Saturday, February 15, 2014
The Next Mozart 6-Year-Old Piano Prodigy Wows all
Transcription
How many 6-year-olds can say they performed at the White House? Emily Bear can make that claim.
The little girl from Rockford, Illinois, was born to play the piano. And she writes much of her own music.
So maybe, just maybe, we've found the next Mozart.
This is the story of a little girl who was born with a gift. And she opened that gift early.
-This comes out to me…this comes out. -Where does it come from?
-I don't know. Probably in my… -In your…? -…heart.
You could call her a piano prodigy, though the "P word" is never used in the Bear home.
This is all unknown territory for all of us. I've heard about kids like this. I never thought I'd have one!
Her siblings, 12-year-old Benjie, and 7-year-old Lauren, are also talented musicians.
My brother plays electric and acoustic guitar, my sister plays the harp and piano, and I only play the piano.
But I would like to play the flute.
Emily was "discovered" four years ago by her grandmothers – one of them, a concert pianist…
…who's made a career of teaching musically gifted children like Emily.
I just love music. It's my passion.
Four years ago, Emily's mom and dad took a trip, and left Grandma in charge. She heard someone playing piano and thought it was the eldest child.
I was overwhelmed. It was the baby, who was 2 years old and 1 month, playing a C-scale, with three fingers.
-Play your scale, Emmy. -Grandma Murrow immediately contacted the prestigious Julliard School of Music in New York.
He said there's only one person in the country, his name is Emilio Del Rosario, he teaches at the Music Institute of Chicago.
With instruction from Del Rosario and many generous mentors…
…including Mary Sauer, the Chicago Symphony's principal keyboardist, Emily has blossomed.
They're practicing Mozart's Concerto No. 23 that Emily will play next March with the Rockford Symphony Orchestra.
What she does in her music in all the styles that she plays in, she is speaking directly from inside of her……which is why jazz is so comfortable for her.
Yet her favorite song is not Jazz or Mozart, but one she wrote herself for Mr. D, her loving piano teacher, who is now ill.
-What are you gonna be when you grow up? -Composer. I like Mozart because he's kinda like me, and I'm kinda like him.
Like her playing, Emily's composing pours from her heart. It's her patience with fumble-fingered adults like me she has to work on.
With keyboard chops that would be the envy of most adults, it's easy to forget Emily is still a child.
-But this one is my favorite. Do you know why? -Why? -I got it at the White House.
-What is your hope for her? -To be happy. Seriously, to have good values, to be at peace in her heart. To be a really good grown-up.
-But until then, the one thing Emily wants you to know… -Actually, I'm just a normal kid that plays piano. And most…I like inspiring kids.
-Oh, wow. -Wow. Emily will play at Ravinia again in September. She played there last summer at the age of 5.
We've compiled a number of Emily's recent performances on our website, along with her latest CD.
-You can check out wgntv.com. Allison, she is such a joy to listen to. -You know what, Steve? You're right. I'm in love.
The Coors- Bono When the Stars Go Blue
Dancin' where the stars go blue
Dancin' where the evening fell
Dancin' in your wooden shoes
In a wedding gown
Dancin' out on 7th street
Dancin' through the underground
Dancin' little marionette Are you happy now?
Where do you go when you're lonely
Where do you go when you're blue
Where do you go when you're lonely
I'll follow you
When the stars go blue, blueWhen the stars go blue, blueWhen the stars go blue, blueWhen the stars go blue
Laughing with your pretty mouth
Laughing with your broken eyes
Laughing with your lover's tongue In a lullaby
Where do you go when you're lonely Where do you go when you're blue Where do you go when you're lonely I'll follow youWhen the stars go blue, blueWhen the stars go blue, blueWhen the stars, when the stars go blue, blue When the stars go blueWhen the stars go blue, blue, blueStars go blueWhen the stars go blueWhere do you go when you're lonely Where do you go when you're blue, yeah Where do you go when you're lonely I'll follow you, I'll follow you, I'll follow youI'll follow you, I'll follow you, yeahWhere do you go, yeahWhere do you go, Where do you go
Talking about music
Which type of music do you prefer?
MUSIC GENRES/ˈʒɑn rəz/:Reggae, rock, pop, hip hop, country and western, rap, folk, blues, jazz, salsa, swing, disco, heavy metal, Latin music, classical music
What kinds of musicCheer you up? help you relax?, evoke particular memories?, would you find it hard to live without?
