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UNIT 2

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Exposure

A The sound of music

Look at the two musicians in the photos. Duke Ellington is a jazz pianist and Foxy Brown is a rapper. Choose from these adjectives and nouns to complete the statements about their music.

old aggressive fast electric famous creativeinstrument jazz recordings piano rap voice

1 Duke played the very well. His style sounds

-fashioned now.

2 Foxy Brown sings . Her style can be rather .

3 She likes beats. Her is loud and clear.

4 Duke wrote music for his and for his bands. He was a very

composer because he always had fresh ideas.

5 He didn’t use any instruments when he played classical

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6 Duke made lots of , but today, a singer like Foxy Brown

can only become with music videos.

B Regular or irregular past simple?

The words below are past simple forms, with the letters mixed up. Write the forms in the correct column. An example has been given.

werg now epylad dliev flet tower wedtan mebace

infinitive regular irregular

1 leave left

2 become

3 grow

4 live

5 play

6 want

7 win

8 write

C Mini-biographies

Read these texts and put the verbs in the past simple, as in the example.

1 Charlie Parker (1920–1955) lives in New York City. Although he produces jazz music, he also wants to create a combination of jazz and classical. He starts in his first band in 1937, but he leaves it after one year.

lived

Help

The blue words are adjec-tives, the red words are nouns. Use an adjective and a noun in each sentence.

Help

Some past simple forms are regular (-ed ending) and others are irregular. Check the most important irregular past simple forms in your Grammar Resource (LG p. 39).

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2 Stéphane Grappelli (1908–1997) is a French jazz musician. He plays the violin. Because his parents die when he is little, he grows up in a home. Later on, he studies at the Conservatoire de Paris. He goes on to work in the silent film indus-try. He plays with a lot of famous artists in his lifetime. He wins many awards.

3 Ella Fitzgerald is born in 1917 and dies in 1996. When she is 17, she wins a prize of

$25 in a competition. At the end of her career, she earns millions! She sings for over 57 years.

D His story, her story

Interview a member of your family. Write their biography on a separate piece of paper, using the prompts below. Put the text in the third person.

I was born in …I now live in … Before that, I lived in …The coolest thing that ever happened to me was …I’m really good at …I play the … When I was little, I played the …I really like … music.I often go to … concerts and …

E Mix your music

Listen to the pieces of music by Louis Armstrong and Missy Elliott. Make statements by connecting the suitable parts of sentences. Add your personal opinion, using and or but.

Louis’ style sounds

Missy’s voice

The mix of songs

The two pieces

can be a little aggressive,

fit together quite well,

swings like the good old times,

happier than hers,

makes for an exciting medley,

but I like it a lot.

and

F Jumbled biographies

Read the extracts from Missy and Satchmo’s biographies that have been mixed up. Complete the gaps and highlight the parts with two different colours.

“Satchmo” was born in 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana. father left the family

when was a baby, so was raised by grandmother and

mother. “Missy” grew up with parents, but when was twelve,

parents separated and stayed with mum. When was twelve,

was arrested for firing a handgun in the air for fun. When was in high

school, founded first band, Sista, with a handful of friends.

became a professional trumpet player when was still a teenager. Soon after,

emerged as the first superstar of jazz music. Just a few years later,

wrote and produced several hit singles for other artists, together with partner.

Help

Give the language support to your interviewee if necessary.

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Tip

Read the biographical texts about the two superstars on page 23 in the Course Book again before you do F.

He started playing the violin when he was 5.

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Task A

A Types of instruments

Listen to the recordings of instruments and write the numbers of the recordings on the correct lines. Then match the definitions by drawing lines.

numbers categories definitions

A wind instrument produces a sound when a string is plucked or played with a bow.

A stringed instrument generate sounds when you strike them.

Keyboard instruments creates sounds artificially, by giving out an electrical audio signal.

An electronic instrument are played by pressing down keys which then pluck strings or produce an airflow.

Percussion instruments generates a sound when air is made to vibrate in it.

B Sound questions

Form questions using who or which. Then answer them with a short answer.

Example: keep / band / together D Who keeps the band together? Pete does.

