1970 Vocabulary Matching

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1 1970 Vocabulary Matching Match the words on the left to their definitions on the right. 1 abandon... a nuclear energy used as a source of electricity 2 anti-war... b to not allow officially 3 ban... c to end a relationship 4 break up... d a serious bacterial infection of the intestines 5 chess... e a passenger airplane which flew faster than the speed of sound 6 cholera... f nuclear energy used for purposes of mass destruction 7 cigarette... g to write music 8 compose... h a two-person strategy board game played with 16 pieces each 9 Concorde... i more important than others of the same type 10 construction... j a person among a group who shows an opinion in public 11 demonstrator... k when too much of a drug is taken at one time 12 earthquake... l to leave forever, or to stop something in progress 13 equality... m the act of building something 14 fine... n a strong public complaint about something 15 heavy metal... o when an illness begins to spread quickly and uncontrollably 16 inequality... p a thin paper tube of tobacco that people smoke 17 invade... q when people are sent somewhere to do an important job 18 major... r against a particular war or all wars 19 mission... s a sudden shake of the ground that often causes damage 20 nuclear power... t a situation when people are treated fairly or equally 21 nuclear weapon... u enter another country in order to control it 22 outbreak... v to make a decision based on the number of counts of support 23 overdose... w to reach or have an effect on an increasing area 24 protest... x women and men 25 remote control... y a kind of electronic music played loudly with a strong beat 26 soldier... z a competition for players or teams and one eventual winner 27 spread... the control of something from a distance using radio waves 28 the sexes... a situation when people are not treated fairly or equally 29 tournament... a person who belongs to the army and who fights in a war 30 vote... to make a person pay money as a punishment 1

2 1970 Songs - Fluency Practice To access a listening exercise with short clips of the songs below, visit Listen and repeat. Then, without the textbook, try to repeat after your partner. Your Song is a love song composed by Elton John. It took him just twenty minutes to write the music. He doesn t think he has written a love song as good as Your Song since. Close to You was the first successful song of The Carpenters. The Carpenters were Richard and Karen, who were brother and sister. Let it Be was written by Paul McCartney. This song is about Paul s Mother, Mary, who died when Paul was fourteen. I ll Be There was sung by The Jackson Five. The Jackson Five were five brothers including the youngest, Michael. In this song, a man tells his former lover that he will always be there for her. This photo was taken in Can you talk about it for one minute? 2

3 What happened in 1970? Say these sentences. 1 A typhoon in Bangladesh killed half a million people. 2 There were cholera outbreaks in Turkey and also in Slovakia. 3 US soldiers shot and killed four university anti-war demonstrators on campus. 4 20,000 women protested against inequality in New York. 5 The Apollo 13 mission to the moon was abandoned. 6 The first New York City marathon was held. 7 The Soviet Union put a remote controlled robot on the moon. 8 Love Story was a best-selling book and a popular movie. 9 The Beatles broke up. 10 Two popular American musicians died of drug overdoses. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

4 Listen. Write your partner s sentences. What happened in 1970? Say these sentences. 1 There were major earthquakes in Peru and also in China. 2 The United States invaded Cambodia. 3 Construction workers attacked anti-war demonstrators in New York countries agreed to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. 5 The first computer chess tournament took place. 6 Concorde flew faster than the speed of sound. 7 Teenagers in the United Kingdom voted for the first time. 8 Brazil beat Italy to win the Football World Cup in Mexico. 9 Heavy metal music became popular. 10 Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones was fined for possessing drugs. 4

5 Face to Face Take turns asking and answering questions. Have fun talking. Write her answers. 1 Which country did the US invade in 1970?... 2 Who sang I ll Be There in 1970?... 3 Who are you close to?... 4 How do people catch cholera?... 5 Have you ever played chess?... 6 What do you think of heavy metal music?... 7 What kind of activities do people do on campus?... 8 Would you like to run in a marathon someday?... 9 How old do you have to be to vote in your country? What do you use remote controls for? Does your country have equality of the sexes? Which do you prefer, love stories or war movies? What (or who) have you ever abandoned? Which famous people died of drug overdoses? What do you think of nuclear weapons?... 5

6 Face to Face Take turns asking and answering questions. Have fun talking. Write her answers. 1 Who won the Football World Cup in 1970?... 2 Who sang Close to You in 1970?... 3 Who will you always be there for?... 4 Which do you fear most, earthquakes or typhoons?... 5 What computer games do you like to play?... 6 What kinds of music do you like?... 7 Have you ever demonstrated against something?... 8 What is the longest distance you have ever run?... 9 Who do you want to vote for? How many remote control units do you have? What can be done to fight inequality? Which do you like better, books or movies? (Why?) Have you ever been fined? What drugs are a social problem in your country? What do you think of nuclear power?... 6

7 Conduct a Survey Use the topics or words of this unit to help you write a class survey question....? Ask your question to everyone in the class and record their answers below. Draw a bar graph of your results. Write a short summary of your survey.... Tell your group or class about your survey. 7

8 Research and Write Research one of the topics of 1970 below using the library or the Internet. Concorde The 1970 Football World Cup The Apollo 13 Mission to the Moon The Hard Hat Riot The Kent State Shootings The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty The Women s Strike for Equality Why The Beatles Broke up In your own words, write an essay about your chosen topic. Source:... 8

9 1971 Vocabulary Matching Match the words on the left to their definitions on the right. 1 advertising... a the act of spending time or money in pursuit of gain 2 bankrupt... b the business of trying to persuade people to buy something 3 calculator... c a member of a government of a person who makes laws 4 colony... d a romantic friendship between two people 5 communist... e the money used within a particular region 6 currency... f the price of one country s currency compared to another s 7 declare... g advantage 8 demerit... h an international organization that tries to solve world problems 9 develop... i shoes which have very thick soles 10 exchange rate... j a traditional kind of music with no known composer 11 folk... k a style of music which evolved from rock and roll of the 1950s 12 foolish... l unwise 13 idealism... m happening at the same time 14 immigration... n the political leader of a country which has no royal family 15 independence... o a supporter of the politics or economics of Karl Marx 16 investment... p to make a business under the control of the government 17 merit... q to announce something clearly or publicly 18 microprocessor... r to successfully create a new product 19 movement... s a country controlled by a more powerful country 20 nationalize... t belief in good, even if it is impractical or impossible 21 permanent... u a legal term for being unable to pay what you owe 22 platform shoes... v a group of people with a particular belief or set of aims 23 politician... w for ever 24 president... x freedom from being ruled by someone else 25 promising... y looks like it could be successful or enjoyable 26 relationship... z disadvantage 27 rock... the part of a computer which performs calculations 28 simultaneous... the act of arriving at a country in order to live there 29 troops... a small electronic instrument for doing calculations 30 United Nations... organized groups of soldiers 9

