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English and American Music
People in Great Britain and the USA are fond of music. Their tastes differ but there are so many groups, musical theatres, orchestras, singers that they can satisfy every taste.
It is almost a tradition with English and American families to visit concert halls on weekends. A lot of music festivals are held in towns and cities of these countries. Choral festivals, for example, were born 300 years ago in England and now they are as popular as before.
The most famous festival in Wales is Eisteddfod. It is a competition in poetry and singing which takes place every summer. It lasts a week. In the 20th century Great Britain became the world centre of pop music. Such outstanding groups as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd brought undying fame to the music of the British Isles.
American music appeared as a result of the combination of different music traditions brought by immigrants from various countries. For Europeans American music means jazz, spirituals, blues. At present American pop music is an essential part of show business. It strongly influences the music life of the world.
Задание 2. Прочитайте и переведите диалоги
- Have you ever heard Ted playing the electric guitar?
- Never. I haven’t even heard he can play it.
- Yes, he can. And people say he is quite good at it. He has recently organized a heavy metal band with four boys in it.
- Has he? That’s amazing. Have any of them ever studied singing and playing?
- Never. None of them have. I doubt if they can even read music. They just listen to a song and get it right down. They have natural talent.
- Have they given any concerts?
- Yes, they have. They have already become fairly popular in their neighborhood.
Задание 3. Выучите тему наизусть
Music in Our Life
I love music. I think people can not live without music. The thing I do in the morning I switch on my tape-recorder. We can hear music everywhere. I think it’s really doesn’t matter what kind of music you prefer: rock, pop, classical, jazz. A lot of people are fond of music.
They buy tapes, go to the concerts, and visit Concert Halls and Opera Theatres. I enjoy listening to music because it reflects my moods and emotions. Very often when I’m blue, I play my favorite merry songs and feel much better. Sometimes I attend music halls and the concerts, when popular groups and singers are there. I like watching music programs on TV. I’d like to know more and more about popular talented groups and singers I like. One of the walls of my room is covered with posters of Bon Jovi, Scorpions, Roxette, Russian singers Agutin, Sjutkin, Linda and others.
Some people go to musical schools; they play different musical instruments, sing in the chorus and try to compose music.
Unfortunately there are so many ungifted singers on the stages that it makes me sad. To have a good producer doesn’t mean to have good ears and voice. I think that only talented people can claim to be singers.
Задание 4. Образуйте вопросы от предложений, используя образцы
a) The word “theatre” comes from a Greek word.
- Does the word “theatre” come from a Greek word?-Yes, it does.
- The word “theatre” comes from a Greek word, doesn’t it? - Yes, it does.
1. The first written music dates from about 2500 B.C.
2. Music takes many forms around the world nowadays.
3. Music plays a major role in other arts.
4. An opera and ballet house is a kind of a theatre.
b) Theatre requires many kinds of artists.
- Why does theatre require many kinds of artists?
1. Music plays a major role in other arts.
2. Music plays an important part in all culture.
3. Ballet needs music.
c) Drama includes different forms.
- What forms does drama include? (- Drama includes such forms, as tragedies, serious drama, melodrama, comedy.)
1. Music takes many forms around the word.
2. Music includes two chief kinds.
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Задание 1. Ответьте на вопросы
1. Do you like music? 2. What kind of classical music do you know? 3. What kind of popular music do you know? 4. What does music provide people with? 5. What kind of music do you like? 6. Does it make you happy? 7. Do you often listen to music? 8. Does music help you? 9. Are you a fan of any pop or rock group? 10. What are your favorite singers? 11. Do you listen to music at home or at the concert? 12. Did you go to the musical school?13. Can you play any musical instrument? 14. Are there many people fond of music?
Задание 2. Прочитайте текст и заполните таблицу, указав верно или нет утверждение
Jane is a very musical child. She likes music very much. She studies music at musical school. Jane plays the piano and the violin. She sings very well too. Jane always takes part in concerts. Her friends like to listen to her songs. She often plays the piano at her friends’ birthday parties. Music is not only her hobby. She wants to become a great pianist.
Is it true or not? | True | False |
1. Jane is a very musical child. | ||
2. Jane studies music at home. | ||
3. She doesn’t sing well. | ||
4. Jane always takes part in concerts. | ||
5. Jane plays the piano and the flute. | ||
6. Her friends like to listen to her song. She often plays the piano in the country. | ||
7. Music is only her hobby. | ||
8. Jane wants to become a singer. |
Задание 3. Составьте предложения. Первое слово в предложении выделено курсивом
1) in, cultures, Music, all, play, part, an, important.
2) all, Nearly, use, religious, music, in, their, people, services.
3) perform, music, own, their, satisfaction, Many, people, for.
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Задание 1. Образуйте вопросы, ответом на которые будут являться слова, выделенные курсивом. Слова в скобках помогут вам
1. A director of the theatre integrates all aspects of production (who).
2. Music plays a major in other arts (what).
Задание 2. Переведите с русского языка на английский
1. Театру необходимы различные специалисты: драматурги, актёры, режиссер, костюмер, музыканты, хореографы и многие другие. Музыка играет огромную роль в театре. Она помогает создать настроение и усиливает действие спектакля.
