Joining a choir

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Mitchelstown Choir

The Black Bell Male Voice Choir

The Caroline Singers

They specialise in a particular type of music

They organise social events

They have recently won a competition

They have recently recorded their first CD

They participate in charity events

Elizabeth Arnold thinks people join a choir at work because it gives them a chance to

have a break from work.

improve their singing.

make business contacts.

How does a company benefit from setting up a choir?

improved relationships between co-workers

less sick leave taken by employees

increased commitment to the company

How many members does the John White choir have?

5

12

19

When do the choir have their rehearsals?

before work

at lunch-time

after work

How does the company support the choir?

by providing concert clothes

by funding social events

by paying for singing classes

❓ Transcript

Joining a choir

Now turn to section 2.

Section 2.

You will hear a radio program about singing in a choir.

First, you have some time to look at questions 11 to 15.

Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 15.

And for our regular spot on things to do in town, here's our reporter Samuel Cooper.

It's been fun to write about joining some of our local choirs.

Thank you.

Well, feeling a bit apprehensive about my ability to sing in tune, I recently headed off for rehearsals at the town's three biggest choirs.

Mitchell's Town Choir, the Black Bell Male Voice Choir, and the Caroline Singers.

I received a very warm welcome at all three choirs.

They are always on the lookout for new and enthusiastic singers.

Now, obviously deciding which choir to join will depend to some extent on your taste in music.

Black Bell caters for most musical taste, as it has a hugely varied repertoire, as does Mitchell's Town.

If you're after a more classical feel, the Caroline Singers tend to focus on madrigals, that's unaccompanied singing without any instruments.

If you want to meet people who share an interest in music, Mitchell's Town Choir is a good place to start.

Apart from their own performances, they also arrange group visits to see operas and attend music festivals, so it can be a great way to make friends.

But it's not just a chance to develop a skill, travel, or make friends that's on offer.

You could win a gold medal, too.

Mitchell's Town are hoping to get to the final at the Melody Competition in Atlanta.

And Black Bell are the current holders of the Countermail Voice Choir Award, which was presented to them by the director of the London Opera just last month.

You can also be a part of a recording deal.

Mitchell's Town has just joined Black Bell and Caroline Singers as recording artists for their first CD, due in shops in December.

And if all of that isn't enough, you can also benefit the local community by helping to raise funds for good causes.

Mitchell's Town regularly performs its functions helping the disabled and the elderly, while Black Bell donates a percentage of its profits to certain local charities.

Before you hear the rest of the program, you have some time to look at questions 16 to 20.

Now listen and answer questions 16 to 20.

You may feel unable to join a choir because you're worried you'd struggle to find the time to attend rehearsals because of work or family commitments.

Well, there is a solution to that.

Start your own choir at work.

This has been done in companies large and small, and I went to find out about the one at the accountant's, John White.

The choir's organizer, Elizabeth Arnold, told me the reason she thinks people like the choir.

She said that while the thought of a big networking opportunities might be at the back of some people's mind, it's having the opportunity to switch off and focus on something completely different that they're after.

The people that join tend to be fairly competent singers to start with because, naturally enough, people don't want to look bad in front of their colleagues.

Companies like John White encourage their employees to set up choirs at work because it can help to create a healthier working atmosphere.

For example, people who previously didn't get on can find they have something in common, which is just common sense, really.

Elizabeth Arnold also stresses that you don't need a lot of people to get the choir off the ground.

They started off four years ago with just five people.

That's now risen to 19 while their average attendance at rehearsals is 12.

Many people don't have time to go to rehearsals outside work.

However, they find the time to go to them while they're at work.

At John White, they found the middle of the day works best because not everyone works the same hours.

So, scheduling early morning rehearsals can be problematic.

The same is true for late afternoon.

Supporting their choir is something that John White are very happy to do.

Although members pay a joining fee to cover the cost of refreshments at parties and wear special concert shirts, the company organizes regular sessions with a professional vocal coach free of charge to members of the choir.

So, if you'd like more information about the choirs...

That is the end of Section 2.

You now have half a minute to check your answers.

🔥 Answer key (đáp án và giải thích)

Giải thích chi tiết

Hello Dolbie 🤩

Cùng chinh phục câu hỏi này nhé 😁

🌱 Đọc hiểu câu hỏi: "They specialise in a particular type of music" → Cần tìm ban hợp xướng nào có thiên hướng chuyên biệt về một thể loại âm nhạc (không phải đa dạng nhiều loại).

▶️ Bắt đầu nghe ở: 00:01:04 → “Black Bell caters for most musical taste, as it has a hugely varied repertoire, as does Mitchell’s Town.” 00:01:12 → “If you’re after a more classical feel, the Caroline Singers tend to focus on madrigals...”

☺️ Giải thích:

“Black Bell” và “Mitchell’s Town” đều có tiết mục đa dạng → loại trừ
“The Caroline Singers tend to focus on madrigals” → Tức là họ chuyên về thể loại nhạc cổ điển không nhạc đệm

→ "Focus on madrigals" = "specialise in a particular type of music"

✅ Đáp án đúng: C (The Caroline Singers)

🧐 DOLBIE lưu ý:

❌ A (Mitchelstown Choir) → được nói rõ là có gu âm nhạc đa dạng

❌ B (Black Bell Male Voice Choir) → cũng có gu âm nhạc đa dạng

Chúc Dolbie học tốt và tự tin hơn trong bài thi IELTS nha 🥳💪

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