Tema 7.3: Reading. Gerunds as objects of prepositions.

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TEMA 3: GERUNDS AS OBJECTS OF PREPOSITIONS.

READING

GERUNDIOS COMO OBJETOS DE PREPOSICIONES

ERR.7.3.1

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                                          AR.7.3.1

Preparing for Your Music Lessons

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Ejercicios

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ERR.7.3.2

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Concert of guitar and piano

The concert was a delightful experience, with a guitar and piano performance that captivated the audience. The two musicians created an enchanting atmosphere, blending their instruments beautifully. As the guitar played soft, intricate melodies, the piano accompanied with delicate chords. The audience was mesmerized by the harmonious sounds. During the interlude, a violin was added to the ensemble, enhancing the richness of the music. The sweet, smooth notes of the violin complemented the performance, drawing a few sighs of admiration from the crowd. After a while, the rhythm picked up, and a flute joined in, its airy tones bringing a fresh energy to the room. The audience could feel the dynamic shift as the performance grew more lively. Then, the trumpet made its entrance, bold and bright, adding a bit of brass power to the mix. A trombone followed, adding depth and richness to the sound. The drums set a steady beat, guiding the flow of the performance. The rhythm section, including bass, provided a solid foundation, supporting all the melodic instruments. The sound was rounded out by the soulful tones of a saxophone, weaving through the melody. A clarinet played in the background, adding a touch of mystery to the performance. The entire ensemble came together perfectly, and the audience was left in awe of the musical magic they had witnessed.

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1. La frase que mejor se adapta a "The concert was a delightful experience, with a guitar and piano performance that captivated the audience" es:

• a) "The concert was entertaining, but the guitar and piano were not very captivating."
• b) "The concert lacked any musical instruments."
• c) "The concert was an enjoyable event, with a performance by guitar and piano that fascinated everyone
• d) "The concert was a boring experience with little music."
• e) "The concert was loud and uninteresting."
• f) "The concert was boring but had guitar and piano."

2. La frase que mejor se adapta a "The two musicians created an enchanting atmosphere, blending their instruments beautifully" es:

• a) "The atmosphere was dull despite the music."
• b) "The two musicians worked together to create a magical atmosphere, mixing their instruments harmonio
• c) "The musicians played their instruments separately, without blending."
• d) "The musicians didn’t interact with each other while performing."
• e) "The musicians played in different ways, causing chaos."
• f) "The musicians were not skilled at blending their instruments."

3. La frase que mejor se adapta a "As the guitar played soft, intricate melodies, the piano accompanied with delicate chords" es:

• a) "The guitar played, and the piano added percussive beats."
• b) "While the guitar played gentle, complex melodies, the piano provided light, delicate chords."
• c) "The guitar and piano both played loud, fast music."
• d) "The guitar played short notes, and the piano played strong chords."
• e) "The guitar and piano did not play well together."
• f) "The guitar played loud melodies, and the piano was silent."

4. La frase que mejor se adapta a "The audience was mesmerized by the harmonious sounds" es:

• a) "The audience didn’t seem to enjoy the performance."
• b) "The audience enjoyed the music but not the harmony."
• c) "The audience was captivated by the perfect harmony of the music."
• d) "The audience was distracted by the loudness."
• e) "The audience didn’t hear the harmonious sounds."
• f) "The audience was bored by the music."

5. La frase que mejor se adapta a "During the interlude, a violin was added to the ensemble, enhancing the richness of the music" es:

• a) "The violin was added later, but it didn’t make a difference."
• b) "The violin distracted the audience from the performance."
• c) "The violin was played during the entire concert."
• d) "The violin played louder, overpowering the other instruments."
• e) "The violin was not needed and didn’t improve the music."
• f) "In the middle of the performance, a violin was added, making the music even richer."

6. La frase que mejor se adapta a "The sweet, smooth notes of the violin complemented the performance, drawing a few sighs of admiration from the crowd" es:

• a) "The violin’s soft, beautiful notes fit perfectly into the performance, earning praise from the audi
• b) "The violin didn’t complement the performance well."
• c) "The violin’s melody wasn’t as smooth as expected."
• d) "The violin played harsh notes that interrupted the performance."
• e) "The violin played too loudly, disturbing the performance."
• f) "The violin notes were too sharp and irritated the audience."

7. La frase que mejor se adapta a "After a while, the rhythm picked up, and a flute joined in, its airy tones bringing a fresh energy to the room" es:

• a) "The flute played softly but didn’t change the energy."
• b) "The rhythm was steady, and the flute didn’t make a difference."
• c) "The flute was loud and made the performance chaotic."
• d) "The flute interrupted the music instead of enhancing it."
• e) "After some time, the tempo increased, and a flute added light, airy sounds, bringing new energy to
• f) "The rhythm remained slow, and the flute didn’t add much energy."

8. La frase que mejor se adapta a "The audience could feel the dynamic shift as the performance grew more lively" es:

• a) "The performance became chaotic, and the audience didn’t enjoy it."
• b) "The performance stayed the same throughout."
• c) "The audience noticed the change in energy as the performance became more lively."
• d) "The audience felt the performance becoming quieter."
• e) "The performance became more boring, and the audience didn’t react."
• f) "The audience didn’t notice any change in the music."

9. La frase que mejor se adapta a "Then, the trumpet made its entrance, bold and bright, adding a bit of brass power to the mix" es:

• a) "The trumpet was played too loudly and disrupted the harmony."
• b) "The trumpet played softly, not adding much to the music."
• c) "The trumpet was not needed and didn’t add anything to the performance."
• d) "The trumpet overpowered all other instruments."
• e) "The trumpet played at a lower volume, not affecting the music."
• f) "The trumpet came in strong, adding a bold brass sound to the ensemble."

10. La frase que mejor se adapta a "A trombone followed, adding depth and richness to the sound" es:

• a) "The trombone played too loudly, disrupting the harmony."
• b) "The trombone added a deep, rich layer to the overall sound."
• c) "The trombone only played for a few seconds."
• d) "The trombone added a high-pitched sound to the mix."
• e) "The trombone made the music lighter and more airy."
• f) "The trombone didn’t make much of a difference."

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