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课件网) Unit 2 The universal language Extended reading (1) Lead-in Do you know the name of this song Who wrote this song It’s Ode to Joy (欢乐颂) from Symphony No.9(第九交响曲), the fourth movement(乐章). It was composed by Beethoven, a classical musician from German. Share what you know about Beethoven! Lead-in born in Germany every orchestra （管弦乐队） plays his works composer & pianist music genius suffer from loss of hearing Lead-in Key words about Beethoven Extended reading -- P 25 Beethoven: a remarkable life Prediction What aspects will the article talk about Structure & main idea Part 1 (Para1) The first-ever performance of _____ Part 2 (Para 2-3) Beethoven's _____before his late twenties and his attitudes in the face of _____ Part 3 (Para 4) _____ to Symphony No.9 Part 4 (Para 5) Beethoven's reputation and _____ Symphony No.9 life journey the loss of hearing Introduction achievements Highlight Life and work Fast reading Flashback 闪回（倒叙） Can you find the transitional sentence Writing technique P 26 It serves as a link between the preceding scene of the first-ever performance of Symphony No. 9 and Beethoven’s life journey that is described in the following paragraphs. What's its function Draw a timeline to show the early life journey of Beethoven. Para. 2 Detailed reading As a gifted child Not long after As a teenager In his late twenties Being pushed to study music day and night Being appreciated for his piano performance Enjoying a reputation as a wonderful young musician Suffering the worst twist: gradual loss of hearing What's the purpose of mentioning Mozart’s predications on Beethoven To express his appreciation to Beethoven To reveal Beethoven's extraordinary talent 1. What was the biggest problem Beethoven faced in his life 2. How did he feel 3. How did he try to overcome this problem Para. 3 1. The loss of hearing -- the biggest problem Beethoven faced in his life. Para. 3 In a letter to his brother, he wrote like this: “...How could I possibly admit a weakness in the one sense which should be more perfect in me than in others, a sense which I once possessed in the greatest perfection...” 2. What was his attitude towards the problem At first, he wanted to keep it a secret. Even in his darkest moments, however, he never abandoned hope. He was determined to live a life full of music. 3. To overcome the problem, he used a variety of hearing aids. When composing music at the piano, he would put one end of a pencil in his mouth and place the other end against the instrument. In this way, he could feel the notes. What was his change in mood depressed upset unacceptable hopeful determined delighted... Further thinking What personality did Beethoven show during his struggle against the fate diligence optimism persistence dedication fearlessness ... Further thinking t_____ c_____ d_____ p_____ alent reativity etermination assion 我要扼住命运的喉咙，它将无法使我完全屈服。 ... ...
