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Name: RASA English Institute- Summit 1-unit 1&2
Part 1
Listen to the conversation. Circle the answer that correctly completes each sentence.
1. Isabelle (is passionate about / can’t stand / isn’t familiar with) Chance’s music.
2. In Dennis’ opinion, rap music always sounds (emotional / the same / imaginative).
3. For Sharon, the best part of Chance’s music (is the melody / is the beat / are the lyrics).
4. Sharon thinks that his lyrics are really (creative / sentimental / dated).
5. Sharon thinks country music sounds (somewhat dated / too commercial / stimulating).
6. Dennis thinks poetry is (interesting / depressing / troubling).
Part 2
Circle the answer that correctly completes each sentence.
7. Jeff is (moody / passionate / energetic) about the role of the arts in early education. He believes music
helps children to learn other subjects.
8. Jessica always has interesting ideas that no one else in our writer’s group has thought of. She is extremely
(egotistical / difficult / imaginative).
9. I don’t like working with Phillip because he is so (egotistical / eccentric / difficult). He objects to every
suggestion that I make on our drawings, and he is never satisfied with anything I do.
10. Our daughter Alice started playing the violin when she was just five years old. Her music teacher told us
she was the best student he had ever had. He said she was (gifted / difficult / moody).
11. Is it true that your piano instructor Marco wears the same sweater every day and only eats peanut
butter sandwiches? No wonder people call him (moody / eccentric / passionate).
Part 3
Listen to the interview. Then circle the correct answers.
12. What is an advantage of arts education for young children?
a. improved visual skills
b. better test scores
c. better grades
13. What is an advantage of arts education for older students?
a. increased creativity
b. improved language skills
c. higher incomes after graduation
14. Why are art and music classes often cut?
a. These subjects are not as important as math and science.
b. School leaders think they are a luxury.
c. They do not help prepare students for college entrance exams.
Part 4
Complete each sentence with either the present perfect or the present perfect continuous form
of the verb in parentheses.
Example: We __have been playing__ (play) country music at the local club for months. People are dancing
more, so we think they are beginning to like it.
16. I (listen) to a lot of rap music these days. I am starting to really enjoy it.
17. I (not see) the new hip-hop Broadway musical yet, but I hope to see it next
month.
18. We (wait) in line for two hours to buy tickets for the Beyoncé concert. I guess
she is more popular than we thought!
19. I (explore) the Museum of Fine Arts already. There are a lot of amazing
sculptures and paintings on display.
20. You’re really improving on the piano. It’s obvious that you (practice) a lot.
Part 5
Rewrite each sentence as a cleft sentence with What.
Example: I really enjoy the beat of reggae music. __What I really enjoy is the beat of reggae music.
21. The artist’s use of animals in her paintings fascinates me.
the artist’s use of animals in her paintings.
22. She is really passionate about music education for children.
music education for children.
23. Classical concerts put me straight to sleep.
classical concerts.
24. Sentimental songs help me to relax and unwind.
sentimental songs.
25. He doesn’t understand modern dance performances.
modern dance performances.
Part 6
Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word in parentheses.
Example: Researchers have reported that art therapy can be very __soothing__ (soothe) for anxious patients.
30. I often listen to classical music when I feel stressed because I find it very (relax).
31. My friend is really (excite). She was chosen to dance the lead role in a production of
Swan Lake.
32. My cousin got really (depress) when she heard that David Bowie had died. He was
such a great musician.
33. The lyrics to some popular songs are somewhat (trouble). They are very violent
and often include bad language.
Writing Test
Write a paragraph of at least five sentences.
• Describe your favorite type of music in terms of beat, melody, and lyrics.
Reading
Read. Check True (T) or False (F).
Using visualization to manage stress
Visualization is a technique that can help you relax.The word comes from the verb visualize, which means "create a
picture of something in your head." You can use visualization at any time during your day, at work or at home,
whenever you feel stressed. It's easy to learn, and you don't need any special books or lessons. This technique
is especially useful for people who are impatient or anxious. It can also help to reduce anger.
Here's how visualization works. First, think of a place that makes you feel happy. It can be a real place or a place
that you've imagined. It can be a place that you've visited or a place you'd like to visit someday. Whatever place
you choose, it should be somewhere that makes you feel comfortable and safe. Then close your eyes and
imagine that you are there.
I usually imagine that I'm sitting on a white sandy beach near the ocean. I've never really been to this place, but I
can see every detail. The ocean is bright blue in the sunshine. I'm touching the warm sand with my hands. I'm
listening to the sounds of the ocean waves and the seabirds. When I visualize this place, I feel happy and calm.
Next, tell yourself that you are going to stay in this place for ten minutes without any breaks. After ten minutes, open
your eyes, and you'll feel refreshed and calm. It really works!
1. When you use visualization, you have to draw a picture of a place. ____
2. The writer recommends taking classes to learn visualization. ____

3. You should close your eyes after choosing a place. ____
4. When the writer visualizes, she usually thinks of a place she went on vacation. ____
5. According to the writer, it doesn’t take long to relax when you use visualization. ____

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Read. Check True (T) or False (F).

Using visualization to manage stress

2. The writer recommends taking classes to learn visualization. ____

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