Words to Note
Find the words in Column A below in the text and try to work out their meanings from the contexts in which they are use. Then match each word with the numberof correct definition in Column B.
Reading-Understanding the Text
Part A: Comprehending the Text
Part B: True or False
Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false. Correct any false statements in the box provided. If the statement is true, choose "√”，if not, choose "×”
Developing Your Skills
Match the jobs listed below to their descriptions (A、B、C ...) and then add the specific role or responsibility (1、2、3......).
| Job Title | Job Description | Role/Responsibility |
| I. artist | A. someone whose job is to organize the work and money involved in making the music | 1. to sell more of the artist’s music |
| II. choreographer | B. someone who trains the artist’s voice | 2. to make the artist and the music popular for people watching on TV, YouTube, etc. |
| III. manager | C. someone who controls the way the music is recorded | 3. to make the artist move well on the video or stage |
| IV. marketer | D. someone whose job is to look after the business activities of an entertainer | 4. to create words for songs that suit the artist and make the artist popular |
| V. producer | E. someone in charge of making a film that accompanies the music | 5. to make the artist’s voice sound as good as possible |
| VI. promoter | F. someone whose job is to come up with the lyrics that the artist will sing | 6. to be the star of the show |
| VII. sound engineer | G. someone whose job is to plan movements that dancers perform on stage | 7. to ensure the music is created and released to the public |
| VIII. video director | H. someone who tries to make the artist more popular | 8. to make the artist’s music sound as good as possible |
| IX. voice coach | I. someone whose job involves using advertising and other means to persuade people to buy the music | 9. the person responsible for the finances |
| X. writer | J. the person performing the song | 10. to make the artist as well-known as possible |
Example Answer:
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| artist | J | 6 | promoter |
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Expending Your Creativity
Write a Pop Song
In pairs or groups write the lyrics of a pop song. Read the following steps about how to write a pop song.
First decide what the song will be about. Themes could include love (falling in love, being disappointed in love, being rejected, etc.); jobs; family and friends; your feelings; what you like doing, etc.
Secondly, note down some words or phrases that you like the sound of. As you write more, try to link the words in your head. Do the words rhyme?
Thirdly, begin to put the ideas in order. Do you want to tell a story? Or express ideas about a subject that is important to you? Will the song have a chorus — i.e. the part of the song that does not change and is repeated several times?
Then, draft your song. You may have to write it many times until it sounds just right. When you are ready show the song to another pair or group and listen to their feedback. Can you improve the song at all?
Finally, write a clean copy of your finished song.
If you are feeling really creative why not try writing the music to accompany the words? Find a friend who plays an instrument and together see how you can develop the song.
