UNIT 3: MUSIC

TEST 1
I. Find the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. guitar B. singer C. chorus D. sequence
2. A. between B. perforin C. enjoy D. happen
3. A. release B. event C. single D. regard
4. A. trumpet B. worldwide C. program D. album
5. A. comment B. common C. channel D. compose
II. Fill in each blank with a suitable word or phrase from the box.
idol identify performance judge series single
audience in search of song writer talented
1. Three thousand __________ crowded the concert hall.
2. The audience was clearly enchanted by her __________ .
3. Never __________ people by their appearance and a book by its cover.
4. A __________ album is an album which only has 1 or 2 songs in it.
5. The target audience for the TV __________ are young people aged 13 to 18.
6. She travelled the globe __________ good writers of children’s stories.
7. A great cheer went up from the crowd as they caught sight of their__________.
8. You are such a __________ member of our team and we are grateful of having you.
9. I didn’t enjoy the book because I couldn’t __________ with any of the main characters.
10. Bob Dylan, a singer and __________ , said that there would be no music without the words.
III. Decide whether the following sentences are simple (S) or compound (C).
1. I don’t like rock, but I do like pop. __________
2. Mr. Doris is fixing the roof on his house. __________
3. I enjoy reading, but I don’t enjoy writing. __________
4. Did they send a reporter or only a photographer? __________
5. Would you like some ice-cream or orange juice? __________
6. Grandma is a terrific cook, and we love staying at her house. __________
7. Ben is cheerful, and he always makes me smile. __________
8. I’m going to buy some cheese, milk, and cookies at the shop. __________
9. Anna walked home from school, for her bike was broken. __________
10. Mary put some oil in the old lock, and then the key turned. __________
IV. Choose the correct option.
1. I’ll ask him (call/to call) you.
2. You had better (to consult/consult) a doctor.
3. The police had her (to tell/tell) the truth.
4. Never let her (go/to go) out alone at night.
5. Do you want me (buy/to buy) this bag?
6. Please advise him (leave/to leave) early.
7. Don’t invite him (eat/to eat) this kind of food.
8. Peter saw his old friend (to cross/cross) the road.
9. Would you like me (help/to help) you with the luggage?
10. Can you hear somebody (to walk/walk) outside our room?
V. Match the sentences in column A with the sentences in column B.
A B
1. Can you play the guitar? a. Really? You must be a fan of her.
2. Look! My idol is coming. b. Yes, I am.
3. I’ve bought many of her albums. c. The concert didn’t happen. I stayed at home.
4. He has won several awards, including the d. A lot. I can’t count them now.
Grammy.
5. What’s he good at? e. Yes, a little. But I’m still learning it.
6. They show this program on TV five times a f. Let’s go to the cinema.
day.
7. You’re a fan of jazz, aren’t you? g. Yeah, I know. But you don’t have to shout
like that.
8. When did you get to the concert? h. Wow! Did he go to music school?
9. I don’t know what to do this weekend. i. Five times? That’s too much.
10. How many songs have you remembered? j. Playing the trumpet.

VI. Read the passage and choose the best option A, B, C or D.

Music is sound that has been organized by using rhythm, melody or (1) __________ . If someone
bangs saucepans while cooking, it makes noise. If a person bangs saucepans or pots in a (2)
__________ way, they are making a simple type of music.
There are (3) __________ things which music has most of the time: Music often has pitch. This
means high and low notes. Tunes are made of notes that go up or down or stay on the (4)
__________ pitch.
Music often has rhythm. Rhythm is the way the musical sounds and (5) __________ are put
together in a sequence. Every tune has a rhythm that can be tapped. Music usually has a regular
beat.
Music often has dynamics. This means (6) __________ it is quiet or loud or somewhere in between.
Music often has timbre. This is a French word (pronounced the French way: “TAM-br”). The
“timbre” of a sound is the way that a sound is (7) __________ . The sort of sound might be harsh,
gentle, dry, warm, or something else. Timbre is what makes a clarinet sound different from an oboe,
and what makes one person’s voice sound different (8) __________ another person.
