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Beethoven quickly (1) ________ a name for himself as a talented pianist.
made
had
created
established
(2)___________, Beethoven’s hearing was beginning to deteriorate during this period, and he tried to hide this fact from those around him.
Whereas
However
Besides
Otherwise
His musical imagination began to grow (3)______ that of the piano. The middle period was believed to be Beethoven’s greatest and most productive stage
down
up
out of
beyond
In 1809, however, his musical (4)_________ began to decline, possibly due to his health problems and mental state
creation
creativity
creator
creative
Nearly 20,000 people lined the streets of Vienna to (5)_________ their last respect to the composer who had changed the music scene of Western Europe.
send
give
pay
do
Then they record (1)________ instruments – electric piano, synthesizer, guitars, drums and so on.
another
other
others
the other
This means that a CD or cassette will always sound very different from a (2) ______ concert.
live
living
life
alive
Then if you give the computer the (3)_________ and music of a song, the computer can ‘sing’ it in that voice.
melodies
rhythms
tones
lyrics
(4)___________ a record company finds a new group (or ‘band’), they first try to develop the band’s ‘profile’
while
As
Since
When
Instead of allowing the band’s full artistic freedom, they will often (5)_______ the band what they should wear, what they should say and how they should sing and play.
ask
tell
say
order
You might be surprised to learn that the game industry now (1)_________ more money than Hollywood. From 2009 to 2012, the U.S.
has
makes
does
gains
(2)___________a family buys a new PC , all they really want to do is to play games
As soon as
As well as
As far as
As long as
It is hardly surprising that video gaming has become one of the most popular (3)___________of entertainment today.
makes
branches
shapes
forms
A good game is like a good film; it will hold your (4)__________, capture your imagination and play with your emotions.
gaze
attention
breath
control
The big (5)__________ , however, is that watching a movie is a passive task, you have to say in how the plot develops or which characters dominate the story.
gap
variety
difference
direction
Club is often used to (1) _______ to a group of people who regularly meet together socially or take part in sports
refer
referring
referred
refers
A society is usually concerned (2) _____ a special interest, e.g. birdwatching or local history.
about
with
over
for
Most of (3) ______ are in London and even today only some of them allow women to be members.
which
that
these
all
They are places to relax in, (4) _______also to make business contracts and take clients.
yet
and
still
but
Members of the Rotary Club and the Lions Club are usually (5) ______or business people.
profess
profession
professiona
professor
Personally, I cannot imagine any greater (1) ______of one’s time (once was enough for me),
expense
expenditure
waste
wasting
Indeed, some films have benefited (2)______ a second viewing, in exactly the same way that one’s enjoyment of a novel can improve on the second, third or fourth reading.
in
on
at
from
And a recent study has shown that it actually is different, that reading books, watching films again or revisiting places (3)_____ you have been happy, ‘results in a new or renewed appreciation’ of the experience
that
which
where
when
(4)______study says that doing something again enables people not only to relieve the past experience, but also to discover new details.
A
The
Some
Certain
“Therefore, the experience is different, (5) _______ it is repeated,” the research concludes. “By doing it again, people get more out of it.”
even though
if
as if
as though
Cruises and other travel packages to tropical locations have long been popular and are more (1) ____ now than ever
sensitive
affordable
logical
effective
Holidaymakers are increasingly interested in doing something different and want more exciting (2) ____.
journey
trip
travel
movement
Going on a safari is a totally (3) ____ form of holiday
unique
sole
singular
lone
Being so close to the animals is an once-in-a-lifetime experience. (4) ____ species,
Environmental
Obsolete
Extinct
Endangered
which are rarely seen outside the zoo, provide a great (5) ____.
event
attraction
show
invitation
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
The influence that the history of human combat on rock music.
The Swedish metal band just release their eighth album.
Power metal band Sabaton puts historical spin on albums.
New album with the First World War concept from Sabaton
The word “rival” in paragraph 2 can be replaced by ______.
surpass
resemble
follow
match
According to paragraph 2, what is NOT mentioned about the metal band Sabaton?
Performing their songs with a tank as stage props is one of their trademarks.
In 2008, Sabaton released its fourth “The Art of War” inspired by Sun Tzu.
Their discography includes Primo Victoria, Attero Dominatus, Coat of Arms, Carolus Rex, Heroes, and The Last Stand.
Swedish rockers Sabaton’s name is a reference to a sabaton, knight’s foot armor.
