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Unit 2 The universal language
(Integrated skills)
★Learning Objectives
Master music-related expressions and use gerunds to introduce
musicians in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Appreciate Chinese and Western music and realize music is a
universal language.
Analyze texts and voice musical opinions logically.
Learn listening prediction and cooperate in group talks.
★Key points and difficult points
Use fixed expressions to introduce singers or bands orally and
in writing.
Grasp the three-part structure of articles about musicians.
Accurately get detailed information from listening and reading
materials.
State personal feelings about music coherently with gerund
structures.
Who is your favourite singer or band What kind of music do they make
Free talk
eg：
My favourite singer is Taylor Swift. She writes pop and country music. Her songs tell vivid stories about life and feelings.
Jacky is listening to a school radio programme about music. Listen and finish the exercises below.
1. Hot Hits and Super Sounds is being broadcast for the first time. T / F
2. The programme lasts for an hour every day. T / F
3. Listeners can choose songs to be played for their friends. T / F
4. Listeners’ stories will be shared on the radio every other week. T / F
Listen to the radio programme and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
Listen to the radio programme again and complete the notes below.
Hot hits and Super Sounds
When is the programme
At 12 noon every ________________
What is broadcast
_________________ as well as old catchy tunes
Different types of music, from the blues to jazz, from pop to _________________
Stories about ____________________________
How can listeners take part
Let the host know what they want to hear by getting in touch on ________________
Share their personal musical journey and be invited to be _______________
Friday
Modern hits
rock and roll
singers, bands and their music
the school forum
guest DJ
Pre-reading
What feeling does this old rock song bring you
The
Fab Four
Part 1:
Part 2:
Part 3:
(Paras 1-2) The writer’s love for the Beatles
(Para 3) A simple introduction to the Beatles
(Para 4) The writer’s star-struck journey with the
Beatles and the Beatle’s influence on him
Read the Paragraph 1 carefully and answer the question.
Why did the writer hold his breath waiting for the song
What did the writer do when hearing the radio would play the Beatles’ new single
He was the biggest fan of the Beatles and felt extremely excited and eager to listen to their new song.
He rushed downstairs quickly, turned up the radio volume, stared at the radio and held his breath to wait for the song.
Read the Paragraph 2 carefully and answer the question.
How did the writer feel about the new song at first
What can we learn about the writer’s taste for music from this paragraph
He was unsure whether he liked it at first.
He is willing to take time to feel and discover the beauty of music instead of judging it at first listen.
Read the Paragraph 3 carefully and answer the question.
What kind of influence did the Beatles have on young people in the 1960s
Why does the writer say the Beatles were “a force for change”
They attracted young people with rock and roll music and brought them hope for a better future.
Their music changed young people’s lives and brought new joy and hope to the whole youth.
Read the Paragraph 4 carefully and answer the question.
What different styles of music did the Beatles create
What does the band mean to the writer
They created basic rock and roll, complex progressive sounds and simple music in their late works.
The Beatles's music has accompanied him throughout his life. It has helped him look to the future with expectation and now it helps him reflect on his life with quiet satisfaction.
In pairs, talk about your favourite singer or band.
Who is your favourite singer or band
What do you like about the singer or band
What are your favourite songs by the singer or band How do you feel when you listen to them
In pairs, talk about your favourite singer or band.
What are the highlights of the singer’s or band’s music career
Can you think of a memorable time when you listened to the singer’s or band’s songs What was it like
Use the following questions and expressions to help you.
Asking for further information
Could you tell me more about ...
I wonder if you could say more about ...
I’d like to know more about ... Could you tell me something about that
I’m really interested in ... Could you tell me a little bit more
A: My favourite singer is Zhou Shen. Have you heard of him
B: Yes, I have! He is a well-known Chinese singer with a unique voice.
A: Right. He has a reputation for mixing pop and traditional Chinese music, and his
voice can cover different singing styles perfectly.
B: I see. I’m really interested in his musical style. Could you tell me a little bit more
A: Of course. He combines ancient poetry with soft melodies in most works, which
lets more teenagers fall in love with Chinese folk music.
B: That’s wonderful! I know he has lots of hit songs. Could you tell me more about
them
Example
A: Sure. One of my favourite songs is The Longest Promise. Its gentle tune
always calms me down when I feel stressed.
B: I’ve listened to this song before. Its beautiful lyrics stay in my mind easily.
A: Exactly! I still recall listening to it during my final exam review. His music
accompanied me through those tough busy days and brought me peace.
B: I guess that’s the magic of his special voice.
Example
Write an article about your favourite singer or band.
What aspects do you discover need to be presented when introducing your favourite singer or band
Basic identity: The name of the singer or band.
Musical style: Pop, rock, traditional Chinese music and so on.
