The story of 11-year-old piano talent Jude Kofie warmed hearts on Twitter after a complete stranger gifted the boy a $15,000 grand piano.
“He’s beyond special. He’s Mozart level. It’s coming from somewhere beyond,” piano tuner(调音师) Bill Magnusson said of young Kofie’s musical talent. Magnusson, using the money he received from his father, gifted a $15, 000 grand piano to Kofie after he saw the piano talent on local news.
Kofie cheered in excitement as the grand piano was wheeled into his Colorado home for the first time in a video that was shared on CBS News show “Sunday Morning”.
CBS “Sunday Morning” later summed up Kofie’s story in a tweet that went viral with over 10,000 likes. “Eleven-year-old Jude Kofie, of Aurora, Colorado, demonstrated a remarkable talent no one anticipated when he discovered an old keyboard and, without any lessons, began playing.”
Twitter users reacted to the emotional story, with one reporter calling Jude Kofie and his family “amazing people”. Magnusson was moved to help Kofie after he saw the boy playing the piano in a local news story. However, Magnusson was concerned that Kofie was not able to afford the piano lessons from professional teachers that he needed to grow as a piano player. “What resources are left over to help this special little soul?” Magnusson asked.
Magnusson also promised Kofie’s family that he would tune the piano once a month for the rest of his life. “We’re family now.” he said.
Jude Kofie’s father, Isaiah Kofie, was shocked at Magnusson’s generosity. “All for free.” he said. “Who does that?” Jude’s father asked, becoming visibly emotional. Isaiah Kofie told the news station that there was no way he could afford a grand piano and that he would never have imagined he would have one in his living room.
When asked how to explain his once-in-a-generation talent for playing the piano, Jude Kofie said that it was “a miracle”, “That’s what I prefer,” he added.
【小题1】What can we learn about Bill Magnusson?| A．He is a well-known pianist |
| B．He has met Jude Kofie before. |
| C．He knew about Kofie from the media. |
| D．He was familiar with Jude Kofie’s father. |
| A．Jude Kofie’s brilliant talent. | B．Jude Kofie’s family background. |
| C．Jude Kofie’s hard practice. | D．Jude Kofie’s requesting help. |
| A．He would lack formal training. | B．He would likely give up halfway. |
| C．He wouldn’t work hard enough. | D．He wouldn’t become successful. |
| A．Doubtful and worried. | B．Surprised and excited. |
| C．Confused and curious. | D．Proud and confident. |
