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TOPIC 14: Film and Music Quiz

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The history of what we call cinema today began in the _______ 19th century.

a)

lately

b)

late

c)

early

d)

next

2.

From that time, film makers were prepared to make longer and better films and build _______ places where only films were shown.

a)

normal

b)

special

c)

unlimited

d)

unrestricted

3.

Silence of The Lambs is a/an _______ film. It makes the audience scared.

a)

comedy

b)

science fiction

c)

action

d)

horror

4.

The ship hits an iceberg and _______ rapidly.

a)

sinks

b)

improves

c)

escapes

d)

floats

5.

We're best friends as we have a _______ interest in music.

a)

passion

b)

passionately

c)

passionless

d)

passionate

6.

My teacher assigned US a writing task about _______ of our favorite singers.

a)

biology

b)

biography

c)

biodiversity

d)

biochemist

7.

Titanic is a _______ love story film.

a)

tragic

b)

funny

c)

exciting

d)

interesting

8.

Lina, the _______ album of the new music band in our city, will be uploaded on the website next week. I'm looking forward to listening to it.

a)

debut

b)

only

c)

best-selling

d)

individual

9.

The _______ cheered loudly when the singers came out on the stage.

a)

audience

b)

spectator

c)

public

d)

watcher

10.

A _______ is a famous cinema actor or actress.

a)

filmgoer

b)

film director

c)

film maker

d)

film star

11.

There's a love story in it, and it's very funny. I suppose you'd call it a _______

a)

horror film

b)

detective film

c)

romantic comedy

d)

thriller

12.

Steven Spielberg is one of the famous _______. He has made lots of films including "Jaw, Jurassic Park, Schindler's List", etc.

a)

stars

b)

directors

c)

actors

d)

script writers

13.

The film contains of explicit _______ of violence.

a)

scenes

b)

scents

c)

sceneries

d)

screens

14.

He practically _______ a comic style called stand-up comedy in which a comedian performs in front of a live audience.

a)

realized

b)

invented

c)

distributed

d)

thought

15.

That the young talented pianist won the Pulitzer Prizes has attracted _______ attention.

a)

worldwide

b)

scientific

c)

undue

d)

comprehensive

16.

Quang Hung sometimes feels _______ of his country, Viet Nam, when he hears the national anthem.

a)

interested

b)

delighted

c)

proud

d)

ashamed

17.

I like the cover _______ of these songs more than the originals.

a)

songs

b)

lyrics

c)

rhythm

d)

versions

18.

The movie "Schindler's List" was _______ on the novel "Schindler's Ark" written by the Australian writer Thomas Keneally.

a)

based

b)

depended

c)

played

d)

performed

19.

Vietnamese _______ music is extremely diverse, including Quan Ho, Dan Ca, Ca Tru, Chau Van and others.

a)

country

b)

folk

c)

traditional

d)

gospel

20.

_______ is modern music which is popular with young people.

a)

folk music

b)

pop music

c)

classical music

d)

jazz

21.

After many weeks, his solo album _______ a profound influence on the youth all over the country.

a)

remains

b)

maintains

c)

becomes

d)

persuades

22.

There are two things that make human different _______ all other animals. They are music and language.

a)

of

b)

with

c)

from

d)

about

23.

They had a global _______ hit with their album concept about "The dark side of the Moon".

a)

top

b)

song

c)

smash

d)

popular

24.

The "Marching song" was adopted as the national _______ of Viet Nam in 1945.

a)

anthem

b)

song

c)

flag

d)

identity

25.

The teacher criticized him with a _______ expression on his face.

a)

pleased

b)

happy

c)

mournful

d)

solemn

26.

Music in general and pop music in particular makes people _______.

a)

excite

b)

exciting

c)

excited

d)

excitement

27.

Chopin was considered to be one of the greatest Romantic piano _______ of the 19th century.

a)

playwrights

b)

writers

c)

composers

d)

poets

28.

Folk music lulls babies to sleep and adds _______ to the atmosphere of festival.

a)

sadness

b)

joyfulness

c)

disappointment

d)

happy

29.

This concert marks nine years since the death of Trinh Cong Son, a prominent _______ of modern Vietnamese music

a)

comedian

b)

actor

c)

contributor

d)

figure

30.

