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1.What types of music do you like to listen to?
I usually listen to Chinese pop music. I’m very fond of two pop stars from Taiwan and
Hong Kong, but I doubt I don’t think) you know their names．I also frequently listen to
some American pop songs. I’m fond of two bands called West Life and the Backstreet Boys.
I love the rhythm and the lyrics of some of the songs. Occasionally I listen to a bit of rap
too. Although I don’t understand the lyrics, the tune gives me energy. I have uploaded many songs
onto my MP3 player, so I can listen to any kind of music I like, anytime, anywhere.
2. At what times of day do you like to listen to music
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Usually I put my earphones in when I go to school in the morning．I take the bus
every single day. I prefer listening to my own music rather than the bus radio．I often listen to
music after school too, on my way back, and sometimes in my room at night after doing my
homework. Music can help me relax.
3. Do you prefer to listen to recordings or live performances?
I guess I don’t really have a preference．It depends on who is playing．Usually
recordings are much clearer, the voices are better, and if the song is in English, it’s much
easier for me to understand the lyrics．However，live performances are very exciting,
especially after the song, when the artist talks to the audience, and everyone cheers and
claps．It can create some pretty cool feelings.
4. What types of music are popular in your country?
Well, Chinese pop music is huge here. this is the type of music you can hear if you go to
karaoke, or if you turn on your TV around 7 pm at night. In addition, there are quite a few rock
bands in my country, and they are very trendy (=fashionable).Nowadays many young people like
foreign pop groups like Linkin Park and Daft Punk. Of course traditional instrumental music has
always been well-appreciated, and some young singers, like Jay Chou, mix ancient instruments like
the pipa, erhu or guzheng, with electric guitars and modern tunes. It’s an interesting combination
that many people like.