Unit 2 Period 1 Welcome to the unit & Reading （课件）英语译林版选择性必修第一册

该高中英语课件围绕“音乐作为通用语言”展开，涵盖乐器认知、《梁祝》与乡村音乐介绍及音乐与文化的关联。课堂导入通过听辨乐器音频、阅读二胡和钢琴海报填表、自由讨论搭建学习支架，衔接Pre-reading邮件主题预测，引导学生从乐器知识过渡到音乐文化理解。 其亮点在于多模态输入与任务链设计，如While-reading用表格分析《梁祝》情节与音乐特点、思维导图梳理乡村音乐要素，培养语言能力和思维品质。Post-reading讨论中西音乐融合，提升文化意识。作业设计演讲稿与征文，学生能提升综合语言运用能力，教师可通过结构化任务高效落实教学目标。

Unit 2 The universal language 高中英语译林版选择性必修第一册 Welcome to the unit & Reading Learning objectives get to know various musical instruments； give a brief introduction to Butterfly Lovers and country music; realize music helps us understand culture. Contents 1. Lead in 2. Pre-reading 3. While reading 4. Post reading 5. Language points 6. Summary 7. Assessment 8. Homework 01. Lead in Lead in Now you will hear three pieces of music, listen carefully and guess what instrument is used in each piece. Lead in Musical instruments come in a wide range of types. Read the posters below about two important musical instruments and fill in the table. Lead in History Famous musicians Erhu Name Nationality Masterpiece(s) Piano Name Nationality Masterpiece(s) Chinese Moonlight on the Second Spring Liu Tianhua Moon Night Birdsong over Empty Mountain Chinese Invented in Italy in the early 18th century Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Austrian Symphony No. 41 (the Jupiter Symphony) Piano Concerto No. 23 Polish Minute Waltz Invented in China in the Tang Dynasty Hua Yanjun (A Bing) Frederic Francois Chopin Lead in What other musical instruments and famous musical pieces or musicians do you know about? Free talk 02. Pre-reading Pre-reading A great way to learn about a new culture is through its music. The emails below are written by two exchange students who are discovering new music in their host countries. Pre-reading Prediction: What information do you think the emails contain according to the subjects? First email: Butterfly Lovers, a famous Chinese piece based on legend, includes the writer's listening information, feelings and insights on Chinese culture. Second email: Country music, an American popular music, includes the writer's listening experiences, opinions, feelings and insights on American culture. 03. While-reading Skimming Read for the main idea of each paragraph in two emails . Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3 I watched a performance of Butterfly Lovers last night. The story and music of Butterfly Lovers work well together. Butterfly Lovers illustrates how wonderfully Chinese and Western musical elements can mix. Butterfly lovers Skimming Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3 My host family introduces me to country music. Country music has a long history and it often features certain specific instruments and lyrics that leave you deep in thought. Country music suggests a peaceful and simple life in rural America. Country music Para. 4 You should listen to some country music. lead Read the first email and fill in the table below. Detailed Reading The plot Characteristics of the music Atmosphere created by the music The two lovers first meet. (1)________________ (2)_________________________ (3)______________________________________________ (4)_______________ happy (5)____________________ Liang falls sick and dies. (6)______________________________________________ dramatic with heavier notes (7)_____________ The couple transform into butterflies and fly away to be together forever. (8)____________________________________________ exciting light and pleasant The two lovers spend three years at school together. fast and cheerful The lovers are separated. Zhu weeps bitterly and jumps into Liang’s grave. angry and sad taking a softer turn and ending on a bittersweet note as if whispering to the audience Summarize the story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai based on the table above. Beginning Development Climax Ending 1.The two lovers first meet. 4The couple transform into butterflies and fly away to be together forever. 3.The lovers are separated by Zhu’s father. Liang falls sick and dies. Zhu weeps bitterly and jumps into his grave. 2.The two lovers spend three years at school together. Detailed Reading Examples ●The musician: (6)_________ ●The song: (7)____________ Characteristics ● tunes: (4)_____________ ● lyrics: (5)_____________ ● themes: hardship, heartbreak and hope History ●born out of blues and folk music ●became popular: time: (1)____________ place: (2)_____________________ Read the second email and fill in mind map. Detailed Reading in the 1940s the guitar in the south of America easy to sing “Take Me Home, Country Roads” deep in thought John Denver Country music The typical instrument(s): (3)________ lead Answer the following questions. 1. Why is Harry’s life in Nashville interesting? 