Unit 5 Music Reading and Thinking 阅读课讲义及练习-2026-2027学年高中英语人教版必修第二册

Unit 5 Reading and Thinking （阅读课讲义） Unit 5 Music Reading and Thinking — 阅读课讲义 I. Lead in — 音乐类型猜猜看 Think & Share: What kind of music do you like? Why? Share with your partner. Useful Expressions: 1. I like... because... 1. My favorite kind of music is... 1. It makes me feel... 1. I enjoy listening to... when... II. Pre-reading Activity 1: Word-Meaning Matching 词汇连连看 Match each word with its correct definition. Draw a line to connect. 1. ordinary ______ B. a prize given for achievement 2. enable ______ F. to give someone a feeling of excitement and confidence 3. perform ______ D. to act, sing, or play music for an audience 4. inspire ______ A. to give someone the ability or opportunity to do something 5. award ______ C. normal, not special 6. stage ______ E. a raised platform where performers stand Activity 2: Contextual Vocabulary 语境填空 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box. ordinary enable perform inspire award stage 1. A virtual choir connects ______ people together from around the world. 1. The Internet can ______ people to share their voices online. 1. Choir members ______ alone on video and upload it to the Internet. 1. The girl's video ______ Whitacre to create the virtual choir. 1. Eric Whitacre is an ______-winning composer and conductor. 1. The Virtual Youth Choir was first seen on ______ in the UK. Activity 3: Prediction 读前预测 Look at the title "The Virtual Choir" and the photos. What do you think the text is mainly about? A. A traditional choir performing in a concert hall B. How technology enables people to sing together online C. The history of choral music D. How to record music videos at home III. While Reading Part 1: Fast Reading Activity 1: Paragraph Main Idea Matching 段落主旨匹配 Match each paragraph with its main idea. Para 1 _______ A. The development and growth of the virtual choir Para 2 _______ B. The influence and significance of the virtual choir Para 3 _______ C. What a virtual choir is and how it was created Para 4 _______ D. Eric Whitacre's background and his first virtual choir Part 2: Careful Reading Activity 2: Timeline 时间线填空 Complete the timeline with information from the text. Time Event 2 January 1970 ________________________________________________ 1988 ________________________________________________ 1995 ________________________________________________ 1997 ________________________________________________ 2009 ________________________________________________ July 2014 ________________________________________________ Activity 3: Answer the Questions Answer the following questions based on the passage. 1. How is a virtual choir different from other choirs? Who can take part in it? 1. What caused Eric Whitacre to fall in love with classical music? 1. What gave him the inspiration to make his first virtual choir? Activity 4: True or False Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F). If false, correct it. 1. Whitacre's first virtual choir "Lux Aurumque" had 185 singers from 12 countries. ( ) 2. The Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF had 2,292 young people from 80 countries. ( ) 3. A virtual choir requires a professional studio to participate. ( ) 4. The virtual choir has proved to be a negative influence on people's lives. ( ) IV. Post Reading — Discussion Discuss the following questions with your partner. Use the useful expressions below to help you. Useful Expressions: 1. One advantage of... is that... 1. However, one disadvantage is... 1. I think it can bring people together because... 1. For example, ... 1. In my opinion, ... 1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a member of a virtual choir? 1. Does a virtual choir really bring people together? Why or why not? Mind Map 绘制思维导图 Draw a mind map to summarise the development of the virtual choir. Include: what it is → who created it → how it grew → its significance today. V. Homework 1. Create an infographic or poster summarising how a virtual choir works and its impact. 1. Underline at least five useful expressions from the text and try to memorize them. 1. Preview the next section "Listening and Speaking". 第 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $Unit 5 Reading and Thinking （阅读课讲义） Unit 5 Music Reading and Thinking — 阅读课讲义 I. Lead in — 音乐类型猜猜看 Think & Share: What kind of music do you like? Why? Share with your partner. Useful Expressions: 1. I like... because... 1. My favorite kind of music is... 1. It makes me feel... 1. I enjoy listening to... when... 【答案】示例：I like pop music because it makes me feel happy. I enjoy listening to it when I study. II. Pre-reading Activity 1: Word-Meaning Matching 词汇连连看 Match each word with its correct definition. Draw a line to connect. 