10 1971 Songs - Fluency Practice To access a listening exercise with short clips of the songs below, visit Listen and repeat. Then, without the textbook, try to repeat after your partner. Maggie May is a folk rock song written and sung by Rod Stewart. It is about Stewart s relationship with an older woman while still at school. The song was simultaneously number one in the UK and the United States. It s Too Late is a pop rock song sung by Carole King. This song is about the end of a promising relationship. Some people think that the song is about the end of the idealism of the sixties. You ve Got a Friend is a James Taylor cover version of a Carole King pop song. The song is about being a friend for someone in need. Take Me Home, Country Roads is a country folk song sung by John Denver. The song is about the beauty of the West Virginia countryside. This photo was taken in Can you talk about it for one minute? 10

11 What happened in 1971? Say these sentences. 1 Australia and New Zealand pulled troops out of Vietnam. 2 General Idi Amin became president of Uganda. 3 The UK stopped automatic immigration from former colonies. 4 Norway began oil production in the North Sea. 5 Women were given the right to vote in Switzerland. 6 The United Kingdom changed its currency. 7 President Nixon declared a war on drugs. 8 Rolls Royce went bankrupt and then became nationalized. 9 Intel developed the world s first microprocessor. 10 French fashion designer Coco Chanel died. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

12 Listen. Write your partner s sentences. What happened in 1971? Say these sentences. 1 A public opinion survey found most Americans to be against the war. 2 India invaded East Pakistan to help the independence movement. 3 Communist China was admitted to the United Nations. 4 The environmental organization, Greenpeace, was formed. 5 The United States lowered the voting age from 21 to The fixed price exchange rate for gold and the dollar ended. 7 The United States banned cigarette advertising on television. 8 Pocket calculators became available. 9 Internet chat rooms appeared. 10 Platform shoes appeared in stores. 12

13 Face to Face Take turns asking and answering questions. Have fun talking. Write her answers. 1 Which countries pulled out of Vietnam in 1971?... 2 Which country joined the United Nations in 1971?... 3 Who sang Maggie May in 1971?... 4 Where do your country s immigrants come from?... 5 Can you name five oil producing countries?... 6 Do you like luxury cars such as Rolls Royce?... 7 Which companies have gone bankrupt recently?... 8 What do you think of Chanel?... 9 How old must you be to vote in your country? What do you think of Greenpeace? Do you think smoking is cool or foolish? What do you think of gold as an investment? What units of currency does your country have? Do you ever use a pocket calculator? (What for?) Have you ever worn platform shoes?... 13

14 Face to Face Take turns asking and answering questions. Have fun talking. Write her answers. 1 Who became president of Uganda in 1971?... 2 Which fashion designer died in 1971?... 3 How older than you could your partner be?... 4 What are merits and demerits of immigration?... 5 Which UN Security Council nations never change?... 6 What kinds of cars do you like?... 7 Which companies are nationalized in your country?... 8 Which fashion brands do you like?... 9 Who do you trust most, male or female politicians? What environmental issue concerns you the most? Have you ever smoked? Is now the time to buy or sell gold? Which people are represented on your currency? Do you own anything made using Intel chips? How often do you chat on the Internet?... 14

15 Conduct a Survey Use the topics or words of this unit to help you write a class survey question....? Ask your question to everyone in the class and record their answers below. Draw a bar graph of your results. Write a short summary of your survey.... Tell your group or class about your survey. 15

16 Research and Write Research one of the topics of 1971 below using the library or the Internet. China and The United Nations Coco Chanel Greenpeace Idi Amin The Bretton Woods System The History of Microprocessors The History of Platform Shoes The History of Women s Right to Vote In your own words, write an essay about your chosen topic. Source:... 16

17 1972 Vocabulary Matching Match the words on the left to their definitions on the right. 1 arms... a money received for the loss or damage of something 2 attempt... b the rights of everyone in a society 3 ballad... c the number of people who live in a particular place 4 biological... d death caused deliberately by oneself 5 burglary... e relating to living things 6 civil rights... f rhythm and blues 7 commit... g worry 8 compensation... h a drug known to cause serious damage to unborn babies 9 concern... i a thing that travels regularly around the Earth in space 10 conference... j a prize awarded for excellence in the music industry in the US 11 contest... k to try to do something 12 effect... l men who use guns to commit a crime or violent act 13 gangster... m a member of an organized crime group 14 global... n the crime of entering a building to steal something 15 Grammy... o relating to the whole world 16 gunmen... p to compete for 17 limit... q not carrying a weapon of any kind 18 military... r relating to war or armed forces 19 occupation... s the sun and the planets which move around it 20 population... t job, or the control of a place by an army or group of people 21 R&B... u a detailed plan or methods for achieving success 22 recognize... v to acknowledge the existence of something or someone 23 satellite... w a style of music that is a mix of gospel and rhythm and blues 24 smallpox... x the result of a particular event 25 solar system... y a very dangerous disease causing spots on the skin and death 26 soul... z a slow form of popular love song 27 strategy... to stop something getting too much or too many 28 suicide... a meeting or event with talks about a specific subject 29 thalidomide... to do something that is considered wrong 30 unarmed... weapons 17

18 1972 Songs - Fluency Practice To access a listening exercise with short clips of the songs below, visit Listen and repeat. Then, without the textbook, try to repeat after your partner. Alone Again (Naturally) is a pop ballad sung by singer-songwriter Gilbert O Sullivan. The song is about a person who wants to commit suicide after being left alone. It is also about the death of one s parents. American Pie is a folk rock song sung by singer-songwriter Don McLean. The song is about the death of a musician who was McLean s childhood hero. The song is well known for its unclear words. Ben is a pop, R&B soul song sung by Michael Jackson. Jackson was 14 when he first sang this number one hit. The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face is a pop song sung by Roberta Flack. The song won her a Grammy for Song of the Year. This image is related to an event of Can you talk about it for one minute? 18

