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Unit 5 Music
Reading and Thinking
The Virtual Choir
How can computers and the Internet help us experience music differently
1. can help us experience a wide range of musical genres.
2. gives us access to millions of songs from many different genres,
so we can find exactly what we like.
3. Computer technology today can also help us create the sound of
an orchestra on our home computer.
4. can help us change music to something new, like the virtual choir
5. 自行脑补
How do you enjoy and experience music
play instrument
internet
TV
the live concert
karaoke
In what ways can we enjoy music
listen to CDs
enjoy music on TV/the radio
go to a concert /live performance
stream music on the Internet
Where did they sing in the video
real choir
virtual choir
What are the types of the music performance
in the same place/ on the stage
in different places
virtual choir
traditional/ reality choir
Prediction
The Virtual Choir
What do you want to know about the virtual choir
What
Who
Where
Why
How
...
The passage is probably a(n) ________.
A．narration(记叙文)
B．argumentation(议论文)
C．exposition(说明文)
Scan & circle
1. The man who came up with the idea for a virtual choir.
Eric Whitacre (P2, L1)
University of Nevada (P2, L2)
2. The place where he studied musical composition.
3. The name of his song.
“What If ”(P3, last line)
Scan
Scan a text to find important information such as dates, numbers, and names.
Skim and match the paragraph with its general idea.
D. The development of the virtual choir
A. The value of the virtual choir
B. The introduction of the virtual choir
C. The person who created the virtual choir
Para. 4
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Activity3: Read Para 1 to find out how a virtual choir works.
What is virtual choir (Find out the key features)
Who
How
Why
What
Where
Para1 Brief introduction
What is a Virtual Choir
Who created it
How was it created
How did it affect us
The Virtual Choir
Definition
Significance
Person
Reasons
Place
Process
Equipment
Anyone
Anywhere
record themselves
perform alone on video
upload videos onto the Internet
put videos together into one
see online
a video camera
an Internet connection
do not have close friends or contacts who ...
do not have the chance to join a local choir
enable them to add their voices to those of other individuals
become part of the global community
be a positive influence on the lives of many people
help connect ordinary people together
P1
Step2:Language points
Imagine having the opportunity to sing together with hundreds of other people while you are at home alone. You can do this in a virtual choir. Virtual choir members record themselves while they perform alone on video. These videos are uploaded onto the Internet, and then they are put together into one video that you can see online—a virtual choir. Anyone can take part in a virtual choir from anywhere—all you need is a video camera and an Internet connection. You do not even need a studio. A virtual choir helps connect ordinary people together. Many people do not have close friends or contacts who have the same interest in music. Many others do not have the chance to join a local choir. A virtual choir enables them to add their voices to those of other individuals and become part of the global community. It has proved to be a positive influence on the lives of many people. As one virtual choir member said, “Music helps me to ... forget my problems. With music, I become someone else.”
Para 1
the opportunity/ chance to do sth 做某事的机会
prove (to be)... 证明是...
prove that... 证明...
It is proved that... 据证明...
prove sth to sb 向某人证明某事
was born in the USA
began studying music at the University of Nevada
fell in love with Mozart’s classical music
received a master’s degree in musical composition
graduated from university
his original compositions began to become quite popular
P2
What is a Virtual Choir
Who created it
How was it created
How did it affect us
Eric Whitacre
on 2 Jan,1970
in 1988
in 1995
in 1997
Over the next 10 years
award-winning composer and conductor
What is a Virtual Choir
Who created it
How was it created
How did it affect us
This led to the creation of the virtual choir.
Moved by this music, he said, “It was like seeing color for the first time.”
His deep love for the Mozart's classical music
his original compositions began to become quite popular among choirs and singers.
Transitional sentence
Circle the times in Para. 2 and try to find out what happened to Eric Whitacre.
Jan. 2, 1970
Born in the USA
1988
Studied music at the University of Nevada
1995
Graduated from university
1997
Received a master’s degree
Over the next 10 years
His compositions became popular
love
knowledge
popularity
This led to the creation of the virtual choir
The virtual choir was the idea of award-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre. Born in the USA on 2 January 1970, Whitacre began studying music at the University of Nevada in 1988. He fell in love with Mozart’s classical music when he sang for the university choir. Moved by this music, he said, “It was like seeing color for the first time.” He graduated from university in 1995, and then received a master’s degree in musical composition from the Juilliard School in New York in 1997. Over the next 10 years, Whitacre’s original compositions began to become quite popular among choirs and singers. This led to the creation of the virtual choir.
Para 2
过去分词做状语，可以表示时间、原因、条件、让步、方式或者伴随等，其逻辑主语通常为 句子的主语，且与句子的主语之间构成逻辑上的被动关系
fall in love with是瞬间动词，着重表示做动作，意思是“爱上...”
be in love with是延续性动词，着重表达某个状态，意思是“爱着”
graduate from 毕业于...(地方)
graduate in 毕业于...(专业)
lead to 导致...
类似的短语：cause, contribute to, reasult in
Scanning: Para. 3
In 2009
On 23 July, 2014
His first virtual choir, , used singers from different countries; received views on the internet.
