Warm-up
In this unit you will…
Read an encyclopedia extract and a concert review.
Listen to dialogues, a radio programme and a song.
Talk about Beijing Opera, dance and music.
Write a personal note and a concert review.
Learn how to talk about the future.
I．Look at the pictures and the Key Words.
What kinds of music and dance do you know?
Add to the lists in the Key Words box.
Key Words
Music: classical, pop, folk, jazz, rock’n’roll
Dances: disco, folk dance, ballet
Show more pictures and listen to the music.
II．Listen to the extracts about rhythm and different art forms. Match the extracts to the types of performances listed below.
Beijing Opera Rock’n’Roll Folk Dancing Ballet
Answers: 1 Ballet 2 Rock 3 Beijing Opera 4 Folk Dancing
Tape script
1．You can see the rhythm in the graceful movements of the dancer. The music is European classical music. It is very beautiful and so are the dancers. Russian dancers are famous for their skills in this art form.
2．This type of music is popular with young people all over the world. The rhythm is fast and exciting, and the music is well-known for being very noisy. Usually electric guitars play a big role in this kind of music.
3．In this historical art form, bright costumes, acrobatics and traditional music are used to tell a story on stage. The rhythm plays a part in telling the story. It can speed up and get louder, or make sudden stops to go with the action.
4．Often this form of dancing is a group activity and so the rhythm is important in keeping the dancers together. They are often performed at festivals with the dancers wearing the traditional costumes.
III．Listen to the extracts again. Which of the Key Words do the speakers use to discuss rhythm?
Key Words
beautiful, famous, loud, noisy, fast, exciting, electric, popular, historical, excited, bright, traditional, sudden, important, different
Answers:
1．beautiful, famous
2．popular, fast, exciting, noisy, electric
3．bright, traditional, sudden, loud
4．important, different, traditional
IV．Writing and speaking
What kind of music and dance do you like?
Music: classical folk jazz rock’n’roll blues
Dances: disco folk dance ballet waltz(华尔兹) hip-hop(街舞) cha-cha(恰恰) samba
tap dance(踢踏舞 ) breakdance(霹雳舞)
Why? Write a short passage to describe your opinions.
V．Words and Expressions:
1. folk n. 人们 people
Some folks like beer and some don’t. 有的人喜欢啤酒，有的不喜欢。
All young folks love to listen to revolutionary stories. 青少年们都爱听革命故事。
n. 家人，亲属 (常用 folks) family, relations
How are all your folks? 你家里的人都好吗？
n. （用于复合词中）民间的 (in compounds) of the common people of a country
She sang a folk song. 她唱了一首民歌。
folk dance
Lesson 1 Performance
Teaching aims:
To practise the vocabulary relating to concerts and performance.
To read and understand a concert review
To practise using will for decisions
To practise using time clauses with as soon as, when, before... and clause of concession with although / though
Teaching difficulties:
To practise using will for decisions
To practise using time clauses with as soon as, when, before... and clause of
Teaching Aids: computer and cassette
Teaching procedures:
I．Warming up
First listen to a song that is sung by Alanis ----everything
T: Now pop songs are popular with teenagers. Have you heard of the song?
What do you think of the song?
S:
T: Do you know who sing it?
S:
T: Teacher show the picture of Alanis ---the superstar, a true performer. Do you want to know her?
S:
T: Now let’s read an article about the superstar, and you will learn more information about her.
II．Reading
Read the concert review and match the four paragraphs with the titles.
a) the end of the concert para4 b) how the audience reacted para3
c) the songs played para2 d) the start of the concert para1
T: Ask the question: How much do you know about her?
S:
T: The Canadian rock singer and song writer, has won Grammy Awards for Best Rock Song. Her has made many albums. She become world-famous singer.
Do the exercise 3.
Read the review again and answer these questions.
