Topic: Cinema. Theatre. Recording: Music in the Mind

Topic: Cinema. Theatre. Recording: Music in the Mind

Part I.

1. Pre-Listening Tasks.

1.1.Study the vocabulary below to clear up any difficulty.

Taj Mahal - the magnificent white marble mauseleum built in India fan - object for making a current of air steamy - like steam, full of steam

1.2. Practise the pronunciation of the following words:

Arabian oriental

1.3. Think about the last time you went to a concert. What music did you listen to?

2 Listening Comprehension Tasks.

2.1. You will hear five people saying what images they see as they listen to the music. Listen and say what country yon think this music comes from.

2.2. Listen again and write down the key words from each description.

1_________ 2_____ ______ 3____________ 4____________ 5_____________

3. Follow Up Activity.
Describe the mental picture you saw as you listened to the music.
Part II.

1.Pre-Listening Task.

Study the words and word combinations given below. (the)Albert Hall - one of London's most important conceit halls Athens, Georgia - city in the USA bowler hat - котелок balmy - soft and warm; fragrant

wander - go from place to place without any special purpose drift - be carried along by a current of air flow - move smoothly
make an impact on smb - make a strong impression or effect

2.Listening Comprehension Tasks.

2.1. Listen to two people speaking about their favourite pieces of music: Beethoven"'s
4th Piano Concerto and James Taylor's ''First of May'
and say if the statements below are True or False.

A. The speaker has heard classical music in the Albert hall for the first time in his life.

B. There are no seats in the Albert Hall.
C. Some people tried to concentrate on the music while listening.

D. The speaker didn't like the place except for the music.

E. The music reminded the speaker of spring in Athens.

F. He said he always got very excited in May,

2.2. Listen to the recording again and note down the details to answer the questions.

A. What does the speaker compare hearing music in a concert hall with?

B. How does the speaker describe that night in London?
С Where was his place in the Albert Hall?

D. What audience surprised the speaker? Why?

E. How does the speaker describe his memories of the University of Georgia in spring'

3. Follow Up Activity.

Do you have a favourite piece of music which has specially strong memories for you? Share your memories with the groupmates.

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