Section B Module 1 3 ESO

You need two sticks to hit the … .

• drums

• trumpets

• flutes

Answer explanation

You need two sticks to hit the drums, as they are typically played with drumsticks. In contrast, trumpets and flutes are wind instruments that do not require sticks for playing.

Beth is Sia's biggest fan. She knows the … of all her songs.

• tempos

• lyrics

• studios

Answer explanation

Beth, being Sia's biggest fan, would know the lyrics of all her songs, as they are the words sung in the music. Tempos refer to the speed of the songs, and studios are where the songs are recorded, making 'lyrics' the correct choice.

Henry and I … the maths test last week.

• didn't finish

• used to finish

• weren't finishing

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'didn't finish' because it indicates a completed action in the past that was not accomplished, fitting the context of the maths test last week. The other options do not convey this meaning.

Nicki Minaj … pink hair, but now it's black.

• use to have

• used to has

• used to have

Answer explanation

The correct phrase is 'used to have' because it indicates a past habit or state. 'Use to have' is incorrect, and 'used to has' is grammatically wrong. Therefore, 'used to have' is the right choice for describing Nicki Minaj's hair color change.

It's exciting to watch musicians perform at a … .

• video clip

• live concert

• stage

Answer explanation

A live concert is an event where musicians perform in front of an audience, creating an exciting atmosphere. In contrast, a video clip is a recorded performance, and a stage is just the physical space for performances.

Julie and Andy … to that music festival last year.

• was going

• went

• were going

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'went' because it is the simple past tense, indicating that Julie and Andy attended the music festival last year. 'Was going' and 'were going' imply ongoing action, which is not suitable for a completed event.

... you ... of me when you heard that song on the radio?

• Was … thinking

• Did … thought

• Were … thinking

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Were … thinking' because it matches the past continuous tense needed for the context of the question, indicating an ongoing action in the past.

Ollie is making a … of his favourite music for the party.

• recording

• band

• tune

Answer explanation

Ollie is making a 'recording' of his favorite music, which refers to capturing audio for playback. 'Band' refers to a group of musicians, and 'tune' is a song, but 'recording' is the correct term for the action described.

The … for Michael Jackson's song Thriller is fourteen minutes long.

• orchestra

• tempo

• video clip

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'video clip' because Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' has a famous music video that is approximately fourteen minutes long, making it a notable aspect of the song's legacy.

When Sally … down to eat dinner, the food was cold.

• was sitting

• sat

• were sitting

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'sat' because it is the simple past tense of 'sit', which fits the context of the sentence. 'Was sitting' implies ongoing action, and 'were sitting' is incorrect as it does not agree with the singular subject Sally.