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

Rock began in the USA in the early 1950s. At that time 'rhythm and blues’ music was very (106) ____ with black Americans. ‘R&B’ was a mixture (107) _____ black religious music and jazz. It had strong rhythms that you could dance to and simple, fast music.

 108) ____ the success of R&B music, white musicians started to copy the same style. By the mid 1950s, (109) _____ new while R&B music, called 'rock ‘n’ roll’ had become very popular. Singers like Elvis Presley and Bill Haley (110) ____ millions of teenage fans. Their music was fast and loud. Many older people thought that rock ‘n’ roll was very (111) ____.

By the early 1960s, even rock ‘n’ roll had become old-fashioned. Many of the songs had begun to sound the (112) ____. It was at that time that a new eroup from England became popular: The Beatles.

The Beatles first started (113 ) ____ singing American style songs, but they soon developed their own style, with more (114) ____ melodies. They also introduced different instruments, (115) ____ as the Indian sitar. Groups like The Beatles had a very important influence (116) ____ the style of popular music. By the (117) ____ 1970s, rock ‘n’ roll had developed into a new form of music. Electronics had (118) ____ the amplified guitars and drums of rock ‘n’ roll. Rock had arrived.

Question 114:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Sue plans study abroad next year according to her parent's advice.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

The teacher doesn't let her students not use their mobile phones in class.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Lan should seriously consider to become a singer. She's a great talent.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D 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.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

But for your support, our band couldn’t have won the Grand Music competition.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST 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.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST 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

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Don't forget calling me as soon as you arrive here.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D 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.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

We hope having a chance to study together at the same university in the future.

He couldn't stand being eliminated from the contest.

“Thank you for your birthday gift, I really like it.” - “____”

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.

“When will the conference finish?” - “____”

“Pardon me, where can I find the restroom?” - “____”

“What was your major at university?” - “ ____”