Morning to All”. It was a success, and later published in a collection of songs for kindergartens.
Thirty-one years later a man named Coleman published the song without the sisters’ permission. To make things worse, he added a second part, which is the present “Happy Birthday to You”. This new song soon became popular and eventually it replaced the sisters’ first part altogether. Then, in 1916, Patty took legal action against Coleman. In court she managed to prove that she and her sister really owned the song. VI. Further Listening and Speaking Task 1: Thank You for the Music
I’m nothing special; in fact I’m a bit of a bore If I tell a joke, you’re probably heard it before But I have a talent, a wonderful thing ‘Cause everyone listens when I start to sing I’m so grateful and proud All I want is to sing it out loud So I say
Thank you for the music, the songs I’m singing Thanks for all the joy they’re bringing Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty What would life be
Without a song or a dance what are we So I say thank you for the music For giving it to me
Mother says I was a dancer before I could walk She says I began to sing long before I could talk And I’ve often wondered, how did it all start Who found out that nothing can capture a heart Like a melody can
Well, whoever it was, I’m a fan So I say
Thank you for the music, the songs I’m singing
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Task 2: Mozart
Mozart was a fascinating musician and composer whose fame continues to grow more than two centuries after his death. He was born in Salzburg, Austria, in 1756. Before the age of four, he had shown great musical talent. His father then decided to let him start taking harpsichord lessons. The boy’s reputation as a musical talent grew fast. At five, he was composing music. Form that time on, Mozart was performing n concerts and writing music. By his early teens, he had mastered the piano, violin and harpsichord, and was writing symphonies and operas. His first major opera was performed in Milan in 1770, when he was only fourteen. At fifteen, Mozart became the conductor for an orchestra in Salzburg. In 1781, he left for Vienna, where he was in great demand as both a performer and a composition teacher. His first opera was a success. But life was not easy because he was a poor businessman, and his finances were always in a bad state. His music from the next decade was not very popular, and he eventually fell back on his teaching jobs for a living. In 1788 he stopped performing in public, preferring only to compose. He died in 1791 at the age of thirty-five. Although he lived only a short life, he composed over 600 works.
1. Which of the following is true of the four-year-old Mozart? B 2. What could Mozart do at the age of six? A
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of Mozart's accomplishments while he was in his early teens? A 4. Which of the following is true of Mozart? D
5. Which of the following could be the most appropriate title for the passage? C
Task 3: Karaoke
Dalin: It’s Mike’s birthday on Friday, so a bunch of us are going to go to the karaoke bar. Would you like to come with us?
Laura: Karaoke bar? You have a special place just for singing? In America, bars sometimes have a karaoke night where the customers can sing a song, but we haven’t special karaoke bars!
Dalin: Really? In China, karaoke is a very popular way for friends ro spend time together. We can select the music that ur group enjoys. We mostly sing pop songs.
Laura: Do you sing individually or in groups? Singing is not a very in thing, so I don’t sing very well. 1. F 2. F 3.T 4.T 5.T Speaking Musical Memories
Tony: Listen! Quick, turn up the radio! Isn’t that “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?”
Nancy: Yeah, it is, but what’s the big deal?
Tony: When I was a little boy, my grandmother took me to see the movie The Lion King. That’s the Elton John song from the movie. Nancy: I still can’t understand why it’s so important to you. Tony: Because it was the first movie I ever saw with my grandma and because I really loved spending time with her. It is my favorite song of all times! Nancy: The first time Tom and I went on a date, we went to see Titanic. I always think of the song “My Heart Will Go On” as our song! Whenever I hear it, I think of that night.
Tony: Oh, I can understand why you love that song! Isn’t it interesting all the memories we connect with songs? Part I
Directions: Listen to the short dialogs, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers. 1. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.) A. Heavy metal. B. Rock.
C. Golden oldies. D. Pop music.
2. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.) A. She is from Hong Kong.
B. She is familiar with the Hong Kong singers.
C. She is not familiar with the music they are listening to. D. She enjoys the music they are listening to.
3. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.) A. The man won't turn on the stereo for the woman. B. The woman loves fast music.
C. Slow music can give people energy according to the man. D. Fast music can give people energy according to the man.
4. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)
A. The man thinks the tickets are inexpensive while the woman thinks they are expensive.
B. The man thinks the tickets are expensive while the woman thinks they are inexpensive.
C. They both think the tickets are expensive. D. They both think the tickets are inexpensive.
5. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.) A. The man probably moved in not long ago. B. The woman probably moved in not long ago. C. The man is interested in the bass.
D. The woman wants to finish the party as early as possible.
Part II
Directions: Listen to the following recording, and then fill in the blanks with the missing words. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time to write the missing words. Use the second playing to check your answers.
W: Oh, Backstreet Boys! They were my favorite band (1) last year. M: Not anymore(2)?
W: Yes, though my interest is no longer (3) so strong. You see, I was once a big fan(4) of them.
M: I know you collected (5) posters and bought every CD they ever made. W: I also went to almost every concert they had—even the ones (6) in Canada!
M: Don't you think that was strange? Going crazy (7) over some strangers? W: Maybe to you(8). But students have too much pressure(9). We have to spend a lot of time studying...
M: Which leads you to fall in love(10) with pop stars? I don't get it (11). W: You see, under great pressure, we need relaxation from time to time(12). And... M: Go on(13)!
W: In a sec! Let's watch this music vedio(14) first!
Part III
Directions: Listen to the following recording, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers. 1. What has Williams recently said?
A. Music piracy is costing the music industry a lot of money. B. Music piracy is a good thing.
C. Music piracy promotes the popularity of his songs. D. Music piracy should be banned.
2. Why is Williams so rich now?
A. He has recently inherited a lot of money. B. He has benefited a great deal from music piracy. C. He has got lots of money from the record companies. D. He has received large donations from his fans.