Unit 5 Music
Reading and Thinking
【学习目标】
1. To understand the main information and text structure of the reading text.
2. To understand what is virtual choir.
3. To understand past participle as adverbial.
【学习重难点】
1. To understand the main information and text structure of the reading text.
2. To understand virtual choir and he advantages and disadvantages of being a member of virtual choir.
3. To understand past participle as adverbial.
【学习过程】
I like to listen to it when l exercise, it gives me energy.
energy n.能源;能量:精力 我喜欢在运动的时候听音乐,它使我有活力。
Do one thing, with all your focus and energy, and do it right.
做一件事,尽你所有的精力集中去做,并以正确的方:式来做。
Teenagers seem to have endless energy.
青少年似乎有无穷的精力。
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①be full of energy 精力充沛
have the energy to do sth. 有精力做某事
apply/devote one's energy to ... 把某人的精力花在……上
(2)energetic adj. 精力充沛的;精神饱满的; 积极的
2.people to set up equipment安装设备的人员
set sth.up 安装好(设备或机器)
She set up an educational fund in memory of her mother.
她为了纪念母亲而设立了一个教育基金会。
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set up 创建;建立
set down 规定;记下
set off 出发;使爆炸
set about 开始;着手
set aside 留出;把……放到一旁
set out 动身;出发
equipment n.设备;装备[思考感知]
⑦This equipment has saved the lives of a number of new born children.
这套设备已经挽救了许多新生儿的生命。
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(1)equipment为不可数名词,表示“一件设备”用a piece of equipment。
(2)equip v. 装备;配备 be equipped with 配备着;具有
3. Who can try out as a performer 谁能试演一名演员
try out 参加……选拔(或试演)
After the outbreak of COVID-19, he tried out for volunteers in Qingdao.
在新冠肺炎疫情暴发后,他在青岛参加了志愿者的选拔
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try on 试穿;试戴
try for 谋求;争取;报名,申请
try to do sth. 尽力做某事
try doing sth. 尝试做某事
try one's best (to do sth.) 竭尽所能(做某事)
have a try 试一试
4. So can I assume that the aim of the festival is to raise money
所以我能认为这个节日的目的是筹集资金吗
assume vt.以为;假设
①(2019 年江苏高考)We assume that a large brain makes huge advantages.
我们认为大脑袋会产生巨大的优势。
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(1)assume sb./sth.to be 假定/假设某人/某物为
It is assumed that ... 一般认为……
Assume that ... 假定……
(2)assumption n. 假定;假设 make an assumption 作出假设
on the assumption that 假定……
(3)assume/assuming (that)... 假设/假定……(常作独立成分)
5. How else could you help in addition to what has already been mentioned
除了已经提到的,你还能提供什么帮助
in addition(to sb./sth.) 除……以外(还)
①In addition to work, there are many meaningful things to do in life.
除了工作,生活中还有很多有意义的事情要做。
[易混辨析] in addition, in addition to
in addition “另外”,相当于副词
in addition to “除……以外(还)”, 用作介词短语
[联想发散] “除……之外”词语荟萃
①besides/as well as 除……之外 (还有)
②except 除……之外 (不包括)
③except for 除……之外 (从某一细节方面纠正以前的概括性说法)
④apart/aside from 除……之外(相当于except 和 besides)
6. Virtual choir members record themselves while they perform alone on video.
虚拟合唱团的成员们把各自的歌唱视频录制下来。
perform vi.&vt.表演;履行;执行
①The unknown performer performed very well, and her performance was very popular with the audience.这个不知名的表演者表演得非常好,她的表演深受观众的欢迎。
They are performing on stage.他们正在舞台上表演。
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(1)perform a(n)... role in 在……中起……作用
perform an operation 进行手术
perform one's duty/promise 尽责任/履行承诺
(2)performance n. 表演;演奏;演技;表现
give performances/a performance (to ...) (给……)表演或演奏
put on performances/a performance表演;演出
(3)performer n. 执行者;表演者;演员
7. The virtual choir was the idea of award-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre.
虚拟合唱团是获奖作曲家兼指挥埃里克·惠塔克的创意。
award vt.授予n.奖品
①(2020年新高考全国卷I写作)The headmaster awarded the winner a gold medal.
校长给获胜者颁发了一枚金牌。
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(1)the first award/prize/place 一等奖;第一名
win/get/receive an award for ... 因……而获奖
award sb.sth. = award sth. to sb.为某人颁发奖品
[易混辨析]award,prize,reward
award 指较为正式地或官方地颁发、授予、给予,也可以 指法庭裁决给予奖励
prize 多指在各类竞赛、竞争或抽奖中获得的奖 多指对某人的工作或服务等的报答、酬谢。
reward 作名词,常用 give reward to sb.; 作动词,常用 reward sb. with sth.
8. He fell in love with Mozart's classical music when he sang for the university choir.
在大学合唱团期间,他痴迷于莫扎特的古典音乐。
fall in love with 爱上[以文化人]
①(2019年江苏高考)A few months after he had arrived in China, Mr Smith fell in love with the people and culture there.
史密斯先生到中国几个月后,就爱上了那里的人和文化。
[易混辨析] fall in love (with),be in love(with)
fall in love (with) “相爱;爱上”,表示动作,不能与表示一段时间的状语连用
be in love(with)“与……相爱”,表示状态,可以与表示一段时间的状语连用
9. Though he was affected by gradual blindness soon after the performance, Henry was still capable of writing compositions and he found that creating music was a relief and cure for his illness.
虽然演出后不久,亨利逐渐失明,但他仍有能力作曲,他发现创作音乐是一种解脱,是治疗他疾病的良方。
capable adj.有能力的;有才能的
①You are capable of better work than this.
你有能力做得比这更好。[点拨归纳]
(1)be capable of (doing) sth. 有能力做某事能力;才能
the capability to do/of doing sth.做某事的能力(2)capability n.
relief n.(焦虑、痛苦的)减轻或消除; (不快过后的)宽慰、轻松或解脱
④(2019 年全国卷Ⅱ) Still, most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close.
尽管如此,当赛季结束时,我们大多数志愿者都松了一口气。
He breathed a sigh of relief.他松了一口气。
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(1)in relief 如释重负
with relief 宽慰地
to one's relief 令某人感到欣慰的是
It is a relief to do sth. 做某事是一种解脱
(2)relieve vt. 救出;解脱;使脱离
relieve sb. of ... 帮助某人减轻……
cure vt.治愈;治好(疾病);解决(问题)
n.药物;治疗;(解决问题、改善糟糕情况的)措施
⑨He hoped that his headache would be cured but there was no cure, only pain relief.
他希望他的头疼能被治愈,但没有治愈方法,只能减轻疼痛。[点拨归纳]
a cure for sth. 医治某种病的疗法
cure sb. of sth. 治愈某人的病;改掉某人的坏习惯
[联想发散] 常见的“劝词+sb.+of+sth。"结构还有:
①remind sb. of sth. 提醒某人某事
②warn sb. of sth. 警告某人某事
③rob sb. of sth. 抢劫某人某物
④inform sb. of sth. 通知某人某事
⑤accuse sb. of sth. 控告某人某事
10. When he got absorbed in his world of music, he felt as if he could "see" the beauty of the world around him, like he had in his previous life.
当他沉浸在音乐的世界里时,他觉得自己仿佛能“看到”周围世界的美,就像他前世一样。
absorb v.吸收;吸引;使专心[思考感知]
①A weak ray of light came in through a small hole in the wall and he absorbed himself in his reading.
=A weak ray of light came in through a small hole in the wall and he was absorbed in his reading.
一缕微弱的光线从墙上的小孔中透过来,他正在专心致志地读书
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absorb ... from ... 从……中吸收……
absorb ... into ... 把……吸收入……
absorb oneself in=be absorbed in 专心于;全神贯注于[应用融会](单句语法填空)
[名师点津 ]be absorbed in(doing) sth.结构在句中作状语、定语时,常用其过去分词形式 absorbed in...类似的结构还有:
①be lost in ... 陷入……;专心致志于……
②be caught in ... 被困在……
③be buried in ... 埋头于……
④be devoted to ... 致力于……;专心于……
11. It was the rock I leant on to become strong and to get through those hard times.
音乐是岩石,让我倚靠,变得坚强,度过那些艰难的日子。
lean vt.(leant/leaned,leant/leaned)依靠;倾斜[点拨归纳]
lean on 依靠;倚靠
lean against 倚靠
get through(设法)处理;完成;设法联系上(尤指打通
电话);通过;度过;用完;耗尽
[点拨归纳]
get across 被理解;被人了解
get away with 被放过;受到从轻发落
get down to 着手认真做某事
get over 克服
get on 进展;进步
12. At the same time, we all go through various periods when we feel sad or alone.
同时,我们都会经历悲伤或孤独的时光。
various adj.各种不同的;各种各样的[思考感知]
①(2019年北京高考)No matter what you like to do, there is a way to get involved in various activities on Earth Day.
