(共37张PPT)
UNIT 2 Integrated skills
Introducing your favourite singer or band
Who is your favourite singer Why do you like him/her
Jay Chou
What is your favourite band Why do you like them
What types of music do you know in the world
Which type of music are you interested in Why
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, rap, R&B ...
Jacky is listening to a school radio programme about music. Listen and finish the
exercises below.
A1 Listen to the radio programme and decide whether the following statements are
true (T) or false (F).
A
1. Hot Hits and Super Sounds is being broadcast for the first time. T / F
2. The programme lasts for an hour every day. T / F
3. Listeners can choose songs to be played for their friends. T / F
4. Listeners’ stories will be shared on the radio every other week. T / F
Friday
month
A2 Listen to the radio programme again and complete the notes below.
A
Hot hits and Super Sounds
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)_____________
Friday
Modern hits
rock and roll
singers, bands and their music
the school forum
guest DJ
After listening to the radio programme, Jacky has found an article about his favourite band. Read the article and answer the following questions.
B
What does the title stand for
fabulous: extremely good
Read and learn about the structure.
The writer’s ________ about his love for the Beatles
A brief ____________ to the Beatles and their __________
The writer’s star-struck journey with the Beatles and the Beatles’s __________on him
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Paras. 1-2
Para. 3
Para. 4
memory
introduction
influence
popularity
1. How crazy was the author about the Beatles Find the details.
“I rushed down the stairs as fast as I could to get nearer to the radio.”
“I turned up the volume and stood staring at the radio, holding my breath and waiting for the first notes of the song.”
“I couldn't wait to hear the song again and again until it became my favourite song from my favourite band.”
“Today I have in my collection every disc ever made by the Beatles.”
“I can picture my bedroom decorated with posters of the Fab Four smiling down at me and I can see myself riding my bicycle through country lanes singing 'yeah, yeah, yeah' at the top of my voice.”
vivid descriptions
2. Why were the Beatles so popular at that time
During the 1960s, the Beatles were not just a band; they were a force for change with joyous rock and roll music and the hope for a better future.
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.
3. What influence did the Beatles have on the author's life
stare at
hold my breath
couldn't wait to do sth
grab the attention of sb
accompany me throughout my life
reflect on/upon
look to the future with expectation
with satisfaction
Key Expressions
盯着
屏住呼吸
迫不及待做某事 吸引某人的注意力
陪伴我一生
认真思考
满怀期待地展望未来
心满意足地
In pairs, talk about your favourite singer or band. Use the following questions and expressions 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
Pay attention to expressions
Expression 1: Tell me more about …
Expression 2: Could you tell me more about …
Which is better why
Asking for further information politely
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
Write an article about your favourite singer or band. Use your ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you.
D
Learning about the structure
When writing an article about your favourite singer or band, you can follow the structure below:
Give some basic information of your favourite singer or band.
Introduce the features and influences of the singer’s or band’s music and explain why you like the singer or band.
Describe an unforgettable memory related to the singer or band. This can also be put at the beginning of your writing.
Learning about the language
Use words about emotions to tell readers how you feel. Adjectives expressing positive feelings include amazed, delighted, 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.
Music is universal.
Music is individual.
Vocabulary
1. stare
stare at sb. 盯着某人看
练习:The museum was free. We entered, excited. A group of people sitting in the hall stopped talking and stared _________ us.
at
2. accompany
accompany sb. to. . . 陪某人去……
be accompanied by. . . 在……的陪同下;由……伴随
accompany sb.at/on sth. 用某物为某人伴奏
练习:—Is it enough to finish the form for a passport, Madam
-Your passport application form should be accompanied ________ two recent photos.
by
3.expectation
contrary to/against/beyond expectations 出乎意料/超出预期
in (the) expectation of. . . 预计会有……,预料……
expectations of. . . 对……的期望
with expectations 怀着希望
live up to/come up to/meet one's expectations 达到某人的期望,如某人所愿
expect vt. 期待,预料
expect (sb.) to do sth. 期待/预计某人做某事
expect + that从句 期待……
expected adj. 预料的,预期的 unexpected adj. 出乎意料的,始料不及的
unexpectedly adv. 出乎意料地,意料之外地
练习:The median(中位数的)age of an American in 1950 was 30- today it is 41 and is expected __________ (increase) to 42 by 2050.
to increase
inspire/motivate/encourage/drive
enthusiasm/warmth
be famous for/be well known for
different styles/a variety of styles
range from ...to ...
as well as/not only ...but also
show interest in
public affairs
draw people's heart close
Liu Huan is a pop singer in China and he is famous for his beautiful songs
such as The Sun in My Heart and A Crescent Moon.
He is good at singing songs of different styles, ranging from rock to folk songs.
He is a singer as well as a songwriter and composer.
He wrote, composed and sang for many TV plays and movies as well.
He has been invited to write and sing theme songs for many international
sports meetings.
In 2008, he sang the theme song You and Me in Beijing Olympic Games.
You and Me inspires people's enthusiasm to sports and draws world people's
heart close.
He is also interested in many other things, such as tourism, literature and
fine art.
Liu Huan, a pop singer in China, is famous for his beautiful songs such as The Sun in My Heart and A Crescent Moon.
Not only is he a singer but also a songwriter and composer.
In 2008, he sang the theme song You and Me in Beijing Olympic Games,
which inspires people's enthusiasm to sports and draws world people's
heart close.
THANKS