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.

In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly.

a)

stressed

b)

enlarged

c)

progressed

d)

ripened

31.

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.

In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly.

a)

smartly

b)

instantaneously

c)

strongly

d)

speedily

32.

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.

They used changes of scene and camera positions to tell a story, with actors playing character parts.

a)

makeup

b)

feature

c)

position

d)

figure

33.

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.

In the early 1910s audiences were able to enjoy the first long films, but it was not until 1915 that the cinema really became an industry.

a)

merely

b)

simply

c)

certainly

d)

shortly

34.

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.

The cinema changed completely at the end of the 1920s.

a)

replaced

b)

traded

c)

swapped

d)

varied

35.

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.

Becoming a super star performing on stage was my burning desire when I was a teenager.

a)

well-known painter

b)

famous singer

c)

good writer

d)

famous composer

36.

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.

We were surprised to know that over 150000 fans packed into the stadium to support Vietnamese football team.

a)

people

b)

admirers

c)

visitors

d)

watchers

37.

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.

This game show has attracted many participants since it was aired in 2015.

a)

breathed

b)

impacted

c)

introduced

d)

broadcasted

38.

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.

In the last quarter of this year, our entertainment company had a big success in signing a lot of contracts with celebrities.

a)

bargains

b)

agreements

c)

arrangements

d)

profits

39.

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.

"Cindy", which originated in North California, is a popular American folk song.

a)

came from

b)

ended up

c)

made for

d)

recognized as

40.

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.

Do you know what is a style of music with a strong and loud beat?

a)

powerful

b)

determined

c)

keen

d)

major

41.

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.

Like reading, writing and speaking, music can express ideas, thoughts and feelings.

a)

display

b)

convey

c)

transmit

d)

transit

42.

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.

If you want to become a well-known singer, you need to have a unique selling point, a way to differentiate yourself from the crowd.

a)

genius

b)

infamous

c)

renowned

d)

new

43.

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.

He's planning to release his new solo single album about New Year.

a)

put out

b)

set free

c)

put away

d)

come out

44.

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.

Mozart was a child prodigy that he composed music at the age of four.

a)

idol

b)

idiot

c)

genius

d)

debut

45.

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.

We're seeking for the talented musician to join our entertainment company.

a)

accomplished

b)

famous

c)

unskilled

d)

gifted

46.

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.

It's incredible that his new song leads the Billboard hot 100 chart only in 3 days.

a)

beyond belief

b)

believable

c)

implausible

d)

unbelievable

47.

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 change of the film industry began in America and soon spread to the rest of the world.

a)

advertised

b)

condensed

c)

separated

d)

expanded

48.

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.

She was given a prize for her achievement in classical and traditional music.

a)

success

b)

feat

c)

failure

d)

accomplishment

49.

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.

It is undeniable that instrument innovations hit the right note in 2013 with the 3D-printed guitar, the AT-200 guitar, the seaboard grand and the wheel harp.

a)

growth

b)

modernization

c)

revolution

d)

stagnation

50.

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.

As the old silent films were being replaced by spoken ones on the screen, a new cinema form appeared, the musical cinema.

a)

sounded

b)

arose

c)

vanished

d)

emerged

51.

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.

Hector Berlioz was one of the most prominent composers of the Romantic period.

a)

classical

b)

unknown

c)

prolific

d)

modern

52.

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.

Being one of the main characters of the Titanic, Jack Dawson is a young and generous adventurer.

a)

lofty

b)

benevolent

c)

penurious

d)

beneficent

53.

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.

Luu Huu Phuoc is extremely well-known for his patriotic wartime songs.

a)

fight time

b)

peacetime

c)

battle time

d)

tranquil time

54.

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 new star always appears with a lovely affected smile on her lips, but no one realizes it.

a)

natural

b)

artificial

c)

dishonest

d)

charming

55.

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.

She finds herself more confident after standing on stage many times.

a)

independent

b)

assured

c)

brave

d)

fearful

56.

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.

To feel rejuvenated, you should start with something serene and relaxing, then gradually change to something with faster tempo and stronger beats.

a)

unpleasant

b)

gentle

c)

peaceful

d)

wonderful