III. Understanding the text
a) Correct errors
1. She is used to be in the public eye.
2. Her new album was come out in 1995.
3. On last Thursday night, hundreds of fans went to the concert held in Cambridge.
4. The 30-years-old singer is popular with young people.
5. The song tells the story of someone looks for real love.
6. The atmosphere was extremely exciting so that many people stand to cheer.
7. The Canada singer was famous in her twenties.
8. Her new album that was published last week is sold well.
Answers: 1. be改为 being 2.去掉was把come 改为came 3.去掉 on 4. years 改为year 5. looks改为 looking 6. stand 改为stood 7. Canada 改为Canadian 8. 去掉 is 把sold改为 sell
b) According to the text arrange the right order.
1. Alanis won this year’s Grammy Award or the best rock song.
2. Morissette gave a creative and powerful performance in the song ‘Utopia’.
3. Many fans went to the Corn Exchange in Cambridge, England to see her in concert.
4. Everyone in the auditorium agreed that they were greatly impressed by the concert.
5. Alanis’ album Jagged Little Pill came out
Answers: 5 1 3 2 4
IV．speaking
We know singer’s performance is important for a concert, besides singers concert need other’s stage effect , such as (show a slide)guide student to say out stage design , lighting, special effects and so on.
Have you ever watched a concert “live”, on TV or on video? Tell the class about it using the Key Words to help you.
Do the exercise 1
Show a slide, ask students to say out music style
Rock ‘n’roll
Voice your opinion
Why are pop music and rock ‘n’ roll loved by many young people
V．Vocabulary
Do the exercise 4
VI．Grammar
Do the exercise 6 and 8
Listen to the telephone conversation. Who decides to pick up the concert tickets , Sue or Ricky? What verb form do Sue and Ricky use to make sudden decisions as they speak?
Do the exercise 7
Listen again. Who said these things, Sur or Ricky?
Check these answers with the whole class and then look at the sentences, what linking words are used?
In order to help students further understand the text the teacher can ask the following questions.
1. Why can’t Ricky pick the tickets up at lunchtime tomorrow?
2. Why can’t he pick them up after school tomorrow?
3. Where does Ricky’s mum work?
4. Where is Sue going after she’s got the tickets?
Do the exercise 9, 11 and 12
VII．Language in use
Work in pairs and talk about your future plans. Use the expressions below to help you.
go to college, find a job, rent a flat, learn to drive, go on holidays, continue studying
VIII．Words and Expressions:
2. effect n. 后果，结果，影响 result, something which happens because of another thing
The brown grass is the effect of the dry weather. 草黄了是天气干旱的结果。
The effects of this illness can be very serious. 这种病的后果有时很严重。
Do you think the medicine will have any effect? 你认为这种药会有效吗？
colour effects 色彩效果 evil effect 恶果
a fatal effect 不幸的后果 sound effects 音响效果
speak with (without) effect 说话有（没有）效力
vt. 实现；产生效果 bring about; cause to happen; produce as a result of an action or process
It effected nothing. 这没有效。
be of no effect 无用 useless
All our efforts were of no effect. 我们一切努力都无用。
come into effect （指法律）实行；生效 (of a law ) become effectual
The new law has come into effect. 新法律已经实施。
When does the new timetable come into effect? 新的时刻表什么时候实行？
bring … into effect 实施 make effectual
They have already begun to bring their plans into effect. 他们已经开始实施计划。
in effect （指规则，法律等）在实施中，有效 (of a rule, law, etc) in operation
The law is still in effect. 法律依然生效。 事实上，实际上 in fact
The two words are in effect identical in meaning. 这两个词实际上是同义的。
have an effect on sth. 对…有影响，使起变化 make some change
Her illness has had a bad effect on her work. 她的病对工作有很大的影响。
3. disappoint vt. 使失望 make you sad because the things you hoped for do not happen
The book disappointed me. 这本书使我很失望。
He has disappointed his parents deeply. 他已使他的双亲深感失望。
vt. 阻碍（希望，计划等）被实现 prevent (a hope, plan, etc.) from being realized
I am sorry to disappoint your plan. 我阻碍了你的计划，很抱歉。
4. extraordinary adj. 特别的，非凡的 out of the ordinary, highly unusual, very strange
This is an extraordinary sight. 这是一特别的景象。
an extraordinary expenditure 特别支出
extraordinary weather 反常天气 a man of extraordinary talents 有惊人才干的人
5. perform vt. 做；完成；实现 do; accomplish; carry out
perform your promise 实现你的诺言
Is the new car performing well? 这辆新汽车好开吗？
He has performed all his duties. 他已履行了他全部的职责。
The surgeon performed the operation very successfully. 外科医生很成功地做了那次手术。
vt. 演出；表演 be in a play, film, concert, etc.
