Unit 2 The universal language课件25（牛津高中选修8）.ppt

Unit 1Roll over, Beethoven! I. Warming up Listen to several pieces of music quietly and describe your feelings at the moment. Adjectives used to describe music: deafening 震耳欲聋的, loud, powerful rousing 鼓舞人的, 活跃的, inspiring innovative soft, sweet, relaxing, tuneful , peaceful, soothing 抚慰的, 使人宽心的, tuneless不和谐的, 不成调子的, discordant Which kind of music do you recommend in the following situations? In the sports meeting Before sleep when feeling depressed In the fast food restaurant In the supermarket Before the exam Reference: My tastes in music are quite varied, from Italian operas to pop songs. I don’t usually like pop songs, but there are always some exceptions. Personally, I prefer pop music, though I have no objection to classical music. Classical music composed by such great musicians as Beethoven and Mozart is indeed brilliant, but few people can really appreciate it, let alone play or sing it. Anyone can sing pop songs without much difficulty since they require little professional training. II. Watch and Speak What kind of music do you like? Watch Model 1, Model 2 and Model 3, follow these examples to make a small conversation with your partner about music. You are encouraged to create different interesting situations to have this conversation with your partners. For example, a talk with your roommate, your girl/boy friend, your parents, etc. You can also refer to Page 11 for help. Orchestra conductor 管弦乐队 Music Types Songs Musical Styles Title of this unit“Roll over, Beethoven!” are words from a Beatles’ song. Music has changed a lot since Beethoven’s days. The singer asks Beethoven to roll over in his grave, listen to these new sounds, and tell classical composer Tchaikovsky about them. The central message of “Roll over, Beethoven!” is that older people need to advance with the times. V. Group Discussion How do you think music can affect peop