Unit 5 Music Reading and Thinking课件(共17张PPT，内镶嵌视频)-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第二册
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(共17张PPT)
Unit 5 Music
Reading and Thinking
The Virtual Choir
Teaching objectives
By the end of this period, you will be able to:
1. To read for structure of the text;
2. To learn the definition, creation and influence of the virtual choir;
3. To analyze and appreciate the success of the virtual choir.
How do you experience/enjoy music
live
concert
现场音乐会
play MP3/MP4
Lead in
listen to CD/radio
stream music on the Internet
sing
Lead in
Let’s watch a video
What kind of music it is
choir
a group of people who sing together
The reality choir现实合唱团
Pre-Reading
Watch another type of choir.
Virtual Choir
虚拟合唱团
Have you ever heard of virtual choir What's it
Lead-in
Fast-reading
Read each paragraph to get the main idea.
1
2
3
4
What is the virtual choir.
Who created the virtual choir.
How was the choir created.
Influence on people around the world.
This passage is a/an _______.
A. Narration(记叙文)
B. Argumentation(议论文)
C. Exposition(说明文)
C. Exposition(说明文)
Exposition is a piece of writing that is used to explain, describe, or give information. It answers the questions about what, how, and why.
Analyze the structure of the text
Part1
Part2
Part3
Definition
Creator
development
Influence
Body
Conclusion
Introduction
para.1
para.2-3
para.4
Step III While-reading
Read Para. 1 and fill in the blanks.
The Virtual Choir Definition A virtual choir is a group of people singing (1)______ but
connected together through the (2)__________.
Member (3)__________
Place (4)___________
Equipment (5)_________________, (6)_____________________________
Process (7)__________ themselves；
(8)_________ the videos onto the Internet;
(9)_______ many videos together into one
alone
Internet
anyone
anywhere
a video camera
an Internet connection
record
upload
put
Q. If you want to take part in a virtual choir，what do you need
A. A video camera and some instruments.
B. A band and some professional singers.
C. A video camera and an Internet connection.
D. A master’s degree in musical composition.
Q. Why does the virtual choir prove to be a positive influence on the lives of many people
A. It helps to connect ordinary people together.
B. It enables them to be part of the global community.
C. It helps them to find those with the same interest.
D. It enables them to forget their daily problems for a while.
Careful-reading
Read Para. 2-3 and fill in the blanks with numbers.
2 January 19____ Eric Whitacre was born.
19___- 1995 Whitacre attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
19___ Whitacre got a master's degree from the Juilliard School in New York.
2009 Whitacre first got the idea for the virtual choir. His first virtual choir used _____ singers from _____ different countries; received ____________ views on the Internet.
___ July 2014 Whitacre formed the Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF. ______ young people from ____ countries sang “What If”.
70
88
97
185
12
millions of
23
2292
80
Q. In the sentence “This led to the creation of the virtual choir.”，“This” refers to “________”.
A. Whitacre’s popular compositions among choirs and singers
B. Whitacre’s achievements in music
C. Whitacre’s understanding of music
D. Whitacre’s love for music
Q. What’s the correct order for the following events of Eric Whitacre
a. studying music at the University of Nevada
b. forming the Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF
c. receiving a master’s degree in musical composition
d. his original compositions became popular among choirs and singers
A. a－c－b－d B. a－c－d－b
C. c－b－d－a D. c－d－b－a
Careful-reading
Who created it
Read Paras.2－3 and fill in the timeline.
Eric Whitacre
An award-winning composer and conductor
Eric Whitacre’s life experience.
Jan.2,1970
Studied _____at the University of Nevada
His compositions became_______
________ from university
Recieved _____________
Born in the USA
1988
1995
1997
over the next 10 years
popular
master’s degree
Graduated
music
These led to the success of him
Careful-reading
Read Para. 4 and answer the questions.
Q. What is the author’s attitude towards the virtual choir
A. Neutral. B. Negative.
C. Positive. D. Unknown.
The virtual choir is a wonderful way for people around the world to sing with one voice and thus make the world a better place.