The dance was performed with great skill. 舞蹈表演得很高明。
What play will be performed tonight? 今晚演出什么戏？
I think the actors performed very well. 我认为演员们表演得非常好。
At what theatre did you perform? 你们在哪个剧场演出的？
Harry performed a little dance on the stage. 哈雷在舞台上表演了一个小舞蹈。
performance n. 工作；成绩 doing work; something that you do
Your performance on yesterday’s test was very good. 你昨天考试考得非常好。
n. 演出；演唱；演奏 being in a play, concert, etc.
The pianist gave a fine performance. 钢琴家演奏得很出色。
This is the old actor’s last performance. 这是那位老演员的最后一次演出。
n. 演出的时间 time when you can go to a play, etc.
Shall we go to the afternoon or the evening performance of the ballet?
这次芭蕾舞我们是看下午演出还是晚上演出？
The performance starts at 8.00. 演出八时开始。
n. 履行；执行；完成 do, carry out, carry into effect
The boy’s performance of the job showed that he had some training.
从那个男孩干的活来看，他曾经受过一些训练。
6. fan n. 扇子 something that moves the air so that you feel cool
There is an electric fan in our room. 在我们屋子里有一台电风扇。
n. 迷；狂热者 someone who is very interested in something
The football fans cheered their team. 足球迷们给他们的队加油。
My brother is a film fan. 兄弟是个电影迷。
a draft fan 通风扇；吸风扇
an electric fan 电风扇
an exhaust fan 排风机，排气风扇。
a feather fan 羽毛扇
a folding fan 折扇
7. award vt. (经过裁判、慎重考虑之后) 以<奖赏等>授与<人>; 颁发<奖赏等> [予人] ,赏给[某人]<奖赏等>[to]
The teacher awarded the boy a prize. = The teacher awarded a prize to the boy. 老师颁奖给那男孩。
A medal was awarded (to) him. 颁给他一枚奖章。
vt. (于仲裁、裁判等) 将 <赔偿金等> 判归<某人>; 裁定 <赔偿金等> [给某人],给与[某人]…[to]
The court awarded the mother custody of the child. = The court awarded custody of the child to the mother. 法院判定孩子的监护权归那位母亲。
n.[C] 奖,奖品,奖赏 ； n.[C] (对大学生之) 奖学金 ； n.[C] (损害赔偿等之) 裁定额
8. base n. 基础；底部 the lowest part of anything
The column stands on a narrow base. 柱子竖立在狭窄的地基上。
This vase falls over a lot because the base is too small. 这个花瓶常倒，因为瓶底太小。
the base of a mountain 山底
n. 基地；根据地 place to start from and go back to
That pilot travels all over the world but London is his base.
