MUSIC IN OUR LIFE
To develop students' speaking skills maintaining free discussion; to reinforce their grammar habits of using phrases like "So do I" and "Neither do I" as responses showing their similar attitude, action or state in comparison with what a conversation partner has said.
Level:elementary Age: 12-14 |
-Are you fond of music? – Yes, I am. -So am I. -Do you listen to music while you are doing lessons? -Yes, I do - So do I /But I don’t (No, I don’t - Neither do I.) |
-Do you listen to music on your iPod, iPhone, mobile phone, MP3 player, tablet,computer, CD player or on radio? - I listen to music on my ... -So do I /But I don’t. I listen on my … |
-Do you use headphones or ear buds while listening? –I use … -So … I /But I … . I use… - Do you download music from the Internet? - Yes, I … - So… I. (No, I… -Neither… I.)
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- What’s your favourite music style? - My favourite music style is Hip Hop/ Rap/ Pop Jazz/Reggae|/Rock/ Techno/ folk / classical /heavy metal/... music. What about yours? - My favourite music style is…
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-Why do you like to listen to this music? - I like it because it is melodious /lovely/ energetic /rhythmic. What about you? - I like it because it is..
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- What style affects your nerves? - … affects my nerves. What about you? - As for me, it is hard to listen to … |
-Can you play any musical instrument? - Yes, I can. I can play the…/ -So … I /But I can’t. (No, I cannot. –Neither … I.) |
-What musical instrument would you like to play? -I would like to play the… What about you? -I would like to play the…
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-Can you sing well? - Yes, I … - So… I. / But I … (No, I…-Neither… I.) - What’s your favourite song? -My favourite song is … |
-Do you sing in a choir or in a group? - Yes, I… - So… I. / But I … (No, I … . -Neither… I.) |
-Do you dance to music? - Yes, I … - So… I. / But I … (No, I … . -Neither… I.) |
-Who is your favourite singer? - My favourite singer is… When I’m in a sad mood I listen to his/her songs and feel much better. What about yours?
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- My favourite singer is… He/She has a lovely /strong / pleasant / voice. |
- What is your favourite band? -My favourite band is “…”.What about yours? - One of my favourite bands is… |
-Where do they come from? -They come from … What kind of music does your favourite group play? -They play … music. |
- What language do they (does this band) sing in? -They sing in … |
-Why do you like this group? When I listen to their songs I feel delight, pleasure and a sense of happiness… |
-Why do you like this band? - Their songs make me feel cheerful, happy, relaxed, delightful... |
-Have you ever been to your favourites concert? I have never been to their concert but I watched it on TV/in the Internet./I have been… What about you? - I… |
- Which is more important to you, music or watching films? -As for me. it is more important for me to… What about you? -What music do your parents prefer to listen to? |