2. Музыка – одно из самых древних искусств. Люди вероятно стали петь, как только начал развиваться язык. Многие древние люди, включая Египтян, китайцев и людей Индии, использовали музыку на религиозных церемониях.
Задание 3. Подготовить реферат по теме (тема свободная)
ОБУЧАЮЩИЙ МОДУЛЬ 5.2
At the Library
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Задание 1. Прочитайте и переведите диалог, обратите внимание на выражения, выделенные курсивом
Nadia: Good morning! Could you recommend me something interesting?
Librarian: Of course I can, but wouldn't you like to look through the catalogue yourself? (Nadia looks through the subject catalogue, chooses two books, fills in a slip and hands it to the librarian).This isn't the kind of book I'd recommend you to read. That one is a well-written entertaining story of the war.
Nadia: Then I rely on your choice. You have already suggested to me quite a number of interesting books which I have read with the greatest interest.
Librarian: There are so many subscribers to our library that it's difficult to remember the taste of each.
Nadia: In fact, I am interested in everything: fiction, historical books and books on journey. Couldn't you recommend me something in English? I prefer to read foreign literature in the original, not in translation, just for the sake of improving my knowledge of English.
Librarian: I'd suggest to you a science fiction novel. It's not difficult for reading. The language of the characters is chiefly colloquial. It is a very exciting and entertaining book and very much in demand.
Nadia: Well, let me have it. This book is just the thing for me.
Librarian: Please, let me have your card and I'll make an entry in it.
Nadia: Thank you very much. I've got something to read for at least a fortnight.
Задание 2. Выучите тему наизусть
At the Library
Books play a great role in our life. Reading makes a man clever and wise. There are lots of libraries in our country. As for me, I like to read very much and I go to the library to get a new interesting book. We see many books on the shelves. There are different novels, poems, plays, books on sports, history and geography. You can not only take home books from the library, you can read books in the reading-hall. But I prefer to read at home. Best of all I like to read adventure books, detective stories and historical novels. Some time ago I read a famous historical novel written by the great Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. It's called "War and Peace". The book is very big, but it's easy to read. It depicts the events of the war of 1812 between Russian and French armies. The author has described the atmosphere of that time. The main heroes of the novel are Natasha Rostova, Pierre Besoukhov. I’ve read the book with great interest.
Задание 3. Переведите слова в скобках на английский язык, а затем все предложение на русский язык
1. Nadya is (любит читать) at the public library. 2. Reading books is (большое удовольствие) for her. 3. She exchanges books every (две недели). 4. She (просматривает) the subject-catalogue. 5. She (просматривает) two books. 6. Nadya fills in (требование) and (вручает) it to the librarian. 7. The librarian (не рекомендует) her this book. 8. The chosen book is а (бессодержательная) one. 9. She (полагается) on the librarian's choice. 10. The librarian (помнит) the taste of each subscriber. 11. The librarian (предлагает) to her a science fiction book. 12. The book suggested by the librarian is a very (захватывающая и занимательная) one. 13. Nadya prefers reading foreign literature in the original (ради усовершенствования знаний) of the foreign language. 14. The librarian makes an entry (в карточку). 15. The book (пользуется большим спросом). 16. Nadya enjoys reading newspapers and (журналы). 17. She likes to read (рецензии) of books, plays and films. 18. She is well informed about the latest (мировых событиях).
Задание 4. Поставьте глаголы в предложениях в Present Continuous Tense
1. I go to the library every day. 2. I read the books in the evening. 3. Mr. Brown fills in the request slip in the library. 4. They read magazines in the Reading room. 5. My friends often go to the library. 6. They often work in the current periodicals area. 7. I always wait for my books at the issue desk.
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Задание 1. Прочитайте и переведите текст, ответьте на вопросы после текста
Books in My Life
A book is one of the greatest wonders of world. Why are so many people fond of reading? The world of books is full of wonders. Together with the characters of books you can find yourself in different countries, have a lot of adventures. The book is a faithful friend. They form our values and characters. We try to look like the characters of our favourite books: to be brave, honest, not to be silly and greedy, to be real friends. We enjoyed the beauty and wisdom of fairy-tales and fables when we were babies and Granny read them. They taught us to be kind, clever and hardworking, to understand other people and help them. They teach us to understand the beauty of nature, take care of it, to love our homeland.
Books have been with us since childhood. Who hasn’t read «Alice in the Wonderland», «Mowgli»? Who hasn’t travelled with Marry Poppins to her imaginary world? Who hasn’t imagined himself to be Robinson Crusoe on the deserted island?
I have read a lot of interesting books, but my favourite book is «The Adventures of Tom Sawyer» by Mark Twain. This well-known book is popular with the children all over the world.
The main character of the book is Tom Sawyer, who lived in a small town on the Mississippi River. He was a boy with a wild imagination. He and his friends often dreamed of different adventures. Tom was naughty, kind and brave. Besides he was noble. I like this boy because he teaches us to be true friends.
If you are not fond of reading, take a book to your liking or borrow it from the library and read it. Books are worth reading, they are our good friends.
Вопросы
1. What kind of books do you prefer to read?
2. Do you like to read English or Russian books?
3. Is it possible to live without books for you?
4. Books are our friends, aren't they?
5. How many classes of books do we distinguish?
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