It is very difficult to succeed in the music business; nine out of ten bands that release a first record fail to produce a second. Surviving in the music industry requires luck and patience, but most of all it requires a detailed knowledge of how a record company functions. The process begins when a representative of a company's Artist and Repertoire (A&R) department visits bars and night clubs, scouting for young, talented bands. After the representative identifies a promising band, he or she will work to negotiate a contract with that band. The signing of this recording contract is a slow process. A company will spend a long time investigating the band itself as well as current trends in popular music. During this period, it is important that a band reciprocate with an investigation of its own, learning as much as possible about the record company and making personal connections with the different departments that will handle its recordings. Once a band has signed the contract and has finished recording an album, the Publicity and Promotions department takes over. This department decides whether or not to mass produce and market the band's album. Most bands fail to make personal contacts in this second department thus losing their voice in the important final process of producing and marketing their album. This loss of voice often contribute to the band’s failure as a recording group.

Câu 32:

It can be inferred from the passage that ______.

A. the cost of recording an album is very expensive

B. the A&R department has a very large staff

C. the music industry is full of opportunities for young bands

D. most bands do not fully understand how record companies operate

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Câu 33:

The word “it” in the paragraph 1 refers to ______.

A. surviving in the musical industry

B. negotiating a contract

C. luck and patience

D. producing a first album

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Câu 34:

Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage?

A. Nine out of ten bands fail to produce a second record.

B. The main factors in a band's success are luck and patience.

C. Making personal connections will help the band in the final decisions about the promotion of their album.

D. It is important for a band to have an intricate knowledge of how a recording company works.

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Câu 35:

As used in paragraph 1, the word "release" is closest in meaning to ______.

A. itemize

B. distribute

C. overturn

D. pay for

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Câu 36:

The author mentions that a band's success is dependent on all of the following factors EXCEPT ______.

A. understanding how a record company functions

B. playing music that sounds like music of famous bands

C. making personal contacts with people in the company

D. having patience

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

Adult Learners

Adult learners have many characteristics that distinguish them from school or college learners. Firstly, they come to courses with experiences and knowledge in diverse areas. They often prefer (34)________ learning activities that enable them to draw on the skills and experience they have acquired. In the main, adults have realistic aims and have valuable (35)_____ into what is likely to be successful. (36)________, they are readily able to relate new facts to past experiences and enjoy having their talents explored in leaning situations. Adults have established opinions and beliefs,(37)_________have been formed over time through their experience of families, work, community, or politics.A majority of adults also have intrinsic motivation and their effort increases because of their desire to learn, they are also motivated by the relevance of the material to be addressed, and learn better when material is related to their own needs and interests. (Adopted from “Complete Advanced” by Guy Brook-Hart and Simon Haines)

Câu 37:

They often prefer (34)________ learning activities that enable them to draw on the skills and experience they have acquired.

A. practicality

B. practice

C. practicality

D. practically

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Câu 38:

In the main, adults have realistic aims and have valuable (35)_____ into what is likely to be successful.

A. ability

B. insight

C. grasp

D. uptake

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Câu 39:

(36)________, they are readily able to relate new facts to past experiences and enjoy having their talents explored in leaning situations.

A. Moreover

B. Although

C. But

D. However

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Câu 40:

Adults have established opinions and beliefs,(37)_________have been formed over time through their experience of families, work, community, or politics.
A majority of adults also have intrinsic motivation and their effort increases because of their desire to learn, they are also motivated by the relevance of the material to be addressed, and learn better when material is related to their own needs and interests.

A. that

B. where

C. which

D. who

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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.
She said to Hoa: “If I were you, I wouldn’t take the shortcut home across the field.”

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Lan and Hoa are talking about tonight's plan.

Lan: - "Why don’t we go to the dancing club after a hard- working day?"
Hoa: - "______.”

Helen and Mary are talking about Mary's result at school.

Helen: "Your parents must be proud of your result at school!"
Mary: “______.”

Mark the letter A, B. C, or, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The ring is only made of plastic, so it is quite ______.

A: - "Would you mind ______ me a newspaper on the way home?"

B. - "Not at all."

We each other since she to a new apartment.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning lo the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
He was sacked from his job because he had stolen some money from his colleagues.

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.

When he passed the national entrance exam, his parents walked on air.

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.

His parents offered giving him a brand-new mobile phone as a reward for passing exams.

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.

She has just bought a new car. It is very modern and luxury.