課文:

With Dr. Kofman’s help, Ethan learned about piano technique and different types of music. Before long, he was being asked to perform for many events. When one performance was posted on YouTube, Ethan became famous. Soon he was receiving invitations from the likes of Jay Leno and Oprah. Ethan was 6 and in kindergarten when he first appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. At that time, he already had over 200 songs memorized and was developing a CD.

technique:技巧、技能
invitation:邀請
the likes of:…之類、這類
like:類似的人(事、物)
memorize:記住、背熟、記憶、熟記
memorization:(n)

Today, at the age of 13, it seems there is nothing Ethan cannot do. He plays piano, sings, composes songs and acts. He has entertained audiences around the world with music ranging from Beethoven to Bieber. He has performed with Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli, and other legends.

In 2010, Ethan became the youngest musician to create and host his own TV concert special.

Then in 2013, the performer starred in and wrote music for the movie Anything is Possible.

compose:作(詞、曲等)、創作樂曲
composer:作曲家
entertain:使歡樂、使娛樂
ranging:廣泛的
legend:傳說中的人
host:主持(節目、宴會)、當主人、擔任主辦單位
performer:演員、表演者


文法:
before long,
… was/were being asked to…(不久,…持續不斷的去做…)

特別補充:
starring
:演出
staring:凝視、盯著看(stare)
play by ear:隨機應變

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