(共32张PPT)
Unit 2
The universal language
Integrated skills
FREE TALK
Who is your favourite singer or band
Why do you like them
Listen to the radio programme and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
LISTENING
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
Listen to the radio programme again and complete the notes below.
LISTENING
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
LISTENING
Radio host: Hello, cveryone! Welcome to school radio. I'm your DJ, Alex. On this beautiful,
sunny Friday, we're excited to bring you the very first broadcast ofour brand new show, Hot Hits and Super Sounds. Every Friday at 12 noon, we'll be playing music and sharing music stories for a whole hour. Don't forget to take a break from your busy studies and relax yourself in the world of music.
Here,we have modern hits as well as old catchy tunes that might get you singing along, even without realizing it! You will hear different types of music,from the blues to jazz, from pop to rock and roll. Apart fromplaying great music,we'll also present stories about singers,bands and their music. Whether you adore Louis Armstrong, the Beatles,or any other singers or bands, Hot Hits and Super Sounds has just the right thing for you! Better still, we aim to make Hot Hits and Super Sounds a platform where your participation is encouraged. Is there something you really want to hear Or is there something you want someone to hear Just give us ashout on the school forum,and Hot Hits and Super Sounds will do the job for you. We would also like to invite you to share your personalmusical journey with us. Who is your favourite singer or band What songs do you enjoy listening to What memories do you link with them Please send us all your stories! Every month, we'll invite one of the best story tellers to be guest DJ on the show. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Now let's start with a timeless classic . . . .
Tapescript
Reading
Look at the title of the passage and the pictures.
Predict what the passage is about.
Who are they
What does the title stand for
...
What does "Fab" mean
Vocabulary
1. 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
Vocabulary
2.expectation
expect vt. 期待,预料
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
expect (sb.) to do sth. 期待/预计某人做某事
expect + that从句 期待……
expectations of. . . 对……的期望
live up to/come up to/meet one's expectations 达到某人的期望,如某人所愿
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
Vocabulary
3. gifted
gift n.礼物,天赋,才华,才能
have a gift/talent for… 对……有天赋;有……的天赋
练习:Most people believe the best way to build a great team is to gather a group of the most __________ (gift) individuals.
gifted
Vocabulary
4. reputation
have a good/bad reputation 有好/坏名声
have a reputation for. . . 以……著称
acquire/earn/build/enjoy a reputation 获得/赢得/树立/享有声誉
ruin one's reputation 毁坏某人的名声
live up to one's reputation 名副其实
练习:这个餐馆的服务名不虚传,我们得到了很好的服务。
The service at this restaurant _______________________, and we were well served.
live up to its reputation
Vocabulary
5. prediction
make a prediction/predictions 作预测
predict vt.预言,预告,预报(近义词:foresee, forecast)
predict + wh-从句 (whether/what/when…) 预言……
predict (that)… 预测……
It's predicted that… 据预测/据预报……(It做形式主语,that 引导的从句为真正的主语)
predictable adj.可预见的,可预料的
unpredictable adj.不可预测的
练习:Life is ____________; even the poorest might become the richest.
unpredictable
Vocabulary
6. upset
be upset about… 对……感到不安/难过/心烦
It upsets/upset sb. to do sth. 做某事使某人感到不舒服
It upsets/upset sb. that... 让某人心烦的是……
练习:She was upset __________ (know) that she failed in the exam.
to know
Vocabulary
7. desperate
be desperate for sth. 极想要某物
be desperate to do sth. 极想做某事
desperation n.绝望,拼命,铤而走险
desperately adv.绝望地;不顾一切地,拼命地
in desperation 在绝望中;拼命地
练习:His business failure left him in ___________ (desperate) but he managed to go out of the shadow through years of efforts.
desperation
Vocabulary
8. ease
with ease 轻易,毫不费劲
at ease 不拘束,放松
put sb. at ease 使某人放松
ease the pain/stress/tension/burden 减轻疼痛/压力/紧张/负担
练习:他递给她一杯咖啡,让她放松下来。
He handed her a cup of coffee to _______________.
put her at ease
The Fab Four. John, Paul, George, and Ringo. The Beatles were four young musicians from the working-class seaport city of Liverpool, England, who accomplished nothing less than changing the course of rock and roll and transforming youth culture. Making their name with traditional, perfectly crafted pop songs such as “She Loves You” and “I Saw Her Standing There,” they soon began experimenting with more challenging instrumentation, introspective lyrics, and music genres ranging from folk and country to chamber ballads and psychedelia. As such, the Beatles were rock music’s leading innovators in the 1960s. Songs such as “Yesterday,” “Eleanor Rigby,” and “Strawberry Fields Forever” not only became immortal pop songs but also changed the nature of songwriting.
