Unit
3. MUSIC
Part I.
PHONETICS
Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the
word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in
each of the following questions.
1. A. banned B. cleared C. kissed D. raised
2. A. recognised B. stringed C. conquered D. watched
3. A. liked B. backed C. encouraged D. reversed
4. A. enjoyed B. finished C. suffered D. agreed
5. A. performed B. released C.
received D. adored
6. A. artists B. singers C. listeners D. drums
7. A. poets B. flutes C. organs D. instruments
8. A. melodies B. festivals C. guitars D. contests
9. A. clips B. recordings C. views D. manners
10. A. writers B. laughs C.
loves D.
awards
Part II. VOCABULARY
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B,
C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
11. We’re best friends
as we have a ____ interest in music.
A. passion B. passionately C.
passionless D. passionate
12. My teacher
assigned us a writing task about ____ of our favorite singers.
A. biology B.
biography C.
biodiversity D. biochemist
13. We find out that
beat box has ____ very popular recently.
A. came B. turned C. become D. became
14. Lina, the ____
album of the new music band in our city, will be uploaded on the website next
week. I’m looking forward to listening to it.
A. debut B.
only C.
best-selling D. individual
15. The ____ cheered
loudly when the singers came out on the stage.
A. audience B. spectator C. public D.
watcher
16. Our performance
was ____ to be the best one in this competition last night.
A. cheered B. appeared C. judged D. seen
17. The local
celebrities joined hands to ____ a fund-raising campaign for charity.
A. solve B. conserve C.
come up D. launch
18. He practically
____ a comic style called stand-up comedy in which a comedian performs in front
of a live audience.
A. realised B.
invented C.
distributed D. thought
19. No longer did
Pokémon Go become the widespread ____ in Viet Nam.
A. effect B. phenomenon C.
invention D. news
20. That the young
talented pianist won the Pulitzer Prizes has attracted ____ attention.
A. worldwide B.
scientific C. undue D. careful
21. I like the cover
____ of these songs more than the originals.
A. songs B.
lyrics C. rhythm D. versions
22. Vietnamese ____
music is extremely diverse, including Quan
Ho, Dan Ca, Ca Tru, Chau Van and others.
A. country B.
folk C. traditional D. gospel
23. After many weeks,
his solo album ____ a profound influence on the youth all over the country.
A. remains B.
maintains C. becomes D. persuades
24. They had a global
____ hit with their album concept about “The dark side of the Moon”.
A. top B. song C. smash D. popular
25. I passionately love
the show “Familiar Faces” and this is the 4th ____ I’ve seen.
A. show B. chapter C. season D. episode
26. The “Marching
song” was adopted as the national ____ of Viet Nam in 1945.
A. anthem B.
song C. flag D. identity
27. Chopin was
considered to be one of the greatest Romantic piano ____ of the 19th
century.
A. singers B. writers C. composers D.
poets
28. This concert marks
nine years since the death of Trinh Cong Son, a prominent ____ of modern
Vietnamese music.
A. comedian B. actor C.
contributor D. figure
29. Our band needs to
____ our nerves to perform in this music competition.
A. control B.
conquer C. calm D. lose
30. The best singer
____ went to Alan Walker for “Faded”.
A. rank B. prize C. reward D. award
Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following
questions.
31. Becoming a super
star performing on stage was my burning desire when I was a teenager.
A. well-known painter B. famous singer C.
good writer D. famous composer
32. We were surprised
to know that over 150000 fans packed into the stadium to support
Vietnamese football team.
A. people B. admirers C.
visitors D. watchers
33. But for your
support, our band couldn’t have won the Grand Music competition.
A. show B.
quiz C. contest D. tour
34. If you want to
become a well-known singer, you need to have a unique selling point, a
way to differentiate yourself from the crowd.
A. genius B. infamous C. renowned D. new
35. He’s planning to release
his new solo single album about New Year.
A. put out B.
set free C. imprison D. come out
36. This game show has
attracted many participants since it was aired in 2015.
A. breathed B. impacted C.
introduced D. broadcasted
37. In the last
quarter of this year, our entertainment company had a big success in signing a
lot of contracts with celebrities.
A. bargains B.
agreements C.
arrangements D. profits
38. “Cindy”, which originated
in North California, is a popular American folk song.
A. came from B. finished C. made D.
recognized
39. Mozart was a child
prodigy that he composed music at the age of four.
