1、Before you listen to the tape, discuss these questions in groups of four.,Do you often listen to music while studying at home? If you do, what kind of music do you usually listen to? What kind of effect does the music have on you?,1,listening,Page 69,Classical music, especially Mozart, helps improve
2、 your memory.,Listen to the tape again and write down what the “Mozart effect” means to you.,摇篮曲,小提琴协奏曲5,2,Read these statements and then listen to the whole passage. Decide whether they are true or false. Check your answers with your partner and give reasons for your choices.,3,Listening to classic
3、al music improves your memory. The “Mozart effect” means listening to Mozarts music. To improve your long term memory you need to study maths. Scientists think the “Mozart effect” works with all kinds of music. Listening to music makes you more intelligent.,You can listen to any kind of classical mu
4、sic if it has regular rhythms.,Scientists do not think that studying maths can improve your long term memory.,Scientists think it only works with classical music.,Listening to classical music improves your short term memory.,The music of Bach,Classical music does not have words. It tries to describe
5、 feelings with musical instruments. It is called classical music because it was written at a time when there was no pop or rock music. The music was written to a special pattern. Only the cleverest composers could make beautiful music using this pattern. One of these clever composers was Bach. He wa
6、s not famous during his life, but became very famous after his death.,script,He worked in a small church and had to write new songs to sing every week. So he composed beautiful choral music. He also wrote music for people to listen to as they left the church. Some of his music is very mathematical w
7、ith different parts that repeat each other in a very peaceful way. All his music was written for God and some of it is very moving. He never became rich but his music has a special place in classical music. He is remembered today for the beauty of his musical patterns. You can listen to one of his p
8、ieces of music now.,Marian was shy and_ did not want to give a performance. John worked hard as an actor so that he could _ money for his family. You may be able to_ out all that mess but I am not relying on it. Jackie Chan is an _ whose fame has spread as far as Hollywood. Two days is a very_ visit
9、 if you are not familiar with our town or the countryside.,sensitive,earn,sort,actor,brief,Answer key to exercise 1 on page 70,Using words and expressions,Page 70,In England it is fun to go to the local _ for lunch on Sunday and for a walk afterwards. Freddys _ changed when he grew from a tadpole in
10、to a frog. Watson liked to pretend he was spy when he wore a hat, a _ and sunglasses. George enjoys playing jokes on me but I find them _ . Kate broadcast her new CD on the radio; in_, she gave performances on TV.,pub,form,beard,painful,addition,One day Freddy the frog was given an _ to hear another
11、 famous frog, Jeremy Green, _ his songs. Freddy felt very excited as he was Jeremys friend and was _ his performances. He decided to pretend to be a devoted fan and _ on him. He put on a _ , a hat and sunglasses. He felt quite _ that Jeremy would not recognize him. After the _ Freddy went to the ban
12、k of the lake and waited for Jeremy. As the singer was near, Freddy waved, _ his legs in the water, slipped on a lily leaf and disappeared.,invitation,perform,familiar with,play a joke,beard,confident,performance,dipped,Answer key to exercise 2 on page 70,Jeremy looked horrified and then throwing of
13、f his clothes he jumped into the water at once. They both reappeared with Jeremy holding Freddy in his arms. _ when they were back on dry land Freddy apologized. “It was not a good joke,” he said. “Thank you Jeremy. I hit a rock in the water and it was so_. I might not still be alive if it were not
14、for you!”,Afterwards,painful,This is the home I have always dreamed of! When can we move in? You can be honest with me since I am familiar with the situation. He likes playing jokes on others but is very sensitive if others play jokes on him. For a brief moment I forgot the pain in my leg as I laugh
15、ed at the humorous jokes of the actor.,Answer key to exercise 3 on page 70,There are many reasons for his success. Afterwards we agreed that above all the love and devotion of his fans had made his career successful. For the next year or so I will have to rely on my son to support the family.,Simon
16、helped Peter repair his guitar, for which (that) he was very grateful. I like songs in (to) which the feeling of love is expressed. I enjoyed my holiday during (on) which I went to a concert of pop music.,Answer key to exercise 1 on page 71,Using structures,Page 71,I like my music teacher for whom (
17、which) I have great respect. I have many friends of whom (which) some are musicians. Peter went to a concert at which (whom) his favourite band played and sang.,during which in which in which to which for which at which in which at which the way in which at which,when where where where why when wher
18、e wherehow when,Answer key to exercise 2 on page 71,I would like to thank Mr Zhang, _ I would never have learned to play football well. He taught me to dribble the ball, _ I will always be grateful. It is a basic skill in football. The ways _ he encouraged me have gradually built my confidence. He i
