When William, a 10-year-old boy planned to learn the piano, the music teacher was reluctant （不愿意）to accept him. She31her students to start their music lessons at a young age when their32were able to move quickly and easily.
“William, why do you want to learn the piano?” the teacher asked.
“I want to play for my mother.”
She noticed the33in his eyes as he answered her. She had no heart to34and accepted William as her student. But at each music lesson, William appeared to be in a hurry and played35“My mother is waiting outside for me,” he would tell the teacher. She was tempted to advise William not to36his time with lessons anymore as he37hit the right notes.38there was something about William — - she was fascinated with the tender look in his eyes39he mentioned “Mother”.
Suddenly, William stopped coming for his lessons. At the end of the semester year, the music teacher decided to40a piano recital (独奏会) for her students and she asked them to participate.
She was41to find William’s application to contribute a musical piece. She would place him last in the recital42he made mistakes.
The day came and William appeared.43it was his turn to play, William bowed before the audience and said he was thankful for the music teacher’s44with him. “Tonight I am dedicating (献)my music to my mother.” he said.
Everyone later asked why William did not bring his mother as she would45be proud. William replied, “My mother was46and she could never47me play during her life time.48she sacrificed her time and money to let me learn the piano. This morning Mother passed away. I am sure she is now49as she can hear my piano recital. I chose a piece of piano music by Beethoven. As you all know, Beethoven was deaf by the end of his career. But music always symbolized his50for and I would like to dedicate it to Mother.”
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