A. dunce B.
brain C. genius D. intelligence
40. We’re seeking for
the talented musician to join our entertainment company.
A. good B. famous C.
great D. gifted
Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following
questions.
41. It’s incredible
that his new song leads the Billboard hot 100 chart only in 3 days.
A. beyond belief B. believable C.
implausible D. unbelievable
42. She was given a
prize for her achievement in classical and traditional music.
A. success B. feat C. failure D. accomplishment
43. To have chance to
enter the final round, you have to eliminate lots of competitors.
A. retain B.
remove C. restrict D. reject
44. It is undeniable
that instrument innovations hit the right note in 2013 with the
3D-printed guitar, the AT-200 guitar, the seaboard grand and the wheel harp.
A. growth B. modernnisation C.
revolution D. stagnation
45. Hector Berlioz was
one of the most prominent composers of the Romantic period.
A. classical B.
unknown C. prolific D. modern
46. After a very short
time, this kind of music becomes wildly popular among the youth.
A. appealing B. attractive C. unknown D. common
47. Luu Huu Phuoc is
extremely well-known for his patriotic wartime songs.
A. fight time B.
peacetime C. battle
time D. tranquil time
48. The new star
always appears with a lovely affected smile on her lips, but no one
realizes it.
A. natural B.
artificial C. dishonest D. charming
49. We absolutely adore
his music because of sweet melodies and meaningful lyrics.
A. favour B. hate C.
love D. prefer
50. She finds herself
more confident after standing on stage many times.
A. independent B. assured C. brave D. fearful
Part III. GRAMMAR
Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the following questions.
51. Tom said that he
could ____ me with this assignment.
A. helped B. helping C.
to help D. help
52. John made me ____
a lot with his hilarious jokes.
A. laughing B. to laugh C. laugh D. laughed
53. I’d like ____ all
of you to enjoy my party on this Friday.
A. to invite B. inviting C. invite D.
not invite
54. We expect Linh
____ to the airport late as the plane will take off in 15 minutes.
A. to come B.
not to come C. not
coming D. coming
55. I’m happy ____
that you’ve passed your driving test. Congratulations!
A. not hearing B. hear C. hearing D. to hear
56. My mother said
that she would rather ____ to Hoi An than Nha Trang.
A. to travel B. travelling C.
not to travel D. travel
57. I allow my little
daughter ____ with her friends in the flower garden.
A. not to play B. to play C.
playing D. play
58. You’d better ____
out with your friends as it is very dangerous in the evening.
A. went B. go C. going D. to go
59. My parents let my
sister ____ camping with her friends in the mountain.
A. not go B. going C. go D.
to go
60. We intend ____ him
the truth for fear that he’ll fly into a fit of madness.
A. to tell B. telling C.
not tell D. not to tell
61. My family really
loves Japanese food, ____ we order it twice a week.
A. yet B. so C. but D. nor
62. These games are
challenging, ____ it’s not easy to spend little time playing them.
A. so B. and C. for D. or
63. Smoking is
extremely detrimental to health, ____ many people continue to smoke anyway.
A. nor B. so C. yet D.
then
64. We were lost in
the forest, ____ luckily my friend had a map in his backpack.
A. and B. so C.
for D. but
65. Would you like a
cup of milk tea ____ a cup of hot chocolate after dinner?
A. and B. or C. yet D. so
66. Minh had his teeth
decayed, ____ he refused to see the dentist.
A. and B. so C.
or D. but
67. Anna thinks she
ought to go to the university, ____ she wants to get qualifications for her
dream job.
A. and B. yet C. for D.
so
68. He invested a lot
of money in this business, ____ it went bankrupt in a very short time.
A. but B. and C. for D. nor
69. The students
didn’t revise for their exams, ____ did they realise how important the exams
were.
A. nor B. but C. so D. for
70. Peter wonders he
should stay home and watch TV, ____ he should go out and have dinner with his
friends.
A. so B. or C. and D. nor
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part
that needs correction in each of the following questions.
71. Sue plans study abroad
next year according to her parent’s advice.
A B C D
72.
Don't forget calling me as soon as you arrive here.
A B C D
73. Lan should seriously consider to become
a singer. She’s a great talent.
A B C D
74. The teacher doesn’t
let her students not use their mobile phones in class.
A B C
D
75. We hope having a chance to study
together at the same university in the future.
