PART 3 Themed monologues with multiple matching


Now look at the transcript and highlight the parts of the text where the student makes the points below. Check your answer to exercise 5a. Why are the other two options incorrect?
* compares the time when the song was written with today
* mentions other songs
* says what she did after listening to the song.
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In Part 3 tasks there are five speakers and eight options. Each speaker will say things that are connected to a few of the options but only one option will have the correct meaning. Choose your answers the first time you listen, and then check them carefully the second time.
Joni Mitchell


6 Listen to five other students (1-5) talking about classic songs they have listened to and choose from the list (A-H) what each student says. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters that you do not need to use.
A
The music sounds surprisingly modern.
B It reminds me of other similar songs.
C I think it goes on too long.
D I find the story told in the song very interesting.
E The singer has an amazing voice.
F It puts me in a good mood.
G I'd certainly recommend it to other people.
H It's got a very memorable tune.

Speaker 1

Speaker 2

Speaker 3

Speaker 4

Speaker 5


7 Make notes in the box about a song you think is special. Include as much information as possible. Then work in small groups to tell each other about your special songs.

 

A special song


song title

band/singer

songwriter

how old the song is

musical style

what the song is about

why you think the song is special

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