unit 3 grade 10

IMPROVING EXERCISES– ENGLISH 10
UNIT 3 – MUSIC
A. LANGUAGE FOCUS :
* Pronunciation : /est/, /ant/ and /eit/
* Grammar: - Compound sentences
- to-infinitives and bare infinitives
* Vocabulary: Words and Phrases related to MUSIC
B. EXERCISES :
I. Phonetics:
Ex1. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. passionate
B. talent
C. album
D. achieve
2. A. debate
B. late
C. entertainment
D. educate
3. A. renowned
B. melody
C. devotee
D. territory
4. A. accurate
B. accelerate
C. abbreviate
D. activate
5. A. request
B. arrest
C. honest
D. invest
6. A. penetrate

B. accommodate
C. approximate
D. administrate
7. A. replacement
B. measurement
C. comment
D. government
Ex2. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
8. A. celebrity
B. romantic
C. entrant
D. adore
9. A. extract
B. worldwide
C. rhythm
D. phenomenon
10. A. passionate
B. deceiving
C. biography
D. eliminate
11. A. enormous
B. balance
C. allergy
D. soreness
12. A. alternative
B. effect
C. intestine
D. devotee
13. A. platinum
B. melody

C. contestant
D. instrument
14. A. achievement
B. audience
C. performance
D. recording
15. A. passionate
B. harmony
C. format
D. excessively
II. Vocabulary and Grammar
Ex1. Word form: Give the correct form of the words in brackets:
16. He looks …………………. on stage. (passion)
17. This is one of the most ……………. entertainment formats in the UK. It attracts a significantly huge
number of audiences. (success)
18. The ……………. have to get over that challenge to win in this contest. (contest)
19. Is Vietnam Idol an ……………….. program or a franchised one? (origin)
20. Van Cao is known as one of the most important…………….of modem Vietnamese music. (compose)
21. His song, Tien Quan Ca, is the ……………anthem of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. (nation)
22. After his ………….., he received the Ho Chi Minh prize. (die)
23. Exercising regularly is a powerful weapon to ……………….. well-being. (psychology)
24. His important ………………… is to invent the instrumental ballade. (achieve)
25. The male singers will sing their challenge phrase with…..melody, like musical ping pong. (differ)
Ex2: Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets:
26. They let us (use) ……………this room for our study.
27. I decided (take) ……………. a hotel management course in 2012.
28. Their clients agree (pay) ……..... by check.
29. Recently, her husband has made her (stay) …………… at home.
30. The course helps me (understand) ……………my cat better.
31. Their family didn’t want (move) ……………….. to Scotland last year.

32. Taking part in many contests has taught me how (perform) …………….. more confidently.
33. He was made (hand over) …………… all of his property.
34. Have you ever hoped (see)…………………. your idol in real life?
35. I chose (not participate) ……………….. in that competition.
Ex3: Choose the best answer.
36. William: “How did she become famous?” - Scot: “........................”
A. Yes, she became famous.
B. Five years ago.

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C. She took part in a lot of contests.
D. It’s unbelievable that she was famous.
37. He was also the first ______________ artist to have four singles to enter the Top 40.
A. chorus
B. solo
C. simple
D. private
38. This figure graduated ______________ a very famous music school and devoted his life to arts.
A. on
B. from
C. of
D. into
39. Because of its significance, this reality TV program has been ______________ by thousands of
viewers all over the country.
A. done
B. watched
C. washed
D. produced

40. He was one of the most prominent ______________ during the international liberation movements.
A. math
B. numbers
C. figures
D. calculation
41. The football match was wonderful at the beginning, ______________ it was awful at the end.
A. but
B. and
C. or
D. so
42. These days, things have become more convenient; for example you can buy airline tickets at air
agencies, ______________ you can purchase them online.
A. yet
B. for
C. so
D. or
43. You should feel happy because your mum and dad always encourage you ______________ hard.
A. work
B. to work
C. worked
D. working
44. He is looking forward ______________ the result from this contest.
A. receive
B. receiving
C. to receive
D. to receiving
45. It took my teacher nearly three years ______________ his research on motivating students in learning
English by using word games.
A. complete
B. to completing

