1. Have you read Treasure Island yet?
Unit 8
Have you read Treasure Island yet?
Section B

2. What kind of music do you like?
I like pop music because it is exciting. I feel excited when I listen to it.
jazz
rock

3. I love rock music because it is really loud. I feel…
Talk about music
What kind of music do you like?
I prefer country music because it is very natural. I feel relaxed when I listen to it.
I love rock music because it is really loud. I feel…
I like pop music because it is exciting. I feel excited when I listen to it.

4. What’s your favorite band?
My favorite band is Mayday.
The play rock music, too.
I like their music because…
My favorite band is Zero.
They play rock music.
I like their music because
it makes me feel powerful.

5. Pair Work A: Do you have a favorite singer?
B: Yes, my favorite singer is Avril Ramona
Lavigne.
A: Where does she come from?
B: She comes from Canada. And she is a
famous pop singer.
A: Why do you like listening her songs?
B: Because they make me feel excited.

6. Listening
Listen to a conversation between Alex and Dave. Write A for Alex or D for Dave next to each opinion. 1b
____ The Toms must be popular.
____ The Toms play pop music.
____ The Toms’ music sounds more like
rock.
____ Listening to The Toms is a good way to wake up. D D A D

7. Listen again and take notes.1c
Listen again and take notes.
Band name
Country
Number of people
in the band
Kind of music
Why Alex and
Dave like to
listen to this band
Alex:
Dave:
The Toms
United States
Five
Pop music
It’s loud and full of
energy and make him excited.
It’ll wake him up and
make him happy for the rest
of the day!

8. Speaking 1d
Ask your friends and parents what kind of music they listen to and why. How does the music make them feel?
1. What kind of music do you listen to?
2. Why do you listen to it?
3. How does it make you feel?

9. Example 1:
A: What kind of music do you like?
B: I like pop music.
A: Why do you like it?
B: Because it sounds exciting. I feel
happy when I listen to it.

10. Example: A: What kind of music do you like? B: I like country music.
A: Why do you like it?
B: Because it is so gentle and
relaxing. And it makes me feel
peaceful.