(
课件网) Reading for Writing Unit 5 Music To read a passage and identify language features of a speech. To write a speech about how music has helped you or someone you know. release our pressure make us relaxed and peaceful give us courage and power keep us company offer us comfort Lead-in: How can music help us and change our life 1 Brainstorming relieve my pressure /cheer me up give me hope and strength reduce my pain and anxiety keep me company and offer me comfort calm me down before exams/ competitions Pre-Reading Sarah Williams How does music work to cure Sarah Williams Pre-reading How can music help us and change our life release our pressure make us relaxed and peaceful give us courage and power keep us company offer us comfort Read the speech and answer the questions. While-reading (A) 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. 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. (B)John A. Logan said, “Music is the medicine of the mind.” And it's true. Music helped me recover. 1.What was Sarah’s problem 2. How did music help her during her difficult time Sarah’s Problem:the disease Sarah’s solution:the music Sarah had a serious disease which was difficult to cure, and she was very afraid and felt so alone and discouraged. The song“Happy”made her feel so much better and helped her recover. (C) Music gave me happiness. When I listened to music, (D)it made my spirits fly like a kite in the wind. (C) Music gave me strength and brought me relief. (E) It was the rock I leant on to become strong and to get through those hard times. Moreover, (C) music gave me hope and a sense of satisfaction. (F) It became my best friend. It spoke words of encouragement to the deepest part of my being. 3.What did music bring to Sarah Sarah’s personal feeling about music 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. 4.What is Sarah's advice to others Sarah’s advice to others about music Happiness. Strength and relief. Hope and satisfaction. Friendship and Encouragement. Treasure music and make it a part of one's life. Welcome the audience Introduce oneself Introduce the topic Sarah's personal anecdote（story/experience）about the topic(music) Sarah's personal feelings ab ... ...
