Why did John Watkins decide to make a cello?

He wanted to avoid having to pay for one.

What do we learn in the third paragraph about the instruments John has made?

He's particularly pleased about what happened to one of them

What will require some effort from John and Hetty Watkins?

being aware of everything their sons are involved in.

Paul first became interested in playing the cello because

he admired someone his father played music with.

What do learn about Huw's musical development?

His brother's achievements gave him an aim.

What does Paul say about the Rugeri cello?

The cello his father made may become as good as it.

What does Paul say about his performance of Elgar's Cello Convention?

It is typical of his approach to everything he plays.

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FCE 1.1.5 Meet the Amazing Watkins Family

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1
Why did John Watkins decide to make a cello?
He wanted to avoid having to pay for one.
He wanted to encourage his son Paul to take up an instrument
He was keen to do a course at the nearby school.
He felt that dealers were giving him false information.
2
What do we learn in the third paragraph about the instruments John has made?
He considers the one used by Jaime to be the best.
He's particularly pleased about what happened to one of them
His violins have turned out to be better than his cellos.
It took him longer to learn how to make cellos than violins.
3
What will require some effort from John and Hetty Watkins?
advising their sons on what they should do next.
reminding their sons what they have arranged to do.
preventing their sons from taking on too much work.
being aware of everything their sons are involved in.
4
Paul first became interested in playing the cello because
he wanted to play in his father's group.
he was not very good at playing the piano.
he admired someone his father played music with.
he did not want to do what his parent's wanted.
5
What do learn about Huw's musical development?
His brother's achievements gave him an aim.
His parents' attitude has played little part in it.
He wanted it to be different from his brother's.
It was slow because he lacked determination.
6
What does Paul say about the Rugeri cello?
He was not keen to tell his father that he was using it.
It has qualities that he had not expected.
His father's reaction to it worried him.
The cello his father made may become as good as it.
7
What is meant by 'crack' in line 17?
attempt
plan
shock
period
8
What does Paul say about his performance of Elgar's Cello Convention?
He considers it to be one of his best performances.
It is typical of his approach to everything he plays.
It is less traditional than other performances he has given.
Some viewers are likely to have a low opinion of it.

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