Street pianos

Part 1: For questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).

 

0

A turned

B become

C developed

D changed

 

Street pianos

 

In recent years, public or ‘street’ pianos have (0)_B DEVELOPED_ increasingly popular in cities in many countries. They are typically (1)________ in train stations and airports, but also in markets, parks and other locations. In (2)_______ anybody can go and play them, but it tends to be pianists who are very capable and accustomed to performing in public, often playing from (3)_________.

 

The idea is that the sound at the piano being played will (4)_________ a small crowd. These passers-by will be given something beautiful or inspring in their day, a quiet thoughtful (5)______ amid the noisy hustle and bustle of daily life in a big city. It’s hoped that the spontaneuous music will also (6)________ people coming together and communicating with each other in (7)_______ of what they’re hearing.

 

Videos on social media websites show how street pianos can bring together people from different communities and backgrounds, people who would (8)_______ not normally mix.

 

 1

A settled

B laid

C ordered

D placed

 

2

A theory

B consequence

C addition

D particular

 

3

A heart

B mind

C memory

D feeling

 

4

A attract

B result

C invite

D welcome

 

5

A course

B moment

C chance

D event

 

6

A get

B make

C pull

D draw

 

7

A pleasure

B appreciation

C happiness

D satisfaction

 

8

A alternatively

B instead

C otherwise

D else