Questions
1. Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage?
2. As used in line 2, what is the meaning of the word "release"?
3. The phrase "an intricate" in line 4 could be best replaced by which of the following?
4. According to the passage, the initial contact between a band and a recording company is made by
5. The word "reciprocate" as used in line 12 could be best replaced by which of the following?
6. The word "investigation" in line 13 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
7. Which of the following words is most similar to the word "handle" as used in line 14?
8. As used in line 18, what is the meaning of "takes over"?
9. The author mentions that a band's success is dependent on all of the following factors EXCEPT
10. According to the passage, the Publicity and Promotions department
11. The author uses the phrase "losing their voice" in lines 21 to illustrate that they
12. It can be inferred from the passage that
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1. Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage?
A. Nine out of ten bands fail to produce a second record.
B. It is important for a band to have an intricate knowledge of how a recording company works.
C. Making personal connections will help the band in the final decisions about the promotion of their album.
D. The main factors in a band's success are luck and patience.
2. As used in line 2, what is the meaning of the word "release"?
A. distribute
B. pay for
C. overturn
D. itemize
3. The phrase "an intricate" in line 4 could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. a fleeting
B. a straightforward
C. an extraneous
D. a detailed
4. According to the passage, the initial contact between a band and a recording company is made by
A. the band's manager
B. a band member
C. an AR representative
D. the Publicity and Promotions department
5. The word "reciprocate" as used in line 12 could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. commence
B. respond
C. practice
D. confirm
6. The word "investigation" in line 13 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. production
B. betrothal
C. credential
D. examination
7. Which of the following words is most similar to the word "handle" as used in line 14?
A. touch
B. control
C. manipulate
D. protect
8. As used in line 18, what is the meaning of "takes over"?
A. takes charge
B. takes pleasure
C. takes advice
D. takes blame
9. The author mentions that a band's success is dependent on all of the following factors EXCEPT
A. having patience
B. making personal contacts with people in the company
C. understanding how a record company functions
D. playing music that sounds like music of famous bands
10. According to the passage, the Publicity and Promotions department
A. has the final decision in producing an album
B. handles the recording arrangements for the band
C. sends representatives to look for new talent
D. visits bars and night clubs
11. The author uses the phrase "losing their voice" in lines 21 to illustrate that they
A. are forbidden to speak
B. are unable to visit
C. have no representation
D. are too shy to express their desires
12. It can be inferred from the passage that
A. the music industry is full of opportunities for young bands
B. the AR department has a very large staff
C. most bands do not fully understand how record companies operate
D. the cost of recording an album is very expensive