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Can you think of a day without music? We can hear music everywhere: in the streets and at home, over the radio and on TV, in the shops and in the parks. People all over the world listen to music, they dance to music and they learn to play musical instruments.
Music in our life
Can you think of a day without music? We can hear music everywhere: in the streets and at home, over the radio and on TV, in the shops and in the parks. People all over the world listen to music, they dance to music and they learn to play musical instruments.
But what is music? As for me, music isn't only a combination of pleasant sounds. It is an art which reflects life. There are a lot of different kinds of music. Some of them appeared long ago, and some are modern. New styles, groups and singers continue to appear. Many of the new bands have been able to use the changes in technology to develop their music. Computerized drum machines, synthesizers and other electronic instruments are now just as popular as the piano and electric guitars.
Music is an integral part of our life. It is varied because it reflects different human emotions. If we ask several people what kind of music they like, all of them will give different answers. Tastes differ. But the world of music is boundless and everybody can find there something that satisfies his tastes and demands. So people's musical interests range from pop and rock music, which are extremely popular nowadays, especially among young people, to classical music and opera.
My favorite style of music is pop-opera - the most disturbing hybrid in the world of music that people explore today. When I listen to pop-opera music it makes me remember happy times and forget the problems of everyday life. It helps me to relax when I'm tired, and entertains me when I'd like to have fun. My favourite group is Il Divo - a multinational operatic pop vocal group created by pop impresario Simon Cowell in the year. Their most famous songs (La vida sin amor, Regresa A Mi (Unbreak my heart), All by myself, My Way (A Mi Manera) went straight in at number 1 in the USA and UK. I can't but admire their style of singing. I find it fascinating and overwhelming. When I have free time I listen to their records. I also like having background music while I am working. But, please, don’t think that Il Divo is the only group I like. I don't mind listening to dance music, especially when I go to disco clubs. This style of music is catchy and I like catchy tunes, because it makes me more energetic.
But I think it's a pity that many young people like to listen only to modern music. As for me, I find classical music tuneful and appealing. Classical music is always a complex of emotions. It gives me delight, pleasure and a sense of happiness.
It goes without saying that music plays a very important role in people's lives. It reflects our moods and emotions. Music appeals to our hearts and transforms our feelings. It conquers our souls and enriches our minds. Besides, listening to music is the perfect way to spend free time and not to feel bored. You can hardly find a person who doesn't like or need music and who never sings or dances. Music is beauty in sounds; it is our magic source of inspiration.
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It's difficult to speak about music in general,
because it will either take a lot of time or just one sentence to explain our attitude. Music
is an integral part of our life. It is varied because it reflects different
human emotions. If we ask several people what kind of music they like,
all of them will give different answers. Tastes differ. But the world
of music is boundless and everybody can find there something that satisfies
his tastes and demands. And all the people will agree that our world
will be dull without music. We enjoy music because it influences our
mood and imagination, reflects our inner state and character, arouses
deep emotions and makes us think. It helps us to remove from tiredness
and tension or find new strength, get new energy and optimism.
That's why we can say that all kinds of music are popular with public:
classical and pop music, folk music and jazz, operas, musicals, orchestral
performances, chamber music, rock and roll, heavy metal, rap, rock,
hard rock, rave and so on. For this reason music festivals which are
held annually gather large audience.
As for me, I enjoy both classical music and variety show. Some people
say, it is difficult to understand classical music. But I've never been
scared by the fact. I enjoy music if it appeals to me. I'm fond of P.I.Chaikovsky,
Bach, Mozart. Among contemporary composers I appreciate A.Lloyd Webber
and his musicals and rock operas.
If you want to know my preferences in pop music, among singers or pop
groups, I won't be able to name any. For variety is variety, I like
to listen to different songs, to watch different singers, to hear something
new. But I prefer tuneful melodies, easy to remember, light and sometimes
haunting.
INSTRUCTIONS: Replace the infinitives with one of the following tenses:-
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THIS LOVE (sung by Maroon 5) The fire burning in her eyes, (Nor) The chaos that ....................(control) my mind. (She) ....................(whisper) 'goodbye' and she ....................(get) on a plane; Never to return again, But always in my heart <>()<> This love ....................(has taken) its toll on me; She ....................(say) 'goodbye' too many times before And her heart ....................(break) in front of me. I ....................(have) no choice 'cause I ....................(say) 'goodbye' anymore. <>()<> Keep her coming every night. (It was) So hard to keep her satisfied; (She) Kept playing love like it ....................(be) just a game, Pretending to feel the same, Then turn around and leave again. <>()<> This love ....................(take) its toll on me; She ....................(say) 'goodbye' too many times before And her heart ....................(break) in front of me. I ....................(have) no choice, 'cause I ....................(say) 'goodbye' anymore. <>()<> I....................(fix) these broken things; (I'll) Repair your broken wings And make sure everything.................... My pressure on your hips, Sinking my fingertips Into every inch of you, 'Cause I ....................(be) that....................(be) what you ....................(be) me to do.
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INSTRUCTIONS: Replace the infinitives with one of the following verb forms as appropriate:
Discuss your choice of answers with another student Listen to the song to check your answers. | |||||
THIS LOVE (sung by Maroon 5) The fire ....................(burning) in her eyes, (Nor) The chaos that controlled my mind. (She) Whispered 'goodbye' and she got on a plane; Never ....................(return) again, But always in my heart <>()<> This love has ....................(take) its toll on me; She said 'goodbye' too many times before And her heart is ....................(breaking) in front of me. I have no choice, 'cause I Won't ....................(say) 'goodbye' anymore. <>()<> Keep her ....................(come) every night. (It was) So hard to keep her ....................(satisfy); (She) Kept ....................(play) love like it was just a game, ....................(pretend) to feel the same, Then ....................(turn) around and ....................(leave) again. <>()<> This love has ....................(take) its toll on me; She said 'goodbye' too many times before And her heart is ....................(break) in front of me. I have no choice, 'cause I won't ....................(say) 'goodbye' anymore. <>()<> I'll ....................(fix) these broken things; (I'll) ....................(repair) your broken wings And make sure everything's alright. My pressure on your hips, ....................(sinking) my fingertips Into every inch of you, 'Cause I know that's what you want me ....................(do).
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THIS LOVE (sung by Maroon 5) The fire burning .......... her eyes, (Nor) The chaos that controlled my mind. (She) Whispered 'goodbye' and she got .......... a plane; Never ........... return again, But always ........... my heart <>()<> This love has taken its toll ........... me; She said 'goodbye' too many times ........... And her heart is breaking ............ front .......... me. I have no choice 'cause I Won't say 'goodbye' anymore. <>()<> Keep her coming every night. (It was) So hard ........... keep her satisfied; (She) Kept playing love like it was just a game, Pretending ........... feel the same, Then turn around and leave again. <>()<> This love has taken its toll ........... me; She said 'goodbye' too many times ........... And her heart is breaking .......... front ........... me. I have no choice, 'cause I won't say 'goodbye' anymore. <>()<> I'll fix these broken things; (I'll) Repair your broken wings And make sure everything's alright. My pressure .......... your hips, Sinking my fingertips .......... every inch .......... you, 'Cause I know that's what you want me .......... do. | |||||