Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. 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 youll need to do is decide what instruments you want in your band. Most bands have one or two guitars, a singer, drums, organ 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 it up in your school or college and ask your friends if they know anyone who would like to join. Once you have a band, youll 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 wont be able to forget. Next, youll 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. Dont spend time learning songs written by other people. Try writing your own. And dont 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 D. organ 2. The word bandmates in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________. A. posters B. band members C. keyboards D. instruments 3. What does the word it in the second paragraph mean? A. poster B. kind of music C. instrument D. band 4. Which of the following is TRUE about the importance for new bands? A. write songs about unusual things. B. begin by learning famous songs. C. play loudly when they practise. D. choose something easy first. 5. What is the best title for this article? A. The worlds best rock band B. How to start a rock band C. My life in a rock band D. How to choose bandmates