Speaking Task: The Importance of Music

Prepare a 5-minute talk on the topic “The Importance of Music.”

Read the materials below in addition to the text of “A Mother” by James Joyce and select at least three points and opinions which you will use to support your argument. You can use other ideas as well, but you must discuss the ideas you selected from the material first. After your talk, you will answer three questions and justify your opinion.

In your talk:

·  introduce the topic and outline the structure of your talk;

·  present your arguments, supporting them with the information from the material provided;

·  draw conclusions on the topic.

You have 20 minutes to prepare your talk. You can make notes on the paper.