无论你喜欢做什么,有一个方法可以参与地球日的各种活动。
There are various cute animals in the pet shop.
这家宠物店里有各种各样可爱的动物。
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(1)vary vt. & vi. 改变;变化
vary between ... and ...在……和……之间变化
vary from ... to ... 从……到……不等;在…到……之间变化
vary with 随着……而变化
(2)variety n. 变化;多样性;种类
a variety of=varieties of 各种各样的;不同种类的
[名师点津]a variety of (varieties of)既可修饰可数名词,也可修饰不可数名词,该短语修饰可数名词作主语时,谓语动词用复数;修饰不可数名词作主语时,谓语动词用单数。
当堂检测:
1. After six months of trying out new ways of relaxing, I feel much more _________ (energy).
2. This was a fine _________ (perform) by the young player, who scored 12 points within the first 10 minutes.
3. The new test should _________ (able) doctors to detect the disease early.
4. I _________ (gradual) fell in love _________ Chinese literature when I started working as a translator.
5. Simon was so absorbed _________ his book that he didn’t even notice me come in.
6. Government and companies join hands to create jobs for the _________ (employ).
7. I tried to fix the _________ (equip) but I failed.
8. In addition _________ English, he has to study a second foreign language.
9. There have been _________ (various) opinions as to the best way to raise children.
10. There have been great advances in the _________ (treat) of cancer.
阅读理解
SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND-Students' involvement is a goal in schools everywhere. A teacher in the Washington suburbs has found a way to engage and motivate students-by bringing rhythm and fun to mathematics. The approach works well especially for students who speak English as a second language.
Making math fun
The voice heard in the video belongs to mathematics teacher Jake Scott. Most of the performers are his students. "I use rap because it is something that appeals to students, and also because music aids memory," explains Scott.
Scott started using rap videos three years ago. So far he has produced nine, including YouTube favorites Triangle Experts and Quadratic Formulatic, which have been viewed tens of thousands of times. "It is fun and the whole process is something that students appreciate," says Scott.
More than a teacher
Blair High School principal Renay Johnson is a big supporter. She even appears in Scott's latest video, Undefined Expressions.
"Mr. Scott is very motivating and engaging for students," notes Johnson. "He enjoys what he does. As you know, he engages students and mathematics through music. But he, is also our wrestling coach. He also sponsors the National Honor Society. And he is also a director of after-school sports academy. I am lucky to have him here as a teacher."
Scott was recognized as an outstanding educator last year by the Montgomery County Council. He was also honored the year by an African-American civil rights organization.
Jake Scott says he wants mathematics to be something that students look forward to learning. And he says the results will help them on a path to colleges and careers.
1. Why does Scott use rap to make math fun
A. It is closely connected with math.
B. It is a kind of music, with good beats.
C. It is a kind of music with good rhythm.
D. It is popular with students and helps memory.
2. Who are Scott's teaching approach especially for
A. Students who are poor in math.
B. Students who are fond of music and math.
C. Students who speak English as a second language.
D. Students who major in science and technology.
3. What can we conclude from the passage
A. Johnson doesn't approve of Scott's work.
B. Scott's work is recognized by the public.
C. Watching videos is a daily routine in math classes.
D. Scott makes students sing and dance in math class.
4. What is the main idea of the passage
A. A teacher uses music to make math fun and cool.
B. An introduction of a new teaching method to readers.
C. Mr. Scott is a successful math teacher.
D. Students' involvement is a goal in teaching.
参考答案
energetic 2.performance 3.enable 4.gradually;with 5.in 6.unemployed 7.equipment 8.to 9.various 10.treatment
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文,主要叙述了一位老师用音乐使数学变得有趣的故事。
1.D 细节理解题。根据第二段第三句可知,Scott用说唱音乐让数学变得有趣是因为说唱音乐对学生有吸引力并且有助于记忆。
2.C 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“The approach works well especially for students who speak English as a second language.”可知,Scott的教学方法特别针对把英语作为第二语言来讲的学生们。
3.B 推理判断题。从倒数第二段我们可以得出Scott的工作得到了公众的认可。
4.A 主旨大意题。根据第一段第二句可知,本文讲述的是一位老师用音乐使数学变得有趣。
Homework
Review what we have learned and find out the key language points in the text