People in Great Britain and the USA are fond of music. Their tastes differ but there are so many groups, musical theatres, orchestras, singers that they can satisfy every taste.
It is almost a tradition with English and American families to visit concert halls on weekends. A lot of music festivals are held in towns and cities of these countries. Choral festivals, for example, were born 300 years ago in England and now they are as popular as before.
The most famous festival in Wales is Eisteddfod. It is a competition in poetry and singing which takes place every summer. It lasts a week. In the 20th century Great Britain became the world centre of pop music. Such outstanding groups as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd brought undying fame to the music of the British Isles.
American music appeared as a result of the combination of different music traditions brought by immigrants from various countries. For Europeans American music means jazz, spirituals, blues. At present American pop music is an essential part of show business. It strongly influences the music life of the world.
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- Have you ever heard Ted playing the electric guitar?
- Never. I havent even heard he can play it.
- Yes, he can. And people say he is quite good at it. He has recently organized a heavy metal band with four boys in it.
- Has he? Thats amazing. Have any of them ever studied singing and playing?
- Never. None of them have. I doubt if they can even read music. They just listen to a song and get it right down. They have natural talent.
- Have they given any concerts?
- Yes, they have. They have already become fairly popular in their neighborhood.
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Music in Our Life
I love music. I think people can not live without music. The thing I do in the morning I switch on my tape-recorder. We can hear music everywhere. I think its really doesnt matter what kind of music you prefer: rock, pop, classical, jazz. A lot of people are fond of music.
They buy tapes, go to the concerts, and visit Concert Halls and Opera Theatres. I enjoy listening to music because it reflects my moods and emotions. Very often when Im blue, I play my favorite merry songs and feel much better. Sometimes I attend music halls and the concerts, when popular groups and singers are there. I like watching music programs on TV. Id like to know more and more about popular talented groups and singers I like. One of the walls of my room is covered with posters of Bon Jovi, Scorpions, Roxette, Russian singers Agutin, Sjutkin, Linda and others.
Some people go to musical schools; they play different musical instruments, sing in the chorus and try to compose music.
Unfortunately there are so many ungifted singers on the stages that it makes me sad. To have a good producer doesnt mean to have good ears and voice. I think that only talented people can claim to be singers.
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a) The word theatre comes from a Greek word.
- Does the word theatre come from a Greek word?-Yes, it does.
- The word theatre comes from a Greek word, doesnt it? - Yes, it does.
1. The first written music dates from about 2500 B.C.
2. Music takes many forms around the world nowadays.
3. Music plays a major role in other arts.
4. An opera and ballet house is a kind of a theatre.
b) Theatre requires many kinds of artists.
- Why does theatre require many kinds of artists?
1. Music plays a major role in other arts.
2. Music plays an important part in all culture.
3. Ballet needs music.
c) Drama includes different forms.
- What forms does drama include? (- Drama includes such forms, as tragedies, serious drama, melodrama, comedy.)
1. Music takes many forms around the word.
2. Music includes two chief kinds.
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1. Do you like music? 2. What kind of classical music do you know? 3. What kind of popular music do you know? 4. What does music provide people with? 5. What kind of music do you like? 6. Does it make you happy? 7. Do you often listen to music? 8. Does music help you? 9. Are you a fan of any pop or rock group? 10. What are your favorite singers? 11. Do you listen to music at home or at the concert? 12. Did you go to the musical school?13. Can you play any musical instrument? 14. Are there many people fond of music?
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Jane is a very musical child. She likes music very much. She studies music at musical school. Jane plays the piano and the violin. She sings very well too. Jane always takes part in concerts. Her friends like to listen to her songs. She often plays the piano at her friends birthday parties. Music is not only her hobby. She wants to become a great pianist.
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5.2
At the Library
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Nadia: Good morning! Could you recommend me something interesting?
Librarian: Of course I can, but wouldn't you like to look through the catalogue yourself? (Nadia looks through the subject catalogue, chooses two books, fills in a slip and hands it to the librarian).This isn't the kind of book I'd recommend you to read. That one is a well-written entertaining story of the war.
Nadia: Then I rely on your choice. You have already suggested to me quite a number of interesting books which I have read with the greatest interest.
Librarian: There are so many subscribers to our library that it's difficult to remember the taste of each.
Nadia: In fact, I am interested in everything: fiction, historical books and books on journey. Couldn't you recommend me something in English? I prefer to read foreign literature in the original, not in translation, just for the sake of improving my knowledge of English.