19 What happened in 1972? Say these sentences. 1 Arab gunmen killed 11 Israeli athletes at the Summer Olympics in Germany. 2 The first Watergate burglaries took place. 3 Soviet and American leaders agreed to limit arms production. 4 The UN held its first conference to discuss global environmental concerns. 5 General Idi Amin ordered 50,000 Asians to leave Uganda. 6 Thalidomide victims of the late fifties and early sixties received compensation. 7 A Russian and an American contested the world chess championship. 8 The Volkswagen Beetle became the world s most popular car. 9 A man-made satellite left the solar system for the first time. 10 The popular tennis video game Pong was released. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

20 Listen. Write your partner s sentences. What happened in 1972? Say these sentences. 1 British soldiers killed 14 unarmed civil rights marchers in Ireland. 2 President Nixon became the first US president to visit China. 3 World leaders agreed to stop biological weapons production. 4 An important book about world population growth was written. 5 Okinawa was returned to Japan after 27 years of military occupation. 6 There was a smallpox outbreak in Eastern Europe. 7 Women officially entered and ran a marathon for the first time. 8 East Germany and West Germany officially recognized each other. 9 The Apollo 17 landing on the moon became the last Apollo mission. 10 People went to see The Godfather at the cinema. 20

21 Face to Face Take turns asking and answering questions. Have fun talking. Write her answers. 1 What famous burglary took place in 1972?... 2 What was the world s most popular car in 1972?... 3 Do you know anyone who has attempted suicide?... 4 Who was your childhood hero?... 5 Why did Arab gunmen kill Israeli Olympic athletes?... 6 Which countries have made biological weapons?... 7 Are you concerned about world population growth?... 8 What global issue are you interested in?... 9 What is thalidomide? If you visited China, what would you do? Have you seen the movie, The Godfather? What do you think of the US occupation of Japan? What do you think of Beetle cars? For what reasons can people claim compensation? Do you like to play video games such as Pong?... 21

22 Face to Face Take turns asking and answering questions. Have fun talking. Write her answers. 1 Who was the first US president ever to visit China?... 2 Who sang Ben in 1972?... 3 What effect would losing a parent have on you?... 4 What do you think of Michael Jackson?... 5 What were the Watergate burglaries about?... 6 Do you think arms production is a necessary evil?... 7 Are you concerned about the environment?... 8 What can be done to slow down population growth?... 9 What is smallpox? If you visited Russia, what would you do? What gangster movie is the best you have seen? Do you think there is life beyond our solar system? Why weren t women allowed to run in marathons? Do you know of anyone who has been expelled? Do you like strategy games such as chess?... 22

23 Conduct a Survey Use the topics or words of this unit to help you write a class survey question....? Ask your question to everyone in the class and record their answers below. Draw a bar graph of your results. Write a short summary of your survey.... Tell your group or class about your survey. 23

24 Research and Write Research one of the topics of 1972 below using the library or the Internet. Bloody Sunday Pioneer 10 The 1972 Munich Olympics The Godfather The Limits to Growth The Stockholm Conference The Volkswagen Beetle The Watergate Burglaries In your own words, write an essay about your chosen topic. Source:... 24

25 1973 Vocabulary Matching Match the words on the left to their definitions on the right. 1 abortion... a to use something in smaller amounts 2 classify... b an operation to end a pregnancy 3 cultural icon... c to put things into groups according to their types 4 cut back on... d group of plants or animals which can breed with one another 5 deny... e disagreement, especially involving work or between countries 6 disorder... f cause 7 dispute... g hopeful about the future 8 endangered... h a period when the economy of a country is not good 9 ethnic... i living things which people fear may cease to exist 10 export... j to send goods to another country 11 express... k a sequence of similar or related things 12 homosexuality... l the state of being attracted to someone of the same sex 13 image... m Japanese or Chinese forms of fighting or self-defense 14 involve... n a doctor who specializes in mental illnesses 15 kidnap... o show 16 luxurious... p expensive and comfortable 17 martial arts... q state when a person or group is in control of a country 18 minority... r to refuse, not admit, or say that something is not true 19 optimistic... s a person or image which has great cultural significance 20 psychiatrist... t the quality of being simple, uncomplicated or lacking in luxury 21 recession... u of a national, racial, religious or linguistic group 22 right... v difficult to deal with 23 rule... w too proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance 24 scandal... x a small group in a society which is different from the majority 25 series... y illness of the mind or body 26 set off... z an action or event that causes public shock and disapproval 27 simplicity... a picture in the mind or formed by a mirror or lens 28 species... freedom granted to people within a society 29 tough... to take a person away illegally and by force 30 vain... include or connect with 25

26 1973 Songs - Fluency Practice To access a listening exercise with short clips of the songs below, visit Listen and repeat. Then, without the textbook, try to repeat after your partner. You re So Vain is a pop song written and sung by Carly Simon. The song is about a former lover of Simon who was rather vain. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is a rock pop song sung by Elton John. The Yellow Brick Road is an image taken from the movie, The Wizard of Oz. The song is about giving up a luxurious lifestyle for one of simplicity. My Love is a rock song sung by Paul McCartney and Wings. McCartney wrote the love song to express his feelings for his wife, Linda. Living for the City is a rhythm and blues song written and sung by Stevie Wonder. This is an angry song about growing up poor and black in an American city. It is also about remaining optimistic even when times are tough. This image is related to an event of Can you talk about it for one minute? 26

27 What happened in 1973? Say these sentences. 1 American participation in the Vietnam War officially ended. 2 Richard Nixon denied being involved in the Watergate scandal. 3 A recession started in Europe because of the high oil prices. 4 The Irish Republican Army set off a series of bombs across England. 5 Denmark, Ireland, and the UK joined the European Economic Community. 6 American psychiatrists stopped classifying homosexuality as a disorder. 7 Sears Tower overtook the World Trade Center as the tallest building in the world. 8 Chile came under military rule. 9 The Spanish prime minister was killed by a minority ethnic group. 10 The Sting and The Exorcist were popular movies. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

28 Listen. Write your partner s sentences. What happened in 1973? Say these sentences. 1 Egypt and Syria attacked Israel. 2 Arab oil producing countries cut back their exports of oil. 3 Workers in the UK started to work just three days a week. 4 The United Kingdom and Iceland had a fishing dispute. 5 A law to protect endangered species was signed in the United States. 6 Abortion became a right for American women. 7 Sydney Opera House opened. 8 A South Korean politician and future Nobel Prize winner was kidnapped in Tokyo. 9 The world s first handheld mobile phone call was made. 10 Martial arts expert, movie star, and cultural icon Bruce Lee died. 28

