01 A song and a dance

Pupil's Book, Unit 1 page 5 1 Listen and number the pictures. 1 My name's May. I play the piano and I love classical music. My favourite piece of music is by Beethoven. It's called Fur Elise. Beethoven wrote it for one for his students, to help her learn the piano. Her name was Elise! Let me play it for you now . . . 2 I love discos. I love them. I'm a DJ, so I choose the music people listen to! When the disco starts, the lights are flashing and everyone's dancing, it's the best feeling in the world. Listen to this and see if you can stop your feet from moving! 3 My favourite kind of music is hip-hop. I especially like rap music. At school, I often rap hip-hop songs with my friends. But we don't use real drums or a recording of drums on a CD or computer - we make the drum sounds ourselves. Like, we start by saying ‘bouncing cats, bouncing cats, bouncing cats. Then speed it up and start rapping . . . S-C-H-O-O and L. If you wanna know hip- hop, I'll school you well. 4 I love the opera. The first one I saw was called Aida and it was amazing - there was a horse on stage, and lots of circus tricks - and the music was beautiful too. When opera singers stand on stage, they act like the happiest or saddest people in the world. It's amazing . . . But shhh . . . the opera's about to start . . . 5 My name's Brian and this is my band. We're a folk band, so we play traditional songs from our country, England. My favourite song's called Scarborough Fair, it's about someone who is remembering their old friends . . . Are you going to Scarborough Fair? (Parsley Sage Rosemary and Thyme) Remember me to one who lives there. She once was a true love of mine. 6 I play jazz saxophone and I'm in the studio at the moment, recording my new album. Our band's got a piano, the drums and my saxophone. I think Jazz is the most exciting music in the world. My favourite song? It's called My Favourite Things. Whenever I hear it, I feel happy! 2 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. Listen and check. My name's May. I play the piano and I love classical music. My favourite piece of music is by Beethoven. It's called Fur Elise. Beethoven wrote it for one for his students, to help her learn the piano. Her name was Elise! Let me play it for you now . . . I love discos. I love them. I'm a DJ, so I choose the music people listen to! When the disco starts, the lights are flashing and everyone's dancing, it's the best feeling in the world. Listen to this and see if you can stop your feet from moving! My favourite kind of music is hip-hop. I especially like rap music. At school, I often rap hip-hop songs with my friends. But we don't use real drums or a recording of drums on a CD or computer - we make the drum sounds ourselves. Like, we start by saying ‘bouncing cats, bouncing cats, bouncing cats. Then speed it up and start rapping . . . S-C-H-O-O and L. If you wanna know hip- hop, I'll school you well. I love the opera. The first one I saw was called Aida and it was amazing - there was a horse on stage, and lots of circus tricks - and the music was beautiful too. When opera singers stand on stage, they act like the happiest or saddest people in the world. It's amazing . . . But shhh . . . the opera's about to start . . . My name's Brian and this is my band. We're a folk band, so we play traditional songs from our country, England. My favourite song's called Scarborough Fair, it's about someone who is remembering their old friends . . . Are you going to Scarborough Fair? (Parsley Sage Rosemary and Thyme) Remember me to one who lives there. She once was a true love of mine. I play jazz saxophone and I'm in the studio at the moment, recording my new album. Our band's got a piano, the drums and my saxophone. I think Jazz is the most exciting music in the world. My favourite song? It's called My Favourite Things. Whenever I hear it, I feel happy!

Pupil's Book, Unit 1 page 7 1 Listen and repeat. Jenny and I are excited about visiting it soon! I'm interested in all kinds of music. It's perfect for people who are keen on listening to music when they go hiking! 3 Play the game. What are the missing prepositions? 1 I'm really excited [BEEP] hearing my favourite band's new song. I'm really excited [BEEP] hearing my favourite band's new song. 2 She's famous [BEEP] her beautiful singing voice. She's amazing. She's famous [BEEP] her beautiful singing voice. She's amazing. 3 I'm interested [BEEP] hip-hop music. I'm interested [BEEP] hip-hop music. 4 I'd like to be a singer, but I'm afraid [BEEP] standing on a stage and singing. I'd like to be a singer, but I'm afraid [BEEP] standing on a stage and singing. 5 I think my brother might become a jazz musician because he's great [BEEP] playing the piano. I think my brother might become a jazz musician because he's great [BEEP] playing the piano. 6 I'm annoyed [BEEP] you because you broke my violin. I'm annoyed [BEEP] you because you broke my violin.

Pupil's Book, Unit 1 page 8 1 Listen to the radio programme. What are the band members' names? Hello and welcome to Cool at School - this week we're meeting a different band every day, and on Friday you'll be able to vote for your favourite to play at the school disco. So let's meet today's group . . . Hi! Hi! What's your band called? We’re The Triangle. Cool name! Thanks! Do you know why we chose it? No. Nor do I, actually! Really, Mike? No. No idea! Well, there are three people in our group - me, Mike and Dan - and you need all three of us to play our songs. Just like you need three lines to make a triangle. Do you like being in a band? Yeah, it's fun! My bandmates are awesome, but it takes a long time to learn new songs and Mike and I aren't very patient. We like to do things fast! Yes, we do! . . . and we're very different so we argue a lot! Different? In what way? Well, you've met Mike - he's our drummer. Yeah! That's me! Mike gets on well with everyone, he's friendly and he's got a charming smile. And he always brings snacks to band practice. He does lots of generous things! And so do you! Are you generous, Callum? Haha! Not with food! I eat it all myself. But Callum always shares lots of advice with us. Yeah, I think I'm quite bossy. I always tell Mike and Dan what to do. And I think I'm quite rude sometimes. I often interrupt people or speak loudly. Haha! You're not rude! Is he bossy though? Hmmm. But Callum's a great person to have in the band. He's always cheerful. When we practise a new song it can be difficult or boring. But Callum's always happy and positive. And what about your guitarist? Yes, that's Dan, my cousin. He's really intelligent - he always thinks of solutions to problems we have when we're writing songs. It's true! He's much cleverer than me. And he's reliable. I don't think he's ever missed band practice. I only missed it once - when I had a cricket match. He's very serious as well. He's quiet and he doesn't laugh as much as me and Mike. I think he's great. So do I! Thank you! And what are you going to play for us today? It's a new song of ours called So am 1. It's about being with your family or your friends - - or your band - -yeah, and sharing how you feel. When you're feeling all alone Well, you're not on your own Coz when you say you're feeling blue, I'll feel that way with you. If you're going to cry, So am I. Well when you're feeling super sad, The world is making you feel bad, When you're in an awful mood, People are bossy and they're rude. If you're going to cry, So am I. Fantastic! Thanks for being on the show. I had lots of fun! Thank you. So did we! 2 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. Then listen and check. Hello and welcome to Cool at School - this week we're meeting a different band every day, and on Friday you'll be able to vote for your favourite to play at the school disco. So let's meet today's group . . . Hi! Hi! What's your band called? We’re The Triangle. Cool name! Thanks! Do you know why we chose it? No. Nor do I, actually! Really, Mike? No. No idea! Well, there are three people in our group - me, Mike and Dan - and you need all three of us to play our songs. Just like you need three lines to make a triangle. Do you like being in a band? Yeah, it's fun! My bandmates are awesome, but it takes a long time to learn new songs and Mike and I aren't very patient. We like to do things fast! Yes, we do! . . . and we're very different so we argue a lot! Different? In what way? Well, you've met Mike - he's our drummer. Yeah! That's me! Mike gets on well with everyone, he's friendly and he's got a charming smile. And he always brings snacks to band practice. He does lots of generous things! And so do you! Are you generous, Callum? Haha! Not with food! I eat it all myself. But Callum always shares lots of advice with us. Yeah, I think I'm quite bossy. I always tell Mike and Dan what to do. And I think I'm quite rude sometimes. I often interrupt people or speak loudly. Haha! You're not rude! Is he bossy though? Hmmm. But Callum's a great person to have in the band. He's always cheerful. When we practise a new song it can be difficult or boring. But Callum's always happy and positive. And what about your guitarist? Yes, that's Dan, my cousin. He's really intelligent - he always thinks of solutions to problems we have when we're writing songs. It's true! He's much cleverer than me. And he's reliable. I don't think he's ever missed band practice. I only missed it once - when I had a cricket match. He's very serious as well. He's quiet and he doesn't laugh as much as me and Mike. I think he's great. So do I! Thank you! And what are you going to play for us today? It's a new song of ours called So am 1. It's about being with your family or your friends - - or your band - -yeah, and sharing how you feel. When you're feeling all alone Well, you're not on your own Coz when you say you're feeling blue, I'll feel that way with you. If you're going to cry, So am I. Well when you're feeling super sad, The world is making you feel bad, When you're in an awful mood, People are bossy and they're rude. If you're going to cry, So am I. Fantastic! Thanks for being on the show. I had lots of fun! Thank you. So did we! 3 Listen again. For each question, choose the correct answer. Hello and welcome to Cool at School - this week we're meeting a different band every day, and on Friday you'll be able to vote for your favourite to play at the school disco. So let's meet today's group . . . Hi! Hi! What's your band called? We’re The Triangle. Cool name! Thanks! Do you know why we chose it? No. Nor do I, actually! Really, Mike? No. No idea! Well, there are three people in our group - me, Mike and Dan - and you need all three of us to play our songs. Just like you need three lines to make a triangle. Do you like being in a band? Yeah, it's fun! My bandmates are awesome, but it takes a long time to learn new songs and Mike and I aren't very patient. We like to do things fast! Yes, we do! . . . and we're very different so we argue a lot! Different? In what way? Well, you've met Mike - he's our drummer. Yeah! That's me! Mike gets on well with everyone, he's friendly and he's got a charming smile. And he always brings snacks to band practice. He does lots of generous things! And so do you! Are you generous, Callum? Haha! Not with food! I eat it all myself. But Callum always shares lots of advice with us. Yeah, I think I'm quite bossy. I always tell Mike and Dan what to do. And I think I'm quite rude sometimes. I often interrupt people or speak loudly. Haha! You're not rude! Is he bossy though? Hmmm. But Callum's a great person to have in the band. He's always cheerful. When we practise a new song it can be difficult or boring. But Callum's always happy and positive. And what about your guitarist? Yes, that's Dan, my cousin. He's really intelligent - he always thinks of solutions to problems we have when we're writing songs. It's true! He's much cleverer than me. And he's reliable. I don't think he's ever missed band practice. I only missed it once - when I had a cricket match. He's very serious as well. He's quiet and he doesn't laugh as much as me and Mike. I think he's great. So do I! Thank you! And what are you going to play for us today? It's a new song of ours called So am 1. It's about being with your family or your friends - - or your band - -yeah, and sharing how you feel. When you're feeling all alone Well, you're not on your own Coz when you say you're feeling blue, I'll feel that way with you. If you're going to cry, So am I. Well when you're feeling super sad, The world is making you feel bad, When you're in an awful mood, People are bossy and they're rude. If you're going to cry, So am I. Fantastic! Thanks for being on the show. I had lots of fun! Thank you. So did we!

