UNIT 3:MUSIC (ANSWER KEYS)

Task 1. Find the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation
in each of the following questions.
1. A. amazing B. award C. talented D. festival
2. A. recording B. score C. perform D. idol
3. A. decoration B. charity C. identify D. participant
4. A. combine B. eliminate C. decide D. final
5. A. judge B. trumpet C. music D. upload
6. A. latest B. attract C. delay D. participate
7. A. artists B. comments C. votes D. views
8. A. search B. please C. season D. reach
9. A. location B. social C. cover D. programme
10. A. costume B. musical C. decoration D. concert

Task 2. Find the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress in each of
the following questions.
1. A. idol B. artist C. music D. perform
2. A. award B. upload C. cover D. delay
3. A. asleep B. concert C. surprise D. decide
4. A. latest B. single C. final D. career
5. A. recording B. instrument C. audience D. musical
6. A. performance B. charity C. amazing D. surprising
7. A. location B. popular C. atmosphere D. messaging
8. A. decoration B. exhibition C. traditional D. competition
9. A. identify B. participant C. eliminate D. ordinary
10. A. gathering B. programme C. musician D. festival

II. VOCABULARY
Task 1. Match the name of each musical instrument with the picture.

1. guitar c

a.
2. moon-shaped lute a

b.
3. trumpet d

c.
 4. drums f

d.
5. Gong b

e.
6. bamboo clappers e

f.

Task 2. Match the words/ phrases on the left with their meanings on the right.
1. musical instrument c a. the person who officially decides who is the winner of a
competition
2. teen idol f b. the number of times a video or music content is watched by
people online
3. judge a c. an object such as a guitar, piano or drum, used to create musical
sounds
4. award i d. a famous and successful person such as a musician, an actor, etc.
5. cover (n) j e. online platforms and websites that allow people to communicate
and share information on the Internet
6. star d f. someone who is admired and respected very much by many
teenagers
7. social media e g. a record or CD that has one song
8. view b h. a popular and successful song
9. hit h i. a prize or an amount of money that is given to someone
10. single g j. a new version of a song performed by someone else

Task 3. Complete each sentence with one suitable word/phrase from Task 2 (form of the
word can be changed if necessary).
1. She received a/ an ______award ________ for her excellent performance at the music
festival.
2. I am fond of playing the guitar which is my favourite _____musical instrument _____.
3. The music video for that song has already reached millions of ____views _____ on YouTube.
4. Taylor Swift is a shining _______star __________ in the music industry, known for her great
talent and fascinating performances.
5. The catchy lyric makes this song a ____hit _____ that has been at the top of the music chart
for weeks.
6. _____Social media ________ has become a powerful tool for singers to connect with their
fans and share their latest songs.
7. Justin Bieber is a famous ________teen idol _____ with millions of fans around the world.
8. I enjoy listening to ________cover ________________ songs although they are sometimes as
not good as the original ones.
9. Her new ______single _________ has been receiving positive reviews from fans.
10. As a _______judge_________________ in the music competition, he gave comments on
each performance of participants.

Task 4. Fill in each blank with one suitable verb from the box (form of the verb can be
changed if necessary).

upload perform attract relax

Please praise delay attend
1. After practising for weeks, Nam was finally ready to ___upload __ his first guitar solo on
YouTube.
2. The lively music from the street performers began to ____attract ____ a large crowd.
3. Many people find that listening to classical music can help them ____relax ____ after a long
day.
4. The singer will ___perform ______ her new song for the first time at the concert tonight.
5. The judges ____praised _______ the singer’s unique voice and powerful performance on the
show last night.
6. Unfortunately, the concert had to be ___delayed ______ due to bad weather, but the fans
were patient.
7. The band’s new song was designed to _____please _______ their fans, with a catchy melody.
8. Although the rain was heavy, thousands of people ____attended_______ the music festival to
see their favourite bands.

