UNIT 12 : MUSIC


< I >: A. Choose the word whose is pronounced differently from the others:
1. a. plays b. reads c. listens d. stops
2. a. music b. classical c. famous d. slow
3. a. because b. busy c. compose d. measure
4. a. city b. ocean c. musician d. special
5. a. sea b. singer c. sugar d. said
B. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others:
6. a. serious b. music c. relax d. energy
7. a. violin b. serene c. express d. emotion
8. a. favorite b. exciting c. solemn d. wonderful
9. a. composer b. language c. anthem d. powerful
10. a. imagine b. communicate c. joyfulness d. delightful

< II >: Complete the sentence with the appropriate word(s) from the box:

musicians anthem rock ‘n’ roll emotions mournful band
delighted solemn composed lyrical integral lulled

1. Tien Quan Ca is the national ____________ of Viet Nam.
2. These songs were ____________ by Schubert.
3. The sound of rain falling soon ____________ him to sleep.
4. ____________ is a type of music that was popular in the 1950s.
5. There are some intensely ____________ passage in his first symphony.
6. Music is often played in weddings, funerals, and ____________ occasions.
7. John Lennon is one of my favorite ____________.
8. Home visits by staff are an ____________ part of the service.
9. I was ____________ to see my old friends again.
10. Love, joy, hate, fear and jealousy are all ____________.
11. Robbie William was in a ____________ called Take That before he became a solo artist.
12. She was still ____________ six month after her father’s death.

< III >: Match the sentences in the most appropriate way and then write two sentences as one using to-infinitive:

1.Trees were planted along the street. a. He wants to look smart.
2. I swept the broken glass off the path. b. This was done to reduce traffic noise.
3. He bought a truck. c. She wants to finance her studies.
4. Laura went to the bank. d. I wanted to prevent an accident.
5. The staff are working at weekend. e. He wanted to hear the football results.
6. Tom turned on the radio. f. I wanted to report that my car had been stolen
7. Just this once Mike is going to wear a suit g. They want to complete the project in time.
8. Jessica is borrowing some money. h. We wanted to buy some fruit.
9. We went to the market. i. He did this to carry out his business.
10. I phoned to the police station. j. She wanted to cash a cheque.

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< IV >:Complete the sentence with a suitable verb in the list, using to-infinitive or in order/ so as (not) + to-infinitive : admire, reduce, cut, find, remember, listen, lose, make, miss, take, protect, wake up, complete, be, avoid.

1. I am going on a diet ____________ weight.
2. The President has a team of bodyguard ___________ him.
3. Mike hid behind the tree ___________ by his friends.
4. We took off our boots ___________ the floor dirty.
5. We wrote Betty’s name on the calendar ___________ her birthday.
6. The government took these measures ___________ crime.
7. The staff are working at weekends ___________ the project in time.
8. She gave up her job ___________ care of her mother.
9. I shut the door quietly ___________ the baby.
10. She took a bus ___________ late.
11. He turned on the radio ___________ to the news.
12. After dinner we drove to the top of a hill outside the city ___________ the sunset.
13. Leave early ___________ the bus.
14. I carried the knife carefully ___________ myself.
15. We went to the countryside ___________ being disturbed by the noise of the city.

< V >: Make the correct choice :
1. _____ is traditional music