Unit 2 The Universal Language Extended reading & Project 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语译林版（2020）选择性必修第一册

Unit2 THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE Extend Reading and Project Teaching objectives Tell the story of Beethoven's remarkable life; Give a brief introduction to Beethoven's Symphony No.9; Find out the qualities of Beethoven as a great musician; Analyze what makes a great musician and explain the reasons; Master the writing techniques of this article. Lead-in What do you know about Beethoven? Let’s have a look together. Ludwig van Beethoven The Saint of Music The King of Symphony Fame at a young age But was everything really that smooth sailing? About Beethoven A veritable genius Gift in music from a young age Harsh upbringing Forced by his father to practice music relentlessly from a young age About Beethoven Resolve and responsibility After mother’s death , he took charge of his family at 17. A genius in adversity "In adversity, the genius shines brightest." About Beethoven Deafness : The Silent Muse of Beethoven In the silent world, Beethoven found his own voice. He crafted a world without sound that could nevertheless move hearts. look at the title and the photos. Beethoven : a remarkable life 1. What do you expect to read about this text? Pre-reading A. News report. B. Science article.（科学论文） C. Biography.（人物传记） 2. What kind of article is it? Features of biography : (1) title: direct and concise (2) para 1 : background information (3) language: objective and formal Discussion Perseverance and hard work What do you think are the main reasons for Beethoven’s success? Daring to innovate and experiment Passion for music Match the main idea with each paragraph. (1)Para. 1 A.Introduction to Symphony No.9 . (2)Para. 2 B. Beethoven’s life journey before his late twenties . (3)Para. 3 C. Beethoven’s reputation and achievements. (4)Para. 4 D. The first-ever performance of Symphony (5)Para. 5 E. Beethoven’s attitudes in the face of the loss n.成就 v. achieve Of hearing No.9. Read para 1 and answer the following questions. What happened on 7 May 1824 in Vienna? What was wrong with Beethoven at that time? How did the audience react to Beethoven's performance? Para 1 Para 2 (1) (2) (3) (4) Fill in the following flow chart about Beethoven’s life journey. As a gifted child Not long after As a teenager In late twenties Para 3 Read Para 3 and answer the second question of part A on page 26 . What do you think makes a great musician? Beethoven suffered from the loss of hearing ,which could be the most terrible thing to happen to a musician . To overcome this problem , he used a variety of hearing aids . He would put one end of a pencil in his mouth and place the other end against the instrument . In this way ,he could feel the notes. Read para 4 and complete the notes below. Para 4 suddenly energetic determination desperate lows uplifting highs suffering strong will with ease joyful chorus Finish question 3 in part A on page 26 based on the notes above. How can you briefly introduce Beethoven’s Symphony No.9 using the information in the article? Para. 5 What do you think of Beethoven and his Symphony No.9? Read para 5 and answer the following question. Para. 5 Read para. 5 and choose the correct answer. . Which of the following is NOT true according to the text about Beethoven's Symphony No. 9? It was Beethoven's last great work. It was performed in Vienna. C. Beethoven died less than two years after the concert. D. Beethoven is regarded as one of the most remarkable musicians. Summary Beethoven : a remarkable life Para1:The first-ever performance of Symphony No.9 Para2:Beethoven’s life journey before his late twenties. Para3:Beethoven’s attitude in the face of the loss of hearing. Para4: Introduction to Symphony No.9. Para5:Beethoven’s reputation and achievements. Post-reading Retell The loss of his hearing (deep) depressed Beethoven. He was so upset that, at first, he wanted to keep it a secret. In a letter to his brothers, he wrote,“... how could I__ (possible) admit a weakness in the one sense which should be more perfect in me than in __ ，a sense which I once possessed in the greatest perfection ..” Even in his __ (dark) moments , however, Beethoven never abandoned hope._ his hearing loss, he was determined to find a way to continue living a life full of music. He used a ___ (vary) of hearing aids to try to increase the amount of sound he could take __ When __ (compose) music at the piano, he would put one end of a pencil in his mouth and place the other end _ the instrument so that he could feel the notes. Although Beethoven was able to continue composing music , it became ____ (increasing) difficult for him to perform in public. When Beethoven———_ (present) Symphony No.9 in Vienna in 1824, it was his first time on stage in over ten years. deeply possibly others darkest Despite variety in composing increasingly presented Discussion 1. What qualities do you think of Beethoven ? Make a list of the qualities. Qualities of Beethoven optimism determination desire devotion talent passion persistence creativity diligence …… Important sentences 1.作为一个天才，贝多芬被他父亲驱使着日夜学习音乐。 As a gifted child , Beethoven was pushed by his father to study music day and night. 句子仿写 这个文化项目是政府在2008年发起的。 被动：The Culture project was launched by the government in 2008. 主动：The government launched the culture project in 2008. 2.当他还是青少年时，他就已经作为一名出色的年轻音乐家而享有盛誉。 By the time he was a teenager, he had already enjoyed a reputation as a wonderful young musician. 句子仿写： 到她20岁时，她已经作为一位有成就的艺术家而声名远扬。 By the time she turned 20, she had already gained a reputation as an accomplished artist. 3.尽管听力受损，贝多芬还是下定决心用心来创作音乐，继续过上充满音乐的生活。 Despite his hearing loss, Beethoven was determined to find a way to continue living a life full of music.”。 句子仿写 尽管她最初有所疑虑，但她还是下定决心要鼓起勇气接受新的挑战。 Despite her initial doubts, she was determined to find the courage to take on the new challenge. Project Which song would your group like to research? Why do you choose this song? Making a profile of an English song.(example) Discuss and choose your favourite English songs by answering the following questions. Homework Write a article about the text by using what’s been learned. THANK YOU! $$