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Understanding Text

1. Read these questions and write youe answers


A What is Jhon Fettaro´s occupation?
Jhon Fettaro is writter and music therapist.
B what is the purpose of the CD that comes with the book?
The CD is designed to help with a common health problem.
C what is the basic message of his book?
The basic message of his book is that music can improve our lives and it´s well
presented and clear.
D who reviewed his book?
Robert Lee, director of the Institute of Music Therapy in Beijín,China reviewed the
Fettaro´s Book.
E What section of the CD did he try?
He tried the section of music to sleep of the CD .
F What two techniques did he find useful?
He found the relaxation and the breathing techniques very useful.
2.Correct the mistakes in each sentences
A Music therapy helped Tina Goodman to see again
Music therapy helped Tina Goodman to walk again.
B The CD contains 12 recordings
The CD contains 10 recordings.
C Fettaro´s claims are supported by scientific research
Fettaro´s claims that by reading his book you´ll be able to create a peaceful
environment to help you relax in your home .
D Fettaro is an unknown music therapist
Fettaro is a well known music therapist.
E Robert Lee is director of the Center of Music Therapy in Beijín
Robert Lee is director of the Institute of Music Therapy in Beijín.
3 List eight problems that Jhon Fettaro claims music can help to cure
a. Headaches c. Back pain
b. Sleeping difficulties d. Illness
e. Stress f. Blood Pressure
g. Emotional problems
4 Which statement best describe the reviewer´s opinion of the book?
a He likes the book a lot and recommends it to everyone.
b He likes the book, but is not so happy about some of the promises it makes.
c He doesn´t like the book because none of the claims can be proved.
5 Do you think music can make people healthier? Compare your ideas with a partner.
CAMILA
I think that music can make people healthier because music has an especial power that
can work with the nervous system and in this way it can help to cure some health
problems such as stress and sleeping problems, helping to prevent and cure this
problems people become more healthier.
MÓNICA
In my opinion, I think that the mission is beneficial both psychologically and at the level
of the nervous system, because in the first place it can help people overcome their
problems at an exciting level, and thanks to the influence on the nervous system it can
help treat many diseases such as those exposed in the text

Spotlight on grammar: Conjunctions


Study the examples, and then choose the best answer to complete the each
sentence.
Jhon Fettaro book is not olny well-written, but also very informative.
He claims music therapy can cure cancer. However, this is not supported by research.
Nevertheless, it´s avery interesting book to read.
1. According to Fettaro ,many people have recovered from illnesses ( )
music therapy
A Though
B even though
C because of
D although
2. Robert Lee is worried by the lack of scientific research.( ),he likes
the book.
A Although
B Nevertheless
C Despite
D Even tough
3. Music therapy is not very well known, ( ) it is becoming more popular.
A Although
B Nevertheless
C Despite
D Even Though
4. ( ) there aren´t many courses, there aren´t many qualified music
therapists.
A Because
B On the other hand
C Although
D Because of
5. It is not only difficult to find a music therapy course, but ( ) quite expensive.
A. it also is
B. is it also
C. it is also
D. also is it
6. ( ) these problems, more and more people are becoming interested in
music therapy.
A . Despite
B. However
C. Even though
D. Although
7. In some countries, music therapy is a recognized profession. ( ), in other
countries, it is not.
A. Even though
B. However
B. Although
D. Moreover
8. ( ) many people aren’t sure about the benefits of music therapy, modern
research shows it can work
A. However
B. Even though
C. Nevertheless
D. Despite

Talk about it
Make a group and discuss this question.
CAMILA
What music do you listen when you ……

 Are happy?
When I´m happy I listen pop songs.
 Are travelling?
When I´m traveling I like to listen alternative rock.
 Feel sad?
When I feel sad I listen Jazz.
 Are studying ?
When I´m studying I prefer to listen Bossa nova..
 Want to relax?
When I want to relax I listen reggae
 Have a party?
When I have a party I really like to Listen Reggaetón
 Get up in the morning?
When I get up in the morning I prefer to listen Pop-Rock
 Are with my friends?
When I´m with my friends I listen a variety of music it is a kind of mix of
whatever we want to listen.
MÓNICA
What music do you listen when you ……

 Are happy?
When I´m happy I listen romantic songs.
 Are travelling?
When I´m traveling I like to listen pop songs.
 Feel sad?
When I feel sad I classical music.
 Are studying ?
When I´m studying I prefer to listen reggae.
 Want to relax?
When I want to relax I listen jazz
 Have a party?
When I have a party I really like to Listen Reggaetón
 Get up in the morning?
When I get up in the morning I prefer to listen alternative rock
 Are with my friends?
When I´m with my friends I listen It is a combination since each one chooses a
song that he likes or the genres of the songs are chosen.

STUDENTS

Monica Valentina Ruiz Villada 100150302018

Maria Camila Piña Espinosa. 100150632018

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