(
课件网) Unit 5 Reading for Writing Write a speech How can music help us and change our life Warm up release our pressure make us relaxed and peaceful give us courage and power keep us company offer us joy and comfort make us strong in mind calm us down Lead-in: Have you heard this song How do you feel about it 1 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 Reading: Match the main idea with each paragraph 2 Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Para 5 Sarah’s personal experience How music helps her during her hard time Sarah’s advice End the speech Introduce her and the speech 1 Read for the structure of the speech greetings self-introduction topic personal experiences personal feelings conclusion Thank the audience Ending Body Beginning 2 Read the speech and anwer the questions. (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 The serious disease and her aching body made her afraid, alone, discouraged and hopeless. Music comforted her and helped her recover. go through a tough time be healed(治愈) by music Read the speech and anwer the questions (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 happiness strength and relief hope and satisfaction friendship and encouragement 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. Music has a _____ impact on Sarah's life. 4. What is Sarah's advice to others Treasure music and make it a part of one's life. 5. What kind of person is Sarah Considerate Helpful Persuasive noticeable(显著的) Reading for structure E: Introd ... ...