Bore you?, get on your nerves?, do you find too highbrow? /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/superior intellectual interests and tastes. Do you find too trashy? inferior in quality; rubbishy
Useful vocabulary: Expressions to describe how you feel about the different kinds of music.
You like it
It’s got a good beat/ it’s catchy/ It’s nice and relaxing/ It’s good to dance to/ It’s’ got loads of energy/ It’s got a nice tune/ It’s pretty mellow/ I like the baseline, the drums, the vocals/ the horns. She’s got a good voice.
You don’t like it
It’s a bit boring/ it’s a bit repetitive, it’s got no tune/ It’s rubbish/ It’s a bit too fast, loud, slow, weird for me. I don’t really like her voice.
Talk about the following.- What kind of music you are into/you like. If you’ve always liked the same kind of music.
- Your favourite band/singer at the moment.
- If you have a special song or piece of music that reminds you of someone/something.
- The kind of music you like to listen to if you’re feeling a bit down/in a romantic mood/when you want to wind down/ just before going to sleep.
- If you’ve got a big music collection. Your all-time favourite album. Your favourite track.
- Any kind of music you don’t like and why.
- If you go out to hear live music. Where you go and what kind of music.
- The last time you went to a gig/concert. Who you saw. What it was like.
- If you like dancing. The kind of music you like to dance to. Where you go dancing.
- If you can play any musical instrument. What? How long? And if you are any good.
MUSIC GENRES/ˈʒɑn rəz/:Reggae, rock, pop, hip hop, country and western, rap, folk, blues, jazz, salsa, swing, disco, heavy metal, Latin music, classical music
What kinds of musicCheer you up? help you relax?, evoke particular memories?, would you find it hard to live without?
Bore you?, get on your nerves?, do you find too highbrow? /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/superior intellectual interests and tastes. Do you find too trashy? inferior in quality; rubbishy
Useful vocabulary: Expressions to describe how you feel about the different kinds of music.
You like it
It’s got a good beat/ it’s catchy/ It’s nice and relaxing/ It’s good to dance to/ It’s’ got loads of energy/ It’s got a nice tune/ It’s pretty mellow/ I like the baseline, the drums, the vocals/ the horns. She’s got a good voice.
You don’t like it
It’s a bit boring/ it’s a bit repetitive, it’s got no tune/ It’s rubbish/ It’s a bit too fast, loud, slow, weird for me. I don’t really like her voice.
Talk about the following.- What kind of music you are into/you like. If you’ve always liked the same kind of music.
- Your favourite band/singer at the moment.
- If you have a special song or piece of music that reminds you of someone/something.
- The kind of music you like to listen to if you’re feeling a bit down/in a romantic mood/when you want to wind down/ just before going to sleep.
- If you’ve got a big music collection. Your all-time favourite album. Your favourite track.
- Any kind of music you don’t like and why.
- If you go out to hear live music. Where you go and what kind of music.
- The last time you went to a gig/concert. Who you saw. What it was like.
- If you like dancing. The kind of music you like to dance to. Where you go dancing.
- If you can play any musical instrument. What? How long? And if you are any good.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Technology is taking over our lives, says leading psychologist
We use technological devices more than_____________________.
About _________________ of people say that they will find it really difficult to do without technology.
3. As we’ve started using technological devices we’ve become more reliant and ____________ on them.
4. In particular adults find it difficult to do without their ______________ .
5. The term nomophopia describe people who suffer from the lack of ________________
6. Twice as many people admit that they’d rather lose their _____________ _______ than their smart phone.
7. As screen contact goes on __________________ goes down.
Answers: 1. ever before 2 . 70% 3. dependant 4 smart phone 5 their device 6 wedding ring
7 eye contact
Monday, January 27, 2014
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Monday, January 20, 2014
What exactly is identity theft?
First exercise:
What exactly is identity theft? After you watch the video from youtube Identity Theft FAQ’S (frequently asked questions) write a definition,why and how it happens and the different types of identity theft the speaker mentions.
Second exercise:
Complete the gaps:
1. Most people think most identity thefts are ______________ or ____________ however that only ____________________ 20%.
2. The most common form of social security theft is when someone uses your __________________________ to gain _____________ and ___________ .
