There are many different pipa schools, 11 (它们中每一个) has its special way of interpreting the classical pieces. 12 (最大的挑战是) to respect the traditions but to add my own style. 13 (......也是如此) my second instrument, the guzheng.

Ⅱ. 语法填空

What characteristics of Chinese classical music do you try to show in your playing?

　　Classical Chinese music and traditional Chinese painting are like twin sisters. In Chinese art, there are some empty spaces, which 1 (be) very important. They give life 2 the whole painting and allow people to come into the picture, like a dialogue.

　 It is the same 3 classical Chinese music. There are empty spaces, and people say the silence is full of music. The pipa sounds and the pauses combine to make a poetry of sound.

What do you like best about performing live?

I enjoy playing and I enjoy performing in public. I feel a little depressed or lonely when there is no concert 4 a long time. Immediately after the concert I also enjoy the time 5 (share) the feelings and ideas with friends and music lovers, listening to their 6 (impress) and understanding about the music. I love my career. I also enjoy travelling: I enjoy sitting in a plane 7 (dream).

What are your goals as an artist?

I don't have a particular goal. But I hope to work with many composers, and I also wish to compose my own music. Since I moved to Canada, I 8 (have) opportunities to make contact with other musical traditions and play with master 9 (music). I wish to continue with them and to be able to compose my own music, 10 (use) elements from different cultures.