Music influences people in different ways or the same person differently at different times . Music may seem to influence people differently . That is because people can react differently to the music . We are able to apply a choosing process to the music we hear . If someone hates jazz , then a jazz piece with a positive effect will probably not make him feel good . A happy song might appear to make an angry person angrier , yet it is not the music itself that is creating the anger ; rather it is the positive effect of the music . The angry person does not want to accept the song's happy feeling: it points out his already existing anger, and makes that anger come to the surface. When a piece of music is played and we are listening to it, our body, mind, and feelings are being affected. The musicians of ancient cultures such as China, India, Turkey and Greece understood the effects of music. In fact, Pathagoras, in ancient Greece, introduced a whole science that concerned them. Because the musicians of these ancient cultures understood these effects, they created music that was positive, uplifting, and beneficial. Once the effects of music are better understood, the next step is to gain a better understanding of the music around us, and what effect it is actually having.

1. The text is about ........................ .

A. The science of music   B. Understanding music   C. The effects of music on human feelings   D. Music and an angry person

2. Music ................................... .

A. cannot be chosen   B. affects everybody in the same way   C. affects us in different ways   D. never make us angry

3. According to the text, .......................... .

A. Everybody like jazz   

B. Jazz always makes us feel better

C. No one likes jazz

D. a very angry person sometimes do not accept music

4. In ancient cultures, there used to be a science that concerned the effects of music in .................... .

A. China   B. India   C. Turkey   D. Greece

5, The word "Once" has a close meaning to .........................

A. on time   B. when   C. because   D. if

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            Music influences people in different ways or the same person differently at different times. Music may seem to influence people differently. That is because people can react differently to the music. We are able to apply a choosing process to the music we hear. If someone hates jazz, then a jazz piece with a positive effect will probably not make him feel good. A happy song might appear to make an angry person angrier, yet it is not the music itself that is creating the anger; rather it is the positive effect of the music. The angry person does not want to accept the song's happy feeling: it points out his already existing anger, and makes that anger come to the surface. When a piece of music is played and we are listening to it, our body, mind, and feelings are being affected. The musicians of ancient cultures such as China, India, Turkey and Greece understood the effects of music. In fact, Pathagoras, in ancient Greece, introduced a whole science that concerned them. Because the musicians of these ancient cultures understood these effects, they created music that was positive, uplifting, and beneficial. Once the effects of music are better understood, the next step is to gain a better understanding of the music around us, and what effect it is actually having.

1. The text is about ______.

A. The science of music                                               B. Understanding music

C. The effects of music on human feelings                 D. Music and an angry person

2. Music ______.

A. cannot be chosen                                                     B. affects everybody in the same way

C. affects us in different ways                                     D. never makes us angry

3. What does the word “it” refer to?

A. a piece of music            B. jazz                                C. anger                             D. the song

4. The word “Once” is closest in meaning to ______.

A. on time                          B. when                             C. because                         D. if

.  Read the passage then choose the best answer.

During the teenager years, many young people can at times be difficult to talk to. They often seem to dislike being questioned. They may seem unwilling to talk about their work in school. This is a normal development at this age, though it can be very hard for parents to understand. It is part of becoming independent of teenagers trying to be adult while they are still growing up. Young people are usually more willing to talk if they believe that questions are asked out of real interest and not because people are trying to check up on them.

      Parents should do their best to talk to their sons and daughters about schoolwork and future plant but should not push them to talk if they don't want to. Parents should also watch for the danger signs: some young people in trying to be adult may experiment with sex, drugs, alcohol, or smoking. Parents need to watch for any signs of unusual behaviourwhich may be connectedwith these and get help if necessary.

29.This passage is taken from a

A. handbook for parents         B. school timetable         C. teenage magazine.      D. book for children

30. Why do adults sometimes find teenagers difficult to talk to.

A. because most teenagers dislike being questioned.   

B. because teenagers don't want to talk to other people.

C. because teenagers think adults are not honest 

D. because most teenagers hate adults.

31. When can you expect young people to be more talkative than usual.

A. When people talk to them because they are really interested and not just checking on them.

B. When adults give them a lot money to spend.

C. When   adults talk to them about something other than their work in school.

D. When adults talk to them about sex, alcohol and drugs.

32. Some teenagers experiment with drinking bad smoking because

A. cigarettes and alcohol are available everywhere.  B. cigarettes and alcohol are cheap

C. women like smoking and drinking men   D. they regard them as a mark of adulthood

33. The word BEHAVIOUR in the passage most nearly means

A. feeling                               B. manners           C. activities                                D. reaction.

I.      Read the following passage, and choose the best answer for each blank.

A.  The British spend their free time in different ways. People generally use it to relax. But many people also (1) _____ voluntary work, especially for charities. People spend a lot of their free time in the home, where the (2) ____ popular leisure activity is watching television, the average viewing time being 25 hours a week. People often (3) ____ programs on video so that they can watch later, and video recorders are also used (4)______ watching videos hired from a video rental shop. Reading is also a favourite way of spending leisure time. The British spend a lot of time reading newspapers and magazines. In the summer gardening is popular, and in winter it is often replaced by “do-it-yourself”, (5) _____ people spend their time improving or repairing their homes. Many people have pets to look after: taking the dog for a daily walk is a regular routine.

