Завдання на тему "Music"

Завдання № 1. Прочитайте та перекладіть текст.

«Music № 1»

Can you think of a day without music? We can hear music everywhere: in the streets and at home, over the radio and on TV, in the shops and in the parks. People all over the world are fond of music. They listen to music, they dance to music, they learn to play musical instruments.

But what is music? Specialists explain that music isn't only a combination of pleasant sounds. It is an art which reflects life. There are a lot of different kinds of music. Some of them appeared long ago, and some are modern. For example, folk music appeared long ago, but it is still alive. There are many local performers, choirs and folk groups in Russia; but perhaps the most famous singer is Nadezhda Babkina. Folk songs are very tuneful and pleasant to listen to. Classical music is often associated with the music of the past. However, this style also includes music being written now, and we may speak of modern classical music. Rap is a modern musical style where the singer speaks or shouts the words in time to music with a steady beat. Such groups as Public Enemy or House of Pain are leaders in this style.

Great Britain has produced more popular music stars than any other country. Over the last 30 years’ rock and pop music have been very popular in Britain. The Beatles, with their style of singing, eloquent and exciting, is still one of the most popular groups. British groups often set new trends in music. New styles, groups and singers continue to appear. Some of the more recent pop groups are Dire Straits, Eurhythmics and Spice Girls. Many of the new bands have been able to use the changes in technology to develop their music. Computerized drum machines, synthesizers and other electronic instruments are now just as popular as the piano and electric guitars.

Tastes differ. So people's musical interests range from pop and rock music, which are extremely popular nowadays, especially among young people, to classical music and opera.

My favorite style of music is pop music, because it is breathtaking and full of energy. When I listen to pop music it makes me remember happy times and forget the problems of everyday life. It helps me to relax when I'm tired, and entertains me when I'd like to have fun. My favorite group is Abba. It was formed in 1973 in Sweden. Abba's cheerful tunes made them international pop stars and one of the most successful groups of the seventies. Their most famous songs ("Waterloo", "Money, Money, Money", "Knowing Me, Knowing You", etc.) often topped European charts. Though the group doesn't exist anymore, it is still popular with people of all ages. I can't but admire their style of singing. I find it fascinating and overwhelming. When I have free time I listen to their records. I also like having background music while I am working.

I don't mind listening to dance music, especially when I go to disco clubs. This style of music is catchy and I like catchy tunes. It makes me more energetic.

It's a pity that many young people like to listen only to modern music. As for me, I also enjoy listening to classical music. I find it tuneful and appealing. Classical music is always a complex of emotions. It gives me delight, pleasure and a sense of happiness. Some pieces of classical music are really wonderful. Not long ago I listened to the First Piano Concerto, composed by Tchaikovsky. The power of his music captivated me. The impression was overwhelming.

The music I hate is heavy metal. I find it noisy and dreadful. When I listen to this style of music it presents to my mind pictures of dark days. Though some young people are fond of this style of music, it is not to everyone's taste. To my mind, music too loud can destroy our ears. I am indifferent to other styles of music. For example, I don't mind listening to jazz. Improvisation is an important part of this style, that's why a jazz song may sound a little different each time it is played. I think that jazz is a mixture of many different kinds of music, but I consider it a bit complicated.

My mother and father approve of my tastes in music. Though they prefer to listen to classical and "bard music", they think that, on the whole, modern music is not too bad. My parents agree that each generation has its own tastes.

It goes without saying that music plays a very important role in people's lives. It reflects our moods and emotions. Music appeals to our hearts and transforms our feelings. It conquers our souls and enriches our minds. Besides, listening to music is the perfect way to spend free time and not to feel bored. You can hardly find a person who doesn't like or need music and who never sings or dances. Music is beauty in sounds; it is our magic source of inspiration.

Завдання № 2. Прочитайте та перекладіть текст № 2 і № 3. Дайте відповіді на питання.

                                                                       «Music № 2»

     Music plays a big role in our life. Can you think of a day without it? We hear music everywhere: in the street, in shops, in parks and at home. Music follows us from childhood and we can't live without it. We listen to music when we are happy or sad, we dance to it and we learn to play music, too. Music is not a combination of sounds, it is art. There are a lot of kinds of music: classical music, jazz, popular music or pop-music, rock and club music. They are all different, but still people listen to them and enjoy. Music reflects our life, our feelings and emotions.

