Bài tập thực hành Tiếng Anh Lớp 10 Global Success - Unit 3: Music (Có đáp án)

 A. excited B. amazing C. interested D. relaxed
3. In a competition, the ______ is usually the person who comes in second place.
 A. champion B. winner C. runner-up D. semi-finalist
4. Hip hop is a ______ of music that was started in the United States.
 A. form B. style C. category D. genre
5. Purchasing albums is one of the ways K-pop ______ demonstrate their love for their idols.
 A. bands B. fans C. singers D. dancers
6. Have you ever listened to the beautiful melody of traditional instruments and the charming lyrics 
of chau van ______?
 A. singing B. dancing C. chanting D. clapping
7. Not everyone can make it to the final ______ in the Britain’s Got Talent, but ordinary people 
can do something extraordinary there.
 A. stage B. scene C. episode D. chapter
8. Unlike modern music, classical music is usually performed in a special ______ hall.
 A. festival B. exhibition C. media D. concert
9. The winner of the Global Talent Competition would go home with a cash ______ of 10,000 
dollars.
 A. triumph B. prize C. award D. trophy
10. A ______ version is a new performance by a musician other than the original performer.
 A. cover B. streaming C. popular D. famous
IV. Supply the correct form of the word in the brackets.
1. Most digital formats of songs are encoded with information about the _________ and their 
music. (perform)
2. Voice flexibility is very important for one to be able to sing a song of any genre _________. 
(melody)
3. Music is a _________ industry as more and more people are interested in both music and 
business. (compete)
4. The competition attracted over 1000 _________ representing 20 different countries. (contest)
5. Do musicians need to put a lot of hard work to produce music, or are they naturally _________ 
? (talent)
6. Can I request the _________ of an entire music channel or playlist on YouTube? (remove)
7. The guitar is undoubtedly one of the world’s most-played _________ instruments. (music)
8. Some _________ songs can encourage children’s active participation in singing and moving. 
(excite)
9. Michael Jackson, who died in 2009, aged 50, _________ 13 Grammys in his lifetime. (winner)
10. Classical music _________ from modern music in that the musical language itself is often 
more formal and structured. (different)
C. GRAMMAR
I. Match the clauses.
1. Randy Rhoads grew up in a musical family, a. so he decided to go to university and study 
2. Although he can be an exceptionally good music.
pop singer, b. and he can play a lot of musical instruments.
3. I got a chance to sing on the stage, c. and his parents were music teachers.
4. Jackson wanted to pursue a career in music, d. for he wrote songs of loneliness and misery.
5. Exercises alone aren’t enough for young e. although it can be considered a single genre.
singers f. primarily he is a rock guitarist.
6. He was called by country music fans as “The g. or you possibly deleted the music by 
Sad Poet”, accident.
7. I think she has probably sung that song 5,000 h. but I had absolutely no chance at winning 
times, the contest.
8. Damo is a composer, producer, singer, i. yet it still sounds so rich and so fresh.
songwriter, j. because they don’t offer instruction. 14. We may not be able to describe the song, but we sense it _________ (be) incredible when we 
hear it.
15. Music is one of my favourite things, but my taste in music seems _________ (change) from 
day to day.
16. He claimed _________ (be) a songwriter who had written numerous songs for famous rappers.
17. The singer felt embarrassed when she found her fan _________ (try) to give her an expensive 
gift.
18. The teacher challenged the students _________ (figure) out the melody to the song on their 
own.
19. Listening to certain types of music makes me _________ (feel) at peace when I need to relax.
20. Malcom has decided _________ (choose) this guitar as his primary instrument for his 
recordings.
II. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. This talented guitarist is only 13 years old, ______ he has already recorded his first album.
 A. but B. so C. or D. for
2. The organizer wanted ______ the musician ______ some sort of a licensing contract.
 A. to have - to sign B. to have - sign C. having - sign D. have - to sign
3. The usual theme of pop songs ______ too complex, ______ its most popular theme is focused 
on love.
