1、,Grammar,central Hunan grew up show an interest in rushing water blowing wind musical instruments common objects,Please help Lu Yu introduce Tan Dun to everybody using the following words and phrases.,Why did Tan Dun know very well about the sound of flowing water? _ he grew up near Liuyang River.,B
2、ecause,Why does Tan Dun like the sounds of the rushing water and the blowing wind?,Because he thinks the best music comes from nature.,B: Because he was the King of Pop.,A: Why do you love Michael Jackson?,I love Michael Jackson because he was the King of Pop.,A: Why are you wearinga raincoat?,B: Be
3、cause its going to rain.,I am wearing a raincoat because its going to rain.,We use why to ask for reasons.,We use because to give reasons.,The reason,the result,We use because to give direct reasons. Its tone is strong.,_ her daughter hadnt come back, _ she looked worried.Because; / B. Because; soC.
4、 /; so D. So; /,Attention: We never use the conjunction so in sentences with because.,You are a reporter and you are interviewing Tan Dun now. Work in pairs and act it out. (use the questions on page 70),Why was Tan Dun chosen to write music for the Beijing Olympics? _ 2. Why does Tan like the sound
5、s of nature?_,Because he is a world-famous composer.,Because he thinks the best music comes from nature.,Tan was chosen to write music for the Beijing Olympics because he is a world-famous composer.,Tan likes the sounds of nature because he thinks the best music comes from nature.,3. Why is Tan able
6、 to build a bridge between the East and the West?_4. Why do people think highly of Tans music?_,Because he has successfully brought Chinese and Western music together.,Because he has created a new type of musicmusic without boundaries.,Tan is able to build a bridge between the East and the West beca
7、use he has successfully brought Chinese and Western music together.,People think highly of Tans music because he has created a new type of musicmusic without boundaries.,Do you like him ? Why or why not? Which of his works do you like best ? Why or why not?,A: Do you like Tan Dun ? B: yes, I do. A:
8、Why do you like him? B: I like him because his music makes me feel relaxed. A: Which of his works do you like best ? B: I like Water best because it is very special.,How did Tan Dun make music since he had no musical instruments?,Since he had no musical instruments, Tan Dun made music using with com
9、mon objects.,_ Tan Dun showed an interest in music, his parents let him learn to play Erhu.,Since,_ he had no musical instruments then, he made music with common objects like stones and paper.,Since,As,_ he likes the sounds of nature, Tan uses them a lot in his music.,Since and as are also used to g
10、ive reasons for something. Usually the reasons are already known. Their tone is weaker than because. Since and as are used in the same way and have no difference in meaning.,Practice,An art festival,Daniel decided to play the violin at the art festival since/as he is good at it.,1. Daniel decided to
11、 play the violin at the art festival. He is good at it._ 2. Kitty will dance at the song and dance show. She has to practise hard these days._ 3. Sandy will design the posters for the art festival. She can draw very well._,Since/As Kitty will dance at the song and dance show, she has to practise har
12、d these days.,Sandy will design the posters for the art festival since/as she can draw very well.,Since/As some students love painting and taking photos, there will be a students art show.,Since/As the art festival is open to all students and parents, everybody is welcome.,Help Sandy complete her di
13、ary entry with because or since/as.,because,Since/As,Since/As,since/as,because,because,Since/As,Try to draw a conclusion,1. We often use “because” to answer _ questions. 2. We use “because” to introduce clauses of reason which has _ tone. 3. We _ use “so” in sentences with because.,why,strong,never,Try to draw a conclusion,1. We use since/as to give reasons which are already_. Their tones are _ than because . 2. In most cases, _ are interchangeable (可互换的), and we use them in the same way.,known,weaker,since as,1. Practise giving reasons with because.2. Finish the relevant exercises.,Homework,
