PART 3: READING
Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best option to fit each numbered blank
(from 21 to 25 ).
Gilberto Gil is a Brazilian singer and guitarist, and one of his country's most (21) _______ songwriters. As a young (22) _______ in the 1950s, he was influenced by the style of Joao Gilberto, but he didn't release his first album, Louvacao, (23) _______ 1967. He travelled in the 1970s, recorded an album in
English, (24)_______ in 1980, introduced reggae to Brazil when he released his version of Bob Marley's song, 'No woman, no cry.’ He has played (25) _______ many musicians, while continuing his career as a solo artist. In all he has produced over 40 albums. His music appeals to people because of its rhythms and melodies but people also admire him for his work in politics and for social causes.
Question 21. A. talent B. talenting C. talented D. talents
Question 22. A. music B. musical C. musically D. musician
Question 23. A. before B. until C. after D. in
Question 24. A. but B. so C. and D. or
Question 25. A. for B. with C. by D. to
(Source: Adapted from Global Success Grade 10 - Workbook page 18)