2. How does John Denver show the countryside surroundings? Harry is interested in music. His host family in Nashville are big fans of American country music, and Nashville is the place where country music originated, so Harry can always rely on them to introduce him to some great songs. He uses simple tunes and beautiful natural images to show the countryside surroundings. Detailed Reading lead How does the language—music prove universal in the two emails? Critical thinking From the first email, we see that by composing Chinese music using Western instruments, the composers show that music has no boundaries. From the second email, we see the masters of country music like John Denver can make you feel the same without understanding the lyrics. It shows music is a form of communication that doesn’t require words. 04. Post-reading lead Post Reading 1. The violin concerto Butterfly Lovers is a combination of Chinese and Western musical elements. What do you think of this combination? 2. Both Alice and Harry enjoyed their experiences of music from another culture. Do you think we can understand culture through music？ In pairs, discuss the following questions. lead Post Reading 1. The violin concerto Butterfly Lovers is a combination of Chinese and Western musical elements. What do you think of this combination? I think this combination is quite successful. By composing Chinese music using Western instruments, the composers show that music has no boundaries. lead Post Reading 2. Both Alice and Harry enjoyed their experiences of music from another culture. Do you think we can understand culture through music？ I think music is a universal language so that we can understand culture through music. Sometimes we can still connect with the feelings expressed in a foreign language song without fully understanding its lyrics. It is a form of communication that does not require words. Post Reading Email 1: I am glad 1.__________(receive) your email. Last night, I watched Butterfly Lovers. 2.__ beautiful violin concerto 3._________(compose) by He Zhanhao and Chen Gang. The music is a classic story about a young couple who 4._________(tear) apart by their families. The music in this performance varies according to the plots of the story. The unique 5.___________(combine)has made me realize that music is a universal language. to receive After reading the emails, please fill in the following blanks. a composed were torn combination Post Reading Email 2: My host family in Nashville are big fans of country music, so they can introduce some great songs 6.__ me. Country music became popular in the 1940s, 7._____ tunes are easy to sing. 8.__ shows the simple life of the countryside. 9._________(obvious)，the masters of country music can make you feel like you are in the countryside. 10.__ I suggest that you should listen to some great country music. to After reading the emails, please fill in the following blanks. It whose Obviously So 05. Language points lead 1. Last night, I watched a performance of Butterfly Lovers, a beautiful violin concerto composed by He Zhanhao and Chen Gang. 【即学即练】 The island of Great Britain ___________ (compose) of England, Scotland, and Wales. compose vt.&vi. 作曲;组成;撰写;使镇静 Language points is composed 【词汇拓展】 be composed of 由……构成 compose oneself 使自己镇静 composer n.[C]作曲家,创作者 composition n.[U]成分,构成;作曲,创作； [C](音乐、艺术、诗歌的)作品 lead 2. It’s a piece that really deserves to be heard. 【词汇拓展】 deserve to do sth 应该做某事;值得做某事 deserve to be done＝deserve doing … 值得被做 deserve consideration/appreciation/reward/attention 值得考虑/感恩/报答/关注 【即学即练】 He deserves _________________________________(punish). punishing / punishment / to be punished deserve vt.值得,应得 Language points lead 3. Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, first meet, the music is light and pleasant, as if whispering to the audience. 【词汇拓展】 whisper (sth) to sb=whisper (sth) in one’s ear 对某人耳语(某事) whisper about sth 低声说某事 It is whispered that… 传闻说,有人私下里说 in a whisper/in whispers＝in a low voice 小声地,低声地 【即学即练】 The leaves _________(whispered) in the breeze. whispered whisper v. 耳语,低语;私下说;沙沙作响 n. 低语;轻柔的声音;传言 Language points lead 4. Overcome with sorrow, she jumps into his grave. 【词汇拓展】 be overcome with/by sth 受…影响 be overcome by/with sorrow不胜悲痛 overcome the enemy/the difficulties/anxiety 战胜敌人、克服困难/焦虑 overcome vt. 受到……的极大影响;克服,解决,战胜 Language points 【即学即练】 Her parents ____________(overcome) with great sadness at the funeral. were overcome lead 5. Butterfly Lovers combines Chinese and Western musical elements... 【词汇拓展】 combine A with B 使A与B结合/混合 combination n. 融合；结合，混合；合并 a combination of A and B = a mix of ……A与B的结合 combine v. (使)融合；(使)结合，(使)混合；兼做；合并 Language points 【即学即练】 1. It is possible to combine entertainment appreciation of serious art. 2. The steady rhythm of the drums, (combine) with carefully designed movements, created a strong sense of history and discipline. with combined lead 6. My host family are big fans of country music, so I can always rely on them to introduce me to some great songs. 