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Unit 2
The universal language
Integrated skills
Learning Objectives
01
Learning Objectives
1. Understand and express the thematic meaning through listening, reading, speaking and writing.
2. Learn about campus radio programs related to music, be familiar with and master music-related knowledge, explore the cultural connotations contained in musical works, and absorb the essence of culture.
3. Understand various types of music from a cross-cultural perspective, learn to introduce your favorite singers or bands, and express your views logically and creatively.
4. Obtain background knowledge of this course through multiple channels, choose appropriate learning methods, and improve comprehensive language application ability.
Key Points and Difficult Points
Key points:
Learn about campus radio programs related to music, become familiar with and master music-related knowledge, explore the cultural connotations embodied in musical works, and absorb the essence of culture.
Difficult Points:
Understand various types of music from a cross-cultural perspective, learn to introduce one’s favorite singers or bands, and express one’s viewpoints logically and creatively.
Lead-in
02
Which singer or band is your favorite Why
Integrated skills
03
A1 Jacky is listening to a school radio programme about music. Listen and finish the exercises below.
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
A2 Listen to the radio programme again and complete the notes below.
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
Tapescript
Radio host: Hello, everyone! Welcome to school radio. I’m your DJ, Alex. On this beautiful, sunny Friday, we’re excited to bring you the very first broadcast of our 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 from playing 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!
Tapescript
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 a shout 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 personal musical 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 storytellers to be guest DJ on the show. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Now let’s start with a timeless classic ...
be excited to bring you the very first broadcast 我们很高兴为您带来第一次广播
brand new show 全新节目
take a break from your busy studies 从繁忙的学习中休息一下
different types of music 不同种类的音乐
apart from 除了……之外
the right thing for you 最适合你的东西
aim to 旨在
give us a shout 表示请联系或与某人联系
link with 与……联系
be looking forward to hearing from you 期待着你的消息
a timeless classic 一部永恒的经典
Useful expressions:
B After listening to the radio programme, Jacky has found an article about his favourite band. Read the article and pay attention to its structure.
What does the title stand for
“The fab four” refers to the famous British rock band “The Beatles”.
“Fab” is an abbreviation of “fabulous”, which means “excellent”or “wonderful”;
“Four” refers to the four core members of the band: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.
Scan the article on page 23 and fill in the following table about its structure.
Part Paragraph(s) Main idea
1
2
3
1-2
3
4
The writer’s love for the Beatles
A simple introduction to the Beatles
The writer’s star-struck journey with the Beatles and the Beatle’s influence on him
Read and answer the following questions.
1. How popular was the Beatles in 1965
2.How crazy was the author about the Beatles Find the details.
3. Why were the Beatles so popular at that time
4.What influence did the Beatles have on the author’s life
The whole country was in a state of “Beatlemania”.
Read and answer the following questions.
1. How popular was the Beatles in 1965
n. 披头士狂热
Read and answer the following questions.
2.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.”
Read and answer the following questions.
3. 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.
4.What influence did the Beatles have on the author’s life
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.
In pairs, talk about your favourite singer or band. Use the following questions and expressions to help you.
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
Expressions
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
There are more expressions that you can use when you need to get more information from others.
Through the conversation you just had, what aspects do you discover need to be presented when introducing your favourite singer or band
basic information
features and influence
favourite songs
reasons
unforgettable memory
征文启事
校园音乐广播站成立十周年之际,校园论坛将举行“我与歌手”“我与乐队”的故事大赛,欢迎大家踊跃投稿。
要求:字数100词左右;截稿日期xxxx年xx月xx日
My love for the singer/band.
Beginning
Body
Ending
A basic introduction to the singer/band.
My favourite singer/band
The influence of the singer/band on me.
Learning about the structure
Learning about the language
negative feelings:lonely,anxious, nervous, bored, depressed, frustrated, upset, worried and stressed.
Use words about emotions to tell readers how you feel.
Your favourite
singer/band
bring
positive feelings:amazed, delighted, joyous, overjoyed, cheerful, excited,satisfied, relieved, energetic, calm and peaceful.
take
away
Exercise
04
Exercise: 语法填空
1. Linda always faces all the difficulties with strong ___________ (determine) .
2. The town has changed out of ______________ (recognize) .
3. They respond ______________ my coming with warm welcome.
4. Nancy’s parents were very glad to see Nancy was admitted ______________ a key university.
5. With the quality of our products improved, our income has increased _____________ 80%
determination
to
recognition
into/to
by
Summary
05
New words: stare,breath,unusual,grab,sweep...
Expressions: brand new
take a break from
Functions: 介绍最爱的歌手或乐队
Sentences: 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.
Summary
Homework
06
Write an article about your favourite singer or band. Use the information in parts A and B to help you.
Homework
SEE YOU NEXT CLASS!
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