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Exercise . Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
11. We’re best friends as we have a ____ interest in music.
A. passion B. passionately C. passionless D. passionate
12. My teacher assigned us a writing task about ____ of our favorite singers.
A. biology B. biography C. biodiversity D. biochemist
13. We find out that beat box has ____ very popular recently.
A. came B. turned C. become D. became
14. Lina, the ____ album of the new music band in our city, will be uploaded on the website next week. I’m
looking forward to listening to it.
A. debut B. only C. best-selling D. individual
15. The ____ cheered loudly when the singers came out on the stage.
A. audience B. spectator C. public D. watcher
16. Our performance was ____ to be the best one in this competition last night.
A. cheered B. appeared C. judged D. seen
17. The local celebrities joined hands to ____ a fund-raising campaign for charity.
A. solve B. conserve C. come up D. launch
18. He practically ____ a comic style called stand-up comedy in which a comedian performs in front of a live
audience.
A. realised B. invented C. distributed D. thought
19. No longer did Pokémon Go become the widespread ____ in Viet Nam.
A. effect B. phenomenon C. invention D. news
20. That the young talented pianist won the Pulitzer Prizes has attracted ____ attention.
A. worldwide B. scientific C. undue D. careful
21. I like the cover ____ of these songs more than the originals.
A. songs B. lyrics C. rhythm D. versions
22. Vietnamese ____ music is extremely diverse, including Quan Ho, Dan Ca, Ca Tru, Chau Van and others.
A. country B. folk C. traditional D. gospel
23. After many weeks, his solo album ____ a profound influence on the youth all over the country.
A. remains B. maintains C. becomes D. persuades
24. They had a global ____ hit with their album concept about “The dark side of the Moon”.
A. top B. song C. smash D. popular
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25. I passionately love the show “Familiar Faces” and this is the 4 ____ I’ve seen.
A. show B. chapter C. season D. episode

27. Chopin was considered to be one of the greatest Romantic piano ____ of the 19th century.
A. singers B. writers C. composers D. poets
28. This concert marks nine years since the death of Trinh Cong Son, a prominent ____ of modern Vietnamese
music.
A. comedian B. actor C. contributor D. figure
29. Our band needs to ____ our nerves to perform in this music competition.
A. control B. conquer C. calm D. lose
30. The best singer ____ went to Alan Walker for “Faded”.
A. rank B. prize C. reward D. award
Exercise 3. 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.
31. Becoming a super star performing on stage was my burning desire when I was a teenager.
A. well-known painter B. famous singer C. good writer D. famous composer
32. We were surprised to know that over 150000 fans packed into the stadium to support Vietnamese football
team.
A. people B. admirers C. visitors D. watchers
33. But for your support, our band couldn’t have won the Grand Music competition.
A. show B. quiz C. contest D. tour
34. If you want to become a well-known singer, you need to have a unique selling point, a way to differentiate
yourself from the crowd.
A. genius B. infamous C. renowned D. new
35. He’s planning to release his new solo single album about New Year.
A. put out B. set free C. imprison D. come out
36. This game show has attracted many participants since it was aired in 2015.
A. breathed B. impacted C. introduced D. broadcasted
37. In the last quarter of this year, our entertainment company had a big success in signing a lot of contracts
with celebrities.
A. bargains B. agreements C. arrangements D. profits
38. “Cindy”, which originated in North California, is a popular American folk song.