Task 5. Complete each sentence using the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. _____Art _______ and music are powerful tools for expressing emotions and ideas.
(ARTIST)
2. Her ____talent ________ for playing the guitar impressed everyone at the concert.
(TALENTED)
3. The ____winner ________ of the music competition will get a chance to record his own
album. (WIN)
4. Each ____participant ______ in the talent show has a unique style. (PARTICIPATE)
5. I listen to my favourite jazz album to feel ____relaxed _______ after a long day at school.
(RELAX)
6. The ___performer ________ has a powerful voice that attracts the audience. (PERFORM)
7. As a ____musician ________, I need to practise daily to improve my skills. (MUSICAL)
8. The fans were ______excited______ to hear the band’s new album for the first time.
(EXCITE)
Task 6. Complete each sentence with one suitable phrase from the box.
take place identify with dress up
depend on participate in vote for
1. Trang decided to _______participate in ______ the school’s annual music competition as
she loves playing the piano.
2. Every year, the fans ______vote for ________ their favourite song in The National Music
Awards.
3. During music festivals, fans often _____dress up __________ like their favourite artists,
creating a lively atmosphere.
4. Whether the outdoor music festival can occur or not will ____depend on _________ the
weather conditions on that day.
5. Many teenagers ______identify with ______ the lyrics of pop songs because these songs
express their own feelings and experiences.
6. The jazz festival will _____take place______ in the city’s main park, with the participation of
musicians from all over the country.

Task 7. Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.

1. The music event spread / combined the joy of music and received praise from the audience.
2. The judges will give series / scores based on the participants’ singing abilities and stage
performance.
3. The performers wore traditional dressing / costumes and played the Gong during the cultural
show.
4. Sarah is a talented artist who can play various musical series / instruments.
5. The art centre organised an art exhibition / firework during the time the music festival took
place.
III. GRAMMAR
Task 1. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb in brackets (using to-
infinitives or bare infinitives)
1. Let’s (plan) ________plan ______ a karaoke night with our friends this weekend.
2. I asked him (play) ______to play _________ the piano for our school talent show.
3. They hope (make) ____to make ________ it in the music industry and have successful
singing careers.
4. She aims (become) ______to become _______ a famous singer one day and travel around the
world.
5. I chose (learn) _____to learn _________ the violin because I prefer the sound and challenge
of playing the instrument.
6. The young singer managed (attract) _______to attract _______ a lot of followers on social
media.
7. I was impressed by his great voice after hearing him (sing) _______sing ________.
8. He decided (pursue) ___to pursue _______ a singing career after discovering his passion for
singing.
9. Their lively performance made the audiences (feel) ______feel _______ excited and
energised.
10. We plan (have) ______to have_________ a music party for my birthday to make it more
enjoyable.

Task 2. Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.

1. I love to join / join a music club because I am interested in playing the piano.
2. I noticed you watch / to watch music videos on YouTube very often.
3. She managed learn / to learn the song lyrics in just one day.
4. Mai refused to perform / perform in the school show because of stage fright.
5. I expect watch / to watch a great performance from the band at tonight’s show.
6. She offered to sing / sing at the charity concert to raise funds for the poor.
7. Her parents let her to pursue / pursue her dream of becoming a singer.
8. The relaxing melodies makes me fall / to fall asleep easily.
9. He promised give / to give his best performance and please the audience.
10. I find it exciting to watch street musicians to perform / perform in the park.

Task 3. Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.

1. He plans to release his own album next year, and / or he’s already started writing songs.
2. I chose to learn the drums so / because I enjoy the rhythm and energy it brings.
3. I wanted to join the music club, but / or I couldn’t because of my busy schedule.
4. She felt nervous before her performance, so / but she took a few deep breaths to stay calm.
5. The concert was delayed and / for the lead singer got sick.
6. He didn’t attend the concert, so / yet he missed the chance to meet his favourite singer.
7. He can’t play the guitar or / nor can he play the drums.
8. She loves to sing, yet / so she has never performed in front of a large audience.

