I. Choose the words whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. ⇱
II. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the other in each group. ⇱
III. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence. ⇱
IV. Supply the correct forms of the given words to complete the sentences. ⇱
V. Choose the word which best fits each gap. ⇱
While art may not be vital to fulfill our basic needs, it does make life ___(31)___. When you look at a painting or poster hang on your living room wall, you feel happy. The sculpture on the kitchen windowsill creates a ___(32)___ of joy. These varieties of art forms that we are surrounded by all come ___(33)___ to create the atmosphere that we want to live in.
Just like art, music can make life extremely joyful and can have a huge effect ___(34)___ our mood. If you have something hard or difficult to work on or are feeling tired, an energetic song will likely ___(35)___ you up and add some enthusiasm to the situation. Similarly when stress is high, many people find that relaxing to calming music is something that eases the mind.
VI. Read the text and choose the correct answer. ⇱
LADY GAGA
Lady Gaga's real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta. She was born on March 28, 1986. She is an American singer-songwriter and she has become one of the most famous celebrities in music for her songs, her performance, her fashion and her politics. She became famous in 2008. Two years later, she was included in Time Magazine's list of 100 most influential people in the world.
Lady Gaga learned to play the piano when she was four years old and she was singing in public by the time she was 14. She went to a New York art college at the age of 17. She concentrated on songwriting and singing in New York clubs. After her first album “The Fame” in 2008, she went into the most successful period in her career. The singles “Just Dance” and “Poker Face” became international hits. The album reached number one on the record charts in six countries. Her second album Born This Way (2011) also obtained particular success.