课件77张PPT。Turandot in BeijingZhang Yimou.
Have you seen any of
ZhangYimou’s films?
Do you like them? Why or
why not?
What else has Zhang Yimou directed besides films? They are the ‘Bid for the 29th Olympic Games in Beijing’, which was shown in Moscow, a performance at the closing ceremony at Athens Olympic Games, an outdoor performance of Third Sister Liu in Guilin and Turandot in Beijing the Forbidden CityGo through the passage as quickly as possible and try to find answers to the three questions in part A on page 2. Answers
A 1 Turandot is an opera that tells the story of a cold-hearted Chinese princess, named Turandot, who lives in the Forbidden City. To avoid marriage, she says that any potential husband must answer three riddles correctly or die.
2 Giacomo Puccini wrote the opera. The final scene was completed by Franco Alfano, one of his students, based on Puccini’s notes after he died.
3 It was performed outdoors.(Turandot—a Chinese princess；
Calaf—a prince；Liu—Calaf’s father’s young slave)Beijing’s Forbidden CityThe story takes on the classic love triangle of the three main characters Turandot, Calaf and Liu. Liu loves Calaf, but Calaf has fallen in love with Turandot. Because Turandot does not want to get married, she declares that anyone who wants to marry her must answer her three questions. If the one cannot answer these questions, he will be killed.Zhang YimouZubin Mehta, an internationally famous conductor born in IndiaSharon Sweet—Turandot; Barbara Hendricks—Liu;
Kristjan Johannsson—Calaf; other singers and musicians from abroad and ChinaReading comprehension⑴ How many performances of Turandot
were performed in the Forbidden City in
Beijing?
A. eight B. seven C. one
D. the text doesn’t mention it
⑵ Who wrote Turandot and when was it written?
A. Giacomo Puccini, in 1924
B. Giacomo Puccini’s former student, in
1924
C. Zubin Mehta, in the 1990s
D. Sharon Sweet, in the 1990s ⑶ When was Turandot staged in
Beijing?
A. in 1924
B. in the twenty first century
C. in the 1990s
D. in 1998
⑷ How does the writer think of the opera?
A. terrible B. moving
C. boring D. amazing Listen to the tape and then
finish Parts C1 and C2. Answers
C1 1 Because she felt that she could
almost feel the history.
2 She is cold-hearted.
3 He was killed.
4 She does not have to marry him.
5 He promised to allow Turandot to
choose her own husband.
6 Eight.
7 Turandot was played by Sharon Sweet
from the USA, Liu was played by
Barbara Hendricks from the USA and
Calaf was sung by Kristian
Johannsson from Iceland.
8 The bringing together of the group of
people from many countries, the music
and the setting.
C2 6 3 5 2 1 8 4 7 Parts D and E. Answers
D 1 e 2 b 3 d 4 f
5 a 6 h 7 c 8 g
E (1) performance (2) talents
(3) China (4) gold
(5) princess (6) riddles
(7) potential (8) marry
(9) setting (10) witnessed?Talk about a Western or a Chinese opera that you are all familiar with. Introduce the main characters, the setting and the plot. Let’s come to Part F. Work in pairs and share your opinions with each other. Opera
The word opera comes from Italian, so the first operas came into being in Italy. The opera is a play in which a dramatic performance is set to music, so the actors and actresses sing some or all of their parts. In the late 17th century, the
opera was popular in some other
European countries, such as
England, France and Germany.
Born on 22 December 1858 in Lucca, Puccini was one of the greatest Italian composers, some of whose operas, such as Madam Butterfly, Turandot, are still loved by people in different countries. Giacomo Puccini and TurandotZubin Mehta
Zubin Mehta is one of the world’s greatest conductors. He began his conductor’s career when he was 25 years old, and he has conducted quite a few famous philharmonics in the world, such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the New York Philharmonic. Since 1991, he has led the Israel Philharmonic. Language points1. It starred some of the world’s greatest opera singers. (P18) 几位世界顶级歌剧演唱家担当主演。
star
noun [C] a very famous, successful and important person, especially a performer such as a musician, actor or sports player: 明星
a rock/movie/football star Kids wanting to be stars come to Hollywood from all over America. verb [I + preposition; T] (-rr-) If a film, play, etc. stars someone, or if someone stars in a film, play, etc., they are the main person in it: 主演
Fowles’s novel ‘The French Lieutenant’s Woman’ was turned into a film starring Meryl Streep.2. In order to avoid marriage, she says that any potential husband must answer three riddles correctly or die. (P18) 为了不出嫁，她说任何想要成为他的丈夫的人必须猜中三道谜语，否则就要被处死。
avoid ?? verb [T] to stay away from someone or something, or prevent something from happening or not allow yourself to do something: 避免
I try to avoid supermarkets on Saturdays—they’re always so busy.
[+ ing form of verb] I try to avoid going shopping on Saturdays.3. Just imagine performing such an opera in the Forbidden City —there could not be a better setting! (P18) 想想在紫禁城上演这出歌剧吧—不可能有比这更好的场景了！
1) imagine verb [T] to form or have a mental picture or idea of
something: 想象 [+ (that)] Imagine (that) you’re eating an ice cream— try to feel how cold it is.
[+ question word] Can you imagine how it feels to be blind?
[+ ing form of verb] She imagined herself sitting in her favorite armchair back home. to believe that something is probably true: 设想
[+ (that)] I imagine (that) he’s under a lot of pressure at the moment.
I don’t imagine (that) they have much money.
“Will they change it?” “I imagine so.”
to think that something exists or is true, although in fact it is not real or true: 假设
“Did you hear a noise?” “No, you’re imagining things/No, you must have imagined it.”
I’ve never heard her criticize you—I think you imagine it. UK you can’t imagine
used to emphasize a statement:
You can’t imagine what a mess the house was in after the party.
used to express shock or surprise, often at someone else’s behavior:
She got married at 16! Imagine that!
[+ ing form of verb] Imagine spending all that money on a coat! imaginable ? adjective possible to think of: 可想象的
The school offers courses in every subject imaginable.
ice cream of every imaginable flavour imaginary ?? adjective describes something that is created by and exists only in the mind; that is not real: 想象中的
As a child I had an imaginary friend called Polly.
The story is set in an imaginary world. imaginary fears1. It is difficult to imagine his _______ the decision without any consideration. (2006 陕西)
A. to accept? B. accept???
C. accepting??? D. accepted高考链接2. —There is a story here in the paper about a 110-year-old man. —My goodness! I can’t imagine ________ that old. （2006江苏 ） ?? A. to be ?B. to have been?