The word “their” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
Joakim Brodén
Iron Maiden
Devil Dogs
Sabaton
According to paragraph 3, what is the tone of this descriptive paragraph?
Laudatory
Indignant
Euphemistic
Provocative
According to the passage, Baby Shark ______.
was very fascinated in Lebanon.
became the anthem of an American baseball team.
did not always receive good feedback from public
made the creator go to jail
The underlined word “lucrative” in the passage is closest in meaning to ________.
profitable
useless
notable
catchy
Which of the following is NOT correct about Pinkfong?
It belongs to SmartStudy Co.
It is for children.
It brings out Baby Shark.
It was established in 2016
Which of the following statement is true?
SmartStudy Co. released the information that it is now worth 125 million USD.
Samsung Publishing owns 89% shares of the American World Series.
It was American media that helped Baby Shark gain enormous popularity.
Gerardo Parra’s team was defeated early in the baseball championship of 2019.
According to the passage, Kim Min-seok _________.
could compose worldwide popular song
founded SmartStudy Co. all by himself
saw the potential of online education
is working at gaming companies
The most suitable title for the passage could be _______.
Difference between stage acting and film acting.
The fine line between the actors and the audience.
Taking your acting from stage to screen.
Resemblance and differences between acting techniques.
The word “construed” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
demystified
interpreted
simplified
explained
According to paragraph 2, what is the mentioned requirement for stage acting?
Stage acting technique demand an intense training of how to walk properly
Stage actors are required to express their emotions with complexity and subtlety.
Stage acting involves overdone or exaggerated movement and voice.
Stage actors must do multiple takes of a scene until the performance has been perfected.
The word “avid” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
lonely
elite
wild
ardent
According to paragraph 3, what is NOT stated about the script lines for movies and plays?
Play’s script lines are mostly extempore sentences compared to the movie’s.
The movie scripts are usually newly produced and there is no definite mould for a character.
Famous and prize-winning plays often have their lines remembered by the hardcore fans.
The scripts for movies are always written by the novelists of the works they transform from.
The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to _____.
the fact
stage acting
sequence
film acting
Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
Filming a movie must rigidly follow the chronological order of the script.
The film actors are contracted to complete the movie in one shot only.
The stage performers are sometimes required to ad-lib when problems arise.
Screen acting and theatre acting both require a large area for on-site audience.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
The arts of theatre acting and film acting differ in scale and final products.
In stage acting, the audience’s eyes catch everything and just a second of uncertainty can ruin a scene.
The compatibility between stage performances and film acting is a topic of much debate.
Film has never been free from the influence of the theatre as a succeeding form of art.
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
Sentimental high-school musical that should go viral.
The script of a musical work places harsh demands on the actor.
Everyone will find themselves in “Dear Evan Hansen.”
Internet’s modernity clashes with human’s isolation.
The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
range
acting
musical
character
According to paragraph 2, what is the purpose of Evan penning letters addressed to himself?
It aims to create a personal time for Evan’s introspective process.
It is advised by the doctor as an outlet for Evan’s negative emotions.
It is a method for Evan to keep himself sane in the face of school bullying.
It is intended to make Evan more courageous and confident in himself.
The word “tuneful” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
dulcet
balanced
melodious
discordant
The word “rosy” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
bright
pink
florid
pale
According to paragraph 4, what feeling does the performance of Ben Platt bring to the audience?
Ben Platt takes the audience on an emotional roller-coaster from hope to redemption.
Ben Platt’s interpretation of the Evan Hansen character is natural and extremely on point.
Ben Platt displays an impressive vocal range but fails to exude utter vulnerability before the audience.
Ben Platt is immensely talented, was unable to recreate the piece’s vital emotional current.
The following statements are true, EXCEPT ________.
There is an indescribably contradictory feel in Ben Platt’s performance.
Connor’s parents wrongly presume Evan’s letter to be their son’s suicide n
“Next to Normal” is the work of the same author as the sensation “Dear Evan Hansen”.
The suicidal teen character – Connor Murphy is performed by Mike Faist.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
“Dear Evan Hansen” streams a painful picture of adolescence in the industrialisation age.
The musical is all about entertainment and guaranteed to have no lasting impact on your life.
“Dear Evan Hansen” is a type of musical that will remain with you long after the last note has sounded.
The plot remind you that every person has a story to be told and sometimes it has to be forgotten