19、s a man _ I have the highest respect.,without whom,for which,in which,for whom,Answer key to exercise 3 on page 71,Listening task,Before you listen, make a list of any classical composers that you know of. Share your list with your partner.,Page72,1,mathematical pattern jazz folk composers choral mo
20、ving beauty,Listen to the tape again and fill in the chart below.,2,Listen to the tape again and fill in the chart below.,God.,In the church.,Mathematical and with a special pattern.,Choral music.,For the beauty of his musical patterns.,3,The “MOZART EFFORT” Do you worry about exams? Of course, ever
21、yone does. Do you find it difficult to remember what you study? Well, everybody has trouble remembering things form time to time. Do you know music can help you remember things better? Scientists have shown that if you listen to classical music and especially Mozart while you are studying, it helps
22、your memory. It is called the “Mozart effect”.,script,It would be useful to know if the “Mozart effect” works with all kinds of music. Certainly scientists have done some experiments to find out. They have tried playing other kinds of music (such as pop music) while students are studying, but it doe
23、snt work. It seems that the regular rhythms of classical music help develop ones memory. However, this improvement only lasts for a short time.,If you want to improve your intelligence, what should you do? Scientists think that learning a musical instrument is helpful, especially for improving maths
24、 skills. This is because maths and music both use the same part of the brain. So if you want to be good at maths, perhaps you should go to a music class!,Reading task,The name “Cats in the cradle” comes from a game what Western young children play. The chorus in the song comes from parts of poems fo
25、r young children.,Listen to the tape and understanding the words that rhyme at the end of each line. Then practise reading it aloud paying special attention to the rhythm.,1,Page 72,Part 1: day / way / pay / away Chorus: spoon / moon / when / then Part 2: day / play throw / do dimmed / him Part 3: d
26、ay / say while / smile keys / please Part 4: away / day mind / time flu / you,Part 1: When his son is growing up, his father is often away and very busy. But the son wants to copy his father. Part 2: At ten the father is too busy to play with his son, but the son still wants to copy his father. Part
27、 3: Home from college the son is too busy to talk to his father. Part 4: Now the father is old and retired, he finds his son is too busy to see him. He now realizes that his son has grown up just like him.,This song is a ballad and tells a story. Read it and write down the main idea of each part.,2,
28、In what ways has the son grown up like the father? Is your father similar to or different from the father in the sons? In what ways? Give examples. When you grow up and have your own child, how will you treat him or her? Will you be like the boy in the song? Why or why not?,Read it again and then di
29、scuss in groups the following questions.,3,Speaking task,The following expressions may help you I really like I love because I prefer because I admire the words/ music/ rhythms because Natural/ generous to fans/ friendly/ easy to Approach/ quiet/ good voice/ humorous,Page74,His/ her songs are His/ h
30、er music is It makes me feel happy/ confident/ cheerful Beautiful music/ interesting words He/ She is outstanding/ wonderful/ attractive He/ She encourages people to go on ,Today I am going to talk about my favourite Western band-the Beatles. There were four members of this band: their names were Jo
31、hn, Paul, George and Ringo. The song that they wrote which I really love is Yesterday. It has such a beautiful tune and always makes me feel a little sad.,Sample speech,I got to know their music when I saw them on television. They seemed so kind and friendly to their fans. They had such a good sense
32、 of humour too. Their songs seem to talk about things that I feel strongly about like growing old or being lonely. Their music is always so beautiful. It makes me feel happy and sad at the same time. I think that they are an exceptional band who produced outstanding music. I hope you will enjoy list
33、ening to this song which I am going to play ,Writing task,The Beatles I have been collecting the songs of the Beatles for a long time now. I first saw them on the television and I was at once attracted by their attractive personalities and the fun they seemed to have.,Who they are,Why I like them,Sa
34、mple writing:,Page 74,Actually, that is funny in one way because my favourite song is “Yesterday” which is very sad. However, not all their songs are like that. Some are funny, others are cheerful and express original ideas and have lovely tunes.,My favourite song,Why I like their music,They seemed able to combine an ability to communicate with young people and describe their hopes and fears. I am sure that their music will still be remembered many years from now. They were the most famous band of the 1960s and it is still possible to enjoy and admire their songs even today.,My assessment,
