Unit 2   Understanding ideas 2

Rock music meets the erhu

1 Rock music is coming out of my computer. As a rock music lover, I play the electric guitar in the school band. Sometimes I write songs and share them online. There is so much fun in music.

2 Right at this moment, the sound of Grandpa’s erhu cuts in. Yes, music is also my grandpa’s hobby. But it’s a different kind of music. He likes playing the erhu in the park with his friends. They sing Beijing opera together. There are many fans of them.

3 An idea suddenly hits me: “Why don’t we put our music together? I can write a song for us.”

4 “Grandpa!” I rush into his room…

5 There is an art festival every autumn in my school. I decide to take part in it with Grandpa this year. After a week’s practice, we are on the stage. I nod to Grandpa and we fire up our instruments. Everybody moves with our music.                

6 Grandpa gives me a big smile, and I smile back. It feels great to enjoy our hobby together.