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Part 2/3

Look at the photographs, which show four different ways of appreciating music.

First, describe what the people in the photos are doing and how they are feeling.

Then decide the relative merits of each and pick the one you think is most representative of how young people enjoy music today. You have about three minutes to talk about this.

Talk about:

• the atmosphere – hushed / electric / expectant / conducive / free and easy / rarefied
• sound quality – decibels / interference / poor / excellent
• value for money – a rip off / extortionate / a bargain

Use the following words and phrases when completing the task.

as a result

basically

be true

by means of sth

by no means

eventually

given that

in a sense

in effect

in other words

in short

not necessarily

not to mention

surely

to one’s mind

to the point that/where, etc

Part 4

What is your opinion of the following statements?

• Listening to music helps me to concentrate, especially when studying or working.
• Pop music improves my mood.
• Listening to classical music can improve your intelligence.
• Rock music fills me with energy.

• Which would you rather listen to: live music or recorded music? Why?
• Do you like hearing background music in shops and restaurants? Why?/Why not?