29 Face to Face Take turns asking and answering questions. Have fun talking. Write her answers. 1 What country did Egypt and Syria attack in 1973?... 2 What became protected by law in 1973?... 3 Which Hong Kong movie star died in 1973?... 4 Who do you think is vain?... 5 Do you usually express your feelings or hide them?... 6 What is the price of oil now?... 7 Which countries have had periods of military rule?... 8 Which endangered species can you think of?... 9 What do you think of opera? Do you think homosexuality is a disorder? What story involving kidnapping can you think of? What minority ethnic groups live in your country? What do you use your mobile phone for? If you went to Sydney, what would you do? Who is a cultural icon for people of your age?... 29

30 Face to Face Take turns asking and answering questions. Have fun talking. Write her answers. 1 In which city was an opera house built in 1973?... 2 What right was given to women in 1973?... 3 Which country came under military rule in 1973?... 4 Which lifestyle do you prefer, luxurious or simple?... 5 Are you optimistic even when times are tough?... 6 In a recession, what do you cut back on?... 7 What did the Irish Republican Army want?... 8 Which species are endangered in your country?... 9 What do you think of fishing? Do you think abortion should be a right for women? What scandal has there been recently? What kind of mobile phone do you have? Which tall building do you like? If you went to Egypt, what would you do? Which martial arts do you like to watch?... 30

31 Conduct a Survey Use the topics or words of this unit to help you write a class survey question....? Ask your question to everyone in the class and record their answers below. Draw a bar graph of your results. Write a short summary of your survey.... Tell your group or class about your survey. 31

32 Research and Write Research one of the topics of 1973 below using the library or the Internet. Augusto Pinochet Bruce Lee Sydney Opera House The 1973 Energy Crisis The Endangered Species Act The History of Mobile Phones The Watergate Scandal The Yom Kippur War In your own words, write an essay about your chosen topic. Source:... 32

33 1974 Vocabulary Matching Match the words on the left to their definitions on the right. 1 adaptation... a the bones of a person or animal 2 billion... b conventional or learned at school 3 chanson... c a song that has the same title as the movie in which it appears 4 cube... d because of 5 cyclone... e to stop fighting and admit defeat 6 despite... f one thousand million, 1,000,000,000 7 destroy... g a type of music with a strong beat and originally from Jamaica 8 discover... h a solid object with six square sides 9 due to... i of an earlier time 10 famine... j a period when there is little food for many people in one region 11 formal... k a book, song or artistic work which is based on another 12 former... l to give up a job or position by telling your employer 13 inflation... m able to perceive information hidden from the normal senses 14 invent... n a dangerous wind which is shaped like an upside-down cone 15 nation... o in some countries, the group of politicians who make the laws 16 parliament... p an extremely large natural object which moves around a star 17 planet... q a general increase in the prices of things 18 psychic... r a tropical storm such as a hurricane or typhoon 19 radical... s the answer to a problem 20 refuse... t country 21 reggae... u to damage something very badly and beyond repair 22 replica... v to find something, especially for the first time 23 resign... w a classic French song or ballad 24 skeleton... x to create something for the first time 25 solution... y to try something to see if it is safe or works correctly 26 succeed... z to not allow 27 surrender... fundamental or extreme 28 test... to take over a job or position after someone else 29 title song... an exact or very accurate copy of something 30 tornado... without taking notice of or being influenced by 33

34 1974 Songs - Fluency Practice To access a listening exercise with short clips of the songs below, visit Listen and repeat. Then, without the textbook, try to repeat after your partner. Until You Come Back to Me is a soul song sung by Aretha Franklin. The song is about a person who refuses to give up hope about a former partner. The Way We Were is the title song of a 1973 movie staring Barbra Streisand. The movie is about a couple who fall in love despite their radical differences. The song is about the fond memories that the couple shared together. No Woman, No Cry is a reggae song by Bob Marley & The Wailers. This Jamaican title would mean Lady, Please Don t Cry in formal English. Seasons in the Sun is an English language adaptation of a 1961 Belgian chanson. The 1974 version of the song was a worldwide hit for Terry Jacks. It is about a dying person who says farewell to his family and friends. This image is related to an event of Can you talk about it for one minute? 34

35 What happened in 1974? Say these sentences. 1 A million people lost their lives due to famine in Bangladesh. 2 President Nixon was forced to resign because of the Watergate scandal. 3 Inflation became a problem around the world. 4 The Irish Republican Army bombed the Houses of Parliament in London. 5 The United States was hit by a series of tornadoes. 6 A human-like skeleton over three million years old was discovered in Ethiopia. 7 Barcodes started to be used for items sold in stores. 8 West Germany won the Football World Cup in Munich. 9 Stephen King wrote about a girl with psychic powers, his first successful novel. 10 The world s population reached four billion. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

36 Listen. Write your partner s sentences. What happened in 1974? Say these sentences. 1 Twenty thousand people lost their lives in a smallpox outbreak in India. 2 Vice President Gerald Ford succeeded Richard Nixon as president. 3 The recession in many countries only deepened. 4 India became the world s sixth nation to test a nuclear weapon. 5 Cyclone Tracy almost completely destroyed an Australian city. 6 A life-sized army of replica soldiers was discovered in China. 7 Rubik s cube was invented. 8 Muhammad Ali regained the world heavyweight boxing title in Zaire. 9 Agatha Christie s Murder on the Orient Express was on at the cinema. 10 The last Japanese World War II soldiers surrendered in the jungle. 36

37 Face to Face Take turns asking and answering questions. Have fun talking. Write her answers. 1 Which scandal forced Nixon to resign in 1974?... 2 What was discovered in China in 1974?... 3 Which Asian nation had a famine in 1974?... 4 What are some solutions to the famine problem?... 5 How many people can live on planet Earth?... 6 Which countries have tested nuclear weapons?... 7 Who has resigned in your country recently?... 8 Who or what was Tracy?... 9 For how long could you live wild in the jungle? Have you ever seen a skeleton? Which do you like better, horror or mystery? Do you believe people can have psychic powers? What do you think of reggae? Do you have fond memories of a former partner? If you visited London, what would you do?... 37

