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Grammar
central Hunan
grew up
show an interest in
rushing water
blowing wind
musical instruments
common objects
Please help Lu Yu introduce Tan Dun to everybody using the following words and phrases.
Why did Tan Dun know very well about the sound of flowing water?
___________ he grew up near Liuyang River.
Why does Tan Dun like the sounds of the rushing water and the blowing wind?
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B: Because he was the King of Pop.
A: Why do you love Michael Jackson?
I love Michael Jackson because he was the King of Pop.
A: Why are you wearing
a raincoat?
B: Because it’s going to rain.
I am wearing a raincoat because it’s going to rain.
We use why to ask for reasons.
We use because to give reasons.
The reason
the result
We use because to give direct reasons.
Its tone is strong.
causes
______ her daughter hadn’t come back, _____ she looked worried.
Because; / B. Because; so
C. /; so D. So; /
Attention: We never use the conjunction so in sentences with because.
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You are a reporter and you are interviewing Tan Dun now. Work in pairs and act it out. (use the questions on page 70)
Why was Tan Dun chosen to write music for the Beijing Olympics?
_______________________________
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2. Why does Tan like the sounds of nature?
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Because he is a world-famous composer.
Tan likes the sounds of nature because he thinks the best music comes from nature.
3. Why is Tan able to build a bridge between the East and the West?
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4. Why do people think highly of Tan’s music?
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Because he has successfully brought Chinese and Western music together.
Because he has created a new type of music—music without boundaries.
Do you like him ? Why or why not?
Which of his works do you like best ? Why or why not?
A: Do you like Tan Dun ?
B: yes, I do.
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