III. Read and choose the best answers. Learning to play music Learning to play a (1) ________ instrumentis an activity which can give a lot of pleasure, as (2) _______ as being an achievement and a skill, which stays with you for life. Music is relevant to everybody, often being called a primary language. But don’t (3) _______ the mistake of thinking it is (4) ________, because it takes a lot of effort and determination. Some people feel it is something they should do, rather than wanting to (5) ________ it. This is not the right approach. Many adults regret not having learnt to play an instrument when they were younger, but they should not give (6) ________ hope, as it is never too late to learn. What’s more, the advantages of learning an instrument are far (7) _________ than just pleasure of producing an interesting sound. When you have made sufficient progress, there (8) ________ plenty of amateur groups for you to join, if you wish to be part of a larger group. Also, once you’ve reached a good enough standard to (9) ________ a band or orchestra, you develop the team skills similar to those you get from playing sport. And (10) _________, there is a great social side to playing with others, as well as the chance to travel, through touring. 1. A. music B. musical C. musician D. music’s 2. A. good B. better C. well D. best 3. A. give B. do C. have D. make 4. A. easy B. easily C. easier D. ease 5. A. do B. doing C. done D. does 6. A. on B. up C. at D. away 7. A. great B. greatness C. greater D. greatest 8. A. was B. is C. were D. are 9. A. leave B. leaves C. joins D. join 10. A. finally B. final C. finale D. finality