Unit 7 Period 5 Lesson 3 A Musical Genius—Reading Comprehension （课件）-【步步高】2023-2024学年高一英语必修第三册（北师大版2019）

Period 5 Lesson 3 A Musical Genius—Reading Comprehension UNIT 7 ART 读前清障 精读课文 读前 清障 3 Ⅰ.匹配单词 1.hesitate　　 A.a position of having control over sb/sth；responsibility for sb/sth 2.struggle B.to make a movement or sound to give sb a message，an order，etc. 3.charge C.to be slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous 4.signal D.to continue doing sth that has already been started; to continue being done 5.proceed E.to try very hard to do sth when it is difficult or when there are a lot of problems Ⅱ.选词填空 refer to，give up，after all，take charge of 返 回 1.He won’t the company until his father retires from his position. 2.Keep in mind that no matter what happens，never your dream. 3.When I mentioned such a young girl，I didn’t his daughter. 4.You should forgive him for his forgetfulness； ，he is over seventy. take charge of give up refer to after all 精读 课文 6 By the end of this period, students will be able to: 1.read and talk about Ludwig van Beethoven; 2.get more information of Beethoven and his symphony No.9; 3.learn some good qualities from Beethoven. CONTENTS Pre-reading I While-reading II Post-reading III Sentences analysis IV 8 I was born in Germany. People regarded me as one of the greatest composers in the history of music. During my lifetime, I composed more than 130 musical works. I became deaf at the age of 26 and was completely deaf in my later years. Ludwig van Beethoven Let’s do a quiz and guess who he/ she is. Who am I? Pre-reading A Musical Genius Everyone knows that Ludwig van Beethoven is a musical genius but few might know how he created Symphony No. 9 in D minor and how its first show went. Can you guess what the text may talk about according to the title, picture and the introductory paragraph? The text may talk about _______________________ __________________________________________. Let’s learn the story of Ludwig van Beethoven and check your prediction. Beethoven’s composing Symphony No. 9 and its first performance. 1. What’s the main idea of the text? A．The first show of Ludwig van Beethoven. B．The creating process of the ninth symphony. C．The musical genius Ludwig van Beethoven. D．The Ludwig van Beethoven’s skills on the piano. √ Activity 1 Fast-reading for basic information. While-reading 2. Read the passage quickly and match the main idea with each paragraph. Para.1　　 A．During the first performance Para.2 B．After the first performance Para.3 C．General information about Beethoven Para.4 D．Composing of Symphony No.9 Para.5 E．Final thought: a musical genius in a silent world Para.6 F．Before the first performance A music genius Part 1—Para(s). ______: General information about Beethoven Part 2—Para(s). ______: Composing of Symphony No. 9 Part 3—Para(s). ______: _____________ of Symphony No. 9 Figure out the structure of the text. 1 2 3-6 Performance 1．How does the first paragraph mainly develop? A. By providing examples. B. By making comparisons. C. By following the order of time. D. By following the order of importance. Activity 2　Careful-reading for details Part 1(Para.1) √ 2．What is Beethoven most famous for? A. His piano performances. B. Conducting orchestras. C. Singing songs. D. Composing music. √ 3.What big challenge did Beethoven face? A. He became deaf. B. He became blind. C. He was unable to walk. D. He became dumb. √ 4．What did Beethoven do after he lost his hearing? A．He stopped writing music pieces. B．He never gave in. C．He lost his heart. D．He went to see a doctor. √ 5. Complete the table. Name Nationality Life experience · In his twenties: He was famous for __________________. · Then: He began to lose ______________. · In the end: He continued to ___________. Works · He produced some amazing pieces, including _______________, _____ piano pieces, and an _____. · He wrote ______________ musical works, including his _________________________. Ludwing van Beethoven German his skills on the piano his hearing write music nine symphonies five opera more than 130 Symphony No.9 in D minor When and where did Beethoven finish his ninth symphony? In February 1824, at his little house in Vienna, Austria. 2. How did Beethoven feel when he finished the symphony? Proud, happy, excited, satisfied. 3. Can you find any sentences in the passage that describe his feelings? (1) …Beethoven sat back in his chair and smiled. (2) As he proudly signed his name… and tried to imagine how people would respond… Part 2 (Para.2) 19 1. Figure out how Beethoven felt before and during the performance and find the evidence. Part 3 (Paras.3-6) Time Beethoven’s feeling Evidence Before the performance ___________________ During the performance ___________________ afraid, worried concentrated, focused Beethoven was_______ that the performance would be a disaster. Beethoven jumped about… ______his arms wildly…_______turned the pages … _______in the score afraid waved madly buried 2.What is the theatre’s musical director Michael Umlauf’s attitude towards Beethoven? A．