38 Face to Face Take turns asking and answering questions. Have fun talking. Write her answers. 1 Who succeeded Nixon as US president in 1974?... 2 Which Asian nation tested a nuclear bomb in 1974?... 3 What are some causes of famine?... 4 What was the population of the world in 1974?... 5 How can human population be controlled?... 6 Which countries want to test nuclear weapons?... 7 Who or what was Lucy?... 8 Which discovery of 1974 is interesting for you?... 9 What would you do to survive in the jungle? What replica products do you own? Do you prefer Stephen King to Agatha Christie? Have you ever tried to solve a Rubik s cube puzzle? Do you like chansons? Could you love someone radically different to you? If you visited Munich, what would you do?... 38

39 Conduct a Survey Use the topics or words of this unit to help you write a class survey question....? Ask your question to everyone in the class and record their answers below. Draw a bar graph of your results. Write a short summary of your survey.... Tell your group or class about your survey. 39

40 Research and Write Research one of the topics of 1974 below using the library or the Internet. Jamaican English Lucy, an Early Human Ancestor The 1974 Bangladeshi Famine The 1974 Football World Cup The History of Nuclear Weapons The Resignation of Richard Nixon The Rumble in the Jungle The Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang In your own words, write an essay about your chosen topic. Source:... 40

41 1975 Vocabulary Matching Match the words on the left to their definitions on the right. 1 abuse... a someone who is in the same class as you 2 adore... b to connect with 3 assassinate... c the greatest that has ever been achieved 4 avoid... d to start a company or bring something into existence 5 canal... e a person who is hiding from the police or dangerous situation 6 capture... f bad behaviour or rude speech, behave badly or speak rudely 7 CIA... g military forces such as the army, navy and air force 8 classmate... h to catch a person that is wanted by the police 9 dam... i a person who controls a country unfairly and by force 10 delegate... j to not succeed or to stop working completely 11 dictator... k Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries 12 fail... l a woman who will receive a lot of money after a person dies 13 forces... m not returned or felt the same way by the other person 14 found... n a way of buying goods from a catalogue which arrive by post 15 founder... o something that you do regularly and often 16 fugitive... p Irish Republican Army; a group of Irish nationalists 17 general... q a man-made river 18 grain... r to try not to do something or make something not happen 19 habit... s to delay an activity or event until a later time or date 20 heiress... t to love very much 21 IRA... u the person who starts a company or organization 22 link up... v by way of, or by means of 23 mail order... w a US organization which collects data on other countries 24 moment... x to make something known to the public through writing 25 OPEC... y a high ranking military leader 26 publish... z seed which is used as a source of food 27 put off... a wall built across a river to stop the flow of water 28 record... a person who is chosen to speak at a meeting or conference 29 unrequited... to kill someone who is famous or important 30 via... a short period of time 41

42 1975 Songs - Fluency Practice To access a listening exercise with short clips of the songs below, visit Listen and repeat. Then, without the textbook, try to repeat after your partner. I m not in Love is a rock song sung by 10cc. The singer of this song tries unsuccessfully to deny that he is in love. S.O.S is a pop song sung by Swedish group ABBA. The song is about a relationship that has ended. The members of ABBA were two married couples whose relationships also ended. My Eyes Adored You is a pop song sung by Frankie Valli. It is about the unrequited love that the singer felt for a former classmate. One of These Nights is a country rock song sung by The Eagles. The Eagles were one of the most successful bands of the seventies. The song is about the habit of putting things off until a later moment. This photo was taken in Can you talk about it for one minute? 42

43 What happened in 1975? Say these sentences. 1 The Vietnam War ended after communist forces took control of Saigon. 2 The Suez Canal reopened for the first time in eight years. 3 The IRA assassinated one of the founders of the Guinness Book of Records. 4 Spanish military general and dictator Franco died in Madrid. 5 Inflation in the UK reached twenty-five percent. 6 Fugitive Carlos the Jackal kidnapped OPEC delegates in Vienna. 7 Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates. 8 Russian and American spacecrafts linked up in space for the first time. 9 A Japanese mountaineer became the first woman to climb Mt. Everest. 10 Murder on the Orient Express was a popular mystery movie. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

44 Listen. Write your partner s sentences. What happened in 1975? Say these sentences. 1 A communist army took control of Cambodia ,000 people died after a dam failed in China. 3 A report was published about CIA abuses in the United States. 4 The king of Saudi Arabia was assassinated. 5 New York City almost went bankrupt. 6 An American newspaper heiress and fugitive was captured. 7 The first microcomputers went on sale via mail order. 8 The Soviet Union bought grain from the US to avoid a famine. 9 Muhammad Ali became world heavyweight boxing champion in Manila. 10 Jaws was a popular thriller movie. 44

45 Face to Face Take turns asking and answering questions. Have fun talking. Write her answers. 1 Which war ended in 1975?... 2 Which military general and dictator died in 1975?... 3 Which software company was founded in 1975?... 4 Who is the founder of Microsoft?... 5 What kind of computer do you own or use?... 6 Do you ever buy things via mail order?... 7 Which famous people have been assassinated?... 8 What does IRA stand for?... 9 What is the price of oil now? Is there a dam or a canal near where you live? If you went to New York, what would you do? Have you ever experienced unrequited love? Did you ever adore a classmate? What do you put off doing until a later moment? What is a good habit that you have?... 45

46 Face to Face Take turns asking and answering questions. Have fun talking. Write her answers. 1 Which canal reopened in 1975?... 2 Which country s king was assassinated in 1975?... 3 Which movie about a shark was made in 1975?... 4 Which Microsoft products do you use?... 5 Do you read a newspaper, and if so, which one?... 6 What does the CIA do?... 7 What does OPEC stand for?... 8 What is the inflation rate for your country now?... 9 Which kind of companies may go bankrupt soon? What is the highest mountain you have climbed? If you went to Vienna, what would you do? What types and contexts of abuse are there? Which do you prefer, mystery or thrillers? Would you like to attend a boxing match? What bad habit do you have?... 46

47 Conduct a Survey Use the topics or words of this unit to help you write a class survey question....? Ask your question to everyone in the class and record their answers below. Draw a bar graph of your results. Write a short summary of your survey.... Tell your group or class about your survey. 47

48 Research and Write Research one of the topics of 1975 below using the library or the Internet. Bill Gates Faisal of Saudi Arabia Francisco Franco Jaws Patty Hearst Pol Pot The Thriller in Manila The Vietnam War In your own words, write an essay about your chosen topic. Source:... 48

49 1976 Vocabulary Matching Match the words on the left to their definitions on the right. 1 attend... a the surroundings or conditions one lives in 2 billionaire... b very strange or different 3 boycott... c a feeling of sadness about issues such as love and death 4 broken heart... d a person who is taken as a prisoner to exchange for a demand 5 burn... e a gas used in fridges and aerosols which also destroys ozone 6 CFC... f a legal relationship of a man and woman as husband and wife 7 damage... g a special event such as a music performance 8 eccentric... h a type of fast, loud music which is deliberately offensive 9 education... i a person who is very good at gymnastics 10 environment... j to encourage the sale of something 11 explode... k to cause harm or spoil something 12 festival... l a very rich person whose wealth is at least one billion dollars 13 Formula 1... m origins 14 growth... n to hurt or damage as a result of fire or strong heat 15 gymnast... o to make someone happy by giving them what they need 16 gymnastics... p a noisy and violent public protest or demonstration 17 hostage... q a person who kills people one at a time over a period of time 18 Mao Zedong... r to be present at 19 marriage... s to refuse to take part in something as a way of protesting 20 Palestinian... t to cause something to break up violently into small pieces 21 product... u the knowledge one gets at school 22 promote... v to increase 23 punk rock... w an Arab person whose roots are in Palestine, now Israel 24 raise... x a popular form of single seat world car racing 25 riot... y something which is made to be sold 26 roots... z a sport which involves displaying one s balance and strength 27 satisfy... in every part or for all of the time 28 serial killer... a Chinese communist leader 29 suffer... the process of increasing in size, number, or amount 30 throughout... to experience something bad 49

50 1976 Songs - Fluency Practice To access a listening exercise with short clips of the songs below, visit Listen and repeat. Then, without the textbook, try to repeat after your partner. Don t Go Breaking My Heart is a duet by Elton John and Kiki Dee. The song was a number-one hit throughout the world. Love Hurts is a rock ballad sung by heavy metal band, Nazareth. This song reached number one in Canada, the Netherlands and Norway. Tonight s the Night is a song written and sung by Rod Stewart. Stewart s Swedish girlfriend sang some of the words. Some radio stations in the UK refused to play the song. Bohemian Rhapsody was written and sung by rock band, Queen. The song is a mixture of ballad, opera, and rock. The music video to promote the song was one of the first of its kind. This photo was taken in Can you talk about it for one minute? 50

51 What happened in 1976? Say these sentences. 1 An earthquake in China killed over two hundred thousand people. 2 Hundreds of students were killed in education protests in South Africa. 3 Scientists warned that CFCs were damaging the environment. 4 There were riots at a music festival in London. 5 An eccentric American billionaire died. 6 Concorde started regular flights between Europe and the United States. 7 India tried to slow population growth by raising the age of marriage. 8 Twenty-eight African countries boycotted the Summer Olympics in Montreal. 9 An Austrian Formula 1 champion suffered serious burns in a race in Germany. 10 The first punk rock groups started playing in England and America. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

52 Listen. Write your partner s sentences. What happened in 1976? Say these sentences. 1 An earthquake in Central America killed over twenty thousand people. 2 Israeli soldiers released hostages from an airplane held by Palestinians. 3 A NASA spacecraft landed on Mars and sent back photos to Earth. 4 The IRA exploded twelve bombs in one day in West London. 5 The founder of the Chinese Communist Party, Mao Zedong, died. 6 Apple Computer was founded. 7 A serial killer caused panic in the streets of New York. 8 A Romanian gymnast won three gold medals with seven perfect scores. 9 An African American wrote a famous novel about his family roots. 10 Rocky was a popular movie. 52

53 Face to Face Take turns asking and answering questions. Have fun talking. Write her answers. 1 Which communist leader died in 1976?... 2 Where were hundreds of students killed in 1976?... 3 Do you think that there is life on Mars?... 4 Are you satisfied with your education?... 5 Is population growth a serious world problem?... 6 What news story about hostages do you know?... 7 What are CFCs and what do they damage?... 8 At what age can people marry in your country?... 9 What do you think of Formula 1 car racing? Have you ever attended a music festival? Which do you like better, punk or heavy metal? Have you seen any of the Rocky movies? Which Apple products do you use? Who do you think is eccentric? Do you like gymnastics?... 53

54 Face to Face Take turns asking and answering questions. Have fun talking. Write her answers. 1 Where were the 1976 Summer Olympics held?... 2 Where did a NASA spacecraft land in 1976?... 3 Have you ever seen Mars?... 4 Have you ever had a perfect score for anything?... 5 What can be done to slow world population growth?... 6 What news story about hostages do you know?... 7 How is the environment being damaged?... 8 How many children do you think you will have?... 9 Have you ever burned yourself? (How?) What are the dangers of music festivals? What do you think of punk rock? Which sports movie do you like? Which billionaires can you think of? Which Olympic sports event do you like best? Have you ever had a broken heart?... 54

55 Conduct a Survey Use the topics or words of this unit to help you write a class survey question....? Ask your question to everyone in the class and record their answers below. Draw a bar graph of your results. Write a short summary of your survey.... Tell your group or class about your survey. 55

56 Research and Write Research one of the topics of 1976 below using the library or the Internet. Howard Hughes Mao Zedong Nadia Comaneci Operation Entebbe Rocky Roots by Alex Haley The 1976 Mission to Mars The Soweto Uprising In your own words, write an essay about your chosen topic. Source:... 56

57 1977 Vocabulary Matching Match the words on the left to their definitions on the right. 1 American Dream... a relating to a king or queen or members of their family 2 amnesty... b poor judgement about language or what should be appropriate 3 anger... c to stop being angry at someone because of what they did 4 anniversary... d punishment by death 5 bad taste... e a world police organization which fights international crime 6 capital punishment... f a device specifically designed for chopping a person s head off 7 consider... g a period of ten years 8 decade... h a group of soldiers who are ordered to shoot and kill a prisoner 9 democratic... i a type of music which people often danced to in the 1970s 10 disco... j not legal, not allowed by law 11 elect... k a kind of dance music of the 1950s which had a loud beat 12 election... l to get rid of completely 13 eradicate... m the day when an important event happened in a previous year 14 execute... n to kill as a punishment 15 firing squad... o a vehicle or aircraft which travels between two places 16 forgive... p fair and based on the principles of democracy 17 GPS... q to believe to be 18 greedy... r a group of people who work together for a shared purpose 19 guillotine... s to choose a person for a job by voting 20 homelessness... t very big 21 hopelessness... u the basic rights that all people should have 22 huge... v a time when many people choose a person for a job 23 human rights... w global positioning system, which locates your exact position 24 illegal... x one of six yearly international prizes given for great work 25 Interpol... y the condition of having no home 26 Nobel Prize... z the belief that anyone can be rich and happy if they work hard 27 organization... wanting more money, food or things than you need 28 rock and roll... a decision by a government to allow prisoners be free 29 royal... the condition of having no hope 30 shuttle... the condition of being angry 57

