UNIT 3: MUSIC

E1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary
stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. become B. idol C. comment D. season
Question 2: A. perform B. release C. receive D. talent
Question 3: A. talent B. artist C. award D. famous
Question 4: A. theatre B. movie C. famous D. attend
Question 5: A. enjoy B. perform C. suffer D. agree
Question 6: A. weather B. birthday C. boring D. expect
Question 7: A. singer B. receive C. programme D. lyrics
Question 8: A. compose B. careful C. second D. album
Question 9: A. upload B. theatre C. receive D. guitar
Question 10: A. singer B. compose C. common D. programme
Question 11: A. favour B. enjoy C. reveal D. perform
Question 12: A. common B. music C. people D. perform
Question 13: A. melody B. festival C. positive D. contestant
E2: 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.
Question 1: A. single B. music C. contest D. release
Question 2: A. compose B. purchase C. release D. increase
Question 3: A. version B. process C. modest D. contestant
Question 4: A. instrument B. platinum C. debut D. album
Question 5: A. eliminate B. nominate C. originate D. passionate
Question 6: A. moment B. content C. parent D. talent
Question 7: A. latest B. contest C. request D. suggest
Question 8: A. debate B. commemorate C. certificate D. educate
Question 9: A. curent B. moment C. talent D. comment
Question 10: A. protest B. arrest C. establish D. nest
E3: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien left a positive impression on both judges and __________ because of her friendliness
and natural beauty.
A. spectators B. viewers C. audience D. passer-by
Question 2: When he was a teenager, he ___________at the local theatre in his home town during the tourist season.
A. performed B. attracted C. decided D. relaxed
Question 3: She has joined the panel of _____________ the popular TV talent show.
A. audience B. judges C. viewers D. watchers
Question 4: I didn't enjoy the performance because I couldn't __________with any of the main characters.
A. identify B. deal C. cope D. cooperate
Question 5: Judges travel all round America __________search of the best singers and bring them to Hollywood.
A. on B. in C. at D. for
Question 6: Can you play any ____? - Yes. I can play the flute and the guitar.
A. musical tools B. pieces of music C. musical instruments D. musical devices
Question 7: Two of the four contestants will be ____ after tonight's show.
A. composed B. removed C. eliminated D. terminated
Question 8: Our music teacher has been invited to be a________ in many music competitions and talent shows.
A. singer B. competitor C. contestant D. judge
Question 9: American singer Michael Jackson made a record when he had got 13 Billboard Hot 100 number-one ______.
A. singles B. single C. singer D. singers
Question 10: The judges _________ an important role in the competition.
A. work B. play C. rest D. put
Question 11: The X-factor is a television singing competition_____________ in the United Kingdom.
A. originate B. originated C. originating D. origination
Question 12: 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
Question 13: I passionately love the show “Familiar Faces” and this is the 4th ____ I’ve seen.
A. show B. chapter C. season D. episode
Question 14: 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
Question 15: The best singer ____ went to Alan Walker for “Faded”.
A. rank B. prize C. reward D. award
Question 16: Van Cao’s “Tien Quan Ca” was made into the national _______ of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.
A. song B. music C. melody D. anthem
Question 17: Fantasia Barrino, the winner of American Idol’s season 3 in 2004, released her ___Free Yourself which
earned three Grammy Award nominations.
A. debut album B. live performance C. local version D. live programme
Question 18: The “Marching song” was adopted as the national ____ of Viet Nam in 1945.
A. anthem B. song C. flag D. identity
Question 19: I’m a fan of__________music. It consists of simple tunes so it is easy to listen and remember.
A. pop B. rock C. classical D. jazz
Question 20: The ____ cheered loudly when the singers came out on the stage.
A. audience B. spectator C. public D. watcher
Question 21: Celine Dion has been my___________since I was young.
A. idol B. talent C. fan D. icon
Question 22: We were surprised to know that over 150000 __________ packed into the stadium to support Vietnamese
football team.
A. people B. fans C. visitors D. watchers
Question 23: But for your support, our band couldn’t have won the Grand Music ____________.
A. show B. quiz C. competition D. tour
Question 24: Our performance was ____ to be the best one in this competition last night.