1 instrument / make / very low sound

Which

2 instrument / generate / rhythmic sounds

3 play / several / types / drums

Who

4 play / piano / without / band

5 instrument / can be / like / band / alone

C A student band

Complete sentences 1– 4 about four young musicians with the correct forms of these words. Then answer the questions in 5.

down finger hand instrument play press use sound

1 Alan his mouth to produce a column of air in his instrument. He also

uses his to press down keys that close holes in the instrument.

2 Beth her instrument with both her hands. She sometimes

presses a pedal too, to make the sounds last longer.

3 Carlo plugs his in and then strums the strings with his right

hand, using his left to them down on a wooden bar.

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Tip

Look at Step 4 on page 25 of your Course Book again.

Remember

Pete plays the drums, Candy plays the saxophone, Jaco plucks the bass and Diana plays the piano and sings.

Where were we?

Excuse me, please, could you give

us a hand?

Are you ready?

Can I make a suggestion?

Give me a moment.

We’ve finished.

I think that’s it.

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4 Deniz holds his instrument in one and slaps it with the other.

This creates a rhythmic and makes some little bells jingle.

5 Who plays … the piano? the saxophone? the tambourine? the electric guitar?

D Language for pairwork

When do you use these phrases? Link the speech bubbles with the categories. Then write an extra sentence under each speech bubble from the same category. One has been done for you.

CategoriesStarting workContinuing workAsking for more timeAsking for helpDiscussing what to doFinishing work

E Asking questions in group work

These questions have become mixed up. Rewrite the questions, adding a suitable red ending to the green beginnings. Write replies.

1 What do we to report back? 4 Could you explain taking a break?2 How about we have to read? 5 How much do have to do?3 How is this this to me, please? 6 Who is going word spelt?

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F Troubles in the band

Sandra, Rosie and Mina can’t agree about who should be the band leader. Think of some more reasons each can give. Say them.

1 I’m Sandra on drums. I’m the one who keeps the beat and I … that’s why I’m the natural leader.

2 Hey, I’m Rosie on the guitar. I’m the only one who can play a nice melody. Also, … and … So you see, I’m the boss.

3 My voice is loud and clear and I play all the low sounds on my bass. Come on, I … and on top of that … It’s clear, Mina, I’m the one.

Help

Find extra sentences in the Resource bank (page 14) and / or in Speaking Support D Managing pair and group work. (LG p. 174)

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Help

Listen to Pete, Candy, Jaco and Diana from Step 4 on page 25 of the Course Book again or read the script in the Resource bank (page 14).

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Focus on language

A The form of the passive voice

Look at the example to review how the present passive is formed.

verb be + past participle

Example: How is sound produced by an electric guitar?

Find the forms of be and the past participle in the jumbled sentences on the guitar and highlight them as in the example. Then write sentences.

1 or / are / One / plucked / strings / more

2 strings / the / in / are / vibration / result, / As / set / a

3 an / into / signal / Vibration / is / transformed / electric

4 and / a / The / speaker / amplified / is / sent / signal / to

B Using the past simple

Listen to the past simple rap with your eyes closed. Then listen again and clap or sing along. Write the correct forms of the verbs in the gaps.

Kairfrea, a boy from Kansas, (1) up in a small town. Because his parents

(2) up, he (3) home when he was only 15 years old. He

(4) to see the big wide world. Once he (5) a small banjo

in a music shop. Nobody (6) him, and he wasn’t arrested. He then

(7) himself to play the instrument. He never (8) any

lessons, but he soon (9) the fastest banjo player in the state. He

always improvised and never (10) a song down on paper. He never

(11) an award either, but he (12) the best unknown

country music player. No one ever (13) about Kairfrea in the news-

papers or (14) his music on the radio.

C Past questions and answers

Match the questions and answers. Write sentences as in the example on a piece of paper. Example: Missy Elliott grew up with her mother.

Did Missy Elliott grow up with her father? No, at the age of 25.1 Was Louis Armstrong born in New York? No, with her mother.2 Did Missy form a band with her sisters? No, a dream house.3 Did she sign a contract when she was 21? No, the cornet and the trumpet.4 Did Louis live in a mixed-sex children’s home? No, in New Orleans.5 Did he ever play the trombone? No, it was the man who stole it.6 Did Missy buy her mum a Lamborghini? No, with some of her friends.7 Did she crash her car into a tree? No, in a boys’ home.

