CLASS 9
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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she was mentally disabled
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she was Blind
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She was Broke
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She was deaf
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Detailed explanation-1: -Ans. Evelyn managed to hide her growing deafness from students and teachers for some time. However, by the time she was eleven years old, her performance in school deteriorated and her marks decreased. It was then that the headmistress advised her parents to consult a specialist.
Detailed explanation-2: -But this aspiring musician faced a bigger challenge than most: she was profoundly deaf. 2. Evelyn Glennie’s loss of hearing had been gradual.
Detailed explanation-3: -It was discovered that her problem was due to a gradual nerve damage. She was advised to fit hearing aids in her ears and that she had to be sent to a special school for deaf children. The whole situation was very shocking and sorrowful for Evelyn.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: Evelyn Glennie had a hearing loss and was discouraged by most of the teachers but she did not give up. Ron Forbes guided her to listen through her body not ears. Eventually, Evelyn learnt to open her body and mind to sound and vibrations. She scored the highest marks in the history of Royal Academy of Music.
Detailed explanation-5: -Answer : Evelyn’s hearing loss was discovered while she was only eight years old. It was verified by the age of eleven. Evelyn’s hearing impairment seemed to be gradual, and her mother initially noticed it while she reached eight years old.