A. cheered B. appeared C. judged D. seen
Question 25: In the last quarter of this year, our entertainment company had a big success in signing a lot of____________
with celebrities.
A. bargains B. contracts C. arrangements D. profits
Question 26: Chopin was considered to be one of the greatest Romantic piano ____ of the 19th century.
A. singers B. writers C. composers D. poets
Question 27: We’re seeking for the ___________musician to join our entertainment company.
A. good B. famous C. great D. talented
Question 28: These games are challenging, ____ it’s not easy to spend little time playing them.
A. so B. and C. for D. or
Question 29: I didn’t want to continue watching the show, _________it was more and more boring later.
A. for B. or C. but D. and
Question 30: He can’t decide whether to buy the tickets for the music show online_________at the box office
A. and B. or C. yet D. so
Question 31: Smoking is extremely detrimental to health, ____ many people continue to smoke anyway.
A. nor B. so C. yet D. then
Question 32: Do you like singing_________dancing?
A. but B. yet C. so D. or
Question 33: I admire Celine Dion_________she has a nice voice.
A. so B. and C. but D. for
Question 34: He lost the key, ____ he couldn't get into the house.
A. yet B. or C. so D. for
Question 35: We were lost in the forest, ____ luckily my friend had a map in his backpack.
A. and B. so C. for D. but
Question 36: Pop music is so popular, ____ the melody is simple and memorable.
A. for B. so C. and D. nor
Question 37: Would you like a cup of milk tea ____ a cup of hot chocolate after dinner?
A. and B. or C. yet D. so
Question 38: Minh had his teeth decayed, ____ he refused to see the dentist.
A. and B. so C. or D. but
Question 39: You must do well in the test, ____ you will not graduate.
 A. so B. or C. for D. and
Question 40: 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
Question 41: You can go to the theatre with us_________you can go there alone.
A. or B. but C. and D. for
Question 42: 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
Question 43: It rained heavily, _________the show was cancelled.
A. but B. for C. so D. yet
Question 44: The students didn’t revise for their exams, ____ did they realise how important the exams were.
A. nor B. but C. so D. for
Question 45: 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
Question 46: The boys are playing games, ____ the girls are watching TV.
A. so B. nor C. and D. yet
Question 47: Linda practices singing every day_________she wants to become a singer.
A. for B. but C. yet D. or
Question 48: The show was postponed_________the singer had a serious accident
A. or B. but C. for D. so
Question 49: I tried my best in the final test, ____ the result was not as good as I expected.
A. but B. so C. for D. or
Question 50: She loves comedies, ____ her husband is interested in action films.
A. for B. yet C. or D. and
Question 51: My family really loves Japanese food, ____ we order it twice a week.
A. yet B. so C. but D. nor
Question 52: Van Cao was a gifted composer, _________he won many national prizes, including Ho Chi Minh prize.
A. or B. and C. so D. yet
Question 53: I should practice more for the competition, ____ my health hasn't been excellent recently.
A. and B. so C. but D. or
Question 54: You can go to the movies with me, ____ you can go to the concert alone.
A. and B. or C. so D. yet
Question 55: Would you like to go to the cinema_________watch at home?
A. for B. or C. but D. so
Question 56: She has a potential voice, _________she doesn’t intend to pursue a career in music.
A. but B. so C. yet D. for
Question 57: He has an emotive voice_________skillful performance.
A. and B. or C. for D. but
Question 58: John’s voice is nice, _________his performance style is not good enough.
A. and B. so C. or D. but
Question 59: This singer was nominated for 10 Grammys, _________he won two.
A. and B. so C. for D. but
Question 60: Mike was a famous singer, _________he had a bad singing voice.
A. and B. or C. but D. for
Question 61: Close the window_________turn off the lights when you leave the room.
A. yet B. so C. for D. and
Question 62: His performance was dull, _________I fell asleep.
A. for B. but C. so D. or
Question 63: She wanted to become a violinist, _________her parents didn’t allow.
A. yet B. for C. so D. or
Question 64: The show was fascinating at the beginning, _________it got dull later.
A. yet B. so C. and D. for
Question 65. “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.
Question 66. “What was your major at university?” - “ ____”
A. Economics. B. University of Cambridge.C. It’s up to my decision. D. I'll choose Physics.
Question 67. “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.
