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👉COMMUNICATION
Everyday English
Expressing preferences
1. Listen and read the dialogue, paying attention to the highlighted parts. 🎧
Nick: Which do you prefer, pop or folk music?
Nam: I prefer folk music. It has a better beat.
Nick: And which do you like better, modern art or folk art?
Nam: I like modern art better.
2. Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions about your preferences for:
- painting and taking photos
- singing and dancing
Music and arts in school
3. QUIZ What do you know? Work in groups and choose the correct answer to each question.
1. Who is the composer of Viet Nam's national anthem "Tien Quan Ca"?
A. Pham Tuyen. B. Van Cao. C. An Thuyen.
2. Where in Viet Nam did water puppetry originate?
A. In the North.
B. In the central region.
C. In the South.
3. What is Bac Ninh famous for?
A. Quan Ho singing.
B. Vi Dam singing.
C. Cai Luong opera.
4. Mozart is one of the world's greatest _____.
A. singers B. composers C. poets
4. Read the following paragraph. Underline the words related to the topic of arts and music.
Hi. My name is Susie. I'm from Australia. I'm in grade 7. My school teaches arts and music to all the students. Some forms of art such as painting or drama are optional: you can choose to learn them if you like. Music and dancing are compulsory: all of us must study them every week. The school even has a choir, and they perform every month. There are also different art clubs, and you can join any of them.
5. Work in groups. Talk about how you learn music and arts. Compare Susie's school with your school. You can use like, as... as, or different from.
