TOEFL. Reading. Stated Detailed Question. Task 1

The renowned Boston Symphony Orchestra gave its inaugural concert on October 22, 1881. It has continued to uphold the vision of its founder, the philanthropist, Civil War veteran, and amateur musician Henry Lee Higginson, who dreamed of founding a great and permanent orchestra in Boston for many years. The first concert was given under the direction of conductor Georg Henschel, who remained music director until 1884. For nearly twenty years, concerts were held in the Old Boston Music Hall, then in Symphony Hall from 1900, one of the world's most highly regarded concert halls. Henschel was succeeded by a series of German born and trained conductors: Wilhelm Gericke, Arthur Nikisch, Emil Paur, and Max Fiedler - culminating in the appointment of the legendary Karl Muck, who served two terms as music director, 1906 - 08 and 1912 - 18.

Question

According to the passage, when did The Boston Symphony Orchestra perform its first show?

• 1906 - 08 and 1912 - 18.

• October 22, 1881

• 1884

• 1900

The renowned Boston Symphony Orchestra gave its inaugural concert on October 22, 1881. It has continued to uphold the vision of its founder, the philanthropist, Civil War veteran, and amateur musician Henry Lee Higginson, who dreamed of founding a great and permanent orchestra in Boston for many years. The first concert was given under the direction of conductor Georg Henschel, who remained music director until 1884. For nearly twenty years, concerts were held in the Old Boston Music Hall, then in Symphony Hall from 1900, one of the world's most highly regarded concert halls. Henschel was succeeded by a series of German born and trained conductors: Wilhelm Gericke, Arthur Nikisch, Emil Paur, and Max Fiedler - culminating in the appointment of the legendary Karl Muck, who served two terms as music director, 1906 - 08 and 1912 - 18.

Question

According to the passage, when did the Boston Sympony Orchestra begin to have its concerts in Symphony Hall?

• 1906 - 08

• 1900

• 1881

• 1884.

The renowned Boston Symphony Orchestra gave its inaugural concert on October 22, 1881. It has continued to uphold the vision of its founder, the philanthropist, Civil War veteran, and amateur musician Henry Lee Higginson, who dreamed of founding a great and permanent orchestra in Boston for many years. The first concert was given under the direction of conductor Georg Henschel, who remained music director until 1884. For nearly twenty years, concerts were held in the Old Boston Music Hall, then in Symphony Hall from 1900, one of the world's most highly regarded concert halls. Henschel was succeeded by a series of German born and trained conductors: Wilhelm Gericke, Arthur Nikisch, Emil Paur, and Max Fiedler - culminating in the appointment of the legendary Karl Muck, who served two terms as music director, 1906 - 08 and 1912 - 18.

Question

According to the passage, how long did Georg Henschel become the music conductor for Boston Symphony Orchestra?

• for 3 years

• for nearly twenty years

• for 2 years

• for 6 years

Meanwhile, in July 1885, the musicians of the Boston Symphony Orchestra had given their first "Promenade " , concert, offering both music and refreshments. This fulfilled Major Higginson's wish to give "concerts of a lighter kind of music." These concerts, soon to be given in the springtime and renamed, first "Popular " and then "Pops" , fast became a tradition. Recording, began with the Victor Talking Maching Company ( predecessor to RCA Victor ) in 1917, and continued with increasing frequency, as did radio broadcasts.

Question

The passage indicates that Higginson dreamt of _______

• concerts that were freely and easily enjoyed by everyone

• concerts that sold food and drinks

• concerts that too long

Meanwhile, in July 1885, the musicians of the Boston Symphony Orchestra had given their first "Promenade " , concert, offering both music and refreshments. This fulfilled Major Higginson's with to give "concerts of a lighter kind of music." These concerts, soon to be given in the springtime and renamed, first "Popular " and then "Pops" , fast became a tradition. Recording, began with the Victor Talking Maching Company ( predecessor to RCA Victor ) in 1917, and continued with increasing frequency, as did radio broadcasts.

Question

The passage indicates that "Promenade Concerts" are held when the weather is

• snowy and cold

• sunny and cool

• cloudy and hot

• rainy and warm

In 1918 Henri Rabaud was engaged as conductor; he was succeeded a year later by Pierre Monteux. Their appointments marked the beginning of a French-oriented tradition which was maintained, even during the Russian-born Serge Koussevitzky's time from 1924, with the employment of many French-trained musicians.

Question

Which of the following is true?

• Henri Rabaud and Pierre Monteux are Russians.

• Serge Koussevitzky is French.

• There are more German conductors than the Russians.

• There are more French conductors than the Russians and the Germans

In 1918 Henri Rabaud was engaged as conductor; he was succeeded a year later by Pierre Monteux. Their appointments marked the beginning of a French-oriented tradition which was maintained, even during the Russian-born Serge Koussevitzky's time from 1924, with the employment of many French-trained musicians.

Question

Which of the following is true?

• Serge Koussevitzky is Russian.

• Henri Rabaud is Russian.

• Pierre Monteux. is Russian

Their appointments marked the beginning of a French-oriented tradition which was maintained, even during the Russian-born Serge Koussevitzky's time from 1924, with the employment of many French-trained musicians. Koussevitzky's extraordinary musicianship and electric personality proved so enduring that he served an unprecedented term of twenty-five years.

Question

It is stated in the passage that Serge Koussevitzky was hired as the conductor from_____ to ____

• 1924 - 1926

• 1924 - 1925

• 1924 - 1936

• 1924 - 1949

Regular radio broadcasts of Boston Symphony concerts began during Koussevitzky's years as music director. In 1936 Koussevitzky led the orchestra's first concerts in the Berkshires; a year later he and the players took up annual summer residence at Tanglewood. Koussevitzky passionately shared Majoy Higginson's dream of " a good honest school for musicians, " and in 1940 that dream was realized with the founding of the Berkshire Music Center ( now called the Tanglewood Music Center).

Question

According to the passage, Koussevitzky and the players started living their yearly summer residence at Tanglewood in_____

• 1936

• 1937

• 1940

Regular radio broadcasts of Boston Symphony concerts began during Koussevitzky's years as music director. In 1936 Koussevitzky led the orchestra's first concerts in the Berkshires; a year later he and the players took up annual summer residence at Tanglewood. Koussevitzky passionately shared Major Higginson's dream of " a good honest school for musicians, " and in 1940 that dream was realized with the founding of the Berkshire Music Center ( now called the Tanglewood Music Center).

Question

The passage indicates that Koussevitzky and Higginson _____

• shared the same school.

• had the same vision to open a particular music school

• built a good music school together

• divided the school for musician