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Read the following passage and mark the better A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 7.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MUSIC

Think for a moment about the last music album you bought. Most likely, you'll think of the singer or band that made you want to buy the album. You might even know the name of the guitar player or the drummer. Those talented performers, however, are only some of the people in the music industry work behind the scenes, but the roles they play in the musical progress are very important.

Songwriters: Songs begin with the songwriter. Some songwriters work alone, but many work in teams that combine the talents of a lyricist, who writes the words to songs, and an instrumentalist, often a piano player or guitarist, who writes the music. Many of today's pop stars work with songwriters. For example, some of Lady Gaga's biggest hits were written by Nadir Khayat, also known "RedOne". Some songwriting teams have become very famous, such as Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, who were responsible for many big 1980s pop hits. 

Arrangers: After a song has been written, music arrangers-make it more appealing by deciding which instruments will be used, what tempo, or speed, the song will have, and whether the song should have a lower or higher pitch. A good arrangement can bring a song to life and make it a classic. 

Studio Musicians: Not every singer or instrumentalist can be a star, and many work in the background as studio musicians. These artists are not a part of any one musical group. Instead, they are hired for recording sessions that eventually become the albums you buy, as well as soundtracks for television shows, movies, and radio ads. 

Recording Engineers: Recording engineers also play a major role in creating the final sound that you hear. First, these engineers set up the recording studio, the room where the performers play, placing musicians and microphones in exactly the right places to get the best sound. Next, they use electronic equipment, such multi-track recorders, to capture the music. Finally long after the musicians have gone home, recording engineers use a mixing board to balance the melodies and rhythms of each musician, and sometimes to incorporate special sound effects or additional tracks. 

Many people make a living with music. You may not recognize all of their names, but all of them work together to create the songs you love to listen to.

Which of the following do music arrangers probably NOT do?

Which piece of equipment is used at the end of the recording process?

The word classic in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to________

The word capture in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to_______.

It can be inferred from the passage that_______.

The word they in paragraph 4 refers to________.

What is the article mainly about?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 8 to 12. 

Write the Perfect Crime Novel

Most people are born with the natural ability to tell stories, (8)________only a rare few have the determination to become professional authors, and even fewer have the joy of seeing their novels top the list of bestselling books. Some of the world's famous crime writers have (9)________ the greatest success of all.

Who can deny the appeal of famous detectives like Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple or Hercule Poirot? Even if you haven't read the (10)_______ books you will have seen them in films or on the TV. If you have an ambition to become the next Agatha Christie what should you do? The best starting point is to read (11)________ of examples of crime fiction written by good authors. You will need a notebook to carry around with you or, even better, some loose sheets of paper (12)________ you can make notes on and then file into a folder. After all, the most everyday situation -for example, watching a woman get off a train - may be the inspiration for your first bestseller.

Most people are born with the natural ability to tell stories, (8)________only a rare few have the determination to become professional authors

Some of the world's famous crime writers have (9)________ the greatest success of all.

Even if you haven't read the (10)_______ books you will have seen them in films or on the TV.

The best starting point is to read (11)________ of examples of crime fiction written by good authors.

You will need a notebook to carry around with you or, even better, some loose sheets of paper (12)________ you can make notes on and then file into a folder.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 

 If you want to attend this evening's event, you should look the part. There are a lot of celebrities there.

With the final examinations coming very soon his anxiety was rising to almost unbearable limits.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 

The train arrived at the station. Shortly after that the passengers rushed towards it.

Mary doesn't come to class today. She contracts a serious illness.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 

It is unnecessary for you to finish the report until tomorrow afternoon.

Tom said: "Why do you keep staring at me, Janet?"

I last drove to work in 2000.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

His bag is on the table,________?

John will start doing homework _______.

We need to do this________ than we are at the moment.

Sandy stole my_______ when she announced that she was pregnant two days before I'd planned to tell people about my pregnancy.

To many children, playing computer games is a form of ________.

Over the past few days, social media users in Vietnam have been sharing photos_________ by AI avatar, which is a part of the Zalo messaging app.

They_________ the floor when their mother came home.

The General refused to________ the possibility of defeats.%

If you_______ the rules, you will be excluded from the game immediately.

He promises_______ the assignment before 5p.m.

My brother used to work as_________ doctor in this hospital.

Many new roads in my neighborhood_______ by foreign workers next month.

Her new apartment is different_______ her old one.

You'll get a better______ of exchange at our bank in a few days.

I could hear voices but I couldn't_______ what they were saying.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Laura and Michael are talking about their school rules.

- Laura: "I think that all students must wear uniforms at school." 

- Michael: “_______. Wearing uniforms helps students feel equal in many ways." 

Hung is talking to Lam at recess.

- Hung: "Would you like to have dinner with me?"

- Lam: “_______”

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. 

The businessman inspected the contract carefully before signing it.

Her graceful performance of this traditional art form in the evening session was a real source of pleasure.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 47. 

Many people dream of going on a great travel adventure. Most of us keep dreaming; others make it happen... 

Gregg Bleakney's dream was to travel the Americas from top to bottom. He got the idea after he finished a 1,600 kilometer (1,000 mile) bike ride. Gregg's friend, Brooks Allen, was also a cyclist. The two friends talked and slowly formed a plan they would travel from Alaska to Argentina by bike. To pay for the trip, Gregg and Brooks worked and saved their money for years. Once they were on the road, they often camped outdoors or stayed in hostels. In many places, local people opened their homes to the two friends and gave them food. 

During their trip, Gregg and Brooks cycled through deserts, rainforests, and mountains. They visited modern cities and ancient-ruins such as Machu Picchu in Peru. And everywhere they went, they met other cyclists from all over the world. In May 2007-two years, twelve countries, and over 30,500 km (19,000 mites) later-Gregg eventually reached Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world. (Near Guatemala, Brooks had to return to the U.S., and Gregg continued without him.) 

The trip taught both men a lot about traveling, especially if you travel abroad. What did they learn? Here is some of Gregg's advice: 

Travel light. The less baggage you have, the less you'll worry about. 

Be flexible. Don't plan everything. Then you'll be more relaxed and happy, especially if there are problems. 

Be polite.. As one traveller told Gregg, "Always remember that nobody wants to fight, cheat, or rob a nice guy."

Which sentence about Gregg and Brooks' trip is NOT true?

Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

The word flexible in the passage is closest in meaning to_______.

In the second paragraph, the word their refers to_______.

Where did Greg and Brooks stay at night when they were on the road?

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs corrections in each of the following questions.
Predictable cruise control uses GPS technology to determine the exact position of the vehicle and to know which driving conditions have to be taken into account.

Last summer, I spend all my vacation in the countryside with my parents.

These clothes are being sold at a discount, but few people buy it.