1. ordinary ______ C B. a prize given for achievement 2. enable ______ A F. to give someone a feeling of excitement and confidence 3. perform ______ D D. to act, sing, or play music for an audience 4. inspire ______ F A. to give someone the ability or opportunity to do something 5. award ______ B C. normal, not special 6. stage ______ E E. a raised platform where performers stand 【答案】1-C 2-A 3-D 4-F 5-B 6-E Activity 2: Contextual Vocabulary 语境填空 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box. ordinary enable perform inspire award stage 1. A virtual choir connects ______ people together from around the world. 1. The Internet can ______ people to share their voices online. 1. Choir members ______ alone on video and upload it to the Internet. 1. The girl's video ______ Whitacre to create the virtual choir. 1. Eric Whitacre is an ______-winning composer and conductor. 1. The Virtual Youth Choir was first seen on ______ in the UK. 【答案】1. ordinary 2. enable 3. perform 4. inspired 5. award 6. stage Activity 3: Prediction 读前预测 Look at the title "The Virtual Choir" and the photos. What do you think the text is mainly about? A. A traditional choir performing in a concert hall B. How technology enables people to sing together online C. The history of choral music D. How to record music videos at home 【答案】B III. While Reading Part 1: Fast Reading Activity 1: Paragraph Main Idea Matching 段落主旨匹配 Match each paragraph with its main idea. Para 1 → C A. The development and growth of the virtual choir Para 2 → D B. The influence and significance of the virtual choir Para 3 → A C. What a virtual choir is and how it was created Para 4 → B D. Eric Whitacre's background and his first virtual choir 【答案】Para 1→C、Para 2→D、Para 3→A、Para 4→B Part 2: Careful Reading Activity 2: Timeline 时间线填空 Complete the timeline with information from the text. Time Event 2 January 1970 Eric Whitacre was born in the USA 1988 Whitacre began studying music at the University of Nevada 1995 Whitacre graduated from university 1997 Whitacre received a master's degree from the Juilliard School in New York 2009 Whitacre received a video of a girl singing his work, which inspired the virtual choir July 2014 The Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF was first seen on stage in the UK Activity 3: Answer the Questions Answer the following questions based on the passage. 1. How is a virtual choir different from other choirs? Who can take part in it? 【答案】A virtual choir allows people to sing together from different places. Members record themselves on video, upload it to the Internet, and the videos are combined into one. Anyone can take part — all you need is a video camera and an Internet connection. 1. What caused Eric Whitacre to fall in love with classical music? 【答案】He sang for the university choir and fell in love with Mozart's classical music. He said it was like seeing color for the first time. 1. What gave him the inspiration to make his first virtual choir? 【答案】In 2009, he received a video of a girl who was singing one of his works. Inspired, he asked his fans to make videos, which he joined together into one performance. Activity 4: True or False Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F). If false, correct it. 1. Whitacre's first virtual choir "Lux Aurumque" had 185 singers from 12 countries. (T) 2. The Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF had 2,292 young people from 80 countries. (T) 3. A virtual choir requires a professional studio to participate. (F) → You do not even need a studio — all you need is a video camera and an Internet connection. 4. The virtual choir has proved to be a negative influence on people's lives. (F) → It has proved to be a positive influence on the lives of many people. IV. Post Reading — Discussion Discuss the following questions with your partner. Use the useful expressions below to help you. Useful Expressions: 1. One advantage of... is that... 1. However, one disadvantage is... 1. I think it can bring people together because... 1. For example, ... 1. In my opinion, ... 1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a member of a virtual choir? 1. Does a virtual choir really bring people together? Why or why not? Mind Map 绘制思维导图 Draw a mind map to summarise the development of the virtual choir. Include: what it is → who created it → how it grew → its significance today. V. Homework 1. Create an infographic or poster summarising how a virtual choir works and its impact. 1. Underline at least five useful expressions from the text and try to memorize them. 1. Preview the next section "Listening and Speaking". 第 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 5 The Virtual Choir 基础+运用练高一必修二 基础全面练 Ⅰ. 