实用英语第四版第二单元课件.ppt

1. How did the first American music begin? 2. Why do so many people around world love American music? 3. What role does modern science play in the development of American music? 4. When and where did the word “music” first appear in the American history? Now read the passage to check your answers. Exercise 2 Decide whether the statements are True (T) or  False (F) according to the passage. Music in America has come from all over the world, beginning with the arrival of Columbus. 2. Modern inventions have changed the way we listen to music and made it a form of international communication, bringing the people of the world together. 3. Singing songs may help people to learn English and understand American culture better. 4. The first Europeans arrived in America for religious reasons and brought their music with them. 5. Some of the early music was church music and some was for dancing and entertainment. 6. The “camp meetings” were held because some people liked to drink and dance together. pop a. modern music that is popular with young people, and usually consists of simple tunes with a strong beat cf. pop singer/concert/festival, a pop record, pop culture all over the world around the world: Music is one of America’s most important exports. — American music is one of America’s most important ways to introduce its people, history and culture to other countries. It brings the people of the world together. — Music helps the people of the world to know each other better. bring ... together: to cause to meet; end a quarrel; reconcile e.g. I’m so glad to have been the means of bringing you two together — you are so right for each other. The loss of their child brought the parents together. ... they can share the same music. — ... they can understand the same music. share v. to have in common e.g. She and Reid shared the same tastes and interests. Moore is the