A. came from B. finished C. made D. recognized
39. Mozart was a child prodigy that he composed music at the age of four.
A. dunce B. brain C. genius D. intelligence
40. We’re seeking for the talented musician to join our entertainment company.
A. good B. famous C. great D. gifted
I-PRONUNCIATION
E1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. become B. idol C. comment D. season
Question 2: A. perform B. release C. receive D. talent
Question 3: A. talent B. artist C. award D. famous
Question 4: A. theatre B. movie C. famous D. attend
Question 5: A. enjoy B. perform C. suffer D. agree
Question 6: A. weather B. birthday C. boring D. expect
Question 7: A. singer B. receive C. programme D. lyrics
Question 8: A. compose B. careful C. second D. album
Question 9: A. upload B. theatre C. receive D. guitar
Question 10: A. singer B. compose C. common D. programme
Question 11: A. favour B. enjoy C. reveal D. perform
Question 12: A. common B. music C. people D. perform
Question 13: A. melody B. festival C. positive D. contestant

II-V OCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

E3: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien left a positive impression on both judges and because of her
friendliness and natural beauty.
A. spectators B. viewers C. audience D. passer-by
Question 2: When he was a teenager, he at the local theatre in his home town during the tourist
season.
A. performed B. attracted C. decided D. relaxed
Question 3: She has joined the panel of the popular TV talent show.
A. audience B. judges C. viewers D. watchers
Question 4: I didn't enjoy the performance because I couldn't with any of the main characters.
A. identify B. deal C. cope D. cooperate
Question 5: Judges travel all round America search of the best singers and bring them to Hollywood.
A. on B. in C. at D. for
Question 6: Can you play any ? - Yes. I can play the flute and the guitar.
 A. musical tools B. pieces of music C. musical instruments D. musical devices
Question 7: Two of the four contestants will be _ after tonight's show.
A. composed B. removed C. eliminated D. terminated
Question 8: Our music teacher has been invited to be a in many music competitions and talent shows.
A. singer B. competitor C. contestant D. judge
Question 9: American singer Michael Jackson made a record when he had got 13 Billboard Hot 100 number-one
.
A. singles B. single C. singer D. singers
Question 10: The judges an important role in the competition.
A. work B. play C. rest D. put
Question 11: The X-factor is a television singing competition in the United Kingdom.
A. originate B. originated C. originating D. origination
Question 12: Lina, the _ album of the new music band in our city, will be uploaded on the website next
week. I’m looking forward to listening to it.
A. debut B. only C. best-selling D. individual
Question 13: I passionately love the show “Familiar Faces” and this is the 4th I’ve seen.
A. show B. chapter C. season D. episode
Question 14: This concert marks nine years since the death of Trinh Cong Son, a prominent of modern
Vietnamese music.
A. comedian B. actor C. contributor D. figure
Question 15: The best singer went to Alan Walker for “Faded”.
A. rank B. prize C. reward D. award
Question 16: Van Cao’s “Tien Quan Ca” was made into the national of the Socialist Republic of Viet
Nam.
A. song B. music C. melody D. anthem
Question 17: Fantasia Barrino, the winner of American Idol’s season 3 in 2004, released her …………..Free
Yourself which earned three Grammy Award nominations.
A. debut album B. live performance C. local version D. live programme

E4: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: My parents decided a taxi because it was late.
A. take B. to take C. taking D. took
Question 2: It began when I was in London last Saturday.
A. rain B. to rain C. rained D. rains
Question 3: I saw her the street.
A. to cross B. crossed C. crosses D. cross
Question 4: It's customary a gift from at least once or twice before finally accepting in Japan.
A. refuse B. to refuse C. refused D. refusing
Question 5: We've decided the music contest at the end of this year.
A. to attend B. attending C. attends D. attend
Question 6: We managed their first album on social media.
A. found B. founded C. finding D. to find
Question 7: Don't let him about his mother's illness now.
A. know B. knowing C. to know D. known
Question 8: It's dangerous out alone late at night.
A. gone B. going C. go D. to go

Question 9: My parents didn't encourage me Music at university.

A. to study B. studying C. study D. studied
Question 10: I’m happy that you’ve passed your driving test. Congratulations!
A. not hearing B. hear C. hearing D. to hear
Question 11: Blake didn't invite her boyfriend to her graduation ceremony.
A. coming B. comes C. to come D. come
Question 12: The clerk required me in the form before letting me in.
