1、Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Extended Exercises Checkpoint Agenda UNIT GOALS 1.Describe the music you listen to 2.Explain the role of music in your life 3.Describe a creative person 4.Discuss the benefits of music 5.Write about ways of relaxation Lesson 1 Lead-in Listening Speaking Reading Writing 3 3 3 Lead-i
2、n TV Documentary:Beck Part 1 Part 2 3 Part 1 A.Check the topics that are discussed in Part 1 of the report.Becks sound Becks vocals Becks lyrics Becks education Becks videos Becks parents Becks dancing Becks neighborhood Part 1 B.Listen to George Stephanopoulos and John Flansburgh at the beginning o
3、f Part 1 and complete their statements.1.Im George Stephanopoulos and this is Nightline.Tonight,one of _.Tonight,Beck.A musical maverick meets his moment.2.Beck is now thirty-four years old,married,and a new father.On his new album,Guero,he returns to his signature _ of combining electronic loops an
4、d _ with acoustic fold-blues songwriting.But his _ are clearly more autobiographical,often dealing directly with disillusionment and loss.lyrics the most fascinating figures in popular music sound beats Part 2 A.Check the topics that are discussed in Part 2 of the report.Becks sound Becks vocals Bec
5、ks lyrics Becks education Becks videos Becks parents Becks dancing Becks neighborhood Part 2 B.Which one of the following reasons for why Beck is original is NOT supported by the report?a.He takes ideas from others and makes them new.b.He does not record other peoples songs.c.He follows his own inte
6、rests.d.He is talented in more areas than just music.Listening Part 1 Talk About Musical Tastes Part 2 Discuss the Benefits of Music Phrases and Expressions 3 3 Part 1 Talk About Musical Tastes A.Sound Bites B.Pair Work 3 A.Sound Bites Read and listen to a conversation between two friends comparing
7、musical tastes.tania:Wow!Youve got quite a CD collection!Ken:I guess so.Lets put something on.tania:Got any jazz?Ken:How about some Gato Barbieri?Ive got Fenix.tania:Actually,his saxophone playing kind of gets on my nerves on that one.Ken:Really?Im totally into him.Fenix is one of my all-time favori
8、tes.tania:Yeah,but its pretty hard to dance to.Ken:Well,have you heard some of his later stuff?tania:No,whats it like?Ken:Its got more of a Latin feel.Itll definitely get the party started.tania:Oh yeah?Lets give it a listen.B.Pair Work Read the conversation again.With a partner,explain the meaning
9、of each of the following statements or questions.1.Youve got quite a CD collection._ 2.Lets put something on._ 3.His saxophone playing kind of gets on my nerves on that one._ His saxophone playing is a little annoying on that CD.You have a lot of CDs.Lets play some music.B.Pair Work 4.Im totally int
10、o him._ 5.Have you heard some of his later stuff?_ 6.Itll definitely get the party started._ 7.Lets give it a listen._ Lets put that CD on.I really like him.Have you listened to some of the music he made later on in his career?It will get people in the mood for a party and dancing.Part 2 Discuss the
11、 Benefits of Music A.Listening Comprehension B.Read the Questions C.Discussion D.Pair Work 3 3 A.Listening Comprehension Read the questions.Then listen to Part 1 of a talk about an unusual use of music.Discuss the questions with a partner.1.What does Dr.Schmidt do?Shes a music therapist.She works wi
12、th people of various ages who have all sorts of different problems.She designs music sessions based on individual need.2.What sorts of people does she work with?Explain how she works with these people.B.Read the questions.Then listen to Part 2 of the talk and answer the questions.1.What are the four
13、 benefits Dr.Schmidt talks about?2.What is one example of each?a.emotional b.social c.physical d.intellectual a.clients feel comfortable sharing emotions b.clients develop social skills c.encourages movement among those in pain d.helps young children improve in math C.Discussion 1.Can you think of a
14、ny other benefits of music therapy?2.Can you think of anyone who might benefit from music therapy?If so,how?D.Pair Work What do you think are some benefits music brings to peoples lives?Make a list and discuss.Benefits Examples Music can be soothing.Playing music at work can relax people so theyre m
15、ore productive.Benefits Examples Phrases and Expressions get on ones nerves 令人不安 Speaking Describe the Music You Listen to A.Conversation Snapshot B.Vocabulary C.Pair Work 3 3 A.Conversation Snapshot A:So what have you been listening to lately?B:Mostly world music.Ever heard of Youssou NDour?A:I thi
16、nk so.Hes from Senegal,right?B:Thats right.A:You know,Ive actually never heard his music.Whats he like?B:Well,hes got a terrific voice and a unique sound.Id be happy to lend you a CD if youd like.A:All right,thanks.Ill let you know what I think.Rhythm and intonation practice Strategies for Speaking A.Conversation Snapshot Use So to indicate a desire to begin a conversation Confirm information with right?Use You know to introduce information and be less abrupt Begin answers with well to introduce
