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Unit5

Can listening to western music be good for learning English

Function of music Music is one “ language ” that all over the world enjoy.Music is one “ language ” that all over the world enjoy. Music can be a bridge to understanding English.Music can be a bridge to understanding English. Music is an easy means to communication among cultures.Music is an easy means to communication among cultures. Let the Music do the Talking.

How many kinds of music do you know Classic music ( 古典音乐）Classic music ( 古典音乐） Country music （乡村音乐）Country music （乡村音乐） Folk music （民族音乐）Folk music （民族音乐） Rap （说唱音乐）Rap （说唱音乐） Rock ’n’ Roll （摇滚音乐）Rock ’n’ Roll （摇滚音乐） Orchestra （管弦乐队 / 交响乐团）Orchestra （管弦乐队 / 交响乐团） Choral （合唱）Choral （合唱） Jazz （爵士乐）Jazz （爵士乐） …

Listen to the different kinds of music, see if you can guess which kind of music it is?

—— Music that people consider to be serious and has been popular for a long time—— Music that people consider to be serious and has been popular for a long time

Country music Popular music in the stylePopular music in the style of music from the southern of music from the southern and western US. and western US.

Which is popular in China, now the famous singers are Song Zuying, Peng Liyuan and so on.Which is popular in China, now the famous singers are Song Zuying, Peng Liyuan and so on.

A large group of people playing all kinds musical instruments together.A large group of people playing all kinds musical instruments together.

A type of popular music with a steady beat in which the words of a song are not sung, but spoken in time to music.A type of popular music with a steady beat in which the words of a song are not sung, but spoken in time to music.

A large group of people who sing togetherA large group of people who sing together

A style of music that was popular in the 1950s, and has a strong loud beat.A style of music that was popular in the 1950s, and has a strong loud beat.

Music of American Negro origin, musicians often do improvisation （即兴创作）, its rhythm （节奏 ) is always strong and often syncopated( 切分音符）

Have you heard about any of the famous bands( 乐队） in the world? List some if you have. e.g. The Beatles Backstreet boys Westlife Blue Michel learn to rock Savage garden M2M 911 … e.g. The Beatles Backstreet boys Westlife Blue Michel learn to rock Savage garden M2M 911 …

Do you know anything about The Monkees?( 门基乐队 ) The back knowledge of “ The Monkees ”The back knowledge of “ The Monkees ” The band was composed( 包括 ) of Mike Nesmith, Mickey Dolenz, Davy Jones, and Peter Tork. They became even more popular than “ The Beatles ” in the USA and sold even more records. The band was composed( 包括 ) of Mike Nesmith, Mickey Dolenz, Davy Jones, and Peter Tork. They became even more popular than “ The Beatles ” in the USA and sold even more records.

1)Why do most musicians like to be band with others? 2)Which two musical bands are mentioned in the passage? 3)When did The Monkees break up? Task1 Listening

Task 2 Scanning Join the correct parts of the sentences together. 1They produced a new record in 1996 A but only one person was accepted. was accepted. 2Most musicians get together and B. was a big hit 3They put an advertisement in the newspaper looking for four rock C. but reunited in Musicians, in the mid-1980s 4The first TV show D. to celebrate their d. time as a band 5However,the band broke up E. from a band because about 1970 they like to write and play music

1.The Monkees ’ s success based on_____ A.They had good musical talent.( 天赋 ) B.They were good at playing instrument 乐器 C.They were good at showing performance.

2.Which one of the following statement is true?_______ A.The Monkees always played jokes when they play music. B. At first The Monkees played jokes, but then they became more serious in music. C. The Monkees were always serious in their music.

3.Why the Monkees changed their style of music?____ A.Because their fans didn't like their jokes any more. B.Because they wanted to be a real band. C.Because they wanted to be more like “ The Beatles ”.

Role-play Time : We are looking for singers to form a band, we need these ones: Age: years old Sex: male or female can be accepted Ability: be good at singing/ dancing/ playing instrument and so on. If you fit these conditions, please come to meet us!! Hurry up!!

8-student in a group: Did The Monkees have more skillDid The Monkees have more skill ( 技巧 ) or more talent( 天赋 )about their success?

Write a short passage to talk about your favourite music.Write a short passage to talk about your favourite music. Write down your conclusion of your discussion.Write down your conclusion of your discussion.

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