A. sings B. to sing C. to sang D. singing
Question 13: I allow my little daughter _ with her friends in the flower garden.
A. not to play B. to play C. playing D. play
Question 14: He didn't deserve by the locals like that.
A. to be treated B. treating C. to treat D. being treated
Question 15: It's impolite off your shoes before stepping into a Japanese house.
A. to take B. not take C. not to take D. take
Question 16: Jimmy forgot the house, so it was broken into.
A. to be locked B. locked C. lock D. to lock
Question 17: Anna learnt how cakes from her grandmother.
A. making B. to make C. to made D. make
Question 18: They intended Paris last year but they didn't have enough time.
A. visited B. visiting C. visit D. to visit
Question 19: John made me a lot with his hilarious jokes.
A. laughing B. to laugh C. laugh D. laughed
Question 20: Nothing can make Alex her mind now.
A. not to change B. to change C. change D. changing
Question 21: Someone saw him to a restaurant with his friends.
A. to go B. be gone C. went D. go
Question 22: Hurry up! The train is about in five minutes.
A. leave B. to leave C. left D. leaving
Question 23: There are not enough candies among all the children here.
A. share B. shared C. to share D. sharing
Question 24: I’d like all of you to enjoy my party on this Friday.
A. to invite B. inviting C. invite D. not invite

Question 22: Listen! There's someone at the door. I the door for you.
A. am going to open B. am opening C. open D. will open
Question 23: “Look at those dark clouds!“ - “Yes, it in some minutes.”
A. will rain B. is going to rain C. are going to rain D. is raining
Question 25: It‘s very hot. the window. please?
A. Are you opening B. Are you going to open C. Will you open D. Won’t you open
Question 30: Although I have taken some aspirin, the headache away.
A. isn‘t going B. isn’t going to C. not go D. won’t go
Question 31: On Sunday at 8 o‘clock I my friend.
A. meet B. am going to meet C. will be meeting D. will meet
Question 32: Wait! I you to the station.
A. am driving B. drive C. is going to drive D. will drive
Question 33: I my sister in April as planned.
A. have seen B. will see C. am going to see D. see
Question 34: Perhaps I _ New York one day.
A. am visiting B. am going to visit C. visit D. will visit
Question 35: What time tomorrow?
A. do you leave B. are you going to leave C. will you leave D. would you leave
Question 36: Who the next World Cup?
 A. is going to win B. is wining C. will win D. win
Question 37: He to the theatre tonight. He has got a free ticket.
A. goes B. is going C. went D. will go
Question 38: I my parents at the weekend. I already bought a train ticket.
A. visit B. am going to visit C. visited D. will visit

Question 18: The “Marching song” was adopted as the national of Viet Nam in 1945.
A. anthem B. song C. flag D. identity
Question 19: I’m a fan of music. It consists of simple tunes so it is easy to listen and remember.
A. pop B. rock C. classical D. jazz
Question 20: The cheered loudly when the singers came out on the stage.
A. audience B. spectator C. public D. watcher
Question 21: Celine Dion has been my since I was young.
A. idol B. talent C. fan D. icon
Question 22: We were surprised to know that over 150000 packed into the stadium to support
Vietnamese football team.
A. people B. fans C. visitors D. watchers
Question 23: But for your support, our band couldn’t have won the Grand Music__________.
A. show B. quiz C. competition D. tour
Question 24: Our performance was to be the best one in this competition last night.
A. cheered B. appeared C. judged D. seen
Question 25: In the last quarter of this year, our entertainment company had a big success in signing a lot
of ……with celebrities.
A. bargains B. contracts C. arrangements D. profits
Question 26: Chopin was considered to be one of the greatest Romantic piano of the 19th century.
A. singers B. writers C. composers D. poets
Question 27: We’re seeking for the_____ musician to join our entertainment company.
A. good B. famous C. great D. talented

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Question 25: I saw my little sister the dog yesterday.
