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English 12
FUNCTIONS:
Music 1
• Expressing opinion (agreeing, disagreeing, etc) Theme 1
• Expressing preferences
L1
1. Listen to the podcast and complete the following sentences accordingly. Tapescript 1.1.1
1 When two people get to know each other, music is one of the main subjects that they TOPIC: How do you describe your taste of music?
tend to talk about.
2 In my opinion , our music preferences reveal the deepest parts of our personalities. Jerry Spark says:
3 According to the research I’ve been conducting, they’re mostly introverts and very creative. Every true note with harmony makes me feel better. I think music can be divided into
4 What do you think about extroverts, as I’m one of them? two parts; one is the lyrics part, and the other is the instrumental part. In my opinion,
music without lyrics is better because it doesn’t limit the boundaries of imagination.
5 I will get more results and develop a theory in a few years, I believe . In music with lyrics, you are somehow forced to imagine in the direction of the story.
2. Listen to the podcast again and answer the following questions.
Edgar Pyne says:
1 What is the topic of the podcast? I don’t like to listen to the same type of music over and over again. However, I really
The relation between music preferences and personality. hate one: heavy metal. To me, it’s not music; it is shouting. I also don’t like country
music; it’s as boring as listening to lullabies. So, I can say that I don’t like music that
2 According to Dr. Cliff, who have more intellectual curiosity than the others? is too loud or too boring.
The people who listen to classical music.
3 What kind of music do extroverts like to listen?
They are more likely to listen to calming sounds such as country and folk music. Nicole Lintz says:
4 What is the other subject Dr. Cliff is researching? “I like the way this song sounds,” is a good enough explanation for me. Anything that
The reason why people like specific types of lyrics. makes me feel good in my ears and in my heart is okay. Even if someone listens to
music I dislike, most of the time, it doesn’t matter. It only matters when they play it
really loudly and disturb others.
3. Read the following opinions and rate your level of agreement from 4 to 1. Students’ own answers
4 completely agree 3 agree to a large extent 2 agree to an extent 1 disagree André Chandler says:
Taste in music is a bit like taste in food. You can’t say that you have great taste in food
1 Music is an important part of my life, and it satisfies my emotional needs. if you have only tasted pizza. I believe people should give a chance to every kind of
2 Music and lyrics are enough to express my feelings. music for a period of time in life. As an old enough woman, I can say that I really like
jazz.
3 When I feel stressed, my favorite song can easily change my mood.
4 Sometimes, a song can remind me of my bad memories.
5 I focus on the subject better if I am listening to music while studying.
5. Read the forum comments above and answer the following questions.
4. Discuss your opinions in Exercise 3 with your partner using 1 Why does Jerry think music is better without lyrics?
the statements below. Students’ own answers He thinks it doesn’t limit the boundaries of imagination.
2 How does Edgar define country music?
I believe/think/suppose… He defines it as boring as listening to lullabies.
I agree/disagree… 3 What is Nicole’s criterion for good music?
Anything that makes her feel good in her ears and in her heart.
I don’t agree with you because... 4 According to André, what should people do for some time in life?
She believes people should give a chance to every kind of music for a period of time in life.
In my opinion…
6. Write your own comment answering the topic question on the forum page above.
Don’t you think…?
Students’ own answers
Why do you think that…?

What do you think about...?
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English 12
FUNCTIONS: Theme 1
• Expressing opinion (agreeing, disagreeing, etc) Music 2
• Expressing preferences
L2
1. Listen to the audio and complete the sentences. Tapescript 1.2.1 5. Skim the text below and circle the best title for it.
1 Peer or family influence is said to be the other external factors that affect our choices as well. 1 Psychology of Music 2 Brief History of 3 Why Are Musical Genres
Preference
Important?
Don’t you think that it makes sense? Music
2 That sounds rational, but I don’t agree with the idea that external factors solely influence our
preferences. Music is present in almost every aspect of our lives with a variety of melodies, harmonies, and rhythms
in it. Being inexpensive and easily accessible makes it the best form of entertainment of all kinds.
