Vocabulary Performing 1.21 Complete the sentences with the words
in the box. Then listen, check and repeat.
orchestra act instruments voice
plays the piano dancing on stage microphone
1 Have you heard Paul singing? He's got a really
powerful voice
2 When the band played the last song, everybody was
3 Jenny very well. She practises a lot.
4 We went to the Concert Hall last night. The
played beautifully.
5 Nobody could hear her singing because the ...
was broken.
6 When the singer came..., she looked very nervous.
7 You play the piano and the guitar. Do you play any
other ...?
8 Keanu Reeves is very handsome but can he ?
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1. Have you heard Paul singing? He's got a really powerful voice.

Explanation: The question is asking if the person has heard Paul singing and mentions that Paul has a powerful voice. In this sentence, "singing" is the key word. You are being asked if you have heard Paul perform using his voice.

2. When the band played the last song, everybody was dancing on stage.

Explanation: This sentence is stating that when the band played the last song, everyone was dancing on stage. Here, "dancing on stage" is the key phrase. It is describing what everyone was doing while the band played.

3. Jenny plays the piano very well. She practises a lot.

Explanation: This sentence is talking about Jenny's piano skills. It states that she plays the piano very well and practices a lot. In this sentence, "plays the piano" is the key phrase. It describes Jenny's ability to play the instrument.

4. We went to the Concert Hall last night. The orchestra played beautifully.

Explanation: The sentence is talking about a visit to the Concert Hall and mentions that the orchestra played beautifully. Here, "the orchestra played" is the key phrase. It is describing how the orchestra performed during the visit.

5. Nobody could hear her singing because the microphone was broken.

Explanation: This sentence is explaining that no one could hear her singing because the microphone was broken. The word "singing" is the key word. It is describing what she was doing, but because the microphone was broken, no one could hear her.

6. When the singer came onstage, she looked very nervous.

Explanation: This sentence is stating that when the singer came onto the stage, she looked very nervous. "The singer came onstage" is the key phrase. It describes the singer's movement and location.

7. You play the piano and the guitar. Do you play any other instruments?

Explanation: This sentence is talking about someone who plays the piano and the guitar and asks if they play any other instruments. "play any other instruments" is the key phrase. It is asking if the person has the ability to play additional musical instruments.

8. Keanu Reeves is very handsome, but can he act?

Explanation: This sentence is stating that Keanu Reeves is attractive but questions if he can act. "can he act" is the key phrase. It is asking about Keanu Reeves' ability to perform in theatrical productions or movies.

In summary, the vocabulary terms used in these sentences are related to music, singing, performing, and acting. The words and phrases are used to describe various aspects of musicians, singers, orchestra, stage performances, and musical instruments.