(共13张PPT)
2023.10.13
Unit 2 Extended reading
Beethoven: a remarkable life
Lead-in
Guess the instrument based on the sound you hear.
guitar
saxophone
/ s ks f n/
erhu
piano
Prediction
Guess the instrument based on the sound you hear.
/'bei,t uv n/
Fast-reading
Listen to the tape and complete the mind map.
Beethoven:
a remarkable life
Para. 1 The first-ever performance of _________________
Para. 2 Beethoven’s early life
Para. 3 Beethoven’s attitudes in the face of ___________________
Para. 4 _________________________________
Para. 5 Beethoven’s __________ and __________
Symphony No. 9
the loss of hearing
Introduction to Symphony No. 9
reputation
achievement
Careful reading
Read para.1 and answer the questions.
What was wrong with Beethoven at that time
How did the audience react to Beethoven’s performance
Careful reading
Read para.1 and answer the questions.
What was wrong with Beethoven at that time
He was almost completely deaf and was unaware of the audience's response.
Careful reading
Read para.1 and answer the questions.
How did the audience react to Beethoven’s performance
They broke into enthusiatic cheers.
They all stood, clapped and waved their hats and handkerchiefs to express their appreciation of Beethoven's masterwork.
Careful reading
Read para.2 and choose the right answer in the flow chart.
C
As a gifted
child
Not long after
As a teenager
In late twenties
A
D
B
A. being appreciated for his piano performances
B. suffering the worst possible twist: gradual loss of hearing
C. studying music day and night
D. enjoying a reputation as a wonderful young musician
Careful reading
Read para.3 and answer the following questions.
What was the biggest problem Beethoven faced in his life
To overcome it, what did he try
share with his brother in secret
seek for different ways to continue composing music
return to stage with Symphony No. 9
Careful reading
Read para.4 and complete the blanks.
About the first movement
The first movement starts quietly, but ______________ the whole orchestra breaks into an __________ theme.
You can soon feel the ______________ coursing through the music.
About the second and third movements
They are full of _______________ and ______________, reflecting his _________ and ________________.
The music moves through technically difficult sections _________, showing his genius as a composer.
About the fourth movement
All the different variations are connected in to a final _____________.
all of a sudden
energetic
desperate lows
with ease
joyful chorus
determination
uplifting highs
suffering
strong will
The fourth movement
内容
Post reading
Qualities of Beethoven
diligent
勤奋的
talented
有天赋的
devoted
投入的
passionate
热情的
optimistic
乐观的
creative
有创造力的
determined
有决心的
What qualities can we learn from Beethoven
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