Unit 08. Films. Lesson 4. Communication

Unit 4: Music and Arts
lesson 4: Communication
Extra vocabulary
Composer (n)
Originate (v)
Anthem (n)
Curriculum (n)
Compulsory (a)
Academic (a)
Unimportant (a) # important
người soạn nhạc
bắt nguồn, xuất phát từ
quốc ca
chương trình học
bắt buộc
có tính chất học thuật
Music Quiz: What do you know? Work in groups and answer the questions.
1. Who is the composer of Viet Nam’s national anthem Tien Quan Ca?
Pham Tuyen C. Huy Thuc
2. Which of the following is Korean?
Mua Sap B. Ballet
3. Who is famous for the song Top of the World?
B. Celine Dion C. Susan Boyle
4. Which of the following became a World Heritage in 2009?
Hat cheo B. Cai luong
5. Which of the following is sung in the film Titanic?
Que Sera
C. Yesterday once more
6. Which of these bands originated in Liverpool, England?
A. The Carpenters C. ABBA
B. Van Cao
C. Gangnam Style
A. Karen Carpenter
C. Quan ho Bac Ninh
B. My heart will go on
B. The Beatles
2. Read the following passage.
Today, schools in several countries are considering the question of whether subjects like music and arts should be among those in the curriculum. For many people, a good knowledge of music and arts is regarded as a necessity for anyone who wants to be truly educated. Some say that students who are good at music and arts actually do better in more academic subjects like maths and science. However, some people see music and arts as an unimportant part of education since they don’t prepare students for a life of work.
2. Read the following passage.
Today, schools in several countries are considering the question of whether subjects like music and arts should be among those in the curriculum. For many people, a good knowledge of music and arts is regarded as a necessity for anyone who wants to be truly educated. Some say that students who are good at music and arts actually do better in more academic subjects like maths and science. However, some people see music and arts as an unimportant part of education since they don’t prepare students for a life of work.
In groups, discuss the questions below
Do you think music and arts should be compulsory subjects at school in Viet Nam? Why or Why not?
3. Look at the different subjects below. In groups, make a list from the most useful to the least useful. How can the top three subjects on your list help you in other areas of school and life?
Music
Dancing
Singing
Painting
Photography
Make a list
Painting
Dancing
Music
Singing
Photography
Make a list
Painting
Dancing
Music
Singing
Photography
Answer the questions
What song is it?
Happy new year
- ABBA
2. What is the name of this picture?
Mona Lisa
3. What is her name?
Taylor Swift
- Country music
4. What kind of dancing is it?
Hip hop
5. What is the name of this film?
Descendants of the Sun
* Talk about your favorite singer/ actor/ actress/ painting/ music band..