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University Tips
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School of rock
By Ajarn Helen Jandamit
University Tips is here to help you prepare for the English exams that are coming your way. It gives you practise answering questions similar to those you may have at school and also on the university entrance examination.
For many people, Seksan Sookpimay, better known as Sek Loso, is a legend of rock. As the lead singer of Loso, he has produced many hit songs over the past 12 years.
Sek's fans are familiar with his simple personality and his impressive voice, which is known to touch listener's hearts. On his latest album, Sek decided to perform without his usual band.
After years of success, Sek disappeared from the spotlight for two years. During his absence from the Thai music scene, Sek went to the UK and performed regular concerts. Sek said that he wanted to perform solo because he felt that it would give him the chance to accumulate more energy. Upon returning to Thailand, he wanted to release that energy by playing some concerts.
Speaking before his Jai Sung Ma concert, Sek said that his audience can expect to experience something that they have never seen before. He also said the concert would include hit songs from all twelve of his albums.
"There will be other bands playing and more than 10 special guests at the concert," Sek said. "I want everybody to come and join in - we can all sing and dance together."
SECTION 1
Read the story. Then, answer the following true or false questions.
1. Sek Loso is a name that he uses instead of his real name.
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2. Sek disappeared from the spotlight for ten years.
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3. Sek spent time in the UK and performed regular concerts there.
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4. Sek wanted to perform solo because he felt that would be able to accumulate more energy that way.
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5. Sek is known as a legend of pop.
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SECTION 2
The following words are taken from the story. Each of the words has several meanings. Choose the definition that best fits each word as it is used in the story.
6. Legend
a. a story from ancient times about people and events that may or may not be true
b. a very famous person, especially in a particular field and who is admired by other people
c. the explanation of a map or a diagram in a book
7. Rock
a. the solid hard material that forms part of the Earth's surface
b. a type of hard candy made in long sticks, often sold at seaside resorts
c. a type of loud modern music with a strong beat, played with electric guitars and drums
8. Hit
a. bring your hand, or an object you are holding, against somebody or something quickly and with force
b. have a bad effect on somebody or something
c. a person or thing that is very popular
9. Band
a. a group of people who do something together or who have the same ideas
b. a small group of musicians who play popular music together
c. a thin flat strip or circle of any material that is put around things, for example to hold them together
SECTION 3
Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions from the choices that follow.
The Sek Loso Jai Sung Ma concert will take place ......... 10 ......... June 20 .........11 ......... Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani ......... 12 ......... 7 pm. Tickets ranging in price ......... 13 ......... 500 baht ......... 14 ......... 2,000 baht are available.
10.
a. at
b. on
c. from
d. to
11.
a. at
b. on
c. from
d. to
12.
a. at
b. on
c. from
d. to
13.
a. at
b. on
c. from
d. to
14.
a. at
b. on
c. from
d. to
SECTION 4
Find the words in the story that have the opposite meaning to the following words.
15. ...............................
is the opposite of presence.
16. ...............................
is the opposite of failure.
17. ...............................
is the opposite of apart.
SECTION 5
Read the story. Then, answer the following multiple-choice questions.
18. Why is Sek a rock legend?
a. He has produced many hit songs.
b. He has been famous in the music business for a long time.
c. His voice touches many listener's hearts.
d. All of the above.
19. What did Sek do during his stay in the UK?
a. He had a holiday.
b. He became a rock legend.
c. He taught guitar.
d. He performed regular concerts.
20. What did Sek say that the audience can do at his Jai Sung Ma concert?
a. They can all sing and dance together.
b. They can release their energy.
c. They can gain more knowledge.
d. All the above
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impressive (adj): making you feel admiration, because it is very large, good, skilful, etc. perform (v): to entertain an audience by playing a piece of music, acting in a play, etc. accumulate (v): gradually get more and more of something over a period of time |
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