unit 3 grade 10

IMPROVING EXERCISES– ENGLISH 10 UNIT – MUSIC A LANGUAGE FOCUS : * Pronunciation : /est/, /ant/ and /eit/ * Grammar: - Compound sentences - to-infinitives and bare infinitives * Vocabulary: Words and Phrases related to MUSIC B EXERCISES : I Phonetics: Ex1 Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined A passionate B talent C album D achieve A debate B late C entertainment D educate A renowned B melody C devotee D territory A accurate B accelerate C abbreviate D activate A request B arrest C honest D invest A penetrate B accommodate C approximate D administrate A replacement B measurement C comment D government Ex2 Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others A celebrity B romantic C entrant D adore A extract B worldwide C rhythm D phenomenon 10 A passionate B deceiving C biography D eliminate 11 A enormous B balance C allergy D soreness 12 A alternative B effect C intestine D devotee 13 A platinum B melody C contestant D instrument 14 A achievement B audience C performance D recording 15 A passionate B harmony C format D excessively II Vocabulary and Grammar Ex1 Word form: Give the correct form of the words in brackets: 16 He looks ………………… on stage (passion) 17 This is one of the most …………… entertainment formats in the UK It attracts a significantly huge number of audiences (success) 18 The …………… have to get over that challenge to win in this contest (contest) 19 Is Vietnam Idol an ……………… program or a franchised one? (origin) 20 Van Cao is known as one of the most important…………….of modem Vietnamese music (compose) 21 His song, Tien Quan Ca, is the ……………anthem of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (nation) 22 After his ………… , he received the Ho Chi Minh prize (die) 23 Exercising regularly is a powerful weapon to ……………… well-being (psychology) 24 His important ………………… is to invent the instrumental ballade (achieve) 25 The male singers will sing their challenge phrase with… melody, like musical ping pong (differ) Ex2: Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets: 26 They let us (use) ……………this room for our study 27 I decided (take) …………… a hotel management course in 2012 28 Their clients agree (pay) …… by check 29 Recently, her husband has made her (stay) …………… at home 30 The course helps me (understand) ……………my cat better 31 Their family didn’t want (move) ……………… to Scotland last year 32 Taking part in many contests has taught me how (perform) …………… more confidently 33 He was made (hand over) …………… all of his property 34 Have you ever hoped (see)………………… your idol in real life? 35 I chose (not participate) ……………… in that competition Ex3: Choose the best answer 36 William: “How did she become famous?” - Scot: “ ” A Yes, she became famous B Five years ago Grade 10 / unit 3/ page C She took part in a lot of contests D It’s unbelievable that she was famous 37 He was also the first artist to have four singles to enter the Top 40 A chorus B solo C simple D private 38 This figure graduated a very famous music school and devoted his life to arts A on B from C of D into 39 Because of its significance, this reality TV program has been by thousands of viewers all over the country A done B watched C washed D produced 40 He was one of the most prominent during the international liberation movements A math B numbers C figures D calculation 41 The football match was wonderful at the beginning, it was awful at the end A but B and C or D so 42 These days, things have become more convenient; for example you can buy airline tickets at air agencies, you can purchase them online A yet B for C so D or 43 You should feel happy because your mum and dad always encourage you hard A work B to work C worked D working 44 He is looking forward the result from this contest A receive B receiving C to receive D to receiving 45 It took my teacher nearly three years his research on motivating students in learning English by using word games A complete B to completing C completed D to complete 46 Lately, several oils, including rose and lemon, have been shown anxiety, stress and depression A relieve B to relieve C to be relieved D to relieving 47 is traditional music from a particular country, region, or community A Blues B Classical music C Folk music D Jazz 48 As a nurse I learned to control my A hopes B emotions C abilities D thoughts 49 She usually had a smile on her face, but now she looks A cheerful B joyful C solemn D delightful 50 We haven't had any with him for several years A communication B expression C excitement D entertainment 51 Look at those windows! They really need A to clean B cleaning C to be cleaned D B and C are correct 52 I'm tired I'd rather out this evening, if you don't mind A not going B not to go C don't go D not go 53 My bank manager advised a loan A to take me out B me taking out C me to take out D me take out 54 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an Austrian musician and A singer B composer C dancer D author Ex4 A Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 55 She was given a prize for her achievement in classical and traditional music A success B feat C failure D accomplishment 56 To have chance to enter the final round, you have to eliminate lots of competitors A retain B remove C restrict D reject 57 Hector Berlioz was one of the most prominent composers of the Romantic period A classical B unknown C prolific D modern 58 The new star always appears with a lovely affected smile on her lips, but no one realizes it A natural B artificial C dishonest D charming Grade 10 / unit 3/ page 59 She finds herself more confident after standing on stage many times A independent B assured C brave D fearful B 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 60 Vietnamese folk songs are sweet, gentle and very lyrical A high quality B tuneful C prosaic D emotional 61 This reality TV show soon became a worldwide phenomenon A nation B national C global D globe 62 He's really delighted with his new CD player A pleased B angry C entertained D annoyed 63 This will be a hopeful season of this entertainment format to air in the near future A breathe out B breathe in C broadcast D inhale Ex : Gap - filling: Choose the suitable words from the box to complete the sentences launched eliminate post emphasize typically renowned biography passionate originated idol 64 By having a look at her ………………., we can know more about her 65 We need to recognize that when people adore a job, they are ………………… about it and they are likely to work successful with it 66 Nowadays, it is said that a lot of teenagers blindly or excessive adore their ………… 67 In order to be noticed by many people, he has started to ……… his homemade videos on the internet lately Some people say that this is not a good way to be famous 68 In the past, it was hard for people to be noted, but today, this has changed They can become ………… with the aid of advertisement and promotion 69 Few viewers