UNIT 12-TEST

UNIT 12 : MUSIC
< I >: A. Choose the word whose is pronounced differently from the others:
1. a. plays b. reads c. listens d. stops
2. a. music b. classical c. famous d. slow
3. a. because b. busy c. compose d. measure
4. a. city b. ocean c. musician d. special
5. a. sea b. singer c. sugar d. said
B. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others:
6. a. serious b. music c. relax d. energy
7. a. violin b. serene c. express d. emotion
8. a. favorite b. exciting c. solemn d. wonderful
9. a. composer b. language c. anthem d. powerful
10. a. imagine b. communicate c. joyfulness d. delightful
< II >: Complete the sentence with the appropriate word(s) from the box:
musicians anthem rock ‘n’ roll emotions mournful band
delighted solemn composed lyrical integral lulled
1. Tien Quan Ca is the national ____________ of Viet Nam.
2. These songs were ____________ by Schubert.
3. The sound of rain falling soon ____________ him to sleep.
4. ____________ is a type of music that was popular in the 1950s.
5. There are some intensely ____________ passage in his first symphony.
6. Music is often played in weddings, funerals, and ____________ occasions.
7. John Lennon is one of my favorite ____________.
8. Home visits by staff are an ____________ part of the service.
9. I was ____________ to see my old friends again.
10. Love, joy, hate, fear and jealousy are all ____________.
11. Robbie William was in a ____________ called Take That before he became a solo artist.
12. She was still ____________ six month after her father’s death.
< III >: Match the sentences in the most appropriate way and then write two sentences as
one using to-infinitive:
1.Trees were planted along the street. a. He wants to look smart.

2. I swept the broken glass off the path. b. This was done to reduce traffic noise.
3. He bought a truck. c. She wants to finance her studies.
4. Laura went to the bank. d. I wanted to prevent an accident.
5. The staff are working at weekend. e. He wanted to hear the football results.
6. Tom turned on the radio. f. I wanted to report that my car had been stolen
7. Just this once Mike is going to wear a suit g. They want to complete the project in time.
8. Jessica is borrowing some money. h. We wanted to buy some fruit.
9. We went to the market. i. He did this to carry out his business.
10. I phoned to the police station. j. She wanted to cash a cheque.
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< IV >:Complete the sentence with a suitable verb in the list, using to-infinitive or in order/
so as (not) + to-infinitive : admire, reduce, cut, find, remember, listen, lose, make, miss, take,
protect, wake up, complete, be, avoid.
1. I am going on a diet ____________ weight.
2. The President has a team of bodyguard ___________ him.
3. Mike hid behind the tree ___________ by his friends.
4. We took off our boots ___________ the floor dirty.
5. We wrote Betty’s name on the calendar ___________ her birthday.
6. The government took these measures ___________ crime.

7. The staff are working at weekends ___________ the project in time.
8. She gave up her job ___________ care of her mother.
9. I shut the door quietly ___________ the baby.
10. She took a bus ___________ late.
11. He turned on the radio ___________ to the news.
12. After dinner we drove to the top of a hill outside the city ___________ the sunset.
13. Leave early ___________ the bus.
14. I carried the knife carefully ___________ myself.
15. We went to the countryside ___________ being disturbed by the noise of the city.
< V >: Make the correct choice :
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 Quan 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. The staff is working at weekend _____ delay the project any further.
a. so that not to b. not to c. so as not to d. for not
12. The soft background music made her _____ sleepy.
a. feel b. to feel c. feeling d. feels
13. “This movie is boring and too violent.” “I agree. _____ leave?”
a. Will we b. Why don’t we c. Must we d. Would we
14. “Let’s go to the Riverton this weekend.” “Sounds like fun. _____ from here?”
a. How far is b. How far it is c. It’s how far d. How far is it
15. Did the teacher explain how _____ this problem?
a. do we solve b. can we solve c. to solve d. solve
16. That book is about a famous anthropologist. It’s about the people in Samoa _____ for two
years.
a. that she lived b. that she lived among them
c. among whom she lived d. where she lived among them
17. Would you remember ____ away all the tapes when you’ve finished listening to them ?
a. putting b. to put c. put d. be put
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18. I was enjoying my book, but I stopped _____ a program on TV.
a. reading to watch b. to read to watch
c. to read for watching d. reading for watching
19. _____ to music is a great way to relax.
a. To listen b. Listening c. Listen d. Listened
20. I’ll post the card today _____ there on my mother’s birthday.
a. to get it b. in order to get it c. so as it gets d. so that it gets
21. Maria is going to stop _____ dinner, so she may be late.
a. eating b. for eating c. to eat d. eat
22. This heater is _____ the plants warm in winter.
a. keeping b. for keeping c. keep d. in order keep
23. Do you know _____ ? I myself have no idea.

