news bulletin – answers

Colombia’s deaf orchestra

true/false

1. Beethoven was born deaf. F: we are not told this – he was deaf when he composed his ‘Ode to Joy’
2. The Columbian orchestra are playing a Beethoven piece. T the piece mentioned above
3. Teaching music can help deaf children to hear. F: music isn’t just about sound
4. The songwriter was not deaf. F: he was deaf
5. The teachers explained to the children how the music invoked emotional responses. T: the children did not have this experience for themselves
6. The orchestra has trained over 2,000 children. F: about (some 2,000)
7. The orchestra always create an impression. T: it never fails to make an impact
8. It is not difficult to imagine deaf children playing music. F: it is difficult for people to understand
9. Making music is about sound. F: sound is only one part of making music
10. The talent of the orchestra is surprising. T: it is unexpected