1. A. harmony B. harmonic C. harmonica D. harmonics
2. A. straight B. rhythmic C. fixed D. constant
3. A. one B. two C. three D. four
4. A. same B. like C. rather D. as
5. A. silent B. silence C. silences D. silently
6. A. how B. which C. whether D. that
7. A. interested B. interesting C. interests D. interest
8. A. with B. to C. for D. from
VII. Reorder the words and phrases to make sentences.
1. taken up / He / had / the piano /in/as/a/a / child / jazz band / and joined / California
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2. generic term / Fine Arts / is / a / for / and sculpture / subjects / such as / painting, / music
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3. great musician / Over the years / conclusion / I’ve / to / the / that / she’s / a / very / come
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4. classical album / was / His recording / a / Grammy Award / nominated for / for / best
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5. big, / but / to / is not / entertain / guests / live music / there / is / several evenings / a week / The
cafe
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6. The school / and audio equipment / must / properly / provided / be / with / musical instruments
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7. new benchmark / Her outstanding performances / throughout / world / set / a / singers / for / the
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8. with / live performance / 20-year span / familiar / her / of / and recorded works / Acoustic fans /
are
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 TEST 2
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. gene B. journey C. just D. figure
2. A. hold B. ahead C. echo D. hear
3. A. aunt B. audience C. author D. audio
4. A. series B. hits C. busy D. music
5. A. bad B. band C. plan D. want
II. Choose the answer which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words.
1. Everyone gathered around to hear the song.
A. broke up B. came together
C. separated D. went along with
2. Her wedding dress was absolutely exquisite.
A. charming B. lovely C. elegant D. finely detailed
3. Their latest disc is a worthy successor to their popular debut album.
A. conclusion B. introduction C. ending D. completion
4. His writings were deeply subjected to the classical style.
A. affected by B. resulted in
C. contrary to D. responsible for
5. His latest album release is a compilation of his jazz works over the past decade.
A. news B. collection C. publication D. notice
III. Choose the answer which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words.
1. He was an amateur singer until the age of 39.
A. young B. skilled C. special D. professional
2. You may apply for tickets in person or by letter.
A. secretly B. formally C. indirectly D. face-to-face
3. It was a remarkable achievement for such a young player.
A. failure B. defeat C. effort D. misfortune
4. She adored her parents and would do anything to please them.
A. idolized B. hated C. liked D. criticize
5. The cancellation of the tour was a great disappointment for many fans of the band.
A. sadness B. discouragement
C. pleasure D. appointment
IV. Match the clauses to make compound sentences.
1. William enjoys playing board games, a. but she did not attend the ceremony.
2. The window frame is broken; b. and his assistant retouched the them.
3. Mr. Cohen never liked pets, c. and they analyzed possible solutions.
 4. Kent took the photos, d. and he would like chess.
5. She won the Grammy, e. moreover, it is expected to grow.
6. The managers discussed the problems, f. so she walked to the grocery store.
7. Graphic design is a popular field; g. or would you rather stay home?
8. Football players must wear appropriate h. however, the carpenter can fix it.
shoes; i. but he felt sorry for the stray kittens.
9. Her bicycle had a flat tire, j. otherwise, they may be hurt.
10. Would you like to go to the cinema,

V. Choose the underlined words that need correction.

1. Her parents have arranged for her to having music lessons every Sunday.
A B C D
2. Attempts are being made resolve the problem of security in the stadium.
A B C D
3. My parents lent me the money; besides, I couldn’t have afforded the ticket.
A B C D
4. Maybe no one knew what to say, or maybe they are afraid to say the wrong thing.
A B C D
5. Dr. Dre said I'could come to his office on Monday, so I could come on
A B C
Tuesday of next week.
D
VI. Choose the best answers to complete the dialogues.
1. - A: You really have an ear for pop music.
- B: ________________________________________________________________________
A. No, I have two ears.
B. You’re right. Pop is great.
C. What’s the matter with my ear?
D. Thanks for your compliment.
2. - A: Comedy is the new rock-n-roll.
- B: ________________________________________________________________________
A. I don’t like films.
B. Is the comedian hit by a rock?
C. I don’t get your point.
D. No, I’m not going to see it.
3. - A: ________________________________________________________________________
- B: He had been a talented in his youth.
A. Who was Mozart?
 B. What was special about him?
C. Do you know any of his songs?
D. When was Beethoven born?
4. - A: He’s never replied to any of my emails.
- B: ________________________________________________________________________
A. I think his manager is in charge of the emails, not him.
B. Maybe your emails went straight to the spam folder and he missed them.
C. It’s not fair for him anyway.
D. I didn’t receive any of your emails.
5. - A: I’m really excited. My idol’s going to release a new single.
- B: ________________________________________________________________________
A. Can you guess the name of the song?
B. I heard that she’s married.
C. She mightn’t like marriage.
D. The concert is really a chance for fans like you to have exciting time.
II. Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to each question.