Look at Step 1 on page 27 in your Course Book again.

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D A strange instrument

Listen to a tune played with the waterphone. Write the verbs in brackets in the present passive voice, as in the example.

The waterphone (1 inspired) is inspired by the Tibetan Water Drum.

It (2 recognise) as a musical instrument. Each waterphone

(3 make) by hand. Waterphones (4 play)

by using water in the interior where tones (5 bend) to

create water echoes. Waterphones (6 use) in movies and in live

performances. They (7 find) in many different sizes.

E A glamourous biography

Read through the text about Beyoncé in the Resource bank (page 14). It is in the active voice. Change the verbs into the passive in the text below, as in the example.

Beyoncé (1) was raised in Houston, Texas. She (2) in

various performing arts schools and (3)

to singing and dancing competitions as a child. She

(4) as the lead singer for the R & B band

Destiny’s Child. Her debut solo (5) in

2003. She (6) five Grammys in that

year. Although she was successful, it (7)

that she suffered from depressions. She (8)

of being responsible for the band’s split. Beyoncé

(9) to a famous rapper in 2008. More

than 100 million CDs with her music (10)

by record stores.

F A trashy band

Read the text about a band. Replace each symbol with a meaningful word and write the verbs in brackets in the correct form. Write the words on the lines next to the text.

Did you know you can make music with rubbish? There

is a band (call) Neptune. They are a noise music

from Boston, USA. What’s unique about them is that all

their are made out of old scrap metal. The bass, for

example, (build) using an old video cassette recorder.

Their drums (make) from things found in the

household trash! They (begin) playing together in 1994 for

a school art project. Neptune haven’t really (succeed) in the

music business up to now, but they have some loyal .

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Remember

passive = be + past participle

Help

Listen to the recording of the text for help.

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Task B

A Favourite songs

Ruben, Boris and Linda are talking about their favourite pieces of music. List the in-struments they mention. Add a next to the instrument which each of them likes best.

Ruben Boris Linda

B The meaning of music

Read these texts and the explanations for some of the words. For each explanation, find the word in the texts and highlight it. Write the number of the line after each ex-planation.

Song A: There’s a steady drum beat at the beginning and then the singer starts with her sweet smooth voice, like pure sugar. Then the drums find another pattern and a second singer joins in, but in a muffled, raspy voice – you can hardly hear it and it sounds as if it hurts to sing. In the middle of the song, the drum beat is interrupted by a guitar solo. I wasn’t so keen on this song!

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Song B: This song was much better. It has a very funky rhythm and there are often bursts from strange instruments, like horns. When the music starts, there’s a strange twanging sound, maybe from a harp. Then the singer starts in with his wonderfully unique voice. The song ends with a solo on the double bass. It’s unusual, I know, but it sort of calms you down.

1 in music, a regular stress

2 the sounds that are made when people speak or sing

3 becomes part of something

4 like something

5 begins doing something

6 something that’s not very normal

7 it makes you feel quiet

C Like it or not

Read these sentences and decide in which of the gaps the word like is missing. Write it in red if like is a verb and in blue if it’s a preposition. One gap in each sentence will remain empty.

Examples: I like Beyoncé. It sounds like a waterfall.

1 The singer I best of all is Joanna Newsom.

2 The band played heavy metal rock, which I don’t .

3 The first song was a blues tune, it sounded so sad.

4 a beginner, she missed the beat and started late.

5 My grandmother used to opera, and Zara Kikowska was

her favourite singer.

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My favourite style / song is …I like this kind of … in general.What I love / like about it is …I’m (especially) keen (+ preposition) …I think the voice / piano … sounds (adjective)The (instrument / voice) sounds like a (noun)

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6 Jackson Michaels behaves a real star, and he only plays

in the biggest halls, whether the people it or not.

D Expressing likes and dislikes

Listen to extracts from three songs. Match the songs with the drawings and music styles. Choose phrases from the language support and write 7 sentences about your favourite style of music on a piece of paper. Write some negative sentences too.

Song 1: Wade in the water Song 2: School days Song 3: I am somebody

rock ’n’roll hip-hop work song

E Putting words together

Listen to the extracts from the songs again. What is the sequence of instruments and voices at the beginning of each part? The pictures show the sequence. Write the titles of the songs. Then, write sentences, adapting the words if necessary.

