阅读表达
滨州真题剖析
(2018·山东滨州中考)
九、阅读表达(共 5 小题， 计 10 分)
阅读下面短文，并根据短文后的要求答题。
In the Middle Eastern country of Syria(叙利亚), there are over 4 million refugees(难民). Youssef was 10 years old when a local Syrian musician discovered his talent: a deep, powerful voice. However, Syria's civil(内部的) war took place. He and his family lost their home.
When the Action for Hope Music School announced that it was looking for talented children to train, his family encouraged him to attend the school. A year and half later, the now 14yearold, Youssef, with another 11 children, was chosen to take part in a concert.
Youssef, a shy boy, was a lead singer in the concert. He gave a confident performance of traditional Syrian songs.“ We only heard the sound of a mortar(迫击炮). It fell near us. Many buildings fell down. That is all I remember，” said Youssef. “Music makes me forget everything.