A. fed B. to feed C. feeds D. feed
Question 26:You can use my car but you must promise it before Friday.
A. to return B. returns C. to be returned D. return
Question 27: I didn't have enough money the coat, so I just bought a sweater.
A. buy B. bought C. to buy D. buying
Question 28: My mother made me at home at night.
A. staying B. to stay C. stayed D. stay
Question 29: He reminded me to give the book back to John
A. not forget B. not to forget C. forgot D. forgetting
Question 30: You’d better out with your friends as it is very dangerous in the evening.
A. went B. go C. going D. to go
Question 31: She refused back again
A. not to coming B. is coming C. coming D. to come
Question 32: Everybody would like to a higher position.
A. to be promoted B. being promoted C. promoting D. to promote
Question 33: Please let me your decision as soon as possible.
A. to know B. know C. known D. knowing
Question 34: We expect John to the airport late as the plane will take off in 15 minutes.
A. to come B. not to come C. not coming D. coming
Question 35: My father promised me a comic book on my 9th birthday.
A. to be bought B. buy C. to buy D. buying
Question 36: This song makes everybody comfortable.
A. to feel B. feel C. feeling D. feels
Question 37: We were encouraged foreign languages at school.
A. to learn B. learning C. learn D. to learning
Question 38: She is mature enough her family's problems with her parents.
A. discussing B. to discussing C. discusses D. to discuss
Question 39: It takes me 30 minutes to school every day.
A. go B. to go C. going D. to going
Question 40: We are not allowed jeans at school.
A. wear B. to wear C. wearing D. worn
Question 41: My parents let my sister camping with her friends in the mountain.
A. not go B. going C. go D. to go
Question 42: Did you manage the book you were looking for?
A. to find B. found C. finding D. find
Question 43: Mr.Thompson is learning Vietnamese to read Kim Van Kieu.
A. so that B. so as to C. in order not to D. so as not to
Question 44: I determine all my homework today.
A. to finish B. finish C. finishes D. finishing
Question 45: He advised them in the class
A. to not talk B. not to talk C. to talk not D. don’t talk
Question 46: She didn't know whether _ to her friend's wedding or not.
A. to coming B. to come C. coming D. come
Question 47: When he lived in the countryside, he walk along the port to watch the ships up and down
the river.
A. got used to B. was used to C. used to D. uses to
Question 48: Dad promised us to the circus on Sunday.
A. to take B. taking C. take D. took
Question 49: I’m planning my children to the new amusement park this weekend.
A. taking B. to take C. take D. to taking
Question 50: Let's out to dinner.
A. go B. going C. come D. coming
Question 51: Tom said that he could me with this assignment.
A. helped B. helping C. to help D. help
Question 52: Mai agreed my old laptop.
A. buying B. bought C. buys D. to buy
Question 53: His teacher made him for his bad behaviour.
A. to apologised B. apologising C. to apologise D. apologise
Question 54: Please don't hesitate me when you arrive in Frankfurt.
A. to call B. calling C. to calling D. call
Question 55: They decided to the live concert.
A. go B. gone C. to go D. going
Question 56: We intend him the truth for fear that he’ll fly into a fit of madness.
A. to tell B. telling C. not tell D. not to tell
Question 57: I'd love Paris one day.
A. to visits B. to visit C. visiting D. visit
Question 58: His parents didn't let him to music school.
A. to go B. goes C. going D. go
Question 59: My younger sister is not reliable enough my secrets to her.
A. revealing B. reveal C. to reveal D. to revealing
Question 60: I heard him the window last night.
A. to open B. opened C. opens D. open
Question 61: He really wants to play a musical instrument this summer.
