Living Abroad (Intermediate) – Music

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

ASK

1. What is your name?
2. Do you like music?
3. What kind of music do you like?
4. How often do you listen to music?
5. Do you know how to play any musical instrument?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

SUMMARIZE

My tutor’s name is

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below.
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Alex: Bill, have you heard the new song of our favorite band?
Bill: Yes! It is really nice. I love the lyrics of the song.
Alex: I like it, too! Why don’t we make a song of our own?
Bill: That’s a great idea! I have a guitar that we can use when we write a song.
Alex: What kind of song do you want to make?
Bill: I want to write a love song. It’s romantic.
Alex: Okay. Let’s do that! We can start tomorrow. Can we do that in your house?
Bill: Sure, we can. I’ll see you tomorrow, then.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. Who has a guitar?
Answer:
2. What kind of song are they going to make?
Answer:
3. When are they going to start?
Answer:
DIALOGUE PRACTICE

Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by choosing the appropriate response from the choices below.

(Note to tutor: Please find the answer key in the last page.)

READ AND ANSWER

1. Tutor: You are really good at playing the guitar. Why don’t you join the music club?
Student: I really want to join the club but I don’t have my own guitar.
Tutor: I have a spare guitar. Do you want to borrow it?
Student:
a. Yes, please. I would really appreciate that.
b. We went to a concert yesterday.
c. Yes, please. I don’t want that.
d. Of course! I’m not interested.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor: Do you like listening to rock music?
Student: Yes, I do. Why do you ask?
Tutor: We’re going to a rock concert on Friday. Do you want to come with us?
Student:
a. I want to dance tomorrow.
b. I want to but I’m busy.
c. I like jazz music.
d. I don’t like pop.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor: I went to your house yesterday, but you weren’t home.
Student: I was at school. I had a music class yesterday.
Tutor: I see. What do you do in your music class?
Student:
a. I play soccer.
b. I play the piano.
c. I like singing.
d. I dance jazz.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor: Why do you like listening to music?
Student: It makes me feel relaxed.
Tutor: Really? What kind of music do you like?
Student:
a. I hate music.
b. I don’t like music.
c. I like classical music.
d. I really like listening to music.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor: We are forming a band. But we don’t have a drummer yet.
Student: I know how to play the basic beats of the drums.
Tutor: Why don’t you join us? We can help you practice during weekends.
Student:
a. I went to a concert yesterday.
b. I watched a football game.
c. I don’t know how to play the drums.
d. Sure. I would love that.
(Answer is in the last page.)
ROLE PLAY

Let’s do a role play with the given situation. You should mention the items below during the conversation.

PLAY

Situation: Your tutor will pretend as your friend.
You will ask your tutor questions about music.
Items to mention:
– if s/he likes music
– kind of music s/he likes
– why s/he likes it
– musical instrument s/he plays
– if s/he is a good singer
– how often s/he listens to music
– classical or rock music

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

1. a
2. b
3. b
4. c
5. d