Unit 2 The universal language Integrated skills （ppt课件）-2022新牛津译林版《高中英语》选择性必修第一册.pptx

1、Learning objectivesBy the end of this section,you will be able to:1.describe some details of a radio programme and Jackys favourite band;2.talk about your favourite singer or band;3.write an article about your favourite singer or band.Unit 2 The universal language Integrated skillsLead-inWho is your

2、 favorite singer or band?Backstreet BoysTaylor SwiftMichael JacksonWhat are your favourite songs by the singer or band?Backstreet Boys:I want it that way,Everybody,As long as you love me.Taylor Swift:Love story,Shake it off,I knew you were trouble.Michael Jackson:Beat it,Thriller,You are not alone.W

3、hat are the features of your favourite singers or bands music?.ListeningJacky is listening to a school radio programme about music.Listen and finish the exercises below.A1.Listen to the radio programme and decide whether the following statements are true(T)or false(F).1.Hot Hits and Super Sounds is

4、being broadcast for the first time.T/F2.The programme lasts for an hour every day.T/F3.Listeners can choose songs to be played for their friends.T/F4.Listeners stories will be shared on the radio every other week.T/FA2.Listen to the radio programme again and complete the notes below.Hot hits and Sup

5、er SoundsWhen is the programme?At 12 noon every(1)_What is broadcast?(2)_ as well as old catchy tunes Different types of music,from the blues to jazz,from pop to(3)_ Stories about(4)_How can listeners take part?Let the host know what they want to hear by getting in touch on (5)_ Share their personal

6、 musical journey and be invited to be(6)_Friday Modern hitsrock and rollsingers,bands and their musicthe school forumguest DJRadio host:Hello,everyone!Welcome to school radio.Im your DJ,Alex.On this beautiful,sunny Friday,were excited to bring you the very first broadcast of our brand new show,Hot H

7、its and Super Sounds.Every Friday at 12 noon well be playing music and sharing music stories for a whole hour.Dont forget to take a break from your busy studies and relax yourself in the world of music.Here,we have modern hits as well as old catchy tunes that might get you singing along,even without

8、 realizing it!You will hear different types of music,from the blues to jazz,from pop to rock and roll.Apart from playing great music,well also present stories about singers,bands and their music.Whether you adore Louis Armstrong,the Beatles,or any other singers or bands,Hot Hits and Super Sounds has

9、 just the right thing for you!Better still,we aim to make Hot Hits and Super Sounds a platform where your participation is encouraged.Is there something you really want to hear?Or is there something you want someone to hear?Just give us a shout on the school forum,and Hot Hits and Super Sounds will

10、do the job for you.We would also like to invite you to share your personal musical journey with us.Who is your favourite singer or band?What songs do you enjoy listening to?What memories do you link with them?Please send us all your stories!Every month,well invite one of the best storytellers to be

11、guest DJ on the show.We are looking forward to hearing from you!Now lets start with a timeless classic.WorkbookTom is listening to the radio programme Opera Hour introducing Aida.Listen to the programme and number the events in the order they happen in Aida._ Radames asks the Egyptian king not to ki

12、ll the Ethiopians._ Radames helps Aida and her father escape._ The Ethiopian king and his army go to Egypt._ Aida is taken to Egypt._ The Egyptian army wins the battle._ The Egyptians start preparing for the wedding._ The Egyptian king orders Radames to stop the Ethiopian army._ Radames is ordered t

13、o marry the Egyptian kings daughter.12345678Radio host:Welcome opera lovers!Im your host Martha Spencer.Today were going to talk about Aida,a timeless story of love in the time of war.At the beginning of the opera,Aida,an Ethiopian princess,has been taken to Egypt as a slave.Her father,who is the ki

14、ng of Ethiopia,is now leading his army to save her from the Egyptians.As the Egyptian king hears this,he orders a young military commander named Radames to stop the Ethiopian army.But there is a problem:Radames is in love with Aida!Radames successfully leads his army and defeats the Ethiopians.Howev

15、er,since he loves Aida,he asks the Egyptian king not to kill Aidas father and his soldiers.The king agrees,but he then asks Radames to marry his daughter.As the Egyptians prepare for the wedding,Radames helps Aida and her father escape.If you want to know what happens next,watch the whole opera your

16、self.Well,luckily for you,listeners,Aida is now being staged in our local theatre.And this time,thanks to amazing 3-D technology,the production team has managed to breathe new life into this timeless classic with a big screen on the stage.People who have watched the performance say they are very imp