The extra leisure time (6) _____ at the weekends means that some leisure activities, many of them to do with sport, normally (7) _______ place only then. Traditional spectator sports include football, cricket, horse racing, motor racing and motor cycle racing. Popular forms of (8) _____ are swimming, tennis, ice-skating or roller skating, cycling, climbing, and hill or country walking.

       Families often have a “day out” at the weekend, especially in summer, with a (9) ______ to a local event such as a festival, fair or show. Young people especially go to clubs and discos, while people of all (10) ______ go to the theatre, the cinema, art exhibitions and concerts.

A. make                       B. do                           C. play                               D. go

A. many                      B. more                       C. much                               D. most

A. record                     B. scan                        C. print                               D. power

A. with                        B. for                           C. on                                  D. about

A. what                       B. why                         C. when                             D. while

A. available                 B. probable                 C. abundant                      D. exclusive

A. drag                        B. bring                       C. carry                              D. take

A. strength                  B. exercise                  C. athletics                          D. presentation

A. voyage                    B. journey                   C. visit                               D. road

A. ages                        B. numbers                 C. years                              D. groups  

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 31 to 35.

Throughout the world, there are many different ways for people (31)_____ each other. In much of the world, a handshake is the common form of welcoming and greeting someone. In many countries around the Mediterranean Sea a (32)_____ kiss on the cheek is the appropriate way to welcome friends and family. It can be a very big surprise if you expect to shakes hands and get a kiss or a hug (33)_____.

At times, it is difficult to tell (34)_____ sort of greeting custom is followed. People may bow, grab another's arm or even slap the other person on the back. In some places, people just smile, look at the other's face and say nothing. 

Most people in the world are (35)_____ of visitors and don't mind what travellers do that seems experiencing different customs."

Điền ô số 31

A. to say

B. to tell

C. to greet

D. to talk

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 31 to 35.

Throughout the world, there are many different ways for people (31)_____ each other. In much of the world, a handshake is the common form of welcoming and greeting someone. In many countries around the Mediterranean Sea a (32)_____ kiss on the cheek is the appropriate way to welcome friends and family. It can be a very big surprise if you expect to shakes hands and get a kiss or a hug (33)_____.

At times, it is difficult to tell (34)_____ sort of greeting custom is followed. People may bow, grab another's arm or even slap the other person on the back. In some places, people just smile, look at the other's face and say nothing. 

Most people in the world are (35)_____ of visitors and don't mind what travellers do that seems experiencing different customs."

Điền ô số 35

A. tolerant

B. independent

C. selfish

D. generous

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 31 to 35.

Throughout the world, there are many different ways for people (31)_____ each other. In much of the world, a handshake is the common form of welcoming and greeting someone. In many countries around the Mediterranean Sea a (32)_____ kiss on the cheek is the appropriate way to welcome friends and family. It can be a very big surprise if you expect to shakes hands and get a kiss or a hug (33)_____.

At times, it is difficult to tell (34)_____ sort of greeting custom is followed. People may bow, grab another's arm or even slap the other person on the back. In some places, people just smile, look at the other's face and say nothing. 

Most people in the world are (35)_____ of visitors and don't mind what travellers do that seems experiencing different customs."

Điền ô số 33

A. though

B. but

C. even

D. instead

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 31 to 35.

Throughout the world, there are many different ways for people (31)_____ each other. In much of the world, a handshake is the common form of welcoming and greeting someone. In many countries around the Mediterranean Sea a (32)_____ kiss on the cheek is the appropriate way to welcome friends and family. It can be a very big surprise if you expect to shakes hands and get a kiss or a hug (33)_____.

At times, it is difficult to tell (34)_____ sort of greeting custom is followed. People may bow, grab another's arm or even slap the other person on the back. In some places, people just smile, look at the other's face and say nothing. 

Most people in the world are (35)_____ of visitors and don't mind what travellers do that seems experiencing different customs."

Điền ô số 32

A. light

B. fast

C. heavy

D. superficial

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 31 to 35.

Throughout the world, there are many different ways for people (31)_____ each other. In much of the world, a handshake is the common form of welcoming and greeting someone. In many countries around the Mediterranean Sea a (32)_____ kiss on the cheek is the appropriate way to welcome friends and family. It can be a very big surprise if you expect to shakes hands and get a kiss or a hug (33)_____.

At times, it is difficult to tell (34)_____ sort of greeting custom is followed. People may bow, grab another's arm or even slap the other person on the back. In some places, people just smile, look at the other's face and say nothing. 

Most people in the world are (35)_____ of visitors and don't mind what travellers do that seems experiencing different customs."

Điền ô số 34

A. who

B. which

C. where

D. what