10-01 music

CATEGORY: AMERICAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE GROUP: 10. DAILY LIFE 1 Topic: 1. Music Introduction: Many music fans enjoy music by going to concerts. No matter what kind of music you like jazz, classical, hip-hop, pop, etc. there is usually a place to hear the music live. Dialogue: Wess favorite singer, Justin Timberlake, is coming in concert to his town soon. He is calling to buy tickets and then calls his friend to tell him the news. (phone rings) Ticket office: Chastain Amphitheater ticket office. Can I help you? Wes: Yes, hi. Id like to buy tickets for the Justin Timberlake concert on the fifteenth. Ticket office: OK. Just one moment. It looks like the tickets range from $45 to $250.

Which would you like to purchase? Wes: What is the difference between the prices? Ticket Office: $250 is for seats in the first five rows; $175 is for seats in section A,

which is behind this; $125 is for seats in section B, which is behind A; $75 is for section C, which is behind B; $45 is for section D, which is furthest back and standing only.

Wes: All right. I guess Ill have to buy a $45 ticket. Im on a budget. Ticket office: OK. Ill need your credit card information please the type of card,

number, and expiration date.

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Wes: Its a visa, #256485497215, expiration 8/5/2010. Ticket office: So thats a visa, #256485497216, expiration 8/5/2010 Wes: No, the last number of the credit card is 5. Ticket office: Sorry sir, my mistake. OK, your ticket should arrive by mail at the address

associated with your credit card in 3-5 business days. Is there anything else I can help you with today?

Wes: No, that was it. Ticket office: OK, thank you sir. Have a nice day. Wes: Thank you, bye. (Wes calls his friend Gary to tell him about the concert.) (phone rings) Gary: Hello? Wes: Gary, hey, its Wes. Gary: Hey. Whats up? Wes: Guess what concert I just bought tickets for? Gary: What? Wes: Justin Timberlake. Gary: I didnt know he was on tour. Wes: Yes. Hes playing at Chastain on the fifteenth. You should get a ticket. Gary: Id love to, but I cant really spend any money right now. Things are kind of

tight. Wes: Yeah, I understand. I had to get the cheapest tickets, which were still 45 dollars. Gary: Thats expensive.


Wes: I know. But Justin has five songs on the charts right now, so I guess hes really popular these days.

Gary: True. Did you know that Justin Timberlake is really just his stage name? His

real name is Reginald Bartholomew. Wes: What? Are you sure about that? Gary: Thats what I read. I dont think hed be so popular with a name like that. He had

to change it. Wes: Thats pretty funny. I love his music, no matter what his name is. I cant wait for

the concert. Gary: Maybe Ill ask my parents if I can borrow some money. If they say yes, Ill buy a

ticket. Wes: That would be cool. Its always more fun to go to a concert with someone else. Gary: Yeah, I never have as much fun by myself. Wes: Well, let me know if you decide to go. Gary: OK. I will. Wes: Ive got to go now. Ive got to go get something to eat. Gary: Ill talk to you later. Wes: Bye. Vocabulary: live: not a recording amphitheater: a round structure with levels of rising seats business days: Monday - Friday on tour: traveling around giving concerts things are tight: I/we dont have any money right now on the charts: on the list of the most popular songs for the week stage name: a name used by famous people after they become famous


Discussion Questions: 1. What kind of music do you like?

-I like many kinds of music. I like pop music a lot because it makes me feel happy. I also like classical music because its relaxing. I like hip-hop too.

2. What kind of music do you hate? Why?

-I hate heavy metal music. It is so loud and the singers scream. I cant understand why someone would want to listen to it.

3. Is live music (like concerts) popular in your country?

-Yes, live music and concerts are very popular in the U.S. There are big concerts for very famous artists and smaller shows for lesser known musicians. Most singers and bands go on tour to promote their music.

4. Do you ever sing karaoke? Tell me about it or say why you dont.

-Yes, sometimes. I love singing karaoke. I think it is very fun and I like singing a lot. I won a karaoke contest once.

5. Why is English music so popular? Can a band or singer be famous worldwide if

they dont sing in English? -I think English music is so popular because English is kind of a world language. People all over the world learn English, so its a common way for them to communicate. So English music can be understood all over the world. I dont think a band or singer can become famous all over the world without singing in English because most people wouldnt be able to understand the lyrics.

6. If you could see any singer or band live who would you choose? Why?

-If I could see anyone live, I would see Prince. He plays very good music and gives exciting concerts.

7. Do you play a musical instrument?

-No, I dont, but I used to. I used to play the piano and the clarinet when I was younger. I took piano lessons and played clarinet in school. I didnt really like either of them, so I stopped playing a long time ago.

8. Do you ever listen to the radio? When? How often?

-Sometimes. I only listen to the radio in the car when Im driving. I listen maybe once or twice a week. I like to listen to a station that plays the top pop hits.

9. What kind of music is most popular in your country?

-There are many kinds of popular music in the U.S. For example, country music, pop music, hip-hop, and rap music are all very popular.


10. Whats more important, the lyrics or the melody of a song? Why? -I think both are equally important. The melody or tune of a song is what makes you like it and remember it later. The words of a song are also important too. If a song has stupid lyrics, it makes me not like it very much.


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