3 I hold the opinion that there are also internal influences that affect our choices. Therefore, no other alternative can boost our mood and positively impact our physical and psychological
4 Hmm... You may be right , but what do you mean by internal factors? well-being as much as music. It evokes and arouses emotions in the listeners. However, the emotions
5 I have no objection, and we are of the same mind on that point. evoked by music cannot be identical for each audience. Musical tastes and preferences of the listeners
6 In my opinion , both sides of the issue must be considered before you take a stance for a particular kind may impact the interpretation of the emotion felt by them. Several pieces of research
on it. and studies have shown that there is a strong relationship between music preferences and
personality traits.
David M. Greenberg, a psychologist at the University of Cambridge, found that
2. Tick (√) the following statements that are correct according to the audio.
individuals’ musical preferences are linked to three broad thinking styles:
empathizers (Type E), systemizers (Type S), and the ones classified as balanced
√ 1 It is argued that the more you see something, the more you like it.
(Type B). The participants were asked to listen to fifty musical excerpts and
2 Carol thinks external factors are the major causes influencing the preferences. indicate their preferences. Type E who has a strong interest in others’ thoughts
and emotions was more interested in mellow music that had low energy,
3 Influence of the family members is an example of internal factors.
sad emotions, and emotional depth like R&B and soft rock genres. Whereas
√ 4 Music preferences can change as people get older. Type S who is interested in the systems and instrumental elements preferred
more intense music, such as hard rock, punk, and heavy metal genres. Type
√ 5 Internal factors are so important that they can influence decision-making.
B individuals who have the characteristics of both styles equally displayed a
broader range of musical preferences.
3. Discuss the factors that determine one’s musical preference with your partner. Express your On the other hand, there is no adequate evidence to justify the belief that
opinions using the phrases below. Students’ own answers personality traits determine our musical tastes. Some other factors such as age,
cultural background, and gender—that may influence our preferences—should also be
What are your feelings about…? I believe/think/suppose... considered in explaining how one’s musical taste is shaped.
6. Read the text and match the highlighted words in the text to the definitions below.
What do you think about…? According to… In my opinion, ...
1 trait : a particular quality in someone’s character
Don’t you think…? Why do you think that …? intense
2 : extreme and forceful
3 excerpt : a short part taken from a speech, book, etc.
4. Ask at least ten of your friends to take the Why do you listen to music? 4 boost : to improve or increase something
survey on the right. Then write a survey
report on their reasons for listening to Circle the number that best represents your opinion 5 mellow : smooth and soft
music. from 1 (Never) to 5 (Always). 6 evoke : to bring a feeling, a memory or an image into your mind
Students’ own answers Name: Surname: Age:
1 To concentrate better 1 2 3 4 5
7. Read the text again and answer the following questions.
2 To lower stress or anxiety 1 2 3 4 5
1 What are the functions of music in everyday life?
3 To feel more relaxed 1 2 3 4 5 It boosts our mood, evokes and arouses emotions, and positively impacts our physical and psychological well-being.
4 To sleep well 1 2 3 4 5 2 How does Greenberg classify thinking styles?
5 To boost my creativity 1 2 3 4 5 He classifies three broad thinking styles: empathizers (Type E), systemizers (Type S), and balanced (Type B).
3 What are the characteristics of empathizers?
6 To evoke certain feelings 1 2 3 4 5
They have a strong interest in others’ thoughts and emotions.
7 To evoke memories 1 2 3 4 5
4 Why are Type B individuals called balanced?
8 To feel better 1 2 3 4 5 Because they display the characteristics of both Type E and Type S.
9 To relieve pain 1 2 3 4 5
5 What are the factors that shape our musical tastes?
10 To boost my energy levels 1 2 3 4 5 Our musical tastes are shaped by some factors such as age personality traits, cultural background, and gender.
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