C. completed
D. to complete
46. Lately, several oils, including rose and lemon, have been shown ______________ anxiety, stress and
depression.
A. relieve
B. to relieve
C. to be relieved
D. to relieving
47. ______________ is traditional music from a particular country, region, or community.
A. Blues
B. Classical music
C. Folk music
D. Jazz
48. As a nurse I learned to control my ______________ .
A. hopes
B. emotions
C. abilities
D. thoughts
49. She usually had a smile on her face, but now she looks ______________.
A. cheerful
B. joyful
C. solemn
D. delightful
50. We haven't had any ______________ with him for several years.
A. communication B. expression
C. excitement
D. entertainment
51. Look at those windows! They really need ______________.
A. to clean
B. cleaning

C. to be cleaned
D. B and C are correct
52. I'm tired. I'd rather ______________ out this evening, if you don't mind.
A. not going
B. not to go
C. don't go
D. not go
53. My bank manager advised ______________ a loan.
A. to take me out B. me taking out
C. me to take out
D. me take out
54. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an Austrian musician and ______________ .
A. singer
B. composer
C. dancer
D. author
Ex4. A. 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.
55. She was given a prize for her achievement in classical and traditional music.
A. success
B. feat
C. failure
D. accomplishment
56. To have chance to enter the final round, you have to eliminate lots of competitors.
A. retain
B. remove
C. restrict
D. reject
57. Hector Berlioz was one of the most prominent composers of the Romantic period.
A. classical

B. unknown
C. prolific
D. modern
58. 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

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59. She finds herself more confident after standing on stage many times.
A. independent
B. assured
C. brave
D. fearful
B. 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.
60. Vietnamese folk songs are sweet, gentle and very lyrical.
A. high quality
B. tuneful
C. prosaic
D. emotional
61. This reality TV show soon became a worldwide phenomenon.
A. nation
B. national
C. global
D. globe
62. He's really delighted with his new CD player.

A. pleased
B. angry
C. entertained
D. annoyed
63. This will be a hopeful season of this entertainment format to air in the near future.
A. breathe out
B. breathe in
C. broadcast
D. inhale
Ex 5 : Gap - filling: Choose the suitable words from the box to complete the sentences.
launched
eliminate
post
emphasize
typically
renowned
biography
passionate
originated
idol
64. By having a look at her ………………., we can know more about her.
65. We need to recognize that when people adore a job, they are …………………..about it and they are
likely to work successful with it.
66. Nowadays, it is said that a lot of teenagers blindly or excessive adore their …………..
67. In order to be noticed by many people, he has started to ………. his homemade videos on the internet
lately. Some people say that this is not a good way to be famous.
68. In the past, it was hard for people to be noted, but today, this has changed. They can become
………….. with the aid of advertisement and promotion.
69. Few viewers have watched this program since it first …………….in our country because it has been
interfered with a lot of advertisement.

70. To make sure that there are only competent candidates for the next round, they ……………. the ones
that can’t answer correctly 5 first questions.
71. Quan Ho singing ………….. in Bac Ninh Province in the 13th century, and is sung at spring festivals.
72. A dangdut band …………….. consists of a male or female lead singer, who is backed by an unusual
mix of musical instruments.
73. His works often …….. on the values of family life as well as the relationship among people in society.
III: Reading:
Ex1 : Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Fun Facts About the Saxophone
A relatively new-kid-on-the block as instruments go, the saxophone.............. (74) invented less than
200 years ago! Here is a short sampling of facts about this versatile instrument. While typically constructed of
brass, the saxophone is................(75) a member of the woodwind family. The sax earns this classification
because of the way sound is produced: a player’s embouchure creates an airtight seal over the mouthpiece,
vibrating a single reed in the manner of a clarinet. Brass instruments,.............. (76) contrast, are played by
buzzing one’s lips on the rim of the mouthpiece.
Despite the previous statement that saxes are usually made of brass, there are exceptions. Some
models are made partially (or even entirely) of more precious ................. (77) such as bronze, copper, or
sterling silver. A few models of plastic saxophones have been produced over the years. In the 1950s and
1960s, acrylic plastic alto saxes were popularly available under the brand name Grafton. The bodies of these
instruments were................(78) of then state-of-the-art injection-molded plastic, the keys being made of metal.
Famous players known to occasionally perform on Grafton saxophones include Charlie Parker and Ornette
Coleman.
One of the most important ....... (79) of a saxophone’s sound is the mouthpiece a player uses. On the
subject of unusual materials, saxophone mouthpieces were originally made of wood. At first, they were made
out of softer woods such as boxwood and later, . ................ (80) harder wood such as granadilla and rosewood.