A B C D
76. This story with tragic ending made
me crying.
A B C D
77. After a two-hour discussion, we decided
to expanding the car market in America.
A
B C D
78. Everyone in this
company would like to promoted to a higher position.
A B C D
79. You’d better spend too much money on
shopping or you won’t have any left.
A B C D
80. I used to learn fixing electrical
devices around my house when I was at high school.
A B C D
81. The doctors looked at the test result, but
they decided to operate on the patient.
A B C D
82. Hoa flew to Paris to visit her
grandma, so to see Eiffel Tower.
A B C D
83. Lan studied hard for the final test, but
she passed with flying colours.
A B C D
84. She’s counting her calories, so she
really wants to eat dessert after meals
A B C D
85. There was no food in the fridge, nor
they didn’t have money to go to the market.
A B C D
86. Dogs are loyal pets, for
they will never make you feeling betrayed.
A B C D
87. We went to the Korean restaurant, so we found out it was closed
early.
A
B C D
88. Don’t forget
your passport, and you’ll have trouble checking
in.
A B C D
89. We also have to do our assignment, and we’ll be
punished.
A B C D
90. John picked me up at my house, but we
went out for a walk.
A B C D
Part
IV. SPEAKING
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A. B, C, or D to indicate the
correct response to each of the following exchanges.
91.
“When will the conference finish?” - “____”
A. No, it won't. B. Maybe 10:00 a.m.
C. It finished at
9:30 a.m. D. Yes, it’s very interesting.
92. “What was your major at university?” - “ ____”
A. Economics. B. University of Cambridge.
C. It’s up to my
decision. D. I'll choose Physics.
93. “Pardon me, where can I find the restroom?” - “____”
A. I want to find the
restroom. B. Here you are.
C. It has only one. D. One flight up, to the
left of the shoe department.
94. “Excuse me, I would like to book two double
rooms.” - “____”
A. You need to fill
out this application form.
B. Thank you for
booking.
C. Sorry, we only have one double
room left.
D. The rooms have
been cleaned already.
95. “Thank you for your birthday gift, I really like
it.” - “____”
A. I’m happy you like it. B.
Of course, it's valuable.
C. Not at all. D. It’s nice of you.
96. “My print machine's run out of paper.’ - “____”
A. You used too
much.
B. Wait a minute.
C. I’ll give you a
bottle of ink.
D. I’ll go and get some from the
office supply store.
97.
“Why don’t you go shopping with me this Sunday?” – “____”
A. OK. I’ll call
you soon. B. It's none of your
business.
C. Sorry, I have to work overtime. D. Not bad.
98. "You've already finished the project, haven’t you?” – “____”
A. Yes, this
projeet is mine. B. Sorry, but I need more time.
C. I'll arrive here
in 5 minutes. D. We've been
given a new project.
99. "What a lovely cat you have!” – “____”
A. That's a nice cat. B. Thanks. My mom gave it
to me last week.
C. Thanks, it's my
pet. D. It’s very naughty.
100. "How frequently do you go to the supermarket?” – “____”
A. At least once a week. B. Yes, it's important to do it
every day.
C. I want to buy some
fruits. D.
It takes me 5 minutes.
101. "What are you arguing about?” – “____”
A. Nothing. B. Well, I think she’s right.
C. That doesn't
matter. D. Yes, we are.
102. "Hi, you look happy. What's going on?” – “____”
A. Well, I loved running. B. I have passed the
exam.
C. Take yourself at home. D. Oh yes, I enjoyed it very much.
103. “How have you been?” – “____”
A. Take care. Bye bye. B. Well, talk to you later.
C. Nice talking to you. D. Pretty good. Thanks.
104. "Would you mind turning down the TV please?” – “____”
A. Sure. Here you
are. B. Sorry. I didn’t know I was disturbing you.
C. What! You must be kidding! D. No, I
don’t like it very mueh.
105. "Do you like playing football?” – “____”
A. That's
interesting. B. He’s OK.
C. Yes, I love it. D. Yes, I’d
love to.
Part V.
READING
Exercise 8. Read the following passage and mark the
letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the
numbered blanks.
Rock began in the USA in the early 1950s. At
that time 'rhythm and blues’ music
was very (106)
____ with black Americans. ‘R&B’ was a mixture (107) _____ black religious music
and jazz. It
had strong rhythms that you could dance to
and simple, fast music.
