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课件网) Unit 2 The universal language Integrated skills Introducing your favourite singer or band Let's share My favourite singer or band Who is your favourite Chinese singer Jay Chou Lead-in Yichun Shan Chusheng Chen Who is your favourite foreign singer Justin Bieber Lead-in Taylor Swift Adam Lambert If you want to know more about your favourite singer or band, what would you do Pre-listening Guess the content of the school radio programme. Go through the statements of part A1 and circle the key information. Predict the possible answers of part A2 . Hot Hits and Super Sounds Jacky is listening to a school radio programme about music. Listen and finish the exercises below. A A1 Listen and decide the following statements true(T) or false(F). Listening 1. Hot Hits and Super Sounds is being broadcast for tht first time. 2. The programme lasts for an hour every day. 3. Listeners can choose songs to be played for their friends. 4. Listeners' stories will be shared on the radio every other week. T / F T / F T / F T / F Page 22 When is the programme At 12 noon every (1) _____ What is broadcast (2) _____ as well as old catchy tunes Different types of music, from the blues to jazz, from pop to (3) _____ Stories about (4) _____ How can listeners take part Let the host know what they want to hear by getting in touch on (5) _____ Share their personal musical journey and be invited to be (6) _____ A2 Listen to the announcement again and complete the notes. Hot Hits and Super Sounds Why is the new show started Friday Modern hits rock and roll singers, bands and their music the school forum guest DJ It aims to let students take a break from their busy studies and relax themselves in the world of music. appreaciation After listening to the radio programme, Jacky has found an article about his favourite band. P23 The Fab Four “Fab” means “fabulous or extremely good”. The Fab Four stands for the Beatles, which had four members. Introduction What do you know about the Beatles handsome and versatile guitarist bassist lead guitarist drummer Brief introduction: The Beatles is the most famous British rock band of the 20th century. It was originally formed in 1959, and finally founded in 1962, Liverpool. In 1970, due to the difference of opinions, the Beatles announced their breakup. Before their breakup, the band had issued more than 20 albums. Members: John Lennon Ringo Starr Paul McCartney George Harrison Songs: Love Me Do Abbey Road Yesterday Help Hey Jude Let It Be Yellow Submarine … Is there a song by the Beatles that impresses you most 1. How popular was the Beatles in 1965 2. Was the writer crazy about the band Find the details. 3. What does the writer think of the Beatles B Reading Read the article about Jacky’s favourite band and answer the questions below. Page 23 1. How popular was the Beatles in 1965 The whole country was in a state of “Beatlemania”. Beatlemania mania: a strong desire for some ... ...