一词多义 1. perform ① The choir will perform three pieces at the annual music festival tomorrow evening. ② The new machine performs much better than the old one in extreme conditions. 2. compose ① It took Mozart only eighteen days to compose his last symphony. ② She stood up and composed herself before walking into the interview room. 3. stage ① The singer walked onto the stage and the audience burst into applause. ② The project is still in its early stage of development. 4. award ① The young composer received a prestigious music award for his first symphony. ② The court awarded damages of $50,000 to the injured worker. Ⅱ. 单词拼写 1. The ______ (虚拟的) choir allows singers from around the world to perform together online. 2. She joined the school ______ (合唱团) when she was twelve years old. 3. His latest musical ______ (作品) combines classical and contemporary styles. 4. The ______ (指挥) raised his baton and the orchestra began to play. 5. The ______ (观众) was deeply moved by the beautiful performance. 6. Technology makes it possible to ______ (结合) voices from different continents into one song. 7. He ______ (毕业) from the music conservatory with top honors. 8. The band's new ______ (专辑) was released last month and quickly topped the charts. 9. The ______ (当代的) art exhibition features works by young artists from twenty countries. 10. Her performance on the ______ (舞台) won her a standing ovation. Ⅲ. 单句语法填空 1. The virtual choir ______ (create) by Eric Whitacre in 2009. 2. ______ (inspire) by a video of a young girl singing, he decided to create a virtual choir. 3. Singers from different countries record ______ (they) voices and upload them to the internet. 4. The technology combines hundreds of individual videos ______ one unified performance. 5. ______ was in 2009 that the first virtual choir performance was created. 6. The composer has written many pieces, ______ of which are performed worldwide. 7. She is the first woman ______ (award) the prize in this category. 8. Ordinary people can now participate ______ performances that were once limited to professionals. 9. The virtual choir proves ______ technology can bring people together through music. 10. ______ (perform) in a virtual choir is quite different from singing on a real stage. Ⅳ. 单句写作 1. 虚拟合唱团由Eric Whitacre于2009年创建。 The virtual choir ______ ______ ______ Eric Whitacre in 2009. 2. 受到一段视频的启发，他决定组建一个虚拟合唱团。 ______ ______ a video, he decided to form a virtual choir. 3. 来自不同国家的歌手可以结合他们的声音。 Singers from different countries can ______ ______ ______. 4. 这项技术使得普通人也能参与音乐表演。 This technology ______ ______ ______ ordinary people to participate in musical performances. 5. 他因对音乐的贡献而获得了许多奖项。 He ______ ______ ______ ______ for his contributions to music. 综合应用练 Ⅰ. 阅读理解 A Music has always been a powerful force for bringing people together. From ancient tribal drum circles to modern stadium concerts, the shared experience of making and listening to music creates bonds that transcend language, culture, and geography. In the digital age, technology has taken this power to an entirely new level. The virtual choir, pioneered by American composer Eric Whitacre, is perhaps the most striking example. In a virtual choir, individual singers record themselves performing their parts alone, usually at home with a webcam. These hundreds or even thousands of videos are then synchronized and combined into a single performance that can be watched online. The result is a choir of voices from dozens of countries, singing together in perfect harmony despite being continents apart. Whitacre's first virtual choir, released in 2010, featured 185 singers from 12 countries. His fourth project, "Virtual Choir 4," included an astonishing 8,409 videos from 101 countries. For many participants, singing in a virtual choir is not just about music — it is about being part of a global community. As one singer from Brazil put it, "I may never meet these people in person, but when I hear our voices together, I feel like I belong to something much bigger than myself." 1. How do participants in a virtual choir record their performances? A. They gather in a professional studio. B. They record themselves individually, usually at home. C. They perform live at a concert hall. D. They sing together through a video call. 2. How many countries participated in "Virtual Choir 4"? A. 12 B. 101 C. 185 D. 8,409 3. The Brazilian singer's quote suggests that the virtual choir experience is A. primarily about improving singing skills B. only possible for professional musicians C. a way to feel connected to a global community D. less meaningful than singing in person 4. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Eric Whitacre is the most famous composer in the world. B. Technology has transformed how people can make music together. C. Virtual choirs are better than traditional choirs. D. Online music videos are replacing concert attendance. B Eric Whitacre did not set out to become a composer. As a teenager in rural Nevada, he dreamed of becoming a rock star and spent his time playing in a garage band. His life changed dramatically when a friend invited him to join the university choir. Whitacre recalls walking into the rehearsal room, hearing the choir sing a particular chord, and being so overwhelmed by the beauty of the sound that he decided on the spot to devote his life to choral music. After studying composition at the University of Nevada and the Juilliard School, Whitacre began writing choral pieces that quickly gained recognition for their distinctive style. His music features lush, complex harmonies and what critics call "virtual silence" — moments of quiet tension that create emotional depth. His compositions have been performed by professional and amateur choirs worldwide. The idea for the virtual choir came accidentally. In 2009, a fan posted a video of herself singing one of Whitacre's pieces. The composer was so moved that he wondered: what if many people did the same thing and their voices were combined? What began as a simple experiment has grown into a global phenomenon that has inspired millions and redefined what it means to make music together in the internet age. 5. What was Eric Whitacre's original dream as a teenager? A. To become a classical composer B. To become a rock star C. To become a choir conductor D. To become a music teacher 6. What caused Whitacre to change his career path? A. He failed his rock band audition. B. He heard a choir sing and was deeply moved by the sound. C. His teacher forced him to join the choir. D. He received a scholarship for classical music. 7. The phrase "virtual silence" in Paragraph 2 refers to A. the absence of sound in Whitacre's compositions B. moments of quiet tension that add emotional depth C. the lack of audience response to his music D. a technique used only in virtual choirs 8. What inspired the idea of the virtual choir? A. A professional choir's recommendation B. A university research project C. A fan's video of herself singing Whitacre's piece D. A concert he attended online Ⅱ. 七选五 Music has a unique power to cross boundaries and connect people across cultures. ____9____ Whether it is a symphony orchestra, a folk band, or a virtual choir, music speaks a language that everyone can understand. Throughout history, music has served as a bridge between different peoples. ____10____ African rhythms traveled to the Americas and gave birth to blues, jazz, and eventually rock and roll. European classical traditions blended with Asian melodies to create new forms of contemporary music. In the internet age, this cross-cultural exchange has accelerated dramatically. ____11____ A teenager in Tokyo can learn to play traditional Irish music from online tutorials, while a folk singer in Ireland can collaborate with a percussionist in West Africa. Beyond cultural exchange, music also has a profound effect on individual well-being. ____12____ Singing in a choir, for example, has been shown to reduce stress, improve breathing, and create a sense of belonging. Perhaps the most beautiful aspect of music is its accessibility. ____13____ From the grandest concert hall to the humblest village gathering, music reminds us that despite our differences, we share a common humanity. A. Online platforms now allow musicians to collaborate without ever meeting in person. B. Music education should be a required subject in all schools. C. You do not need expensive instruments or professional training to make music. D. It can express emotions and tell stories that words alone cannot. E. Studies show that making music can improve mental and physical health. F. The Silk Road, for instance, was not only a trade route but also a channel for musical exchange. G. Technology has made music more accessible but less authentic. 参考答案 基础全面练 Ⅰ. 一词多义 1. perform: ①表演 ②表现/运行 2. compose: ①作曲 ②使自己平静 3. stage: ①舞台 ②阶段 4. award: ①奖项(名词) ②判给/授予(动词) Ⅱ. 单词拼写 1. virtual 2. choir 3. composition 4. conductor 5. audience 6. combine 7. graduated 8. album 9. contemporary 10. stage Ⅲ. 单句语法填空 1. was created 2. Inspired 3. their 4. into 5. It 6. many 7. to be awarded 8. in 9. that 10. Performing Ⅳ. 单句写作 1. was created by 2. Inspired by 3. combine their voices 4. makes it possible for 5. has received many awards 综合应用练 Ⅰ. 阅读理解 A篇：1. B 2. B 3. C 4. B B篇：5. B 6. B 7. B 8. C Ⅱ. 七选五 9. D 10. F 11. A 12. E 13. C 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $