1、Before you listen to the tape,discuss these questions in groups of four.1.Do you often listen to music while studying at home?2.If you do,what kind of music do you usually listen to?What kind of effect does the music have on you?1listeningPage 69Classical music,especially Mozart,helps improve your m
2、emory.Listen to the tape again and write down what the“Mozart effect”means to you.摇篮曲小提琴协奏曲52Read 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.31.Listening to classical music improve
3、s your memory.2.The“Mozart effect”means listening to Mozarts music.3.To improve your long term memory you need to study maths.4.Scientists think the“Mozart effect”works with all kinds of music.5.Listening to music makes you more intelligent.You can listen to any kind of classical music if it has reg
4、ular 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 BachClassical music does not have words.It tries to describe feelings with musical
5、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 was not famous during his life
6、,but became very famous after his death.scriptHe 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 with different parts that repeat ea
7、ch 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 pieces of music now.1.Marian was shy an
8、d_ did not want to give a performance.2.John worked hard as an actor so that he could _ money for his family.3.You may be able to_ out all that mess but I am not relying on it.4.Jackie Chan is an _ whose fame has spread as far as Hollywood.5.Two days is a very_ visit if you are not familiar with our
9、 town or the countryside.sensitiveearnsortactorbriefAnswer key to exercise 1 on page 70Using words and expressionsPage 706.In England it is fun to go to the local _ for lunch on Sunday and for a walk afterwards.7.Freddys _ changed when he grew from a tadpole into a frog.8.Watson liked to pretend he
10、was spy when he wore a hat,a _ and sunglasses.9.George enjoys playing jokes on me but I find them _.10.Kate broadcast her new CD on the radio;in_,she gave performances on TV.pubformbeardpainfuladditionOne day Freddy the frog was given an _ to hear another famous frog,Jeremy Green,_ his songs.Freddy
11、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 bank of the lake and waited for Jeremy.As the singer was
12、near,Freddy waved,_ his legs in the water,slipped on a lily leaf and disappeared.invitationperformfamiliar withplay a jokebeardconfidentperformancedippedAnswer key to exercise 2 on page 70Jeremy looked horrified and then throwing off his clothes he jumped into the water at once.They both reappeared
13、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 for you!”Afterwardspainful1.This is the home I have always dreamed of!When
14、can we move in?2.You can be honest with me since I am familiar with the situation.3.He likes playing jokes on others but is very sensitive if others play jokes on him.4.For a brief moment I forgot the pain in my leg as I laughed at the humorous jokes of the actor.Answer key to exercise 3 on page 705
15、.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.6.For the next year or so I will have to rely onmy son to support the family.1.Simon helped Peter repair his guitar,for which(that)he was very grateful.2.I lik
16、e songs in(to)which the feeling of love is expressed.3.I enjoyed my holiday during(on)which I went to a concert of pop music.Answer key to exercise 1 on page 71Using structuresPage 711.I like my music teacher for whom(which)I have great respect.2.I have many friends of whom(which)some are musicians.
17、3.Peter went to a concert at which(whom)his favourite band played and sang.1.during which2.in which3.in which4.to which5.for which6.at which7.in which8.at which9.the way in which10.at which whenwherewherewherewhywhenwherewhere howwhenAnswer key to exercise 2 on page 71I would like to thank Mr Zhang,
18、_ 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 is a man _ I have the highest respect.without whomfor whichin whichfor whomAnswer key to e
19、xercise 3 on page 71Listening taskBefore you listen,make a list of any classical composers that you know of.Share your list with your partner.Page721mathematical pattern jazzfolk composers choralmoving beautyListen to the tape again and fill in the chart below.2Listen to the tape again and fill in t
20、he chart below.Information on BachWho did he write for?Where did he play it?What are the features of his music?What type of music did he write?Why is he remembered todayGod.In the church.Mathematical and with a special pattern.Choral music.For the beauty of his musical patterns.3The“MOZART EFFORT”Do
21、 you worry about exams?Of course,everyone 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 w
22、hile you are studying,it helps your memory.It is called the“Mozart effect”.scriptIt 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
23、 studying,but it doesnt 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 im
24、proving maths skills.This is because mathsand 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 taskThe name“Cats in the cradle”comes from a game what Western young children play.The chorus in the song comes from parts of poem
25、s for 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.1Page 72Part 1:day/way/pay/away Chorus:spoon/moon/when/thenPart 2:day/play throw/do dimmed/himPart 3:day/say while/smile keys/p
26、leasePart 4:away/day mind/time flu/youPart 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 3:Home from college the son is too busy to tal
27、k 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.21.In what ways has the son grown up like the father?2.Is
28、 your father similar to or different from the father in the sons?In what ways?Give examples.3.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 discuss in groups the following questions.3Speaking taskThe
29、following expressions may help youI really like I love because I prefer because I admire the words/music/rhythms because Natural/generous to fans/friendly/easy toApproach/quiet/good voice/humorousPage74His/her songs are His/her music isIt makes me feel happy/confident/cheerful Beautiful music/intere
30、sting wordsHe/She is outstanding/wonderful/attractiveHe/She encourages people to go on Today I am going to talk about my favouriteWestern band-the Beatles.There were four members of this band:their names were John,Paul,George and Ringo.The song that they wrote which I really love is Yesterday.It has
31、 such a beautiful tune and always makes me feel a little sad.Sample speechI 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 of humourtoo.Their songs seem to talk about things that I feel strongly about like growing old o
32、r 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 listening to this song which I am going to play Writing taskThe BeatlesI have been collecting the songs of
33、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 areWhy I like themSample writing:Page 74Actually,that is funny in one way because my favouritesong is“Yesterday”which is very sad.
34、However,not all their songs are like that.Some are funny,others are cheerful and express original ideas and have lovely tunes.My favourite songWhy I like their musicThey 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
