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B4 U2 Extended reading
Step 1 Read the article and match the main idea to each paragraph.
Para. 1 The first-ever performance of Symphony No. 9
Para. 2 Beethoven's attitude in face of the loss of hearing
Para. 3 Beethoven's reputation and achievements
Para. 4 Beethoven's life journey before his late twenties
Para. 5 Introduction to Symphony No. 9
Step 2 Structure
Part 1 Para. 1
The scene of the live ____________ by Beethoven
Beethoven Part 2 Paras. 2–3
a remarkable life _______________ of Beethoven
Part 3 Para. 4
____________ to Symphony No. 9
Part 4 Para. 5
Beethoven’s _______________________
Step 3 Multiple choice
1.When did Beethoven begin to lose his hearing?
A.When he was a teenager.
B.When he was twenty years old.
C.When he was about thirty.
D.Several years before his death.
2.What can’t the audience sense in Beethoven’s Symphony No.9?
A.A strong will to fight against difficulties in life.
B.A light mood towards life.
C.Low spirits when people suffer from hardships.
D.A strong determination to overcome difficulties.
3.Why did Beethoven put one end of a pencil in his mouth and the other end against the instrument?
A.To feel the notes.
B.To stay awake.
C.To make him look funny.
D.To hear the sound of music clearly.
4.What do we know about Beethoven’s Symphony No.9?
A.It was composed when he was deaf.
B.It consists of four movements.
C.It was a grand finale to his life.
D.All of the above.
5.Which of the following words can be used to describe Beethoven and his life?
①romantic ②bitter ③modest ④outgoing ⑤determined ⑥talented
A.①②④ B.②③⑤ C.②⑤⑥ D.①③⑥
Step 4 Detailed reading
Task 1 Read Para.1 and answer the following questions.
1. What happened on 7 May 1824 in Vienna?
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2. What was wrong with Beethoven at that time?
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Task 2 Read Paras.2-3 and fill