H. Prepositions
Complete the phrases in the sentences with for, in, and out.
1. The piano was totally ______ of tune so it sounded awful.
2. Tickets were sold ______ so we couldn't see the band live.
3. With a name like Horror at Midnight, the film must be unsuitable ______ children.
4. Anyone sitting ______ the front row of the theatre has a wonderful view of the stage.
5. None of the children could sing ______ tune so we couldn't start a choir.
I. Multiple Choice Cloze
Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
A Music Project: Urban Collective
Many young people dream of becoming successful musicians. (1) ______, getting started isn't easy, especially for teenagers in poor neighbourhoods. The Urban Collective offers young adults an opportunity to work with famous songwriters, solo artists and record (2) ______ who help them develop their talents in a safe environment.
Firstly, (3) ______ are held to choose 30 talented young musicians. Then these teenagers spend about two months learning to write, play and produce 12 to 20 tracks of their own original music. Participants also learn to present themselves on (4) ______, whether they are playing leading or (5) ______ roles in the performance. Once they have completed their training, they go into a studio to (6) ______ their songs, the best of which are chosen for a CD. The group also performs live for (7) ______ in London and occasionally even goes (8) ______ tour in Europe and America. Many participants have been successful. One group (9) ______ an award for its hip-hop opera called Inferno, which was (10) ______ on a poem by the Italian poet Dante. For these young adults, this music project is (11) ______ and often life-changing. Urban Collective was (12) ______ for a special award because it gives young people the skills to make music professionally long after the project is over.
1. A While
B Despite
C Since
D However
2. A composers
B producers
C candidates
D conductors
3. A rehearsals
B performances
C auditions
D displays
4. A stage
B platform
C concert
D scene
5. A starring
B Impressive
C moving
D supporting
6. A confirm
B release
C record
D shoot
7. A casts
B audiences
C directors
D artists
8. A over
B for
C on
D to
9. A gained
B brought
C took
D won
10. A based
B adapted
C written
D copied
11. A suitable
B inspiring
C sensitive
D imaginative
12. A exclaimed
B pronounced
C nominated
D announced
Answer (1)
Prepositions
To complete the phrases in the sentences with the appropriate prepositions, we need to understand the context of each sentence:
The piano was totally out of tune so it sounded awful.
The phrase "out of tune" is commonly used to describe musical instruments or voices that are not in harmony.
Tickets were sold out so we couldn't see the band live.
"Sold out" is a term used when all available tickets have been purchased.
With a name like Horror at Midnight, the film must be unsuitable for children.
"Unsuitable for" is used to describe something that is not appropriate or acceptable for someone.
Anyone sitting in the front row of the theatre has a wonderful view of the stage.
"In the front row" is used to specify the location of seating.
None of the children could sing in tune so we couldn't start a choir.
"In tune" means singing the correct notes.
Multiple Choice Cloze
For this section, we need to choose the best answer for each blank from the provided options.
D However
"However" is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with something that has been said previously.
B producers
"Producers" are professionals who oversee the creation and production of music.
C auditions
"Auditions" are tryouts or tests where performers are selected.
A stage
"Stage" is the place where performances occur.
D supporting
"Supporting roles" refer to non-leading roles that assist in the storytelling.
C record
"Record" is the process of capturing music or sound.
B audiences
"Audiences" refers to the people who watch or listen to a performance.
C on
"On tour" means traveling around performing in different locations.
D won
"Won" is used to indicate receiving a trophy or acknowledgment in a competition.
A based
"Based on" is used to describe something that is founded on another work or idea.
B inspiring
"Inspiring" describes something that motivates or encourages people.
C nominated
"Nominated" means to be proposed for an award or honor.
