Ex1: Listen and fill in the blanks:

What would life __be like without________________ music? I wonder how music started. It
is an important part of every culture on Earth. I wonder when we__first
become________________ interested in music. I also wonder when we first become
interested in music.Is it ___________when__we __are___ a baby? Some people think our
interest in music starts before we are born. Music is an essential part of my day. It changes my
feeling and _puts me in_________________a good mood. There’s nothing better to do on a
train or bus than put on my headphones. I ______like all kind types____________of music,
from classical and opera to jazz, rock and world music. I’m always looking for something
new. Sometimes I hear a song ________piece of music__________ on the TV or radio. I have
to find out who it is. Do you do that? I’m sure I’ll keep collecting CDs or mp3s until
_100_________________. Perhaps I ________won’t be able__________to hear it then!
Key:
What would life be like without music? I wonder how music started. It is an important part of
every culture on Earth. I wonder when we first became interested in music. I also wonder
when we first become interested in music. Is it when we are a baby? Some people think our
interest in music starts before we are born. Music is an essential part of my day. It changes my
feeling and puts me in a good mood. There’s nothing better to do on a train or bus than put on
my headphones. I like all kinds of music, from classical and opera to jazz, rock and world
music. I’m always looking for something new. Sometimes I hear a song or piece of music on
the TV or radio. I have to find out who it is. Do you do that? I’m sure I’ll keep collecting CDs
or mp3s until I’m a hundred. Perhaps I won’t be able to hear it then!
Ex2: Listen to Jason and Mia talking about music and musical instruments. Who can
play:
1 the saxophone? M
2 the electric guitar? J
3 they keyboard? J
4 the piano. M
2. Listen again. Are the sentences right (✓) or wrong (✗)?
0 Mia likes the new album a lot. ✓
1 Mia often listens to jazz at home. v
2 Jason likes opera.x hiphop and rock
3 Jason’s sister plays in a rock group. V player violin
4 Jason thinks the violin is easy to play. X it’s so diffcult
5 Mia likes the drums. x
Key:
1 1 Mia 2 Jason 3 Jason 4 Mia
2 1✓
2 ✗ (Jason doesn’t like listening to opera.)
3✓
4 ✗ (Jason tried to play the violin but it was difficult.)
5 ✗ (She hates listening to the drums. They’re too loud.)
Audioscript
Mia: That was fantastic. I really loved it. It’s her new album, right?
Jason: Yes, it is. And I think it’s her best album. What other types of music do you like?
Mia: Well, I love listening to rap and jazz. We often listen to jazz at home. My parents and
my older brother like it.
Jason: Really? Jazz is ok, but it’s not favourite type of music. I like rock and hip-hop best. I
don’t like listening to opera. But my parents love it! They listen to it all the time.
Mia: Well, I think a lot of older people like classical music, but it’s not so popular with
young people.
Jason: Some like it. My sister plays the violin in an orchestra and in a band. So she likes
playing classical music and rock.
Mia: Oh, I’d love to see her play. Tell me when she’s got her next concert.
Jason: Ok. We can go together.
Mia: Great! Can you play the violin?
Jason: No, I hate playing the violin. I tried but it’s so difficult!
Mia: So what’s your favourite instrument then?
Jason: Well, I really love playing the electric guitar. It’s a great instrument. I like playing
the keyboard as well. What about you?
Mia: My favourite instrument is the saxophone … I love playing the saxophone. I quite like
playing the piano, too.
Jason: What about the drums?
Mia: No way. I hate listening to the drums – they’re too loud – and I certainly don’t want to
learn to play them!
Jason: I agree! So it’s your turn to choose an album. Which one do you want to play?
Mia: How about this?

