The document describes a conversation that will take place between two students, Student A and Student B, for a school radio program. Student A is the school radio presenter, while Student B is in a band and has been invited on the program. They will ask each other questions about the radio program, Student B's band, and their musical tastes and experiences. The questions provided will be a starting point for their on-air conversation.

1. TOPIC: MUSIC
For about three minutes you will take part in a conversation with another student.
You will have to ask your partner some questions and answer his or hers. Try to be
helpful so that the conversation can go on.
STUDENT A STUDENT B
You are the school radio presenter. You are a student who plays in a band. You
There is a school radio programme and have been invited to the school radio
you are the school radio presenter. You programme to have a chat with the school
are going to have a chat with a student radio presenter (Student A). Your
conversation is going to be broadcast some
from the same school (Student B, who
time next week.
belongs to a music group. Your
conversation is going to be broadcast
Answer his/her questions about your
some time next week. group, musical preferences, time you have
been together, etc.
Ask student B about: Ask the radio presenter about:
• the first radio programmes
• Name of the group
• His reasons for taking part on the radio
• Types of music they play
programme
• Instruments they play
• About his/her favourite guest on the
• His favourite singer
radio show
• Time they have been together
• The day and time this interview will be
Invite him to make you some questions broadcast next week
Answer his/her questions about the radio Ask him/her to give your band some
programme, your favourite guest on the publicity on the following radio
radio show, the programme timetable, etc. programmes.

2. TOPIC: MUSIC
Conversation Questions
Music
• How does music make you feel?
• What do you think the world would be like without music?
• Do you like all kinds of music?
• What’s your favourite one?
• Is there a type you hate?
• Can you play any musical instruments?
• If so:
• Which one?
• Where did you learn to play it? How long did you study?
• Have you ever participated in shows? Where? How long ago? ...
• Can you read music?
• If not:
• If you could play any musical instrument, what would it be?
• Do you know the band named Metallica? If so, do you like them?
• Do you like heavy metal bands like Megadeth, Marilyn Manson, and so on?
• Do you like singing karaoke? How often do you sing karaoke?
• Can you concentrate on other things when you are listening to music?
• Do you listen to music while doing your homework?
• Do you sing while taking a bath or having a shower?
• Do you think there is a relationship between drugs and music?
• How about violence and music?
• What was your favourite music 5 years ago? 10 years ago?
• How have your musical tastes changed?
• Do you think your favorite music twenty years from now will be the same as it is today?
How will it change?
• How many CD's do you have? And tapes?
• How many of them are copies or downloaded from internet?
• How often do you listen to the radio? Have you got any programme you really like listening
to on the radio?
• If you could start a band, what type of music would you play? Why?
• Is live music popular in your country? And in your town?
• Is there any kind of music that you hate?
• Should music lyrics be rated similiar to the way movies are rated?
• What kind of music do you like the most?
• Who is your favorite singer?
• What kind of music do you listen to to cheer you up?
• Do you like to dance?
• When was the last time you went dancing?
• Are you a good dancer?
• When was the last time you went to a concert?
• Which do you prefer, songs in English or songs in your own language?