Unit 12. Music

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UNIT 12:
MUSIC
READING
I. Before you read
Match each of the descriptions to a type of music

Type of music
1.folk music

2.rock ‘n’ roll
3.pop music

4.classical
music
5.jazz
Descriptions
a. serious and traditional Western European music
b. traditional music of a country
c. a combination of African & Western music
d. modern music that is popular with young people
e. a style of music with a strong & loud beat

Vocabulary :Synonym
Match the word in A with its synonym in B

A
1.emotion (n)
2.convey (v)
3.to set the tone (exp)
4.joyfulness (n)
B
a. express (v)
b. great happiness (n)
c. feeling (n)
d. To set the atmosphere
II. While you read:
1.Task 1: The words / phrases in the box appear in the reading passage. Use them to complete the sentences.
communicate
lull
delights
integral part
solemn
emotion
mournful
2. Task 2: Answer the questions.
1.What are the two things that make humans different from other animals ?
2.Why is music a powerful means of communication ?
3.How can music set the tone for events & special occasions ?
4.How can music entertain ?
5.Why has music always been a big business ?


1.What are the two things that make humans different from other animals ?
-> Language and music.
2. Why is music a powerful means of communication ?
->It can express ideas, thoughts & feelings.

3. How can music set the tone for events & special occasions ?
->It adds joyfulness to the atmosphere of a festival & makes a funeral more solemn & mournful.
4. How can music entertain ?
->It makes people happy & excited. It delights the senses.
5. Why has music always been a big business ?

->It is a billion – dollar industry
III .After you read

Ask & answer the questions below
1.How many roles of music are mentioned in the text ?







Music is a powerful means of communication.
Music can convey one’s hopes & dreams.
c. Music is very much integral part of our life.
d. Music entertains.
e. Music is a big business.

2.In your opinion, which of the roles of music
is the most important ?
IV. Homework

Learn by heart all the vocabularies you have learnt.
Read the text ,then do the tasks again
Prepare part B: Speaking

Thank you for your attention!