(共21张PPT)
Unit 2 The universal language
Integrated skills
Introducing your favourite singer or band
Let's share
My favourite singer or band
Who is your favourite Chinese singer
Jay Chou
Lead-in
Yichun Shan
Chusheng Chen
Who is your favourite foreign singer
Justin Bieber
Lead-in
Taylor Swift
Adam Lambert
If you want to know more about your favourite singer or band, what would you do
Pre-listening
Guess the content of the school radio programme.
Go through the statements of part A1 and circle the key information.
Predict the possible answers of part A2 .
Hot Hits and Super Sounds
Jacky is listening to a school radio programme about music. Listen and finish the exercises below.
A
A1 Listen and decide the following statements true(T) or false(F).
Listening
1. Hot Hits and Super Sounds is being broadcast for tht first time.
2. The programme lasts for an hour every day.
3. Listeners can choose songs to be played for their friends.
4. Listeners' stories will be shared on the radio every other week.
T / F
T / F
T / F
T / F
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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) ________
A2 Listen to the announcement again and complete the notes.
Hot Hits and Super Sounds
Why is the new show started
Friday
Modern hits
rock and roll
singers, bands and their music
the school forum
guest DJ
It aims to let students take a break from their busy studies and relax themselves in the world of music.
appreaciation
After listening to the radio programme, Jacky has found an article about his favourite band. P23
The Fab Four
“Fab” means “fabulous or extremely good”.
The Fab Four stands for the Beatles, which had four members.
Introduction
What do you know about the Beatles
handsome and versatile
guitarist
bassist
lead guitarist
drummer
Brief introduction:
The Beatles is the most famous British rock band of the 20th century. It was originally formed in 1959, and finally founded in 1962, Liverpool. In 1970, due to the difference of opinions, the Beatles announced their breakup. Before their breakup, the band had issued more than 20 albums.
Members:
John Lennon
Ringo Starr
Paul McCartney
George Harrison
Songs:
Love Me Do
Abbey Road
Yesterday
Help
Hey Jude
Let It Be
Yellow Submarine
…
Is there a song by the Beatles that impresses you most
1. How popular was the Beatles in 1965
2. Was the writer crazy about the band Find the details.
3. What does the writer think of the Beatles
B
Reading
Read the article about Jacky’s favourite band and answer the questions below.
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1. How popular was the Beatles in 1965
The whole country was in a state of “Beatlemania”.
Beatlemania
mania: a strong desire for something or interest in something, especially one that affects a lot of people at the same time
religious/football mania
e.g. Football mania is sweeping the whole country.
2. Was the writer crazy about the band Find the details.
Definitely yes.
(1) rushed down the stairs as fast as he could to get nearer to the radio. He turned up the volume and stood staring at the radio, holding his breath and waiting for the first notes of the song. (Para1)
(2) unmistakable voice; couldn’t wait to hear this song again and again; (para2)
(3) have in his collection every disc ever made by the Beatles. (para4)
(4)have a good knowledge of their musical journey
3. What does the writer think of the Beatles
During the 1960s, the Beatles were not just a band; they were a force for change.
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.
Go through the article again and try to analyze the structure.
Post-reading
Part Paragraph Main idea
1
2
3
Paras. 1–2
Para. 3
Para. 4
The writer’s love for the Beatles.
A simple introduction to the Beatles and their popularity.
The writer’s star-struck journey with the Beatles and how it influences him.
the latest single(L2)
in a state of “Beatlemania”(L4-5)
hold my breath(L6)
explode onto the music scene(P3 L2)
grab the attention of ...(P3 L3)
at the top of my voice(P4 L9)
reflect on ... =on reflection(P4 L11)
Key Expressions
最新单曲
处于对披头士狂热的状态中
屏住呼吸
在音乐界横空出世
吸引(... ...的)注意力
最大声地
反思