U3 The rock 'n' roll show

Unit 3 The rock 'n' roll show Students Book page 34 1 Listen and say the words. Check with your partner. 1 spotlight 2 bodyguards 3 fans 4 electric guitar 5 bass guitar 6 backing singers 7 dancer 8 drum kit 9 stage Students Book page 34 2 Read, listen and complete the sentences. In 1955, Elvis Presley was becoming a rock 'n' roll superstar. Many fans went to his shows. By 1956, he was the most popular singer in the USA and had his first number one hit record. He had more than seventeen hits before he died in 1977. He still has a lot of fans today. For many people he will always be 'The King'. We did it. We got out to the jungle, I told you we have to jump. You're right but it was scared. But where are we now? We're in stage of the show. Wow, this music is great. I want to dance. It's a big loud. Probably because we standing next to the speakers. It's Elvis Presley. I think we're in 1950s. And out there in a spot light, it's most famous star of rock 'n' roll. Who? You don't know Elvis Presley, the king of rock 'n' roll. One of the most famous singers all time. Ok, I know who he is. How do you know so much about him? My grandma is a big fan of his. He plays his music all the time. Well, I don't like it very much. It's big, old fashion, I like modern pop music. Well, you don't know anything about music then. Could you to be quiet? I'm trying to enjoy this music. Sorry.

Students Book page 35 1 Listen and read the interview. Write the months under the pictures. So Suzy, last year was a big year for you. What are your plans for this year? Well, I'm making a new record at the moment and it's going to be in the shops in April. That's great news. And then in May, I'm going to play some concerts with my band. Which countries are you going to visit? We're going to play in the UK, France, Italy, Spain and some other European countries. Are you going to play in the USA? No, we're not going to play there this year. But we have plans to visit next year. So, a new record, a European tour. Is that everything for the year? Well, I'm going to have a holiday in October. A nice long holiday ... I hope you enjoy it. Thanks! Students Book page 35 2 Listen and say the sentences. I'm going to see the Suzy Slick show. She's not going to play a concert in our town. Are you going to buy the new Suzy Slick album?

Students Book page 36 1 Listen and write the missing words. Then sing the song. I'm going to play a shiny guitar, I'm going to drive a big fast car, I'm going to go far, yeah, really far, Because, baby, baby, baby ... I'm going to be a star. Everyone's going to be my fan, Every woman, and child and man, I'm going to do everything I can, Because, baby, baby, baby ... I've got a plan. Rock, rock, come rock with me, yeah, roll, roll, roll with me, Rock, rock and you're going to see, Just how big I'm going to be. I'm going to shout. I'm going to sing, I'm going to do the dinga linga ling, I'm going to win. Leah, I'm going to win, Because, baby, baby, baby ... I'm going to be king. I'm going to be king. I'm going to be king. Students Book page 36 2 Listen and say the dialogue. Are you going to the rock 'n' roll show? I don't know, Rose I prefer pop. But Tom! It's Joe and the Holey Socks! Well ... okay, why not? Are you going to the rock 'n' roll show? I don't know, Rose I prefer pop. But Tom! It's Joe and the Holey Socks! Well ... okay, why not?

Students Book page 37 2 Listen and say the times. It's five past five. It's five to six. It's ten past five. It's ten to six.

Students Book pages 38&39 The Time Travellers 2 Read and listen to the story to check your answers. Elvis After the show, the singer and his band left the stage. 'Go on, Patrick,' said Alex. 'Ask him if he's Elvis.' 'Excuse me,' asked Patrick. 'Are you Elvis Presley, the king of rock 'n' roll?' The singer stopped. 'Yes, I am,' he said. He looked very happy. 'I knew it!' said Patrick. 'My grandma loves you.' 'Your grandma?' Elvis looked confused. 'How old is your grandma?' 'She's 70,' Patrick said, 'and she's got all of your CDs.' Now Elvis looked really confused. 'What's a CD?' he asked. 'Never mind,' said Patrick. 'I just wanted to tell you how much people love you.' Elvis invited the kids to his dressing room. They asked him about being famous. He said that it wasn't always as fun as it looked. 'For example,' he said, 'how am I going to leave the theatre with all those fans waiting? They're going to try to follow me to my hotel.' The children listened. Even in the dressing room they could hear the fans. They were all shouting for Elvis. Alex looked around the room. 'I've got an idea,' he said. I'm going to need that long coat, those glasses and that wig. Now listen carefully. Here's the plan ...'

Outside the back door there were hundreds of fans waiting. When they saw Elvis, they all screamed and ran towards him. Soon they were all around him, taking photos and trying to talk to him. Suddenly Elvis took off his wig, glasses and coat. The fans were amazed! Elvis wasn't Elvis! He was Alex sitting on the shoulders of Patrick. 'Sorry fans!' Patrick shouted, 'Elvis wanted a bit of peace and quiet.' The two boys got into a car and drove away. Nobody followed them. At the same time, Elvis was walking out of the front of the theatre with Phoebe, but nobody saw them. Back at the hotel, Elvis thanked the kids with a fantastic American meal of hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream and milk shakes. Elvis was really funny and told them stories about being a rock 'n' roll star. They were having such a good time that Phoebe was sad when she noticed a familiar yellow glow. She turned to the boys who were laughing with Elvis. 'Sorry!' she said, 'but we have to go.' The boys were unhappy because they didn't really want to leave. Elvis watched as the children walked slowly towards the light. They turned to wave goodbye and then they were gone in a flash.