书籍 Interchange - 初中级 - 单元4 - 第1部分

to perform music on a musical instrument

a musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

(of a device) having very small parts such as chips and obtaining power from electricity

a genre of music that originated in Latin America

related to music that is respected, serious, and is typically from the Western tradition

a music genre that emphasizes improvisation, complex rhythms, and extended chords, originated in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

popular music featuring rap that is set to electronic music, first developed among black and Hispanic communities in the US

being the one that is different, extra, or not included

movies, television shows, etc. or an activity that is made for people to enjoy

a series of episodes broadcast on television that tells a story or provides entertainment, usually consisting of a specific genre or format

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

the process of doing something, often requiring effort, with a specific purpose or goal in mind

(of a device) having very small parts such as chips and obtaining power from electricity

a television or radio program where people compete against each other to win prizes

a kind of story, movie, etc. intended to scare people

any theatrical performance that combines singing, dancing, and acting to tell a story

a genre of African-American music with a rhythmic speech

a type of TV show where people are filmed going about their daily lives or doing challenges in order to entertain the audience

a genre of music that originated in Jamaica, characterized by a steady rhythm, offbeat accents, and lyrics often addressing social and political themes

a Latin American dance music that is influenced by jazz, R&B and rock

books, movies, etc. about imaginary things based on science

a TV or radio show, broadcast regularly, dealing with the routine life of a group of people and their problems

a type of TV or radio program on which famous people appear as guests to answer questions about themselves or other subjects

to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens

a public performance by musicians or singers

a musical instrument that we play by holding it under our chin and moving a bow across its strings

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

(objective first-person singular pronoun) used by the speaker to refer to themselves when they are the object of a sentence

(second-person pronoun) used for referring to the one or the people we are writing or talking to

(objective third-person singular pronoun) used when referring to a male human or animal as the object of a sentence

(objective third-person singular pronoun) used when referring to a female human or animal that is the object of a sentence

(objective third-person singular pronoun) used when referring to something or an animal of unknown sex as the object of a sentence

(objective first-person plural pronoun) used by the speaker to refer to themselves and at least one other person when they are the object of a sentence

(objective third-person plural pronoun) used when referring to the aforementioned things or people that are the object of a sentence

a piece of paper or card that shows you can do or get something, like ride on a bus or attend an event

the main meal of the day that we usually eat in the evening

used to show uncertainty or hesitation

to convey or make a specific impression when read about or when heard

used to express a tendency or desire

to wish to do or have something

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

to keep someone or something safe and away from harm, death, etc.

a genre of popular music, with a strong beat played on electric guitars and drums, evolved from rock and roll and pop music

popular music, especially with young people, consisting a strong rhythm and simple tunes