Q. What can we infer from the text
A. Inspired by Mozart’s classical music，Whitacre asked his fans to make videos.
B. His first virtual choir had 185 singers from 12 different countries.
C. Whitacre formed the Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF in the USA.
D. Eric Whitacre made a great contribution to the creation of the virtual choir.
Careful-reading
What is the author’s attitude towards the virtual choir
A．Neutral. （中立的） B．Negative.（消极的）
C．Positive. （积极的）
Para.4 carefully and choose the best answer.
√
The virtual choir is a wonderful way for people around the world to sing with one voice and thus make the world a better place.
any evidence
全世界
用一个声音唱歌
让世界成为一个更好的地方
Sing the same song
Share the same interest
Hold the same value(价值观）
Work towards the same goal
Careful-reading
A Virtual Choir is a group of people singing alone but connected together through the Internet .
make the world a better place
sing with one voice
Summary
What makes Eric Whitacre’s virtual choir successful ( )
He loves music and is interested in it.
He wanted to be famous when he was young.
He is knowledgeable in music.
Fans support and inspire him.
His family help him a lot.
He continues making effort.
The development of the technology.
ACDFG
group work
What can we learn from the success of Eric Whitacre
Eric Whitacre
Discussion
Create tomorrow with the efforts of today!
To you all
What can we learn from the success of Eric Whitacre
There is no easy way to succeed.
If we want to achieve our dreams, we should .
show a deep love for it and make great efforts
Further Thinking
Lead-in
Post Reading
Can you imagine 1_______(sing) together with hundreds of other people while you are at home alone You can do this in a virtual choir. All you need is a video camera and an Internet 2__________(connect). A virtual choir 3_______(enable) people to add their voices 4____those of other individuals.
The virtual choir was the idea of Eric Whitacre 5______is an American composer and conductor. He began studying music in 1988 and got 6____master’s degree in 1997. After that, he accomplished many well-received compositions.
In 2009, 7_______(inspire) by a video he received from a girl 8_________ (sing) one of his works, he created his first virtual choir, “Lux Aurumque”. Later, his song “What If” 9_________(put) on a performance on 23 July 2014 in the UK.
The virtual choir is a wonderful way to sing with onevoice and thus make the world a 10_________(good) place.
singing
connection
enables
who
to
inspired
a
was put
singing
better
After reading the passage, please fill in the following blanks.
Thank you
Unit 5 Music
Reading and Thinking
The Virtual Choir
Teaching objectives
By the end of this period, you will be able to:
1. To read for structure of the text;
2. To learn the definition, creation and influence of the virtual choir;
3. To analyze and appreciate the success of the virtual choir.
How do you experience/enjoy music
live
concert
现场音乐会
play MP3/MP4
Lead in
listen to CD/radio
stream music on the Internet
sing
Lead in
Let’s watch a video
What kind of music it is
choir
a group of people who sing together
The reality choir现实合唱团
Pre-Reading
Watch another type of choir.
Virtual Choir
虚拟合唱团
Have you ever heard of virtual choir What's it
Lead-in
Fast-reading
Read each paragraph to get the main idea.
1
2
3
4
What is the virtual choir.
Who created the virtual choir.
How was the choir created.
Influence on people around the world.
This passage is a/an _______.
A. Narration(记叙文)
B. Argumentation(议论文)
C. Exposition(说明文)
C. Exposition(说明文)
Exposition is a piece of writing that is used to explain, describe, or give information. It answers the questions about what, how, and why.
Analyze the structure of the text
Part1
Part2
Part3
Definition
Creator
development
Influence
Body
Conclusion
Introduction
para.1
para.2-3
para.4
Step III While-reading
Read Para. 1 and fill in the blanks.
The Virtual Choir Definition A virtual choir is a group of people singing (1)______ but
connected together through the (2)__________.
Member (3)__________
Place (4)___________
Equipment (5)_________________, (6)_____________________________
Process (7)__________ themselves；
(8)_________ the videos onto the Internet;
(9)_______ many videos together into one
alone
Internet
anyone
anywhere
a video camera
an Internet connection
record
upload
put
Q. If you want to take part in a virtual choir，what do you need
A. A video camera and some instruments.
B. A band and some professional singers.
C. A video camera and an Internet connection.
D. A master’s degree in musical composition.
Q. Why does the virtual choir prove to be a positive influence on the lives of many people
A. It helps to connect ordinary people together.
B. It enables them to be part of the global community.
C. It helps them to find those with the same interest.
D. It enables them to forget their daily problems for a while.
Careful-reading
Read Para. 2-3 and fill in the blanks with numbers.
