流利美国口语5.4（在线收听）

W: How did you like it?

M: The classical chapters were fine. But the one composed by Hem was not quite in harmony.

W: I thought so, too. He might be a good conductor but not a good composer yet.

M: Right.

Dialogue 2.

W: What do you think of this piece of music?

M: The tune sounds nice, but I don’t quite like the tempo.

W: Yes, it’s a bit too fast. By the way, do you go for pop music?

M: Not really, I have a special liking for old songs.

W: You said it. Sometimes old songs can take us back to the sweet memories of the past.

Dialogue 3.

W: Do you have any taste for pop music?

M: I don’t think so, but I like classical music.

W: What? Nowadays few young people have a delicate ear for classical music.

M: That’s true, and that’s my difference.

W: You are always want to be different. How about rock and roll?

M: I cannot bear rock music. It’s too loud.

W: But it’s so exciting and thrilling. And classical music sounds out of fashion.

M: I did not want to jump on the band wagon.

Dialogue 4.

W: How about the concert?

M: It’s the most wonderful one I ever attended.

W: What’s the chief attraction?

M: There was a piano duet by two Italians, a violin solo by Mr. Johns, the international violin contest winner, a string orchestra by Beijing Orchestra, and some other interesting items.

W: I suppose all the compositions are world famous pieces.

M: Of course, they are Beethoven’s Moon light sonata, one of Mendelson’s master pieces, and some famous light music.

Exercise.

1. The concert last night was a complete fiasco. None of the instruments were in tune.

2. Classical music has so much depth and meaning.

3. Listen to the sound of this MP3 music.

4. The beat is much more vibrant.

5. He is no musician.

6. He is not a musician. He is a poet.

7. I am no judge of music.

8. The tune sounds nice, but I don’t quite like the tempo.

9. There is a concert about Beethoven symphony tomorrow evening.

10. M: Is it difficult to play guitar?

W: No, if you practice a lot.

11. Will you go with me to the concert? I have 2 complementary tickets.

12. The violin recital was really cool.

13. She always listens to R&B and big beat.

14. He made a great contribution to the continental music development.

15. I have a special liking for the Beethoven symphony fate or victory symphony.