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(共19张PPT)
Unit 5 Music speaks
(Reading Ⅰ)
more than 20
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six
eighty-eight
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a bow
Revision
boundary
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Pre-reading
Who is this article about
Tan Dun.
A composer.
What is the genre (体裁) of this article
A biography (人物传记).
What is he
a person who writes music
[k m p z ]
what
how
why
Who is this article about
who
What is music without boundaries
Why does Tan Dun make music without boundaries
How does Tan Dun cross boundaries in his music
How does Tan Dun feel about his music
Tip 1: Raising questions before reading can help build a bridge between you and the article.
Pre-reading
An introduction to Tan Dun (para.1)
Tan’s growth (para.2)
Tan’s education (para.3)
Tan’s life experiences
Tan’s works
Tan’s music style (para.6)
Water Concerto (para.4)
The award music for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games (para.5)
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Tip 2: A clear structure can help readers get the main idea quickly.
Pre-reading
Version 1:
The 15th UN Biodiversity Conference opened to the beautiful music of “One Earth One Spring”.
While reading
Part 1. An introduction to Tan Dun (para.1)
1. How does the writer start the article
By asking a question about Tan’s work “One Earth One Spring”.
It is the theme music for the 15th UN Biodiversity Conference.
Tip 3: The concise (简洁) question in Version 2 can bring readers closer to the article and arouse their interest.
Version 2:
Have you heard the song “One Earth One Spring”
2. What can you hear in this song
3. What is the influence of his style
We can hear the sounds of Chinese traditional instruments and Western symphony (交响乐).
His unique style has brought him great respect and success in the world of music.
Tan is very famous all over the world.
unique style
Part 1. An introduction to Tan Dun (para.1)
While reading
Part 2. Tan’s life experiences—his growth (para.2)
Tan Dun’s growth
Birthplace: ______________, near ______________
What he fell in love with
Things he made music with
The most beautiful music: the sounds of the ______________and the _____________
_____________________________________
Hunan, China
Tan heard lots of natural sounds near the Liuyang River.
They vividly describe the sounds.
Tan was good at finding the sounds in daily life. He was observant (观察敏锐的).
the Liuyang River
rushing water
blowing wind
Simple objects like stones and paper
While reading
Born in Hunan, China, Tan Dun grew up near the Liuyang River. As a child, he showed a gift for music. He fell in love with the sounds of the rushing water and the blowing wind because, to him, they were the most beautiful music. Since he had no real musical instruments then, he made music with simple objects like stones and paper.
Part 2. Tan’s life experiences—his growth (para.2)
be talented in
Tan Dun crossed the boundary between simple objects and musical instruments.
While reading
1. Where did Tan Dun study music
2. How did his educational experience abroad influence him
Part 2. Tan’s life experiences—his education (para.3)
In Beijing and the USA.
He became more familiar with Western music and met great musicians from around the world.
He got more chances to learn different kinds of music.
He had a deeper understanding of music.
...
Tan Dun crossed the boundary between Chinese and Western music education.
While reading
Musical work
Water Concerto
Source (来源) of the idea
Types of sounds
Results
His childhood love of natural sounds
By controlling the water flow
The sounds paint different pictures in different minds.
Part 3. Tan’s works—Water Concerto (para.4)
Way to create
From gentle drips to powerful waves
Tan Dun crossed the boundary between natural sounds and musical instruments. His growth influenced his work greatly.
While reading
traditional Chinese music
Part 3. Tan’s works—The award music (para.5)
ancient Chinese bells
symphony
Eastern music
Western music
Why was the music perfect for such an international event
Tan Dun crossed the boundary between Eastern and Western music. His education influenced his work greatly.
cultural confidence 文化自信
cultural fusion 文化融合
While reading
Part 4. Music without boundaries (para. 6)
2. Tan Dun said, “My music is to dream without boundaries.” What is his dream
1. Why is Tan Dun’s music called “music without boundaries”
Because in his works, past and present, everyday objects and musical instruments, traditional Chinese music and modern Western music all come together.
To create new types of music.
To spread Chinese musical culture to the world.
To make his music a universal language accepted both at home and abroad.
While reading
...
His great interest in music fills him with enthusiasm.
His educational experiences in Beijing and the USA help him a lot.
Do you believe he can achieve his dreams Why
Part 4. Music without boundaries (para. 6)
His love for nature gives him inspiration.
He gets support from his family and friends.
While reading
...
Post reading
Host: Nice to meet you, Mr. Tan! Thank you for talking with me today. First of all, can you tell us something about your unique musical style
Tan Dun: ...
Host: Great! What causes you to have such a style
Tan Dun : ...
Host: Apart from your growth in Hunan, what else influences your music
Tan Dun : ...
Host: You have many impressive works. Can you introduce Water Concerto to us
Tan Dun : ...
Host: Your award music for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games is fantastic. What’s special about it
Tan Dun : ...
Host: How wonderful! I believe you can create more wonderful works. Thank you again.
An interview with Tan Dun
Write an acceptance speech (获奖感言) for Tan Dun.
An acceptance speech for Tan Dun
Tan Dun once won an Oscar for his music for the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Please try to write an acceptance speech for him.
1. Introduce Tan Dun’s life experiences.
2. Introduce his works.
3. Introduce his musical style and achievements.
4. Express his dream for creating new music.
Post reading
Write an acceptance speech (获奖感言) for Tan Dun.
An acceptance speech for Tan Dun
Thank you so much for this great prize.
I grew up in Hunan. My passion for natural sounds began in my childhood. Later, I studied music in Beijing and the USA.
I enjoy mixing traditional Chinese music with Western music in my works. I hold the belief that music has no boundaries. It is a common language for all human beings.
I will keep creating music with all my heart. I hope more people across the world can appreciate the charm of Chinese music. Thank you!
Post reading
Homework
Must do:
Write a short introduction to Tan Dun.
Optional:
Search online for more examples of music without boundaries.
THANKS
Thank you

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