Unit 4: MUSIC AND ARTS

A. PHONETICS
I. Put the words into the correct column according the underlined part.
special essential vision leisure musician
exhibition fiction sunshine closure social
treasure machine usually sure delicious
pleasure television champagne measure occasion
attention decision discussion collage conclusion

/ʃ/ /ʒ/
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II. Underline the letter(s) having the sounds /ʃ/ or /ʒ/ in the following sentences, and then read them
aloud.
1. Is there any special programme on television tonight?
2. He usually plays traditional music in his leisure time.
3. It’s his pleasure to become a musician.
4. It’s essential to have a vision of the future.
5. Let’s go to the exhibition to see the art treasures.

B. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

I. Complete the following text, using the words in the box.
subject saxophone pop star concert
band singing painting art

My friend’s name is Nick and he loves music. He is good at (1) and he can play the
guitar. He wants to learn the (2) when he is a bit older. He is already in a (3)
and they hope to play at the school (4) next term. He is also interested in (5)
so his favourite (6) at school is (7) . But to be honest, he can’t wait to
leave school and become a (8) !

II. Fill in each blank with the words from the box.
hands weddings trousers
rap drums India
Bhangra is from (1) and Pakistan. People traditionally played the
music at harvest time and also to celebrate New Year and (2) .
The most traditional instrument is a type of (3) .
Many modem pop artists mix bhangra with hip hop and (4) .
The dancers in Ayesha’s class learn the dance steps and how to move their (5)
.
Women wear colourful clothes including a shirt, (6) and a kind of scarf.