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 36 to 42.
On March 15, Dunes View Middle School held a contest for school bands. Student bands tried out for the opportunity to perform at the school picnic, which will be held at the end of June. The winner of the contest was the band called Four Square. "We're very proud that we won the contest and are excited to perform at the picnic," says Peter Zandt, who plays the guitar in the band. "And since we hope to perform someday at other local places, like restaurants and parks, this will be a great first step."
The contest was the creation of music teacher Mr. Lopez and drama teacher Ms. Cho. The two thought of the idea while discussing recent years' school picnics. "The picnic is one of the biggest events of the year, but it has become a bit formulaic ," said Ms. Cho. "The activities are the same every year. We thought that a performance by a student band would make the school picnic more interesting and fun." Mr. Lopez, Ms. Cho, and three other teachers judged the contest, which took place in the gym. Eight student bands signed up to audition. The bands varied in their musical forms: there were several rock bands, a folk band, and even a jazz band. "I'm disappointed that my band didn't win, but I think the judges made the right choice," says student Marisol Varga, a member of the folk trio called The Bell Girls. "Four Square is really excellent."
To see if the bands could present a wide range of musical skills, the teachers asked them each to prepare two songs: one song with original words, and another in which students played instrumental music only. The judges finally chose the band Four Square as the winner of the contest. Four Square is a rock band with an unusual twist: it includes a violin player! The members of Four Square write their own songs and practice three times a week after school. Students and teachers agreed that the band competition was a big success. All are looking forward to the school picnic in June.
According to the article, what does the band Four Square hope to do in the future?
A. Perform at the school picnic every year
B. Perform in many different places
C. Buy new instruments
D. Record an album
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Đáp án B
Theo bài viết. ban nhạc Four Square mong muốn làm gì trong tương lai?
A. Biểu diễn tại dã ngoại trường học mỗi năm.
B. Biểu diễn ở nhiều nơi khác nhau.
C. Mua dụng cụ mới.
D. Thu một album.
Thông tin ở câu cuối của đoạn 1:
“And since we hope to perform someday at other local places, like restaurants and parks, this will be a great first step.” (Và vì chúng tôi hi vọng một ngày nào đó sẽ được biểu diễn ở những địa điểm khác như là ở trong những nhà hàng hay là công viên chẳng hạn nên đây sẽ là bước đệm đầu tiên.)
Dịch bài
Vào ngày 15 tháng 3, trường trung học Dunes View đã tổ chức một cuộc thi cho các ban nhạc của trường. Các ban nhạc trong trường đã thi đấu với nhau để giành được cơ hội biểu diễn trong cuộc picnic của nhà trường vào cuối của tháng 6. Đội chiến thắng của cuộc thi là ban nhạc Four Square. "Chúng tôi rất tự hào khi đã giành chiến thắng và hào hứng với việc biểu diễn trong cuộc picnic”, Peter Zandt, người chơi ghi ta trong ban nhạc cho hay. Và vì chúng tôi hi vọng một ngày nào đó sẽ được biểu diễn ở những địa điểm khác như là ở trong những nhà hàng hay là công viên chẳng hạn nên đây sẽ là bước đệm đầu tiên.
Cuộc thi này là ý tưởng của thầy Lopez, một giáo viên âm nhạc và cô Cho, một giáo viên kịch. Cả hai thầy cô đã nghĩ ra ý tưởng đó trong khi đang thảo luận về những cuộc picnic gần đây của nhà trường. “Cuộc picnic là một trong những sự kiện lớn nhất của năm nhưng nó đã dần trở nên tẻ nhạt", cộ Cho nói.
"Những hoạt động như thế cứ năm nào cũng như năm nào. Chúng tôi đã nghĩ rằng một màn biểu diễn bởi một ban nhạc trong trường sẽ làm cuộc picnic thú vị và vui vé hơn." Thầy Lopez, cô Cho và ba giáo viên khác làm giám khảo cuộc thi, cái mà được diễn ra trong phòng gym. Tám ban nhạc đăng kí thử giọng. Những ban nhạc này có sự đa dạng về chủng loại: có một vài ban nhạc Rock, nhạc dân gian và một nhóm nhạc Jazz. “Tôi đã rất thất vọng khi ban nhạc của chúng tôi không giành chiến thắng nhưng tôi nghĩ ban giám khảo đã lựa chọn đúng", Marisol Varga, một thành viên trong ban nhạc dân gian Bell Girls nói, "Four Square” thực sự xuất sắc".
Để xem liệu những ban nhạc này có thể hiện được nhiều kĩ năng âm nhạc hay không, các thầy cô đã yêu cầu mỗi ban nhạc chuẩn bị hai bài hát: một bài hát chay và một bài khác chỉ chơi nhạc cụ. Giám khảo cuối cùng đã chọn ra ban nhạc chiến thắng là Four Square. Four Square là một ban nhạc Jock với một sự thay đổi bất thường: nó gồm cả một người chơi vĩ cầm. Thành viên của Four Square tự viết bài hát cho nhóm mình và luyện tập ba lần một tuần sau các giờ học ở trường. Tất cả giáo viên và học sinh đều đồng ý rằng cuộc thi thành công rực rỡ. Tất cả họ đang ngóng chờ cho cuộc picnic của trường vào tháng 6 này.
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 23 to 27.
My first job was a sales assistant at a large department store. I wanted to work part-time, because I was still studying at university and I was only able to work a few nights a week.
I came across the advertisement in the local newspaper. I remember the interview as though it were yesterday. The (23)______ manager sat behind a large desk. He asked me various questions which surprised me because all I wanted was to work in sales. An hours later, I was told that I had got the job and was given a contract to go over. I was to be trained for ten days before I took my post. Also, as a member of staff, I was (24) to some benefits, including discounts.
When I eventually started, I was responsible (25) ______ the toy section. I really enjoyed it there and I loved demonstrating the different toys. I was surprised at how friendly my colleagues were, too. They made working there fun even when we had to deal with customers (26) _____ got
on our nerves. (27) ______, working there was a great experience which I will never forget.
Điền vào ô 23.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word (s) in each of the following questions.
When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
It is of great importance to create a good impression ______ your interviewer.
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 23 to 27.
My first job was a sales assistant at a large department store. I wanted to work part-time, because I was still studying at university and I was only able to work a few nights a week.
I came across the advertisement in the local newspaper. I remember the interview as though it were yesterday. The (23)______ manager sat behind a large desk. He asked me various questions which surprised me because all I wanted was to work in sales. An hours later, I was told that I had got the job and was given a contract to go over. I was to be trained for ten days before I took my post. Also, as a member of staff, I was (24) to some benefits, including discounts.
When I eventually started, I was responsible (25) ______ the toy section. I really enjoyed it there and I loved demonstrating the different toys. I was surprised at how friendly my colleagues were, too. They made working there fun even when we had to deal with customers (26) _____ got
on our nerves. (27) ______, working there was a great experience which I will never forget.
Điền vào ô 24.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
My father used to giving me some good advice whenever I had a problem.
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 sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
We couldn't solve the problem until our teacher arrived.
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(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
The cottage is surrounded by the most glorious countryside.
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 best completes each of the following exchanges.
Susan shared with her friend about her losing purse,
Susan: "I have lost my purse."
Her friend: " ."
The winner of the contest was given a(n) ________ for her excellent performance.
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.