(108) ____ the success
of R&B music, white musicians started to copy the same style. By the mid 1950s, (109) _____ new while
R&B music, called 'rock ‘n’ roll’ had become very
popular. Singers like Elvis Presley and Bill Haley (110) ____ millions of teenage fans. Their music was fast and loud. Many older people thought that rock ‘n’ roll was very (111) ____.
By the early 1960s, even rock ‘n’ roll had become old-fashioned. Many of the songs had begun to sound the (112) ____. It was at that time
that a new eroup from England became popular: The Beatles.
The Beatles first started (113 ) ____
singing American style songs, but they soon developed their own style, with more
(114) ____
melodies. They also introduced different instruments, (115) ____ as the Indian sitar. Groups like The Beatles had a very important
influence (116) ____ the style of popular music. By the (117) ____ 1970s, rock ‘n’ roll had developed into a
new form of music. Electronics had (118) ____ the amplified guitars and drums of rock ‘n’ roll. Rock had
arrived.
106. A. accepted B. popular C.
common D. famous
107. A. to B. with C. of D.
by
108. A. Noticing B. Detecting C. Warning D. Perceiving
109. A. those B. its C. their D. this
110. A. attached B. attacked C. attracted D. attained
111. A. dangerous B. endangered C. dangerously D. in danger
112. A. equal B. same C. corresponding D. twin
113. A. to B. at C. with D. by
114. A. complicated B. complicate C. complicating D. complication
115. A. same B. such C.
like D. so
116. A. in B. for C. to D. on
117. A. early B.
opening C. first D. advance
118. A. switched B. returned C. replaced D.
changed
Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the
letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s was the
only-surviving son of Leopold and Maria Pertl Mozart. Leopold was a successful
composer, violinist, and assistant concert master at the Salzburg court. Wolfgang's mother, a
constantly ill housewife, was born to a middle class family of local community leaders. His only sister was
Maria Anna. With their father’s encouragement and guidance, they both were introduced to music at an early age. Leopold started
Anna on keyboard when she was seven, as three-year old Wolfgang looked on.
Mimicking her playing, Wolfgang quickly began to
show a strong understanding of chords, tonality,
and tempo. Soon, he too was being tutored by his father.
Leopold was a devoted and task-oriented teacher to
both his children. He made the lessons fun, but also insisted on a
strong work ethic and perfection.
Fortunately, both children excelled well in these areas.
Recognising their special talents,
Leopold devoted much of his time to their education in
music as well as other subjects.
Wolfgang soon showed signs of excelling beyond his
father's teachings with an early
composition at age five and demonstrating outstanding ability on harpsichord and
the violin. He would soon go on to play the piano, organ and viola.
119. Which of the following is true about Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart?
A. He was the only
child in his family.
B. His father played many roles in
music community in Salzburg.
C. He started to expose himself to
music at the age of seven.
D. His mother was a local
community leader.
120. W hen looking Anna playing piano, Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart ____.
A. composed music B. imitated her
C. introduced music
to her D.
played violin
121. The word “devoted"
in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. inconstant B. strict C. committed D.
only
122. Mozart’s father ____.
A. created lessons
which were not fun B.
required only perfection
C. did not ask for
work morality D. was his early tutor
123. The word “outstanding" in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. ordinary B. normal C. average D. impressive
Exercise 10. Read the following passage and mark the
letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
In the 1960s, it took pop and rock groups one
or two days to record other their songs. Nowadays, it can take months and months. Many rock groups begin by recording only one
instrument, for example, the voice. Then they record other instruments – electric piano, synthesiser, guitars,
drums and so on.
Next, they might use a computer to add special
effects. Finally, they ‘mix’ all
the instruments until they get the sound that they want.
This means that a CD or cassette will always sound very different from a live concert.
Music engineers have developed a new eomputer
programme that
will change the future of music. A
computer can analyse a singer's voice. Then if you give the computer the lyrics and music of a song, the computer can
'sing' it in that voice. This means
that a singer only needs to record one song and the computer can then sing
other songs in the singer's own voice. Singers can sing new songs many years
after they have died.
Most of us listen to music for pleasure, but
for the record companies, music is a product, the same as soap powder. When a
record company finds a new group (or 'band'), they first try to develop the band's
'profile'. They will try to create an 'image' for the band that they think will attract young people. Instead of allowing the
band’s full artistic freedom, they will often tell the band what they should
wear, what they should say and how they should sing and play.
