Music phrases; Verb + infinitive/-ing with a change in meaning – B2 English Vocabulary Test

1  Read the definitions and complete the music phrases.

1   The sound that is played in shops and restaurants to create an atmosphere. b a c k g r o u n d m u s i c

2   A list of the most popular music of the week. the c _ _ _ _ _

3   This is what happens when an album is completed and one song is made public. r _ _ _ _ _ _ a t _ _ _ _

4   This is when a group travels around different countries performing their music. t _ _ _ the w _ _ _ _

5   This is when a singer or group stands on a stage and plays their music. g _ _ _ a p _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

6   This is the first collection of songs that an artist or group makes public. d _ _ _ _ a _ _ _ _

7   This is when one member of a group decides to leave and perform on their own. g _ s _ _ _

8   This is the place where a group performs. c _ _ _ _ _ _ v _ _ _ _

2  Complete the sentences with the phrases in the box.

1   The O2 arena in London is a popular ……concert venue…… for big pop stars like Lady Gaga.

2   Did you know that her …………………… has been at the top of the charts for two months now?

3   I don’t think much of the …………………… in this restaurant. It’s too loud.

4   I really think that she has a lot of …………………… and will be a successful pop star.

5   He made the decision to …………………… after just two years with the band.

6   That is Harry Styles, the …………………… in the band One Direction.

7   All big celebrities have a group of …………………… who follow their every move.

8   Luis Fonsi has had several …………………… in the last decade including Despacito.

3  Complete the sentences with the correct form of phrases from Exercises 1 and 2.

1   Camila Cabello’s ……debut album……, Camila, was one of the most successful albums of 2018.

2   Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa …………………… called One Kiss which became the biggest selling song of 2018 in the UK.

3   Blackpink are …………………… next year with over 18 concerts in different countries.

4   Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper …………………… a beautiful …………………… of the song Shallow at the 2019 Oscars Ceremony.

5   I really dislike the …………………… they play in the shopping mall. It’s so boring.

6   Madison Square Garden is a popular …………………… as well as a place to watch basketball games. Lots of famous bands play there.

4  Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box.

1   I’m trying ……to purchase…… an old album but I can’t find it anywhere.

2   Don’t forget …………………… the tickets with you to the concert or they won’t let us in.

3   We saw Pete at the entrance, but we didn’t stop …………………… hello because he was too busy.

4   I remember …………………… an old Beatles album in this shop when I was 12 years old. I bought it for my dad.

5   He will never stop …………………… to jazz music, he loves it so much.

6   I’ll never forget …………………… to my first concert to see Rihanna at Wembley. It was incredible.

7   Remember …………………… everything as we won’t be back until tomorrow night.

5  Choose the correct options.

A:   Hi there! Did you remember 1……………… the tickets?

B:   That’s what I’m trying 2……………… now. I’ve been on the phone for half an hour but I’m in a queue.

A:   What about buying them online?

B:   Because it’s such a small 3……………… you can only buy the tickets over the phone.

A:   Oh! OK. I guess with her album being such a 4……………… everyone wants to see her 5……………… . I’m just glad our parents gave us 6……………… to go.

B:   I know! Oh! Stop 7……………… me, I’ve finally got through to someone.

A:   So?

B:   All done. We have tickets to the gig! I hope you’re ready to 8……………… all the singing and dancing!

1 A to get     B getting     C get

2 A to do     B doing     C do

3 A debut album     B go solo     C concert venue

4 A massive hit     B lead singer     C musical talent

5 A give a performance     B tour the world     C release a track

6 A registration     B permission     C discussion

7 A distracting     B to distract     C distract

8 A go on     B go for     C join in