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1 Advanced Conversation Material #4 Art & Music Exercise 1: Read Aloud A. Read the article below. (3-4 minutes) 次の文章を読んでください ( 所要時間目安 :3~4 分 ) What kind of music do you often listen to? I like classical music. It helps me focus while studying. P a g e 1

2 When was the last time you saw a piece of art? Works of art come in different forms painting, sculpture, music, film and many others. Whatever form it takes, a piece of art can deeply affect both mind and emotions. Art can make people smile and feel more relaxed, motivated and creative. According to composer, sound designer, and producer Shahrokh Yadegari, paintings and music can activate certain portions of the human brain. England s Arts Council also discovered that relaxing music may have beneficial effects on the immune system and pain perception. It can also reduce anxiety and improve heart conditions. We respond to and benefit from art in different ways. We may see it in a way that others don t. We may get something from it that others cannot. How about you? How does art affect you? B. Quick Q&A (2-3 minutes) 1. What s your favorite art form? 2. In your opinion, what makes an artwork great? 3. Do your preferences in art change depending on your mood? Why or why not? 4. Can you describe an artwork that had a significant impact on you? 5. What are the distinct characteristics of your country s art? P a g e 2

3 Exercise 2: Say It! (3 minutes) Read each word and sample sentence below. Next, use the word in your own sentence. 次の単語と例文を読んでからそれぞれの単語を使って自分でも文を作ってみましょう Sample Sentence Your Own Sentence contemporary 現代の represent 表現する genre ジャンル masterpiece 名作 fascinate 魅了する Contemporary composers experiment by mixing classical and modern music. 現代音楽の作曲家たちはクラシックと近代音楽の融合を試みている In my opinion, the woman wearing a black dress in the painting represents the artist s sadness. この絵に描かれた黒衣の女性は画家の悲しみを表現していると私は思います What genre of music do you listen to? どんなジャンルの音楽を聴きますか His masterpieces became well-known all over the world. 彼の傑作は世界中で知られるようになった Ruins of ancient cities have always fascinated me. 古代都市の遺跡は常に私を魅了してきた P a g e 3

4 Exercise 3: Complete the Dialogue (5 minutes) Complete the dialogue using your own answers. You can use any of the new vocabulary words and expressions, if possible. 好きな言葉を入れて会話を完成させましょう今日学習した単語や表現を使っても構いません I like listening to jazz and classical music. What about you? (tell your tutor your music preference then tell him why you like it) Oh, I see. How do you feel when you listen to it? (explain how you feel and what happens to you whenever you listen to music) Seems like music is helping you a lot. What other types of art do you like, aside from music? (name at least two forms of art that you like and explain why you like them) That s cool. Have you ever thought of pursuing a career in those fields? (answer your tutor s question to end the conversation) P a g e 4

Exercise 4: Defend Yourself! (5 minutes) Pick your stand on each of the following items. Explain your choice. Your tutor will be asking follow-up questions. Make sure you can convince him/her!

5 Exercise 4: Defend Yourself! (5 minutes) Pick your stand on each of the following items. Explain your choice. Your tutor will be asking follow-up questions. Make sure you can convince him/her! 次のテーマについてあなたの意見に合う考えを選択肢から選びその理由を説明してくださいそれについて講師が質問するので納得させられるように答えてください OPTION A OPTION B Book vs. Film I prefer reading a book rather than watching its movie version I prefer watching the movie version of a book rather than reading it Local vs. Foreign music I listen to local music more than foreign music I listen to foreign music more than local music Educational vs. Entertaining For me, art and music should be used for educational purposes Art and music only serve as entertainment P a g e 5

6 Exercise 5: Conversation Starter (5 minutes) Pick one of the four scenarios below, and start a conversation with your tutor. 次の 4 つのシナリオから好きなものを選んで講師と会話を始めましょう Compare the differences between a corporate career and an art career. Choose one, and defend it. Assign different genres of music to certain moods or emotions. Defend your choices. Artistic people are usually stereotyped as very moody. Convince your tutor that it is not true. Name some popular art forms in your country. Which one do you like least? Defend your reasons for not liking it. P a g e 6

When was the last time you saw a piece of art? Works of art come in different forms painting, sculpture, music, film and many others. Whatever form it

When was the last time you saw a piece of art? Works of art come in different forms painting, sculpture, music, film and many others. Whatever form it Advanced Conversation Material #4 Art & Music Sections in red are for the tutor s reference only. This material aims to encourage advanced students to talk and start conversations about a specific topic,