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课件网) UNIT 4 The Universal Language -- Reading 1. Recite some new words and phrases. 2. Get a general understanding of this article. 3. Develop a positive taste towards music. Learning aims: Do you like music Brainstorming: What is your favourite music Symphony No.4 in B flat major, Op.60 Try to predict the main idea of this passage. Understanding culture through music Email What is the genre of this passage Vocabulary 1.Austrian adj 奥地利的，奥地利人的 2.composer n 作曲家，作曲者 3.symphony n交响曲 4.concerto n 协奏曲 5.Polish adj 波兰的，波兰人的，波兰语的 6.compose vt&vi 作曲；组成；撰写；使镇静 7.deserve vt 值得，应得 8.tear apart 使(关系密切的人)分离，分开 Vocabulary 9.pleasant adj 令人愉快的,可喜的；友好的,和善的 10.whisper vi&vt 耳语，低语；私下说；沙沙作响n 低语；轻柔的声音 11.dramatic adj 激动人心的，引人瞩目的；突然的；戏剧的；夸张的 12.weep vi&vt 哭泣，流泪 13.overcome vt 受到...的极大影响；克服,解决；战胜 14.sorrow n 悲伤，悲痛；伤心事 15.grave n 坟墓；死去，死亡adj 严重的；严肃的 16.transform vi&vt (使)变形，(使)改观，(使)转化 Butterfly Lovers What performance did he watch Hi Lucy, So glad to get your email. I hope everything is fine with you. Last night, I watched a performance of Butterfly Lovers, a beautiful violin concerto composed by He Zhanhao and Chen Gang. It’s a piece that really deserves to be heard. 露丝： 你好！很高兴收到你的电邮。希望你一切都好。昨晚吗，我观看了一场《梁祝》的演出，这是由何占豪、陈钢创作的一部动听的小提琴协奏曲，这部作品真的值得一听。 Why does Harry quote（引用） “Take Me Home, Country Roads” in his email One of the features of country music is that it shows the peaceful green fields and simple life of the countryside through its simple tunes and beautiful lyrics. To support his viewpoint, Harry quotes part of the lyrics from “Take Me Home, Country Roads”, which is a typical example. By reading the lyrics, Stephen is able to imagine the beautiful image of the rural American countryside. Read the emails again carefully and complete the notes. torn apart by their families fast and cheerful Western instruments the blues and folk music hardship, heartbreak and hope simple life of the countryside Summary Group Work – Make a profile of your favorite singer or band Use the following questions an expressions to help you. Who is your favorite singer or band What do you like about the singer or band/Why do you like him/her/them What are your favorite songs by the singer or band How do you feel when you listen to them Name: Lauv Jobs: American singer-songwriter（创作型歌手) Born: 1994年8月8日 Nickname: 六公主 Songs: “I like me better” “Modern Loneliness” Reasons: His character is a little shy and that’s cute. But more significantly, his songs can always strike a chord (产生共鸣) with me. Who is John Denver We may come from different countries, have different skin colors, and even have different political views on international affairs. But music ... ...
