Warming up

Listen to the music(1—4) on the tape. Where do you think the music comes from?

Asia North America South America Africa Europe Russia

After listening to the tape, discuss the following questions with your partner.

1. Which piece of music do you like best? Why?

2. What makes you think this music comes from…?

3. What are the differences between the songs you have heard?

4. Can you guess what the songs are about?

Listening

Listen to the three songs on the tape and then fill out the form below.

1 2 3 What would be a good title for the song?

What is the song about?

How does the song make you feel?

Do you like the song?(1=not at all, 10=very much) How would you describe the song?

Lyrics of the three songs

1. Happy Christmas

2. Father and Son

3. Dedicated follower of fashion

Happy Christmas

So this is Christmas//And what have you done?//Another year over//And a new one just begun.//And so this is Christmas//I hope you have fun//The near and the deer ones//The old and the young//A merry merry Christmas//And a Happy New Year//Let’s hope it’s a good one//Without any fear.

Father And Son

F(father) It’s not time to make a change, just relax take it easy, you’re still young that’s your fault there’s so much you have to know. Find a girl settle down, if you want you can marry, look at me, I am old but I’m happy.

I was once like you are now, and I know that it’s not easy, to be calm when you’ve found something going on.

But take your time, think a lot, why think of everything you’ve got. For you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not.

S(son) How can I try to explain, cause when I do he turns away again, It’s always been the same same old story. From the moment I could talk I was ordered to listen, now there’s a way and I know that I have to go. A way , I know, I have to go.

Dedicated follower of fashion

They seek him here//They seek him there//His clothes are loud//But never square//It will make or break him//So he’s got to buy the best//Cause he’s a (dedicated follower of fashion)//And when he does//His little round//On busy streets

Speaking

Sample dialogue 1: B: Hi, Xiao Yu. Can I ask you for some advice?

A: Sure. What’s your problem?

B: You know I love dancing. I want to dance, but I am not sure what song I should play.

A: Hmm. Well, do you want to dance to a slow song or a fast song?

B: A fast song, I think. I like to move around.

A: In that case, I think I would be better to play a pop song. There are many pop songs that are

fast and fun to dance to.

B: Good idea! But there are so many pop stars, which song should I choose?

A: How about

I Have Nothing

by Cui Jian?

B: Ok. I’ll try that one. Thank you.

A: You’re welcome. Oh, by the way, may I dance with you?

Sample dialogue 2

A: Hi, this is John. Mike told me that you needed some advice.

B: Hi, John. I am so glad you called. Yes, I do need your advice. The class has asked me to pick a special song that will represent our class. It has to be a song that everybody likes and that shows the spirit of our class. Can you help me?

A: Hmm, that sounds difficult, but I’ll try. First of all, let’s think about what kind of music your classmates like.

B: Well, many students like hip-hop. Maybe we should pick a hip-hop song?

A: Ok. What about the lyrics? What should the song be about?

B: I suggest it should be about peace and friendship.

A: Great. Let’s ask Doris if she knows any good songs.