58 1977 Songs - Fluency Practice To access a listening exercise with short clips of the songs below, visit Listen and repeat. Then, without the textbook, try to repeat after your partner. Dancing Queen is a disco pop song sung by ABBA. The song is about a young girl having fun while dancing at a disco. It was a huge hit throughout the world. Hotel California is a rock song sung by The Eagles. The song is about greedy lifestyles and the American Dream. Don t Leave Me This Way is a disco soul song sung by Thelma Houston. The song is about the effect of breaking up with a partner. God Save the Queen is a punk rock song sung by The Sex Pistols. The song expressed the anger and hopelessness of young people at the time. TV and radio stations in the UK considered the song bad taste and refused to play it. This photo was taken in Can you talk about it for one minute? 58

59 What happened in 1977? Say these sentences. 1 Smallpox was eradicated from the world. 2 Jimmy Carter was elected president of the United States. 3 President Carter forgave people who had avoided going to war in Vietnam. 4 A NASA space shuttle made its first free flight in space. 5 An oil pipeline in Alaska was completed. 6 In the United States, a man was executed by firing squad. 7 A serial killer was captured in New York City. 8 British people celebrated Queen Elizabeth s 25th wedding anniversary. 9 Human rights organization Amnesty International won the Nobel Peace Prize. 10 Star Wars was on at the cinema. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

60 Listen. Write your partner s sentences. What happened in 1977? Say these sentences. 1 A cyclone in India killed 20,000 people and left over three million homeless. 2 Spain had its first fair and democratic elections in over four decades. 3 Rock and roll singer Elvis Presley died. 4 The United States started to use GPS for defence purposes. 5 Egypt became the first Arab nation to recognize Israel. 6 In France, the guillotine was used for the last time. 7 New York City had no electricity for twenty-five hours. 8 Punk rock bands and fashion became popular among young people. 9 Portugal allowed children s family names to come from the mother, too. 10 Interpol warned people against making illegal copies of video tapes. 60

61 Face to Face Take turns asking and answering questions. Have fun talking. Write her answers. 1 Which sickness was eradicated in 1977?... 2 Where was the guillotine used until 1977?... 3 Which sickness do you want eradicated?... 4 What are the causes of homelessness?... 5 Would you forgive someone who avoided war?... 6 Are your countries elections fair and democratic?... 7 Which would you prefer, guillotine or firing squad?... 8 What do you think should happen to serial killers?... 9 What kind of things make you angry? Do you like to celebrate royal events? What does the American Dream mean to you? Who do you know who has a greedy lifestyle? What do you think of punk rock? Do you ever use a GPS? What do you think of Star Wars?... 61

62 Face to Face Take turns asking and answering questions. Have fun talking. Write her answers. 1 Which organization won a Nobel Prize in 1977?... 2 Which rock and roll singer died in 1977?... 3 How many people are homeless in your country?... 4 How can homelessness be eradicated?... 5 Is there a person whom you can never forgive?... 6 Which countries do not have democratic elections?... 7 What do you think of capital punishment?... 8 What human rights story are you concerned about?... 9 Have you ever had no electricity for a while? How many years have your parents been married? What family name will you use for your children? From where does your country get its oil? Which do you prefer, disco or rock and roll? Would you like to experience flying in space? What do you think of copying movies illegally?... 62

63 Conduct a Survey Use the topics or words of this unit to help you write a class survey question....? Ask your question to everyone in the class and record their answers below. Draw a bar graph of your results. Write a short summary of your survey.... Tell your group or class about your survey. 63

64 Research and Write Research one of the topics of 1977 below using the library or the Internet. Elvis Presley Jimmy Carter Punk Rock Smallpox Space Shuttle Enterprise Star Wars The Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II The Vietnam War Draft Dodgers In your own words, write an essay about your chosen topic. Source:... 64

65 1978 Vocabulary Matching Match the words on the left to their definitions on the right. 1 aerosol... a a person who publicly criticizes his or her government 2 Atlantic... b a person who is kept in a prison as a punishment 3 citizen... c in vitro fertilization, an artificial way of becoming pregnant 4 conceive... d a nuclear bomb which kills people without damaging buildings 5 crisis... e someone who has been hurt or killed by a person or thing 6 development... f good points and bad points 7 dissident... g to break or act against an agreement or law 8 divorce... h light rock music with a soft beat 9 ecology... i the music which is played as part of a movie 10 flood... j to abolish or eliminate 11 hot-air balloon... k a punishment for breaking a law 12 Israeli... l a large bag of heated air with a basket below for people to ride 13 IVF... m a situation that has reached a very dangerous point 14 lift (a ban)... n become pregnant, imagine, or invent 15 market economy... o the relationship between living things and their environment 16 neutron bomb... p a layer of air in the atmosphere which helps to block UV light 17 ozone layer... q a legal member of a country 18 penalty... r the ocean between the Americas, Europe and Africa 19 poison... s the crime of having sex with a person without prior agreement 20 power ballad... t a system in which buyers and sellers negotiate prices freely 21 prime minister... u a legal agreement to end a marriage 22 prisoner... v medical care 23 pros and cons... w something which is harmful and may kill if eaten or drunk 24 rape... x an emotional rock song delivered with a powerful voice 25 shah... y the leader of a government similar to that of the UK 26 soft rock... z a person from Israel 27 soundtrack... a large amount of water that covers land which is normally dry 28 treatment... a metal container which contains pressurized spray liquid 29 victim... the ruler of Iran in the past 30 violate... when something grows, changes or becomes more advanced 65

