Read the passage and answer the questions:

In the 1960s, The Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world. Since then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is perhaps difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at the time. They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any training in music. They started by performing and recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs. Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really popular. The Beatles changed pop music. They were the first pop group to achieve great success from songs they had written themselves. After that, it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs.

1/When were The Beatles the most famous pop group in the world?

2/Did they have any training in music?

3/How many members were there in The Beatles?

4/Where did The Beatles come from?

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Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answers.

In the 1960s, The Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world. Since then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is perhaps difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at that time. They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any training in music. They started by performing and recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs. Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really popular. The Beatles changed pop music. They were the first pop group to achieve great success from songs they had written themselves. After that it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs. The Beatles did not have a long career. Their first hit record was in 1963 and they split up in 1970. They stopped doing live performances in 1966 because it had become too dangerous for them – their fans were so excited that they surrounded them and tried to take their clothes as souvenirs! However, today some of their songs remain as famous as they were when they first came out. Throughout the world, many people can sing part of a Beatles song if you ask them.

1. The passage is mainly about______________                                                                                             A. how The Beatles became more successful than other groups.                                                           B. why The Beatles split up after 7 years.                                                                                                    C. The Beatles’ fame and success.                                                                                                                  D. many people’s ability to sing a Beatles song.

2. The four boys of The Beatles______________                                                                                          A. came from the same family.                                                                                          

B. came from a town in north of England.                                                                                              

C. were at the same age.                                                                                                                                     D. received good training in music.

3. The first songs of The Beatles were______________                                                                                  A. written by themselves. B. broadcast on the radio.                                                                 C. paid a lot of money. D. written by black Americans.

4. What is not true about The Beatles?                                                                                                           A. The members had no training in music.                                                                                                                   B. They had a long stable career.                                                                                                               C. They became famous when they wrote their own songs.                                                                                                            D. They changed pop music.

5. The Beatles stopped their live performances because______________                                                      A. they had earned enough money.                                                                                                          B. they did not want to work with each other.                                                                                              C. they spent more time writing their own songs.                                                                                    D. they were afraid of being hurt by fans.

6. The year 1970 was the time when______________                                                                                             A. they split up. B. they changed pop music.                                                                               C. they started their career. D. they stopped singing live.

7. What the fans of The Beatles often did was______________                                                                         A. sing together with them. B. take their clothes as souvenirs.                                                      C. ask them to write more songs. D. ask them why they would separate.

8. Some songs of The Beatles now______________                                                                                               A. are still famous as they used to. B. became too old to sing.                                                                 C. are sung by crazy fans. D. are the most famous.

9. The word sensational is closest in meaning to_______________                                                                A. ambitious B. bad C. shocking. D. popular.

10. The tone of the passage is that of___________ .                                                                                                 A. admiration B. criticism C. neutral D. humour

THE BEATLES

          In the 1960s, The Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world. Since then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is perhaps difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at that time. They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any training in music. They started by performing and recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs. Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really popular. The Beatles changed pop music. They were the first pop group to achieve great success from songs they had written themselves. After that, it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs. The Beatles did not have a long career. Their first hit record was in 1963 and they split up in 1970. They stopped doing live performances in 1966 because it had become too dangerous for them – their fans were so excited that they surrounded them and tried to take their clothes as souvenirs! However, today some of their songs remain as famous as they were when they first came out. Throughout the world many people can sing part of a Beatles song if you ask them.

1. The passage is mainly about_____.

A. how the Beatles became more successful than other groups
B. why the Beatles split up after 7 years
C. The Beatles’ fame and success
D. many people’s ability to sing a Beatles song

2. The word “sensational” is closest in meaning to _____.

3. What is not true about the Beatles?

A. The members had no training in music
B. They had a long stable career
C. They became famous when they wrote their own songs
D. They were afraid of being hurt by fans

4. The Beatles stopped their live performances because _____.

A. they had earned enough money
B. they did not want to work with each other
C. they spent more time writing their own songs
D. they were afraid of being hurt by fans.