A Song: B Song: C Song:

1 The song / begin / some / drum beats, then / electric piano / play / a few / high notes

2 First / there / be / single guitar, / then / drummer / start / short beat / finally / singer /

come in

3 The piano / start / immediately / follow / by / male voice

4 Later / in / song, / another man / sing / background vocals

5 The singer’s / style / singing / be / like / speaking / rhythm

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Help

Study the language support on page 32 in the Course Book for more help.

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Focus on skills

A Asking questions about musicians

Look at the picture and write questions that you could ask about the musicians.

1 Who these musicians? What names?

2 What instruments right now?

3 What other they play?

4 What kind play?

5 Where from?

6 Who for? Do you think anyone is listening?

B Reading for details

Read these texts by two fans who are presenting their favourite songs and bands. Look at the sentences below. Say if they are true for TMBG, for FF, for both or for neither of them.

TMBG – They really ARE giants!My favourite song is called “Birdhouse in your soul” by They Might Be Giants. I really like it because the lyrics are both funny and sad. The music is cool – it’s upbeat and funky. There’s a strong beat. I especially like the unusual combinations of strange instruments. The singer’s voice is easy to understand. The song’s rhythm makes me feel happy and the lyrics are really interesting. I’m a fan of alternative music and I love They Might Be Giants more than any other band!

FF = Franz Ferdinand forever!The song I listen to most often is “No you girls” by Franz Ferdinand. It’s a rhythmic and noisy song. There’s a great moment when the two guitars are duelling each other. The lyrics are a bit provocative: “No, you girls never know how you make a boy feel”. The lead singer sings alone some of the time, and then he is joined by two more voices, so there’s a nice chorus. The name Franz Ferdinand is strange for a UK band. Well, it may not be very sexy, but they’re great musicians.

TMBG FF neither

1 The band is completely usual or normal.

2 This band’s music is upbeat, which probably means something positive.

3 The writer thinks the lyrics are a little aggressive.

4 The singer sings very clearly.

5 Some of the time, three band members sing together.

6 The writer thinks that the song is loud.

7 The words are interesting to listen to.

8 The writer’s feelings about the music are mixed.

Tip

Do you know “They Might Be Giants” or “Franz Ferdinand”? Check these bands out on the Internet.

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C Miss Rosa Parks

Listen to the song “Sister Rosa” by the Neville Brothers and number the pictures in the correct order. Complete the gaps with suitable words or words from the song. Listen again to check your answers.

Sister Rosa Parks was tired one day after a (1) on her job

When all she wanted was a well deserved (2)

Not a scene from an (3) mob.

A bus driver said, “Lady, you got to get up

’cause a (4) wants that seat.”

But Miss Rosa said, “No, not no more

I’m gonna sit here and rest my (5) .”

Now, the police came without fail

And (6) Sister Rosa off to jail.

And 14 dollars was her fine,

Brother Martin Luther King (7) it

was our time.

The people of Montgomery sit down to talk

It was (8) all gods’ children should walk

Until segregation was brought to its knees

And we obtain (9) and equality, yeah!

D Edit the text

Read through this summary of Rosa Parks’ act. On each line, include either the word that is missing or cross out the word that shouldn’t be there. Edit the text as shown.

Rosa Parks, an African-American woman, was there sitting on a bus in there

Montgomery, Alabama. The bus driver told to move to the back of the bus her

1 so a white passenger could take her seat the front. Parks refused to move.

2 She tired of being treated as a lower class person because of the colour of

3 her skin. The bus driver called her the police, and Rosa Parks was arrested.

4 After that, the black community of Montgomery organised bus boycott.

5 For like 382 days, the public bus system was boycotted by the African-

6 American population. Dozens of public buses stood idle for months the bus

7 company got into the serious financial problems. Finally, the law requiring

8 segregation on public buses was lifted. Rosa Parks, she who had been

9 sentenced to pay a $ 14 fine, honoured with several awards for her courage.

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Tip

Read through the text on page 34 in your Course Book again before you start.

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Checkpoint

B I can understand information about music and musical instruments

Listen to a musician talking about jazz. Pause the CD player as often as you want. Decide if the statements below are true (T) or false (F).

