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Unit 2 The universal language
Extended reading & Project
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语篇理解
Task 1 整体理解
Skim the passage and fill in the blanks.
Para.1 Beethoven’s Symphony No.9 achieved great 1. _______.
Para.2 Beethoven showed extraordinary musical talent when he was a child,but lost 2. _______in his twenties.
Para.3 The loss of hearing deeply depressed Beethoven,but he didn’t 3.
_______,trying his best to make his life full of music.
success
hearing
give up
Para.4 Beethoven’s Symphony No.9,which perhaps reflect his 4. ________
and his 5. __________to fight it,became one of the most famous and treasured pieces in the history of classical music.
Para.5 Beethoven was regarded as one of the greatest musicians for his amazing 6. ____________and his 7. _____________.
suffering
strong will
achievements
determination
Task 2 细节探究
1.Choose the best answer.
(1)How did the audience respond to Beethoven’s Symphony No.9?
A.Disappointed. B.Surprised.
C.Incredible. D.Enthusiastic.
(2)Why is Mozart mentioned in