UNIT 3. MUSIC A. PRONUNCIATION
I. Put the words in the correct columns according to the stressed syllable.
decide, famous, receive, remain, even, promise, relax, follow, notice, listen, prepare, attract,
surprise, happen, expect, onwards, ancient, invite, around, psychic, bamboo, culture, depend,
costume, gather, between, agree, clapper, practise, include, respond, singing, prefer, region,
useful, reward, travel, begin, enjoy, social
Stress on the first syllable
Stress on the second syllable
II. Choose the word that has different stress pattern.
1. A. music B. single C. award D. talent
2. A. perform B. programme C. become D. amaze
3. A. idol B. excite C. attend D. event
4. A. compete B. consist C. career D. common
5. A. ticket B. artist C. trumpet D. guitar B. VOCABULARY
I. Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
single in search of talented series eliminated
audience identified with judges idol perform
1. A great cheer went up from the crowd as they caught sight of their _________ .
2. The _________ clapped for the band, rising from their chairs and whistling.
3. The winners of the dancing competition were chosen by a panel of three _________ .
4. Each week some contestants will be _________ before the final three go through to a finale.
5. Why don’t you promote your newest music with a _________ of YouTube videos?
6. Musical groups and singers will _________ only copyrighted songs during the concerts.
7. The dance performance was so gripping that the audience quickly _________ the dancers.
8. Blackpink released their debut _________ album Square One in August 2016, which includes
the songs Whistle and Boombayah.
9. Daniil Trifonov, a Russian-born pianist and composer, is considered as one of the most
_________ musicians of his generation.
10. It’s reasonable to suppose that people go into the entertainment business _________ fame.
II. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.
1. The Grammys are among the most prestigious music (awards/ rewards) in the world.
2. American (singer/ composer) Florence Price wrote over 300 pieces of music, including
symphonies, concertos, sonatas and songs.
3. An MC is the person who serves as the (host/ guest) of an event by introducing performers.
4. If you want to (upload/ download) copies of YouTube videos to watch offline, you may need some tools.
5. There are some convenient ways to (vote/ rank) for your favourite American Idol contestants.
6. It’s always an enjoyable experience to go out and see a (live/ pre-recorded) performance at a music festival.
7. I think the relationship between musicians and (audience/ reader) members isn’t one-sided, instead, they’re partners.
8. To start streaming, simply sign up (offline/ online), and make sure you have a fast and stable internet connection.
9. Beethoven was a great musician, but he had to work hard towards becoming (talented/ skilled).
10. The judges complimented me on my singing and I was delighted to (hear/ watch) the comments from them.
III. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. All I want for Christmas is you marks Mariah Carey’s 19th top ______ on Billboard’s charts.
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2. My friends and I went to the Pop Idol concert on Saturday night and it was really ______!
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 h. but I had absolutely no chance at winning 5,000 times, the contest. Trang 2
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.
