Part 2

For questions 9-16, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). In the exam, write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

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Japazz

Did you know that Japan has more jazz fans than anywhere 0 _____ in the world? The genre first appeared in Japan 9 in 1910s, brought by Filipino musicians, 10 played jazz on cruise ships that sailed across the Altantic. As the Philippines was an American colony at the time, local music was heavily influenced 11 American culture. From there on, it went on to win over the hearts of music enthusiasts in Japan.

Jazz in Japan had its first crisis during World War 2. 12 the country’s attempts to ban jazz in these troubled times 13 the grounds that it was the music of the enemy, it still remained quite popular. It would get played secretly in underground cafes or at private sessions. The officials went as far as 14 mandate the destruction of jazz records in music shops to enforce the ban more effectively.

Overall, popularity of jazz in the country has led to a number of cultural phenomena. One of them is dedicated cafes where only jazz records are played. Some of these places even prohibit 15 a conversation, to help its visitors fully enjoy the music 16 any distraction. It also spawned a number of sub-genres, like fusion jazz, free jazz and bebop.

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