have watched this program since it first …………….in our country because it has been interfered with a lot of advertisement 70 To make sure that there are only competent candidates for the next round, they …………… the ones that can’t answer correctly first questions 71 Quan Ho singing ………… in Bac Ninh Province in the 13th century, and is sung at spring festivals 72 A dangdut band …………… consists of a male or female lead singer, who is backed by an unusual mix of musical instruments 73 His works often …… on the values of family life as well as the relationship among people in society III: Reading: Ex1 : Read the passage and choose the best answer Fun Facts About the Saxophone A relatively new-kid-on-the block as instruments go, the saxophone (74) invented less than 200 years ago! Here is a short sampling of facts about this versatile instrument While typically constructed of brass, the saxophone is (75) a member of the woodwind family The sax earns this classification because of the way sound is produced: a player’s embouchure creates an airtight seal over the mouthpiece, vibrating a single reed in the manner of a clarinet Brass instruments, (76) contrast, are played by buzzing one’s lips on the rim of the mouthpiece Despite the previous statement that saxes are usually made of brass, there are exceptions Some models are made partially (or even entirely) of more precious (77) such as bronze, copper, or sterling silver A few models of plastic saxophones have been produced over the years In the 1950s and 1960s, acrylic plastic alto saxes were popularly available under the brand name Grafton The bodies of these instruments were (78) of then state-of-the-art injection-molded plastic, the keys being made of metal Famous players known to occasionally perform on Grafton saxophones include Charlie Parker and Ornette Coleman One of the most important (79) of a saxophone’s sound is the mouthpiece a player uses On the subject of unusual materials, saxophone mouthpieces were originally made of wood At first, they were made out of softer woods such as boxwood and later, (80) harder wood such as granadilla and rosewood Grade 10 / unit 3/ page A few boutique manufacturers such as Theo Wanne still make wooden mouthpieces today Upon the invention of vulcanized rubber, hard rubber mouthpieces became popular (81) their strength and versatility; rubber mouthpieces remain extremely popular to this day with both jazz and classical players As an alternative, many professional players also like to use metal (82), which tend to allow for a powerful tone that projects mightily Plastic mouthpieces are the most popular choice of mouthpiece for beginners as they are easy to make, durable, .(83) relatively inexpensive There are even a few manufacturers out there making ceramic mouthpieces 74 A are B were C was D is 75 A actually B true C actual D truth 76 A to B by C of D at 77 A liquors B water C bricks D metals 78 A done B used C made D let 79 A ingredients B components C functions D condition 80 A primary B prime C primarily D price 81 A due to B but C so D despite 82 A mouth B mouthful C mouthpieces D mouthy 83 A so B yet C but D and Ex2 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 computer programme that will change the future of music A computer can analyze 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 84 Today’s record procedure results in A different sounds of recorded songs and live-performed songs B the mixture between CDs and live concert C some special effects on songs D differences in voices and instruments played 85 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 86 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 things D decide the songs the band will play 87 The word "that” in the passage refers to A soap powder B an image C the band D a company Grade 10 / unit 3/ page 88 The word “commercial” in the passage is closet in meaning to A famous B popular C useful D money - oriented IV Writing: Ex Find ONE mistake in the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions and correct it 89 Don't forget calling me as soon as you arrive here 90 Lan should seriously consider to become a singer She’s a great talent 91 The teacher doesn’t let her students to use their mobile phones in class 92 Lan studied hard for the final test, but she passed with flying colours 93 This story with tragic ending made me crying 94 You’d better spend too much money on shopping or you won’t have any left 95 The doctors looked at the test result, but they decided to operate on the patient Ex Rewrite the sentence or join the pairs of sentences beginning with the word(s) given 96 I don’t want to discuss this subject at the moment → I would rather ……………………………………………………………………………………… 97 His parents advised him to study hard for the final exams → His parents said to him: “You ………………………………………………………………….… ” 98 Please check for damage before signing the delivery note → Don’t forget ………………………………………………………………………………………… 99 The film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him → In order to avoid being ……………………………………………………………………………… 100 I would like some information about English classes → Would you mind ………………………………………………………………………………… ? 101 Can you speak English well enough to work as an interpreter? → Are you capable of …………………………………………………………………………………? 102 Minh regrets not watching that movie → Minh wishes that …………………………………………………………………………………… 103 This fish was too stale to eat → The fish wasn’t fresh ……………………………………………………………………………… 104 We can’t possibly work in all this mess → It is impossible ……………………………………………………………………………………… 105 I should have taken my medicine this morning, but I didn’t remember (forgot) → I ………………………………………… my medicine this morning 106 I’ll always remember the time when I went up Mont Blanc ( never ) → I’ll ………………………………………………… Mont Blanc 107 Jackie wishes she hadn’t said that to Allie (regrets) → Jackie …………………………………………… that to Allie 108 If I take that job, I’ll have to a lot of travelling (mean) → Taking that job …………………………………………………… 109 Jim’s mum made him tidy his room before he could go and play in the park (made) → Jim ………………………………… before he could go and play in the park 110 People often think that learning Latin is a waste of time (considered) → Learning Latin ……………………………………………………………………………… THE END Grade 10 / unit 3/ page ... smile on her lips, but no one realizes it A natural B artificial C dishonest D charming Grade 10 / unit 3/ page 59 She finds herself more confident after standing on stage many times A independent... softer woods such as boxwood and later, (80) harder wood such as granadilla and rosewood Grade 10 / unit 3/ page A few boutique manufacturers such as Theo Wanne still make wooden mouthpieces today... word "that” in the passage refers to A soap powder B an image C the band D a company Grade 10 / unit 3/ page 88 The word “commercial” in the passage is closet in meaning to A famous B popular