Representative classic songs: Your favourite songs
Personal feelings brought by their music.
Your own memorable experience of listening to their works.
...
Planning your writing
Learning about the structure
Give some basic information of your favourite singer or band.
Introduce the features and influences of the singer’s or band’s music
and explain why you like the singer or band.
Describe an unforgettable memory related to the singer or band. This
can also be put at the beginning of your writing.
When writing an article about your favourite singer or band, you can follow the structure below:
Learning about the language
Use words about emotions to tell readers how you feel:
Adjectives expressing positive feelings include amazed, delighted, joyous, overjoyed, cheerful, excited, satisfied, relieved, energetic, calm and peaceful.
You might use such words as lonely, anxious, nervous, bored, depressed, frustrated, upset, worried and stressed when you describe how the music helps you get rid of negative feelings.
My Favourite Singer: Zhou Shen
One of the main reasons Zhou Shen became my favourite singer is his sincere love for music. He discovered his unique voice as a teenager and kept polishing his singing skills through years of hard work. After winning a famous singing competition, he started his career and has gained countless fans for nearly ten years.
As Zhou Shen grew as an artist, his musical style also became richer. He mixes pop music with traditional Chinese folk tunes and ancient poetry, touching listeners of all ages. His soft, changeable voice and poetic lyrics influence young people deeply. Many of my classmates feel peaceful and relieved while listening to his songs. His most well-known track The Longest Promise came out several years ago and remains popular among teenagers.
Example
Besides his beautiful melodies, I admire Zhou Shen because his works carry warm Chinese culture and always bring comfort to people.
I remember the first time I listened to his songs. I was buried in heavy homework and felt really stressed and anxious. When his gentle voice floated out from my earphones, I put down my pen and focused fully on the music. I still recall feeling calm and delighted when I heard his clear, magical tone. Listening to his songs has become my best way to relax after study. Ever since then, whenever I feel bored or frustrated, his music cheers me up instantly. That is the great charm of this outstanding Chinese singer.
Example
Remember to check your writing after you finish and exchange drafts between you and your partner. Pay attention to the following aspects:
Punctuation Spelling Grammar
Choice of words Style (formal/informal) Structure
Checking your writing
Self-review
What mistakes do you find in your
writing
How can you correct them
Peer review
What suggestions does your partner give
to improve your writing
How can you improve your writing
Checking your writing
Vocabulary
v. ①陪伴，陪同；②伴随，与…… 同时发生；③为…… 伴奏（音乐）
accompany sb to... ：陪某人去……
例：I accompanied her to the music hall.（我陪她去音乐厅。）
be accompanied by...：在……的陪同下；由……伴随
例：The soft tune is accompanied by ancient poetry.（优美旋律伴着古诗。）
The singer was accompanied by his band on the stage.（这位歌手在乐队成员的陪
同下登上舞台。）
accompany
expectation：n. 期待；期望；预期
常用搭配：
with expectation 满怀期待 beyond expectation 出乎意料
meet one’s expectations 达到某人期望 in expectation of 期待/预料……
例：I wait for the new song with expectation.（我满怀期待等待新歌。）
Her performance is beyond expectation.（她的表演超出预期。）
expectation
屏息以待；焦急地等待（因紧张、激动、期待）
例：We held our breath while watching the exciting performance.
（我们看精彩表演时紧张得屏住了呼吸。）
屏住呼吸；闭气
例：He can hold his breath under water for ten seconds.
（他能在水下憋气十秒钟。）
hold one’s breath
Exercise
1. The famous singer was ______ a guitar player on the stage.
A. accompanied to B. accompanied by C. accompany with D. accompany
2. I will ______ my sister ______ the music store this weekend. ( )
A. accompany; to B. accompany; with C. company; to D. company; for
3. His new song’s popularity is totally ______. No one thought it would be so popular.
A. in expectation of B. with expectation
C. beyond expectation D. meet his expectation
B
A
C
单项选择
根据中文句意补全句子
1. 我满怀期待等待这位创作歌手的新歌。
I wait for the songwriter’s new song _____________________.
2. 妈妈会陪我去看校园音乐节。
My mum will ______________________ the school music festival.
3. 所有人屏息等待乐队登场。
All people _____________________ waiting for the band to appear.
with expectation
accompany me to
held their breath
Summary
★Summary
Master words and expressions for food description and emotion
expression.
Learn to use rhetorical questions to enrich speeches and food-
themed passages.
Grasp the writing layout for introducing favourite comfort food
and share warm food-related memories.
Homework
★Homework
Required tasks
Recite key phrases and emotion adjectives.
Write a 100-word passage about your favourite singer.
Optional tasks
Make a dialogue about your favourite band.
Thanks!

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