Ex3: Listen to the conversation. Shona is talking to her friend Emma about the music
school. Complete the notes.
Music lessons are in the (1)………………
School lessons are in the (2)………………
Name of Music School: (3)………………
Phone number: (4)………………
Head’s name: Ms (5)………………
Email address: (6)………………
Key:
1 morning 2 afternoon 3 The Clarke School (C-L-A-R-K-E)
4 01572 39968 5 Phillips 6 [email protected]
Audioscript
Emma: Hi Shona. Great to hear from you.
Shona: Hi Emma, so tell me about your first week at the music school. Do you like it?
Emma: Yes, it’s fantastic. It’s so different from our old school. We have lessons in the
mornings, but they’re all about music. And then in the afternoon we have school lessons like
maths.
Shona: What do you do in the morning lessons? Do you learn to play different instruments?
Emma: Yes. You can choose two instruments, and then you learn them for the first year.
I’m not sure what to choose. I love playing the electric guitar, so maybe the guitar and … the
keyboard.
Shona: Yes, and then you can play your songs – and sing them too.
Emma: And record an album!
Shona: Do you only do music in the mornings?
Emma: No, we learn about the history of music too, but that starts next week. I can tell you
about that next Friday.
Shona: Lucky you! I want to be at music school, but my mum and dad can’t pay for me.
Emma: This music school is free!
Shona: Really? What’s the name of the school?
Emma: It’s called The Clarke School. That’s C-L-A-R-K-E.
Shona: Right … C-L-A-R-K-E.
Emma: You play in a band, Shona. You can come here too! Ask your parents to phone the
school.
Shona: Wow! Ok. What’s the phone number?
Emma: 0-1-5-7-2 3-double 9-6-8-7.
Shona: 0-1-5-7-2 3-double 9-6-8-7. Ok. Got that. And what’s the name of the head of the
school?
Emma: The head’s name is Ms Phillips. That’s P-H-I-double L-I-P-S.
Shona: P-H-I-double L-I-P-S. Ok great. My parents can phone tomorrow.
Emma: Oh, and here’s the email. They can email as well. It’s info-at-clarke 4, as the
number, music-dot-com.
Shona: info-at-clarke4music-dot-com. Ok. Thanks, Emma.
Emma: Good luck!

Ex4: Listen and complete the tasks

1. Listen to the conversation between Sam and a music teacher. What instrument does
Sam want to learn?
………………………………….
2. Listen again and complete Sam’s notes.
MUSIC LESSONS
Time of lessons: (0)……4…… o’clock
Days of lessons: (1)……………… and Fridays
Price of lessons: (2)£……………… an hour (for two lessons a week)
Address: 18 East Road – near the (3)………………
Teacher’s name: Mrs (4)………………
Teacher’s phone number: (5)………………
Key:
1 the violin
2 1 Tuesdays 2 25 3 park 4 Driscoll 5 643599
Audioscript
Sam: Oh, hello. Is that the Park Music School?
Mrs Driscoll: Yes. How can I help you?
Sam: I’m phoning to ask about violin lessons. Are you the violin teacher?
Mrs Driscoll: Yes, I am. My name’s Mrs Driscoll. What do you want to know?
Sam: Can I have lessons after school? We finish at half past three.
Mrs Driscoll: Yes, you can come here at four o’clock.
Sam: And how long are the lessons?
Mrs Driscoll: An hour. How many lessons do you want?
Sam: Er, maybe two a week. Can I come on Wednesdays and Fridays?
Mrs Driscoll: Er, let’s see. Erm, I teach another student on Wednesdays, but you can come
on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Sam: Yes, that’s great. How much is each lesson?
Mrs Driscoll: Well, it’s usually £30. But because you’re having two lessons a week, it’s £25
an hour.
Sam: That sounds good. Where are the lessons?
Mrs Driscoll: At the music school. It’s 18 East Road. Catch the number eight bus from the
theatre and get off at the park. The music school is near there.
Sam: OK, thanks. Er, can you say your name again, please?
Mrs Driscoll: Of course! It’s Mrs Driscoll. That’s D-R-I-S-C-O-double L. Let me give you
my mobile phone number. Have you got a pen?
Sam: Er, yes.
Mrs Driscoll: OK. It’s 643 5 double 9.
Sam: Uh huh. Thanks. See you next week then.
Mrs Driscoll: Oh, wait, what’s your name?
Sam: Oh, it’s Sam.
Mrs Driscoll: See you next week, Sam.
Sam: Yes, thanks. Bye
Mrs Driscoll: Bye