A. to lean B. learning C. leaning D. to learn

Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
51. Tom said that he could ____ me with this assignment.
A. helped B. helping C. to help D. help
52. John made me ____ a lot with his hilarious jokes.
A. laughing B. to laugh C. laugh D. laughed
53. I’d like ____ all of you to enjoy my party on this Friday.
A. to invite B. inviting C. invite D. not invite
54. We expect Linh ____ to the airport late as the plane will take off in 15 minutes.
A. to come B. not to come C. not coming D. coming
55. I’m happy ____ that you’ve passed your driving test. Congratulations!
A. not hearing B. hear C. hearing D. to hear
56. My mother said that she would rather ____ to Hoi An than Nha Trang.
A. to travel B. travelling C. not to travel D. travel
57. I allow my little daughter ____ with her friends in the flower garden.
A. not to play B. to play C. playing D. play
58. You’d better ____ out with your friends as it is very dangerous in the evening.
A. went B. go C. going D. to go
59. My parents let my sister ____ camping with her friends in the mountain.
A. not go B. going C. go D. to go
60. We intend ____ him the truth for fear that he’ll fly into a fit of madness.
A. to tell B. telling C. not tell D. not to tell
E6: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Based on the original The Voice of Holland, The Voice of America, or sooner The Voice, officially aired on
NBC on April 26, 2011 aiming to find new singing talent and soon became a big hit.
The Voice process includes Blinds Audition, Battles Rounds, Knockout Rounds, and the final live
performance phase. Only those fifteen and over are eligible for the competition. There are four coaches,
themselves well-known performing artists, who critique contestants' performances and form their own teams of
contestants and give them guidance through the rest of the season. Coaches also have the power to decide on
which contestants to advance in the next rounds. One celebrity key advisor gives assistance to the coaches and
their teams during the preparation process.
The coaches and the television audience have equal power to decide who moves on to the final four phase.
However, the winner is determined by votes from the television audience by online voting on the official
website, SMS text and iTunes stores purchases of the contestants' performances. The declared winner receives
US$ 100, 000 and a record contract with Universal Music Group.
As an incredible success in both Holland and the U.S., The Voice has been franchised out to many other
countries in the world, and has been a big rival to the Idol franchise.
Question 1: What is TRUE about The Voice program?
A. It originated in Holland. B. The Voice of Holland first aired on NBC.
C. It was a failure in Holland. D. The Voice of Holland first aired on BBC.
Question 2: What is a requirement for contestants?
A. Contestants must be over 10 old. B. Contestants must be at least 15 years old.
C. Contestants must be at least 13 years old. D. Contestants must be over 30 years old.
Question 3: Who decide on the winner of each season?
A. Coaches and television audience B. Coaches and the celebrity key advisor
C. Television audience D. The contestants' parents.
Question 4: By what means can people vote for their favourite contestant?
A. Text messages, internet, and post letters
B. Youtube views and online voting on the official website
C. Facebook’s sharing and voting from the audiences.
D. Text messages and online buying of the contestants' performances
Question 5: What is the prize for winning a The Voice season?
A. A music company and US$ 100,000
B. A large amount of money and becoming a The Voice coach
C. A record contract worth US$ 100,000
D. A large amount of money and chance to work with a music company

E7: 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.
Rock began in the USA in the early 1950s. At that time 'rhythm and blues’ music was very (1) with black
Americans. ‘R&B’ was a mixture (2) black religious music and jazz. It had strong rhythms that you could
dance to and simple, fast music.
(3) the success of R&B music, white musicians started to copy the same style. By the mid 1950s,
(4) new while R&B music, called 'rock ‘n’ roll’ had become very popular. Singers like Elvis Presley and
Bill Haley (5) millions of teenage fans. Their music was fast and loud. Many older people thought that rock
‘n’ roll was very (6) _.
By the early 1960s, even rock ‘n’ roll had become old-fashioned. Many of the songs had begun to sound the
(7) . It was at that time that a new eroup from England became popular: The Beatles.
