General English Level 4 Version 2.1 © 2004 acl Pty Ltd GELEV4 Unit 05 Topic 04.doc PRACTICE 03 The history of pop Here are the names and descriptions of different kinds of pop music. 1. Read the descriptions on the right. 2. Look at the names. 3. Match the correct description with its name. Pop Music name Description 1. pop music a) music with extra loud sound and energy. 2. rap b) the name given to the music of Elvis Presley. 3. rock and roll c) a mix of African-American rhythm and blues with country music. 4. disco d) music for the dance floor. 5. teen-idol music e) any music that is popular. 6. rockabilly f) a combination of sweet pop tunes with cute looks. 7. heavy metal g) rhyme spoken over music. Here are the names and pictures of some pop musicians. There is also some information about each one. 1. Look at the names of the pop musicians on the left. 2. Read the information. 3. Match the name with the information. Name Information 1. Elvis Presley a) Set new standards for dance and music videos 2. ABBA b) Top female pop-icon of modern times. 3. Madonna c) They brought pop music into a new era with their cute looks, loud guitars and pop melodies. 4. Backstreet Boys d) This group’s rich vocal harmonies, lively melodies and choruses made it one of the most successful pop groups of all time. 5. The Beatles e) When he shook his hips and sang rockabilly, teenagers loved him and their parents were shocked. 6. Michael Jackson f) They sing good old fashioned teen-pop with a high-tech style. 178