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a. leading towards a statement that is a contrast or an opposite to what has been said
b. summarizing what has been said c. setting out the stages of the talk d. suggesting cause and effect
1. However; a 2. Because; d 3. Firstly, then, finally; c 4. In short; b Script:
1. Most people like music. In fact, we are surrounded by it. It’s on the radio and television and can be heard in stores and restaurants. However, not everyone likes the same kind of music.
2. The manager of the music shop was called Brian Epstein. Because so many people had asked for a record by The Sun, Epstein decided to go and listen to the group himself.
3. Firstly I would like to talk about classical music and its representative composers, then I will move on to jazz music, and finally I will focus on pop music in the last century.
4. We listen to exciting music and our hearts beat faster, our blood pressure rises, and our blood flows more quickly. In short, we’re stimulated. Part B
Pre-listening Task
Questions for Discussion
You are going to talk about music. Read the following questions and discuss them with your partner. 1. Do you like music? What type of music do you like best? Traditional Chinese music or Western music? Classical or popular? 2. Who is your favorite singer / composer?
3. Do you play any musical instrument? If you do, what is it? How long have you played it? If not, what instrument would you like to learn to play? 4. What do you think is the value of music? Demo:
4. What do you think is the value of music?
In my opinion, the value of music lies in its healing power. There are at least two reasons for people to listen to music. One is for pleasure and recreation. A piece of good music or a song can bring the listener a pleasant feeling and a good mood. The other reason is for health. People nowadays are becoming more and more conscious of their diet. The benefits of the healthy food and exercise are well known. However, there is one more fact that people may not be aware of. It is the positive impact of music on health. For both young and old people, music is an effective means of managing stress and hence can be an important and effective tool to
facilitate healthy existence. Thus, music can play an important role throughout our lives.
Additional Question for Discussion
Do you listen to music while studying? Do you think it is a good habit? Demo:
I sometimes listen to music while studying even though I think it might not be a good habit. Music plays a very important role in my life. It entertains me and makes me feel relaxed after a day’s work. But the bad thing about listening to music while studying is that it would make it hard for me to concentrate on my work. Sometimes the music or songs would divert my attention. This is especially true when I have to do some serious thinking.
Language Focus
Here are some sentences and structures that you might find useful in discussing the above questions. ? I enjoy rock / country / jazz / light music. ? I prefer chamber music to electronic music. ? I like classical music best.
? My tastes in music are quite varied, from Italian operas to pop songs. ? I don’t usually like pop songs, but there’re always some exceptions.
? My favorite composer is … His / Her works are full of life.
? I find his / her music rhythmic / melodious / sweet / moving / soothing /
stimulating / harmonious / exciting.
? Classical / light music is soothing / calming. ? I play drums / the guitar / the violin / the piano. ? I can play a little piano / trumpet / flute.
? I love to listen to the violin / the piano, but I’ve never learned to play it. ? How I envy those who can play the piano very well / can sing melodiously /
have a beautiful voice! ? How I wish I could sing well!
? Music can affect our physical, mental and emotional states of being. ? We can express ourselves, our thoughts and feelings, through music. ? Music can express not only love, longing, happiness, unity, but also sadness,
sorrow and anger.
? Music can make us laugh, cry, feel happy / strong.
? Music is the universal language. Sometimes, it communicates more clearly than
words.
Listening Tasks
Background Music
Word Bank
intend soothing boost receipts
v. to plan 打算使……（成为）
a. calming and comforting 宜人的，使心旷神怡的 v. to increase; to raise 增加；提高
n. (pl.) amount of money received by a business during a
particular period 进款，收入
spot overall
v. to pick out with the eye 找出 a. total 总的
indigestion n. illness or pain caused by the stomach being unable to
deal with the food which has been eaten 消化不良
find its way into
to spread into 传入
increase by as much as to add as much as ... to the total of ... 增长多达…… have an effect on to affect 影响
slow down to become slower 慢下来，减速 Script:
Background music may seem harmless, but it can have a powerful effect on those who hear it. Recorded background music first found its way into factories, shops and restaurants in the USA. Very soon it spread to other parts of the world. Now it is becoming difficult to go shopping or eat a meal without listening to music.
To begin with, background music was intended simply to create a soothing atmosphere. Recently, however, it’s becoming a big business. An American