21. We learn from Para.1 that Gilbert’s appointment has
A. [A]incurred criticism.
B. [B]raised suspicion.
C. [C]received acclaim.
D. [D]aroused curiosity.
22. Tommasini regards Gilbert as an artist who is
A. [A]influential.
B. [B]modest.
C. [C]respectable.
D. [D]talented.
23. The author believes that the devoted concertgoers
A. [A]ignore the expenses of live performances.
B. [B]reject most kinds of recorded performances.
C. [C]exaggerate the variety of live performances.
D. [D]overestimate the value of live performance
24. According to the text, which of the following is true of recordings?
A. [A]They are often inferior to live concerts in quality.
B. [B]They are easily accessible to the general public.
C. [C]They help improve the quality of music.
D. [D]They have only covered masterpieces.