C. being D. having been高考链接高考链接3. Never in my wildest dreams _____
these people are living in such poor
conditions.（2006安徽）
I could imagine
could I imagine
I couldn’t imagine
couldn’t I imagine 4. You can’t imagine that a well-behaved gentleman ________be so rude to a lady. (2001上海）
A. might B. need C. should D. would高考链接4. Shortly afterwards, another prince, Calaf sees Turandot for the first time and falls in love. (P18) 过后不久，另一位王子卡拉夫第一次见到图兰朵，并且爱上了她。
shortly ?? adverb soon: 很快
We will shortly be arriving in King’s Cross Station.
shortly after/before sth.
a short time after or before something:
Shortly after you left, a man came into the office looking for you.2) fall in love
to be very attracted to someone and begin to love them:
They met and fell madly in love.
He fell in love with a young German student.
I thought I was falling in love.
fall in love (with sb.) to start to love someone romantically and sexually:
I was 20 when I first fell in love.
be in love to love someone in a romantic and sexual way:
I’m in love for the first time and it’s wonderful.
They’re still madly in love (with each other).高考链接It is hard for me to imagine what I would be doing today if I __________ in love, at the age of seven, with the Melinda Cox Library in my hometown. (2002 上海)
A. wouldn't have fallen??????B. had not fallen
C. should fall??????????????????????D. were to fall5. The story then takes on a classic love triangle featuring Calaf, Turandot, and Liu, whose love for Calaf is unconditional. (P18) 故事随后演绎了发生在卡拉夫、图兰朵和柳儿三人之间的经典三角恋情，其中，柳儿对卡拉夫的爱是无条件的。
1) take on
take sth. on phrasal verb to accept a particular job or responsibility: 承担工作或责任等
She took too much on and made herself ill.
to employ someone: 雇佣某人 She was taken on as a laboratory assistant.
to compete against or fight someone: 与某人竞争过打斗
The Government took on the unions and won.
to begin to have a particular quality: 呈现出
Her voice took on a troubled tone.take after sb. phrasal verb to be similar to an older member of your family in appearance or character: 长相遗传
He takes after his mother/his mother’s side of the family.
take sth. down phrasal verb to write something that another person has just said: 记下，写下
He took down my address and phone number and said he’d phone back.take sth. from sb. phrasal verb If you take words, information or ideas from another person or piece of work, you use or develop them in some way: 选自, 摘自
The plot is taken from Shakespeare.
take sth. in phrasal verb (1) to understand completely the meaning or importance of something: 理解
I had to read the letter twice before I could take it all in.
It was an interesting exhibition, but there was too much to take in at once.(2) to include something: 吸收
The new town takes in three former villages.
(3) to go to watch a film or performance, or to visit a place such as a museum: 观看,参观
I thought we might get something to eat and then take in a movie.
(4) to cause someone to believe something which is not true, or to trick or deceive someone: 欺骗
I can’t believe she was taken in by him.(5) to take care of someone and provide a place in your home for them: 照顾并提供住宿
Several families take in foreign students.
(6) to make a piece of clothing narrower, by changing the position of some of the stitching joining it together:
I’ll have to take this dress in at the waist—it’s too big.take sth. off phrasal verb
(1) to remove something, especially clothes: 脱去
He took off his clothes and got into the bath. After the poisoning scare, the product was taken off the shelves/the market (= removed from sale).
(2) If an aircraft, bird or insect takes off, it leaves the ground and begins to fly: 起飞
The plane took off at 8.30 a.m.
(3) to spend time away from your work: 休假
He took off two weeks in September.
(4) to suddenly start to be successful or popular: 成功
Her singing career had just begun to take off.take sth. out phrasal verb
to remove something from somewhere: 拔去， 除去
I’ve had a tooth taken out.
take sb. out phrasal verb
to go somewhere and do something with someone, usually something you plan and pay for: 带某人出去
Dad’s taking the whole family out to the cinema.
Our boss took us out for a meal.take sth. up phrasal verb
(1) to start doing a particular job or activity: 从事工作，活动等
He’s taken up the post of supervisor.
[+ ing form of verb] Have you ever thought of taking up acting? (2) to fill an amount of space or time:占据
This desk takes up too much room.
(3) to discuss something or deal with something:讨论某一话题
The school took the matter up with the police.
UK I’d like to take you up on your sales figures for June. 高考链接1. Helen always helps her mother even though going
to school _____ most of her day. (2004 全国)
A. takes up B. makes up
C. save up D. puts up
2. His mother had thought it would be good for his character to? _____from home and earn some money on his own. (2002北京）
A. run away B. take away C. keep away D. get away3. Ladies and gentlemen , please fasten your seat belts. The plane________. (2006福建) A. takes off B. is taking off
C. has taken off D. took off
4. — Four dollars a pair? I think it’s a bit too much．
— If you buy three pairs, the price for each will _______to three fifty．(2006安徽）
A. come down B. take down C. turn over D. go over
5. Look at the timetable. Hurry up! Flight 4026??_______? off at 18:20. (2006四川)
A. takes??? B. took? C. will be taken? D. has taken
2) unconditional
adjective complete and not limited in any way: 无条件的
the unconditional love that one has for one’s child
unconditional surrender
We demand the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners.6. In the story, Turandot is drunk with power. (P18)
故事中， 图兰朵醉心于权利。
drunk with power
having a strong and unreasonable feeling of being able to control other people 醉心于权利7. The emperor finds the deaths of so many men disturbing, and although he would like to, he cannot break his promise. (P18) 皇上为杀了这么多人而感到很不安，虽然他很想收回这一允诺，但又不能食言。
1) disturb verb [T]
to interrupt what someone is doing: 打断
Please don’t disturb Georgina—she’s trying to do her homework.
to cause someone to be anxious or upset: 使心烦
Some scenes are violent and may disturb younger viewers. disturbing ?? adjective
making you feel worried or upset: 心烦意乱的
The Home Secretary described the latest crime figures as ‘disturbing’.
The following programme contains scenes that may be disturbing to some viewers.
disturbingly ?? adverb
Pollution has reached disturbingly high levels in some urban areas. [+ two objects] Her parents promised her a new car if she passed her exams.
[+ speech] “I’ll come round and see you every day,” she promised. 2) promise verb [I or T]
to tell someone that you will certainly do something: 承诺,允诺
[+ to infinitive] He promised faithfully to call me every week.
[+ that] The government have promised that they’ll reduce taxes.
[+ (that)] Promise me (that) you won’t tell him. I'll have a look for some while I’m at the shops but I’m not promising anything.promise to be good/exciting, etc.
to be expected to be good/exciting, etc: 可望
It promises to be a really exciting match.
noun [C] when you say that you will certainly do something: 允诺, 诺言
I’ll tidy my things away tonight—and that’s a promise!
I’ll try to get back in time, but I’m not making any promises.
noun [U]
when someone or something is likely to develop successfully and people expect this to happen: 希望, 前途
His English teacher had written on his report that he showed great promise.
As a child I was quite a good dancer, but I didn’t fulfill my early promise. promising ??
adjective Something which is promising shows signs that it is going to be successful or enjoyable:有前途的, 有希望的
They won the award for the most promising new band of the year.
“How’s your new venture going?” “It’s looking quite promising.”
