Nội dung text TỜ SỐ 12 TEST 02 UNIT 4 MUSIC.docx
[Adapted from Taylor Swift's Official Website and entertainment news sites] Question 7: A. regions B. continents C. countries D. stages Question 8: A. attractive B. widespread C. surprised D. potential Question 9: A. depends on B. agree to C. decide on D. participate in Question 10: A. each B. another C. other D. much Question 11: A. In summary B. As of now C. On the contrary D. However Question 12: A. plenty B. deal of C. a larg eamount of D. various Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentence to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions. Question 13: a. Nam: I went to the music concert last night. The performance was amazing, but I was shocked to see so much trash everywhere after it ended. b. Nam: Yeah, maybe the organisers should add more bins and remind people to clean up. Or even better, they could give discounts to those who bring reusable bottles or bags. c. Hoa: I know! People just left plastic bottles, food containers, and even broken glow sticks on the ground. It’s sad that fans enjoy the music but don’t care about the environment. A. b – a – c B. b – c – a C. c – a – b D. a – c – b Question 14: a. Phong: I watched a video about young people chasing their dreams. It made me think about my own life, so I wrote a song about growing up and never giving up. b. Phong: Guess what? I just wrote my first song yesterday! c. Minh: That sounds meaningful. What kind of music is it? d. Minh: Wow, really? That’s amazing! What inspired you to write it? e. Phong: It’s a mix of pop and rap. I want to record it this weekend at my cousin’s home studio. I’m so excited! A. d – c – a – b – e B. a – c – d – b – e C. c – d – a – b – e D. b – d – a – c – e Question 15: Dear Linh, How are you? I hope everything is going well. a. And at the end, there will be an 8 – minute firework show with over 300 fireworks! b. Have you heard about the “CONCERT QUỐC GIA” “To Quoc Trong Tim” at My Dinh National Stadium on August 10th, 2025? c. It’s a special event to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (2/9). d. I’d love to join with you if you're free. Let me know soon! e. The best part? Tickets are free – a gift from the People’s Newspaper and Hanoi’s government. f. The concert will include powerful patriotic songs, amazing stage design, and performances by many famous Vietnamese artists. Are you interested in going? Best, Huy A. b – a – c – f – d – e B. e – b – a – c – d – f C. c – a – b – f – d – e D. b – c – f – e – a – d Question 16: a. Some of their most famous songs include “Penny Lane,” “Love Me Do,” and “Yellow Submarine.” b. The Beatles were a famous English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. c. The members were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. d. Nowadays, they are considered the most influential rock band and the best – selling band in music
A. to spread the joy and happiness expressed in blues music B. that people would leave their homeland to create the sadness of the blues C. for the expression of sadness that is so often sung in the blues D. to let the blues express the sadness that is often characteristic Question 22: A. which created to honor and preserve the blues B. would be founded to honor its long history of blues music C. was founded to celebrate and promote the blues D. organized to promote and celebrate blues music more widely Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30. What Is Music? Music has likely existed since the beginning of human history and even before civilization. However, defining music is still difficult. For instance, birdsong is melodic but not made with the purpose of being music. Some argue it cannot be considered real music. Modern composers have challenged traditional ideas of music. For example, John Cage created works based on silence, claiming they were music. Because of such changes, music is now seen as something defined by the listener — like beauty, it depends on personal perception. Music can be broken into elements such as notes, rhythms, and harmonies. Ancient scholars believed melodies were formed by arranging notes "horizontally", while harmony was formed by stacking notes "vertically". One basic feature in most music is the “pulse” – the steady beat we clap or tap along to. Another way to organize music is by genre. Even children can recognize the difference between classical and rock music. Each genre has many sub – genres. Classical music includes forms like symphonies or operas, while modern musicians sometimes mix genres, like playing rock with orchestras. Music also involves different roles. A song often needs a composer, a lyricist, and a performer. Sometimes old tunes are reused with new lyrics. Performers may also change the style of a song. Jazz, in particular, allows freedom and expects musicians to improvise each time they play. Finally, the audience and setting are crucial. Some music, like jazz, is best enjoyed live in small spaces, while classical fans may prefer the full sound of a concert hall. Background music in films changes how we feel, even if we don’t always notice it. [Adapted from https://nativespeaker.vn/] Question 23: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a role involved in music production? A. lyricist B. conductor C. composer D. performer Question 24: The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to: A. works B. ideas C. listeners D. composers Question 25: The word “ancient” in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to: A. historical B. traditional C. modern D. distant Question 26: The word “crucial” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to: A. obvious B. important C. entertaining D. available Question 27: Which of the following best rephrases the idea: “Because of such changes, music is now seen as something defined by the listener — like beauty, it depends on personal perception.” A. Music today is more focused on beauty and emotions than in the past. B. Whether something is music depends on what the composer wants it to be. C. The definition of music is now flexible and depends on individual interpretation. D. Most people believe music should be emotionally powerful and artistic. Question 28: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. Most music forms do not have a steady beat or pulse. B. Classical music is the only genre that has sub – genres like symphonies or operas. C. Ancient scholars believed that harmony was created by arranging notes side by side.