(共27张PPT)
Integrated skills
Introducing your favourite singer or band
Unit 2
The universal language
Who is your favourite Chinese singer
Jay Chou
Lead-in
Faye Wong
Eason Chan
Who is your favourite Chinese band
Lead-in
Who is your favourite foreign singer
Justin Bieber
Lead-in
Taylor Swift
Bruno Mars
Who is your favourite foreign band
Lead-in
1.What types of music do you know in the world
2.Which type of music are you interested in Why
3.How can you promote your favourite music, singer or band
Lead-in
Listen to a school radio programme, and think about how it works to achieve this goal. Part A, Page 22
Classical, pop, jazz, country, rock&roll, blues, folk, R&B, rap, ...
When is the programme
At 12 noon every (1) _____________
What is broadcast
(2) ______________ as well as old catchy tunes
Different types of music, from the blues to jazz, from pop to
(3) _______________
Stories about (4) ____________________________
How can listeners take part
Let the host know what they want to hear by getting in touch on
(5) ___________________
Share their personal musical journey and be invited to be (6) ________
A2 Listen to the announcement again and complete the notes.
Hot Hits and Super Sounds
Friday
Modern hits
rock and roll
singers, bands and their music
the school forum
guest DJ
Jacky is listening to a school radio programme about music. Listen and finish the exercises below.
A
A1 Listen and decide the following statements true(T) or false(F).
Listening
1. Hot Hits and Super Sounds is being broadcast for tht first time.
2. The programme lasts for an hour every day.
3. Listeners can choose songs to be played for their friends.
4. Listeners' stories will be shared on the radio every other week.
T / F
T / F
T / F
T / F
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More questions
Hot Hits and Super Sounds
Why is the new show started
It aims to let students take a break from their busy studies and relax themselves in the world of music.
How is the show organized every Friday at 12
The host will play music and share music stories.
The Fab Four
“Fab” means “fabulous or extremely good”.
The Fab Four stands for the Beatles, which had four members.
Do you know who they are
1. How do you like the title
2. How popular was the Beatles in 1965
3. Was the writer crazy about the band Find the details.
4. What does the writer think of the Beatles
B
Reading
Read the article about Jacky's favourite band and answer the questions below.
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1. How do you like the title
It's an eye-catching title because it attracts readers’ attention and arouses interest in what will be talked about in detail. This is closely related to the content of the article and shows the band enjoyed great popularity and people loved them very much.
2. How popular was the Beatles in 1965
The whole country was in a state of “Beatlemania”.
3. Was the writer crazy about the band Find the details.
Definitely yes.
He rushed down the stairs as fast as he could to get nearer to the radio. He turned up the volume and stood staring at the radio, holding his breath and waiting for the first notes of the song.
He recognized Paul McCartney's voice immediately and was aware of any changes to their normal style. He couldn't wait to hear the song again and again until it became his favourite.
He has in his collection every disc ever made by the Beatles.
4. What does the writer think of the Beatles
During the 1960s, the Beatles were not just a band; they were a force for change.
Their music has accompanied him through his life.
It has helped him look to the future with expectation and now it helps him reflect on his life with quiet satisfaction.
Go through the article again and try to analyze the structure.
Post-reading
Part Paragraph Main idea
1
2
3
Paras. 1–2
Para. 3
Para. 4
The writer’s memory about his love for the Beatles.
A simple introduction to the Beatles and their popularity.
The writer’s star-struck journey with the Beatles and
how it influences him.
the latest single
in a state of “Beatlemania”
hold my breath
explode onto the music scene
grab the attention of ...
at the top of my voice
reflect on ...
Key Expressions
最新单曲
处于对披头士狂热的状态中
屏住呼吸
在音乐界横空出世
吸引(... ...的)注意力
最大声地
反思
In pairs, talk about your favourite singer or band. Use the following questions to help you.
C
Who is your favourite singer or band
What do you like about the singer or band
What are your favourite songs by the singer or band How do you feel when you listen to them
What are the highlights of the singer’s or band’s music career
Can you think of a memorable time when you listened to the singer’s or band’s songs What was it like
Speaking
Emotions
amazed
joyous
overjoyed
excited
energetic
delighted
How do you feel when listening to the singer or band
…
cheerful
Key Expressions
Asking for further information
Could you tell me more about …
I wonder if you could say more about …
I’d like to know more about … Could you tell me something about that
I’m really interested in … Could you tell me a little bit more
Please write an article about your favourite singer or band.
D
When writing an article about your favourite singer or band, you can follow the structure below:
Give basic information of your favourite singer or band;
Introduce the features and influences of the singer's and band's music and explain why you like the singer or band;
Describe an unforgetable memory related to the singer or band. This can also be put at the beginning of your writing.
Learning about the structure
Planning your writing
Writing
Use words about emotions to tell readers how you feel. Adjectives expressing positive feelings include amazed, joyous, overjoyed, cheerful, excited, satisfied, relieved, energetic, calm and peaceful. You might use such words as lonely, anxious, nervous, bored, depressed, frustrated, upset, worried and stressed when you describe how the music helps you get rid of negative feelings.
Learning about the language
Checking your writing
Remember to check your writing after you finish and exchange drafts between you and your partner.
Pay attention to the following aspects:
★Punctuation ★Spelling
★Grammar ★Choice of words
★Style (formal / informal) ★Structure
One of the main reasons Michael Jackson became my favourite singer is his lifelong devotion to his music. At an early age, Michael recorded his first music album with his family band called the Jackson 5. That was in the 1960s and it was just the beginning for the “King of Pop”. At the age of thirteen, he began his journey to becoming a world-famous solo artist with a career of almost forty years.
Sample
Michael Jackson: King of Pop
As Michael developed over the years as a person, so did his music. He covered a wide range of music types and gained generations of fans. His stylish dance moves and unconventional fashion sense also influenced his music and fans greatly. Those who grew up with his music, like my parents, were overjoyed whenever his next album was released, because they knew it would set the next trend. His most successful album, Thriller, was released in 1982 and worldwide, is still the bestselling album of all time. It includes the popular songs “Billie Jean”, “Beat It” and of course “Thriller”. Besides his entertaining songs, I like Michael Jackson because his music and style are genuinely original and timeless.
I remember the first time I heard his music. I was six years old and playing in my room when I heard the first drum beats of “Beat It”. I ran into the living room and heard my parents singing at the top of their voices, and they were doing a strange dance: the moonwalk. I still recall feeling amazed and delighted when I heard Jackson’s one-of-a-kind voice: the pleasant tone and catchy signature sounds he is famous for. Singing and dancing to Michael’s songs became a fun family tradition. Ever since then, if I am feeling lonely or upset, his music has come to my rescue and turned my frown upside down. That is the power of the King of Pop.
Homework
Write an article of your favourite singer or band (less than 200 words).