UNIT 12 MUSIC

ADVNCED EXERCISES ON UNIT 12 – MUSIC

By: Ms. Dung Purple

EXERCISE 1: Fill in each numbered blank of the following passage with a suitable word.
MUSIC – WHAT IS IT?
Can you think of a day without music? “Oh, that’s not possible!” you may say. Yes, you are right. There is music (1)……….: at
home, in a concert hall, in parks, at the seaside and even in the forest. But in the forest, of (2)………., it is better to listen to birds (3)
……….and other natural sounds like the wind in the trees.
People cannot live (4)……….music. They listen to music, they dance to music, they learn to play musical (5)………. .
Musical education at (6)……….is very important. There is special literature for music teachers and for all people (7)……….are
interested in it.
But what is music?
Specialists explain it very well, and we (8)……….understand everything, especially if music is performed (9)……….illustrate
their talks. Music isn’t a combination of pleasant sounds only. It is an art (10)……….reflects life. Music reflects people’s ideas and
emotions.
EXERCISE 2: Complete the following dialogue with appropriate questions.
- Jacky: What’s your name, please?
- Anna: Anna
- Jacky:.....................................................................................................................?
- Anna: A-N-N-A
- Jacky: Let me make sure I have that right. Your name is Anna. A-N-N-A.
- Anna: That’s right.
- Jacky: ....................................................................................................................?
- Anna: Poland.
- Jacky: ....................................................................................................................?
- Anna: Warsaw. My hometown is Warsaw.
- Jacky: ....................................................................................................................?
- Anna: Two weeks ago. I came to this country two weeks ago.
- Jacky: ....................................................................................................................?
- Anna: I came here because I want to study at this school.

- Jacky: ....................................................................................................................?
- Anna: Biochemistry.
- Jacky: ....................................................................................................................?
- Anna: I’m going to stay here for four years or until I graduate.
- Jacky: ....................................................................................................................?
- Anna: I’m living at my aunt and my uncle’s house.
- Jacky:.....................................................................................................................?
- Anna: No, it’s not far from school.
- Jacky: ....................................................................................................................?
- Anna: I’d say about ten blocks.
EXERCISE 3: Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to the questions that follow.
THE BEATLES
In the 1960s, the Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world. Since then, there have been a great
many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is perhaps difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at that
time. They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any training in music. They started by performing and
recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs. Then they started writing their own songs and that
was when they became really popular. The Beatles changed pop music. They were the first pop group to achieve great success from
songs they had written themselves. After that it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs. The Beatles did not
have a long career. Their first hit record was in 1963 and they split up in 1970. They stopped doing live performances in 1966 because
it had become too dangerous for them - their fans were so excited that they surrounded them and tried to take their clothes as
souvenirs! However, today some of their songs remain as famous as they were when they first came out. Throughout the world many
people can sing part of a Beatles song if you ask them.
1. The passage is mainly about_________.
A. Why the Beatles split up after 7 years
B. The Beatles’ fame and success
C. Many people’s ability to sing a Beatles song
D. How the Beatles became more successful than other groups
2. The four boys of the Beatles_________.
A. Came from the same family
B. Were at the same age

C. Came from a town in the north of England
D. Received good training in music
3. The word “sensational” is closest in meaning to_______.
A. Notorious
B. Bad
C. Shocking
D. Popular
4. The first songs of the Beatles were________.
A. Written by themselves B. Broadcast on the radio
C. Paid a lot of money
D. Written by black American


5. What is NOT true about the Beatles?
A. The members had no training in music
B. They had a long stable career
C. They became famous when they wrote their own songs D. They were afraid of being hurt by fans
EXERCISE 4: Combine the given phrases in italics to create a sentence using TO V.
1. wash his clothes + go to the Laundromat. Every weekend, Martin...........................................................................................................
2. watch the news + turn on the TV.  After he got home from work, Jack....................................................................................................
3. study in peace and quiet + go to the library.  Some evenings I.................................................................................................................
4. let in some fresh air + open the bedroom windows.  Every night she.......................................................................................................
5. ask them for some money + write a letter to his parents.  Sometimes Pierre............................................................................................
6. listen to music + have a radio on.  Some afternoon at work, my co-worker.............................................................................................
7. win a place at HCM university + try her best.  Being a grade 12 student, Lan always.............................................................................
8. get a scholarship to study in America + learn English well.  Martin always ............................................................................................
9. solve her personal problems + talk to her mother.  Whenever she has difficulties in life, she.................................................................
10. achieve the first position in class + study until midnight.  Everyday, my son........................................................................................
EXERCISE 5: Give correct form of the words in brackets
0. She is a good ……………………………… of English. (teach)