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009), or Michael Jackson, is an American
singer, songwriter, and dancer, who is the most successful music artist of all time. He is referred to
as the “King of Pop”, the "Emperor of Pop", the “King of Music”, or just “The King”, and is
extremely considerate as the most influential and most famous musician of the 20th century, widely
regarded as one of the most well-known people in history. He was the best-selling pop music artist
even in the year of his death. His contributions to music, dance, and fashion for over five decades,
along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture.
Jackson started performing with his older brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon in The
Jackson 5 in 1964. In 1971, he started a solo career while also being a member of The Jackson 5.
He made the highest-selling album of all time, Thriller in 1982, with estimated sales of 66 million
copies worldwide. The video for “Thriller” showed him dancing like a zombie and other dancers
around him were zombies as well. “Thriller”, which includes famous songs like “Beat It” and
“Billie Jean” has sold 110 million copies worldwide. The popularity of these videos helped bring
the television channel MTV to fame. Jackson wrote other well-known songs such as “Bad”, “Black
or White”, “Heal the World”, and “Earth Song”. Through music videos and live performances, he is
known for popularizing dance moves such as the robot and the moonwalk. He won a lot of awards
and broke many records. Guinness World Records says he is the most successful entertainer of all
time. Jackson is also remembered for giving money to charities and pioneering efforts in charitable
fundraising in the entertainment industry. Jackson traveled the world attending events honoring his
humanitarianism, and, in 2000, the Guinness World Records recognized him for supporting 39
charities, more than any other entertainer.
1. Who is Michael Jackson?
A. He is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer.
B. He is the most successful music artist of all time.
C. He is the King of Pop.
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2. When was the album Thriller released?
A. 1964 B. 1971 C. 1982 D. 2000
3. Which of the following song is included in the album Thriller?
A. Billie Jean B. Black or White
C. Heal the World D. Earth Song
4. Michael Jackson is considered as a global figure__________.
A. because he is the King of Music
B. because he was the best-selling pop music artist even in the year of his death
C. because of his contributions to music, dance, and fashion for over five decades, along with his
publicized personal life
D. because he is extremely considerate as the most influential and most famous musician of the
20th century
5. What is probably most special in his performance?
A. Jackson started performing with his older brothers.
B. Dance moves
C. He won a lot of awards and broke many records.
D. He performed for charities.
6. We learn from the passage that__________.
A. Michael always performed songs and dances with The Jackson 5
B. he died at the age of 51
C. he only performed the songs he wrote
D. he is not the owner of the moonwalk
VIII. Combine the pairs of sentences using the words in the brackets.
1. He likes tea. He will take a cup of coffee. (but)
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2. I bought some books. I bought a school bag. (and)
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3. You must accept my offer. You will regret it. (otherwise)
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4. I will come back right away. Do not go anywhere. (till)
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5. Sue studied hard. She has failed the exam. (Although)
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6. Lewis drove skillfully. He could not win the race. (yet)
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7. The air in the city is highly polluted. We don’t like to live there. (so)
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8. When Christmas season comes, many people decorate their house. (When)
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TEST 3
I. Find the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. about B. award C. artist D. attend
2. A. image B. ignore C. include D. improve
3. A. quiet B. refer C. public D. honor
4. A. major B. effort C. online D. relax
5. A. succeed B. decade C. decide D. success
II. Supply the correct form of the word in the brackets.
1. The whole town is in __________ mood. (festival)
2. All of the __________ played wonderfully. (perform)
3. He is always starting __________ with me. (argue)
4. He is internationally __________ as a character actor. (fame)
5. The __________ spends years perfecting his craft. (music)
6. Travelling by train is more __________ than driving. (relax)
7. __________ were categorized according to age and sex. (Participate)