    I prefer pop-music. I have no favorite pop group. I just listen to the songs and melodies I like. My brother loves rock music. His favorite rock groups are Aria and Rammstein. Sometimes he turns the music up and enjoys it.

My father likes classical music. His favorite composer is Mozart. Sometimes he listens to Vivaldi or Tchaikovsky. When I am in a bad mood I can listen to classical music, too. It calms me and I start feeling better.

     As for my mother, she is fond of Elvis Presley. She can listen to his songs all day. She says that he is great and his voice makes her forget about everyday problems.

     I like to go to clubs and discos. Most of them play club music: trance or techno. I like to dance to such music, but I can't listen to it alone. The beats and sounds are too aggressive sometimes and I usually have a headache later.

    My friend studies in a musical college. She likes folk music. Students of this college usually sing and dance to it. I have been to the concerts where they performed and I enjoyed it a lot.

     Nobody knows when music appeared, but I think that if there were no music, our life would be very boring and sad.

Questions:
1. What is music? Why does it play a big role in our life?
2. What kinds of music do you know?
3. What are your favorite kinds of music?
4. Do you have a favorite group or a composer?
5. What music do your relatives like to listen to?

«Music № 3» (Great Britain)

The British have not been regarded as a particularly musical people and, from the end of the 17th century until the 20th century, there were relatively few British composers of international renown.

Before the 16th century, musical life was centred on the church, especially the cathedrals and the royal chapels. The choral works of John Taverner, William Byrd and Thomas Tallis are still performed today, most notably by the choirs of King's College, Cambridge and Christ Church in Oxford. Secular music in the 16th century included the instrumental work of William Byrd and Orlando Gibbons and the madrigals of Gibbons and Thomas Morley.

Henry Purcell, famous for his opera Dido and Aeneaf (1689), has been described as the last great English composer before the 20th century. John Gay's The Beggar's Opera (1728), is still occasionally performed, and the comic operas of Gilbert and Sullivan are among the few 19th century British works that are still part of the repertoire.

The 20th century saw a renaissance in British music with the work of composers such as Delius, Hoist, Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Walton, Tippett, Maxwell Davies and Britten. Britten in particular came to be regarded as a specially "English" composer, partly through the English themes of several of his operas but also through the folk songs and church music that provided the inspiration for many of his other works.

There is now a flourishing musical life in Britain with more people going to concerts than ever before. The BBC plays an important part in the development of music both by commissioning new work and by supporting orchestras. The BBC Radio 3 programme, which is broadcast throughout the day and evening, is devoted mainly to music. Many British orchestras and musical groups have an international reputation. They include the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO), the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Philharmonia, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, and others. Famous choirs include the Bach Choir and the Royal Choral Society. Music festivals held annually include those at Bath and Aldeburgh, and the Three Choirs Festival, held at Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester in turn. The popular series of Promenade Concerts held every summer in the Royal Albert Hall, London, are broadcast by the BBC.

At a more modest level, almost all schools and colleges have an orchestra, and many towns have a choral society. Music in the home is more likely to be listened to than played, but many homes have a piano.

Questions:
1. What was musical life centred on before the 16th century?
2. Were there many British composers of international renown before the 20th century?
3. What is Britten famous for?
4. What happened with British music in 20th century?
5. What famous British orchestras and choirs do you know?
6. What role does the BBC play in the development of music?

Завдання № 3. Вставте в текст слова які знаходяться в таблиці.

