内容正文:
Music
Module 4
1
Guzheng
lute
Mandolin
Konghou
Harp
Yueqin
Pipa
Twelve Girls Band
Twelve Girls Band
Guzheng
Pipa
Erhu
Dizi
Xiao
Yangqin
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3
Para 4
Para 5
Para 6
e. The brief Introduction of the band
d. The band’s influence and achievements
c. The origins of Twelve Girls Band
a. The members’ backgrounds
f. The group’s appeal and their style of music
b. Summary
Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Read again and answer the questions.
1. What’s the origin of the name of the band ?
2. What kind of music do they play?
3. Do you think the band is popular?
Find evidence from the text to support your view.
What’s the origin of the name of the band?
Twelve
Chinese numerology ---- 12 months in a year
ancient mythology ---- 12 jinchai
Yuefang
The female chamber orchestras that played in the royal courts of the Tang Dynasty.
Read again and answer the questions.
1. What’s the origin of the name of the band ?
2. What kind of music do they play?
3. Do you think the band is popular?
Find evidence from the text to support your view.
They play traditional instruments but a broad variety of Chinese and international music.
Discussion:
What kind of music do you like best?
Tell about your favorite band or musician.
1. 十二个
One dozen
2. 在某人二十多岁
In one’s twenties
3. 各种各样的乐器
A variety of musical instruments
4. 最卖座的音乐组合
A best-selling act
5. 美国音乐界
The US music scene
6. 利用
Draw upon
7. 融合;混合
mix… with…
8. 精通各种乐器的演奏家
Skilled multi-instrumentalists
9. 深受人们喜爱的经典作品
A much-loved classic
10. 尊崇自己的民族音乐遗产
Honour its musical heritage
11. 展现对…的真正热爱
Show a genuine love for…
12. 经久不衰的流行乐曲
Long-lasting pop tunes
The group honours its musical heritage and shows a genuine love for all styles of music.
n. 荣誉;尊敬;勋章
v. 尊敬,尊崇
in honour of 为了纪念…;为了向…表示敬意
It’s one’s honour to do sth. 做某事是某人的荣幸
be honoured for 因为…而受到尊敬/获得荣誉
be honoured as 被尊为…
be/feel honoured to do sth./of doing sth. 做某事而感到荣幸
as
to be invited
去掉第二个the
12
It is an honour for me/my honour to g