1 The speaker describes jazz as America’s classical music because it takes elements of

American culture and combines them in a unique way.

2 The speaker says jazz is a special way of expressing yourself.

3 The speaker says that jazz is an important part of American life and that everybody

should know something about it.

4 Jazz hasn’t changed very much over the years.

5 Most people know that jazz started during the time of slavery.

6 The speaker says that different types of music can say the same thing, but in

different ways.

C I can use the language of pair work

a Write the words in italics in the correct order. Careful: means that you won’t need all the words.

1 To say that you’re not sure of something: in / you / that / How / do / English? / say

2 To make a suggestion: about / our / tell / classmates / this / person. / Shall / Let’s

3 To ask about your classmate’s favourite artist: best? / Which / liking / most? / do /

artist / Witch / you / like

4 To show that you’re not sure how to write a word in English: spelling / do / How /

that / are / in / spilling / English? / spell / you / spill

b Now write the missing words in the gaps.

5 To say that you don’t quite know if your solution in a crossword puzzle is correct:

I number three across is “rubber duck”, but I’m not .

6 To ask a classmate for a word in a crossword puzzle:

you what number seven across ?

7 To say that a solution is not correct:

Wait a , number five be right.

8 To say that you’ve finished:

I think ’s it. We’ve .

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E I can read the description of a song and identify it by listening to several examples

Read the texts that describe songs. Then listen to three music samples. Tick the text which describes the music best.

1 A The song starts with a solo. Then the singer is interrupted by bass, guitar and drums. As the singing continues, more people join in this funky rhythm.

B The song starts with a drum beat and then the singer starts humming. After a while you can hear the words the singer sings and also the backup singers.

C The song starts with a solo guitar and then bass and drums join in. Then the singer comes in and takes turns with the guitar throughout the rest of the song.

D There’s a steady drum with piano at the beginning and the singer immediately joins in in a sweet, smooth voice. Suddenly, the song continues at double speed.

2 A The song starts with a drum beat and then the singer starts humming. After a while you can hear the words the singer sings and also the backup singers.

B There’s a steady drum with piano at the beginning and the singer immediately joins in in a sweet, smooth voice. Suddenly, the song continues at double speed.

C The song starts slowly and steadily with a guitar and some drums. After a while a strange voice comes in. Towards the end, perhaps you hear more voices.

D The song starts with a solo guitar and then bass and drums join in. Then the singer comes in and takes turns with the guitar throughout the rest of the song.

3 A The song starts slowly and steadily with a guitar and some drums. After a while a strange voice comes in. Towards the end, perhaps you hear more voices.

B The song starts with a solo. Then the singer is interrupted by bass, guitar and drums. As the singing continues, more people join in this funky rhythm.

C The song starts with a solo guitar and then bass and drums join in. Then the singer comes in and takes turns with the guitar throughout the rest of the song.

D The song starts with a drum beat and then the singer starts humming. After a while you can hear the words the singer sings and also the backup singers.

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Resource bank

UNIT 2

Task A

DWait, please.Let’s start.How do we go on from here?We need some help.I need to think.Can I say something?

F Script1 Hi, I’m Pete. To me, rhythm is the most important thing in music, and in the band everybody follows my rhythm. That’s a nice feeling! I can make them play faster, slower, but also louder or softer. I keep the band together – they say that a good drummer is the jazz band’s glue. But what I like best about playing the drums is that it’s a bit like doing sport and playing music at the same time. It can also be hard work!2 My name’s Candy, hello. I want to tell you what I like about my instrument. Well, I chose it when I was a kid, I was just eight when I started. I remem-ber one of my dad’s records with a picture of a saxo-phone player on the sleeve, so the beautifully shim-mering instrument may have had some influence too, but I suppose it’s mostly the sound that caught me. And I still love that sound, that it can be smooth and sharp. And of course I like leading the tune, playing the melody.3 Hi, Jaco’s my name and I play the bass, both the double bass and the electric bass guitar. I love closing my eyes and feeling the deep sounds in my whole body. The bass is very important for every kind of music, it’s the basis of the band. Have you ever heard a band playing without the bass? It sounds ridiculous! That’s also something I like about my instrument: You often don’t hear it when it’s there, but you notice when it’s missing.4 Hi there, I’m Diana … and you know, talking about melody, harmony, rhythm – well, I can play every-thing at the same time. Very often, my left hand does the rhythm and harmony part, and my right hand plays the melody – or I can even sing the tune. That’s what I like most about my instrument: I can play the whole music by myself, but I can also play with friends.

