UNIT 3. MUSIC. LESSON 3. READING
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LESSON 3. READING
UNIT 3. MUSIC
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WARM-UP
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to: - Read for specific information in a text about a famous TV music show; - Guess the meaning of words/phrases in context; - Talk about reasons why they want or don’t want to participate in a music competition.
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Crossword
Rules: - Choose a random number. - Read the clue and guess the word. - The number of the letters is the point you gain. - The down word equals 40 points. - The winner is the team with the most points.
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CROSSWORD
- Play game
Bài tập ô chữ
What is a horizontal keyword? - MUSICSHOW
a brass musical instrument made of a curved metal tube that you blow into, with three valves for changing the note - TRUMPET
a person who decides on the results of a competition - JUDGE
a person who is a professional singer, dancer, actor, etc - ARTIST
a person or thing that is loved and admired very much - IDOL
the person who watch, read or listen to the same thing - AUDIENCE
a music recording that has one song - SINGLE
an attempt to find somebody/something, especially by looking carefully for them/it - SEARCH
to dance, sing or play music in order to interest or please people - PERFORM
an occasion when a video is watched online - VIEW
PRE-READING
Vocabulary
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VOCABULARY
- reality (n)
reality (n)
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/riˈæləti/
using real people (not actors) in real situations, presented as entertainment
- stage (n)
stage (n)
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/steɪdʒ/
a period or state that something/ somebody passes through while developing or making progress
- semi-final (n)
semi-final (n)
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/ˌsemi ˈfaɪnl/
one of the two games or parts of a sports competition that are held to decide who will compete in the last part
- play a role in
play a role in (idiom)
/pleɪ ə rəʊl ɪn /
be involved in or have an effect on
Ex: Deciding to travel instead of going straight to college after high school played a major role in my life.
1. Work in pairs. Look at the pictures and discuss the following questions.
1. Work in pairs. Look at the pictures and discuss the following questions.
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What are these shows? What do you know about them?
- Discuss the following questions
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- These are American Idol and The X Factor shows. - American Idol is an American reality television series in which aspiring singers competed for a recording contract and a shot at wealth and fame. The X Factor is a television music competition franchise created by British producer Simon Cowell and his company Syco Entertainment.
WHILE-READING
2. Read a text about a famous music show. Match the highlighted words and phrases in the text to the meanings below.
2. Read a text about a famous music show. Match the highlighted words and phrases in the text to the meanings below.
American Idol was shown for the first time on television in January 2002. At that time, there were many movies and TV series, but no reality competitions on TV. The participants in this programme are ordinary people who the audience can really identify with. First, judges travel all around America in search of the best singers and bring them to Hollywood. Twenty-four to thirty-six participants are then chosen to go on to the next stages where they perform live on TV, and receive the judges’ opinions. From the semi-final onwards, people over 13 and living in the US, Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands can vote for their preferred singers online or through text messaging. The singer with the lowest number of votes is eliminated. On the final night, the most popular singer becomes the winner of that American Idol season. People watch American Idol not only to see the participants sing, but also hear the comments of the judges, who play an important role in the competition. Their different opinions and interesting arguments make the show very exciting. The first season of Vietnam Idol was shown in 2007. It included three stages: short performances to choose participants, semi-finals and finals. The winners of the show’s different seasons have become famous singers in Viet Nam.
- Match the highlighted words and phrases in the text to the meanings below.
Bài kiểm tra tổng hợp
Match the highlighted words and phrases in the text to the meanings below. - 1. series - a. feel that they are similar to and can understand them - 2. identify with - b. a set of TV or radio programmes on the same subject - 3. in search of - c. removed from the competition - 4. eliminated - d. looking for
3. Read the text again and choose the best answers.
3. Read the text again and choose the best answers.
American Idol was shown for the first time on television in January 2002. At that time, there were many movies and TV series, but no reality competitions on TV. The participants in this programme are ordinary people who the audience can really identify with. First, judges travel all around America in search of the best singers and bring them to Hollywood. Twenty-four to thirty-six participants are then chosen to go on to the next stages where they perform live on TV, and receive the judges’ opinions. From the semi-final onwards, people over 13 and living in the US, Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands can vote for their preferred singers online or through text messaging. The singer with the lowest number of votes is eliminated. On the final night, the most popular singer becomes the winner of that American Idol season. People watch American Idol not only to see the participants sing, but also hear the comments of the judges, who play an important role in the competition. Their different opinions and interesting arguments make the show very exciting. The first season of Vietnam Idol was shown in 2007. It included three stages: short performances to choose participants, semi-finals and finals. The winners of the show’s different seasons have become famous singers in Viet Nam.
- Choose the best answers
Bài kiểm tra tổng hợp
1. What is American Idol? - A. A game show on TV - false - B. A TV singing competition - true - C. A live dancing competition - false - false - false - false
2. Which of the following statements is correct? - A. From the semi-final, singers who can go to the next stage are decided by the audience vote. - true - B. The judges choose as many singers as they can. - false - C. People around the world can vote for the songs they like. - false - false - false - false
3. Who wins American Idol? - A. The singer with the highest number of votes on the final night. - true - B. The singer with the highest number of votes and highest score from the judges. - false - C. The singer with the highest score from the judges. - false - false - false - false
4. Which of the following statements about the judges is NOT mentioned? - A. They give comments after each live performance. - false - B. They have different views about singers’ performances. - false - C. They are not in favour of choosing ordinary people. - true - false - false - false
5. What can be inferred about the competition in Viet Nam? - A. The audience decides who makes it to the final stage. - false - B. All the singers will be famous. - false - C. It can help develop participant’s singing careers. - false - false - false - false
POST-READING
4. Work in pairs. Discuss whether you want to participate in Vietnam Idol. Give your reasons.
4. Work in pairs. Discuss whether you want to participate in Vietnam Idol. Give your reasons.
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- Discuss whether you want to participate in Vietnam Idol
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A: Do you want to participate in Vietnam Idol? B: Of course. I love singing and my Music teacher often compliments my voice. Besides, I also want to become a famous pop singer in the world like Taylor Swift who is my idol. What about you? A: Well, I do want to participate in this competition but you know, I’m not good at singing and I also have a fear of crowds. B: Oh, don’t be sad. You must be good at other fields.
CONSOLIDATION
Wrap-up
WRAP-UP
WHAT HAVE WE LEARNT TODAY?
- A text about a famous music show: American Idol
Homework
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- Search for more music shows on the Internet, take note the regulations and the prizes and post them on the Facebook/ Zalo group of your class. - Prepare for the Speaking lesson
Homework