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describe him?

Ludwig van Beethoven

A Good Master Remembered

Extensive Reading

Glance the passage quickly and try to find out some key words that describe Beethoven of each paragraph.

(Tip: pay attention to the adj.& n.)

It has been almost a week since my master, Ludwig van Beethoven, died. That day was one of the saddest of my life. I had worked for my master for more than twenty years and lived through many of his happiest moments and his triumphs（成就）as well as his most unhappy times. He wasn't, however, the easiest of men to work for. His moods were changeable so that he could be reasonable at one moment but most impatient and intolerant at the next. I succeeded in staying in his employment for so long because I had learned to read the signs and would avoid him when his face began to grow wild and angry.

A Good Master remembered

Characteristics

His problem began in 1802 when he discovered his loss of hearing was not temporary. It brought him to a crossroads in his life because his earlier career as a concert pianist was no longer open to him. It was then that he realized that his future lay in composing music. Luckily, he was especially suited for that because he was able to compensate for the fear and anxiety that his deafness brought him. He was able to use these emotions to inspire his work.

Crossroads

I describe his music as subjective because it dealt with his inner problems and worries. It was not the most popular music of its time but people recognized Beethoven's greatness. When he was conducting his ninth and last symphony on its first performance he was totally deaf. One of the singers had to turn him round so he could receive the cheers of the audience. From one angle it was a sad moment but from another it was an even greater triumph. That a man with such a condition could have written such dynamic music was overwhelming! It brought tears to my eyes to think that I had contributed in some small way by looking after him.

Achievements

胜利、成就

It was very appropriate that he died in the middle of a thunderstorm. This is because he dressed rather like a wild man himself. His hair was always untidy, his skin marked with spots and his mouth set in a downward curve. He took no care of his appearance and walked around our city with his clothes carelessly arranged. Those of us who loved him knew that this was because he was concentrating on his next composition.

Appearance

He was the outstanding composer of his generation but it seems to me that his ability might have remained hidden had it not been for his deafness. Helping him move house many times, preparing his meals and looking after his everyday comforts were my reward for a life living so close to such a musical genius. I consider myself a lucky man!

Evaluation

Evaluation

Achievements

Characteristics

Appearance

Crossroad

changeable

deafness