Tiêu đề TỜ SỐ 12 TEST 02 UNIT 4 MUSIC.docx ✅

history. e. They started with rock and roll but later explored other styles like pop ballads, Indian music, and hard rock. f. At first, they became popular during the 1960s in a period known as “Beatlemania.” [Adapted from https://en.islcollective.com/] 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 17: a. Additionally, musicals frequently explore universal themes such as love, loss, and identity, making them deeply relatable and meaningful for people of all ages and backgrounds.  b. The songs and choreography in these films convey emotions and narratives in ways that dialogue alone often cannot achieve. c. Musical movies captivate diverse audiences by blending compelling storytelling with the universal appeal of music. d. They provide an immersive escape from reality, allowing viewers to be enchanted by memorable melodies and stunning dance sequences. [Adapted from https://jolo.edu.vn/] A. a – d – c – b B. c – b – d – a C. a – c – d – b D. b – d – a – c Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22. MISSISSIPPI DELTA BLUES AND HERITAGE Think about all the emotions expressed in the music you listen to: joy, happiness, loneliness, nervousness, and, of course, sadness. Music with sad themes is often called the ‘blues’. Blues music developed in the United States among Southern blacks after the Civil War. (18) ______________, they brought their musical traditions with them. (19) ______________, these African musical traditions developed into the blues. The blues is believed to have originated in the Mississippi Delta, a wedge – shaped region in northern Mississippi between the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers. This is a rural area (20) ______________ – this lifestyle created a need (21) ______________. The conditions in this area – poverty, racism, and inhumane working situations – led many blacks to go north, to cities such as Memphis, Chicago, St. Louis and Detroit. The blues did not vanish from the Mississippi countryside, however, and in 1978, the Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival (22) ______________ and the culture of the Mississippi Delta people. What started out on the back of a flatbed truck is now the oldest and largest blues festival in the South, with 20,000 visitors and performances on three festival stages. [Taken from the Internet] Question 18: A. Although blues music was not yet created B. When slaves were brought to America from Africa C. Because they were brought to America by ships D. While many artists were traveling to new regions Question 19: A. Only influencing by the most modern sounds B. This music changes through different musical generations C. Blended with folk and popular music of whites D. Evolved from solely European classical compositions Question 20: A. where the blues was created by the poorest and most disadvantaged B. in which blues was born and developed most explosively C. that the poorest and most disadvantaged created a blues music scene D. where the poorest and most disadvantaged black people lived Question 21:
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.