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课件网) Unit 5 Music Period 5 Reading for Writing Warming-up “ Music is the medicine of the mind. ” — John A. Logan How do you interpret this sentence Think and share your view. Reading Activity 1: Look at the picture and make a prediction. Sarah Williams What do you find about Sarah in the picture Where What How … Reading Activity 2: Read the speech and answer the questions. 1. What was Sarah’s problem 2. How did music help her during her difficult time 3. What is her advice to others Sarah had a serious disease which was difficult to cure. It made her feel much better because it is the “medicine of the mind”. Her advice to others is to use music to help when you have problems. Reading Activity 3: Listen to the speech and think about the question. What are the characteristics of the language that the author uses to introduce her story and her feelings Good morning! My name is Sarah Williams. It’s an honour to be here and to share with you the story of how music has had an impact on my life. (Paragraph 1) Reading Have you ever faced a time when things looked dark and you had no hope at all Two years ago, I was told I had a serious disease which was difficult to cure. My body ached all the time, and thus I thought I didn’t have much longer to live. I was very afraid and I felt so alone and discouraged. (Paragraph 2) Then one day, I had to go through a two-hour medical treatment. The doctor wanted me to relax. So he had me listen to some music, and one of the songs was “Happy”. The song made me feel so much better that from then on I began to listen to music all the time. John A. Logan said, “Music is the medicine of the mind.” And it’s true. Music helped me recover. (Paragraph 2) Activity 3: Listen to the speech and think about the question. Reading Music gave me happiness. When I listened to music, it made my spirits fly like a kite in the wind. Music gave me strength and brought me relief. It was the rock I leant on to become strong and to get through those hard times. Moreover, music gave me hope and a sense of satisfaction. It became my best friend. It spoke words of encouragement to the deepest part of my being. (Paragraph 3) Of course, I hope none of you have to go through the same kind of suffering that I did. At the same time, we all go through various periods when we feel sad or alone. During those times, music can help you in the same way that it helped me. I hope all of you will somehow begin to treasure music and make it a part of your life. Thank you! (Paragraph 4) Activity 3: Listen to the speech and think about the question. What are the characteristics of the language that the author uses to introduce her story and her feelings Straightforward Easy to understand Rhetorical devices used 修辞手法 暗喻 Metaphor 拟人 Personification 明喻 Simile 设问 Rhetorical question 重复 Repetition 引用 Quote Activity 4: Summarize the characteristics of the language. Reading 暗喻 ... ...