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A few boutique manufacturers such as Theo Wanne still make wooden mouthpieces today. Upon the invention

of vulcanized rubber, hard rubber mouthpieces became popular...................(81) their strength and versatility;
rubber mouthpieces remain extremely popular to this day with both jazz and classical players. As an
alternative, many professional players also like to use metal ......... (82), which tend to allow for a powerful
tone that projects mightily. Plastic mouthpieces are the most popular choice of mouthpiece for beginners as
they are easy to make, durable, ...............(83) relatively inexpensive. There are even a few manufacturers out
there making ceramic mouthpieces.
74. A. are
B. were
C. was
D. is
75. A. actually B. true
C. actual
D. truth
76. A. to
B. by
C. of
D. at
77. A. liquors
B. water
C. bricks
D. metals
78. A. done
B. used
C. made
D. let
79 A. ingredients B. components
C. functions
D. condition
80. A. primary
B. prime

C. primarily
D. price
81. A due to
B. but
C. so
D. despite
82. A. mouth
B. mouthful
C. mouthpieces
D. mouthy
83. A. so
B. yet
C. but
D. and
Ex2. 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 computer programme that will change the future of music. A
computer can analyze 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.
84. Today’s record procedure results in ____.
A. different sounds of recorded songs and live-performed songs
B. the mixture between CDs and live concert
C. some special effects on songs
D. differences in voices and instruments played
85. 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.
86. 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
87. The word "that” in the passage refers to ____.
A. soap powder
B. an image
C. the band
D. a company

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88. The word “commercial” in the passage is closet in meaning to ____.

A. famous
B. popular
C. useful
D. money - oriented
IV. Writing:
Ex 1. Find ONE mistake in the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
and correct it.
89. Don't forget calling me as soon as you arrive here.
90. Lan should seriously consider to become a singer. She’s a great talent.
91. The teacher doesn’t let her students to use their mobile phones in class.
92. Lan studied hard for the final test, but she passed with flying colours.
93. This story with tragic ending made me crying.
94. You’d better spend too much money on shopping or you won’t have any left.
95. The doctors looked at the test result, but they decided to operate on the patient.
Ex 2 . Rewrite the sentence or join the pairs of sentences beginning with the word(s) given.
96. I don’t want to discuss this subject at the moment.
→ I would rather ………………………………………………………………………………………
97. His parents advised him to study hard for the final exams.
→ His parents said to him: “You ………………………………………………………………….… ”
98. Please check for damage before signing the delivery note.
→ Don’t forget ………………………………………………………………………………………….
99. The film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him.
→ In order to avoid being ……………………………………………………………………………….
100. I would like some information about English classes.
→ Would you mind …………………………………………………………………………………..?
101. Can you speak English well enough to work as an interpreter?
→ Are you capable of …………………………………………………………………………………?
102. Minh regrets not watching that movie.
→ Minh wishes that …………………………………………………………………………………….
103. This fish was too stale to eat.

→ The fish wasn’t fresh ………………………………………………………………………………..
104. We can’t possibly work in all this mess.
→ It is impossible ………………………………………………………………………………………
105. I should have taken my medicine this morning, but I didn’t remember.
(forgot)
→ I …………………………………………. my medicine this morning.
106. I’ll always remember the time when I went up Mont Blanc.
( never )
→ I’ll …………………………………………………. Mont Blanc.
107. Jackie wishes she hadn’t said that to Allie.
(regrets)
→ Jackie ……………………………………………. that to Allie.
108. If I take that job, I’ll have to do a lot of travelling.
(mean)
→ Taking that job ……………………………………………………..
109. Jim’s mum made him tidy his room before he could go and play in the park. (made)
→ Jim ………………………………… before he could go and play in the park.
110. People often think that learning Latin is a waste of time.
(considered)
→ Learning Latin ………………………………………………………………………………
THE END.

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