a. how many years the earth is b. how old the earth is
c. how long is the earth d. how much time has been the earth
24. I bought this new software _____ Chinese.
a. for learning b. learning c. to learn d. learned
25. She hid the present _____ _____.
a. so that the children wouldn’t find it b. in order to the children not to find it
c. for the children not find it d. in order that the children not to find it
< VI >: Identify one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect:
1. I often switch off the heating 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 in 1868 and had died
A B C D
in 1917.
4. The caves of Altamira, which was discovered in northern Spain, contain interesting
A B C
paintings by early cave dwellers.
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
A B C
folk songs.
D
7. In 1920, experimental psychologists have devoted more research to learning than to
A B C
any other topic.
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
A B C
cowbells, flower pots, tin cans, and saw blades.
D
10. To building their nests, tailorbirds use their bills as needles.
A B C D
< VII >: Make questions for the underlined words/ phrases in the following sentences:
1. Jackson will captain the team if Nick isn’t available.
- Who will captain the team if Nick isn’t available?
2. My sister is a pianist.
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3. I often listen to classical music to relax my mind.
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4. The Bach concert lasted four hours.
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5. We prefer pop music to classical music.
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6. There were about 90 to 100 people at the concert last night.
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7. I passed Mark’s house early in the morning.
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8. The concert last night was great.
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9. My English teacher is very tall and blond.
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10. My favorite musician is Trinh Cong Son.
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11. The opera was first performed in 1992.

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12. Music can help relax and feel rejuvenated.
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13. We take a holiday once a year.
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14. The concerts are usually held at the university.
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15. I like classical music.
- …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
< VIII >: Read the passage and make the correct choice:
In the 1960s, the Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the (1) _____ world.
Since then, there have been a great many groups that have (2) _____ enormous fame, so it is
perhaps difficult now to imagine (3) _____ sensational the Beatles were at the time. They were four
boys from the north of England and none of them had any (4) _____ in music. The Beatles
changed pop music. They were the first pop group to achieve great (5) _____ from songs they had
written themselves. After that it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs.
However, the Beatles did not have along (6) _____. Their first hit record was in 1963 and they split
up in 1970. They stopped doing (7) _____ 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 (8) _____ ! However, to day some of their songs (9) _____ as famous as they were
when they first came out. (10) _____ the world, many people can sing part of a Beatles song if you
ask them.
1. a. whole b. most c. all d. every
2. a. made b. achieved c. found d. done
3. a. what b. when c. why d. how
4. a. training b. teaching c. playing d. performing
5. a. wealth b. success c. attainment d. failure
6. a. job b. profession c. life d. career
7. a. direct b. living c. live d. life
8. a. gifts b. presents c. souvenirs d. memories

9. a. become b. remain c. get d. turned out
10. a. Throughout b. On c. All d. For
< IX >: Complete the passage with the appropriate words.
Elton John, an English pop singer and piano (1) _____________ , is known for wearing
unusual clothes and large colorful glasses. He has been popular (2) _____________ the 1970s
and his most successful (3) _____________ have included Your song (1970), Rocket man (1972),
Don’t go breaking my Heart (1976) and Sacrifice (1989). He was a friend Diana, Princess of Wales,
and played and (4) _____________ a special version of his song Candle in the Wind at her funeral
(5) _____________. This immediately (6) _____________ the most successful record of all time,
with all the profits going to a special charity set (7) _____________ in memory of Princess Diana.
Elton John was (8) _____________ a knight in 1998.
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
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