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Entertainment - Focus 3 Unit 7.1

  •  English    20     Public
    a speaking activity about entertainment aimed at practicing the target vocabulary from the unit
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  • Starting Out in Music: Talk about how a musician can start out, take up an instrument, and later sign a recording contract.
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  •  15
  • From Small Venues to the Charts: Discuss how bands play small venues, build an audience, and finally be in the charts.
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  •  15
  • Live vs Streamed Performances: Compare shows that are streamed with artists who do live gigs. Which do listeners prefer?
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  •  15
  • Making a Hit: Explain what helps a singer have a hit single, release an album, and get great reviews.
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  •  15
  • Putting on a Show: Describe how musicians put on a show for the audience and what can mess up a performance.
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  •  15
  • Band Roles: Talk about different band members: drummer, lead guitarist, vocalist, and why each is important.
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  •  15
  • Singer-Songwriters Today: Discuss why a singer-songwriter can be popular with listeners and viewers online.
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  •  15
  • From Hobby to Career: Speak about someone who takes up music, signs up for competitions, and later becomes a musician.
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  •  15
  • Handling Mistakes on Stage: Talk about what happens if performers mess up, whether they beat themselves up or carry on.
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  •  15
  • TV Fame: Discuss actors who play the part of a character and appear in a TV series with a strong cast.
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  •  15
  • Music on TV and Online: Compare viewers watching concerts on TV with listeners streaming music online.
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  •  15
  • The First Big Moment: Describe an artist whose first album comes out, gets great reviews, and reaches the charts.
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  •  15
  • Live Energy: Talk about the difference between spectators at a stadium and a small audience at live gigs.
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  •  15
  • When Fame Wears Off: Discuss what artists can do when popularity wears off and they are no longer in the charts.
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  •  15
  • Unexpected Success: Tell a story where a band turns up to a small gig and ends up having a hit single.
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  •  15
  • Music Competitions: Discuss why young people sign up for talent shows and what happens if things mess up.
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  •  15