一、对话
who - alone, with people
favorite singer/composer/songwriter
what-do you do in your free time/what do you do to take classes?/what do you need to enjoy this hobby?
Favorite song of all time, what song or group do you mostly listen to
when- -when in the day do you enjoy this hobby? Season/what kind of hobby do you engage lately?
Since when did you enjoy listening to this song?
When during the day do you listen to music?
Study/drive/meditate/exercise/commute
Where- -where do you do it? /home/outdoors, indoors, facility
Where did you first hear the song?
Why - -what you like about her?
You may listen to a certain song because you have special memories.
How - Why did it become a hobby?/How did you first become interested in it?
Melony: So Peter, I saw you sitting out there a minute ago. You looked like you were having a lot of fun. So I'm just wondering, what were you listening to?
Peter: Actually I was listening to some Radio head. I'm a big fan of their music. I've been fond of him for about 10 years or so now.
Melony: Okay.
Peter: Do you listen to Radio head?
Melony: A little bit. It's not really my cup of tea, but I like…they are alright.
Peter: What kind of music do you listen to?
Melony: I listen to a variety of music. It depends on what I'm doing. If I'm working out at the gym, I like to listen to upbeat or dance of music.
Peter: Okay.
Melony: And if I'm at home relaxing, I usually like classical or maybe slower songs.
Peter: Yeah. I kind of listen to heavy-metal when I'm lifting weights or techno and rave music when I'm jogging.
Melony: I see.
1)I'm a big fan of …. 我很喜欢…
2)I'm fond of their music/that song.
3)I take pleasure in listening to song/artist/music genre.
4)It depends on my mood/the situation/where I am.
5)If/When I'm working/working out/relaxing/cooking/driving,
6)When I feel down, I listen to instrumentals.
7)When I work out, I play upbeat songs.
8)I listen to music in the mornings/evenings.
二、生活表达 + 习语俚语
1)blow smoke 撒谎,骗人
例句:Be careful! She's blowing smoke! 注意,她在撒谎骗人。
2)take effect 生效(start working)
例句:The new law takes effect in January. 新法律在一月份生效。
例句:The drug takes effect in 20 mins. 20分钟后要会生效。
3)be in charge 说了算,负责。
例句:When mom is out, my older sister is in charge. 我妈妈不在家的时候,我姐姐说了算。