From 1978 to 1983 1985 1986 1996 Suggested answers:

Time What he did 1955 born From 1978 to 1983 studied at the Central Conservatory of Music of China． 1985 held a concert of symphonies in Beijing． 1986 his album appeared 1996 played with Italian musician Enrico Rava at the Beijing International Jazz Festive． Step 3. Post-reading

Discussion.

1. Are there any similarities between Ye Xiaogang and the European composers you have read about in this module?

2. Do you think it is a good idea to mix Chinese and western music?

Step 4 Everyday English

a. Listen to two people talking about the way they listen to music and answer the questions.

1. How do they listen to it?

2. Are they happy with the way they listen to music?

3. What does Anna offer to do for Tom?

b. work in pairs. Discuss your favourite music and how you listen to it.

Step 4 Guided writing

Write a short passage of a famous singer in China-Han Hong.

The following words may help you:

1. sing well successful song writer

2.born in1971 in Tibet(西藏)