Unit 5 Warm-up

In this unit you will...

Read an encyclopedia extract and a concert review.

Listen to dialogues, a radio programme and a song.

Talk about Beijing Opera, dance and music.

Write a personal note and a concert review.

Learn how to talk about the future.

Warm-up

1 Look at the pictures and the Key Words.

What kinds of music and dance do you know?

Add to the lists in the Key Words box.

Key Words

Music: classical, pop, folk, jazz, rock'n'roll

Dances: disco, folk dance, ballet

Show more pictures and listen to the music.

2 Listen to the extracts about rhythm and different art forms. Match the extracts to the types of performances listed below.

Beijing Opera

Rock'n'Roll

Folk Dancing

Ballet

Answers: 1 Ballet 2 Rock 3 Beijing Opera 4 Folk Dancing

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