The Beatles first started (8) singing American style songs, but they soon developed their own style, with
more (9) melodies. They also introduced different instruments, (10) as the Indian sitar. Groups like
The Beatles had a very important influence (11) _ the style of popular music. By the (12) 1970s, rock ‘n’
roll had developed into a new form of music. Electronics had (13) the amplified guitars and drums of rock
‘n’ roll. Rock had arrived.
Question 1: A. accepted B. popular C. common D. famous
Question 2: A. to B. with C. of D. by
Question 3: A. Noticing B. Detecting C. Warning D. Perceiving
Question 4: A. those B. its C. their D. this
Question 5: A. attached B. attacked C. attracted D. attained
Question 6: A . dangerous B. endangered C. dangerously D. in danger
Question 7: A. equal B. same C. corresponding D. twin
Question 8: A. to B. at C. with D. by
Question 9: A. complicated B. complicate C. complicating D. complication
Question 10: A. same B. such C. like D. so
Question 11: A. in B. for C. to D. on
Question 12: A. early B. opening C. first D. advance
Question 13: A. switched B. returned C. replaced D. changed
Part V. READING
Exercise 8. 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.
Rock began in the USA in the early 1950s. At that time ‘rhythm and blues’ music was very (106) ____ with
black Americans. ‘R&B’ was a mixture (107) _____ black religious music and jazz. It had strong rhythms that
you could dance to and simple, fast music.
(108) ____ the success of R&B music, white musicians started to copy the same style. By the mid 1950s, (109)
_____ new while R&B music, called ‘rock ‘n’ roll’ had become very popular. Singers like Elvis Presley and
Bill Haley (110) ____ millions of teenage fans. Their music was fast and loud. Many older people thought that
rock ‘n’ roll was very (111) ____.
By the early 1960s, even rock ‘n’ roll had become old-fashioned. Many of the songs had begun to sound the
(112) ____. It was at that time that a new eroup from England became popular: The Beatles.
The Beatles first started (113 ) ____ singing American style songs, but they soon developed their own style,
with more (114) ____ melodies. They also introduced different instruments, (115)____ as the Indian sitar.
Groups like The Beatles had a very important influence (116) ____ the style of popular music. By the (117)
____ 1970s, rock ‘n’ roll had developed into a new form of music. Electronics had (118) ____ the amplified
guitars and drums of rock ‘n’ roll. Rock had arrived.
106. A. accepted B. popular C. common D. famous
107. A. to B. with C. of D. by
108. A. Noticing B. Detecting C. Warning D. Perceiving
109. A. those B. its C. their D. this
110. A. attached B. attacked C. attracted D. attained
111. A. dangerous B. endangered C. dangerously D. in danger
112. A. equal B. same C. corresponding D. twin
113. A. to B. at C. with D. by
114. A. complicated B. complicate C. complicating D. complication
115. A. same B. such C. like D. so
116. A. in B. for C. to D. on
117. A. early B. opening C. first D. advance
118. A. switched B. returned C. replaced D. changed
Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s was the only-surviving son of Leopold and Maria Pertl Mozart. Leopold was a
successful composer, violinist, and assistant concert master at the Salzburg court. Wolfgang’s mother, a
constantly ill housewife, was born to a middle class family of local community leaders. His only sister was
Maria Anna. With their father’s encouragement and guidance, they both were introduced to music at an early
age. Leopold started Anna on keyboard when she was seven, as three-year old Wolfgang looked on.
Mimicking her playing, Wolfgang quickly began to show a strong understanding of chords, tonality, and tempo.
Soon, he too was being tutored by his father.
Leopold was a devoted and task-oriented teacher to both his children. He made the lessons fun, but also
insisted on a strong work ethic and perfection. Fortunately, both children excelled well in these areas.
Recognising their special talents, Leopold devoted much of his time to their education in music as well as other
subjects. Wolfgang soon showed signs of excelling beyond his father’s teachings with an early composition at
age five and demonstrating outstanding ability on harpsichord and the violin. He would soon go on to play the
piano, organ and viola.