Librarian: I'd suggest to you a science fiction novel. It's not difficult for reading. The language of the characters is chiefly colloquial. It is a very exciting and entertaining book and very much in demand.
Nadia: Well, let me have it. This book is just the thing for me.
Librarian: Please, let me have your card and I'll make an entry in it.
Nadia: Thank you very much. I've got something to read for at least a fortnight.
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At the Library
Books play a great role in our life. Reading makes a man clever and wise. There are lots of libraries in our country. As for me, I like to read very much and I go to the library to get a new interesting book. We see many books on the shelves. There are different novels, poems, plays, books on sports, history and geography. You can not only take home books from the library, you can read books in the reading-hall. But I prefer to read at home. Best of all I like to read adventure books, detective stories and historical novels. Some time ago I read a famous historical novel written by the great Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. It's called "War and Peace". The book is very big, but it's easy to read. It depicts the events of the war of 1812 between Russian and French armies. The author has described the atmosphere of that time. The main heroes of the novel are Natasha Rostova, Pierre Besoukhov. Ive read the book with great interest.
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Books in My Life
A book is one of the greatest wonders of world. Why are so many people fond of reading? The world of books is full of wonders. Together with the characters of books you can find yourself in different countries, have a lot of adventures. The book is a faithful friend. They form our values and characters. We try to look like the characters of our favourite books: to be brave, honest, not to be silly and greedy, to be real friends. We enjoyed the beauty and wisdom of fairy-tales and fables when we were babies and Granny read them. They taught us to be kind, clever and hardworking, to understand other people and help them. They teach us to understand the beauty of nature, take care of it, to love our homeland.
Books have been with us since childhood. Who hasnt read Alice in the Wonderland, Mowgli? Who hasnt travelled with Marry Poppins to her imaginary world? Who hasnt imagined himself to be Robinson Crusoe on the deserted island?
I have read a lot of interesting books, but my favourite book is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. This well-known book is popular with the children all over the world.
The main character of the book is Tom Sawyer, who lived in a small town on the Mississippi River. He was a boy with a wild imagination. He and his friends often dreamed of different adventures. Tom was naughty, kind and brave. Besides he was noble. I like this boy because he teaches us to be true friends.
If you are not fond of reading, take a book to your liking or borrow it from the library and read it. Books are worth reading, they are our good friends.
1. What kind of books do you prefer to read?
2. Do you like to read English or Russian books?
3. Is it possible to live without books for you?
4. Books are our friends, aren't they?
5. How many classes of books do we distinguish?
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1. Go to the... area and find the class mark of the book. 2. Will you give the request slip to the librarian...? 3. Where can I get the books? At... desk on the ground floor. 4. There are many newspapers, magazines and journals in the... area. 5. Can I... some books by Chekhov? 6. Fill in the... and hand it in. 7. Who is your... writer? 8. Do you like...? No, I am not very... on.... I like.... 9. The book is so interesting that I read it yesterday....
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1. They are reading magazines in the Reading room. 2. Peter is filling in the request slip. 3. They are reading magazines and newspapers. 4. I am going to the library. 5. The students are working in the Reading room now. 6. Look at Mr. Brown. He is borrowing some books. 7. Mrs. Smith is standing at the issue desk. 8. He is talking to the librarian on duty.
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5.3
Going to the Cinema and the Theatre
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Which Side Are You on?
Amy: If you dont understand something on the video you can always rewind the film and play it back.
Joe: You have more choice with a video.
Mark: You can see film straight away in the cinema.
Julie: The cinema is more sociable as you often go with friends.
Stuart: Films are never the same on a small screen.
Victoria: In the cinema you concentrate more.
Nigel: You can watch a film in the comfort of your own home.
Marion: Going to the cinema is more sociable.
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Going to a Movie
Part I
George: Hi, Heather, I was wondering if youre free tomorrow night.
Heather: Well, George, I guess I am. Why do you ask?
George: I have just gotten a pair of advance Star Wars movie tickets from a friend and was thinking of inviting you along for the opening premier. Are you interesting?
Heather: Yeah, definitely! Thanks for inviting me!
George: No problem.
Heather: I really wanted to watch Star Wars on the opening day but the advance tickets were sold out. How did you manage to get hold of em?
George: A friend of mine works at the corporate headquarters of Pepsi, which is major sponsor of the movie. He was able to get the tickets for free, and then he sold 2 to me for 50$ a piece.
Heather: You paid tickets? Thats a huge premium over the regular price!
