Bài tập Unit 3: Music Tiếng Anh 10 cơ bản - nâng cao

Unit 3 | MUSIC A PRONUNCIATION
1 Which syllable in each word receives the primary stress? Circle the correct option. 1. contestant 1st 2nd 3rd 2. idol 1st 2nd 3rd 3. competition 1st 2nd 3rd 4. audition 1st 2nd 3rd 5. composers 1st 2nd 3rd 6. final 1st 2nd 3rd 7. entertain 1st 2nd 3rd 8. superstar 1st 2nd 3rd 9. performance 1st 2nd 3rd 10. recorded 1st 2nd 3rd
2 Circle the word at column A or B which has the same underlined sound as the provided one. A B 1. talent test moment 2. best present rest 3. passionate fortunate biography 4. communicate invent concentrate 5. protest conquest debate 6. late parade nominate 7. present different arrest 8. entertainment eliminate development 9. educate create instrument 10. nest chest advertisement
3 Practice saying the following sentences aloud.
1. The president supported the advertisement programmes to a great extent.
2. Music is a good way of entertainment and I particularly enjoy watching contestants coming for their auditions.
3. Fortunately, she came second in the singing contest and got a nice present from his parents.
4. We debated and communicated our personal views on how to handle climate change and protect the environment.
5. My sister is crazy about the Voice, and she is usually very emotional when contestants got eliminated from the show.
6. Jane can play several instruments and is very passionate about street music that brings joy to people walking by.
7. The young educated man was nominated for an Academy Award for his theoretical development of a
new piece of life supporting equipment.
8. This is the best moment of his life as a biography writer and singer.
9. Don't be late for the contest; remember you need to be in the choir.
10. The film was nominated for Best Director at the Academy Awards. B VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
1. Circle the word (a or b) which has the meaning provided.
1. a person or thing that is greatly admired, or loved M i
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ệ đ xe ể m chi ti t ế (có l i ờ gi i ả ) a. idol b. famous
2. being next to the last in an elimination competition a. semi-final b. final 3. first appearance a. debut b. album
4. a talented star who has great public appeal a. composer b. superstar
5. a performance in which the performer has no partner or associate. a. duet b. solo
6. a person who is on a competition panel and gives comments on candidates' performances a. judge b. fan
7. a person who comes in for a competition a. candidate b. finalist 8. removed from a competition a. eliminated b. selected 9. words of a song a. melody b. lyrics
10. people who watch TV programs a. vocalists b. viewers
2 Complete each gap with one word from the box.
judges semi-final final auditioning season winner Top
Caleb Perry Johnson (born April 23,1991) is an American singer who won the thirteenth season of American Idol.
Johnson auditioned for American Idol three times in four years. He first
auditioned for the tenth (1) ________ of American Idol in 2011. He was
put through to Hollywood Week and was in a Hollywood group with
James Durbin. In 2012, Johnson auditioned for the eleventh season and
made it to the (2) ________ 42. He had difficulties in his performance of
"Old Time Rock and Roll" and was cut at the Top 24 selection. He took
the following year off from (3) ________ to improve on his stage presence.
Johnson auditioned again in 2014 for the thirteenth season and made it to the top 20. In the (4) ________
round, he was voted by America into the top five male contestants, giving him a spot in the season's top
13. Johnson got positive feedback from the (5) ________ every week, had strong performances, and
became the only finalistin the season to never land in the bottom 3 prior to reaching the finale. That
season, Johnson was declared the (6) ________ .
(Text adapted from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caleb_Johnson) singer won released debut
Susan Boyle received global attention when a video of her singing the Les Miserables song "I
Dreamed A Dream" on the TV show "Britain's Got Talent" hit. She (7) ________ second place on
"Britain's Got Talent" in 2009 and has (8) ________ four albums, with her most recent,
titled "Standing Ovation: The Greatest Songs from the Stage," having been released November, 2012.
Boyle's (9) ________ album, "I Dreamed A Dream," became the
fastest-selling album of all time in Britain. The (10) ________
published an autobiography titled "The Woman I Was Born To Be" in
2010 and a musical, titled "I Dreamed A Dream," was created based on the book.