 A. is - so B. is not - but C. is not - and D. is - and
4. If she can’t play a song and feel it ______ her, she won’t expect it ______ any more effects.
 A. change - have B. to change - have
 C. change - to have D. to change - to have
5. Reflections on her own life and lives of people around her ______ that song.
 A. inspired her writing B. inspiring her wrote
 C. to inspire she writes D. inspired her to write
6. She thought her son could do nothing except appreciating music, ______ she bought him a 
piano.
 A. for B. nor C. or D. so
7. He has the ability to play pretty background music, ______ he can turn it up and keep people 
singing along.
 A. because B. and C. yet D. but
8. The song’s suggestive lyrics caused it ______ in some countries, including Viet Nam.
 A. be banned B. banned C. to be banned D. to ban
9. ______ the songs are not the best versions and properly recorded, they’re my first trials.
 A. Although B. So C. Or D. For
10. The schools don’t suggest parents discourage music at home, ______ promote restrictions and 
encourage censorship.
 A. nor do they B. nor they do C. or don’t they D. nor they don’t
11. I’ve heard this band ______ live at a few places before, ______ they deserve ______ the 
competition.
 A. to play - yet - to win B. play - but - win
 C. play - and - to win D. to play - so - win
12. Pop music is popular ______ it includes a wide variety of sounds, concepts and musical 
techniques.
 A. yet B. though C. so D. because
13. His parents didn’t persuade ______ on his education instead of spending time on the guitar.
 A. he to focus B. him to focus C. him focus D. he focuses
14. Veda was an outstanding student in the vocal class, ______ she practiced faithfully and showed 
lively interest.
 A. but B. for C. nor D. yet
15. He started composing several years ago, ______ he hasn’t had any notable pieces of music. C. Did you watch his performance to the end?
 D. The judges awarded both finalists equal points.
3. - “Can you substitute for the singer who is ill?” - “ _________ ”
 A. I’d love to watch his performance.
 B. You’re right. I should go to the hospital and pay him a visit.
 C. Too bad! I didn’t know he was ill.
 D. Let me double-check my schedule.
4. - “ _________ ” - “That’s a good idea but shows tend to become boring these days.”
 A. Why don’t we go to the music and arts centre on Sunday and see a show?
 B. How do you think about game shows on TV?
 C. I can’t stand watching the junk that’s on TV.
 D. Oh, Dad! Art shows are boring. Let’s go to a science exhibition.
5. - “Let’s do a straight swap! Your guitar for my smartphone.” - “ _________ :
 A. No way! B. I’m going to buy a new one.
 C. I’m sorry I can’t assist you. D. Yes, I’ll be on your side.
II. Complete the conversation with the sentences in the box.
Haven't you heard about it?
I guess most Cubans can play this type of music.
What type of music do you like, Sarah?
It's Bolero.
Can you name some popular Bolero songs?
You Belong To My Heart, Unforgettable, Hold Me In Your Arms Again...
Where did it originate?
Albert: (1) 
Sarah: A lot. I listen to music depending on my mood. It can be Rock, Dance, EDM... but 
 most of the time, Pop. How about you?
Albert: (2) 
Sarah: Is it really a type of music? Are you mentioning the Spanish dance?
Albert: Yes, Bolero is a genre of song, not the dance from Spain. (3) 
Sarah: No, I haven’t.
Albert: The compositions and arrangements of Bolero might take a variety of forms, but many 
 musicians consider it a gentle and normally slow and romantic ballad.
Sarah: (4) 
Albert: It was born in the city of Santiago de Cuba in 1883 and spread throughout the entire 
 country then.
Sarah: (5) 
Albert: I have no statistics for the people, but music is everywhere in Cuba. (6) 
Sarah: (7) 
Albert: Besame Mucho, Historia De Un Amor...
Sarah: Oh, wait, wait! Are there any English names?
Albert: (8) 
E. READING
I. Read the passage and choose the best answers to fill in the blanks.
A 2016 study at the University of Southern California’s Brain and Creativity Institute found that 
musical experiences in (1) _________ can actually accelerate brain development, particularly in 
the areas of language (2) _________ and reading skills. According to the National Association of 
Music Merchants (NAMM Foundation), learning to play a(n) (3) ______ can improve 
mathematical learning and even increase SAT scores.
