QUIZ 5

1. Which one can be best replaced for the word "release”?

• distribute

• pay for

• overturn

• itemize

2. Which one can be best replaced for the phrase "takes over"?

• takes charge

• takes pleasure

• takes advice

• takes blame

3. What will a recording company investigate once they have identified a band night club?

• the Publicity Promotions

• the band and current trends in popular music

• the singers' personal relationship

• the signing of this recording contract

4. According to the passage, the initial contact between a band and a recording company is made by

• the band's manager

• a band member

• an A&R representative

• the Publicity Promotions department

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

• being patient in the process of recording contract

• making personal contacts with people in the company

• understanding how a record company functions

• playing music that sounds like music of famous bands

6. According to the passage, the Publicity and Promotions department_

• has the final decision in producing an album

• handles the recording arrangements for the band

• sends representatives to look for new talented bands

• visits bars and night clubs on the weekend

7. It can be inferred from the passage that_

• the music industry is full of opportunities for young band

• the A&R department has a large staff

• most bands do not fully understand how record companies operate

• the cost of recording an album is very expensive

8. The phrase "this period" refers to

• waiting for the signing of a recording contract

• scouting for young, talented bands

• waiting to represent the A&R department

• preparing to have the second album

9. Which of the following is most similar in meaning to the word "handle"?

• touch

• control

• manipulate

• protect

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

• Nine out of ten bands fail to produce a second record in the music industry. 

• A band needs to have an intricate knowledge of how a recording company functions.

• Making personal connections will help the band promote their album.

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