Negative. B．Supportive. C．Unfriendly. D．Indifferent(漠不关心的)． √ 3. What can we infer from paragraph 4? A. Michael Umlauf performed better than Beethoven. B. The audience didn’t understand Beethoven’s music. C. The audience liked and admired Beethoven very much. D. Beethoven performed on the stage for less than an hour. √ 4．What does “his head buried in the score” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Beethoven felt a little shy. B. Beethoven didn’t look at the audience. C. Beethoven was lost in his performance. D. Beethoven forgot his score. √ 5. 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.”？ She felt very sorry that Beethoven couldn’t hear the music he composed. It was such a pity and she might feel it unfair for him. 6. Why did most of the audience have no idea that he was deaf? Because the performance was such a great success. The audience might think Beethoven was deeply lost in his own music. 1．Which words can best describe Beethoven? A. Selfish and cold-hearted. B. Talented and strong-minded. C. Weak but helpful. D. Talented but lazy. Further reading √ 2．Which section of a newspaper does the text probably come from? A．Technology. B．Travel. C．Medicine. D．Music. √ 1．Which part of the story about Beethoven impresses you most? Why?(Critical Thinking) When he lost his hearing, he didn’t give up. Because he had a strong will, from whom I can learn so much to get over the difficulties I’m likely to come across in the future. Post-reading Activity 1　Discussion 2. Suppose you are a reporter，and you’ve got an opportunity to interview Ludwig van Beethoven，what do you want to know from him? (Creative Thinking) Suggested answers: ●What do you think is the most important for a man to be sucessful? ●Can you give some advice for the people who are in trouble? Doing easily what others find difficult is talent; doing what is impossible for talent is genius. Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.     What is A GENIUS? Ambitious Great Enthusiastic Never give up Intelligent Unique Strong-willed Reflection Beethoven was born in Germany. He is regarded 1.____ one of the greatest composers in the history of music. Unfortunately，he 2.________(begin) to lose his hearing in his twenties. He thought about giving up，but he continued to write music until his death in 1827. Beethoven produced some 3._________ (amaze) pieces, including his Symphony No.9 in D minor. One day in February 1824，Beethoven’s ninth symphony was 4._____ (final) completed. Before the performance, Beethoven was afraid that the performance would be 5.____ disaster. After all, he could not hear his orchestra—even if he is a musical genius. Activity 2　Summary as began amazing finally a The audience did not hesitate 6._________(clap) and cheer loudly as Beethoven walked out onto the stage.For more than an hour，Beethoven jumped about in front of the orchestra,7._________(wave) his arms wildly in the air，and madly turning the pages of his score. As the final, joyous note signalled the end of the symphony, the audience jumped to their 8._____(foot), clapping, cheering and waving their hats. But Beethoven continued conducting, his head buried in the score. It was not until one of the singers took his arm and turned him to face the audience 9._____ Beethoven realised his symphony was a success. The audience was shocked, most of 10._______ had no idea that Beethoven was deaf! to clap waving feet that whom 1. As he proudly signed his name at the bottom of the page, Beethoven tried to imagine how people would respond when they heard it for the first time. [句式分析]　本句是一个_____________句。As引导_____________从句；主句中的how引导______从句，when引导_________从句。 [自主翻译]　 Sentences Analysis 主从复合 时间状语 宾语 时间状语 他自豪地在页面底部署下名字，同时努力想象人们第一次听到它时会有什么反应。 2. After all, what use is a conductor who could not hear his orchestra—even if he is a musical genius? [句式分析]　本句是一个____________句。 ____________________是主句；who 引导_______从句，修饰先行词_____________；even if引导________从句。 [自主翻译] 　 主从复合 让步状语 定语 a conductor what use is a conductor 毕竟，一个听不到自己的管弦乐队的指挥，即使他是音乐天才，能有什么用呢？ 3．The whole time, Umlauf stood quietly by his side, skilfully guiding the orchestra through the most amazing piece of music the world had ever known. [句式分析]　本句是一个___________句。______是主句；guiding the orchestra...是现在分词短语作__________；the world had ever known是省略了关系代词___________的______从句，修饰music。 [自主翻译]　 主从复合 伴随状语 that/which 而奥姆洛夫一直安静地站在他身边，巧妙地指挥管弦乐队演奏这首世界上最神奇的音乐作品。 定语 4．It was not until Caroline Unger, one of the singers, took his arm and turned him to face the audience that the great man realised his symphony was a success. [句式分析]　本句是_____句型。It was...that...强调了____________ not until...；one of the singers是Caroline Unger的__________；his symphony was a success是省略了______的________从句。 [自主翻译]　 强调 宾语 时间状语 直到歌手卡罗琳·昂格尔拉着他的手臂转向观众，这位伟人才意识到他的交响乐取得了成功。 同位语 that Homework Review what we have learnt and preview language points. 返 回 千与千寻 (钢琴版) 昼夜 钢琴翻奏 | 指尖孕育天籁之音, track 50, disc 0 Blues 132184.67 $$