BAHÇEŞEHİR COLLEGE

2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR GRADE

W E E K E ND WO R KS H E E T 1 3 6
Name : Date : 13th December, 2024
Class : Due date : 16th December, 2024
I - READING & COMPREHENSION

A) Before reading the text, answer the questions below.

1. How does music make you feel?

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2. Have you ever attended a concert? What was your experience like?
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B) Read the text.

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Music is a universal language that can reflect different emotions and
moods. Different genres of music have their own unique characteristics,
lyrics, and rhythms that make them stand out from one another. From
classical to rock, jazz to blues, each genre has its own history and influence
on the music industry.
Classical music is known for its complex compositions and symphonies
that were composed by famous artists such as Mozart and Beethoven. The
genre is often played in orchestras and operas, and it reflects a refined
and elegant style of music. On the other hand, rock music is known for its
loud and energetic beats, with lyrics that often reflect rebellious themes and
emotions. Famous artists such as Elvis Presley and The Beatles have left an
undeniable mark on the genre, influencing many generations of musicians
to come.
Blues music originated from African-American communities in the
southern United States, with themes often reflecting personal struggles
and hardships. Jazz, another genre that originated from African-American
communities, combines elements of blues, swing, and improvisation. Jazz
artists such as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington have influenced the
genre and continue to inspire new generations of jazz musicians.
Each genre of music has its own unique characteristics and influences.
Composers and artists often combine elements from different genres to
create new and innovative styles of music. For example, the fusion of rock
and blues gave birth to the genre of blues-rock, which features the soulful
melodies of blues combined with the energetic beats of rock music.
In conclusion, genres of music are diverse and offer something for
everyone. Each genre has its own history and influences, and they all reflect
different emotions and moods. Whether you prefer classical or rock, blues
or jazz, music has the power to inspire and move us. So, turn up the volume
and let the music take you on a journey.

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C) Choose the best title for the text.

a) How Rock Music Influenced Classical Compositions

b) The Evolution of Music from Emotions to Instruments
c) The Diversity of Music Genres and Their Characteristics

D) Read the text again and answer the questions.

1. How do different genres of music stand out from one another, and what makes them
unique?
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2. Who are some famous composers in the classical music genre, and what are their
compositions known for?
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3. The lyrics in rock music often reflect rebellious themes and emotions. T/F
4. Blues music originated from European American communities in the
southern United States. T / F
5. Many modern genres of music combine elements from multiple genres
to create something new and unique. T/F
6. If you were a musician, what kind of music would you like to do? Why?
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II - VOCABULARY

E) Match the bold written words with the meanings. There is one extra definition.

a) a person who writes music, often creating original

pieces for orchestras or other musical groups.
b) to bring two or more things together to create
_____ 1 combine something new or different.
_____ 2. lyrics c) a category or type of art, literature, or music
_____ 3 composer characterized by its style, form, and content.

_____ 4. genre d) to show or express something, especially a thought or

feeling
e) the words of a song, usually written in verse and
chorus form.

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III - USE OF ENGLISH

F) Read the paragraph and choose the correct option.

Kirsten Branch, from Scotland, is a teenage girl you 1. _________ probably ___________
a lot more about in the future. A few years ago, she became the youngest person
nominated for the ‘Innovative Young Brains in Business’ award, and many people think she
2. _____________ many major awards in the future.
Kirsten has recently been working 3. _______ a windmill project. She believes it will
provide power for all the people in her neighborhood. Last summer, she 4. ________ on
engineering projects in Boston, and her teachers hope that she might take her degree
there. Kirsten isn’t sure, but she wants to become an engineer who 5. _________ the lives
of people in need. She thinks that studying abroad 6. __________ the best way, but she’s
not sure if she can stay away from home for long. She loves where she lives too much!

1. a) are __ hearing b) will __ hear c) was __ hearing

2. a) won b) has won c) will win
3. a) on b) with c) at
4. a) works b) will work c) worked
5. a) improves b) decreases c) ignores
6. a) was b) might be c) have been

G) Match the halves of the sentences.

1. There are a lot of ways to communicate, _____ a) didn't she?

2. You like classical music, ________ b) is it?
3. Mike has never used Instagram, __________ c) shall we?
4. She had a good time, _________ d) is he?
5. Don’t be late, ________ e) has he?
6. Let’s go to the science center, _________ f) aren't there?
7. There’s no such thing as a flying car, _______ g) will you?
8. That isn’t our house, _________ h) aren't I?
9. Call Hannah tomorrow morning, _________ i) don't you?
10. He’s never late, _________ j) won't you / will you?
11. Don’t drink too much coffee, _________ k) is there?
12. I’m your best friend, __________ l) will you?

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H) Read Alicia’s new blog post. Complete the text. There is one example.

Hello everyone, this is Alicia! I was busy with my exams. During my exam period,
I cannot do anything else. But we all need to focus on other things, too, don’t we ?
Today, I would like to talk about adventurous people’s characteristics. I’ve been thinking
about this lately. I have some questions for you, please read them carefully.
I think they are very spontaneous, _________________?
They love an active life, _________________?
They can travel easily, _________________?
Some of them aren’t very sociable, _________________?
Most of them live in the present, _________________?
Do you agree with me? Are you an adventurous person? Please let me know in the
comments! Let’s discuss our characteristics, _________________?
I hope you enjoy my blog page, friends!
Thank you for your time and see you next time! 

IV - WEEKLY DIGITAL TASKS

I) Self Study: Log in to Metodbox. Find BrainPOP.

Click on 'Social Studies'  'World History'  'Maya Civilization'.
Watch the video about 'Maya Civilization'.
After you watch the video, do the related quiz.

J) Log in to Metodbox. Find Highlights Library.

Read the book called “Manjiro” (Level 18).

SELF-ASSESSMENT
ALWAYS SOMETIMES RARELY
I can comprehend a text and answer
the questions accordingly.
I can identify the target language.
I can complete sentences using proper
vocabulary and grammatical items.
Teacher’s Notes: