Drogi Słuchaczu,

Przed lekcją:
- włącz mikrofon i go zablokuj
- włącz kamerę +
- wycisz telefon

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i sprawdź, czy Twój mikrofon i słuchawki działają.
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Introduction

Listen to other students and guess words that are being described.
 Exercise 1
Ask your partner the following questions

1. How often do you listen to music?

2. Which types of music do you like listening to?

pop heavy metal
folk rap
jazz rock
classical other: _____

3. Which are your favourite musical instruments?

piano flute
trumpet saxophone
violin drums
guitar keyboard
 Exercise 1
Ask your partner the following questions

4. Have you ever learnt a musical instrument? If yes, which one?

If no, which one would you most like to learn?
5. Who is your favourite singer? Why do you like him / her?
6. Who is your favourite band? Why do you like them?
7. Would you like to be a musician? Why? / Why not?
8. Did you have music classes when you were at school?
9. If yes, what did you do during these classes?
 Exercise 2
Read the dialogues and explain the expressions in bold.

Dialogue I
A: This is a really difficult question. Have you got any ideas?
B: Well, I think that some music may be still popular then, for example The Beatles. What
about you?
A: Right. I think you’re right. I think some of the most popular stars will stay around.

Dialogue II
A: I think that hip-hop music is still the most popular amongst young people. What’s your
opinion?
B: Well, you may be right, but more and more young people listen to rap music too. Do you
agree with me?
A: Aren’t rap and hip-hop the same?
 Exercise 2
Read the dialogues and explain the expressions in bold.

Dialogue III

A: I don’t think it’s true. What do you think?

B: Hmm. Well, there are a lot, aren’t there? And some of the people who take part in them

aren’t really talented. Do you agree?

A: Yes, I agree with you. But, on the other hand, those people don’t usually win, do

they?
 Exercise 2
Try to answer the questions using the expressions in bold from the last exercise.

1. What is the most popular type of music amongst your age group? Why do you think this

music is so popular?

2. Some people think all modern pop music is rubbish. Do you agree with this opinion?

3. Do you think there are too many TV music competitions, e.g. Idol?
Why? / Why not?

4. Do you think it’s important that singers and bands write their own songs?

5. Mozart is still as popular now as he was 200 years ago. Do you think people will still

listen to today’s music in 200 years?

 Exercise 3
Discuss the arguments for and against organising music festivals. Try to use the expressions
given on the next slide.

STUDENT A

Write arguments for organising music festivals.

1. People have a chance to listen to live music.

2. _____________________________________________________

STUDENT B

Write arguments against organising music festivals.

1. A lot of people drink a lot of alcohol during music festivals.

2. ____________________________________________________
 Exercise 3
Discuss the arguments for and against organising music festivals. Try to use the expressions
given below.

Agreeing and disagreeing

 Yes, I agree, and… / but…

 I think you’re right, but…
 I’m not sure about that. Don’t you think… ?
 Actually, in my opinion…
 Yes, but what about…
 It could be (interesting) but I think that… would be even more
(fascinating).
 Exercise 4
Discuss the following questions.

1. How many CDs do you own?

2. How often do you buy new music?

3. What musician would you mostlike to meet? Why?

4. Do you prefer CDs or old vinyl records? Why?

5. Have you ever downloaded any music from the Internet? Did you have to pay for them?

6. Do you think downloading music from the Internet should be legal? Why?

7. Do certain songs bring memories to your mind? If so, which ones and why?
 Exercise 4
Discuss the following questions.

8. Is there any type of music that you can only hear in your country?

9. How has your opinion of good music changed over your lifetime? Is there anything you

liked years ago and now you don’t listen to it?

10. Why do you think English language music is so popular?

11. Can a singer/band be successful worldwide if they don’t sing in English?

12. Do you think music stars earn too much? Explain your opinion.

13. Do you prefer music in English or in your own language? Why?

14. Do you pay more attention to lyrics or music? Explain your point of view.
 Exercise 5
Explain one item from the list without saying which one they have chosen.

sing out of tune, sound technician, have a good ear,

song, concert, whistle, album, download music, choir,
loudspeaker, headphones, sing along to the song,
earplugs, hum, soundtrack, catchy song, vinyl, MP3
background music