那位飞行员飞遍全世界，但伦敦是他的基地。
a naval base 海军基地
n. （数）基数 (math.)number that is a starting point for a system of numeration or logarithms
vt. 基于；以…为根据；建于…之上 rest; build; place; found(=place upon)
This song is based on an old folk tune. 这首歌曲是以一首民间小调为基础的。
Scientific theories must be based on facts. 科学理论必须以事实为根据。
The calculation is based on false data. 这计算是根据错误的数据。
9. extremely adv. 极端地,极度地 ； [用以加强语气]<口语>非常,极 (very)
It pains me extremely to have to leave you. 不得不离开你,这使我极感痛苦。
It was an extremely fine day in May. 那是五月里一个非常晴朗的日子。
He was extremely angry. 他极为震怒。
10. anger n.[U] 生气 strong feeling when you are not pleased
He shook with anger. 他气得发抖。
He is beside himself with anger. 他气得发狂。
Anger does no good. 发脾气没有用（或好处）。
I was filled with anger when I saw him kicking the dog. 当我看到他踢那条狗的时候，我气极了。
be excited by anger 大怒
part in anger 愤怒地分手
have fits of anger 不时大怒
weep through anger 因愤怒而哭泣
be flushed with anger 气得满脸通红
show anger against sb. 对某人表示愤怒
11. audience n. 听众；观众 group of people listening to a speaker, singer, etc.
There was a large audience at the theatre on Saturday. 星期六剧院里有许多观众。
She was asked to sing a folk song by a large audience. 许多观众要求她唱一首民歌。
My audience were mostly foreigners. 我的听众大部分是外国人。
12. throughout adv. 到处；全部时间 in every part; all the time
They painted the house throughout. 他们把房子全都油漆了一遍。
The timber was rotten throughout. 这块木料已整个烂了。
prep. 到处；从开始到结束 in every part of; from the start to the end of
The news spread throughout the school. 消息传遍了全校。
We laughed throughout the film. 从电影开始到结束，我们一直在笑。
He travelled throughout the whole of Africa. 他游遍了整个非洲。
The government was corrupted throughout. 这政府腐败透了。
throughout the day 整天 throughout one’ s life 终生 throughout the winter 在整个冬季里
13. impress vt. 使人得到良好印象；令人佩服 to fill someone with admiration
His acting impressed me as being somewhat artificial. 他的演技给我的印象是有点做作。
Those glorious features impressed themselves into his soul.那美丽的容貌在他心中留下了深刻的印象。
We were deeply impressed by his words. 他的话给我们留下了深刻的印象。
The old woman’s words were deeply impressed on my memory.
那位老大娘的话深深地印在我的记忆里。
We were deeply impressed with this sight. 这风景给我留下了深刻的印象。
vt. 压成印 make marks on (sth.)by pressing
A new design is impressed on the cloth. 布上印有一种新花样。
He impressed the wax with a seal. 他把图章印在蜡上。
IX．Homework
Do the exercise page 66 and 67.
Lesson 2 Beijing Opera
Teaching aims:
To practice using general knowledge to think of possible answers before listening
To practice getting the general idea when listening for the first time
To practice identifying key words to listen for
To practice asking for, giving and refusing permission
Teaching difficulties
To practice asking for, giving and refusing permission
To practice identifying key words to listen for
Teaching Aids: computer and cassette
Teaching procedures:
I．Warming up: First listen to a piece of Beijing Opera
T: What kind of music is it?
S:
T: Yes, it is our cultural treasure-Beijing Opera. What do you think of Beijing Opera? Who can sing a piece of Beijing Opera for us?
S:
T: Thank you for your wonderful performance. How much do you know about it?
S:
T: Peking opera, the best-known Chinese Opera, was developed during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). It is a dramatic form that includes dance, theater, music, and skilled performance. Character types depend on vocal styles. Performers wear dramatic make up or masks.
T: Can you name some famous actors and actress? Who do you know is the best performer in China?
S: Cheng Yanqiu, Mang Lianliang, Qiu Shengrong and so on. Mei Lanfang.
T: show a slide of Mei Lanfang ( introduce Mei Lanfang)
T: What role do they play in Beijing Opera?
S: guide students to say out “sheng”, “dan”, “jing”, “chou”, “mask”
II．Listening
T: We have some knowledge about Beijing Opera, Now look at these exercise and give a judge firstly then listen to the cassette and check your guess.
