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Unit: Music Is Everywhere Reading & Writing

PART1—READING

Task 1. Read the text.

Music in Our Lives

Music is everywhere in our lives. People listen to music at home, on the way to school, while doing homework or relaxing after a long day. Music helps people express their feelings and emotions. Some songs make us happy, others help us calm down or think.

There are many types of music. Teenagers often prefer pop, rock or hiphop, while adults may enjoy classical or jazz music. Everyone has their own favourite singer or band. Some people have listened to the same music for many years, others often change their tastes.

Concerts are special events for music lovers. People go to concerts to see their favourite performers live and feel the atmosphere. Loud music, bright lights and a big audience make concerts unforgettable. Music can bring people together and make moments special.

Task 2. Choose the correct answer.

1.     People listen to music

a)     only at concerts

b)     in different places

c)     only at home

2.     Music helps people

a)     forget their emotions

b)     express their feelings

c)     sleep better

3.     Teenagers often prefer

a)     classical music

b)     jazz music

c)     pop or rock music

4.     Adults may enjoy

a)     hip-hop

b)     jazz or classical music

c)     only pop music

5.     Concerts are special because

a)     music is very quiet

b)     people study music there

c)     people feel the atmosphere

6.     Music can

a)     separate people

b)     bring people together

c)     make people tired

Task 3. True / False / Not Given. Write T, F or NG.

1.     People listen to music only when they are happy.

2.     Music helps people relax after a long day.

3.     Everyone likes the same type of music.

4.     Some people have listened to the same music for many years.

5.     Concerts are usually quiet events.

6.     Music helps people share special moments.

Task 4. Find words in the text that mean:

1. someone who sings or plays music — 2. people who listen to music at a concert —

3.     music you like most —

4.     a live music event —

Task 5. Answer the questions.

1.     What types of music do adults usually enjoy?

2.     What makes concerts unforgettable?

Task 6. Make sentences.

1.     express / Music / feelings / helps / people / their / .

2.     bring / together / people / Music / can / .

PART2—WRITING

Task 7. Complete the sentences.

Use the words:

favourite           concert        music        performers        enjoy       audience

1.     Music is an important part of our lives, and many people           it every day.

2.     My  type of music is pop.

3.     We went to a         last weekend.

4.     The sang live on the stage. 5. The        was very big and loud.

6. I often listen to        when I relax.

Task 8. Writing

Write 8–10 sentences about music in your life. You can write about:

-    what types of music you like

-    your favourite singer or band

-    when you listen to music

-    concerts you have been to

-    why music is important to you