9. Pop music is actually mixed from various genres
10. The sync setting for that album may be turned off on your device,
II. Combine the sentences using the word in the brackets.
1. Stevie Wonder is blind. He can’t read written sheet music. (so)
______________________________________________________________________________ __
2. I think Laura is very hard-working. She deserves to become a professional dancer. (and)
______________________________________________________________________________ __
3. The dance sequences are incredible in the movie. They’re pretty disturbing. (but)
______________________________________________________________________________ __
4. The film sound track was written into the script. It was selected to suit a scene. (or)
______________________________________________________________________________ __
5. Maple Leaf Rag is regarded as a precursor to Jazz music. It still falls in classical music category. (although)
______________________________________________________________________________ __
6. Many contestants in singing contests fail. They forgot their lyrics. (because)
______________________________________________________________________________ __
7. She is confident but not arrogant about her talent. She was raised right. (for)
______________________________________________________________________________ __
8. There isn’t anything remarkable about this album at all. I still enjoy it periodically. (yet)
______________________________________________________________________________ __
9. The musicians can’t hear themselves play in such a noisy hall. They play louder. (so)
______________________________________________________________________________ __
10. He can’t read music. He doesn’t have any knowledge of formal composition. (nor)
______________________________________________________________________________ __
III. Supply the correct form of the verb in the brackets, using to-infinitive or bare infinitive.
1. He had promised _________ (write) Lillian the prettiest song she ever sang.
2. I really love the rhythm of this song, and it makes me _________ (want) to dance.
3. From the moment I saw the dancers _________ (move), I just couldn’t take my eyes off them.
4. I proceeded _________ (play) a few songs that I learned in my piano lessons.
5. This palace offers _________ (organize) corporate events, weddings, or private parties.
6. Where did you come up with the concept of letting the audience _________ (pick) the songs?
7. He couldn’t believe that he had managed _________ (achieve) his career as a solo artist.
8. Every person in that live show felt him _________ (sing) his songs into their hearts.
9. His childhood’s dreams assisted him _________ (create) the title of his new album.
10. She released the track independently and watched it _________ (soar) to the Top 100 on iTunes. Trang 3
11. Today the music industry is booming and can afford _________ (give) artists a fairer deal.
12. The music school aims _________ (deliver) a broad, enriched and multicultural music curriculum.
13. I noticed her _________ (perform) some karaoke songs and I knew she was a fan of Bolero.
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.
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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. A. yet B. or C. so D. and
16. That passion project let us ______ the music we wanted and allowed us ______ our efforts with others.
A. to play - to share B. play - share C. play - to share D. to play - share
17. We know the popular Christmas song as ‘Jingle Bells’, ______ ‘One Horse Open Sleigh’ was its original title. A. for B. and C. nor D. but
18. I heard them ______ the music on, ______ they started to sing and dance merrily.
A. turn - and B. to turn - and C. turn - so D. turning - but
19. Verne was a talented pianist, ______ he never hesitated ______ his love for music.
A. so - express B. and - to express C. for - to express D. but - express
20. Sia kept several songs for her own albums ______ she wrote songs for famous singers.
A. or B. so C. although D. because
III. Choose the underlined port that needs correcting.
1. Though Clarke is primarily known as a violinist, her music sounds powerfully on a piano. A B C D
2. Listening to music can make you to study better and help you with your learning process. A B C D
3. She claimed being a chemist, but she went to college on a music scholarship at the age A B C D of 15.
4. Through his music he tries to let the listeners find their own emotion and contemplation. A B C D
5. My dad wanted to play guitar but he never did, so he had me try and I loved playing it. A B C D
6. Forcing yourself to listen to relaxation music that irritate you can increase tension A B C instead of reducing it. D
7. Vietnam songs touch me closer than English songs do, yet I enjoy hearing the A B C D English ones.
8. Texas is one of their favourite places because the fans there get exciting about their music. A B C D
9. He agreed to perform for free at a charity event but he had received more attractive A B C offers. D
10. Making music videos are time consuming and expensive, so make sure you have a A B C
good idea before making further plans. D D. SPEAKING
I. Choose the best answer to complete the dialogues.
1. - “Shall we go to the theatre on Saturday evening?” - “ _________ ” Trang 5
A. No need to go yet - it’s still early.
B. We should take a taxi to get there.
C. I don’t feel like doing anything this weekend.
D. The theatre is a futuristic steel and glass structure.
2. - “ _________ ” - “Of course, he won the competition.”
A. Has he decided to participate in the competition?
B. Could he make it in the finale last night?
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. Trang 6
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 and meanings of words. Dancing to music helps children build motor skills while (7)
_________ them to practice self-expression. For children and adults, music helps strengthen memory skills.
(8) _________ to the developmental benefits, music brings us joy. Just think about listening
to a good song in the car with the window down on a beautiful day.
1. A. childish B. childlike C. childhood D. children
2. A. possession B. achievement C. acquisition D. performance
3. A. device B. equipment C. appliance D. instrument
4. A. practical B. academic C. theoretical D. intellectual
5. A. literacy B. literate C. illiterate D. illiteracy
6. A. together B. either C. each other D. one another
7. A. letting B. admitting C. making D. allowing
8. A. Moreover B. In addition C. Besides D. Contrary
II. Read the passage and choose the best answers to the questions.
Learning a musical instrument is quite interesting. One can improve skills within a short amount
of time while others can struggle even mastering the basic skills. You may wonder, what creates
such difference? What is the importance of talent in learning music? According to recent studies,
kids who have parents or grandparents with musical background tend to be more fast-learners
when it comes to musical subjects. However, talent doesn’t determine your fullest potential
solely. In fact, what determines your success in music mostly is your work ethic and discipline.
Talent is only a starting point. It is probably genetic but is highly affected by environmental
factors. It can show up in totally random moments, especially in early childhood.