5. Some songs of The Beatles now_____.

I. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with the suitable words.
THE BEATLES

In the 1960s, The Beatles were probably the (1) famous pop group in the whole world.
Since then, there have (2) a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is perhaps
difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at the time. They were four boys from the north of
(3) and none of them had any training in music. They started by performing and recording songs (4)
black Americans and they had some success with these songs, then they (5) writing their own
songs and that was when they became really popular. The Beatles changed pop music. They were the first (6)
group to achieve great success from songs they had written themselves. After that it became common
for groups and singers to write their own (7) . The Beatles did not have a long career. Their first hit
record was in 1963 and they split up (8) 1970. They stopped doing live performances in
1966 because it had become too dangerous for them their fans were so excited (9) they surrounded them
and tried to take their clothes as souvenirs! However, today some of their songs remain as (10) as
they were when they first came out. Throughout the world, many people can sing part of a Beatles song if you
ask them.

A.  Read the paragraph carefully then choose the correct word for each space.

     In the 1960s, The Beatles were probably the___ (21) __________ famous pop group in the whole world. They were four boys from the north of England and none of ___(22)__________ had any training in music. They started by performing and recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs. Then they ______(23)______ writing their own songs and at that time they became really_______(24)_______. The Beatles changed pop music. They were the first pop group to get great success from the songs they had written __________(25)_____. After that it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs.

21. A. more                   B. most                          C. many                        D. much

22. A. them                   B. they                            C. these                          D. those

23. A. start                    B. to start                        C. starting                       D. started

24. A. boring                  B. favorite                      C. comfortable                D. popular

25. A. himself                B. ourselves                   C. themselves                 D. herself 
Giúp mik all bài vs
 

Read the following passage and write T ( true) or F(false) for each statement

In the 1960s, The Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world. Since then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is perhaps difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at that time. They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any training in music. They started by performing and recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs. Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really popular. The Beatles changed pop music. They were the first pop group to achieve great success from songs they had written themselves. After that it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs.

___________ 1. The Beatles were the most fanous pop group in the 1960s

___________ 2. Some members of The Beatles studied music at school

___________ 3. The Beatles did not succeed with the songs by black Americans

___________ 4. The Beatles achieved great success with the song they had written

___________ 5. Prior to The Beatles, it was usual for groups to write theirown songs

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

In the 1960s, The Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world. Since then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is perhaps difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at that time. They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any training in music. They started by performing and recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs. Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really popular. The Beatles changed pop music. They were the first pop group to achieve great success from songs they had written themselves. After that it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs. The Beatles did not have a long career. Their first hit record was in 1963 and they split up in 1970. They stopped doing live performances in 1966 because it had become too dangerous for them – their fans were so excited that they surrounded them and tried to take their clothes as souvenirs! However, today some of their songs remain as famous as they were when they first came out. Throughout the world many people can sing part of a Beatles song if you ask them.

The tone of the passage is that of________

A. neutral

B. criticism

C. admiration

D. sarcasm

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

In the 1960s, The Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world. Since then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is perhaps difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at that time. They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any training in music. They started by performing and recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs. Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really popular. The Beatles changed pop music. They were the first pop group to achieve great success from songs they had written themselves. After that it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs. The Beatles did not have a long career. Their first hit record was in 1963 and they split up in 1970. They stopped doing live performances in 1966 because it had become too dangerous for them – their fans were so excited that they surrounded them and tried to take their clothes as souvenirs! However, today some of their songs remain as famous as they were when they first came out. Throughout the world many people can sing part of a Beatles song if you ask them

The tone of the passage is that of________

A. neutral   

B. criticism   

C. admiration   

D. sarcasm

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

In the 1960s, The Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world. Since then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is perhaps difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at that time. They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any training in music. They started by performing and recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs. Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really popular. The Beatles changed pop music. They were the first pop group to achieve great success from songs they had written themselves. After that it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs. The Beatles did not have a long career. Their first hit record was in 1963 and they split up in 1970. They stopped doing live performances in 1966 because it had become too dangerous for them – their fans were so excited that they surrounded them and tried to take their clothes as souvenirs! However, today some of their songs remain as famous as they were when they first came out. Throughout the world many people can sing part of a Beatles song if you ask them.

The tone of the passage is that of

A. Admiration

B. Criticism

C. Neutral

D. Sarcasm