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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