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Unit 7 Feel the Rhythm
Lesson 6 Section B Vocabulary in Use
1. Review and introduce Chopin.
You can introduce Chopin from the following aspects:
the basic information (his country, his birth / death year)
his profession and works
an important characteristic of Chopin’s music
the influence of his music
Sentence patterns
Chopin was born in ______.
He is considered ______ (his profession) who left behind ...
His music is ______ (adj.).
His use of ______ music caused people to ...
His music helped ... and also encouraged his people ...
Kind of music
rock
pop
rap
classical
folk
Musical instrument
Word to describe music
Musician
composer
piano teacher
pianist
exciting
sad
romantic
full of joy and celebration
energetic
electric guitar
guqin
keyboard
trumpet
pipa
violin
erhu
drum
piano
2. Build your word bank for music beyond this unit. Add as many words as possible.
2. Build your word bank for music beyond this unit. Add as many words as possible.
Kind of music
rock
pop
rap
classical
jazz
electronic
country music
folk
Musical instrument
electric guitar
guqin
keyboard
trumpet
pipa
violin
erhu
drum
flute
piano
Word to describe music
exciting
sad
romantic
full of joy and celebration
relaxing
quiet
moving
powerful
energetic
Musician
composer
piano teacher
dancer
performer
singer
pianist
3. Talk about your favourite music and musician using your word bank.
Sentence patterns:
I like music that ..., such as ...
I prefer musicians who ..., like ...
The use of ... (musical instrument) is creative / ...
For example:
I like music that is full of joy and celebration, such as “Dance of the Golden Snake”.
I prefer musicians who are creative, like Chopin, who is considered one of the greatest
pianists and composers.
The use of piano in his pieces is moving and powerful.
4. Complete the sentences with the phrases in the box. Change the verb forms if
necessary.
(1) The cartoon character is loved by everyone, _______________.
(2) ___________ to you! You won the match fair and square.
(3) Emma knew all the performer’s songs well and could _____________ them with the correct
lyrics.
(4) When the tape started playing, Ella began to tap her feet and _______________ the rhythm.
(5) The champion never _______________ anyone, and always treated everyone with respect.
dance to　sing along to　look down on　young and old　hats off
hats off to sb / take one’s hat off to sb = look up to sb
young and old
Hats off
sing along to
dance to
looked down on
5. Read the following sentences and create your own sentences using the expressions
in red.
(1) The cartoon character is loved by everyone, young and old.
(2) Hats off to you! You won the match fair and square.
(3) Emma knew all the performer’s songs well and could sing along to them with the correct
lyrics.
(4) When the tape started playing, Ella began to tap her feet and dance to the rhythm.
(5) The champion never looked down on anyone, and always treated everyone with respect.
For example:
Chopin is loved by everyone, young and old.
6. Comment on your favourite musician.
Use at least 2 phrases from 2b and your word bank (2a) to talk about your favourite musician.
Why do you like him / her
There’s a famous Chinese story about two people who connected through music.
For example:
I prefer musicians who are creative, like Chopin, who is considered one of the
greatest pianists and composers.
I really take my hat off to him.
His folk music is so moving and powerful. I often tap my feet and dance to the
rhythm.
His piano pieces are so beautiful that I want to close my eyes and listen carefully.
7. Complete the story with the words in the box.
Boya was a ______ musician. He played the guqin with all his ______, but it was only
fully understood by his friend Zhong Ziqi. One day, Boya played a piece of music about
mountains. Ziqi _____________, “The rhythm is so powerful! It reminds me of high
mountains!” Then Boya played a piece about rivers, and Ziqi said, “It sounds like flowing
water!” Boya was touched and said, “What a ________ friend! You always understand
my music!”
After Ziqi passed away, Boya was so sad that he broke his musical ________ into pieces.
He never ________ again.
The story shows the Chinese ideal of _________. The term zhiyin (understanding the
music) is now used to describe a friend who knows you well.
valuable　friendship　instrument　soul　commented　performed　gifted
gifted
soul
commented
valuable
instrument
performed
friendship
8. Read the story again and answer the questions.
(1) What happened in the story
(2) How did Zhong Ziqi make Boya feel
(3) What impressed you the most about the story
8. Read the story again and answer the questions.
(1) What happened in the story
Boya played the guqin. His friend Ziqi could understand his music. After Ziqi died,
Boya broke his guqin and never played again.
(2) How did Zhong Ziqi make Boya feel
Zhong Ziqi made Boya feel understood, happy and deeply touched because Ziqi
could fully understand the meaning of Boya’s music. Boya felt that he had found a
true friend, a zhiyin. He was very moved and said, “What a valuable friend!”
8. Read the story again and answer the questions.
(3) What impressed you the most about the story
Option 1:
What impressed me most is the true friendship between Boya and Ziqi. They
were zhiyin who understood each other, even without many words.
Option 2:
What impressed me most is that music can connect hearts. Boya’s music could
touch Ziqi’s soul, and they became true friends through music.
...
9. Revise your comment on your favourite musician.
Add 1–2 sentences about HOW this musician’s music connects with you, just like Boya
and Zhong Ziqi connected.
For example:
I prefer musicians who are creative, like Chopin, who is considered one of the
greatest pianists and composers.
I really take my hat off to him.
His folk music is so moving that I love listening to it.
Some people look down on folk music, but I think it’s amazing.
When I hear his piano pieces, I feel like I understand the sadness and joy he
expressed through his music, just like Zhong Ziqi understood Boya’s music.
Homework
Must do:
Write a paragraph (80–100 words) about your favourite musician.
You may include:
who the musician is and what kind of music he / she makes
the main instrument
2–3 adjectives to describe his / her music
your opinion / comment on him / her
Choose to do:
Interview one family member: What kind of music did they like when they were your age
Who was their favourite musician back then Write 3–4 sentences to report what you find out.

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