阅读短文，根据所读内容，在文章后题的空格里填入最恰当的内容。注意：1～8题每个空格只填1个单词，第9题词数不少于20。
A choir
Many 1. work together and produce a great sound.
They can share the love for music 2. others.
Build up confidence
Members encourage and help each other. Some are too nervous to sing alone, while singing in a group 3. them comfortable.
Work as a 4.
Singing in a choir is 5. the group, not about the individual.
Each member love music, works together and 6. the same interest as others do.
Travel around to perform
Most choirs perform a few 7. each year.
Singers can go to different 8. and sing with friends.
In your opinion, what is the most important benefit of joining a choir mentioned in the passage? Why do you think so? 9.

1. singers
2. with
3. makes
4. team
5. about
6. shares
7. times
8. places
9. I think the most important benefit is building up confidence, because when shy people like me sing in a group, we feel safe and supported.（言之有理即可）

任务二 阅读理解
What is the writer's main purpose in writing this passage?

A.To tell a story about a famous choir.
B.To explain how to start a new choir.
C.To encourage people to join a choir by listing its benefits.
D.To compare different types of choirs in the world.

C 推理判断题。全文是说明性文本，结构清晰(总起介绍合唱乐趣→分述三大益处)，旨在通过阐述益处来吸引和鼓励读者参与合唱。