But (4) _________ achievement isn’t the only benefit of music education and exposure. Music 
ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including intellectual, social-
emotional, motor, language, and overall (5) _________ . It helps the body and the mind work (6) 
_________ . Exposing children to music during early development helps them learn the sounds C. She isn’t often seen with an instrument because she plays the guitar and the piano.
 D. She isn’t often seen with an instrument, but she can play the guitar and the piano.
2. Roy passed away a few years ago. He still remains a tremendous influence on my songs.
 A. Roy passed away a few years ago, and he still remains a tremendous influence on my songs.
 B. Roy passed away a few years ago, for he still remains a tremendous influence on my songs.
 C. Roy passed away a few years ago, so he still remains a tremendous influence on my songs.
 D. Roy passed away a few years ago, yet he still remains a tremendous influence on my songs.
3. The students might give presentations on classical music. They might also present their favourite 
classical composers.
 A. The students might give presentations on classical music or present their favourite classical 
 composers.
 B. Since the students might give presentations on classical music, they might also present their 
 favourite classical composers.
 C. The students might neither give presentations on classical music nor present their favourite 
 classical composers.
 D. Although the students might give presentations on classical music, they might present their 
 favourite classical composers.
4. Her father and grandfather were both singers. She inherited artistic talent from her family.
 A. Her father and grandfather were both singers, yet she inherited artistic talent from her family.
 B. She inherited artistic talent from her family, so her father and grandfather were both singers.
 C. Her father and grandfather were both singers, so she inherited artistic talent from her family.
 D. She inherited artistic talent from her family, but her father and grandfather were both singers.
5. Waltz No. 2 is among the most popular piano songs. It is the best-known work of Dmitri 
Shostakovich.
 A. Waltz No. 2 is among the most popular piano songs because it is the best-known work of 
 Dmitri Shostakovich.
 B. Waltz No. 2 is among the most popular piano songs, and it is the best-known work of Dmitri 
 Shostakovich.
 C. Waltz No. 2 is among the most popular piano songs, for it is the best-known work of Dmitri 
 Shostakovich.
 D. Waltz No. 2 is the best-known work of Dmitri Shostakovich although it is among the most 
 popular piano songs.
II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
1. Allen started working as a band manager seven years ago.
 Allen 
2. She’s never nervous when she sings in front of her class.
 Singing 
3. They haven’t set the date for their live show yet.
 The date 
4. I’m sure that’s Whitney Houston, a very famous singer.
 That must 
5. Hannah knows about classical music better than Naomi does.
 Naomi doesn’t 
6. Do you mind helping me to carry these drums into the hall?
 Would you like ?
7. We didn’t win the competition, but at least we played well.
 Although 
8. The stage was so far that I couldn’t see the musicians clearly.
 It was such 
9. They couldn’t continue the dance performance because of the heavy rain.
 The heavy rain prevented 
10. After playing in different bands, I succeeded in finishing my first solo record. 5. I guess most Cubans can play this type of music.
 6. Salsa, Rumba, Bolero, Jazz, and Timba are some of the island’s most popular genres.
 7. Can you name some popular Bolero songs?
 8. You Belong To My Heart, Unforgettable, Hold Me In Your Arms Again. . .
E. READING
I. l. C 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. A 6. A 7. D 8. B
II. l. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. D
F. WRITING
I. 1. D 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. B
II. 1. Allen has worked as a band manager for seven years.
 2. Singing in front of her class never makes her nervous.
 3. The date for their live show hasn’t been set yet.
 4. That must be Whitney Houston, a very famous singer.
 5. Naomi doesn’t know about classical music as well as Hannah does.
 6. Would you like to help me (to) carry these drums into the hall?
 7. Although we didn’t win the competition, at least we played well.
 8. It was such a far stage that I couldn’t see the musicians clearly.
 9. The heavy rain prevented them from continuing the dance performance.
10. I managed to finish my first solo record after playing in different bands.