The Music That Changed Everything
Grammar: -ing / -ed adjectives
A Level 4 English lesson exploring media.
What's in this lesson
A Level 4 (upper intermediate) ESL lesson on media, practising -ing / -ed adjectives. The worksheet has a reading, target vocabulary and discussion questions.
From the reading: The Music That Changed Everything
In 2024, Spotify's algorithm served over 600 billion song recommendations. That number is astonishing, but what is even more surprising is how few of those listeners ever stop to ask: who — or what — is making these choices? The system behind your daily playlist is not simply a list of popular songs. It is a highly trained machine that studies every pause, every skip, and every replay you make.
Vocabulary
- astonishing
- surprising
- exciting
- intrigued
- overwhelming
- satisfied
- frustrated
- catchy
- fascinating
Discussion questions
- What was the last song you discovered that genuinely surprised you?
- Should a machine decide what art you see or hear?
- Do you think algorithms make us more or less adventurous with music?
The Music That Changed Everything
Grammar: -ing / -ed adjectives
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