It’s a great restaurant but it doesn’t look at all promising from the outside.
NOTE: The opposite is unpromising.
keep/break a promise to do/not do what you said that you would do: 遵守/违背诺言
If I make a promise, I like to keep it.高考链接—Nancy is not coming tonight.
—But she_____! (1998全国)
A. promises?? B. promised??
? C. will promise??? D. had promised8. Seeing this, Calaf says that if she can guess his name by sunrise, she does not have to marry him. (P19) 见此, 卡拉夫说如果她能在太阳升起之前猜出他的名字，她就可以不嫁给他。
guess
v. [I or T] (1) to give an answer to a particular question when you do not have all the facts and so cannot be certain if you are correct: I didn’t know the answer, so I had to guess. On the last question, she guessed right/wrong.(2) to give the correct answer or make the correct judgment: [+ question word] I bet you can’t guess how old he is. She guessed the answer first time.
n. [C] (1) an attempt to give the right answer when you are not certain if you are correct: Go on—have/make/US take a guess.
“What’s the time?” “It’s about 5 o’clock, at a guess (= without knowing exactly).”
(2) someone’s opinion about sth. which is formed without any knowledge of the situation: “I wonder why she’s not here.” “My guess is that her car has broken down.” guess at sth. phrasal verb [T] to try to imagine sth. when you have little knowledge or experience of it: There are no photographs of him so we can only guess at what he looked like.
Guess what? INFORMAL used before telling someone sth. interesting or surprising: Guess what? We won the match 4-0.—You know who came yesterday?
—Yao Ming? We had a basketball match.
—____He came and watched the game. (2006湖北)
A. You guessed it! B. How did you know that
C. Well done! D. That was good news!高考链接2) marry
verb [I or T] to become the legally accepted husband or wife of someone in an official or religious ceremony: 结婚
Men tend to marry later than women.
Paul married Lucy four years ago.
They don’t have any plans to marry at present.
[T] to perform the ceremony of marriage as a priest or official: 举办结婚仪式
The couple were married by the Archbishop of Canterbury . married ?
adjective having a wife or husband: 已婚的
a married couple
We’ve been happily married for five years.
Please state whether you are single, cohabiting, married, separated, divorced or widowed.
PC Smith was married with two children.
get married
to begin a legal relationship with someone as their husband or wife: 结婚
When are you getting married?
Chris and Debbie got married last summer.
Jamie’s getting married to Laura. 高考链接
My uncle ____ until he was forty-five. (2000上海）
A. married B. didn’t marry
C. was not marrying D. would marry9. Then Calaf says his own name aloud, leaving his future in Turandot’s hands. (P19) 然后卡拉夫大声地说出了自己的名字，把自己的未来托 付给图兰朵之手。leave
The verb leave can be followed by an object
and an object complement, which means ‘to
let somebody do something or be in a state’ or
‘to let something be in a state’.leave
verb [I or T] left, left
to go away from someone or something, for a short
time or permanently: 离开
I’ll be leaving at five o’clock tomorrow.
He left the house by the back door.
She left the group of people she was with and came
over to speak to us.
The bus leaves in five minutes.
[T] to not take something or someone with you when you go, either intentionally or by accident: 落下， 遗忘
Hey, you’ve left your keys on the table.
Can I leave a message for Sue?
Why don’t you leave the kids with me on Friday? If something leaves something else, a part or effect of it stays after it has gone or been used: 留下， 剩下
His shoes left muddy marks on the floor.
There’s some food left over from the party.
[+ two objects] If I give you ￡10 that won’t leave me enough cash to pay the bill.
[+ object + adjective] Far from improving things the new law has left many people worse off (= they are now in a worse situation) than before.
[T] To leave a wife, husband or other close family member is to die while these family members are still alive: （死后）留下
He left a wife and two children. [T] If you leave something in a particular condition you do not touch it, move it or act to change it in any way, so that it stays in the same condition: 使……处于某种状态
Leave that chair where it is.
He left most of his dinner (= did not eat much of it).
[+ object + adjective] The family were left (= became and continued to be) homeless.
I’ll have to go back—I think I’ve left the iron on.
You can leave the window open.
Leave your sister alone (= Stop annoying her). [T + object + ing form of verb] If you leave something or someone doing something, when you go away they are still doing it: 使……做某事
I left the children watching television.
He left the engine running.
[T] If you leave (doing) something, you wait before you do it: 留待
I’ll leave these letters till Monday (= write them on Monday).
[+ two objects] If you leave money or things that you own to someone, you say they should receive it or them when you die: 留下遗产
He left his nieces all his money./He left all his money to his nieces.to stop doing something, or to leave a place because you have finished an activity: 停止工作等,自学校毕业
Many children leave school at sixteen.
He left work in June for health reasons.
She left home (= stopped living with her parents) at 18.
She’s left her husband (= stopped living with him) and gone to live with another man.
Could we leave that subject (= stop discussing that subject) for the moment and go on to the next item on the agenda?高考链接1. If anybody calls, tell them I’m out, and ask them to ________ their name and address. (2003 全国）
A．pass B. Write C. Take D．leave
2. Go and join in the party, __________ it to me to do the washing-up. (2002上海)
A. get??????????? B. remain?????
C. leave??????? D. send3. _____it with me and I’ll see what I can do.
(1998 全国)
A. When left???????? ????B. Leaving
C. If you leave??????????? D. Leave
4. —Are you going to have a holiday this year?
—I’d love to. I can’t wait to leave this place _______. (2006江苏)
A. off B. out C. behind D. over高考链接10. The opera finishes with a beautifully-sung final duet, which was so moving that the audience fell silent. (P19) 歌剧在一段美妙的终曲二重唱中结束。这段二重唱非常感人， 观众都陷入了沉默。
fall
verb [I + adverb or preposition; L] fell, fallen to change to a particular condition from a different one: 成为……的状态
He always falls asleep after drinking red wine.
Your rent falls due (= must be paid) on the first of the month.
She suddenly fell ill.
The government has fallen strangely silent on the subject of tax cuts after all its promises at the last election.
She fell under the influence of (= began to be influenced by) an older student.高考链接1. I ____ while reading the English textbook. Luckily,
my roommate woke me up in time! (2004北京春）
A. had fallen asleep B. have fallen asleep
C. fell asleep D. fall asleep
2. As she ???????the newspaper, Granny ???????asleep. （1995全国）
A. read; was falling B. was reading; fell
C. was reading; was falling D. read; fell 11. However, in this wonderful production, it has been transformed into the location for a beautiful and heartbreaking love story. (P19) 但是，在这次精彩演出中，它变成了一个美丽而令人心碎的爱情故事的发生地。
location
noun [C] a place or position: 地点
The hotel is in a lovely location overlooking the lake. A map showing the location of the property will be sent to you.noun [U] 定位
The latest navigational aids make the location of the airfield quite easy
noun [C or U] a place away from a studio where all or part of a film or a television show is recorded: 外景,外景拍摄地
The documentary was made on location in the Gobi desert
locate
verb [T] to find or discover the exact position of something: 确定……的地点或范围
Police are still trying to locate the suspect.