【词汇拓展】 rely on sb to do sth 指望/相信某人会做某事 rely on (doing) sth 依赖/信任/指望(做)某事 rely on it that… 相信…;指望… reliable adj.可靠的 rely on 依赖，依靠；信任 Language points 【即学即练】 Our company is looking for someone who is (rely) and hardworking. reliable lead 7. It turns out that country music became popular right here in the south of America in the 1940s and then spread across the nation. 【词汇拓展】 It turns out that 结果 turn out 结果是； 被证明是 Language points 【即学即练】 1. By now, everyone knows you save energy by (turn) out lights. 2. turns out that just looking at green, growing things can reduce stress. turning It lead 8. The simple tunes and beautiful natural images are often very suggestive of countryside surroundings. 【词汇拓展】 surrounding adj. 周围的(只用于名词前);与……紧密相关 surround vt. 围绕；包围;围困 be surrounded with/by … 被……包围　 【即学即练】 She was faced with a new job, in unfamiliar (surround) with strange people. surroundings n. 周围，环境 =environment Language points surroundings lead 9. I guarantee you’ll enjoy it! 【词汇拓展】 guarantee sb sth=guarantee sth to sb 保证某人得到某物 be guaranteed sth 保证得到某物 guarantee to do sth 保证做某事 be guaranteed to do sth 肯定会做某事 guarantee that 保证…… under guarantee 在保修期内 give sb a guarantee 给某人承诺 guarantee vt. 保证,担保;确保;为(产品)提供保修 n. 保证,担保;保修单 Language points lead Language points 【即学即练】 1. We guarantee (treat) all our customers equally, and provide our customers with the same service standard. 2．This broken watch is still guarantee. 3. From then on, if I wanted to read a book with an ending (guarantee) to be happy, I’d pick up a love romance. to treat under guaranteed lead 10. It consists of four elements... 【词汇拓展】 be made up of… 由……组成(或构成) (不被动，不进行) be composed of … 由……组成(或构成) (不被动，不进行) consist of 由……组成(或构成) (不被动，不进行) Language points 【即学即练】 1. The solar system (consist) of eight planets orbits the galactic center. 2. The meal (consist) of soup, a main course and dessert. 3. Consisting 5 attractions in Yunnan, the tour will take 10 days. consisting consists of 06. Summary Email 1 Email 2 Butterfly Lovers Country music Understanding culture through music Summary 07. Assessment Assessment Learning Objectives Score(1-5) 1. After learning, I am able to get to know various musical instruments. 2. After learning, I am able to give a brief introduction to Butterfly Lovers and country music. 3. After learning, I am able to realize music helps understand culture. 5-完全能；4-基本能；3-不确定；2不太能；1-完全不能 08. Homework Homework 1. Read the text carefully, then copy and memorize three sentences you like. 2. Write a short passage about music (at least 80 words). Homework 假定你是李华，你们学校举办了一次主题为“我与音乐”的英语演讲比赛。请你结合自身感受写一篇演讲稿，内容包括： 1. 介绍自己喜爱的音乐类型或歌手； 2. 音乐对自己的影响。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear teachers and fellow students, I’m Li Hua, and I’m thrilled to talk about “Me and Music” today. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Thank you! Homework Dear teachers and fellow students, I’m Li Hua, and I’m thrilled to talk about “Me and Music” today. I’m a big fan of classical music, especially the works of Beethoven, whose compositions always take me to a world of peace and beauty. Music has a profound effect on me. When I’m stressed, listening to classical music helps me relax, as if it can wash away all my worries. What I’ve learned from music is that life is like a symphony, with different notes creating a harmonious whole. In short, music is not just entertainment; it’s a source of inspiration that enriches my life. Thank you! Homework 二选一 你校将以“音乐愉悦心情”为主题，举办英语征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿。 内容包括： 1. 音乐的重要性；2. 简单介绍自己喜欢的一首歌曲（歌名、歌曲内容）； 3. 这首歌曲对自己的影响（至少两点）。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Music to delight the mood When it comes to music,_________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ I’d love to share my favorite song with you, so what's your favorite song? Homework When it comes to music, everyone has different favorite styles. Music is an indispensable part of our life. When we feel nervous or tired, music can not only make us feel relaxed, but also make us much happier.  We all know the role of music. Music is a universal language, and it can make us feel closer. Almost no one can live music life. I find it helpful in our daily life. I have a favorite song, whose name is Invisible Wings, and which has a great influence on me. First of all, whenever I suffer hardships and blows, it is this song that gives me an invisible strength to face difficulties bravely, and makes me more confident and brave to conquer the challenges. In addition, this song also expresses a positive and optimistic attitude, which makes me more confident to face the future and realize my dream. I’d love to share my favorite song with you, so what's your favorite song? Thank you for your listening null 183076.17 $