17、ressed by the wonderful visual experience and the excellent acting.I highly recommend the opera and Im sure that youll love it!Tom has seen the opera Aida and is talking to his mum about it.Listen to their conversation and complete the notes below.AidaTheatreThe theatre was(1)_.PerformanceThe singer

18、s voices were(2)_ and emotional.The lady who played Aida sang for(3)_ hours.The performers acted so well and(4)_.MusicThe musicians were fantastic.I was swept away by the music.SetThe stage was pretty special.The 3-D technology made(5)_.I was actually a little(6)_ during the battle scenes.StoryThe m

19、ost impressive part was that Radames had to make a difficult choice between(7)_.The ending was so moving that some people in the audience(8)_.full(very)powerfulnearly two and a halfbrought the characters to lifeeverything look realfrightenedhis love and his countrycriedTom:Hi,Mum,Im back!Mum:How was

20、 the opera?Did you like it?Tom:Yes.It was amazing!I enjoyed it very much.The theatre was full,but I had a great seat.Mum:What did you think of the performance?Tom:Wonderful.The singers voices were very powerful and had so much emotion in them.The lady playing Aida was just incredible.I dont know how

21、 she managed to sing like that for nearly two and a half hours without losing her voice.The performers acted so well.They brought the characters to life!Mum:What about the music?Tom:It was so good.The musicians were really fantastic,and I was swept away by the music.Mum:Did you like the set?Tom:Yes.

22、The stage was pretty special.The 3-D technology made everything look so real that it felt like you were really in Egypt!And I was actually a little frightened during the battle scenes.It was as if the war was happening right in front of me.Mum:That sounds exciting,Tom.What did you think of the story

23、?Tom:I loved it.What impressed me most was the difficult choice Radames had to make between his love and his country.Mum:I heard the ending was especially moving.Tom:Yes!In the final act,Radames was sentenced to death for helping Aida escape,but he was happy because he thought she had reached her ow

24、n country.However,while he was in prison,he heard a sigh and was surprised to see Aida.She had hidden herself in the prison in order to die with him.The ending was so touching.I saw some people in the audience crying when Aida died in Radamess arms.Mum:This was indeed a great opera!ReadingAfter list

25、ening to the radio programme,Jacky has found an article about his favourite band.Read the article and fill in the following table about its structure.PartParagraph(s)Main idea123Paras.1-2Paras.3Paras.4The writers love for the BeatlesA simple introduction to the Beatles and their popularityThe writer

26、s star-struck journey with the Beatles and the Beatless influence on himRead the article again and answer the following questions.1.What does“Fab”mean?And what does the“Fab Four”stand for?Do you think this is a good title and why?“Fab”means“extremely good”.The“Fab Four”stands for the Beatles,which h

27、ad four members.It shows the band enjoyed wide popularity and people loved them very much.In my opinion,it is a good title as it attracts readers attention,and it is closely related to the content of the article.2.What do you know about the Beatles?Your show!The BeatlesThe Beatles were an English ro

28、ck band,formed in Liverpool in 1960,which comprised John Lennon,Paul McCartney,George Harrison and Ringo Starr.They are regarded as the most influential band of all time and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and popular musics recognition as an art form.In 1970,due to the diff

29、erence of opinions,the Beatles announced their breakup.Before their breakup,the band had issued more than 20 albums.Love Me Do,Abbey Road,Yesterday,Help,Hey Jude,Let It Be,Yellow SubmarineSongs:3.Was the writer crazy about the band?How do you know?Yes.In the article the writer said twice“I was their

30、 biggest fan”.He also described his star-struck journey in detailhe had every disc ever made by the Beatles in his collection.4.Did the writer know the style of the band very well?Why do you think so?Yes.When he heard a new song,he recognized the voice of the singer,and was aware of any changes to t

31、heir normal style such as different beats and tunes.Since the writer could easily identify the changes of the style made by the band,it implies that he knew their style very well.5.What does the band mean to the writer?The Beatless music has accompanied him throughout his life.It has helped him look

32、 to the future with expectation and now it helps him reflect on his life with quiet satisfaction.DiscussionIn pairs,talk about your favourite singer or band.Use the following questions and expressions to help you.Who is your favourite singer or band?What do you like about the singer or band?What are

33、 your favourite songs by the singer or band?How do you feel when you listen to them?What are the highlights of the singers or bands music career?Can you think of a memorable time when you listened to the singers or bands songs?What was it like?In pairs,talk about your favourite singer or band.Use th