Homework Read the text again and again. Try
to memorize the language points.
2. Do Parts A1 and A2 on page 108
of the Workbook.Thank you!课件33张PPT。Task Making an exhibition
board about a composerlistening for facts about peopleSkills building 1: What information do you want to know when we talk about people? ● dates (born/died)
● places (born/died)
● specific things done in their life
● detailed information (why they did so; who or what influenced them) taking notes on famous composers Step 1: ListenningAnswers
A (1) the USA (2) style
(3) married (4) their first
(5) influenced (6) worksListenningin the 18th
century; in Austriain 1840; in
Russiaborn in 1941; in
the USAthe USAEuropeEuropethe USAwhat styleclassical musicclassical musicpop musicListenningfirst piece of music
at 8 in 1764;
first opera at
12 in 1768marriedtheir firsthelped compose a
song at 4; wrote
the music
for the ballet
Swan LakeinfluencedworksThe Magic FluteSwan LakeBridge over
Troubled WatersReadingon 27 January 1756; in Austria
on 7 May 1840; in
western Russiaon 13 October
1941; in the USAthe USAEuropeEuropethe USAwhat styleclassical musicclassical musicpop musicin 1791in 1893; in Saint
PetersburgReadingfirst piece of music
at 8 in 1764;
first opera at
12 in 1768;marriedtheir firsthelped compose a
song at 4; wrote
the music
for the ballet
Swan Lakegot married in 1782got married in 1877 recorded his
first song in
1957 with his
friend Garfunkel;
earned a gold
record for his
first album with
his friend
GarfunkelReadinginfluencedworksThe Magic FluteSwan LakeBridge over
troubled WatersHis father was
a great influence
on his life.Mozart was his
favourite composer
and influenced his
life and workinfluenced by
African and
Brazilian music finding out about people’s lives Skills building 2: To obtain more detailed information, what are we supposed to do when we already know a little about a topic?
Asking questions.
If you already know some general information about a famous composer, but you want to get more detailed information about him or her, what should you do?
What information would you like to know about the famous composer’s life?Discussionasking for further information Step 2: Work in pairs, one asks questions and the other answers these questions using the prompts . ActingSample answers
Student: I am doing some research on Mozart. I need some information to complete my exhibition board. Can I ask you some questions about Mozart?
Club member: Yes, please do. What would you like to know?
Student: Where was he born?
Club member: He was born in Salzburg, Austria.
Student: I know that Mozart is a famous composer. What instruments did he play?
Club member: The piano and the violin.
Student: Mozart had a sister. I know he went on a tour of Europe with his sister at five, giving performances. Do you know his sister’s name?
Club member: Maria Anna.
Student: When was his famous opera The Marriage of Figaro written?
Club member: In 1786. Do you know another of his successful operas, Don Giovanni?
Student: No. When was it written?
Club member: In 1787.
Student: Who did he marry?
Club member: He married Constanze Weber, a young woman from Germany.
Student: Can you tell me any other information about him?
Club member: Yes. He composed his last three symphonies in less than seven weeks in the summer of 1788.
Student: I know he died in 1791, but where did he die?
Club member: In Vienna, Austria, the music capital of the world. writing someone’s life story Skills building 3: When you write a person’s life story on an exhibition board, what should be included
in it?
Should the date and place of his or her birth and death, timeline of the things he or she did and people’s opinions on him or her be included?
How will this information be organized?
How can you find the facts or get the timeline?
Do you think it necessary to add a picture of the person you choose to write about?
writing the life story of a composer Step 3: When and where was Mozart born?
What style of music did he compose?
When did he write his first piece of music?
What famous works did he write?
When and where did he die? The life of a famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
(1756—1791)
Early years
Born on 27 January 1756, in Salzburg, Austria, Mozart showed remarkable talent in music. His father was a successful composer and served as his first musical tutor. At the age of five, Mozart stared writing classical music. He composed classical music and had his first piece of music published in 1764. He composed his first opera at the age of twelve in 1768.
Achievements
Some of the famous music that he wrote included:
The Marriage of Figaro, which he wrote for the Vienna Opera, one of the world’s best-known opera houses.
Don Giovanni, another successful opera he wrote in 1787.
The Magic Flute, written in 1791, just before he died later the same year.
Family
In 1782, Mozart married Constanze Weber, a young
woman from Germany. Language points 1. deserve (P27)verb [T not continuous]
to have earned or to be given something because of the way you have behaved or the qualities you have: 赢得,应得
After all that hard work, you deserve a holiday.
Chris deserves our special thanks for all his efforts.
I hope they get the punishment they deserve.
[+ to infinitive] They certainly deserved to win that match.deserved ?? adjective
describes something that you earn or are given because of your behaviour or qualities: 应得的
a well-deserved holiday/rest
Their victory was richly/thoroughly deserved.
deservedly ? adverb
He won the award for best actor, and deservedly so (= he deserved it). 2. influence (P27) noun [C or U]
the power to have an effect on people or things, or a person or thing that is able to do this: 影响 Helen’s a bad/good influence on him.
He has a huge amount of influence over the city council.
Christopher hoped to exert his influence to make them change their minds.
At the time she was under the influence of her father. influence ? verb [T]
to affect or change how someone or something develops, behaves or thinks: 影响
She’s very good at making friends and influencing people.
[+ object + to infinitive] What influenced you to choose a career in nursing?under the influence drunk: 醉酒
Driving under the influence is a very serious offence.
be/fall under sb’s influence/spell
to be affected by somebody in a strong and often negative way: 在某人的影响下
She fell under his spell when he was her tutor at university.3. It earned them a gold record. (P27)
earn ?? verb [I or T] to receive money as payment for work that you do: 赚得,挣得
I earn $30 000 a year.
How much do you earn, if you don’t mind me asking?
You can’t expect to earn a living (= be paid enough money to live on) from your painting.
[+ two objects] Coffee exports earn (= give) Brazil many millions of pounds a year./Brazil earns many millions of pounds a year from coffee exports. to get something that you deserve: 值得,应得
It’s been a tough six months and I feel I’ve earned a few weeks off.
4. Simon and Garfunkel spilt up in 1970. (P27)
spill ?? verb [I or T; usually + adverb or preposition] spilled or UK ALSO spilt, spilled or UK ALSO spilt to (cause to) flow, move, fall or spread over the edge or beyond the limits of something: 泼,洒
I spilt coffee on my silk shirt.
You’ve spilt something down your tie.
Let’s see if I can pour the juice into the glass without spilling it.
He dropped a bag of sugar and it spilt all over the floor.Thank you!课件40张PPT。Grammar and usage ellipsis We use ellipsis when we do not want to repeat words or phrases that are obvious.Read Part A on page 25 and answer the following questions: How did the singer feel taking part in Turandot?
