Unit 12. Music

Unit 12: MUCSIC
Leson 3: Listening
Before you listen
Which of these songs were written by Van Cao?
1. Ha Noi Mua Thu
2. Tien quan ca
3. Truong ca song Lo
4. Lang toi
5. Tinh Ca
6. Suoi Mo

Which of the words above can you use to describe Van Cao`s music?
Sweet & gentle
tien quan ca Lyrical
suoi mo Solemn
song lo Rousing
lang toi Exciting
Boring




While you listen
Task 1: Listen and then decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F):

F. The guest of the show is Quang Hung
F. He likes some Vietnamese musicians.
T
F. It was written in 1944.

F. He always feels proud of his country when he hears the song.

Task 2: Listen again and answer the questions:
1. What is the name of the radio programme?

2. Which song by Van Cao does Quang Hung like most?

3. Why does Quang Hung like it?

It’s “My Favourite Musician”.
Tien Quan Ca.

It’s hard and solemn, it makes him feel great and proud of his country.





Circle the best answers

1. The name of the radio programme is.....
A. my famous musician.
B. my favourite musician.
C. my favourite music.
D. both A and B are correct.
2. Van Cao`s music is....
A. sweet and gentle.
B. lyrical.
C. rousing, exciting & solemn.
D. all of them are correct.
3. "Tien quan ca" was written in...
A. 1954
B. 1844
C. 1944
D. 1945.
4. Quang Hung always feels .. of his country when he hears the song "Tien quan ca".
A. glad
B. proud
C. happy
D. exciting.





1. The name of the radio programme is.....
A. my famous musician.
B. my favourite musician.
C. my favourite music.
D. both A and B are correct.
2. Van Cao`s music is....
A. sweet and gentle.
B. lyrical.
C. rousing, exciting & solemn.
D. all of them are correct.
3. "Tien quan ca" was written in...
A. 1954
B. 1844
C. 1944
D. 1945.
4. Quang Hung always feels .. of his country when he hears the song "Tien quan ca".
A. glad
B. proud
C. happy
D. exciting.





After you listen




Work in groups

Discuss Quang Hung`s ideas about van Cao`s music. Do you agree or disagree with him?




- Van Cao is a great musician of all times.

- Songs by Van Cao are sweet and gentle, lyrical, solemn and rousing.

Home work
1. Write a short paragraph (about 50 words) to tell about the following topic:
"Do you like Van Cao`s music? Why (why not?) , Which songs do you like best?
2. Prepare the next part: Writing.