«Music in Our Life»

There are so many 1._____________ of music in our life. For example, rap and pop music, rock and alternative music, industrial and 2._____________ music, drum & bass and techno music, and, of course, classic music. Different 3._____________ like different music. The scientists say that they can define your character if they know what music you like. For example, they suppose that people who 4._____________ rock music are very clever and reasonable. British scientists confirm that the most of 5._____________ people listen to the aggressive music as metal and rock. Scientists say that these people are good students, because of their 6._____________ and assiduousness. I agree with this statement, because I think that music shows your soul and nature.
   As for me, my favorite group is "Linkin Park". They sing in different 7._____________, such as: alternative, new metal, heavy 8._____________ and rock. I like this group because of good texts and unusual musical decisions. This 9._____________ was formed in 1996. They released 9 albums. I like all their songs without distinction. My favorite 10._____________ is “In The End”. There are six men in this group: Chester Bennington, Mike Shinoda, Rob Burdon, David Farell, Bred Delson and Joe Hahn. The most prominent person of the group is Chester Bennington. He is very talented. Also, I like him because he overcame his drug addiction and made his musical 11._____________. Nowadays he is taken the 27th place in the hit parade list of “100 of all times top heavy metal vocalists”. He 12._____________ poems and composes music.
    I always adored people who compose music and write poems. I think that such people are very talented. Also, I believe that they can draw 13._____________ and show their feelings by their music or poems. They can make you cry or laugh. Moreover, they make you think about global problems or you may lie soft and just 14._____________ while you are listening to the music.
    I guess that we can’t live without music. My motto is: “Silence is killing!” As for me, I always listen to the music, when I’m happy or when I’m unhappy. It helps me in my everyday life. I listen to the music everywhere: at home, in the 15._____________, in the street.
   Nowadays we have relaxing music, which we use in medicine. More helpful than all kinds of music is classic music by such famous composers as Bach, 16._____________, Mozart and Vivaldy.
   Music is everywhere! It’s on television, over radio, in all movies! Can you imagine any movie without music?! Of course not. What if you watch 17._____________ without sound, what if you see ballet without music, what if you hear voices without 18._____________ at the opera? Our life will be boring without music.

Завдання № 4. Перекладіть речення українською мовою.

1. Early childhood is also a time when drama, dance and music have a significant part to pay.

2. Oh, what beautiful music!

3. A lot of jazz and classical music was part of my music too, thanks to my uncle.

4. I've never been a big fan of country music.

5. Lincoln High has a good music program.

6. He arranged his music on the stand.

7. It was an odd period in music.

8. The club has live music every Saturday night.

9. The Royal College of Music

10. What kind of music does your band play?

11. What kinds of music do you like?

12. After the win, there was one more piece of music.

13. Would you like to listen to some music?

14. Did you study music at school?

15. My daughter teaches music.

16. I felt very moved by the sincerity of worship, the music, the servers - such dignity.

17. The music was so loud you couldn't carry on a conversation.

18. Off in a corner by yourselves, you slow-danced to music only you could hear.

19. They went to cultural events, they took music lessons.

20. To help the process, Napster has published the email addresses of key music business execs on its site.

Завдання № 5. Знайдіть закінчення речень.

Завдання № 6. Заповніть таблицю використовуючи текст «About music».

«About music»

"If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music." – Albert Einstein 

To my mind, people cannot live without music. We hear it everywhere: at home, in the street, in shopping malls, in any concert halls. We compose the music, listen to it and dance to it. 

But what is music? Specialists explain that music isn't only a combination of pleasant sounds. It is an art that reflects life. There are a lot of different kinds of music. Some of them appeared a long time ago, and some are modern. For example, pop and rap music, rock and indie music, industrial, disco and techno music, and, of course, never forget classic music and folk. Folk songs are very melodious and pleasant. Classical music is often associated with the music of the past. However, this style also includes music being written now, we call it neo-classical music. Rap is a modern musical style where the performer speaks or shouts out the words in rhymes to a certain drum loop. I think everyone knows Eminem or Beastie Boys. 

Music plays an important role in movies. It emphasizes the depth of feelings of actors. It makes tense moments more exciting and pleasant moments more tender. Films would be boring and not interesting without music. 

When I was a teenager, I liked listening to pop music. I think you remember Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Nsync and their songs about unrequited love. Recently I’m keen on rock and indie music. When I need to focus on an important task I turn on the Queen or Aerosmith. When I want to relax after a stressful day I listen to classical music. It gives me delight, pleasure and a feeling of happiness. Some pieces of classical music are really wonderful. By the way, I used to play the piano some time ago. 

Music is beauty in sounds and our magic source of inspiration.