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Answer — Exercise 2

6B - Music to my ears·English File Upper-Intermediate - Workbook

Question

  1. Complete the crossword.
  2. Match the English words borrowed from other languages to the definitions.
  3. Underline the stressed syllable in the words in the list. Then put them in the correct column.
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  5. Circle the word with a different sound.
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  7. Listen and complete the sentences.

Answer

a)

  1. soprano
  2. violin
  3. cello
  4. keyboard
  5. bass guitar
  6. choir
  7. saxophone
  8. drums
  9. flute
  10. conductor
  11. orchestra

b)

  1. ballet
  2. symphony
  3. encore
  4. mezzo-soprano
  5. chorus
  6. rhythm
  7. concerto
  8. genre

c)

Stress on first syllable

  • ballet
  • cello
  • chorus
  • encore
  • genre
  • keyboard
  • orchestra
  • rhythm
  • saxophone
  • symphony

Stress on second syllable

  • concerto
  • conductor
  • guitar
  • soprano

Stress on third syllable

  • violin

e)

  1. chilli
  2. macchiato
  3. chorus
  4. fiancé

g)

  1. croissant
  2. architecture; graffiti
  3. paparazzi; photographs
  4. soprano; microphone
  5. ballet; rhythm

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