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Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct option (marked A, B, C or D) to answer the questions.
In the 1960s, it took pop and rock groups one or two days to record their songs. Nowadays, it can take months and months. Many rock groups begin by recording only one instrument, for example, the voice. Then they record other instruments- electric piano, synthesizer, guitars, drums and so on.
Next, they might use a computer to add special effects. Finally, they “mix” all the instruments until they get the sound that they want. This means that a CD or cassette will always sound very different from a live concert.
Music engineers have developed a new computer programme that will change the future of music. A computer can analyse a singer’s voice. Then if you give the computer the lyrics and music of a song, the computer can “sing” it in that voice. This means that a singer only needs to record one song and the computer can then sing other songs in the singer’s own voice. Singers can sing new songs many years after they have died.
Most of us listen to music for pleasure, but for the record companies, music is a product, the same as soap powder. When a record company finds a new group (or “band”), they first try to develop the band’s “profile”. They will try to create an “image” for the band that they think will attract young people. Instead of allowing the band’s full artistic freedom, they will often tell the band what they should wear, what they should say and how they should sing and play.
In recent year, many rock groups have started their own record companies because they say that the big companies are too commercial.
Today, to record songs, it takes __________.
longer than it used to do
shorter than it used to do
only one or two days
the same amount of time as the 1960s
Today’s record procedure results in ________.
different sounds of recorded songs and live- performed songs.
the mixture between CDs and live concert
some special effects on songs
differences invoices and instruments played
Which of the following is NOT true about the new computer programme?
It is predicted to change the music future.
It can imitate singers‟ voice.
It can sing only one recorded song of the singer.
The singer does not necessarily present to really sing.
Record companies don’t always ________.
suggest the outfits of the band
tell the band what to say
give the band freedom to do things
decide the songs the band will play
The word “that” in the passage refers to ________.
soap powder
an image
the band
a company
A lot of __________ were built to solve the traffic jam problem at intersections.
trams
flyovers
skytrains
tunnels
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
SON DOONG CAVE
Located in the limestone mountains of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, Son Doong Caves was first found in 1991 by Ho Khanh, a local man. In 2009, the cave was explored and published by a group of scientists from British Cave Research Association. Son Doong Cave was formed from 2 to 5 million years ago, when the river flowed through the limestone mountain area and was buried. The water eroded limestone and created an underground tunnel. In soft limestone areas, the collapse of tunnel ceiling formed large holes which became giant domes afterward. The cave is about 200m high, 200m wide and at least 8.5 km long. Especially, Son Doong consists of two entrances, which is unique among explored caves in Phong Nha ~ Ke Bang National Park. Exploring the cave, visitors were surprised with spectacular scenery of numerous stalactites of which some giant stalagmites are more than 70 metres high. Deep inside the cave exists a grandiose tropical jungle called “Garden of Eden” by the explorers. The jungle is home to diversified system of fauna and flora. Besides, the cave possesses a 2.5-kilometre underground river. Not far from the “Garden of Eden” lies an enormous “pearl collection” consisting of tens of thousands of small stone pieces in dry ponds, contributing to magnificent beauty of the cave.
The reason why Son Doong Cave was formed is that ________.
an underground tunnel was buried in the area
the limestone areas were soft
it only happened from 2 to 5 million years ago
the river was buried in the limestone mountains
The most important feature of “Garden of Eden” is ____________.
the biodiversity
giant stalagmites
the biggest length
the river below
We can infer from the passage that ________.
tunnels and giant domes were formed at the same time
“pearl collection” contains a lot of precious stones
we can live in the cave with the air and water
“Garden of Eden” is in the underground river
All of the following are the wonderful features of Son Doong Cave EXCEPT ________.
tropical jungle inside with the biodiversity
spectacular scenery of numerous stalactites and stalagmites
a river flowing over 2.5 kilometers along the cave
the big sizes of the cave and the giant domes
The thing that makes it different from other caves in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park is _______.
stalactites and stalagmites
the two entrances into the cave
its discovery by a local man
large holes in the ceiling
______, it is obvious that the whole thing was a waste of time and effort.
None of us wanted to go in the first place
Staff meetings are often boring and have no apparent point to them
Since the results were far more satisfactory than anyone had expected
Seeing that we couldn’t solve anything in the end
She put ______ speaking to him as long as possible.
off
over
away
back
Read the text and choose the best answer.
After only 50 minutes flying from Ho Chi Minh City, you will set foot on the tropical paradise of Vietnam and the world: Phu Quoc Island.
