内容正文:
Listening and Speaking
Unit 5 MUSIC
Learning Objectives
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
1. Use appropriate vocabulary and structures to discuss music preferences.
2. Learn about paraphrase.
3. Enjoy different types of music and learn about their features.
4. Apply critical thinking skills when evaluating and discussing music preferences.
1. What is the picture about?
An orchestra[ˈɔ:kɪstrə] is performing.
2. What kind of music do you think they are performing?
Classical music / symphony
clarinet(单簧管)
flute
(长笛)
French horn
(圆号)
piano
violin
Lead-in
Music is the universal language of mankind.
--- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Music is the one language through which all humans, regardless of their different languages and cultures, can all communicate and find common ground(共同点)
Lead-in
What types of music do you know?
rock
jazz
country music
Pop music
Chinese traditional
classical
Hip-pop
Folk Music
(民族音乐)
Before-listening
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In the pictures below, He / She is _________.
conducting an orchestra
playing the guqin
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3
1
4
playing the guitar
singing or rapping
Match the pictures with the correct types of music.
A.Chinese traditional B.classical C.country music D.hip-hop
B
A
C
D
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A reporter from the school newspaper is interviewing students about music. Listen to the interviews. Draw lines between the words to make complete sentences. Some words will not be used.
While-listening
The first student likes to
The second student likes to
The third student likes to
dance to
listen to
play
sing
Chinese traditional songs.
classical music.
hip-pop music.
country music.
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The reporter paraphrased some of the answers the students gave him. Listen to the interviews again and complete the sentences with the words you hear.
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Paraphrase
When you want to explain something difficult to somebody, it is helpful to use easier words with the same meaning. This will help you make it easier to understand.
e.g. A: I’m not quite myself today.