(共20张PPT)
Unit 2 The universal language
Extended reading
Beethoven: a remarkable life
Lead-in
Have a free talk about musicians
Q1: Do you know any great musicians(音乐家)
Q2: What do you know about him or her
Lead-in
Have a free talk about musicians
Mozart
Louis Armstrong
Lang Lang
Lead-in
Have a quiz.
Beethoven
Q1: Who is he
Q2: Which words are related to him
German
blind
English
deaf
singer
conductor
(指挥家)
symphony
(交响乐)
classicalmusic
pop music
rock
Beethoven: a remarkable life
deaf
While-reading
Read the article and match the main idea.
Para. 1
The first-ever performance of Symphony No. 9
Para. 2
Beethoven’s attitude in face of the loss of hearing
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Beethoven’s reputation and achievements
Beethoven’s life journey before his late twenties
Introduction to Symphony No. 9
Para. 5
Highlight
Life&
achievements
Is this article written
exactly in time order as
we predict
While-reading
Purpose:
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Life and work
Para. 5
Highlight
Flashback(倒叙)
1. to arouse interest
2. to create twists
Appreciation:
writing
techniques
This part is organized in the order of _____. How do you find that
As a child
time
As a .
In his late .
enjoy a as a wonderful
young musician
study music
suffering the worst possible
twist: .
gifted
teenager
twenties
Did Beethoven tell his health conditions to others immediately
“...how could I possibly admit a weakness in the one sense which should be more perfect in me than in others, a sense which I possessed in the greatest perfection...”
hearing loss
While-reading (para.2)
day and night
reputation
gradual loss of hearing
While-reading (para. 3)
Q1: How did Beethoven feel about the loss of hearing at first
Did he give in
Answer the questions.
Q2: How did he finally overcome the problem
He used a pencil to connect the piano with himself, thus feeling the note (音符).
sad, depressed, upset, full of pains
Even in his darkest moments, however, Beethoven never abandoned hope. Despite his hearing loss, he was determined to find a way to continue living a life full of music.
Beethoven’s Symphony No.9
About the first movement(乐章)
The first movement starts______ , but suddenly 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 _____ as a composer.
About the fourth movement
All the different variations are connected in to a final _____________.
quietly
energetic
desperate lows
with ease
joyful chorus
determination
uplifting highs
suffering
strong will
While-reading (para.4)
genius
Up
Life
Down
High
Movement
Low
Beethoven’s life
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9
is shown in
one’s work reflect one’s life
1st
2nd & 3rd
4th
While-reading (para.4)
Draw a curve (曲线)to show the change of Beethoven’s life and movements
While-reading (para.1)
Q1: How did the audience react to Beethoven’s performance
Answer the questions.
·broke into enthusiastic cheers
·standing, clapping, waving their hats and handkerchiefs
Q2: How did they feel about the performance
·excited, deeply touched and amazed
Watch the video to feel the emotions of the audience and Beethoven.
While-reading (para.1)
Q3: If you were Beethoven, how would you feel when you saw the audience’s reactions
·Mixed feelings:
surprised / happy / proud / relieved ...
While-reading (para.1)
While-reading (para.1)
Use one sentence to describe
Beethoven’s action and emotion.
Beethoven broke into , , ,
and to express his appreciation to audience.
Post-reading
Compare the curves and discuss in pairs
Q: What qualities does Beethoven have as a musician
studied music day and night (L11)
persistence
determined to live a life full of music(L23)
passion
determination
in a vast body of works written through his life(L9)
creativity
never abandoned hope(L22)
diligence
optimism
as a child(L10)
talent
Post-reading
Discuss in pairs.
Q1: What contributed to Beethoven's remarkable life
music
gift / talent
positive attitude towards life
valuable qualities
Beethoven: a remarkable life
deaf
Post-reading
Discuss in pairs.
Q2: What can we learn from him
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