Задание №31 — Лексика

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A jazz evening

Jessica was talking about jazz music with her mother. Her mom was telling her about one song that was a revolutionary piece of music in the last century. Jessica was surprised to 30 ______ out that it was still listened to by jazz audiences all around the world. She loved how music could be passed down through generations.

“Well, it sounds like you’re interested 31 ______ jazz history all of a sudden. What’s making you ask all these questions?” Jessica’s mom asked.

The girl explained that she wanted to learn something new. She had learned enough classical music and wanted to move on to something else.

“Then start improvising!” Jessica’s mom told her. “Jazz is all about improvising. So many solos are just musicians playing what their heart feels.”

Jessica thought about improvising. She could 32 ______ imagine just sitting down at the piano and playing anything that came to her mind, just piecing together notes in a way that would captivate her listeners. She 33 ______ silent for a while, concentrating on what she could possibly play off the top of her head.

Her mom noticed Jessica’s hesitation. “The only way you’re going to learn how to improvise is if you try,” she told her daughter. She 34 ______ quickly at Jessica, walked over to the piano and pulled out the bench. She patted it and looked at Jessica.

“Let’s start now!” she said with excitement in her eyes. 35 ______ Jessica had never done it before, she decided to give it a try. She was full of inspiration. The girl didn’t say anything; she just nodded her head in 36 ______ and sat down at the piano.