Unit 12 Music

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 I. Before you read

Type of music Description

1. Folk music a. serious and traditional
Western European music
2. Rock ‘n’ roll b. traditional songs of a
country
3. Pop music
c. combination of African
and Western music
4. Classical music
d. modern music that is
popular with young people
5. Jazz e. a style of music with a
strong and loud beat
 KEY
2.Rock ‘n’ roll ➙ e. a style of
music with a strong and loud
beat
1. Folk music ➙ b. traditional
songs of a country

5. Jazz ➙ c. combination of
African and Western music

4.Classical music ➙ a. serious

and traditional Western
European music
3. Pop music ➙ d. modern
music that is popular with
II. While you read
Task1. Tick the meaning of each word/ phrase
in italics.
1. When you beat a bad mood,
your bad mood stops.
your bad mood starts.
2.When you feel rejuvenated,
you feel more tired.
you feel more energetic.
3. Tempo is
the speed of music.
the loudness of music.
4. Serene music is
loud and fast.
peaceful and calm
5. A ballad is a
love song.
fast dance song
 * Words and phrases

- Play an important role/part in …..

Ex: Computers play an important part in
people’s lives.
- Be different from something/ somebody
Ex: Your hat is different from mine.

- Communicate(v) / communication (n)

Ex: English is an effective means of
communication.
- Emotions( n) emotional (a)

- Express something
Ex: Sometimes, it is difficult for me to
express my ideas, thoughts and feelings in
English.
 Task 2:
1. What are the two things that make humans different
from other
They are animals?
language and music

2. Why is music a powerful means of

communication?
It can express ideas, thoughts and feelings.

3. How can music with a strong beat and fast

tempo help
It helps people?
people to cheer up.

4. How should you listen to music to calm down after a

busy week
i play at work? with a fast tempo and strong beat,
something
then move to something more serene and relaxing
(when i want to calm down after a busy week at
work).
 After you read

1. What are the main roles of music in people’s lives?

+ It makes human different from all the other

animals.
+ It is one of the most powerful means of communication
that humans have.
+ Music helps people to beat a bad mood or maintain a
good mood.

+ Music can also help people relax and feel rejuvenated.

 Table 2

How do you feel when you listen to the following pieces

of musics?
 Homework

1. Summarize the passage in writing then learn it by

heart.

2. Answer the three questions in "after you read”

a.How do different kinds of music make you
feel?
b.What music do you listen to when you happy?
c.What music do you listen to when you sad/

3. Preparations for Speaking

Read and look up new words in task 1 and answer the
4 questions.