119. Which of the following is true about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
A. He was the only child in his family.
B. His father played many roles in music community in Salzburg.
C. He started to expose himself to music at the age of seven.
D. His mother was a local community leader.
120. W hen looking Anna playing piano, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ____.
A. composed music B. imitated her
C. introduced music to her D. played violin
121. The word “devoted" in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. inconstant B. strict C. committed D. only
122. Mozart’s father ____.
A. created lessons which were not fun B. required only perfection
C. did not ask for work morality D. was his early tutor
123. The word “outstanding" in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. ordinary B. normal C. average D. impressive
Exercise 10. 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 eomputer programme that will change the future of music. A computer
can analyse 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.
124. Today, to record songs, it takes ____.
A. longer than it used to do B. shorter than it used to do
C. only one or two days D. the same amount of time as the 1960s
125. Today’s record procedure results in ____.
A. different sounds of recorded songs and Iivc-performed songs
B. the mixture between CDs and live concert
C. some special effects on songs
D. differences in voices and instruments played
126. 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.
127. The word "it" in the passage refers to ____.
A. music B. a lyric C. a singer D. a song
128. 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
129. The word "that” in the passage refers to ____.
A. soap powder B. an image C. the band D. a eompany
130. The word "commercial” in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. famous B. popular C. useful D. money-oriented
E7: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Many of the major supermarket chains have come under fire with accusations of various unethical acts over
the past decade. They've wasted tons of food, they've underpaid their suppliers and they've contributed to
excessive plastic waste in their packaging, which has had its impact on our environment.
But supermarkets and grocers are starting to sit up and take notice. In response to growing consumer
backlash against the huge amounts of plastic waste generated by plastic packaging, some of the largest UK
supermarkets have signed up to a pact promising to transform packaging and cut plastic wastage. In a pledge
to reuse, recycle or compost all plastic wastage by 2025, supermarkets are now beginning to take some
responsibility for the part they play in contributing to the damage to our environment with one major
supermarket announcing their plan to eliminate all plastic packaging in their own-brand products by 2023.
In response to criticisms over food waste, some supermarkets are donating some of their food surplus.
However, charities estimate that they are only accessing two per cent of supermarkets' total food surplus, so this
hardly seems to be solving the problem. Some say that supermarkets are simply not doing enough. Most
supermarkets operate under a veil of secrecy when asked for exact figures of food wastage, and without more
transparency it is hard to come up with a systematic approach to avoiding waste and to redistributing surplus
food.
Some smaller companies are now taking matters into their own hands and offering consumers a greener,
more environmentally friendly option. Shops like Berlin's Original Unverpakt and London's Bulk Market are
plastic- tree shops that have opened in recent years, encouraging customers to use their own containers or
compostable bags. Online grocer Farmdrop eliminates the need for large warehouses and the risk of huge food
surplus by delivering fresh produce from local farmers to its customers on a daily basis via electric cars,
offering farmers the lion's share of the retail price.
There is no doubt that we still have a long way to go in reducing food waste and plastic waste. But
perhaps the major supermarkets might take inspiration from these smaller grocers and gradually move
towards a more sustainable future for us all.
(Adapted from https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org)
Question 1: Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. Major Supermarket Chains B. Grocers vs. Supermarkets
C. Sustainable Supermarkets D. Friendly Supermarkets
Question 2: According to paragraph 2, more and more people want supermarkets to .
A. compost all plastic wastage B. donate some of their food surplus
C. reduce their plastic waste D. lower their prices for local farmers
Question 3: The word "backlash” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. agreement B. request C. reaction D. benefit
Question 4: The phrase "the lion's share" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A. the largest part B. the best choice C. the animal's food D. the royal dish
Question 5: Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Supermarkets are not telling people how much food they are actually wasting.