Question 68. “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.
Question 69. “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.
Question 70. We’re best friends as we have a ____ interest in music.
A. passion B. passionately C. passionless D. passionate
Question 71. My teacher assigned us a writing task about ____ of our favorite singers.
A. biology B. biography C. biodiversity D. biochemist
Question 72. We find out that beat box has ____ very popular recently.
A. came B. turned C. become D. became
Question 73. The local celebrities joined hands to ____ a fund-raising campaign for charity.
A. solve B. conserve C. come up D. launch
Question 74. 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
Question 75. No longer did Pokémon Go become the widespread ____ in Viet Nam.
A. effect B. phenomenon C. invention D. news
Question 76. That the young talented pianist won the Pulitzer Prizes has attracted ____ attention.
A. worldwide B. scientific C. undue D. careful
Question 77. I like the cover ____ of these songs more than the originals.
A. songs B. lyrics C. rhythm D. versions
Question 78. Vietnamese ____ music is extremely diverse, including Quan Ho, Dan Ca, Ca Tru, Chau Van and others.
A. country B. folk C. traditional D. gospel
Question 79. After many weeks, his solo album ____ a profound influence on the youth all over the country.
A. remains B. maintains C. becomes D. persuades
Question 80. They had a global ____ hit with their album concept about “The dark side of the Moon”.
A. top B. song C. smash D. popular
Question 81. Our band needs to ____ our nerves to perform in this music competition.
A. control B. conquer C. calm D. lose
E4: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: My parents decided _________ a taxi because it was late.
A. take B. to take C. taking D. took
Question 2: It began _________ when I was in London last Saturday.
A. rain B. to rain C. rained D. rains
Question 3: I saw her _________ the street.
A. to cross B. crossed C. crosses D. cross
Question 4: It's customary _________ a gift from at least once or twice before finally accepting in Japan.
A. refuse B. to refuse C. refused D. refusing
Question 5: We've decided _________ the music contest at the end of this year.
A. to attend B. attending C. attends D. attend
Question 6: We managed _________ their first album on social media.
A. found B. founded C. finding D. to find
Question 7: Don't let him _________ about his mother's illness now.
A. know B. knowing C. to know D. known
Question 8: It's dangerous _________ out alone late at night.
A. gone B. going C. go D. to go
Question 9: My parents didn't encourage me _________ Music at university.
A. to study B. studying C. study D. studied
Question 10: I’m happy _________ that you’ve passed your driving test. Congratulations!
A. not hearing B. hear C. hearing D. to hear
Question 11: Blake didn't invite her boyfriend _________ to her graduation ceremony.
A. coming B. comes C. to come D. come
Question 12: The clerk required me _________ in the form before letting me in.
A. sings B. to sing C. to sang D. singing
Question 13: I allow my little daughter _________ with her friends in the flower garden.
A. not to play B. to play C. playing D. play
Question 14: He didn't deserve _________ by the locals like that.
A. to be treated B. treating C. to treat D. being treated
Question 15: It's impolite _________ off your shoes before stepping into a Japanese house.
A. to take B. not take C. not to take D. take
Question 16: Jimmy forgot _________ the house, so it was broken into.
A. to be locked B. locked C. lock D. to lock
Question 17: Anna learnt how _________ cakes from her grandmother.
A. making B. to make C. to made D. make
Question 18: They intended _________ Paris last year but they didn't have enough time.
A. visited B. visiting C. visit D. to visit
Question 19: John made me _________ a lot with his hilarious jokes.
A. laughing B. to laugh C. laugh D. laughed
Question 20: Nothing can make Alex _________ her mind now.
A. not to change B. to change C. change D. changing
Question 21: Someone saw him _________ to a restaurant with his friends.
A. to go B. be gone C. went D. go
Question 22: Hurry up! The train is about _________ in five minutes.
A. leave B. to leave C. left D. leaving
Question 23: There are not enough candies _________ among all the children here.
A. share B. shared C. to share D. sharing
Question 24: I’d like _________ all of you to enjoy my party on this Friday.
A. to invite B. inviting C. invite D. not invite
Question 25: I saw my little sister _________ the dog yesterday.
A. fed B. to feed C. feeds D. feed
Question 26:You can use my car but you must promise _________ it before Friday.
