Contents Chapter 1 On the beat Let's have a listen 2 My vinyl collection 5 Meet and greet 6 Good afternoon, listeners 11 Did you get it? 13 Chapter 2 Into the future The environment 14 Mind and body 16 Teamwork on time 20 Today and tomorrow 22 Did you get it? 23 Chapter 3 In the zone Press YES to enter 24 Tell me a story 28 Did you get it? 29 Chapter 4 Across the border Into the bush we go 30 What's up, Wellington? 33 New Zealand in a nutshell 36 Kia kaha, Mãori 38 Did you get it? 41 Chapter 5 On the weekend Making memories 42 Fun experiences 46 In it to win it 48 The story of a store 50 Did you get it? 53 Chunks 54
Chapter 1 On the beat Do you sometimes sing along to your favorite song when no one is listening? Do you ever dance to music with your friends, your family or your pet? Have your ever been in a mood to put on a really sad love song? Well, then you're not alone! Music is all around us, and it’s a hobby that you can both enjoy on your own and share with your friends. In this chapter, you will get to know different types of music
• No, that name doesn’t ring a bell. pretty notkindsimplygoodthebestofaveragemycupoftea TIP! If you don’t remember the title of the song, try and google some of the lyrics or ask your partner about it.
1 Let’s make a playlist! Try and remember the last English song you listened to and write down the title and the artist.
Title: Artist: Circle and ask each other about your songs.
• Do you know the group Pink Pandas?
• And who’s it by?
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So, turn up the volume and let’s get moving! But first: Listen to Perry talk about the latest concert he went to with his dad.
1 Let’s have a listen
• choose a concert to go to • check out a vinyl collection, and • listen to a radio show.
• What’s the title of your song?
• The title of my song is All Too Well.
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• I have, actually. It’s pretty good. / No, not yet, but now I really want to.
• I t’s by Taylor Swift. Have you ever heard it?
REMEMBER! Each word in a song title starts with a capital letter, except for small words like a, and, of, in, on, the and to when they're not the first word in the title. → All Too Well / Back to December
TIP! If in doubt, use Google to find out the genre of your songs.
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3 Every song belongs to a specific genre of music. Sometimes a song can be a mix of two genres as well. First, check out some of the most popular genres. rock country pop heavy metal jazz funk hip hop folk rap disco Mark down which genre your songs belong to. Now, present your playlists in groups.
3 2 Think about your friends' songs and add eight of them to your playlist. My playlist 876543.2.1....
4 4 Get ready to learn some music idioms. Listen to the conversations and write the idiom that matches each illustration. 5 Match the idioms with the definitions. when something seems familiar to deal with the consequences of your actions great news when two people share the blame to follow a trend to brag about yourself and so on 3 _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ 54 6 7
Askothereach colorful · plainglamorousuninspiringfluffy·elegant·adorable·dull 5 2 My vinyl collection 1 Listen to Perry talk about his vinyl collection. Write the correct titles under his albums. _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ Ask each other about the covers. So, which one do you like the best? Sounds like Perry and I have/don’t have the same taste. I think the album cover for … looks really …/looks kind of … 2 Do you collect anything? Bring it to class! Then in pairs, film each other and talk about your collection. Use the same chunks as Perry: I guess I’m kind ofa … nerd. Right here I have … Here we have … This might be myall-time favorite … I collect …
• She might be playing … because she wears/looks like/has …
2 Read the text in groups of three. Assign roles. Change role for each artist you read about.
First, take a good look at the three bands and try and guess which genre of music they play. In pairs, ask each other:
REMEMBER! Might is a modal verb, so you never put an -s at the end, even if you’re talking about one person: she might but she wears.
• I wonder what kind of music Stella Harlow plays?
Role 1: reads Role 2: summarizes Role 3: finds three key words THE BAND Woods on Fire Woods on Fire is an American band consisting of the four members Johnny, Eek, Gabe and Milo. They met in high school where they played together after classes. The band is inspired by the folk music scene of the 1960s and artists such as Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen, but their music is also influenced by modern rock. Gabe is the lead singer, and he is great at hitting the high notes. Johnny plays the guitar, Milo plays the bass, and Eek is the band’s talented drummer. They write all of their own songs. Their songs are about social and political issues such as climate change, violence and inequality.
• I wonder what kind of music Woods on Fire play?
• They might be playing … because they wear/look like/have …
6 3 Meet and greet 1 Today is your lucky day – you are going to a concert with your friends!
