Why does the author mention athletes and ballet dancers?

• A、To contrast the requirements of each field of study.
  
  

• B、To discourage music students from continuing their studies.
  
  

• C、To motivate students to work harder to achieve their goals.
  
  

• D、To show that music students must develop great physical coordination.
  
  

According to the passage, performers could best meet their obligation to composers by doing which of the following?

• A、Taking courses in art appreciation.
  
  

• B、Knowing how the music was intended to be performed.
  
  

• C、Studying works written at different periods in history.
  
  

• D、Rearranging musical scores for their particular instrument.
  
  

请根据所提供材料中的要求撰写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,

1) explain why you are selling your furniture;

2) describe the furniture;

3) suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture.

You do not need to write the address. Begin your letter as follows:Dear