1. It is difficult to come up with a reliable ………………………………………… of the word. (define)
2. The government is going to provide more houses for ………………………………… people. (home)
3. …………………………………………… in Viet Nam has brought a lot of big changes. (industry)
4. After two years of ……………………………………, Ha got to know Linh really well. (friend)
5. We must learn about keeping the environment ………………………………………… (pollute)
6. ………………………………… are concerned about the use of dynamite to catch fish. ( Environment)
7. His ……………………………………… makes his mother very sad. (lazy)
8. He was extremely …………………………………… about the history of China. ( knowledge)
9. Frank told everyone that he worked for a large company, but the company is ………………… (exist)
10. John was very angry. We tried to reason with him, but he was completely ………………… and wouldn’t listen at all. (reason)
EXERCISE 6: Fill in the passage with one appropriate word.
People have always dreamt of living forever. Although we all know this will never (1) ............, we still want to live as long
as possible. Naturally, there are advantages and disadvantages of a long life. In the first place, people who live longer can (2) ..............
more time with their family and friends. Secondly, people who have busy working (3) ................. look forward to a long, relaxing life,
(4) ............... they can do the things they’ve never had time for.
On the other hand, there are some serious disadvantages. Firstly, many people become ill and consequently have to so end
time in (5) ........... or become burden to their children and friends. Many of them find this (6) ..................... annoying or embarrassing.
In addition to this, the older people get, the (7) ............ friends they seem to have because old friends (8) .......... or become ill and it’s
often difficult to make new friends.
To sum up, living (9) ............. a very old age is worthwhile for those who stay (10) ............. enough to remain independent
and enjoy life.
EXERCISE 7: There are 11 mistakes in the following passage. Find and correct them. There is an example for you.
In 1783, two French brothers build the first balloon to take people into the air. One hundred and twenty years lately, in 1903,
the Wright brothers built the first plane with an engine and flied in it. This was in the United States. Then, in 1918, the US Post Office
begun the first airmail service. Aero planes changed a much in the next thirty years. Then, in 1950s, aero planes became many faster
because they had jet engines. In 1976, Concorde was building in the UK and France. It is the faster passenger plane in the world and it
could fly at 2500 kilometers an hour, so the journey in London to New York is only four hours. Today millions of people travel on
aero plane, and it is difficult to think of a word without them.
Eg: 0. build-> built
1. .......................................4. ..............................................7. .....................................................10. ............................................

2. .......................................5. ..............................................8. .....................................................11. ............................................
3. .......................................6................................................9. ......................................................
EXERCISE 8: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from others.
1. A. classical
B. composer
C. answer
D. serious
2. A. zoos
B. zoology
C. zoom
D. soon
3. A. humans
B. dreams
C. concerts
D. songs
4. A. arouse
B. practise
C. mouse
D. loose
5. A. telephones
B. styles
C. describes
D. cassettes
EXERCISE 9.1: Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
NOT FOR JAZZ


We have an old (1) __________ instrument. It is called a clavichord. It was made in Germany in 1681. Our clavichord is (2)
__________ in the living- room .It has belonged to our family for a long time. The instrument was bought by my grandfather (3)
__________ years ago. Recently it was damaged by a visitor .She tried (4) _________ jazz on it! She struck the keys too hard and two

of the strings (5) ____________.My father was shocked. Now we are not allowed to touch it. It is being repaired by a friend of my
father’s.
1. A. music
B. music’s
C. musical
D. musician
2. A. placed
B. set
C. kept
D. held
3. A. much
B. many
C. number
D. lots
4. A. play
B. played
C. to play
D. to playing
5. A. broken
B. breaking
C. were breaking
D. were broken
EXERCISE 9.2: Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
Everyone loves music, it seems. And there's little reason to wonder why. There is so much music (1) ............... from which to
choose. and there is a category of music to appeal to every (2)............ The major groups of music are divided broadly (3) .........
classical, popular, and jazz. Within these broad groups are many other subcategories. For example, (4) ...............disparate types of
music as movie sound tracks rhythm and blue, rock, and rap all fit within the category of popular music.
Another reason that music is so (5) .......... is the variety of settings in which one can enjoy his or her (6) ........... kind of music.
You can go to the church to hear great religious music, or to the concert hall to hear a well-known classical (7) ............. On another
right, you might go to the small club to listen to an up- and-coming jazz group (8) ....... you enjoy a rink. A few nights later. Ty

might go with some friends to join thousands of other people in a (9) ............to hear your favorite rock band play in your city on a
world tour. And, back your house or apartment, you can (10)............. while you put in a tape or CD and listen to your favorite artists
again and again in your own home.
1. A. Convenient
B. available
C. accessible
D. required
2. A. want
B. desire
C. interest
D. taste
3. A. on
B. in
C. into
D. up
4. A. so
B. some
C. any
D. such
5. A. familiar
B. popular
C. famous
D. cheerful
6. A. favorite
B. best
C. ideal
D. selected
7. A. music
B. symphony
C. ballad

