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Zuoquan, Shanxi Province. The chief blind man musician is Liu Hongquan. He is playing on his ehu. 1 Answering questions On page 113 in the box are 4 questions. Read them and give your personal answers. is your favorite band? → Blind Men Band from Zuoquan, Shanxi Province you seen them in concert yet? → Yes, I have. did you first hear them? → In the 1970s is your favorite band member? → Liu Hongquan 2a Listening and filling Next you are going to hear an interview by a record agent of a band. Ban’s name: Apple Ice Cream. How long they’re been together: About a year. Number of concerts they’ve done: Six After listening you have to fill in information about the band in the chart on page 113. So read the clues there first. Tapescript Woman: Hmmm. That was… umm… not bad. Now tell me a little about yourselves. What was your name again? Boy l: Apple Ice Cream. Woman: Apple Ice Cream? That’s uhhh… a nice name. How long have you been together? Boy l: About a year Woman: One year, huh? And have you written any original songs yet? Boy2: Yes, we have. We used to play stuff by other bands, but now we only play our own songs. That one you just heard was ours. Woman: Good. Great! I’m interested in people who play their own music. Have you ever won an award of any kind? Boy l: Yes, we have. We won the best new group of the year last month. Woman: Wow. That’s great. Have you made a music video yet? Boy l: No, not yet. Woman: But you’ve had your own concert? Boy 2: Oh, yeah. We’ve had six concerts of our own] Woman: Have you ever been on TV? Boy l: No, we haven’t. But we’ve already talked to “Bands on Parade” about doing a TV show next month. Woman: Sounds like you are on your way. 2b Listening and checking What are the things that the band has already done? Now listen to the recording and check the items in the box on page 113. √ Written original songs √ Won an reward √ Had concerts Made a music video Been on TV Finally you are supposed to read the tapescript. While reading look for examples of “Present perfect with already and yet” structure. Circle and understand them. 2c Doing pairwork What is your favorite band? Now in pairs ask and answer questions about it? A: What is the name of your favorite band? B: Zuoquan Blind Men Band A: Have they written any original songs? B: Yes, they have. They play stuff and sing songs by others. But they have written many original music pieces and songs] A: Have they been on TV? B: Yes, they have been on TV lots of times, including CCTV. A: Have they had concerts in the big city? B: Yes, in ten days last year they have had seven concerts in Beijing. They even played