George: Not really, considering the fact that people are paying as high as 200$ each on the black market. Besides, I knew you were really looking forward to seeing Star Wars on the opening day.
Heather: Wow, Im really honored you went through all this trouble just for my sake. I really appreciate that. So, what time are we going?
George: Well, lets see. The movie starts at 10 p.m. We should get there at least 1 hour earlier because therell be a big line. I could pick you up at your house at 8, if thats OK with you.
Heather: 8 oclock? Thats fine time with me.
George: Okay. Good.
Heather: So Ill see you tomorrow at 8 then?
George: Yeah. Thats great. Ill see you tomorrow night, Heather.
Heather: Okay, George. Bye!
George: Bye, Heather.
Part II
George: So what did you think of the movie?
Heather: Well I think this Star Wars is an excellent piece of work. But not as good as the previous ones.
George: Really? I dont agree. This Star Wars episode was incredible!
Heather: Why do you think so?
George: Well, the special effects are the main reason for the success of the previous episode, so audiences have high expectations of this one. And I dont think theyll be disappointed.
Heather: Youre right. The special effects were amazing! And I like that fact that they created so many fantastic settings and other worldly costumes, weapons and creatures.
George: Its kind of cool that they still use the same Star Wars theme song for this movie.
Heather: Yeah! It reminds me of the previous Star Wars.
George: I know exactly what you mean! Hearing that song gives me a nostalgic feeling.
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Heather: I thought the overall plot of the movie was very interesting. But I dont think the character development was all that strong.
George: Do you think they had anything to do with the casting of the movie?
Heather: No, the casting is great, the actors were excellent. They just didnt have a lot of funny or meaningful dialogue. The writing was a little weak.
George: Well, maybe, but I like the little kid who played young Anakin Skywalker. I cant imagine anyone else playing that role.
Heather: I liked him too. Hes soooo cute! You know, even though I was slightly disappointed, I cant wait for the next episode. I wonder when theyre going to start making it and when its scheduled for release.
George: I have no idea. But looking at the success of this Star Wars episode, I have a strong feeling production for the following episode will begin pretty soon. I hope itll be even better than this one.
Heather: I hope so, too.
George: Well, I think we should go now. Its getting pretty late.
Heather: OK. Lets go.
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1. In a broad sense, theatre includes the script, the performing company,..., the audience.
A) drama ) melodrama ) comedy D) the stage
2. Drama comprises serious drama, melodrama,..., comedy.
A) tragedies ) performance ) playwright D) performers
3. For all the performances, a playwright, performers, a director, a scene designer,... are needed.
A) dancers ) a costumier ) a choreographer D) a writer
4. There are different kinds of theatres, such as drama theatres, puppet theatres,... theatres.
A) ballet ) musical ) central D) dancing
5. Some theatres have a... company.
A) regular ) successful ) enjoyable D) repertory
6. Opera combines... and orchestral music with drama.
A) dancing ) scenery ) singing D) lighting
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A) 1. Are you a theatre lover? 2. What theatres do you prefer to go to? 3. Do you book tickets beforehand? 4. Who is your favorite actor (composer, musician and artist)? 5. Which do you prefer: ballet, opera, drama or comedy? Explain your choice. 6. Are you a member of any drama circle? Do you enjoy it? Why? 7. Why is video so popular nowadays?
B) 1. Do you like to go to the cinema? 2. What kinds of films do you know? 3. What kind o movies do you like? What is your all-time favorite movie? What kind of movies do you dislike? Why? 4. Do you like to watch cartoons? 5. Do you like to watch horror movies? 6. Have you ever seen the same movie more than once? What is the best movie you have ever seen? What is the scariest movie you have ever seen? 7. What movie stars would you most like to meet? 8. Who are some of your favorite actors and actresses? 9. If a book has been made into a movie, which do you prefer to do first, see the movie or read the book? 10. Is there a cinema not far from your house? 11. Are newsreels and documentaries always interesting?
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| 1. What is a scenery in the theatre? | A) a scene designer ) painted backgrounds ) exciting experience |
| 2. What should a choreographer do in the theatre? | A) should create dances ) should make the scenery ) should integrate all aspects of production |
| 3. What does a playwright do? | A) creates the scenery ) writes songs ) writes plays |
| 4. What does a director of a theatre do? | A) integrates all aspects of production ) makes sound effects ) makes costumes |
| 5. What is a script? | A) painted backgrounds ) an article about the performance ) a written form of a play |
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Like drama and dance, music are a performing art. It differ from such arts as paintin and poetry, in which artists creates works and then displays or publishes them. Musikal komposers need musishians to interpret and perform their works, just as playwrights need actors to perform their plays.