Whitacre formed the Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF.
young people from countries sang .
“Lux Aurumque”
185
12
millions of
2292
80
“What If”
wider
bigger
UNICEF: United Nations Children’s Funds (联合国儿童基金会)
In 2009, Whitacre received a video of a girl who was singing one of his works. Inspired, he asked his fans to make videos, which he then joined together into one performance. His first virtual choir, “Lux Aurumque”, had 185 singers from 12 different countries. It has received millions of views on the Internet. Since then, the virtual choir has become a worldwide phenomenon. Whitacre’s next effort was the Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF, which was first seen on stage on 23 July 2014 in the UK. Altogether, 2,292 young people from 80 countries joined in to sing Whitacre’s song “What If ”.
Para 3
one of +名词复数
现在完成时的标志词：
already（肯定）yet（否定/ 疑问），just, before, recently, still, lately, never, ever, never,
during/in/over+the past/ last few days/ weeks/ months/ years ，so far，till now，up to now ,since + 时间，over/for+时间段等
What is a Virtual Choir
Who created it
How was it created
How did it affect us
P3
It is vey important to use data as supporting evidence when organizing an article , as it is more convincing compared to a general introduction or argument.
2. What does the numbers in this paragraph show
In 2009，Whitacre received a video of a girl who was singing one of his works. Inspired, he asked his fans to make videos, which he then joined together into one performance.
1. Where does Whitacre’s inspiration come from
His first virtual choir used _____singers from_______different countries; received _____________ views on the Internet.
185
12
millions of
Whitacre formed the Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF. ________young people from_____countries sang “What If”.
2,292
80
a worldwide phenomenon
What is a Virtual Choir
Who created it
How was it created
How did it affect us
P4
The virtual choir is a wonderful way for people around the world to sing with one voice and thus make the world a better place.
Q1:In which paragraph can we find some similar sentences
Q2: What writing skills does the writer use to support the opinion
As one virtual choir member said, “Music helps me to ... forget my problems. With music, I become someone else.”
Example"e
…had 185 singers from 12 different countries…Altogether, 2,292 young people from 80 countries …
Numbers
Conclusion
Para 1: help connect ordinary people together, enable them to add their voices to those of other individuals, become part of the global community ,be a positive influence on the lives of many people
para.4: significance （意义）
wonderful better
What attitude does the author most likely to hold towards the virtual choir
Thinking
positive B. negative
C. critical 批评的 D. ambiguous 不明确的
A: Interested in music
C: Knowledgeable in music
D: The support &
inspiration from fans
F:Continuous effort
G:The development of technology
(1)He fell in love with Mozart’s classical music…
(2)He said, “ it was like seeing color for the first time.”
(1)Whitacre began studying music at the university…
(2)He graduated from university in 1995 and received a master’s degree in musical compositions….in 1997.
(1)Whitacre’s original compositions began to become quite popular among the choirs and singers.
(2)Inspired, he asked his fans to make videos.
Whitacre’s next effort was the Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF.
All you need is a video camera and an Internet connection.
Does a virtual choir really connect people together Why or why not
Possible answersYes, people from different areas sing the same song, share similar interests and values, which makes them feel like family…
No, a virtual choir cannot have people together on the same stage where people can communicate face to face…
Discussion
Summary
The Virtual Choir
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Introduction
video
anyone
anywhere
record,upload,put
connect,add,make,prove
Creator
Creation
Influence
one voice,
better palce
Echo
Summarize & reflect
From your perspective, what makes Eric Whitacre successful in creating the virtual choir
A
B
C
D
The development of the Internet & technology
His enthusiasm & capability for music
The inspiration & support from music lovers
The desire & love of music sharing
Translate the underlined parts in the conversation into Chinese.
1. This peaceful music _____________ the novelist to focus all her attention on the writing.
2. The concert ____________ to be very successful in the end.
3. This lively song __________ me of my years in Kenya.
enables
proved
reminds
set up enables proved
fall in love with recover reminds
Practice
4. Instead of helping out with the crowds, he volunteered to ___________ equipment for the music festival.
5. Music helped him __________ from the shock of this terrible accident.
6. She _______________ hip-hop music the first time she watched it performed on stage.
set up
recover
fell in love with
set up enables proved
fall in love with recover reminds
Practice
课文语法填空
The virtual choir was the idea of award __________(win) composer and conductor Eric Whitacre. _______(birth) in the USA on 2 January 1970, Whitacre began studying music at the University of Nevada in 1988. He fell in love________ Mozart's classical music when he sang for the university choir. ________(move) by this music, he said, “It was like seeing color for the first time.” He graduated ________ university in 1995, and then received a master's degree in musical composition from the Juilliard School in New York in 1997. Over the next 10 years, Whitacre's __________(origin) compositions began to become quite popular among choirs and singers. This led to the ________(create) of the virtual choir.
winning
Moved
with
Born
from
original
creation
Homework:
1. Make a video of a virtual choir in groups.
2. Do the exercises I, II. V in page 127. 128

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