He/She felt great to be cast. It had always been one of his/her strongest desires.
Where did the singer get the information that singers were needed for Turandot?
From a poster put up by the production company’s Personnel Department.
Why did the singer think it was difficult to try out?
He/She had a sore throat. Circle the words you could cross and read again and you will find that the language would be more concise. Answers
A
Jane: How did you feel taking part in Turandot?
Singer: It was a real privilege for me to be cast. It had always been one of my strongest desires to have a part in Turandot.
Jane: How were you hired for the job?
Singer: Well, I’m a musical performer, but there was a short period when I was not working, and was just collecting unemployment benefits. One day, I saw a poster that the production company’s Personnel Department had put up saying they were looking for singers. I applied for the job, and they sent me an invitation to try out for a part in the chorus.
Jane: Was it difficult to try out?
Singer: Yes, it was difficult. They asked me to sing a tune, and at the time I had a sore throat, so I was afraid I wouldn’t get the job. The pressure made me tremble a bit.Jane: What did you like best about participating in Turandot?
Singer: The best part was visiting Beijing because the performance was staged in the Forbidden City. It was my first visit to Beijing.
Jane: Would you like to visit Beijing again?
Singer: Yes, I would like to visit Beijing again.
Jane: Well, it’s been fun talking to you. I thank you for your time.
Singer: You’re welcome.Answers
B 1 b 2 c 3 a 4 d 5 e
1 Bob James, the pop star dies of drug abusing.
2 This is the door to the stage.
3 The performance last night was not as good as usual.
4 Please handle this with care.
5 Turandot is really a wonderful performance, and the setting is fantastic too. 高考链接1.The boy wanted to ride his bicycle in the street, but his mother told him_________. (1995NMET) ??? A. not to B. not to do
C. not do it D. do not to 2. It’s a fine day. Let’s go fishing,________? (1990MET) ??? A. won’t we B. will we
C. don’t we D. shall we 3. Be sure to write to us, _______?
(1993NMET) ??? A. will you B. aren’t you
C. can you D. mustn’t you 4. How about the two of us ________ a walk down the garden? (1993MET) ??? A. to take B. take
C. taking D. to be taking 5. —I usually go there by train. ??? —Why not _______ by boat for a change? (1992MET) ??? A. to try going B. trying to go
C. to try and go D. try going
6. —Alice, why didn’t you come yesterday? ??? —I ______ , but I had an unexpected visitor. (1997NMET) ??? A. had B. would
C. was going to D. did 7. —Could I borrow your dictionary? ?—Yes, of course you ________ . (1992MET) ??? A. might B. will
C. can D. should
8. —Don’t forget to come to my birthday party tomorrow. —__________. (1994NMET) ??? A. I don’t B. I won’t
C. I can’t D. I haven’t Consolidation1.＿＿＿＿＿ for your brother, I would not have gone to see Mr. Wang. A. If it is not B. Were it not
C. Had it not been D. If they were not 2. —— I’d like to have a piece of bread and two eggs. —— Anything ＿＿＿＿＿? A. following B. follows
C. to follow D. to be followed 3. He suggested that the work ＿＿＿＿＿ at once. A. be done B. should do
C. could do D. does 4. It’s hot. Let’s go swimming, ＿＿＿＿＿? A. won’t we B. will you
C. don’t we D. shall we5. Be sure to be here early tomorrow, ＿＿＿＿＿? A. will you B. aren’t you C. can you D. could you 6. Father advised me not to say anything until＿＿＿＿＿ at the meeting. A. asking B. to ask C. asked D. ask 7. We will have a meeting next week, but we don’t know ＿＿＿＿＿. A. who B. where C. as D. which 8. Though the little boy is often made ＿＿＿by his brother, he made his brother ＿＿＿yesterday. A. cry； to cry B. crying； crying C. cry； cry D. to cry； cry 9. —— I’ll go to Korea to watch the 14th Asian Games. Would you mind looking after my dog? —— Not all. ＿＿＿＿＿. A. I can’t B. Please don’t C. I’d like it D. I’d be happy to 10. ——Do you think Jack is going to watch a football match this weekend? —— ＿＿＿＿＿. A. I believe not B. I believe not so C. I don’t believe it D. I don’t believe 11. —— What do you think made the girl so glad? —— ＿＿＿＿＿ a beautiful necklace. A. As she received B. Receiving
C. Received D. Because of receiving 12. —— Aren’t you be chairman? —— No, and I ＿＿＿＿＿. A. don’t want to B. don’t want
C. don’t want to be D. don’t want be 13. You’re＿＿＿＿＿your time trying to persuade him. He’ll never join us. (1995NMET) A. spending B. wasting
C. losing D. missing 14. —— He promised to come to see you. —— But he ＿＿＿＿＿. I’ve been all alone. A. didn’t B. wouldn’t
C. hasn’t D. won’t 15. —— How about the number of students playing on the playground? —— ＿＿＿＿＿. A. Small B. Many C. Little D. Most 16. All substances, ＿＿＿＿＿ solids, liquids, or gases, are made up of entirely atoms. A. whether they B. whether C. whether are they D. whether are 17. —— Have you watered the flowers? —— No, but ＿＿＿＿＿. A. I am B. I’m going C. I’m just going to D. I will go 18. If you go to Xi’an, you will find the palaces there more magnificent than commonly＿＿＿. (1994上海) A. supposing B. supposed C. to suppose D. suppose 19. If ＿＿＿＿＿ the same treatment again, he is sure to get well. (1998上海) A. giving B. give C. given D. being given 20. He broke his legs while ＿＿＿＿＿. A. riding B. ride C. was riding D. rode1. 我伯父的身体比我上次给你去信时好些了. 2. 这种物质称为水, 其重要性仅次于氧。 My uncle is better than when I wrote to.
2. This substance we call water，and come next only to oxygen．3. 上海即使不是世界上最大的城市也堪称世界最大的城市之一。 4. 我的兄弟有抽烟，而我不抽烟。3. Shanghai is one of the largest cities in the world, if not the largest (city).
4. My brother smokes, but I don’t (smoke). 5. 一旦出版, 这部小说将成为今年的畅销书之一。5. When published, the novel will become one of the best sellers of the year. Language points1. desire (P25) verb [T not continuous] to want something, especially strongly: 渴望 I desire only to be left in peace.
The hotel had everything you could possibly desire.
What does her Ladyship desire me to do/desire of me?
[+ to infinitive] The President desires to meet the new Prime Minister. noun [C or U] a strong feeling that you want something: 欲望 I certainly have no desire to have children.
There is a strong desire for peace among the people.
He needed to satisfy his desire for revenge.
[+ to infinitive] She had a burning/strong desire to go back to her home country before she died.
Several people have expressed a desire to see the report. 2. apply for (P25) apply verb [I] to request something, usually officially, especially by writing or sending in a form: 申请 By the time I saw the job advertised it was already too late to apply.
