1、Unit 5,Music,musicianpretendattachformpasser-byearnextrainstrumentperformperformance,n. 音乐家vt. 假装; 假扮 vt. 演奏,Words preview,pubcashstudiomillionaireactorrelybroadcasthumorousfamiliar,n. 酒馆; 酒吧n. 现金n. 工作室; 演播室n. 百万富翁; 富豪n. 男演员; 行动者vi. 依赖; 依靠n. 广播; 播放vt. 亲近的,Words preview,dream ofto be honestattach to
2、in cashplay jokes onrely onbe/get familiar withor sobreak up,梦见; 梦想; 设想说实在地; 实话说认为有 (重要性、意义);附上; 连接用现金; 有现钱戏弄依赖; 依靠熟悉; 与熟悉起来大约打碎; 分裂; 解体,Expressions preview,Reading,THE BAND THAT WASNT,Skimming to get general ideas,The two musical bands mentioned in the passage are _. A. the Westlife B. the Monkees
3、C. the Beatles D. both B. & C. 2. The Monkees celebrated their time as a real band in _. A. 1970 B. 1971 C. 1980 D. 1996,Skimming,Reading Comprehension I,Careful reading to solve difficult points,1. dream of vt. 梦见; 梦想; 设想 Hes been dreaming of becoming a famous pianist. 他一直梦想着成为著名的钢琴家。(2) I shouldnt
4、 dream of doing such a thing. 我做梦也不会想到做这件事。 (3) We dream of buying our own house. 我们向往着买自己的房子。,Computers can perform a variety of tasks.(2) The magician performed some astonishing tricks. 魔术师表演了一些令人惊叹的戏法。,2. perform vt. 执行,performance n. 表演; 演奏,The orchestra will give two more performances this week
5、.,The success of this project relies on everyone making an effort. 这个工程的成功是依靠大家的努力。(2) We are relying on your decision. 我们相信你的判断。 (3) You can rely on me to keep your secret. 你尽管相信我一定为你保密。,3. rely on sb./sth. 依赖; 依靠,Ben broke up a precious vase carelessly. 本不小心打碎了一个贵重的花瓶。(2) The government has broken
6、 up the large private estates. 政府把大片的私人地产分割开。(3) They decided to break up the partnership. 他们决定终止合作关系。,4. break up 打碎; 分裂; 解体,Para 1,Para 3,Para 2,Para 4,Many people want to be famous as singers or musicians.,This is how most bands start.,The Monkees started in a different way.,How the Monkees becam
7、e popular and how they developed as a real band.,Match the main ideas and the paragraphs.,Scanning to get detail information,A famous singer or musician usually belongs to a band.2. Many musicians form a band because of their common interest in music.3. Playing music to passers-by in the street is t
8、he first step to fame.4. When performers make records and sell millions of copies, they are successful.,True or False,Scanning,Reading Comprehension II,True or false,5. If we are honest with ourselves, most of us are afraid of being famous.6. Most musicians meet and form a band because they like to
9、write and play music.7. The TV organizers had looked for five musicians who were lively and who could make good music.8. “The Monkees” broke up in about 1960, but reunited in 1980.,Scanning,They produced a new record in 19962. Most musicians get together and3. They put an advertisement in the newspa
10、per looking for four rock musicians,4. The first TV show5. However, the band broke up about 1970,but only one person was accepted.B. but reunited in the mid-1980s. C. form a band because they like to write and play music.D. to celebrate their time as a band.E. was a big hit.,Join the correct parts o
11、f the sentences together.,Scanning,Reading Comprehension III,How do most people form a band?Put the following steps in right order.,Make records. Give performance in the pubs or clubs.Musicians get together and play music at home. Play music in the street or subway.,Scanning,Reading Comprehension IV
12、,4,3,1,2,Comparison,A group of ,musicians,Write and play their own music,Play jokes as well as play music, most of which,TV show,One musician, three actors,Scanning,Reading Comprehension V,What are the advantages if the students form a band to play in the street? 2. Why was the Monkees successful in
13、 their work?,Answer the following questions.,Scanning,Reading Comprehension VI,What are the advantages if people form a band to play in the street?,They can earn some extra money and this can also give them a chance to realize their dream of being famous.,Scanning,2. Why was the Monkees successful i
14、n their work?,Because they were serious about their work and they also worked very hard.,Suppose the Monkees are invited to China and youve got the chance to attend their concert, what questions will you ask them after learning this passage?,1. Lyrics that sound clear, which makes them easy to sing
15、to. 2. Lyrics that are deep and poetic. 3. Music that makes you want to dance. 4. Good instrumentals and turnarounds in the music. 5. They dont have to be world class, but simple strumming is boring to experienced ears.,What a successful band should have,1. What kind of music do you like?2. Which si
16、nger do you like best and why? These phrases will help you.,Talking,Now in pairs discuss the following questions with your partner.,I prefer Why do you preferI likebest because I hate.My favorite singer is I enjoy listening toI am fond of I dont likevery much.,Sample dialogue,A: What kind of music d
17、o you like, pop music or ?B: I like, becauseA: Who is your favorite singer?B: Well, I prefer/like Her/his music makes me feel Who do you prefer?A: I like .B: ,Form your own band.,Have fun!,A nameWho to play What instrumentWho to singA song that you like Style of the performance,Quiz,“The Monkees” wa
18、s formed in the 1960s in the USA. It began as a _ _. The _ of the band played _ as well as played music. In fact, it wasnt a _ band at the very beginning. Most of the musicians were only _ who _ to sing the songs when they were on the stage.,Retell the text by filling the following blanks.,Quiz I,Th
19、ey became popular because of their _ performances. After a year or so, they became more _ about their work and started to play their own _ and write their own songs. However, the band _ up in about 1970 and _ in the mid-1980s.,“The Monkees” was formed in the 1960s in the USA. It began as a _ _. The
20、_ of the band played _ as well as played music. In fact, it wasnt a _ band at the very beginning. Most of the musicians were only _ who _ to sing the songs when they were on the stage.,musicians,jokes,real,actors,pretended,Answer:,TV show,They became popular because of their _ performances. After a
21、year or so, they became more _ about their work and started to play their own _ and write their own songs. However, the band _ up in about 1970 and _ in the mid-1980s.,attractive,serious,instruments,broke,reunited,Translation,Quiz II,他成为一个艺术家的梦想实现了。2. 他们的足球队在昨天的比赛中表现突出。3. 现今人们越来越依赖计算机协助工作。,His dream
22、 of becoming an artist has been fulfilled.,Their football team performed very well in the match yesterday.,Nowadays we rely increasingly on computers for help.,Homework,Search the passage for the new words, expressions and sentences and try to understand them.2. Write a composition about your favorite band in about 100 words.,Thank you.,
