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What do you know about Ludwig van Beethoven
A composer and pianist
Born: December 1770, Bonn, Germany
Died: 26 March 1827, Vienna, Austria
Buried: 29 March 1827, Central Cemetery, Vienna, Austria
Nationality: Austrian, German
Compositions:
Symphony No. 9
Symphony No. 5
Piano Sonata No. 14 (Moonlight Sonata)
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Reading skills:
Main idea: Read the first sentence and the last sentence quickly.
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Composing of Symphony No. 9
General information
Performance of Symphony No. 9
Part 1 (Para 1)
Part 2 (Para 2)
Part 3 (Para 3-6)
Activity 1.How many parts can this article be divided into
Activity 2. Match paragraphs with the following headings
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Para. 6
a. During the play,the audience’s reaction and the Beethoven’s performance.
b. After the play, the audience’s reaction and the Beethoven’s performance.
c. Caroline’s memories about Beethoven’ performance.
d. General information of Beethoven.
e. Composing of Symphony No.9
f. The atmosphere before the performance.
Name Nationality
(Job)He is regarded as
His experience · In his twenties: He was famous for ______________. · Then: He began to lose ______________. · In the end: He continued to ___________.
Achievements（works） · He produced some amazing pieces, including _______________, _____ piano pieces, and an _____. · He wrote ______________ musical works, including his _________________________.
Ludwing van Beethoven
Germany
one of the greatest composers in the history of music
his skills on the piano
his hearing
write music
nine symphonies
five
opera
more than 130
Symphony No.9 in D minor
Activity 3. Read Para.1 and complete the table
Para1: General information of Beethoven.
1 What is Beethoven most famous for
a His piano performances.
b Conducting orchestras.
c Composing music.
2 Where was Beethoven born
a In Germany. b In Canada. c In France.
line2:He is regards as one of the greatest composers.
be regards as被认为是，被看作是
line1: Beethoven was a German composer.
3 What big challenge did Beethoven face
a He became deaf.
b He became blind.
c He was unable to walk.
4 How many pieces of music did Beethoven write
a More than 100. b More than 200. c More than 300.
line5: but then he began to lose his hearing.
line12:writing more than 130 musical works
more than多于
less than少于
Activity 4. Read Para.2 and answer some questions
When and how was symphony No.9 completed
Time Beethoven’s and audience’s reaction Beethoven’s feelings
Before the performance Beethoven: Audience:
During the performance Beethoven:
After the performance Beethoven: Audience:
Activity 5. Read Para.3-5 and fill the blanks
He was afraid that the performance would be adisaster.
The audience did not hesitate to applaud loudly as the famous composer walked out onto the stage for the first time in 12 years.
afraid worried
nervous
Beethoven jumped about in front of the orchestra, waving his arms wildly in the air, and madly turning the pages of his score.
But Beethoven continued conducting, his head buried in the score.
excited
focused
focused
As the final, joyous note signalled the end of the symphony, the audience jumped to their feet,clapping and waving their hats.
1.The description of Beethoven's behaviour in the performance shows that he was deaf.
Can you find the hints
Why did most of the audience have no idea that he was deaf
Activity 6 Think and answer
The description of Beethoven's behaviour in the performance
shows that he was deaf. Can you find the hints
Why did most of the audience have no idea that he was deaf
The audience might think Beethoven was deeply lost in his own music.
diligent adj. 勤奋的
creative adj. 有创造力的
passionate adj. 热诚的
intelligent adj. 聪明的
courageous adj. 勇敢的
persistent adj. 坚持不懈的
Activity 8 Share the Beethoven’s good qualities
Complete the sentences with the phrases below.
took charge of, waving their hats, waving his arms wildly,
jumped about, turned him to face, backstage atmosphere,
madly turning the pages, jumped to their feet, with a broad smile
1. Before the performance, the __________ _____________ was tense.
2. Michael Umlauf joined him and together the two men _____________ the Orchestra.
backstage
atmosphere
took charge of
后台气氛
负责；指挥
挥舞他们的帽子
忘情地挥舞手臂
跳
转向观众
翻动乐谱
跳
灿烂笑容
3. Beethoven _____________ in front of the orchestra, ____________________ in the air, and _____________________ of his score.
4. As the final note signaled the end, the audience _________________, clapping, cheering, and _______________.
jumped about
waving his arms wildly
madly turning the pages
jumped to their feet
waving their hats
5. Caroline Unger took Beethoven’s arm and
________________ the audience.
6. In an interview afterwards, Caroline said _________________, “The audience was shocked as well.
turned him to face
with a broad smile
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