Music_is_Great_Presentation_______2.pptx

music is great

1. Music is GREAT TeachingEnglish lesson www.teachingenglish.org.uk January 2024

2. Music is GREAT Lead-in: Look at the poster and discuss the questions. 1. Which of the adjectives below would you use to describe the picture? Can you add any more?   exciting overcrowded exhilarating awesome claustrophobic thrilling   2. What kind of music do you listen to? How do you access music? Where do you listen to it? Who are your favourite bands or musicians?   3. How popular is live music in your culture? Are music festivals an important part of your culture?

3. Music is GREAT Word Definition 1. exponentially (adverb) a. an abbreviated form of ‘wellington boot’s which are rubber boots worn in wet, muddy conditions 2. countless (adjective) b. well-known, or famous, usually for a positive reason 3. renowned (adjective) c. describes the way something is growing or increasing very quickly 4. quagmire (noun) d. the end or death of something 5. undeterred (adjective) e. very many 6. wellies (plural noun – informal) f. not prevented from doing something, even though it may be difficult or problematic 7. demise (noun) g. large in size, amount, degree or importance 8. substantial (adjective) h. a soft, wet area of land, which you may sink into if you walk across it Task 1: Match the words and definitions.

4. Music is GREAT The first Glastonbury Festival took place in 1970 and was organised by Michael Eavis , who still runs the festival with his daughter on his farm in Somerset in the south-west of England. Michael charged people just £1 to enter, and the ticket included free milk from the farm. Only 1,500 people attended on that occasion, but this number has grown exponentially since then. In 2023, there were more than 200,000 people in the crowd and tickets, which cost £335 each, sold out within 1 hour. The festival takes place almost every year in the last weekend of June and lasts for five days. Although it is best known for contemporary music, Glastonbury (or ‘ Glasto ’ as it is often called) is host to other performing arts such as dance, comedy and theatre. The festival site is now made up of distinct zones, each one providing something different to cater for the tastes of all those present. Countless famous British musicians have played at the festival, including Sir Paul McCartney, Coldplay and Adele, however the festival also attracts international interest, and has seen headline acts in recent years such as the likes of Beyonce Knowles, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish . Task 2: Read about Glastonbury Festival, a major music festival in England. Are you surprised by anything?

5. Music is GREAT The festival is renowned for being extremely muddy, and on many occasions heavy rainfall has turned the whole festival site into a quagmire. Glastonbury-goers remain undeterred, however, and are quite happy to boogie the festival away in their wellies.   Because of the high demand for tickets, the festival has also been famous for ‘fence-jumpers’. In 2000, when only 100,000 tickets were sold, about 250,000 people attended the event – many of whom jumped over the surrounding fence to gain entry. Security increased in 2002 and a ‘ superfence ’ was created to prevent people from entering without a ticket. In the same year, the new Pyramid Stage, graced by the presence of David Bowie, was welcomed back following its demise in 1994 when it burnt down just a week before the festival was to begin.   The festival supports Fair Trade and has made substantial contributions to charity over the years. In 2023, over 3.7 million pounds was donated, and Greenpeace, Oxfam and WaterAid continue to be main beneficiaries. Task 2: Read about Glastonbury Festival, a major music festival in England. Are you surprised by anything?

6. Music is GREAT Answer these questions.   1. How has the festival changed since it began in1970? R// The festival has grown from 1,500 attendees to over 200,000, and the price of tickets has increased significantly 2. How has it remained the same? R// Despite its expansion, the festival continues to be organized by the Eavis family on their farm and still offers a wide variety of performing arts 3. What challenges has the festival faced? R// The festival has faced challenges such as managing large crowds and the need for adequate infrastructure to support the event. 4. How did the organisers deal with these problems? R// The organizers have addressed these challenges by improving facilities and services, and ensuring the safety and comfort of attendees. 5. How does the festival benefit others? R// The festival benefits others by promoting music and the arts, and by generating economic revenue for the region. 6. What are some disadvantages of music festivals? How could organisers improve them? R//Disadvantages may include traffic congestion and environmental impact. Organizers could improve these aspects through better transportation planning and sustainability measures.

7. Music is GREAT Task 3: What can you remember? Complete the information about Glastonbury Festival. Festival name   Glastonbury Festival When it began   1970 Location   Somerset, England When it takes place     last weekend of June. How often it happens    Almost every year How long it lasts for   Five days Price of ticket £335 The sort of music played   Contemporary , dance, comedy , theatre . Famous artists   Sir Paul McCartney, Coldplay, Adele, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish Other attractions   Distinct zones for varied tastes

8. Music is GREAT Task 4: Design your dream music festival based on the following questions. Be ready to present in a short audio file. Then upload it to the task. Festival name   FusionFest 2025 When it began   Inaugural year 2025 Location  Aeropark Juan Pablo II When it takes place last weekend of July . How often it happens   Annually How long it lasts for   3 days Price of ticket   $100.000 for general admission The sort of music played  Diverse genres from hip hop, pop and electronic music Famous artists  A mix of emerging talents and established stars Other attractions  Art installations, food trucks, and eco-friendly initiatives