Reading
The writer’s memory about his love for the Beatles
A simple introduction to the Beatles’ popularity
The writer’s star-struck journey with the Beatles and the Beatles’s influence on him
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Paras. 1-2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Reading
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
Reading
Q1. What does "Fab" mean And what does the "Fab Four" stand for
Do you think this is a good title and why
"Fab" means "extremely good". The "Fab Four" stands for the Beatles, which had four members. It shows the band enjoyed wide popularity and people loved them very much. In my opinion, it is a good title as it attracts readers' attention, and it is closely related to the content of the article.
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
Reading
2. Was the writer crazy about the band How do you know
Yes. In the article the writer said twice "I was their biggest fan". He also described his star-struck journey in detail-he had every disc ever made by the Beatles in his collection.
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
Reading
3. Did the writer know the style of the band very well Why do you think so
Yes. When he heard a new song, he recognized the voice of the singer, and was aware of any changes to their normal style, such as different beats and tunes. Since the writer could easily identify the changes of the style made by the band, it implies that he knew their style very well.
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
Reading
4. What does the band mean to the writer
The Beatles's music has accompanied him throughout his life. It has helped him look to the future with expectation and now it helps him reflect on his life with quiet satisfaction.
In pairs, talk about your favourite singer or band.
Use the following questions and expressions to help you.
Speaking
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
Expressions
Speaking
A: My favourite singer is Michael Jackson. Have you heard of him
B: Yes, I have! He is a world-famous singer.
A: Right. He started his music career at an early age and devoted his life to his music. He’s definitely the “King of Pop”!
B: I see. I’m really interested in how he got the title “King of Pop”. Could you tell me a little bit more
A: ...
Writing
Write an article about your favourite singer or band. Use yo ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you.
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.
Writing
Write an article about your favourite singer or band. Use yo ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you.
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.
Writing
Useful Expressions
(1)出生时间、地点:
be born on...in...
Born on... in... sb. ...
(2)兴趣爱好:
be interested in… /be fond of…
be good at…/do well in…
have a strong passion for…
have a gift for...
(3)家庭、教育背景:
be born in a poor/rich family
live a hard/happy life
be admitted into...college
graduate from...Department of...University
When at college, he/she majored in...
received a Bachelor's degree
Writing
(4)主要事迹:
devote his/her lifetime to...
devote himself/herself to…
win a prize in... competition
win the Nobel Prize in…
set a new world record in…
be selected to/become a member of…
(5)对人物的评价:
be one of the most important/outstanding persons…
be honored/regarded/considered as…
be spoken/thought highly of by...
be the pride of China
Useful Expressions
Taylor Swift, one of the best known American singers and composers, was born in Pennsylvania, who is my favourite singer. She is not only beautiful but also very talented. When she was 16, she had her first album. She writes songs about her romantic life. Every time I listen to her songs, I feel calm and energetic. She is often so excited that she is deeply loved by her fans at home and abroad. Although she is only about 30 years old, she has already won quantities of awards. She is my idol. I wish I can go to see her concert one day.
Sample
Writing
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
Self-review
What mistakes do you find in your writing
How can you correct them
Peer review
What suggestions does your partner give to
improve your writing
How can you improve your writing
Exercise
1. __________(talk) with your kid heart to heart is very important.
2. The bird narrowly escaped __________(shoot) by the hunter.
3. It is no use __________(regret) your past mistakes.
4. In a word,__________ (get) along well with your classmates is considered an important thing.
5. After the man finished__________ (read) the letter, he looked at his friend.
Talking
getting
regretting
being shot
reading
6. Your task is __________(clean) the old car over there on your own.
7. The topic ______________(discuss) now has drawn some experts' attention.
8. Grandma came into my bedroom with a __________(walk) stick in her hand.
9. ______________(work) for three hours, he took a rest.
10. Tom came __________(dash) into the room with some film tickets in his hand.
cleaning
being discussed
walking
Having worked
dashing
Exercise
Review the language points and complete the exercises.
Complete your composition.
Homework
See you next class!