As quickly as you can, name the most widely used rock and roll instrument you can think of. What came to mind? Many of you probably thought of the electric guitar, but what about the cello?
The Croatian duo of Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser, also known as 2CELLOS, is taking this classical string instrument from the symphony to the rock and roll arena. The two classically trained musicians met in music school when they were still teenagers. For a time, they were even considered competitors because they competed against each other in music contests. Both cellists found that it was hard to survive as classical musicians. This would all change with a simple YouTube video.
Together, Sulic and Hauser recorded Michael Jackson's hit Smooth Criminal, remade for the cello. A few million views later, 2CELLOS was born. They then got the opening spot on Elton John's tour, as well as making appearances on American TV shows such as Glee. Now the pair tour the world playing well-known rock hits from bands like U2, Coldplay, and Nirvana. Who knew cellos could be so rocking?
instrument n. 樂器
Sophia has a talent for music and can play many instruments.
蘇菲亞有音樂天分，會彈奏多種樂器。
come to mind 想到，浮現腦海
Speaking of delicious Taiwanese food, the first thing that comes to mind is braised pork rice.
一提到台灣的美食，第一個想到的就是滷肉飯。
* braised a. 燉的，燜的
electric a. 用電的；電動的
The invention of electric appliances has made our lives easier.
家電用品的發明使我們的生活更加便利。
* appliance n. 家用器具
classical a. 古典的，傳統的
My sister has a preference for classical music.
我姐姐偏好聽古典音樂。
musician n. 音樂家
Mozart is known as one of the greatest musicians in the world.
莫札特是為人所知世界上最偉大的音樂家之一。
record vt. 錄製
Anna just recorded a new album last month.
安娜上個月剛錄製了一張新專輯。
A as well as B A 和 B
The teachers, as well as the students, are looking forward to the graduation trip.
老師和學生們都很期待畢業旅行。
make an appearance 露面，露臉
The movie star made an appearance on the TV show to advertise her latest movie.
這位電影明星在該電視節目中露臉來替她的新電影做宣傳。
cello n. 大提琴
duo n. 搭檔；二重奏
symphony n. 交響樂，交響曲
arena n.（比賽或表演的）場地
competitor n. 競爭者；參賽者
cellist n. 大提琴演奏者
time 的相關用法
本文 "For a time, they were even considered competitors ..." 中的 for a time 表『一度、曾經』，此處 time 表一段時間。另外，time 可以表『時機』， 相關的片語有 it's time to do something，表『該是做某事的時候了』。 而 time 也可表『次數』，形成以 how many times 來開頭的問句。例：
It's time to make up your mind and tell me what you have decided.
（該是你下定決心並告訴我你的決定的時候了。） How many times have you been to Japan?
（你去過日本幾次了？）