A. to return B. returns C. to be returned D. return
Question 27: I didn't have enough money _________ the coat, so I just bought a sweater.
A. buy B. bought C. to buy D. buying
Question 28: My mother made me __________at home at night.
A. staying B. to stay C. stayed D. stay
Question 29: He reminded me___________to give the book back to John
A. not forget B. not to forget C. forgot D. forgetting
Question 30: You’d better _________ out with your friends as it is very dangerous in the evening.
A. went B. go C. going D. to go
Question 31: She refused____________back again
A. not to coming B. is coming C. coming D. to come
Question 32: Everybody would like ________to a higher position.
A. to be promoted B. being promoted C. promoting D. to promote
Question 33: Please let me _________ your decision as soon as possible.
A. to know B. know C. known D. knowing
Question 34: We expect John _________ 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
Question 35: My father promised _________ me a comic book on my 9th birthday.
A. to be bought B. buy C. to buy D. buying
Question 36: This song makes everybody _________ comfortable.
A. to feel B. feel C. feeling D. feels
Question 37: We were encouraged _________ foreign languages at school.
A. to learn B. learning C. learn D. to learning
Question 38: She is mature enough _________ her family's problems with her parents.
A. discussing B. to discussing C. discusses D. to discuss
Question 39: It takes me 30 minutes _________ to school every day.
A. go B. to go C. going D. to going
Question 40: We are not allowed _________ jeans at school.
A. wear B. to wear C. wearing D. worn
Question 41: My parents let my sister ____ camping with her friends in the mountain.
 A. not go B. going C. go D. to go
Question 42: Did you manage _____________the book you were looking for?
A. to find B. found C. finding D. find
Question 43: Mr.Thompson is learning Vietnamese _________ read Kim Van Kieu.
A. so that B. so as to C. in order not to D. so as not to
Question 44: I determine _________ all my homework today.
A. to finish B. finish C. finishes D. finishing
Question 45: He advised them _________ in the class
A. to not talk B. not to talk C. to talk not D. don’t talk
Question 46: She didn't know whether _________ to her friend's wedding or not.
A. to coming B. to come C. coming D. come
Question 47: When he lived in the countryside, he ______ walk along the port to watch the ships up and down the river.
A. got used to B. was used to C. used to D. uses to
Question 48: Dad promised _________ us to the circus on Sunday.
A. to take B. taking C. take D. took
Question 49: I’m planning_________ my children to the new amusement park this weekend.
A. taking B. to take C. take D. to taking
Question 50: Let's ________out to dinner.
A. go B. going C. come D. coming
Question 51: Tom said that he could _________ me with this assignment.
A. helped B. helping C. to help D. help
Question 52: Mai agreed _________ my old laptop.
A. buying B. bought C. buys D. to buy
Question 53: His teacher made him _________ for his bad behaviour.
A. to apologised B. apologising C. to apologise D. apologise
Question 54: Please don't hesitate _________ me when you arrive in Frankfurt.
A. to call B. calling C. to calling D. call
Question 55: They decided _________ to the live concert.
A. go B. gone C. to go D. going
Question 56: 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
Question 57: I'd love _________ Paris one day.
A. to visits B. to visit C. visiting D. visit
Question 58: His parents didn't let him _________ to music school.
A. to go B. goes C. going D. go
Question 59: My younger sister is not reliable enough _________ my secrets to her.
A. revealing B. reveal C. to reveal D. to revealing
Question 60: I heard him _________ the window last night.
A. to open B. opened C. opens D. open
Question 61: He really wants _________ to play a musical instrument this summer.
A. to lean B. learning C. leaning D. to learn
E4: Make compound sentences using the conjunctions in brackets.
Question 1: I'd like to go to the party. I'm too busy. (but)
→ _________________________________________________________________.
Question 2: It was sunny. Lan took an umbrella. (so)
→ _________________________________________________________________.
Question 3: Anna is an amazing dancer. Her parents are proud of her. (and)
→ _________________________________________________________________.
Question 4: You can vote online for your favourite singer. You can send text messages. (or)
→ _________________________________________________________________.
Question 5: Lisa went shopping yesterday She didn't buy anything. (but)
→ _________________________________________________________________.