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1. There are about 50 principal theatres in professional use in or near the East End and some 20 in the suburbs.
2. The National Theatre which stage classical and modern plays in its complex of three theatres on the North Bank of The River Thames.
3. The Royal Opera House, Convent Garden, London, which receives financial assistance from the Arts Council, gives regular season of opera and ballet.
4. The Royal Shakespeare Company which performs in the London Coliseum gives of opera and operetta in English it also tours the provinces.
5. Every 10 years the International Festival of University Theatres is held.
Outside London there are many non-repertory theaters which present all kinds pop music, jazz, light music and brass bands.
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My Favourite Film
Usually we see films in the cinema or on the TV. But from time to time we go to the cinema.
Among different types of films (that is comedy, romantic drama, western, adventure film, police drama or detective film, horror film, historical) best of all I like comedy and romantic drama. I dont like horror films and I find them disgusting. Sometimes I can watch police drama but Im not very keen on this type of films.
Recently I saw the film
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| 1. camera operator 2. actor 3. electrician 4. costume designer 5. make-up artist 6. boom operator 7. sound mixer 8. director 9. stuntman/-woman 10. editor 11. director of photography 12. producer 13. scriptwriter | a) has general control of the money for a film but he doesnt direct the actors. b) fixes the lights and all other electrical equipment. c) is the boss and tells everybody what to do. He works very closely with the actors in particular. d) looks through the camera, and operates the equipment. e) decides the position of the camera, and everything to do with the light, colour, quantity and direction. f) writes scripts for films, shows. g) holds the microphone. h) does all the dangerous things on the screen instead of actors. i) chooses the best bits of the shooting film, cuts film and puts the bits together. j) operates the microphones and gets very angry with people who makes noises during the filming. k) pretends to be another person and acts in a film. l) prepares costumes: dresses, suits for films. m) can make a new face for an actor. |
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1. Usually/sometimes/as a rule we go to... cinema because _____ /we go to the _____ o'clock show.
2. Asfor me, I like to go _____.
3. My seat is/was _____ in the dress-circle/balcony/stalls/in the _____ row.
4. There was _____ a documentary film/a cartoon _____ before the film.
5. It is/was a comedy/a filmed concert/a war film/a political film/an educational film/a film which had a lot of good music/a film about foreign countries/a documentary film/a film version of a story or book/a film about present-day problems/a film about great.../a film which gets you thinking _____.
6. The film is/was based on _____ (a novel/story/play).
7. The film is/was produced by _____ studio.
8. The script was written by _____.
9. The director of the film is _____.
10. Starring in _____ are/were _____.
11. The film shows(ed) _____ struggle of _____ /against _____/love and friendship between _____ /complex relations between _____ /the fate of _____ during _____.
12. The direction is _____ (skillful/professional).
13. The acting is _____ (real/true to life/excellent/first-class).
14. I enjoyed this film, because _____.
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5.4
In the Museum, Picture Gallery
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a historical museum, a picture gallery, sculpture, impressionist, a museum-apartment, in the middle ground, world-famous, expose, I am interested in.
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1. Peter is interested in painting of Gothic art. 2. I would like to visit this photo-show, I think its very interesting. 3. Excuse me, how can I get to a museum of modern art? 4. He belongs to the realistic trend in painting.5. B. Kustodiev, a talented genre-painter, worked a lot to create a new socialist culture.
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The British Museum
Sir Hans Sloane was a great collector. He filled his house with rare books and pictures, precious stones, stuffed animals, birds and butterflies, and ancient remains from all over the world. There had never been a collection quite like it, and visitors were amazed by what they saw.
When Sir Hans Sloane died in 1753, his will let the King buy the whole collection for just £ 20,000 so that it could belong to the nation for ever. This was the start of the British Museum.
It took thirty years and thousands of tons of stone to complete the building and the forty-four massive columns which decorate the front. The building of the British Museum was finished in 1948.
The British Museum started as a museum which collected everything. At first it was particularly famous for its natural history collection and its vast library of books.
Three stuffed giraffes used to stand at the top of the stairs in old Montagu house.
In the 1880s all the museum's stuffed animals and birds were moved to the new Natural History museum at South Kensington.
Children today are sometimes surprised not to find any dinosaurs in the museum... but there are plenty of other ancient and marvellous things to look at.
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