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VII. COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE / CLIL
Everyday English
Making and responding to suggestions
1. Listen and complete the following conversation with the expressions from the box. Then practise it in pairs.
A. How about
B. I'd love to
C. Shall
D. Let's
Ann: Do you have any plans for this Saturday evening?
Mai: No, I don't. (1) _____ we do something together?
Ann: Yes, (2) _____. (3) _____ going to a music show? Let me check the weekend programme at the Modern Arts Centre. Look at their website!
Mai: Wow, so many famous artists are going to perform there. This band looks so cool. (4) _____ go to the Saturday show.
Ann: Sounds great.
2. Work in pairs. Have similar conversations making and responding to suggestions about going to a music show.
| Useful expressions |
| Making suggestions | - Shall we (do)...? - Why don't (we)...? - What / How about...? - Let's ... |
| Responding to suggestions | - Yes, I'd love to... - That's a good idea. - I don't feel like it. - I really want to... but... |
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Culture
1. Read a passage about chau van singing and complete the mind map below.
Chau van singing
Chau van singing is an ancient form of Vietnamese performance art which combines singing and dancing. It started in the Northern Delta region of Viet Nam around the 16th century, and later spread to all parts of the country. It is used to praise gods or national heroes.
There are several types of chau van singing. One typical type is hat tho or worship singing -the slow chanting including an act of worship. Another type is hat hau- the singing and dancing of a psychic.
The main musical instruments used in chau van performance are the moon-shaped lute, bamboo clappers, drum, and gong.
The costumes of chau van performers are very important. The style of clothes, hats, and belts depends on the rank of the gods or saints the performers worship. It has changed over time, but the rules about the colours have stayed the same. As a form of traditional performance art, chau van singing was recognised as part of Vietnamese national culture.
drum clappers
bamboo
gong
moon-shaped lute
Chau van singing - an ancient form of Vietnamese performance art
• Origin:
- When: around the 16th century
- Where: in the Northern Delta region of Viet Nam
• Types:
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• Main instruments
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• Costumers:
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2. Work in pairs. Tell your partner what you find most interesting about chau van singing.