Please apply in writing to the address below. We’ve applied to a charitable organization for a grant for the project.
[+ to infinitive] Tim’s applied to join the police. (especially of rules or laws) to have a connection or be important: 适用 That bit of the form is for UK citizens—it doesn’t apply to you.
Those were old regulations—they don’t apply any more.
to spread or rub a substance such as cream or paint on a surface: 涂抹
Apply the suntan cream liberally to exposed areas every three hours and after swimming.
The paint should be applied thinly and evenly. to make use of something or use it for a practical purpose: 运用 He wants a job in which he can apply his foreign languages.
The court heard how the driver had failed to apply his brakes in time.
If you apply pressure to a cut it’s meant to stop the bleeding.application ?? noun [C or U] an official request for something, usually in writing: 申请书 a letter of application
Free information will be sent out on application to (= if you ask) the central office.
I’ve sent off applications for four different jobs.
Have you filled in the application form for your passport yet?
[+ to infinitive] South Africa has submitted an application to host the World Cup.
noun [C or U] 实用
The new laws have (a) particular application to the self-employed.applicant noun [C] a person who formally requests something, especially a job, or a place at college or university: 申请者
How many applicants did you have for the job? applied ?? adjective [before noun] relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that has a practical use: 实用的，应用的
pure and applied
mathematics/science 3. try out (P25) try sth. out phrasal verb to use something to discover if it works or if you like it: 试用
Don’t forget to try out the equipment before setting up the experiment.
try sth. on phrasal verb
to put on a piece of clothing to discover if it fits you or if you like it: 试穿
Try on the shoes to see if they fit.
What a lovely dress—why don’t you try it on for size (= to discover whether it fits)?高考链接
We didn’t plan our art exhibition like that but it ______ very well. （2001全国）
A. worked out B. tried out
C. went on D. carried on4. participate (P25)
verb [I] to take part in or become involved in an activity: 参与
She never participates in any of our discussions, does she?
participation ?? noun [U] when you take part or become involved in something: 参与Homework
Prepare the Task part.Thank you!课件39张PPT。Welcome to our class!ProjectMaking a web pagethe Eagles
From jazz to popFrom jazz to popEarly jazz
● Jazz began in the USA.
● After World War I, jazz was the most popular type of music.
● It came from the folk songs of American black slaves.
● The trumpet was and still is one of the most important instruments used in jazz.
● Louis Armstrong is seen as one of the founding fathers of jazz.
● Solo performance became an essential part of every jazz song.From jazz to popFrom swing music to rock and roll
● Swing music is a kind of jazz for dancing.
● It is faster than traditional jazz music.
● Swing music was usually played in dance halls by ‘big bands’, including a pianist, a violinist and a bassist, as well as others.
● R﹠B is a kind of mixture of jazz and swing.
● R﹠B included both guitar and saxophone solos.From jazz to popFrom swing music to rock and roll
● R﹠B developed into what we know as rock and roll.
● Big Jon Turner, a black American singer, is thought to be one of the pioneers of rock and roll.
● Sam Philips, a music promoter from Memphis, Tennessee, found that a white man named Elvis Presley could sing like a black man.From jazz to pop1960s pop music
● The Beatles were the most popular rock and roll band of the 1960s.
● The Beatles helped make Western pop music popular around the world.
● Wherever the Beatles went, large numbers of fans would welcome them. Part B1 on page 109 of the Workbook. Part B1 (page 109)
1 drafted 3 haircut 5 frontiers 7 pioneers
2 decline 4 masses 6 waists 8 trends Part B2 on page 109 of the Workbook. Part B2 (page 109)
1 mentality mental 5 cataloguing catalogue
2 violin violinist 6 jazzy jazz
3 mixing mixture 7 university universe universal
4 discriminate discrimination Part D1 on page 111 Part D1
1 pop
2 musician
3 folk
4 phenomenon
5 affection
6 talent
7 performer
8 tune
9 anchored
10 desirePart D2 on page 111
1 In recent years, great changes have taken place in the city, making it take on a new look.
2 After graduating from university, he applied for many jobs, but he has not found one which suits him yet.
3 In 1960, he performed on stage for the first time. Since then, his popularity has grown greatly.
4 Instead of going to school, Zhang Hua joined the army.
5 He is a friend that you can trust. He has never broken his promise to anyone.
6 You should give up now. Trying to get him to change his opinion is a waste of your time and energy.
7 Please read the signs. You are not allowed to take photos here in the palace.
8 He asked for advice from his colleagues on how to exercise control over the pace of the experiment.Language points1. Jazz began in the USA and has played an important role in American culture and history. 爵士乐起源于美国，在美国文化和历史中起过重要作用。
role noun [C] the position or purpose that someone or something has in a situation, organization, society or relationship: 作用
What is his role in this project?
Schools play an important role in society.
Six people have been put on trial for their role (= involvement) in the anti-government demonstrations. noun [C] an actor’s part in a film or play: 角色 She’s got a leading/supporting role in the school play.
She plays the role of a crooked lawyer.2. From the early 1930s to the early 1950s, traditional jazz went into a bit of a decline. (P30) 从20世纪30年代早期到20世纪50年代早期，传统的爵士乐有一点没落了。 decline verb [I] to gradually become less, worse, or lower: 减少,衰退
His interest in the project declined after his wife died.
The party’s popularity has declined in the opinion polls.
verb [I or T] to refuse: 拒绝
I invited him to the meeting but he declined.
[+ to infinitive] They declined to tell me how they had got my address. decline ?? noun [S or U] when something becomes less in amount, importance, quality or strength: 衰退,减少
industrial decline
Home cooking seems to be on the/in decline (= not so many people are doing it).
a decline in the number of unemployed
She seemed to be recovering and then she went into a decline.3. During the 1950s, R& B changed modern music further and led to what we know as rock and roll. 在20世纪50年代，R&B进一步改变了现代音乐，发展成为我们现在所熟知的摇滚乐。
1) further adverb to a greater distance or degree; at a more advanced level: 进一步地
I’m afraid I never got further than the first five pages of ‘Ulysses’.
We discussed the problem but we didn’t get much further in actually solving it.
The whole matter is further complicated by the fact that Amanda and Jo refuse to speak to each other.
Every day she sinks further and further into depression.go further/take sth. further
If you go or take something further, you take it to a more advanced stage: 进展
Before we go any further with the project I think we should check that there’s enough money to fund it.
If you wish to take the matter further, you can file charges against him.
adjective at a greater distance: 更远的
It was much further to the town centre than I remembered.
Fourteen miles is further than you’d think once you start to run it.adjective, adverb more or additional: 额外的(地), 进一步的(地)
Have you anything further to add?
If you have any further problems do let me know.
It cost me ￡50 a day and a further ￡60 for insurance.
This shop will be closed until further notice.
We need to talk further about this. verb [T] to advance something: 使进展
He has probably done more to further the cause of interracial harmony than any other person.