Task 4. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the mistake in each of the following
sentences and correct it.
1. He hoped winning the music competition and got a chance to record his debut album.
A. winning B. got C. record D. debut -> to
win
2. I love singing which brings me joy, so I do it every chance I got.
A. which B. joy C. so D. got -> get
3. I let my friend to borrow my guitar to help him practise for the talent show.
A. to borrow B. help C. practise D. talent ->
borrow
4. She wanted to play the drums, so her parents bought her the piano instead.
A. to play B. so C. bought her D. instead
-> but / yet
5. Making music brings joy to my life, and it lets me express my emotions free.
A. brings B. and C. express D. free ->
freely
IV. READING
Task 1. 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.
At this year’s Brit Awards, British artist Harry Styles took home (1) _________ most
desirable award of the night, album of the year, for Harry’s House. Styles also took home the
awards for British (2) _________ of the year, song of the year (for As It Was) and best pop/R&B
act. Styles swept all categories in which he was nominated (3) _________ he also found great
success at this year’s Grammys. He won three of the six awards he was nominated for, one of (4)
_________ was the ceremony’s most sought-after award, Album of the Year - beating Beyonce.
Styles has found worldwide success with Harry’s House. It is a good pop record that
inspires joy and comfort through its breezy nature. This sort of happy, easy listening is included
in the album’s three (5) _________ - As It Was, Late Night Talking and Music for a Sushi
Restaurant.
It’s difficult to point out (6) _________ makes a good pop song. The features that come
together to (7) _________ a hit are often difficult to describe for most song writers. The
sociologist Antoine Hennion (1983) suggested that it was a combination (8) _________ musical
style and technique, the producer, the media, and the public. All (9) _________ to create a
successful song.
However, I think this approach makes music clinical, as if it is a formula to be followed.
Sometimes what makes a song or an album popular is simply the way it makes us (10)
_________.
Adapted from https://theconversation.com/harry-styles-is-winning-big-because-his-music-is-a-
breezy-pop-antidote-to-our-post-pandemic-blues-200129
1. A. the B. a C. any D. one
2. A. art B. artistic C. artist D. artistically
3. A. but B. because C. or D. and
4. A. who B. which C. when D. where
5. A. singles B. instruments C. awards D. audience
6. A. where B. why C. what D. how
7. A. do B. take C. show D. make
8. A. in B. of C. with D. for
9. A. combine B. combines C. combining D. has combined
10. A. to feel B. feeling C. feel D. felt

Task 2. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Teenagers love music. They, specifically, attach meaning to and take aspects of their
identity from music. This is not surprising that music holds so much meaning for today’s teens.
Music creates a much needed sense of belonging in the lives of teenagers. Teenagers are
known for feeling isolated from society and friends. Music, as an art form, can help them
express the feelings of frustration that come with feeling isolated. Listening to music can also
give teens the chance to feel connected to musicians and other fans of specific musicians.
 Music is a well-known tool for stress relief. Many people actively turn to music as a
coping strategy when processing stress or sadness, because it helps shut out the noise of the
world and the noise inside our heads. Furthermore, music is increasingly being used as a form of
therapy, and music therapy has existed for centuries. Teenagers, especially those going through
puberty, conflicts with friends, or the college process, are under a high amount of stress.
Listening to music has been seen to help teens process or release difficult emotions in a healthy
way.
Experiences tend to be very different depending on race or ethnicity. Music provides the
opportunity for teens of all races and ethnicities to share a common bond and learn about each
other’s cultures and backgrounds. For instance, much of the Rap and R&B genres originated in
Black culture, and many of the prominent performers and names in those genres are Black.
Music is also usually very personal to the experience of the artist, so through those things, music
can be used as an educational tool for teenagers to learn about backgrounds differing from theirs.
Music can also provide teenagers with a skill or hobby that is special to them, which can
help further build identity and give teens something to be proud of during a period of life that is
often characterized by low self-confidence. Music is an incredibly powerful tool that can be
accessed and appreciated by people of all ages and backgrounds.
Adapted from https://www.incadence.org/post/why-do-teens-specifically-love-music
1. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Teenagers and Music B. The Power of Music in
Teenagers’ Lives
C. The Role of Music in Cultural Exchange D. Music Therapy for Teenagers
2. The word ‘isolated’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. connected B. confident C. frustrated D. lonely
3. According to paragraph 2, music creates a sense of belonging for teenagers by _________.
A. increasing feelings of isolation and frustration
B. making them feel disconnected from society
C. providing a connection to musicians and other fans
D. preventing them from expressing their emotions
4. The word ‘it’ in paragraph 3 refers to _________.
A. strategy B. music C. stress D. relief
5. According to paragraph 3, what is a significant benefit of using music as a form of therapy?
A. It increases frustration and stress levels.
B. It helps teenagers cope with conflicts.
C. It encourages more isolation from society.
D. It helps to release stress and sadness.
6. The word ‘bond’ in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. connection B. break C. isolation D. division
7. According to paragraph 4, which genres of music originated in Black culture?
A. R&B and Pop B. Jazz and Rap C. Rap and R&B D. Country and Rock
8. According to paragraph 5, how can music benefit teenagers during a phase of low self-
confidence?
A. by providing stress relief B. by teaching coping strategies
 C. by offering a special skill or hobby D. by helping them connect with other fans
9. What does music provide for teenagers of diverse backgrounds?
A. stress relief B. identity building C. music therapy D. cultural knowledge
10. What is NOT true about one role of music in teenagers’ lives?
A. helping them cope with stress B. teaching new skills
C. providing a sense of identity D. isolating them from others