Focus on language

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Beyoncé’s parents raised their daughter in Houston, Texas. They also enrolled her in arts schools and exposed her to competitions as a child. A producer chose her as the lead singer of the band Destiny’s Child. A record company released her first solo album in 2003. The Recording Academy awarded her several Grammys. Newspapers reported about her depressions. They accused her of being responsible for the band’s split. Jay-Z, a rapper, married her in 2008. Record stores sold more than 100 million Beyoncé CDs.

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UNIT 2

Exposure

A 1 piano, old2 rap, aggressive3 fast, voice4 instrument, creative5 electric, jazz6 recordings, famous

B regular: 4 lived, 5 played, 6 wantedirregular: 2 became, 3 grew, 7 won, 8 wrote

C1 produced, wanted, started, left2 was, played, died, was, grew, studied,

went, played, won3 was, died, was, won, earned, sang

D Model text:My mother was born in Croatia in 1973. She lives with her family, her husband and two sons. She now lives in Wallisellen, but before that, she lived in Schwamendingen. Once or twice a year, she travels to see her relatives near Split …

E Suggested combinations:Louis’ style sounds happier than hers.Missy’s voice can be a little aggressive.The mix of songs makes for an exciting medley.The two pieces fit together quite well.

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Louis Armstrong Missy Elliott“Satchmo” was born in 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana. His father left the family when he was a baby, so he was raised by his grandmother and his mother. “Missy” grew up with her parents, but when she was twelve, her parents separated and she stayed with her mum. When he was twelve, he was arrested for firing a handgun in the air for fun. When she was in high school, she founded her first band, Sista, with a handful of friends. He became a professional trumpet player when he was still a teenager. Soon after, he emerged as the first superstar of jazz music. Just a few years later, she wrote and produced several hit singles for other artists, together with her partner.

Task A

A 1 Keyboard instruments are played by pressing

down keys …2 Percussion instruments generate sounds when

you strike them.3 A wind instrument generates a sound when air

is made to vibrate in it.4 An electronic instrument creates sounds artifi-

cially, by giving out an electrical audio signal.5 A stringed instrument produces a sound when

a string is plucked or played with a bow.

B 1 Which instrument makes a very low sound?

The bass does.2 Which instrument generates rhythmic sounds?

The drums do.3 Who plays several types of drums? Pete does.4 Who plays the piano without a band? Diana does.5 Which instrument can be like a band alone?

The piano can.

C1 uses, fingers, 2 plays, down, 3 instrument, press, 4 hand, soundBeth plays the piano. Alan plays the saxophone. Deniz plays the tambourine. Carlo plays the elec-tric guitar.

DStarting work: Are you ready? Extra: Let’s start.Continuing work: Where were we? Extra: How do we go on from here?Asking for more time: Give me a moment. Extras: I need to think. Wait, please.Asking for help: Excuse me, please, could you give us a hand? Extra: We need some help.Discussing what to do: Can I make a suggestion? Extra: Can I say something?Finishing work: I think that’s it.

E ( Suggested answers)1 What do we have to do?

( We have to answer these questions.)2 How about taking a break?

( That’s a good idea.)3 How is this word spelt? ( It’s spelt …)4 Could you explain this to me, please?

( No problem. It works like this: …)5 How much do we have to read?

( Just this short text here.)6 Who is going to report back?

( Do you want me to do it?)

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Focus on language

A 1 One or more strings are plucked.2 As a result, the strings are set in vibration.3 Vibration is transformed into an electric signal.4 The signal is amplified and sent to a speaker.

B 1 grew, 2 split, 3 left, 4 wanted, 5 stole, 6 saw, 7 taught, 8 took, 9 became, 10 wrote, 11 won, 12 was / became, 13 read, 14 heard

C1 Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans.2 Missy formed a band with some of her friends.3 She signed a contract at the age of 25.4 Louis lived in a boys’ home.5 He played the cornet and the trumpet.6 Missy bought her mum a dream house.7 The man who stole Missy’s car crashed it into

a tree.

