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   swamped with media requested and Alma became an overnight star, dubbed "little Mozart". This nickname makes her parents unhappy because they believe it puts added pressure on the young girl. They would instead prefer her to be called "a composer and musician".

   Alma does not want to be compared to the famous artist either, saying, "There was only one Mozart, and I prefer to be little Alma." Regardless of what she calls herself, the twelve-year-old is changing the world of music forever!

21. What do we know about Alma Deutscher?

A. She has shown great musical talent from a young age.

B. She comes from a famous musical family.

C. She regularly performs the classical music of Mozart.

D. She has adapted some famous works of classical music.

22. How did Alma get to be widely known?

A. By performing on television B. Through an online video

C. By putting on an opera D. Through her parents' promotion

23. What is Alma's attitude towards her success?

A. She is still unsatisfied with her performance.

B. She is modest about her musical achievements

C. She is uncomfortable with so much pressure.

D. She is proud to have become a professional musician.

24. What can we infer about Alma's parents?

A. They are very well-educated people. B. They have made a good life plan for Alma.

C. They have pushed Alma to take up music. D. They are protective of their daughter.

              B

My 17-year-old daughter went off to college and having her away from home brought back memories of watching Peter Pan when she was little. In the classic TV production, one scene in particular impressed me: when Mrs. Darling puts her children into bed. As she turns off the last of the night light, she takes one last look at the bedroom and says, "Dear night lights, protect my sleeping children." As a mother, I know