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Unit7 Art
Lesson3 A musical genius
The Orchestra is playing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.
Guess the meaning of some words
A music score consists of many notes.
Wonderful music pieces are conducted by an excellent conductor who directs the musicians of an orchestra.
Fast Reading: Scan Para. 1 and do the multiple choices
1. What is Beethoven most famous for?
A. His piano performances.
B. Conducting orchestras.
C. Composing music.
2. Where was Beethoven born?
A. In Germany. B. In Canada. C. In France.
Occupation
Birthplace
Fast Reading: Scan Para. 1 and do the multiple choices
3. What big challenge did Beethoven face?
A. He became deaf.
B. He became blind.
C. He was unable to walk.
4. How many pieces of music did Beethoven write?
A. More than 100. B. More than 200. C. More than 300.
Life challenge
Achievements
Fast Reading: Match paragraphs with the following headings.
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3-6
Composing of Symphony No. 9
General information
Performance of Symphony No. 9
Intensive reading: Read the passage and fill in the table.
Time feeling Evidence
After finishing the symphony
Before the performance
During the performance
After the performance Bethoven:
Audience:
Time Feeling Evidence
After finishing the symphony
Before the performance
During the performance
Bethoven:
Audience:
After the
performance
proud;satisfied;happy;
excited;relieved
sat back and smiled;
proudly signed his
name
afraid;worried
Bethoven was afraid
that...
concentrated;focused
jumped about;
waved his arms wildly;
turned the pages madly
absorbed;content;shocked
excited;shocked
continue conducting
jumped to their feet;
clapping;cheering;
waving their hats
Let's draw a mind map
Post reading
1. How did Caroline feel when she said “ The one person in the room who didn’t hear the symphony — and never would — was the very man who composed it.”?
2. What qualities does Beethoven have?
3. Do you think Beethoven is a genius? What’s your
understanding of “Genius”?
Think and share
Quotes about genius
1. Genius only means hard-working all one’s life.
2. Doing easily what others find difficult is talent; doing what is impossible for talent is genius.
3. Genius is one percent inspiration,ninety-nine percent perspiration.
Ambitious
Great
Enthusiastic
Never give up
Intelligent
Unique
Strong-willed
Let's enjoy the most famous part in Symphony No. 9.
Discuss how you feel when listening to his music.
Homework
1. Improve your mind map.
2. Write a short passage to introduce
Beethoven.
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