For each question, choose the correct answer..
Playing music in a rock band is a great way to meet people who are interested in the same things as you, and to have a lot of fun. The first thing you’ll need to do is decide what instruments you want in your band. Most bands have one or two guitars, a singer, drums and keyboards, but you can change this. However, every band must have drums – you will need someone who can play those.
The next thing is to find your bandmates. Begin by making a poster. Describe the kind of music you want to make and the instruments you want in your band. Put the poster up in your school or college and ask your friends if they know anyone who would like to join.
Once you have a band, you’ll need to quickly think of a name. The best way to do this is to spend two hours with your bandmates, writing down hundreds of ideas. Most will be really bad, but there will be a few good ones. Choose something surprising and interesting, that people won’t be able to forget.
Next, you’ll need to practise as much as you can. You will need a place where you can make a lot of noise without making your neighbours angry. Trying to play quietly will not help you get better. Don’t spend time learning songs written by other people. Try writing your own. And don’t be afraid of writing about your normal everyday experiences. All bands begin like this.
1 Which instrument does the writer think is most important in a band?
A drums
B guitars
C keyboards
2 What does the writer suggest in the second paragraph?
A listen to your classmates’ bands
B advertise in the place where you study
C ask your friends to join your band
3 What does the writer say about choosing a band name?
A Make sure it is easy to remember.
B Be ready to change it if it is not popular.
C Spend a few weeks thinking about it.
4 The writer thinks it is important for new bands to
A write songs about unusual things.
B begin by learning famous songs.
C play loudly when they practise.
5 What is the best title for this article?
A The world’s best rock band
B How to start a rock band
C My life in a rock band
Answer
1 A: ‘However, every band must have drums – you will need someone who can play those.’
2 B: ‘Begin by making a poster. Describe the kind of music you want to make and the instruments you want in your band. Put the poster up in your school or college’
3 A: ‘Choose something surprising and interesting, that people won’t be able to forget.’
4 C: ‘You will need a place where you can make a lot of noise without making your neighbours angry. Trying to play quietly will not help you get better.’
5 B: In this text, the writer is giving advice to people who want to start a band
‘The first thing you’ll need to do is …’; ‘you will need …’; ‘The next thing is to …’; ‘Begin by …’; ‘you’ll need to …’; ‘The best way to do this is to …’; ‘Next, you’ll need to …’; ‘Don’t spend time …’; ‘Try writing …’; ‘And don’t be afraid …’
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