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THE GROUP The Jangs Brothers Henley, Booker and Niles Jang have been a music group since they were eleven, thirteen, and sixteen years old. They used to sing their favorite rap songs at family parties back in Ohio – now they perform hip hop music at venues all over the world, sometimes for more than 100,000 people. They have millions of followers on social media, and their fans call themselves “The Fangs” (fan + Jang = Fang). All three of them sing and dance very well, and they have brilliant musicians who help write and perform their songs. The brothers sing about the start of the hip hop movement back in the 1970s and about racism in America.
CHALLENGE! There are two different ways of saying i hele verden hidden in the texts. Can you find them?
THE SOLO ARTIST Stella Harlow Stella Harlow is a British singer and songwriter best known for her catchy pop songs that are played on radio stations across the globe. Her dad taught her how to play the guitar when she was only eight years old, and both of them are influenced by country music today. Stella has her own record company, Stella Records, and her own clothing line, By Harlow. Her white cat, Lily, also has a very popular Instagram account with thousands of followers. She writes songs about relationships, body positivity and women’s rights. Her favorite singers are Madonna and Lady Gaga.
8 3 Use information from the three texts and finish the sentences. Compare your sentences in groups. 1. The texts are about _________________________________________________. 2. The members of _________________________________ are __________________________________________________________________.called 3. ___________________ is inspired by ___________________________________. 4. ___________________ are inspired by __________________________________. 5. The texts mention other __________________________ such __________________________________________________________________.as 6. ______________________ sing about ___________________________________. 4 Here is a list of songs off the three artists’ albums. Who do you think performs each song? Don’t Tell Me What to Do I Said Girl Power Take a Walk With Me Not Let’sAnymoreFightFight Fight It Last Night at the Supermarket Ha Ha Ha Meet Me on the Moon Don’t Give Up It’s Crazy in Here, Come Join Circle and ask each other about the songs. • Who do you think performs Not Anymore? • I think that’s The Jangs’ song because … • I think that's Stella Harlow's song because ... Askothereach Woods on Fire The Jangs Stella Harlow they sing about ... they're inspired by ... she writes ... she's known for ...
6 Fact or opinion? What's the difference between facts and opinions? Listen to Perry talk again. Then make two cards, one that says Fact, and one that says Opinion. In groups, take turns reading the statements below and raise your cards. Discuss your answers. F O I listen to their music all the time. They are inspired by Bob Dylan. The band formed in high school. Milo is my favorite. They are this awesome American band. They’re the best.
7 Fill out your own fact box with a band, a group or an artist you know and tell your group about your choice.
NAME: NationalityAgeGenreLyricsMy songfavorite One thingI'd like to know 9 That’s a fact because it’s Youtrue.can look it up. That’s an opinion because that’s how he feels. It’s something he thinks.
WOODS ON FIRE an American band formed in schoolhigh FOUR MEMBERS: JOHNNY, EEK, GABE, MILO inspired by Bob Dylan sing about violence and inequality playmusicfolkandrock
5 Perry and his dad are going to a concert with Woods on Fire next month. Perry is very excited! But his aunt doesn’t know the band, so Perry tells her about them. Look at the keywords while you listen.
It’s happening, guys! We hope you don’t mind us tooting our own horn, but we have an exciting announcement to make. We are very happy to tell you that we are FINALLY going on a European tour next year! We’ll be visiting twelve countries, so check out if yours is one of them. You can get your ticket NOW at the link in bio. Hope to see you in the crowd! Rock on!
9 Finish the sentences and write which show you'd like to go to, who you'd go with and __________________________________________________________why.
What’s up, Fangs? Ready to get all crazy this summer? Check out dates, venues and all that jazz for our upcoming shows on the website. It’s gonna be wild. Until then: stay cool, stay safe.
10 8 Perry got his ticket for the Woods on Fire show already. It’s time to get yours! Check out the concert announcements on Instagram and choose which show you'd like to go to.
IPEACE.can’tbelieve you guys! All shows sold out already? AAAAAARG. Sending lots of hugs and kisses to all of you as a thank you for the amazing support. BUT if you didn’t get a ticket, now is your chance! Buy one item from the By Harlow online store by 12 PM for a chance to win 2 x VIP FRONT ROW SEATS for you and your bestie. Everyone can enter, no matter where you live. Can’t wait to see you all sooooooon! xoxo woodsonfire Follow thejangs Follow stellaharlow Follow CHALLENGE! Point out two music idioms in announcements.the I would like to go I would ask my to come because
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