V. READING
Reading 1 :Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True (A) ort False (B)
Most people know hip hop as a style of music but in fact hip hop is more than just the music. it is the words, the dance and generally a whole culture of young people who sing it, dance it and live it.
It began its history in the Bronx are of New York City as early as the 1970s. But hip hop music did not start from nothing. Like all music, it had its beginnings in another kind of music.
In the case of hip hop, this music is African American music, and some even say African music. Since the 1990s, hip hop has also become very popular in other parts of the world. For example, in Europe, Africa, and Asia it is the most popular style of music for teenagers. Hip hop has already been around for almost 40 years. Like rock and roll, it will probably be around for at least another 40 years.
36. Most people understand what hip hop consists of.
A. True B. False
37. Hip hop has nothing similar to other kinds of music.
A. True B. False
38. Hip hop was famous internationally a short time after it was created.
A. True B. False
39. Hip hop existed after American African music.
A. True B. False
40. Young people are generally more interested in Hip hop than old people.
A. True B. False
Reading 2; Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below.
Ashley Trent
Ashley Trent, one of our most popular young actors, is now filming college Rap. He began having acting lessons six years ago and was in his play at ten years old.
At fourteen, he immediately became well known, not for acting in the theater, but on TV. “That was fun!” he says. “I was in a fast-food advert with a cartoon clown, but filming College Rap is much harder work. I have to play baseball and sing in the film, which is fine, but I need to have dancing lessons too. When we finish filming each day, I don’t go out with friends. I usually sit in the bath for an hour because my legs and arms hurt! But I’m enjoying myself because the three adult actors who the teachers in College Rap are really good. They’ve filmed all over the world. They’ve taught me to remember my lines more quickly too. I needed half a day to learn five pages before, but now I only need a quarter of an hour.”
41. When Ashley was 14, he acted in a _____.
A. TV advertisement B. theater C. cartoon film D. college
42. In his latest film, Ashley has to learn to _____.
A. sing B. dance C. play baseball D. rap
43. What does Ashley often do after filming?
A. He exercises.
B. He meets his friends.
C. He has a long bath
D. He goes for a walk.
44. Ashley’s having fun at the moment because he _____.
A. is not at school
B. is travelling a lot
C. is working with great actors
D. earns a lot of money
45. To remember five pages of lines, Ashley now need _____.
A. 15 minutes B. one hour C. half a day D. half an hour
