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Lesson One Music

1. M: By the way, Jane, did you talk to the consultant about our new health program?

W: I contacted his office but his secretary said he would be out for lunch until two.

Q: What does the woman mean?

2. M: We need to let every one know about the charity concert, but we don't have much money for advertising.

W: How about using the school radio station? They broadcast free public service announcements.

Q: What does the man suggest they do?

3. M: I don't understand why this self-study book doesn't have answers to the question?

W: But it does. You can find them at the back of the book.

Q: What does the man say about the self-study book?

4. M: The new sales manager says he's never met you before.

W: We've been introduced about three times. He seems a little forgetful.

Q: What do we learn about the new sales manager?

5. M: Have you had the brakes and tires checked? And do you have enough money?

W: I have taken care of everything. And I'm sure it's gong to be a wonderful trip.

Q: What's the woman going to do?

6. M: I've had my new stereo for a whole week, but I haven't yet figured out how to record a cassette.

W: Didn't an instruction manual come with it?

Q: What does the woman imply?

7. M: I want to pay you for that long-distance call I made. But, I suppose you haven't gotten you phone bill yet.

W: Oh, but I have.

Q: What can be known about the man?

8. M: Professor Smith assigned us three more novels to read.

W: He must think you don't have any other classes.

Q: What can be inferred about Professor Smith?

9. M: Let's go watch the fireworks tonight.

W: I have tickets to the theater.

Q: What plans does the man have that night?

10. M: I am exhausted. I stayed up the whole night studying for my history mid-term exam.

W: Why do you always wait till the last minute?

Q: What can be inferred about the man?

11. M: I'll be coming straight from work, so I'll have to pack a change of clothes.

W: It's only a barbecue. Jeans and T-shirts will be fine.

Q: What does the woman imply?

12. M: I'm going to the snack bar for a cup of coffee. Would you like me to bring you back something?

W: Not from the snack bar, but could you pick up a paper for me?

Q: What does the man want the woman to do?

13. M: I don't understand how this budget was calculated.

W: Let me have a look. OK?

Q: What does the woman mean?

14. M: We need a fourth player for tennis this morning. Do you want to join us?

W: I've got a class at nine, but Carol is free and she is really good. Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?

15. M: Have you saved enough to buy that new printer for your computer yet?

W: You know, money seems to be burning a hole in my pocket lately. Maybe next month.

Q: What is the man likely to do the following month?

Passage 1 American Music

One of America's most important exports is her modern music. American music is played all over the world. It is enjoyed by people of all ages in every country. Although the lyrics are in English, people

who don't speak English can enjoy it too. The reasons for its popularity are its fast pace and rhythmic beat.

Music has many origins in the United States. Country music, coming from the rural areas in the southern United States, is one source. Country music features simple themes and melodies describing day-to-day situations and the feelings of country people. Many people appreciate this music because of the emotions expressed by country music songs.

A second origin of American pop music is the blues. It depicts mostly sad feeling reflecting the difficult lives of American blacks. It is usually played and sung by black musicians, but it is popular with all Americans.

Rock music is a newer form of music. This music style, featuring fast and repetitious rhythms, was influenced by the blues and country music. It was first known as rock-and-roll in the 1950s. Since then, there have been many forms of rock music: hard rock, soft rock and others. Many performers of rock music are young musicians. American pop music is marketed to a demanding audience. Now pop songs are heard on the radio several times a day. Some songs have become popular all over the world. People hear these songs

sung in their original English or sometimes translated into other languages. The words may differ but the enjoyment of the music is universal.

Passage 2 Music in Different Cultures

In western culture, music is regarded as good by birth, and sounds that are welcome are said to be "music to the ears". In some other cultures, for example, the lslamic culture, it is of little value, associated with sin and evil, In the West and in the high cultures of Asia, it is said that there are three types of music. First classical music, composed and performed by trained professionals originally under the support of courts and religious establishments; second, folk music, shared by the population at large and passed on orally; and third, popular music, performed by professionals, spread through radio, television, records, film, and print, and consumed by the mass public.

Music is a major component in religious services, theater, and entertainment of all sorts. The most universal use of music is as a part of religious rituals. In some tribal societies, music appears to serve as a special form of communication with supernatural beings,

and its prominent use in modern Christian and Jewish services may be the leftover of just such an original purpose. Another less obvious function of music is social adherence. For most social groups, music can serve as a powerful symbol. Members of most societies share keen feelings as to what kind of music they "belong to": Indeed, some minorities including, in the U.S.A., black Americans and

Euro-American groups use music as a major symbol of group identity. Music also symbolizes military, patriotic and funerary moods and events. In a more general sense, music may express fifes central social values of a society. In western culture, the interrelationship of conductor and orchestra symbolizes the need for strong cooperation among various kinds of specialists in a modern industrial society.

Passage 3

Music comes in many forms; many countries have a style of their own. Poland has its folk music. Hungary has its czardas. Argentina is famous for the tango. The U.S. is known for just a type of music that has gained worldwide popularity.

Jazz is American's contribution to popular music. While classical music follows formal European tradition, jazz is a rather free form.

It is full of energy, expressing the moods, interests, and emotions of the people. In the 1920s jazz sounded like America. And so it does today.

The origins of jazz are as interesting as the music itself. Jazz was invented by black Americans, who were brought to the southern states as slaves. They were sold to farm owners and forced to work long hours in the cotton and tobacco fields. The work was hard and life was short. When a slaver died his friends and relatives would gather and carry the body to have a ceremony before they buried him.

There was always a band with them. On the way to the ceremony, the band played slow solemn music suitable for the situation. But on the way home, the mood changed. Spirits lifted. Everyone was happy. Death had removed one of their members, but the living were glad to be alive. The band played happy music. This music made everyone want to dance. This was an early form of jazz.

Music has always been important to African-Americans. The people, who were unwillingly brought to America from West Africa, had a rich musical tradition. In the fields, they made up work songs. Singing made the hard work go faster. And when they accepted

Christianity, these songs became lovely spirituals, which have become an everlasting part of American music.

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