“Music is the universal language of the world”

1.

“Music is the universal
language of the world”
H. Longfellow

2.

Underline the words/phrases that refer only
to music
single, lyrics, script, acting, music charts,
songwriter,
plot, sound effects, cast, Top 5, role,
musical instruments,
catchy tunes, popular single, special effects,
powerful voice, latest album

3.

My favourite type of
music is …
I really like…
My favourite album is…

4.

Read the text and complete the factfile
Artist:___________________________
Genre:__________________________
Best Single:_______________________
On the chart for:______________________
Rating:______________________________

5.

What adjectives does the critic use to describe:
the singer_________________________________________
the singer’s voice___________________________________
the singer’s music___________________________________
the lyrics__________________________________________
the song___________________________________________
the album__________________________________________

6.

Word formation
noun + -ful = quality a person / thing has. e.g. helpful voice
noun + -less = quality a person / thing doesn’t have. e.g. useless speech
noun
success
care
thought
speech
beauty
noun+ -ful
noun + -less

7.

noun
success
care
thought
speech
beauty
noun+ -ful
succesful
noun + -less
careless
thoughtful
speechless
beautiful

8.

Translate the sentences:
•My father runs a successful business.
•Tom is careful with his work. He rarely
makes mistakes.
•My sister is very careless. She’s always
breaking things.
•John was speechless when he heard the
news.

9.

1)
Think of your favorite CD. Complete a
factfile.
Artist
Genre
Best single
On the chart for
Rating
2)
Write a review of it. You may use the
phrases:
My favourite album is…
…is the album by…
He /She is well-known in…
The most famous song from the album is…