D2 is recognised, 3 is made, 4 are played, 5 are bent, 6 are used, 7 are found

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2 was enrolled, 3 was exposed, 4 was chosen, 5 was released, 6 was awarded, 7 was reported, 8 was accused, 9 was married / got married, 10 were sold

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1 called, 2 band / group, 3 instruments, 4 was built, 5 were made, 6 began, 7 succeeded, 8 fans

Task B

A Ruben: drums, guitars , bongos, drums (percussion instruments)Boris: piano, violin , saxophoneLinda: bass guitar , electric piano, drums

B 1 beat (A1 + A9)2 voice (A3 + A6, B7)3 joins in (A5)4 keen (on) (A10)5 starts (A2 + B4)6 unusual (B9)7 calms you down (B9 –10)

C1 The singer I like best of all is Joanna Newsom.2 The band played heavy metal rock, which I

don’t like.3 The first song was like a blues tune, it sounded

so sad.4 Like a beginner, she missed the beat and

started late.5 My grandmother used to like opera, and Zara

Kikowska was her favourite singer.6 Jackson Michaels behaves like a real star, and he

only plays in the biggest halls, whether the people like it or not.

DSong 1: Wade in the water: work songSong 2: School days: rock ’n’rollSong 3: I am somebody: hip-hop

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A School days, B Wade in the water, C I am some-body1 The song begins with some drum beats, then

the / an electric piano plays a few high notes.2 First there is a single guitar, then the drummer

starts with a short beat and finally the singer comes in.

3 The piano starts and is immediately followed by a male voice.

4 Later in this song, another man sings back-ground vocals.

5 The singer’s style of singing is like speaking with a rhythm.

Focus on skills

A 1 Who are these musicians? What are their names?2 What instruments are they playing right now?3 What other instruments do / can they play?4 What kind of music do they play?5 Where are they from?6 Who are they playing for?

B 1 neither (TMBG: unusual, strange;

FF: a bit provocative, strange name)2 TMBG (“upbeat” means “full of hope or good

feelings”)3 FF (“The lyrics are a bit provocative”)4 TMBG (“The singer’s voice is easy to

understand.”)5 FF (“… and then he is joined by two more voices,

so there’s a nice chorus.”)6 FF (“noisy” means “making a lot of noise”)7 TMBG (the lyrics are interesting)8 neither (both writers like the music very much)

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CSequence of pictures: A 2 B 3 C 4 D 11 hard day, 2 rest, 3 angry, 4 white person, 5 feet, 6 took, 7 knew, 8 decided, 9 freedom

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1 at / in / near the front, 2 was tired, 3 her the police, 4 a bus boycott, 5 like 382, 6 for months and the bus, 7 into the serious financial problems, 8 she who had been, 9 was honoured

Checkpoint

B1 true, 2 true, 3 true, 4 false, 5 false, 6 true

5–6 points: I can understand an expert speaking about jazz music well.

3–4 points: I can get the main points from an expert’s talk.

fewer than 3 points: I have problems under-standing an adult talking about his field of knowledge. I’ll do more listening practice.

C1 How do you say that in English?2 Let’s tell our classmates about this person.3 Which artist do you like best / most?4 How do you spell that in English?5 I think number three across is “rubber duck”,

but I’m not sure.6 Do you know what number seven across

is / could be?7 Wait a minute, number five can’t be right.8 I think that’s it. We’ve finished.

7–8 points: I can use English to communicate with my classmates in groups really well and I’ll use my skills as often as I can.

4–6 points: I’m sometimes able to use English in group and pair work, and to improve my skills I’ll try to speak English even more in fu-ture.

fewer than 4 points: I don’t always manage to make myself understood in group work. That may be because I don’t get enough practice. In future, I’ll use more English and get help from the Language Guide and from language support.

E1 Text C2 Text B3 Text D

Give yourself 1 point per correct answer.

3 points: I can read and understand short texts and I have learnt a lot about popular music too.

2 points: I can get the main points from short texts about music.

1 point or less: Perhaps I didn’t concentrate enough in this easy task. I’ll do it again.