We have an old musical instrument. It is called a clavichord. It was made in Germany in 1681. Our clavichord is kept in the living room. It has belonged to our family for a long time. The instrument was bought by my grandfather many years ago. Recently it was damaged by a visitor. She tried to play jazz on it! She struck the keys too hard and two of the strings were broken. My father was shocked. Now we are not allowed to touch it. It is being repaired by a friend of my father’s.1、instrument
instrument → 测量仪表（measuring instrument） 试验仪器（test/testing instrument）2、damage
联想：serious damage → 严重到需要认真处理3、key
↘ 形容词：关键的 → key point/factor/issue4、shock&surprise
surprise 惊喜（好的方面，比如收到意外的礼物）shock 震惊（不好的方面，比如出了事故、得到坏结果）惊喜 → 正面情绪 → 微笑 → surprise
震惊 → 负面情绪 → 皱眉 → shock
5、string
a string of = a chain of 一连串