Additional training is probably the best way to further your career these days. 2) lead to lead to sth. phrasal verb
If an action or event leads to something, it causes that thing to happen or exist: 导致,致使
Reducing speed limits should lead to fewer deaths on the roads.1. The discovery of new evidence led to . (2003上海）
A．the thief having caught B．catch the thief
C．the thief being caught D．the thief to be caught
2. Once a decision has been made, all of us should ___________it. (2004湖北）
A．direct to B．stick to
C．lead to D．refer to 高考链接4. He thought he could make a fortune if he could find a white man who could sing like a black man. (P31) 他想，如果他能找到一个可以像黑人一样演唱的白人，他就可以发达大财。
fortune noun [C] a large amount of money, goods, property, etc: 财富
She inherited a fortune from her grandmother.
He lost a fortune gambling.
You can make a fortune out of junk if you call it ‘antiques’.
This dress cost a (small) fortune.
Any painting by Van Gogh is worth a fortune.noun [C or U] chance and the way it affects your life: 机会,机遇 He had the (good) fortune to train with some of the world’s top athletes.
The family’s fortunes changed overnight.
tell sb’s fortune
to discover what will happen to someone in the future, for example by looking at the lines on their hands or using a special set of cards: 占卜, 算命5. Elvis’ musical life was cut short when he was drafted into the army in 1958. (P31)
draft noun [C]
a piece of text, a formal suggestion or a drawing in its original state, often containing the main ideas and intentions but not the developed form: 草稿
This is only a rough draft—the finished article will have pictures as well.
She asked me to check the (first) draft of her proposal.
verb [T] 打草稿,草拟
Draft a proposal for the project and we can discuss it at the meeting.
to force someone by law to serve in one of the armed forces: 征兵
They were drafted into the army.
adjective [before noun]
a draft plan/bill/proposal 6. They continue to have almost universal appeal today, even though they broke up in 1970. (P31) 尽管他们在1970年就解散了，但直到今天，他们仍有着几乎是全球性的吸引力。
continue ? verb [I or T] to keep happening, existing or doing something, or to cause something or someone to do this: 继续,持续
[+ to infinitive] It's said that as the boat went down the band continued to play.
[+ ing form of verb] If she continues drinking like that, I’ll have to carry her home.
Do you intend to continue (with) your studies?
If the rain continues, we’ll have to cancel tonight’s plans.
Sally Palmer will be continuing as chairperson this autumn.[I] to start to do something again after a pause: 中断后继续
After stopping for a quick drink, they continued on their way.
[+ ing form of verb] He paused for a moment to listen and then continued eating.
The president continued by saying that his country was a free country and would always remain so.
[+ speech] “I don’t like your weather!” she shouted, "and I don't, " she continued, "like your food."2) break sth. up phrasal verb
to divide into many pieces, or to divide something into many pieces: 分裂
The company has been broken up and sold off.
If an occasion when people meet breaks up or someone breaks it up, it ends and people start to leave: 解散,结束,放假
The meeting broke up at ten to three.
We broke up for the holidays in June.
If a marriage breaks up or two people in a romantic relationship break up, their marriage or their relationship ends: (婚姻,友谊等)破裂
Jenny and George have broken up.
She’s just broken up with her boyfriend.break 常用短语
break out (START) phrasal verb If something dangerous or unpleasant breaks out, it suddenly starts: (灾难等)突然爆发
War broke out in 1914.
Fighting has broken out all over the city. break out (ESCAPE) phrasal verb
to escape from prison:
They broke out of prison and fled the country. break through sth. phrasal verb
to force yourself through something that is holding you back: 突破
Protesters broke through the barriers.
break away phrasal verb
to leave or to escape from someone who is holding you: 挣脱, 摆脱
He grabbed her, but she managed to break away.
FIGURATIVE One or two of the tourists broke away from the tour group. break down phrasal verb
If a machine or vehicle breaks down, it stops working: (机器等)出故障
Our car broke down and we had to push it off the road.
If a system, relationship or discussion breaks down, it fails because there is a problem or disagreement.(谈判等)失败
to be unable to control your feelings and to start to cry: 崩溃
When we gave her the bad news, she broke down and cried.
break in/break into sth. phrasal verb
to get into a building or car using force, usually to steal something: 强行闯入
The burglars broke in through the kitchen window.
My car’s been broken into twice this month.
break in phrasal verb
to interrupt when someone else is talking: 插嘴
As she was talking, he suddenly broke in, saying, “That’s a lie”.
break into sth. phrasal verb
to suddenly begin to do something: 突然爆发
He felt so happy that he broke into song (= suddenly began to sing).
She walked quickly, occasionally breaking into a run (= starting to run).break sth. off phrasal verb
to separate a part from a larger piece, or to become separate: 折断
He broke off a piece of chocolate.
to end a relationship: 中断
They’ve broken off their engagement.
The governments have broken off diplomatic relations.
She broke off in the middle of a sentence. 高考链接1. The computer system suddenly __________while he was searching for information on the Internet. (2006辽宁）
broke down B. broke out
C. broke up D. broke in
2. I was still sleeping when the fire __________, and then it spread quickly. (2006 广东)
A. broke out B. put out
C. came out D. got out高考链接3. News reports say peace talks between the two countries _________ with no agreement reached. (2005湖北）
A．have broken down
B．have broken out
C．have broken in
D．have broken upRead Part A on page 115 of the
Workbook and then finish Part B.HomeworkThank you!课件40张PPT。Welcome to the unitHow much do you know about music? ● music: classical music, pop music, folk music, swing music, blues, jazz, rock and roll, rap, opera…
● people related to music: musician, singer, composer, pianist, violinist…
● musical instruments: guitar, piano, violin, drum…a jazz band
What are the people doing in this
picture? What do you know about
jazz?
Jazz is a musical art form.
At the end of the 19th century,
jazz music was started in New
Orleans in the USA and most jazz musicians at that time were black. It has been called the first original art form to develop in the USA. Early jazz musicians made money by playing in small bands. Often, jazz musicians made up the music as they were playing. Early jazz came from folk music and later developed into something else of its own.Do you know any famous jazz musicians?
Louis Armstrong, one of the most famous jazz musicians, was born in New Orleans. He created wonderful jazz music with his trumpet. In addition to playing trumpet, he also sang and danced. He performed on Broadway, in films and recorded music.
What does jazz music sound like to you?Chinese opera
What are the people doing in this
picture? What is Chinese opera?
Chinese opera is a traditional
form of drama in China. It
started in the Tang Dynasty when Emperor Xuanzong founded the ‘Pear Garden’. A Chinese opera performance includes elements such as dance, song, dialogue, swordplay and acrobatics. The features of Chinese opera which can distinguish a character’s age, gender and personality are the makeup, movements, props and the colour of costumes.What does Chinese opera sound like?