D. category
8. A. during
B. where
C. while
D. which
9. A. stadium
B. theater
C. stage
D. discotheque
3. A. prefer
B. appeal
C. relax
D. interest
EXERCISE 10: Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.
FOLK MUSIC
Pop music has always been influenced by other forms of music. An important form is folk music. Folk songs are the songs
composed and sung by country people .The songs may be hundreds of years old, so nobody knows who originally composed them.
Modern music is often music for dancing. In Britain it was traditionally played with instruments like flute, accordion, etc. In the
1950s and 1960s the people who wrote songs and played them with acoustic guitars were also called folk singers. The songs were
often “protest songs”, complaining of bad things happening in society.
1. Which form of music is pop music mainly influenced by?
A. classical music
B. folk music
C. jazz
D. rock ‘n’ roll
2. Who were folk songs composed by?
A. countryside people
B. city people
C. modern musicians
D. old singers

3. According to the passage, what is modern music often used for?
A. Singing only
B. playing with guitars
C. dancing
D. forming pop music
4. In the 1956s, what did people play folk songs with?
A. pianos
B. flutes
C. drums
D. guitars
5. Why are folk songs called “protect songs”?
A. Because they are sung by country people.
B. Because they are hundreds of years old.
C. Because nobody knows who originally composed them.
D. Because they complain about bad things happening in society.
EXERCISE 11: Choose the word or phrase that best complete sentence or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.
1. ……… is traditional music from a particular country, region, or community.
A. Blues
B. Classical music
C. Folk music
D. Jazz
2. As a nurse I learned to control my ............................
A. hopes
B. emotions
C. abilities
D. thoughts
3. He's really delighted with his new CD player.
A. pleased
B. angry
C. entertained

D. annoyed
4. She usually had a smile on her face, but now she looks..................
A. cheerful
B. joyful
C. solemn
D. delightful
5. We haven't had any ………. with him for several years.
A. communication B. expression
C. excitement
D. entertainment


6. Van Cao is one of the most- well-known...............in Viet Nam.
A. actors
B. authors
C. musicians
D. singers
7. When you are stressed out at work, you should listen to something serene and relaxing.
A. restful
B. quiet
C. gentle
D. sweet
8. 'Tien Quail Ca', the Viet Nam national...................was written by Van Cao.
A. folk song
B. anthem
C. epic
D. pop song
9. Vietnamese folk songs .are sweet, gentle and very lyrical.
A. high quality
B. tuneful

C. prosaic
D. emotional
10. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an Austrian musician and .......................
A. singer
B. composer
C. dancer
D. author
11. Music can ………. one’s anger, hate or love.
A. express
B. tell
C. explain
D. inform
12. ………. did you get to the theatre? I walked.
A. How
B. What
C. How by
D. On which
13. I need to get a part time job………..earn some money for my school expense.
A. for
B. so as to
C. in order
D. for to
14. It’s difficult to …………what our lives would be without music.
A. remember
B. expect
C. suppose
D. imagine
15. …………are you going to buy a new cassette recorder for? – Because I want to listen to foreign news.
A. Why
B. How often

C. What
D. What purpose
16. Do you know who………..the violin in the concert last night?
A. did play
B. was played
C. played
D. were playing
17. Jane stayed after class………..a meeting with other students.
A. to
B. for
C. as to
D. so that
18. ………..is a serious and traditional Western European music.
A. Folk music
B. Rock “n” Roll
C. Pop music
D. Classical music
19. Music is an………part of our life.
A. internal
B. integral
C. essential
D. B & C are correct
20. …………is our national anthem composed?
A. Whom
B. By who
C. With whom
D. By whom

EXERCISE 12: Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
1. I often switch off the heating for saving money.

A
B
C
D
2. We gave Nick a map so that he will be able to find the way all right.
A
B
C
D
3. Scott Joplin, a well-known African American piano player, was born 1868 and had died in 1917
A
B
C
D
4. The caves of Altamira, which was discovered in northern Spain, contain interesting paintings by early cave dwellers.
A
B
C
D
5. Perhaps mankind's first important music influence was the songs of birds.
A
B
C
D
6. Woody Guthrie wrote thousands of songs during his lifetime, many of them became classic folk songs
7. In about 1920, experimental psychologists have devoted more research to learning than to any other topic
A
B
C
D

8. In order to not miss her bus, Mellani was hurrying.
A
B
C
D
9. Composer Hohn Cage used many unusual objects as instrument in his music including cowbells, flower pots, tin cans, and saw
blades
A
B
C
D
10. To building their nests tailorbirds use their bills as needles.
A
B
C
D
EXERCISE 13: Based on the cues given, write a short paragraph (about 80 words) to describe Britney Spears, a famous singer in
the world nowadays (1.0 pt)
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Name:
Date of birth:
Place of birth:
Family:
In 1999:

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In 2011:

Britney Spears
2nd December, 1981
Mississippi
middle-class
release the first album “Baby one more time” which helped her
name popular to public
Album “Femme Fatale” become a Top 10 hit on the Billboard chart


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His famous songs: “Baby one more time”, “Toxic”, “Oops, I did it again”, ...
Know as a talented pop singer with a very sweet and gentle voice