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Multilevel · Part 1 · CEFR Mock Test 10
The Beatles: Reading answers
Answers to questions 1–6 (6 in all), each with why it is right.
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The Beatles
The Fab Four, the famous Liverpool musical _____(1)_____ commonly known as The Beatles, reached the peak of their popularity in the 1960s. McCartney was a brilliant guitarist, so they let him join the group at once. The group changed its name several times, from Johnny and the Moondogs to Long John and the Silver Beatles and finally The Beatles. The short title is in itself a smart mixture of two words. The beat is a synonym for musical rhythm, while the beetles describe insects producing sounds using their shiny wings.
Lennon, Harrison, McCartney and Starr were the core members of The Beatles while the other _____(2)_____ constantly changed. Many guitarists and drummers joined…
Answers 1–6
- 1
group Note completion
- 2
members Note completion
- 3
left Note completion
- 4
popular / popularity / famous Note completion
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shop Note completion
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music Note completion
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