To some young people nowadays, the music accompanied by gongs, cymbals, drums and stringed instruments sounds a bit ‘shrill’ and ‘noisy’. However, the stories and the melodies are unique.
Do you know any famous Chinese opera performers?n
What is the girl doing
in this picture? What
do you know about
the violin?
The violin belongs to the string family of instruments. It is made of wood and uses steel strings. A violinist uses a bow pulled across the strings to create beautiful music.Do you know any famous violinists?
In the past, the great violinists played the violin as well as writing music for the instrument. After the 19th century, composers and violinists started to be two different roles. The most famous violin composers and players are Corelli, Vivaldi, Locatelli and later Paganini, Sarasate, Wieniawski, Vieuxtemps, Ysave, Kreisler and Enesco. What is the girl doing in
this picture? What do you
know about the piano?
The piano belongs to the percussion family of instruments. It consists of a keyboard attached to a wooden box, inside of which are metal strings. A piano is played by pressing the keys. Each of the keys is attached to a hammer that strikes one of the strings inside the box.
Do you know any famous pianists?
Among the most famous pianists are Beethoven from Germany, Franz Liszt from Hungary and Frederick Chopin from Poland. Beethoven is known for his sonatas, Liszt for the Hungarian Rhapsody and Chopin for Revolution Etude.discussionWork in pairs and have a discussion about the three questions below the pictures. Sample answers
1. My favourite kind of music is classical music. Classical music uses orchestras and many instruments cooperating to create music together. I like listening to music played by orchestras. You can hear things played on
instruments from all of the
different families—woodwind,
string, percussion and brass.
Also, classical music tends to
be slower, so it makes me feel
calm when I listen to it. 2. The musician I like very
much is Jay Chou. Many
people may think that he is
just a pop singer, but I consider him to be a pop musician. He sings about broken heart, urban stress and young dreams. He expresses his experiences, feeling and personality into his music,
which attracts young people
who have similar thoughts.
That is why many teenagers
in China like him so much. 3. Yes. I watched Chinese operas with my grandfather when I was young. A Chinese opera performance includes elements like dance, dialogue, swordplay and acrobatics. The music instruments used for Chinese opera include gongs, cymbals, drums and stringed instruments. A character’s age, gender and personality are shown through the makeup, movements, props and
colour costumes. In comparison, Western opera puts
greater emphasis on music and design,
conveying a story through singing and
dancing. Dialogue is expressed though
songs. Both Chinese and Western opera
use music to express themes like love,
betrayal and hope. DiscussionThere is a theory, called the ‘Mozart Effect’, that playing classical music for a child can help his or her brain develop. As a result, a lot of parents play classical music for their children, some even beginning before the child is born, in the hope that their children will be smarter. What do you think of the ‘Mozart Effect’ theory? Do you think it is true? Why or why not?Do you think adults can become smarter or calmer by listening to classical music? Why or why not? Language pointsJazz started in the USA at the end of the 19th century .
end
noun 1) [C] the point in space or time beyond which something no longer exists, or a part of something that includes this point:
This cable should have a plug at one end and a socket at the other.
We damaged the end of the piano when we moved it. Get to the end of the queue and wait your turn like everyone else.
Our house is the third from the end on the left.
Is it safe to stand the computer on (its) end?
The end of the film was much more exciting than I'd expected.
This latest injury must surely mean that her tennis career is now at an end (= finished).
The statement said there would be no end to the violence until the terrorists’ demands were met. 2) [S] POLITE WORD FOR death: 死亡
We were all by her bedside when the end finally came.
He met his end (= died) in a shoot-out with the police.
3) [C] either of the two halves of a sports field: (体育)场地
The teams change ends at half-time so that neither side has an unfair advantage. verb [I or T] to finish or stop, or to make something finish or stop: (使)结束
When is your meeting due to end?
Her resignation ends months of speculation about her future.
Their marriage ended in 1991.
The match ended in a draw.
I’d like to end with a song from my first album.
She ended her speech on an optimistic note. ending ??
noun [C] 1) the last part of a story: 结局
People want love stories with happy endings.
2) a part added to the end of a word: 词缀
To make the plural of ‘dog’, you add the plural ending ‘-s’. endless ?
adjective never finishing or seeming never to finish: 无止尽的
We used to have endless arguments about politics.
He seems to think that I have an endless supply of money.
The possibilities are endless.
endlessly ?
adverb I find myself endlessly repeating the same phrases.in the end
finally, after something has been thought about or discussed a lot: 最后
We were thinking about going to Switzerland, but in the end we went to Austria.
come to an end
to finish: 结束
Everyone wishes the war would come to an end soon.to this end
with this aim: 带着这个目的
He wanted science students to take an interest in the arts, and to this end he ran literature classes at his home on Sunday afternoons.
make sb’s hair stand on end
to make someone very frightened: 使极度恐惧
To be honest, the thought of jumping out of a moving aeroplane makes my hair stand on end.put an end to sth.: 使结束
to make something stop happening or existing: How can we put an end to the fighting?end up
to finally be in a particular place or situation: 最终结局为
They’re travelling across Europe by train and are planning to end up in Moscow.
Much of this meat will probably end up as dog food.
[L] She’ll end up penniless if she carries on spending like that.
[+ ing form of verb] After working her way around the world, she ended up teaching English as a foreign language.2. A piano has strings inside, but it is part of the percussion family, along with drums.
part
noun [U] some but not all of a thing: 零件,部分
Part of my steak isn’t cooked properly.
Part of this form seems to be missing.
I think part of her problem is that she doesn’t listen carefully enough to what other people say. part ??
adjective 部分的
He’s (a) part owner of a racehorse (= he shares the ownership of it with other people).
part ??
adverb 部分地
He’s part African—his father was born in Somalia.
The exam is part spoken and part written.
partly ??
adverb 部分地
His attractiveness is partly due to his self-confidence.
The house is partly owned by her father.
part
verb 1) [I or T] to separate or cause to separate: (使)分开
The curtains parted, revealing a darkened stage.
To be parted from him even for two days made her sad.
part with sth. to give something to someone else, especially when you do not want to: 赠送
I was going to give away her old baby clothes, but I couldn’t bring myself to part with them.in part partly, or to some degree: 在某种程度上
The deadline for applications is being extended, in part because of the postal strike.
take part to be involved in an activity with other people: 参与
She doesn’t usually take part in any of the class activities.
play a part to help to achieve something: 起作用
My thanks to everyone who has played a part in saving the hospital.高考链接
The most important thing about cotton in
history is______ part that it played in
_______Industrial Revolution. (2004 重庆)
A.不填；不填 B. the；不填
C. the ;the D. a; the2) along with
along with sb./sth. in addition to someone or something else: 以及
California, along with Florida and Hawaii, is among the most popular US tourist destinations.高考链接Professor Smith, along with his assistants,______ on the project day and night to meet the deadline. (2005 上海)
A. work B. working
C. is working D. are working1. Collect more information about music.
2. Prepare the Reading part.Homework:
