Упр.2 Unit 4 Секция 4 Рабочая тетрадь 1 ФГОС ГДЗ Enjoy English 9 класс

To find out what musical styles are the most popular with people of different age groups and different occupations, a young journalist is interviewing Allan Harris, a forty-year-old professor of chemistry. Choose the most appropriate options to fill in the gaps.

Tastes Differ

Journalist: And what kind of music do you prefer?
Allan: It (1)… old-fashioned, I’m afraid, but I really prefer classical jazz and blues.
J: Jazz became a musical phenomenon in the 20th century, (2)_?
A: Yes, this style of music became a worldwide sensation in the first part of the 20th century and (3)_ generations. Jazz and blues have very strong (4)_ of African-American musical traditions.
J: Who are your favourite performers?
A: There are many talented musicians and singers, but for me Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald are the most fabulous.
J: Do their songs help you relax?
A: More than that. Armstrong’s hits like “Hello, Dolly” and his touchingly optimistic “What a Wonderful World” (5)_ you feel like life is really worth living.
J: How do you feel about pop music?
A: I’m not really (6)_ on pop music. For me it’s just catchy melodies and silly words. I don’t think that most pop singers are well presented (7)_. In other words, I don’t like the way they are dressed.
J: You are too hard on them, I’m afraid…
A: Perhaps I am. But my (8)_ is quality music. Tastes differ, of course…

1. a) hears; b) is hearing; c) sounds; d) is sounding
2. a) doesn’t it; b) didn’t it; c) isn’t it; d) haven’t it
3. a) stuck with; b) got along with; c) went on with; d) disagreed with
4. a) memories; b) thoughts; c) words; d) influences
5. a) do; b) make; c) force; d) allow
6. a) fond; b) interested; c) keen; d) enjoying
7. a) either; b) neither; c) too; d) as well
8. a) price; b) prejudice; c) tolerance; d) value