牛津译林版（2019）选择性必修 第一册Unit 2 The Universal Language Project 课件(共12张PPT)

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Project
Making a profile of an English song
Unit 2 The universal language
Lead-in
What English songs do you know
Best pop songs of all time
“Thriller” by Michael Jackson
“Like a Prayer” by Madonna
“When Doves Cry” by Prince
“I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston
“Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears
“It's Gonna Be Me” by 'N Sync
“MMM Bop” by Hanson
“Everybody (Backstreet's Back)” by the Backstreet Boys
...
Top pop songs in 2020
If you are going to make a profile of an English song, which song will you choose Why
We want to choose "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver.
Because all of us like the style of country music, and this song is a typical example of country music, which describes the beautiful scenery of West Virginia. Its lyrics are simple and its music is beautiful.
Disscussion
As a group, research your chosen song. Where can you get information
Books
Magazines
Newspapers
Music apps
...
What aspects should you research
Let's take "Take Me Home, Country Roads" as an example.
Background
Singer/Band
Lyrics
Style
Meaning
...
John Denver
Singer/Band
Based on John’s life in West Virginia,this song was written in memory of his golden days in his hometown.
Background
...
Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia Mountain Mama
Take me home, country roads
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Lyrics
Loving nature, missing his hometown and his family
Meaning