How to know if you have a special talent for music? It has its own methods to be proven, of
course. Talent tests can be taken at any age. However, taking these tests at an early age makes
more sense. We know every kid is special and talented in their unique ways but musical talent is
a bit more complex than it seems to be and it is wiser to ask
help from professionals specialized in such topic. Musical talent by itself is not enough to
achieve stuff. Even the most talented musician needs to put skills into work and give an effort
to make progress. Such blessing should also be backed up by the right instructors and the right choice of musical instrument.
1. Which of the following best serves the title of the passage?
A. Talent versus Hard Work B. Special Talent for Music
C. Kids and Musical Talent D. Talent Tests Would Help
2. What does the word ‘stuff’ in the second paragraph mostly refer to?
A. skill in music B. talent test result
C. success in music D. musical instrument
3. ______ can learn music faster than other kids do.
A. Kids who have parents or grandparents with musical background
B. Kids who have work ethic and discipline
C. Kids whose talent is not affected by environmental factors
D. Kids who are helped by the right instructors and the right choice of musical instrument
4. The phrase ‘make progress’ in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ______. Trang 7
A. begin B. develop C. practise D. carry out
5. We can learn from the passage that ______.
A. work ethic and discipline cannot determine success
B. talent is more important than environmental factors C. talent cannot be tested
D. we can succeed in music by hard work F. WRITING
I. Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of the sentences.
1. She isn’t often seen with an instrument. She can play the guitar and the piano.
A. She isn’t often seen with an instrument, so she can play the guitar and the piano.
B. She can play the guitar and the piano, and she isn’t often seen with an instrument.
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. Trang 8 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. I managed KEY UNIT 3: MUSIC A. PRONUNCIATION I.
Stress on the first syllable
Stress on the second syllable
famous, even, promise, follow, notice, listen, decide, receive, remain, relax, prepare, attract,
happen, onwards, ancient, psychic, culture, surprise, expect, invite, around, bamboo,
costume, gather, clapper, practise, singing, depend, between, agree, include, respond,
region, useful, travel, social prefer, reward, begin, enjoy
II. 1. C 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. D B. VOCABULARY
I. 1. idol 2. audience 3. judges 4. eliminated 5. series
6. perform 7. identified with 8. single 9. talented 10. in search of
II. 1. awards 2. composer 3. host 4. download 5. vote
6. live 7. audience 8. online 9. skilled 10. hear
III. 1. D 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. B 6. A 7. A 8. D 9. B 10. A IV. 1. performers 2. melodiously 3. competitive 4. contestants 5. talented
6. removal 7. musical 8. exciting 9. won 10. differs C. GRAMMAR
I. l. c 2. f 3. h 4. a 5. j 6. d 7. i 8. b 9. e 10. g
II. 1. Stevie Wonder is blind, so he can’t read written sheet music.
2. I think Laura is very hard-working, and she deserves to become a professional dancer.
3. The dance sequences are incredible in the movie, but they’re pretty disturbing.
4. The film sound track was written into the script, or it was selected to suit a scene.
5. Although Maple Leaf Rag is regarded as a precursor to Jazz music, it still falls in classical music category.
6. Many contestants in singing contests fail because they forgot their lyrics.
7. She is confident but not arrogant about her talent, for she was raised right. Trang 9
8. There isn’t anything remarkable about this album at all, yet I still enjoy it periodically.
9. The musicians can’t hear themselves play in such a noisy hall, so they play louder.
10. He can’t read music, nor does he have any knowledge of formal composition.
III. 1. to write 2. want 3. move 4. to play 5. to organize
6. pick 7. to achieve 8. sing 9. to create 10. soar
11. to give 12. to deliver 13. perform 14. be 15. to change
16. to be 17. try 18. to figure 19. feel 20. to choose
IV. l. A 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. D 6. D 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. A
11. C 12. D 13. B 14. B 15. A 16. C 17. D 18. A 19. B 20. C
V. 1. C (powerful) 2. B (study) 3. A (to be) 4. D (contemplate)
5. A (the guitar) 6. C (irritates) 7. A (Vietnamese songs)
8. D (excited) 9. B (although/though) 10. B (is) D. SPEAKING
I. l. C 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. A
II. 1. What type of music do you like, Sarah? 2. It’s Bolero.
3. Haven’t you heard about it? 4. Where did it originate?
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. Trang 10