Question 6: John's parents own a restaurant. Sometimes he helps in the kitchen at weekends. (and)
→ _________________________________________________________________.
Question 7: Go inside. You will catch a cold. (or)
→ _________________________________________________________________.
Question 8: Rita is a good drummer. She will probably be invited to join the band. (so)
→ _________________________________________________________________.
E6: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Based on the original The Voice of Holland, The Voice of America, or sooner The Voice, officially aired on NBC on
April 26, 2011 aiming to find new singing talent and soon became a big hit.
The Voice process includes Blinds Audition, Battles Rounds, Knockout Rounds, and the final live performance phase.
Only those fifteen and over are eligible for the competition. There are four coaches, themselves well-known performing
artists, who critique contestants' performances and form their own teams of contestants and give them guidance through the
rest of the season. Coaches also have the power to decide on which contestants to advance in the next rounds. One celebrity
key advisor gives assistance to the coaches and their teams during the preparation process.
The coaches and the television audience have equal power to decide who moves on to the final four phase. However, the
winner is determined by votes from the television audience by online voting on the official website, SMS text and iTunes
stores purchases of the contestants' performances. The declared winner receives US$ 100, 000 and a record contract with
Universal Music Group.
As an incredible success in both Holland and the U.S., The Voice has been franchised out to many other countries in the
world, and has been a big rival to the Idol franchise.
Question 1: What is TRUE about The Voice program?
A. It originated in Holland. B. The Voice of Holland first aired on NBC.
C. It was a failure in Holland. D. The Voice of Holland used to air on BBC.
Question 2: What is a requirement for contestants?
A. Contestants must be over 10 old. B. Contestants must be at least 15 years old.
C. Contestants must be at least 13 years old. D. Contestants must be over 30 years old.
Question 3: Who decide on the winner of each season?
A. Coaches and television audience B. Coaches and the celebrity key advisor
C. Television audience D. The contestants' parents.
Question 4: By what means can people vote for their favourite contestant?
A. Text messages, internet, and post letters
B. Youtube views and online voting on the official website
C. Facebook’s sharing and voting from the audiences.
D. Text messages and online buying of the contestants' performances
Question 5: What is the prize for winning a The Voice season?
A. A music company and US$ 100,000
B. A large amount of money and becoming a The Voice coach
C. A record contract worth US$ 100,000
D. A large amount of money and chance to work with a music company
E7: 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 (1) ____ with black
Americans. ‘R&B’ was a mixture (2) _____ black religious music and jazz. It had strong rhythms that you could dance to
and simple, fast music.
(3) ____ the success of R&B music, white musicians started to copy the same style. By the mid 1950s, (4)
_____ new while R&B music, called 'rock ‘n’ roll’ had become very popular. Singers like Elvis Presley and Bill Haley (5)
____ millions of teenage fans. Their music was fast and loud. Many older people thought that rock ‘n’ roll was very (6)
____.
By the early 1960s, even rock ‘n’ roll had become old-fashioned. Many of the songs had begun to sound the (7) ____.
It was at that time that a new group from England became popular: The Beatles.
The Beatles first started (8) _____singing American style songs, but they soon developed their own style, with more
(9) ____ melodies. They also introduced different instruments, (10) ____ as the Indian sitar. Groups like The Beatles
had a very important influence (11) ____ the style of popular music. By the (12) ____ 1970s, rock ‘n’ roll had developed
into a new form of music. Electronics had (13) ____ the amplified guitars and drums of rock ‘n’ roll. Rock had arrived.
Question 1: A. accepted B. popular C. common D. famous
Question 2: A. to B. with C. of D. by
Question 3: A. Noticing B. Detecting C. Warning D. Perceiving
Question 4: A. those B. its C. their D. this
Question 5: A. attached B. attacked C. attracted D. attained
Question 6: A . dangerous B. endangered C. dangerously D. in danger
Question 7: A. equal B. same C. corresponding D. twin
Question 8: A. to B. at C. with D. by
Question 9: A. complicated B. complicate C. complicating D. complication
Question 10: A. same B. such C. like D. so
Question 11: A. in B. for C. to D. on
Question 12: A. early B. opening C. first D. advance
Question 13: A. switched B. returned C. replaced D. changed