he began to rely heavily on (3)__________ for guidance.

• YouTube
• School concert
• BBC Young Musician
• Beard
• -

This platform introduced him to a teacher known for his unique appearance due to his facial hair and (4)__________ clothing.

• Colourful
• Neutral
• Vibrant
• Dark
• -

However, the turning point in his learning journey came when he met Matilda Lloyd at a (5)__________.

• School concert
• Music festival
• YouTube channel
• Underground station
• -

Matilda had achieved recognition in a prestigious (6)__________ competition.

• BBC Young Musician
• National Trumpet Contest
• YouTube Trumpet Star
• School Trumpet Challenge
• -

Under her guidance, he realized the errors in his previous training methods. She made him recognize the flawed teachings of his earlier instructor, whom he remembered distinctly because of his (7)__________.

• Beard
• Bald head
• Long hair
• Moustache
• -

His renewed practice schedule became more intense, practicing every day for a duration of (8)___________.

• Half an hour
• One hour
• Twenty minutes
• Forty-five minutes
• -

The results of this rigorous practice were evident when a certain reaction from his (9)__________ ceased.

• Neighbour’s dogs
• Parents
• Friends
• Music teacher
• -

Despite his initial goal to showcase his skills in the (10)__________, he felt he wasn't yet ready for such a performance.

• Underground
• School concert
• Music festival
• YouTube channel
• -