In recent year, many rock groups have started their own
record companies because they say that the big companies are too commercial.
124. Today, to record songs, it takes ____.
A. longer than it used to do B. shorter than
it used to do
C. only one or two days D.
the same amount of time as the 1960s
125. Today’s record procedure results in ____.
A. different sounds of recorded
songs and Iivc-performed songs
B. the mixture
between CDs and live concert
C. some special
effects on songs
D. differences in
voices and instruments played
126. Which of the following is NOT true about the new computer programme?
A. It is predicted
to change the music future.
B. It can imitate
singers' voices.
C. It can sing only one recorded
song of the singer.
D. The singer does
not necessarily present to really sing.
127. The word "it" in
the passage refers to ____.
A. music B. a lyric C.
a singer D. a song
128. Record companies don't always ____.
A. suggest the outfits of the band B. tell the band what to say
C. give the band freedom to do things D. decide the songs the band will play
129. The word "that” in the passage refers to ____.
A. soap powder B. an image C. the band D. a
eompany
130.
The word "commercial” in the passage is
closest in meaning to ____.
A. famous B. popular C.
useful D. money-oriented
Part
VI. WRITING
Exercise 11. Mark the letter A, B. C, or D to indicate
the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
131. There has never been a more successful
entertainment programme than Pop Idol.
A. Pop Idol is the most successful
entertainment programme ever.
B. Pop Idol can be a
more successful entertainment programme.
C. Pop Idol is one
of the most successful entertainment programmes.
D. Pop Idol had
never been more successful than it is now.
132. He
couldn't stand being eliminated from the contest.
A. Because he stood,
he was eliminated from the contest.
B. He was eliminated
from the contest because he was unable to stand.
C. He was unable to accept the
failure in the contest.
D. He didn't believe
that he was thrown out from the contest.
133. A lot of people came to the concert in spite of
the rain.
A. Because it
rained, a lot of people came to the concert.
B. Even though it rained, a lot of
people came to the concert.
C. It rained and
then a lot of people came to the concert.
D. While being in
the concert, it suddenly started to rain.
134. Settling in Paris, he then took up piano as the
first instrument ever learnt.
A. Before moving to
Paris, he took up piano as the first instrument ever learnt.
B. Living in Paris
encouraged him to take up piano as the first instrument ever learnt.
C. He had never
learnt any instrument before although he lived in Paris.
D. Piano was the first instrument he learnt
after moving to Paris.
135. “Why don’t you go to the cinema with me?” asked Jonnie.
A. Jonnie required me to go to the cinema with him.
B. Jonnie urged me to go to the cinema with him.
C. Jonnie was worried about me going to the cinema
with him.
D. Jonnie suggested me going to the
cinema with him.
Exercise 12. Mark the
letter A, B. C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
136. I
was so busy. I couldn't come to her birthday party.
A. I came to her birthday
party so I was too busy.
B. I was too busy to come to her
birthday party.
C . I was busy enough to come
to her birthday party.
D. Her birthday
party made me really busy.
137. She intended to study music in New Jersey.
Accidentally she left and studied music in New York.
A. She left her
hometown in New Jersey in order to study music in New York.
B. After studying
music in New Jersey, she studied music in New York.
C. She left New
Jersey with the intention to study music in New’ York.
D. She was going to study music
in New Jersey but then studied in New York.
138. He died in I960. He received the bravery award in
1970.
A. After his death, he received the
bravery award in 1970.
B. Because he died
in I960, he received the bravery award in 1970.
C. He died in 1960
so he received the bravery award in 1970.
D. Before his death,
he received the bravery award in 1970.
139. His mother wanted him to be a doctor. He wanted to become a music
composer.
A. His mother wanted him to be a doctor because he
wanted to
become a music composer.
B. His mother wanted him to
be a doctor so he wanted to become a music composer.
C. His mother wanted him to be a doctor but he wanted to
become a music composer.
D. If his mother wanted him to be a doctor, he
wanted to become a music composer.
140. He sang very badly. Everyone left the room.
A. Everyone left
the room so he sang badly.
B. He sang very badly so everyone
left the room.
C. He sang badly as a result
of everyone leaving the room.
D. He sang so badly but everyone left the room.
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