66 1978 Songs - Fluency Practice To access a listening exercise with short clips of the songs below, visit Listen and repeat. Then, without the textbook, try to repeat after your partner. How Deep Is Your Love is a soft rock song recorded by the Bee Gees. The song was part of the soundtrack to the movie Saturday Night Fever. Just the Way You Are is a soft rock love song sung by Billy Joel. It was written as a birthday gift for his first wife, Elizabeth. After the divorce, Joel sang jokingly, She took the dog, the house, the car. With a Little Luck is a rock song sung by the band Wings. It was written by Paul McCartney during the time his wife was expecting a child. We Are the Champions is a power ballad sung by UK rock band Queen. Freddie Mercury wrote the song while thinking about football. It is often played at victory celebrations by sports teams, especially in the US. This photo was taken in Can you talk about it for one minute? 66

67 What happened in 1978? Say these sentences. 1 An Israeli and an Egyptian shared the Nobel Peace Prize. 2 Two million people were left homeless in India after heavy rain and floods. 3 China introduced a one-child policy to try to control population. 4 China s new leader helped to change the country to a market economy. 5 A huge oil spill caused serious ecological damage in France. 6 The US banned CFCs in aerosol sprays because of damage to the ozone layer. 7 A former prime minister of Italy was kidnapped and killed. 8 The UK violated the human rights of prisoners in Northern Ireland. 9 Three people crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a hot air balloon. 10 Argentina won the Football World Cup. Listen. Write your partner s sentences

68 Listen. Write your partner s sentences. What happened in 1978? Say these sentences. 1 President Jimmy Carter postponed neutron bomb development. 2 Two million people protested against the Shah of Iran. 3 The world s first baby to be conceived by IVF was born. 4 China lifted a ban on books by Aristotle, Dickens and Shakespeare. 5 Japanese economy cars became popular as a result of the energy crisis. 6 The US banned selling computer technology to the Soviet Union. 7 A Bulgarian dissident writer was killed by a poisoned umbrella. 8 A famous movie director fled to France after raping a 13-year-old girl. 9 The United States allowed its citizens to make their own beer. 10 The popular video game Space Invaders was released. 68

69 Face to Face Take turns asking and answering questions. Have fun talking. Write her answers. 1 Where did people protest against a shah in 1978?... 2 Who won the Football World Cup in 1978?... 3 Which nation introduced a one-child policy in 1978?... 4 If you had to, would you consider IVF treatment?... 5 What ecological damage happens in your country?... 6 What books are banned in your country?... 7 Which famous people have been kidnapped?... 8 What is the penalty for rape in your country?... 9 Which country violates human rights of its citizens? Have you ever read Shakespeare, or Dickens? Who is your favorite writer and why? Have you ever played Space Invaders? Would you like to fly in a hot air balloon? What are some common reasons for divorce? If you went to China, what would you do?... 69

70 Face to Face Take turns asking and answering questions. Have fun talking. Write her answers. 1 Who postponed the neutron bomb in 1978?... 2 What were CFCs from aerosols damaging in 1978?... 3 What are the pros and cons of a one-child policy?... 4 How many children is the best number for you?... 5 What are some causes of ecological damage?... 6 Which country is experiencing a crisis these days?... 7 What do you think of your prime minister?... 8 How can a woman avoid being a rape victim?... 9 Which would you study, ecology or human rights? Would you like to make your own beer some day? Which book, if any, would you like to ban? What video games do you like to play? What type of economy car do you like? Do you know anyone who is divorced? If you went to Argentina, what would you do?... 70

71 Conduct a Survey Use the topics or words of this unit to help you write a class survey question....? Ask your question to everyone in the class and record their answers below. Draw a bar graph of your results. Write a short summary of your survey.... Tell your group or class about your survey. 71

72 Research and Write Research one of the topics of 1978 below using the library or the Internet. Banned Books China s One-Child Policy Deng Xiaoping Georgi Markov In Vitro Fertilization The 1978 FIFA World Cup The 1978 Nobel Peace Prize The Ozone Layer In your own words, write an essay about your chosen topic. Source:... 72

73 1979 Vocabulary Matching Match the words on the left to their definitions on the right. 1 abolish... a United Nations Children s Fund 2 accident... b hitting a person in order to change behaviour 3 accuse... c cheap food that is prepared and served quickly 4 anthem... d to travel to and from school or work 5 classic... e a music genre with a strong rhythm and spoken words 6 corporal punishment... f a powerful illegal drug which is extremely addictive 7 die out... g a person that you do not know 8 diplomatic relations... h a creation of high quality 9 domestic... i relating to home or country 10 donate... j a building for representatives of a foreign country 11 embassy... k to give money or goods to help a person or group 12 establish... l to continue to live or exist 13 fast food... m a place where people drink and dance until late at night 14 commute... n a system of having a king, queen, emperor or royal leader 15 gay... o a sudden or unexpected event that causes harm or injury 16 heroin... p attracted to people of the same sex as oneself 17 hip hop... q something which has come out of its container by mistake 18 justify... r a song which has a special meaning for a group of people 19 monarchy... s the act of taking credit for someone else s work 20 nightclub... t money paid to the creator of an original piece of work 21 overdose... u to become less common and eventually disappear 22 plagiarism... v to say that a person has done something wrong 23 policy... w to officially end a custom or activity 24 rap... x a formal agreement between two or more countries 25 royalties... y a lifestyle that includes rap, break dancing and graffiti art 26 spill... z to give a good reason for 27 stranger... a system of having representatives in each other s country 28 survive... when too much of a drug is taken at one time 29 treaty... an established practice or plan of what to do 30 UNICEF... to bring about or make happen 73

74 1979 Songs - Fluency Practice To access a listening exercise with short clips of the songs below, visit Listen and repeat. Then, without the textbook, try to repeat after your partner. I Will Survive is a disco soul song sung by Gloria Gaynor. It is about remaining strong after the end of a bad relationship. Reunited is a soul R&B song sung by Peaches and Herb. The song is about two lovers getting back together again. Do Ya Think I m Sexy? is a disco pop song sung by Rod Stewart. It is about two strangers who meet at a nightclub and spend the night together. After being accused of plagiarism, Stewart donated his royalties to UNICEF. Y.M.C.A is a disco song sung by the Village People. Y.M.C.A. stands for Young Men s Christian Association, a place for men to stay. The song is both a disco classic and a gay anthem. This photo was taken in Can you talk about it for one minute? 74