The island has a roughly triangular shape with a north-south length of 50km and a west-east width of 25km. A great part of the terrain is filled with beautiful sandy beaches, but there is a mountainous region with 99 peaks, among which the Peak of Chua Mountain is the tallest one at 603 meters. Due to Phu Quoc’s location in the Gulf of Thailand, its climate is sub-equatorial with temperate weather all year round, making trips to Phu Quoc possible any time of the year. However, the best time to travel to this island is during the dry season, from November until March, when the sky is blue and clear and the rains are away.
Phu Quoc is most famous for its cuisines and a natural wonderful coastline. The most famous food of Phu Quoc is fish sauce, which has become quite popular all over Vietnam and the world. Besides, another thing worth trying there is the spicy yet interesting black pepper. However, the factor that will definitely intrigue you to visit Phu Quoc is its untouched coastline featuring several heavenly beaches. They have yet to be explored to their full ability, but this fact might be actually positive as it gives the shores a romantic beauty that you can find nowhere else in the world.
According to the passage, what is Phu Quoc Island regarded as?
Lanterns Paradise
Tropical Paradise
Pearl of the Orient
City of Eternal Spring
According to the passage, Phu Quoc Island ………
has both beaches and mountains
mountain in Vietnam
doesn’t have rains all the year round
doesn’t have many tourist attractions
Tourists can visit Phu Quoc anytime in the year thanks to …………
its dry season
its location by the sea
its friendly local people
its temperate weather all year round
What are Phu Quoc’s specialities?
Red pepper and fish sauce.
Black pepper and dried fish.
Red pepper and soya sauce.
Spicy black pepper and fish sauce.
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
The island is roughly triangular in shape.
Phu Quoc Island is located in the Gulf of Thailand.
Phu Quoc’s dry season is from November to March.
The beaches in Phu Quoc Island have been explored to their full potentials.
Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
My mother came (1)............... Baffin Island. She used to live in an igloo a domed house built from blocks of ice. The house had only one room for all the family: grandparents, parents, brothers, unmarried sisters, and sometimes other relatives. Everyone worked together to survive the Arctic (2)............. Men went out hunting (3)..............women stayed at home making clothes and Preparing food. When they had to travel far, they (4)............... on dogsleds. At night they used to entertain themselves by telling and (5)................out stories. They danced to drum music, too.
My mother came (1)............... Baffin Island
at
in
on
from
Everyone worked together to survive the Arctic (2) .............
spring
summer
fall
winter
Men went out hunting (3)..............women stayed at home making clothes and Preparing food
while
during
before
after
When they had to travel far, they (4) ............... on dogsleds.
walked
rode
drove
drew
At night they used to entertain themselves by telling and (5)................out stories. They danced to drum music, too.
knowing
knocking
acting
turning
I almost missed my flight ______ there was a long queue in the duty-free shop.
because
in spite of
because of
although
The Kinh have the largest number of people, ________ for 86% of the population.
holding
taking
accounting
numbering
The company has decided to withdraw from some _________ of its.
sponsor
sponsored
sponsorship
sponsoring
When a celebrity, a politician or other person in the media spotlight _____ their temper in public, they run the risk of hitting the headlines in a most embarassing way.
loses
takes
gets
controls
I have never read many romantic stories like this before.
This is the most romatic story that I’ve ever read.
I have never read many romatic stories like this before.
The story is so romantic that I have read it many times.
This story is not as romantic as those I had read before.
His neighbors sometimes wondered ______ he did for a living.
why
when
where
what
Hurry up, or you will be late for school.
You should hurry up to be late for school.
If you don't hurry up, you will be late for school.
Hurry up, so you will be late for school.
Hurry up, but you will be late for school.
Villagers are more kind, friendly and warm-hearted than city _______.
dwellers
foreigners
beginners
movers
Have you ever been to Britain? I’ve dreamed of going there ______ I was a little girl.
when
while
since
for
Sửa lỗi sai: The famous Irish rock band U2 wrote the song Walk On to honour this amazed woman, who put her country before everything.
rock band
to honor
amazed
put
We are using _____ the world's petroleum.
off
up
in
down
The truth only came out on the publication of the general's personal diaries.
Only by publishing the general's personal diaries, did the truth come out.
Not until the general’s personal diaries published did the truth come out.
Hardly were the general’s personal diaries published than the truth come out.
Only when the general’s personal diaries were published did the truth come out.
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently to the others: coughed, ploughed, laughed, fixed:
coughed
ploughed
laughed
fixed