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This unit includes:
LANGUAGE
Pronunciation
Stress in two-syllable words
Vocabulary
Words and phrases related to music
Grammar
• Compound sentences
• To-infinitives and bare infinitives
SKILLS
Reading: Reading for specific information in a text about a famous TV music show
Speaking: Talking about a TV music show
Listening: Listening for gist and specific information in an interview about a music festival
Writing: Writing a blog about experiences at a music event
COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE / CLIL
Everyday English
Making and responding to suggestions
Culture
Chau van singing
PROJECT
Doing research on traditional music in Viet Nam or another country
I. GETTING STARTED
A talented artist!
1. Listen and read. 🎧
Mai: That pop singer looks great, Ann!
Ann: Yeah. He's a popular teen idol around the world now.
Mai: Really? You must be a fan of his!
Ann: Yep, I really love his music. He's a talented artist who can write music and play many musical instruments. He has received several awards such as the Grammy, Billboard Music and Teen Choice Awards.
Mai: Wow! Did he go to a music school?
Ann: No, he didn't, but he learnt to play the piano, drums, guitar, and trumpet by himself. When he was a teenager, he performed at the local theatre in his home town during the tourist season.
Mai: How did he become famous?
Ann: Well, when he was 12, his mother started to upload his cover song videos on social media, and the videos made him an online star within a couple of months.
Mai: Sounds amazing!
Ann: And his videos have reached more than two billion total views. Many fans say that his beautiful songs have helped bring more love into their lives.
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2. Read the conversation again and answer the following questions.
1. Who are Ann and Mai talking about?
2. What is he good at?
3. What made him popular?
3. Find words or phrases in the conversation which refer to:
1. a type of music
2. music awards
3. musical instruments
4. ways of sharing information and videos
4. Match the two parts to make complete sentences.
| 1. This artist didn't go to a music school, | a. and he has received several awards. |
| 2. His beautiful songs have helped | b. to upload his cover song videos on social media. |
| 3. His mother started | c. bring more love into people's lives. |
| 4. He is a talented artist | d. but he learnt to play musical instruments by himself. |
