18/05/2026
Bright Prep Pro U.S. Edition
Brac University undergraduate admissions style cloze test
Nicki Minaj stated that she initially hesitated to publicly support Donald Trump due to expected backlash within the music industry, which she described as having a largely (1) ______ political culture. She later claimed that personal experiences, including alleged swatting incidents and dissatisfaction with political responses, became a (2) ______ factor in her decision to speak openly.
Minaj further argued that many celebrities privately share similar views but remain silent due to social pressure, suggesting a kind of (3) ______ conformity within the entertainment world. She positioned her public stance as a possible (4) ______ for broader change, believing her visibility could encourage others to speak out.
She also described receiving assistance from a political figure after feeling (5) ______ by state-level leadership, which she interpreted as a turning point in her political expression. In addition, she continued to engage in public commentary about other celebrities, reflecting ongoing (6) ______ within the music industry.
Choose the correct option for each blank
(1) The music industry is described as having a largely ______ political culture.
A. pluralistic
B. homogeneous
C. chaotic
D. innovative
(2) Personal experiences became a ______ factor in her decision.
A. negligible
B. decisive
C. redundant
D. theoretical
(3) She suggests there is social pressure leading to ______ conformity.
A. voluntary
B. enforced
C. rigid
D. spontaneous
(4) She sees herself as a ______ for broader change.
A. catalyst
B. spectator
C. obstacle
D. fragment
(5) She felt ______ by state-level leadership.
A. acknowledged
B. ignored
C. empowered
D. supervised
(6) Her commentary reflects ongoing ______ within the music industry.
A. harmony
B. reconciliation
C. tension
D. neutrality
Answer Key:
1+B — homogeneous
2+B — decisive
3+C — rigid
4+A — catalyst
5+B — ignored
6+C — tension