(共19张PPT)
Unit 2 The universal language
Reading
Understanding culture through MUSIC
Lead in
Excited, because I can feel the passion of human beings for the world, for life and for love.
Can you feel the emotions in their songs
Would you like to share your feelings
A great way to learn about a new culture is through its music.
skimming
What information do you think the emails contain
topic
writer
receiver
information of the music
feelings
understandings of Chinese/American culture through the music
I watched a performance of ______________ last night.
The ______ and ______ of Butterfly Lovers work well together.
Butterfly Lovers illustrates how wonderfully _______ and ________ musical elements can mix.
Skimming
Read the first email and summarize the main ideas.
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Butterfly Lovers
story
music
Chinese
Western
1. It’s an _____________ journey.
It’s a piece that really deserves to be heard
Scanning
Task 1: According to the first email, why does Alice recommend the performance Butterfly Lovers to Lucy
Why
2. It’s a ___________ combination.
unique
amazing
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
deserve: vt. 值得,应得
deserve to be done =
deserve doing sth 值得被…(主表被)
Beginning
Development
Climax
Ending
The plot
twists and turns
Task 2: Read paragraph 2 and experience the amazing journey.
Scanning
Tell a ___________ story with _________
classic
music
Scanning
Task 2: Read paragraph 2 and experience the amazing journey.
First meet
The plot Characteristics of the music Atmosphere created by the music
The two lovers first meet.
as if whispering to the audience
light and pleasant
Adj.令人愉快的,可喜的;友好的
v.低语;私下说
n.低语;传言;轻柔的声音
Task 2: Read paragraph 2 and experience the amazing journey.
The plot Characteristics of the music Atmosphere created by the music
happy
Scanning
Studying together
fast and cheerful
The two lovers spend three years at school together.
The plot Characteristics of the music Atmosphere created by the music
dramatic with heavier notes
Liang falls sick and dies.
Scanning
Task 2: Read paragraph 2 and experience the amazing journey.
Separation
The lovers are separated.
Zhu weeps bitterly and jumps into Liang's grave.
angry and sad
Adj.激动人心的;突然的;戏剧的;夸张的
Task 2: Read paragraph 2 and experience the amazing journey.
Scanning
Transforming into butterflies
The plot Characteristics of the music Atmosphere created by the music
The couple transform into butterflies and fly away. exciting
take a softer turn and end on a bittersweet note
V.使变形,使转化
Beginning
Development
Climax
Ending
Summary
are schoolmates
fall in love
spend three years …
torn apart by…
force her to …
…falls sick and…
Overcome with sorrow,…jumps into…
transform into…
What do you think of this combination
Task 3: Read and think.
What does Butterfly Lovers combine according to Para. 3
Scanning
combination
Western instruments
Chinese Yue Opera
Music is indeed a universal language!
Skimming
A1 Read the second email and summarize the main ideas.
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
My host family introduces me to country music
The history and characteristics of country music.
Country music suggests a peaceful and simple life in rural America (example)
Para. 4
You should listen to some country music.
History
born out of blues and folk music
became popular
time: ______________
place: ______________
in the 1940s
in the south of America
Characteristics
typical instrument(s):____________
tunes: ________________________
lyrics: ________________________
themes: hardship, heartbreak and hope
easy to sing
deep in thought
the guitar
Who is the man
One of the masters of country music
John Denver
Almost heaven, West Virginia
Blue Ridge Mountain, Shenandoah River
Life is old there, Older than the trees
Younger than the mountains, growing like a breeze
Take me home, country roads
How does John Denver show the countryside surroundings
the simple tunes and beautiful natural images
Thinking
Does Harry give a good introduction to country music Why or why not
Introduce it from different aspect, such as…
Use a typical example to support…
Writing techniques: How do Alice and Harry introduce the music from another culture
story
feelings
background
examples
Comparison
structure
language
So glad to get your email.
I bet you’ll…
Why don’t you...
informal
“Take Me Home, Country Roads”
Butterfly Lovers
Music Type
Instruments
Theme
Comparison
Country
I bet you'll like it !
I guarantee you'll enjoy it !
violin concerto
country music
violin
guitar
a loving story
peaceful green fields and simple life
China
America
Sharing is a virtue as well as a wisdom. Sharing can double happiness and promote mutual understanding between people and cultures.
Homework
Who
Why
How?
Composer; singer; player; writer
Background story; theme; type
Characteristics;
Feelings; comments; opinions
1. The structure of your email
2. The contents you may want to include in your emails
What
Write an email to me to introduce the music you like best.
Email address: 369937@