34、e following questions and expressions to help you.ExpressionsAsking for further information Could you tell me more about.?I wonder if you could say more about.Id like to know more about.Could you tell me something about that?Im really interested in.Could you tell me a little bit more?A:My favourite

35、singer is Michael Jackson.Have you heard of him?B:Yes,I have!He is a world-famous singer.A:Right.He started his music career at an early age and devoted his life to his music.Hes definitely the“King of Pop”!B:I see.Im really interested in how he got the title“King of Pop”.Could you tell me a little

36、bit more?A:Of course.His music appealed to a wide range of audiences,so he gained generations of fans over the years,earning him the title of“King of Pop”.B:Thats great!I know he created a lot of successful songs.Could you tell me more about them?A:Sure.In 1982,he released the worlds bestselling alb

37、um of all time,Thriller!It includes the popular songs“Billie Jean”,“Beat It”and of course“Thriller”.B:Ive heard“Beat It”before.The beat always gets the feet tapping.A:Exactly!I still recall the first time I heard it.I felt amazed at the catchy signature sounds hes famous for.My parents are big fans

38、and we often sang and danced together to his songs.His music really connects generations together!B:I guess thats the power of the King of Pop.WritingWrite an article about your favourite singer or band.Use your ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you.Planning your writing

39、 Learning about the structure When writing an article about your favourite singer or band,you can follow the structure below:Give some basic information of your favourite singer or band.Introduce the features and influences of the singers or bands music and explain why you like the singer or band.De

40、scribe an unforgettable memory related to the singer or band.This can also be put at the beginning of your writing.Write an article about your favourite singer or band.Use your ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you.Learning about the language Use words about emotions to

41、tell readers how you feel.Adjectives expressing positive feelings include amazed,delighted,joyous,overjoyed,cheerful,excited,satisfied,relieved,energetic,calm and peaceful.You might use such words as lonely,anxious,nervous,bored,depressed,frustrated,upset,worried and stressed when you describe how t

42、he music helps you get rid of negative feelings.Planning your writingMichael Jackson:King of PopOne of the main reasons Michael Jackson became my favourite singer is his lifelong devotion to his music.At an early age,Michael recorded his first music album with his family band called the Jackson 5.Th

43、at was in the 1960s and it was just the beginning for the“King of Pop”.At the age of thirteen,he began his journey to becoming a world-famous solo artist with a career of almost forty years.As Michael developed over the years as a person,so did his music.He covered a wide range of music types and ga

44、ined generations of fans.His stylish dance moves and unconventional fashion sense also influenced his music and fans greatly.Those who grew up with his music,like my parents,were overjoyed whenever his next album was released,because they knew it would set the next trend.His most successful album,Th

45、riller,was released in 1982 and worldwide,is still the bestselling album of all time.It includes the popular songs“Billie Jean”,“Beat It”and of course“Thriller”.Besides his entertaining songs,I like Michael Jackson because his music and style are genuinely original and timeless.I remember the first

46、time I heard his music.I was six years old and playing in my room when I heard the first drum beats of“Beat It”.I ran into the living room and heard my parents singing at the top of their voices,and they were doing a strange dance:the moonwalk.I still recall feeling amazed and delighted when I heard

47、 Jacksons one-of-a-kind voice:the pleasant tone and catchy signature sounds he is famous for.Singing and dancing to Michaels songs became a fun family tradition.Ever since then,if I am feeling lonely or upset,his music has come to my rescue and turned my frown upside down.That is the power of the Ki

48、ng of Pop.Remember to check your writing after you finish and exchange drafts between you and your partner.Pay attention to the following aspects:Punctuation Spelling Grammar Choice of words Style(formal/informal)StructureSelf-review What mistakes do you find in your writing?How can you correct them

49、?Peer review What suggestions does your partner give to improve your writing?How can you improve your writing?Checking your writingWords and Expressions I turned up the volume and stood staring at the radio,holding my breath and waiting for the first notes of the song.(P23)我把音量调大，站在那里盯着收音机，屏住呼吸，等待着那

50、首歌的第一串音符响起。单词单词stare vi.盯着看，凝视，注视盯着看，凝视，注视 n.盯，凝视，注视盯，凝视，注视 stare at sb/sth 盯着看 stare up/down at sb/sth 抬头/低头注视 give sb a blank stare 面无表情地直视某人Paul sat there for hours staring into the distance.保罗坐了几个小时，凝视着远方。She gave the officer a blank stare and shrugged her shoulders.她面无表情地盯着那官员，耸了耸肩。I stared bla