3. Medical ID theft is the _______________________________because if you were a victim of this type of theft and you were needing an operation doctors would give you ________________________, _________________________, or even refuse to__________________________.
4. In Synthetic ID theft, five people are ______________________and a new person is ___________________ .
Identiy theft. Stolen Identity
A Real case of criminal identity theft . Stolen Identity
Stancy Nesby was a victim of theft identity. Complete the missing information
Personal information:____________________________________ .
Four years ago she was pulled over for ______________________
She admitted going fast but couldn’t understand why ________________. She ended up in jail because the police _____________ showed she had been accused of _____________.
She was released because they confirmed that her _________________ didn’t
________________________ suspect. She was arrested ________________.
Every time authorities promise ________________________ the problem.
Later on Stancy Nesby claimed false imprisonment and __________________ .
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
DNA Double Helix Structure
From the greatest discoveries series (Discovery). The moment in which Watson and Crick discovered the double helix structure of the DNA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VegLVn_1oCE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VegLVn_1oCE
ESL Podcast 957 – Doping in Sports
It's very easy for advanced level but you can revise some vocabulary on the topic
ESL Podcast 957 – Doping in Sports
ESL Podcast 957 – Doping in Sports
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Monday, January 13, 2014
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
The Health Benefits of Exercise
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Monday, January 6, 2014
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Sports personality quiz: what sports should I play?
Take our sports personality quiz to find out which type of sport is best suited to your personality!
Like a lot of people, you'd probably like to get (back) into sport, or go more often.
Unfortunately you're frequently lacking in motivation... maybe you just haven't found the right sport to match your personality.
Whether you're energetic, emotional or organized, you don't have the same needs or motivations as everyone else.
To find out which sport suits you the most, take our sports personality quiz and check out our personalized advice.
Unfortunately you're frequently lacking in motivation... maybe you just haven't found the right sport to match your personality.
Whether you're energetic, emotional or organized, you don't have the same needs or motivations as everyone else.
To find out which sport suits you the most, take our sports personality quiz and check out our personalized advice.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Ebooks VS Print books
08/11/2011
This news package is about ebooks versus the printed ones with a particular focus on Amazon's Kindle and its recent surge in digital books sales.
Storytellers Offer Lessons That Entertain
For thousands of years, storytelling has been used to pass knowledge from one generation to another. It remains
educational and entertaining even in the age of video games and the Internet. As VOA's Faiza Elmasry tells us, stories can help children become interested in history and reading and can even help them learn to rhyme and count.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Video:Overview of Grimm's Fairy Tales
Grimm's Fairy Tales are popular stories written by the brothers Grimm that include stories like Snow White and Hansel and Gretel. Get an overview of Grimm's Fairy Tales in this video
Remembering Ray Bradbury and His 'Cautionary Tales'
Ray Bradbury, author of classic books such as "Fahrenheit 451" and "The Martian Chronicles," died Tuesday night at the age of 91. Jeffrey Brown and bestselling novelist Lev Grossman, who is also a book critic for Time magazine, discuss Bradbury's life, work and literary legacy.
Monday, December 9, 2013
Ellen MacArthur talks to Penguin Books about Sailing Solo
Ellen MacArthur, who in 2005 held the world record for a single-handed non-stop circumnavigation, talks about the pressures of sailing solo on herself and her family.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Lewis Pugh Interview.mp4
Lewis Pugh -- Endurance Swimmer on Climate Change & Fracking:
Lewis is an environmental campaigner, a maritime lawyer and an endurance swimmer. He was the first person to complete a long distance swim in every ocean of the world. He frequently swims in vulnerable ecosystems to draw attention to their plight. "I will never forget the first time I saw a polar bear. I was in awe of its absolute beauty. I realised at that moment that I may be one of the last people to see them alive. Their habitat is melting away rapidly with climate change. By swimming in vulnerable ecosystems, I want to draw attention to the impact of our actions... I will swim - and stand for the future of our planet. I believe that each and every one of us can do something to ensure that future generations enjoy a safe and sustainable world." Simon caught up with Lewis to chat about his opinions on climate change and fracking after he made an eye-raising speech to Shell earlier in the year.
Monday, December 2, 2013
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