1、Speaking,Do you hope to form your own band to take part in the music festival?,Imagine you are going to form your own band. Since this is the first time that you have tried to do so, you are sure to have some trouble. So write an email to Freddy. Tell him your ideas and ask him for advice on how to

2、make your band successful.,Before writing, read the beginning of the letter and Freddys reply on Page 39 and 40. Work out the questions that may be asked. Eg. Is it best to play one kind of music or different kinds to start with? Do you have some good advice on ,Useful expressions for asking for adv

3、ice and tips,1. I would be grateful if you could give me some advice. 2. I would like to know how I can 3. I am a little bit confused. I am looking forward to receiving your advice letter and thank you in advice.,Dear Freddy, My name is Li Hua. Im beginning a band with my friends. However, we have n

4、ever been in a band before. Could you please give us some advice? I would like to know what music to play and we cannot decide.,Sample letter,Polite greeting The situation,I like pop music but most of my friends like rock n roll. Liu Mei likes rap. How are we to decide what to play? Do you suggest w

5、e play a little of all of these types of music? Or should we only play one kind of music? How did you and your friends decide what to play?,The problem in your band + the questions,We hope you can give us some advice. Yours hopefully, Li Hua,Ask for advice + polite ending,Your name,Speaking task on

6、P74,Discuss which kinds of musician/singer/ composer/conductor / band you prefer. Choose your favourite. Write down briefly what you know about him or her: why you chose him/her and which part of his/her music you prefer. Make notes in the chart below to help you remember what you are going to say.,

7、The Beatles I have been collecting the songs of the Beatles for a long time now. I first saw them on the television and I was at once attracted by their attractive personalities and the fun they seemed to have. Actually, that is funny in one way because my favourite song is “Yesterday”,Sample writin

8、g,Who they are Why I like them,My favourite song,which is very sad. However, not all their songs are like that. Some are funny, others are cheerful and express original ideas and have lovely tunes. They seemed able to combine an ability to communicate with young people and describe their hopes and fears. I am sure that their music will still be remembered many years from now. They were the most f