2 January 19____ Eric Whitacre was born.
19___- 1995 Whitacre attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
19___ Whitacre got a master's degree from the Juilliard School in New York.
2009 Whitacre first got the idea for the virtual choir. His first virtual choir used _____ singers from _____ different countries; received ____________ views on the Internet.
___ July 2014 Whitacre formed the Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF. ______ young people from ____ countries sang “What If”.
70
88
97
185
12
millions of
23
2292
80
Q. In the sentence “This led to the creation of the virtual choir.”，“This” refers to “________”.
A. Whitacre’s popular compositions among choirs and singers
B. Whitacre’s achievements in music
C. Whitacre’s understanding of music
D. Whitacre’s love for music
Q. What’s the correct order for the following events of Eric Whitacre
a. studying music at the University of Nevada
b. forming the Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF
c. receiving a master’s degree in musical composition
d. his original compositions became popular among choirs and singers
A. a－c－b－d B. a－c－d－b
C. c－b－d－a D. c－d－b－a
Careful-reading
Who created it
Read Paras.2－3 and fill in the timeline.
Eric Whitacre
An award-winning composer and conductor
Eric Whitacre’s life experience.
Jan.2,1970
Studied _____at the University of Nevada
His compositions became_______
________ from university
Recieved _____________
Born in the USA
1988
1995
1997
over the next 10 years
popular
master’s degree
Graduated
music
These led to the success of him
Careful-reading
Read Para. 4 and answer the questions.
Q. What is the author’s attitude towards the virtual choir
A. Neutral. B. Negative.
C. Positive. D. Unknown.
The virtual choir is a wonderful way for people around the world to sing with one voice and thus make the world a better place.
Q. What can we infer from the text
A. Inspired by Mozart’s classical music，Whitacre asked his fans to make videos.
B. His first virtual choir had 185 singers from 12 different countries.
C. Whitacre formed the Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF in the USA.
D. Eric Whitacre made a great contribution to the creation of the virtual choir.
Careful-reading
What is the author’s attitude towards the virtual choir
A．Neutral. （中立的） B．Negative.（消极的）
C．Positive. （积极的）
Para.4 carefully and choose the best answer.
√
The virtual choir is a wonderful way for people around the world to sing with one voice and thus make the world a better place.
any evidence
全世界
用一个声音唱歌
让世界成为一个更好的地方
Sing the same song
Share the same interest
Hold the same value(价值观）
Work towards the same goal
Careful-reading
A Virtual Choir is a group of people singing alone but connected together through the Internet .
make the world a better place
sing with one voice
Summary
What makes Eric Whitacre’s virtual choir successful ( )
He loves music and is interested in it.
He wanted to be famous when he was young.
He is knowledgeable in music.
Fans support and inspire him.
His family help him a lot.
He continues making effort.
The development of the technology.
ACDFG
group work
What can we learn from the success of Eric Whitacre
Eric Whitacre
Discussion
Create tomorrow with the efforts of today!
To you all
What can we learn from the success of Eric Whitacre
There is no easy way to succeed.
If we want to achieve our dreams, we should .
show a deep love for it and make great efforts
Further Thinking
Lead-in
Post Reading
Can you imagine 1_______(sing) together with hundreds of other people while you are at home alone You can do this in a virtual choir. All you need is a video camera and an Internet 2__________(connect). A virtual choir 3_______(enable) people to add their voices 4____those of other individuals.
The virtual choir was the idea of Eric Whitacre 5______is an American composer and conductor. He began studying music in 1988 and got 6____master’s degree in 1997. After that, he accomplished many well-received compositions.
In 2009, 7_______(inspire) by a video he received from a girl 8_________ (sing) one of his works, he created his first virtual choir, “Lux Aurumque”. Later, his song “What If” 9_________(put) on a performance on 23 July 2014 in the UK.
The virtual choir is a wonderful way to sing with onevoice and thus make the world a 10_________(good) place.
singing
connection
enables
who
to
inspired
a
was put
singing
better
After reading the passage, please fill in the following blanks.
Thank you