Exercises. Ex.1. Whose opinion are you likely to share?

Ex.1. Whose opinion are you likely to share? Why? Give your reasons for your point of view.

Ex. 2. There is a list of different types of books below, match the words with their definitions:

A	B
1) a cookery book	a) a book full of poems;
2) an autobiography	b) a book which gives information about how to do something, especially how a machine works;
3) a dictionary	c) a book full of maps;
4) a guidebook	d) an account of a person’s life written by that person;
5) a manual	e) a book which is popular and has sold a large number of copies;
6) a poetry book	f) a book which tells mainly about love and romance and usually has a happy ending;
7) an atlas	g) a book full of recipes and information on how to cook food;
8) a best-seller	h) a book for tourists which gives information about a town, area or country;
9) a romantic novel	i) a book about events that take place in future and often in other parts of the universe;
10) a science fiction book	j) a book in which the words of a language are listed in the ABC order, with their meanings and pronunciation;

3. Answer the following questions:

1) What kind of books do you often refer to?

2) Is reading your favourite pastime?

3) Do you think it is fair to say that young people used to read more than they do now?

4) They say that a good book is the best present. Do you agree with this statement?

5) Which viewpoint out of the ones expressed in the text is the closest to your own?

4. Write a small text about a book or books that have impressed you most of all. You can focus on the following questions:

• What is the book about? Who is it written by?
• When did you first read it? Do you re-read it from time to time?
• What is so special about the book?
• Do you have a similar - to the writer’s one- point of view on the problems described in the book?
• Would you recommend your friends to read the book?

The Power of Music **

Can you think of a day without music? There's music every­where: at home, in a concert hall, in parks, at the seaside and even in the forest. People can't live without music. They listen to mu­sic, they dance to music, and they learn to play musical instru­ments. Even if you want to — you can't escape from music.

But what is music? It's not only a combination of pleasant sounds. It is an art, which reflects life, people's ideas and emo­tions. Though music accompanies us, very few of us have any real idea of the effect music has on the human system. For many years it has been assumed that musical tastes are subjective that one person will like jazz while another prefers classical, those who prefer classical music think that it is always a complex of emotions, excitement; it contains the powerful appeal for listeners; it creates a special spiritual world for the listener which immensely enriches his inner life and makes him happy. But some people have an idea of classical music as of complicated art it's difficult to find the way into it.

As a result of changing times many young people today are moving towards new rhythms and new styles. The new rhythms are full of vigour and force; the times are happy and easily caught. It's simple, cheerful, and up-to-date. While listening to such music you can dance or just talk to friends.

But it has been scientifically proved in America and Australia that certain types of music will have a particular effect on us, regardless of whether we like them or not. Some music will help us feel relaxed, other types may be stimulating to the brain, encouraging curiosity, some music promotes loving feelings, other — hate, jealousy, violence. The volume of sound produced by powerful music at some pop and rock concerts does great damage both to the sense of hearing and the nervous system. In Australia taped pop music is used to frighten the sharks off the public beaches. On the other hand, some sorts of music are being used in hospitals, and doctors have found that 20 minutes of soothing music is often far more effec­tive than tranquillisers or sleeping pills.

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