(Text adapted from https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Culture-
Cafe/2013/0701/Susan-Boyle-Her-first-solo-concert-tour-has-almost-sold-out)
3 Complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. Trinh Cong Son, a renowned Vietnamese ________ (COMPOSE), died at the age of 62, leaving a
legacy of hundreds of love songs and songs of other genres.
2. Adam Levine, the lead singer of the band Maroon 5, has been very ________ (SUCCESS) with his
several chart-topping hits and gold and platinum albums.
3. I really enjoy watching Simon Cowell making comments as a judge on Britain's Got Talent and the X
factor. He is one the most ________ (POWER) figures in British culture.
4. Jim cannot ever imagine living without music in his life. For him, music is not only an ________ (INSPIRE) but also a therapy.
5. Happy by Pharrell Williams has always been my favourite and given me good ________ (HOPEFUL) and energy.
6. Greta Gerwig became the fifth woman filmmaker to be ________ (NOMINATE) for Best Director for
Lady Bird at the 90th Academy Awards.
7. ‘Tinh Ca’ by Pham Duy is noted for its beautiful lyrics and melody that show the author's deep
________ (PATRIOT) love for the country.
8. My grandmother had always wanted to watch Khanh Ly ________ (PERFORMANCE) live once, but she could never afford to.
9. Wolfgang Mozart, a gifted Austrian composer and pianist, has been considered one of the most
________ (INFLUENCE) figures in shaping classical music with his many masterpieces of operas,
concertos, symphonies and sonatas.
10. Crowds of young fans turned out onto the street to welcome the Korean ________ (SING). They were
crazy about him as a phenomenon in modern music.
4 Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
1. Mike listens to music every day, _______ he doesn't know how to sing. A. if B. in case C. or D. but
2. She shut down the computer _______ went out of the room. A. and B. but C. or D. therefore
3. The music shop opens at ten o'clock everyday _______ Sunday. A. except B. although C. or D. and
4. We didn't go to Sydney for his live show. We went to Melbourne _______ for his next. A. also B. but also C. instead D. instead of
5. Jaimie was not confident, _______ he managed to sing the song quite well. A. but B. even though C. and D. or
6. I adore Amanda Holden for her beauty _______ verbal ability. M i
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ệ đ xe ể m chi ti t ế (có l i ờ gi i ả ) A. so B. addition C. and D. moreover
7. Alicia Keys is adorable _______ she knows how to give individualised comments that win the heart of the contestants A. that B. likewise C. but D. for
8. Mark signed up but he hasn't had his auditions _______. A. however B. as C. also D. yet
9. He was watching the program attentively _______ Keith Urban, his favourite, was performing live. A. if B. in case C. but D. for
10. Olivia booked a babysitter _______ she could go out for the concert. A. so that B. but C. or D. hence
11. It was touching, _______ I can't wait to see him perform again. A. and B. or C. so D. however
12. Internet is a very fast _______ convenient way for us to get information. A. and B. or C. therefore D. but
13. It can be black, dark blue _______ gray. Any of these colours is ok. A. or B. but C. however D. so
14. Mr Oak danced at the party _______ his legs still hurt. A. in spite of B. despite C. because D. even though
15. He is going to have a quick dinner _______ go to the gala. A. or B. however C. and D. but
5 Choose the one word or phrase (A, B, or C) that is not appropriate.
1. My sister always advises me watching Amercian movies to learn English. That was how she learnt it. A B C D
2. The dress is too long for her wearing even with high heels. A B C D
3. It’s too cold for me go out at this time, so I'm sorry I can't get the magazine for you now. A B C D
4. Jimmy couldn't afford buying all of the band's latest CDs. He said he would work hard to earn money. A B C D
5. Both Adam or Blake are my favourite because they are talented and complement each other A B C on the show. D
6. I regret saving that I won't be able to come to your presentation on Wednesday. I have A B C
a meeting at the Engineering school. D
7. His mom said she was either proud and nervous when he was delivering his first audition. A B C D
8. Contact Mr lerkins as soon as you can. You could either write to her and give her a call A B C D
9. It took him ages to finish all the maths assignments. He's slow and hard- working. A B C D