B. There is a grocer in Berlin that doesn't allow customers to use their own containers.
C. Supermarkets are still denying that plastic packaging can cause damage to our environment.
D. Farmdrop stores large amounts of food and produces unnecessary waste.
E8: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
The green building movement, started in the 1970s as a way to reduce environmental destruction, is changing
the way buildings are constructed. In the early years, green builders were a small minority, and their goals of
reducing the environmental impact of buildings were considered unrealistic. Now, however, the movement is
growing, as builders have been able to take advantage of new technology.
Green builders try to make use of recycled materials, which means less waste in dumps. Also, they reduce
environmental impact by reducing the energy requirements of a building. One way is to provide an alternative,
non-polluting source of energy. First, with solar panels, it is possible to produce electricity from the rays of
the sun. Once installed, they provide energy at no they cost and with no pollution.
Another solution is to reduce the amount of energy required in a building. It is possible to cut electricity
use noticeably by improving natural lighting and installing low-energy light bulbs. To reduce the amount of
fuel needed for heating or cooling, builders also add insulation to the walls so that the building stays warmer
in winter and cooler in summer.
One example of this advanced design is the Genzyme Center of Cambridge, the most environmentally
responsible office building in America. Every aspect of the design and building had to consider two things: the
need for a safe and pleasant workplace for employees and the need to lessen the negative environmental impact.
75 percent of the building materials were recycled materials, and the energy use has been reduced by 43 percent
and water use by 32 percent, compared with other buildings of the same size.
In other parts of the world, several large-scale projects have recently been developed according to green
building principles. One of these is in Vauban, Germany, in an area that was once the site of army housing.
The site has been completely rebuilt with houses requiring 30 percent less energy than conventional ones.
These houses, heated by special non-polluting systems, are also equipped with solar panels.
A larger project is under way in China. The first phase of this project will include houses for 400 families
built with solar power, non-polluting bricks, and recycled wall insulation. In a second phase, entire
neighborhoods in six cities will be built. If all goes well, the Chinese government plans to copy these ideas in
new neighborhoods across China.
Green building ideas, on a small or large scale, are spreading. Individuals, companies, and governments are
beginning to see their benefits. Not only are they environmentally friendly, green buildings improve living
and working conditions and also save money in the long run.
(Adapted from "Advanced Reading Power" by Beatrice S. Mikulecky and Linda
Jeffries) Question 1: What is one common characteristic shared by the Genzyme Center of Cambridge and the
project in Vauban, Germany?
A. Both took advantage of new insulation technology, which cuts down on construction costs
B. Both were built based on green building principles, which reduces energy use considerably
 C. Both are housing complexes with special, non-polluting heating systems
D. Both were built out of entirely recycled materials instead of conventional ones
Question 2: The word "insulation" in paragraph 3 mostly means _.
A. materials that prevent heat loss and absorption
B. systems that protect buildings from the sun's rays
C. devices that monitor changes in temperature
D. panels that convert solar energy into electricity
Question 3: According to paragraph 1, the environmental goals set by green builders were initially
considered unrealistic presumably because .
A. the problems of environment destruction were not prevalent at the time
B. there was a lack of green builders at the beginning of the 20th century
C. there was an abundance of natural materials for the construction of conventional buildings
D. the potential applications of technology to constructing green buildings were not recognised then
Question 4: According to the passage, which of the following statements about green buildings is TRUE?
A. They are gaining in popularity in different parts of the world
B. They are more economical and produce no pollution
C. They have only been built in technologically developed countries
D. They are environmentally responsible constructions with gardens
Question 5: The phrase "under way" in paragraph 6 mostly means .
A. being certified B. being inspected C. being launched D. being notified
Question 6: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 7 as a merit of green buildings?
A. Improving living conditions B. Proving more economical eventually
C. Being friendly to the environment D. Increasing work productivity
Question 7: Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Economic benefits of environmentally responsible buildings
B. New technologies applied to constructing office buildings
C. Successful green building projects all over the world
D. An environmentally friendly approach to constructing buildings
Question 8: The word "they” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. solar panels B. rays of the sun C. green builders D. recycled materials