Task 3. Read the passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T), false
(F) or not given (NG).
Coachella is an annual music and arts festival held in the Coachella Valley of Southern
California, United States. The festival was first held in 1999 and has since become one of the
largest and most popular music festivals in the world. It is known for its diverse lineup of music
genres, art installations, and celebrity sightings. It is one of the largest, most famous, and most
profitable music festivals in the United States and the world. Most popular music magazines like
rock music publish the details of the festival a few months before the date. So, this makes it easy
for people to buy the tickets on time and know important event details.
Coachella’s lineup typically features a mix of established and up-and-coming artists from
a variety of genres, including rock, hip-hop, electronic dance music, and alternative. The festival
also features art installations, interactive experiences, and a range of food and beverage options.
In addition to the music and arts, Coachella has become known for its fashion, with
attendees often putting on bohemian-inspired outfits and accessories. The festival has also faced
criticism for issues such as overcrowding, high ticket prices, and the environmental impact of
hosting such a large event in the desert.
Adapted from https://xttrawave.com/most-popular-music-festivals-in-the-world-right-now/

____F______ 1. Coachella is a music and arts festival organized annually in Northern

California, United States.
____T______ 2. Coachella has become one of the largest and most preferred music festivals in
the world.
____NG______ 3. Coachella offers on-site camping for a complete festival experience.
_____F_____ 4. Most famous music magazines publish details about Coachella right before the
festival’s date.
____T______ 5. Art installations, interactive experiences, and food and drink choices are
important features of the festivals.
_____T_____ 6. Attendees at Coachella often wear bohemian-inspired outfits and accessories to
the festival.
_____NG_____ 7. The festival has never received positive feedback.
____F______ 8. The environmental impact of organising Coachella in the desert has not been a
concern.

V. WRITING
Combine each pair of sentences using the conjunction in brackets.
1. She plays the guitar very well. She also has a beautiful singing voice. (AND)
 1. She plays the guitar very well and she also has a beautiful singing voice.
2. The band members worked hard. They successfully recorded their first album. (SO)
2. The band members worked hard, so they successfully recorded their first
album.
3. I love to listen to classical music. My friend prefers rock and pop. (BUT)
3. I love to listen to classical music, but my friend prefers rock and pop.
4. The audience voted for his performance. He had a powerful voice. (BECAUSE)
4. The audience voted for his performance because he had a powerful voice.
5. You can attend a singing class. You can take piano lessons after school. (OR)
5. You can attend a singing class or you can take piano lessons after school.