San Jose City College
    Episode 42: The Audition

Part 1

1. What does Nancy talk to Rebecca about? What has Nancy noticed about Ramon? What does she think would be awkward?

2. How does Rebecca respond? What does Nancy mean when she says "Studying for exams can burn up energy."? What words does Rebecca use to agree strongly?

Part 2

3. What composer does Rebecca have to know about for the test?

4. She will also have to a chord progression.

5. What does the note say that Bill handed to Rebecca?

6. When Bill says "Give it a go," what does he mean?

7. As Bill and Rebecca are waiting for their audition, What is Ramon doing? What do you predict Ramon will do for Christmas?

Part 3

8. What bad news does the studio manager give to Rebecca and Bill?

9. What hadn't Bill and Rebecca brought to the audition? When the manager tells them to come into the studio and he'll do a quick "scratch track" for them both, what does he mean?

10. What was the name of the song Rebecca sang? Listen to the lyrics and explain the meaning of the song.

11. Do you think she could have a career in music? Why or why not?

12. Should Rebecca lighten up relax, stop worrying  and enjoy the Christmas holiday? What advice would you give her? Do you agree with Nancy that she'll pass her exams?

13. List popular forms of entertainment in the United States. What forms of entertainment are popular in your country?


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