8. She had to __________ with other singers for the show. (competition)
9. The __________ for the Academy Awards have been announced. (win)
10. Chau van __________ is an ancient form of Vietnamese performance art. (sing)
III. Write the correct form of the verb in the brackets.
1. Can’t you see a cat __________ (cross) the road?
2. Nobody noticed someone __________ (sneak) into the corridor.
3. Please encourage everyone __________ (work) together.
4. The teachers are watching the students __________ (play) football.
5. Everybody expects him __________ (win) the competition.
6. I can feel my heart __________ (beat) loudly whenever I’m with you.
7. The boy has made his girlfriend __________ (cry) many times.
8. Did you notice someone __________ (sneak) into your house?
9. We often watch Barcelona __________ (play) against Real Madrid.
10. The headmaster had her __________ (tell) what had happened to her.
IV. Choose the best option A, B, C or D.
1. It is raining outside, __________ I will take my umbrella.
A. or B. but C. and D. so
2. I will not eat that beefsteak, __________ I am a vegetarian.
A. but B. nor C. for D. yet
3. Christina violated a major rule of her contract; __________, she was sued.
 A. so B. therefore C. and D. moreover
4. Did someone knock at the door, __________ am I imagining things?
A. or B. nor C. yet D. for
5. That car needs many repairs; __________, I will not even consider buying it.
A. but B. moreover C. so D. and
6. I have queued for hours, __________ I didn’t get to see the concert.
A. so B. for C. or D. yet
7. I was born in France; __________, I’ve lived in Viet Nam for so long that it feels like home now.
A. and B. but C. however D. besides
8. It’s lucky that he jumped away; __________, he would have been badly hurt.
A. otherwise B. however C. but D. so
9. I’m going to buy a new tablet computer, __________ I might buy a new mobile phone.
A. nor B. or C. besides D. yet
10. Our club is free to residents, __________ you can enjoy discos or live bands.
A. or B. and C. therefore D. yet
V. Complete the conversation with the sentences from the box.
A. No, it’s much more fascinating.
B. What type of music do you like?
C. Everybody calls her the princess of pop, right?
D. I have a couple of tickets to the rock concert.
E. I can’t stand rock music because it’s somehow noisy and not many
singers are female.
F. Have you ever been to a rock concert?
G. You can never imagine it.
H. There will be a girl band.
Nicolas: (1) _______________________ Would you like to get there with me?
Emilia: Rock? I’m not a fan of rock, Nicolas. But what day is it?
Nicolas: This Saturday evening. (2) _______________________
Emilia: No, I haven’t. Is it like a pop one?
Nicolas: (3) _______________________ Some famous bands in the US will join the concert this
time, and I had to queue for hours to get the tickets.
Emilia: Really? I’ve never thought of that. (4) ______________________
Nicolas: You’ll see some girls on the stage. (5) ______________________ You’ll like their
performance.
Emilia: Oh, no, Nicolas. I’m not going to join the concert.
Nicolas: That’s OK. (6) _______________________ Is it pop?
Emilia: Yeah, you’re right. I like pop music most. And my favorite singer is Britney Spear.
Nicolas: Oh, I know her. (7) _______________________
Emilia: Yes, she is.
Nicolas: Listen! Join me in the rock concert and I’ll join your pop concert someday.
Emilia: Come on, Nicolas!
Nicolas: It’ll be amazing. (8) _______________________
Emilia: Okay but let me think it over.
VI. Read the passage and write True or False next to the sentences.
The Classical music period is the time from about 1750 to 1820 when Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven,
and Schubert were the most famous living composers.
We often talk about “classical music” meaning European music which is not pop music or jazz or
folk music. It is music which has been written by composers who have studied the art of
composition. Classical music is talked about in this sense.
This article is about “Classical music” in the late 18 th century and the early 19th century. The word
“classical” is often used to refer to the arts of Ancient Greece and Rome. It has also come to mean
any art form which has become very famous and is remembered for centuries afterwards. In music
the Classical period comes between the Baroque and the period of Romanticism.
In some ways Classical music is often simpler than the music of the Baroque composers. There is
often a tune with a simple accompaniment using broken chords called an “Alberti bass”. For
classical composers the form of the piece was very important. Composers started their work with a
tune (theme) and this tune would be developed in different ways: put in different keys, changed
from a fast to a slow tune, changed from major to minor or from minor to major.
T F
1. The classical music period was the time when Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and
Schubert hadn’t been born.
2. Classical music does not include pop music or jazz or folk music.
3. Classical music is written by composers who have studied the art of composition.
4. The word “classical” in the passage refers to the ancient Greece and Rome.
5. Classical music was only remembered in the late 18 th century and the early 19th
century.
6. Except for music, there was not any other “classical” art in the late 18 th century and
the early 19th century.
7. Classical music can be considered simpler than the music of the Baroque composers.
8. Classical composers can change the tune in different ways.
VII. Complete the second sentence using the words in the brackets.
1. This is the biggest flood in a century. (bigger)
There’s no______________________________________________________________________
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2. The test wasn’t as easy as she’d expected. (than)
The test was____________________________________________________________________
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3. I can let you in if you give the password. (unless)
I can’t let_______________________________________________________________________
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4. He slipped out during the conference. (having)
While we ______________________________________________________________________
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5. It is cheaper to go by bus than to go by taxi. (expensive)
Going by taxi___________________________________________________________________
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6. I’m sure there’s a logical explanation for all this. (must)
There__________________________________________________________________________
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7. Emily doesn’t care about dress as much as she used to. (than)
Emily used to___________________________________________________________________
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8. Although most of us dislike Franky, we don’t dare to say so. (but)
Most of us _____________________________________________________________________
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