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课件网) 2023.10.13 Unit 2 Extended reading Beethoven: a remarkable life Lead-in Guess the instrument based on the sound you hear. guitar saxophone / s ks f n/ erhu piano Prediction Guess the instrument based on the sound you hear. /'bei,t uv n/ Fast-reading Listen to the tape and complete the mind map. Beethoven: a remarkable life Para. 1 The first-ever performance of _____ Para. 2 Beethoven’s early life Para. 3 Beethoven’s attitudes in the face of _____ Para. 4 _____ Para. 5 Beethoven’s _____ and _____ Symphony No. 9 the loss of hearing Introduction to Symphony No. 9 reputation achievement Careful reading Read para.1 and answer the questions. What was wrong with Beethoven at that time How did the audience react to Beethoven’s performance Careful reading Read para.1 and answer the questions. What was wrong with Beethoven at that time He was almost completely deaf and was unaware of the audience's response. Careful reading Read para.1 and answer the questions. How did the audience react to Beethoven’s performance They broke into enthusiatic cheers. They all stood, clapped and waved their hats and handkerchiefs to express their appreciation of Beethoven's masterwork. Careful reading Read para.2 and choose the right answer in the flow chart. C As a gifted child Not long after As a teenager In late twenties A D B A. being appreciated for his piano performances B. suffering the worst possible twist: gradual loss of hearing C. studying music day and night D. enjoying a reputation as a wonderful young musician Careful reading Read para.3 and answer the following questions. What was the biggest problem Beethoven faced in his life To overcome it, what did he try share with his brother in secret seek for different ways to continue composing music return to stage with Symphony No. 9 Careful reading Read para.4 and complete the blanks. About the first movement The first movement starts quietly, but _____ 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 genius as a composer. About the fourth movement All the different variations are connected in to a final _____. all of a sudden energetic desperate lows with ease joyful chorus determination uplifting highs suffering strong will The fourth movement 内容 Post reading Qualities of Beethoven diligent 勤奋的 talented 有天赋的 devoted 投入的 passionate 热情的 optimistic 乐观的 creative 有创造力的 determined 有决心的 What qualities can we learn from Beethoven 2023.10.13 THANKS!