Pupil's Book, Unit 1 page 10 The concert Monday What a great weekend! Ash stayed at my house on Saturday night. We spent ages lip synching to pop music videos on YouTube. Mum and Dad kept shouting at the bottom of the stairs, Julie! Turn the music down! ' Ash said we should enter the lip-synching competition at the leisure centre on Saturday, but I don't want to do it. I've never performed on stage before, I'd be far too nervous. Tuesday At school Ash said that we needed a name for our band. I told her that we didn't really have a band. but she wouldn't stop talking about it. She thinks we should be Jasha because it uses both our names. I couldn't think of a better name so l think we're going to be Jasha. Wednesday AGHHHHHH! I am SO angry with Ash right now. She's entered Jasha' into the lip-synching competition! I didn't think she was serious about doing it! She was so keen on thinking of a name for the band because we need one to enter the competition! Well, I'm NOT going to do it. Thursday Ash apologised - she said she was very sorry that she entered the competition without telling me. She was trying to be charming, but I told her I was still feeling angry. I didn't want to talk to her today. but she was so excited about the competition and talked about it all the way through lunch. There are ten bands and each band does three songs. But it gets worse. Much worse. The bands don't lip synch their last song, they sing it. Friday I've told Ash I'll do the concert. Was that the right thing to do? She hugged me and shouted, 'We're going to win! ' When I got home, I told Mum that I was going to do the concert after all. I thought she would be pleased, but she wishes we were doing something different-Mozart or something. She said, 'I just prefer classical music, darling, and so does your father. But good luck with the competition. ' Tomorrow's the big day. Sunday Yesterday was the best day of my life! Ash came round in the morning for our final practice. We got to the leisure centre at three o'clock, but I was too nervous to go in. I said, 'I can't do it. ' Ash held my hands in hers, looked straight at me, and said. You can do it. Julie. You can do it, I can do it, we can do it. ' And we went in and we did it! I don't remember much about being on stage. It happened so quickly. The lights were bright. The music started. And we did our songs. Everyone from school was shouting. Jasha! Jasha! ' When it was time for the last song - the one we had to sing - my mouth went dry. but I sang . . . and we came third in the competition! Ash has texted me the same message twenty times today: Next time we'll win. You know, I think she might be right.

Pupil's Book, Unit 1 page 12 2 Listen and read the text and the factfile. Check your answers to Activity 1. Ludwig Van Beethoven L composer in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth udwig Van Beethoven was a classical pianist and century. Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany in December 1770. His father and grandfather were musicians and wanted him to be a famous child musician like Mozart. When Beethoven was only five years old, his father taught him to play the piano, violin and viola. He played his first public performance when he was only seven. Beethoven left school to study music when he was ten years old and composed his first piece of music two years later. He moved to Vienna in Austria to continue studying and composing. People loved his music in Vienna but then Beethoven began to go deaf. He continued to compose music but he could no longer perform it. Although Beethoven could not hear his music, people say that he wrote his best compositions such as The Ninth Symphony when he was completely deaf. Beethoven never married and at the end of his life, he was often ill. He died on 27th March 1827. More than 20, 000 people attended his funeral.

Pupil's Book, Unit 1 page 14 2 Read and listen to the conversation. Answer the questions. Where did Peter go last Saturday? Hi Peter, did you go and see that band we were talking about on Saturday? The one with the famous violin player? No, I couldn't get there in time. In the end I went to my friend Gill's house. What did you do? Not much. I really wanted to go skating on Sunday but I missed the bus! I was five minutes late! Ah, what a pity, Maite. Why don't we go together next Saturday? Yeah, why not! That'd be really nice! 3 Read the question and listen to the conversation. Which picture is correct? What does the DJ do before the show? So, are you a DJ that gets nervous before a show? I don't feel as bad as some of the other DJs. They change their clothes about three times before a show! Three times! No way! It's true! When I get ready for a show I always make sure that I have enough music for three hours. And after the show? Well, I drink a lot of water because the lights at parties are hot and I get very thirsty.