Do the exercise 1
Show students a chart about Beijing Opera’s structure
Do the exercise 2 and 3
Do the exercise 4
Read through the Strategies with the class and see if they know how to use any of these Strategies already.
Students listen to the cassette and get the general idea. Play the cassette without pausing the first time. And ask them to answer the questions.
Do the exercise 5, 6 and 7
The teacher can draw a conclusion:
Besides Beijing Opera, there are still other National Treasures in China. They serve as a window of China. And through this window, foreigners are able to understand Chinese culture better.
III．Speaking
Do the exercise 8.
Imagine you have to ask for permission in the situations below. Think of good reasons.
Practice your oral English
Suppose Smith come from America. He is interested in Beijing Opera. As his interpreter you are introduce Beijing Opera to him. .
Do the exercise 9
IV．Writing
Write a composition to introduce Beijing Opera its history and value,
including Characters, scenes, costumes and skills needed. You can add some details, such as some names of play and famous artists.
V．Words and Expressions:
14. male adj. 男（性）的；雄性的 of the sex that does not give birth to young ones
A cock is a male bird. 公鸡是雄性家禽。
The male bird is usually bigger and more brightly coloured than the female.
雄鸟通常比雌鸟大，颜色更鲜丽。
n. 男人；雄性动物；雄性植物 man or boy; animal that cannot have baby animals; plant that does not have fruit
A bull, a cock and a he goat are males. 公牛，公鸡，公羊都是雄性动物。
female n.[C] 女子；牝兽；雌性植物 woman or girl; animal that can have baby animals; plant that has fruit
A daughter is a female child. 女儿是女性孩子。
a female flower 雌花
15. combine v. 使结合 to (cause to) come together; unite; act together
The acid and alkali are combined into salt. 酸与碱化合成盐。
We consider it necessary to combine theory with practice. 我们认为理论联系实际是必要的。
Combine each pair of sentences into one sentence, using the second as an attributive clause.
把下列各对句子结合成一个句子，用第二句作为定语从句。
In proteins, atoms of nitrogen are combined with carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms.
在蛋自质中，氮原子与碳、氢、氧原子相化合。
v. 联合；混合 unite; mix
Oil and water will not combine. 油和水混合不到一块儿。
Two parties will combine to defeat the third. 两党派将联合一起以击败第三党。
What chemicals combine together to form water? 什么化学元素化合成水？
The two teams combined and did very well in the sports meet.
在运动会上这两个队合并成一个队，成绩很好。
Efforts and confidence combine to make a full man. 努力与信心结合造就完人。
16. treasure n. 金银财宝；宝藏 store of gold, silver, jewels, money, or other valuable things
They were looking for buried treasure. 他们在寻找埋在地下的财宝。
Karl Marx’s works are the treasure of the revolutionary peoples.
卡尔马克思的著作是革命人民的宝贵财富。
He went to the island looking for treasure. 他到小岛上去寻找宝藏。
The pirates hid the treasure in a cave. 海盗把财宝藏在洞里。
The photo of her dead father is her greatest treasure. 她已故父亲的照片是她最宝贵的东西。
Stevenson wrote a book called Treasure Island. 史蒂文森写了一部名叫《金银岛》的小说。
hereditary treasure 传家宝
national treasure 国宝
v. 储存，珍藏；秘藏 to save or keep
He treasured all of his money. 他所有的钱都存了起来。
v. 珍惜；珍重 to value greatly
I treasure your friendship. 我珍重你的友谊。 to treasure sth. up in one’s memory 铭记某事
17. represent vt. 代表；代理；代言 to speak or act for
Words represent ideas or things. 说话代表思想或事务。
Our Party represents the interests of the people 我们党代表着人民的利益。
vt. 声称；描述 to describe or put forth as having a certain quality, value etc.
He represents himself as an expert. 他自称专家。
This painting represents a hunting scene. 这张油画展现了打猎的情景。
18. general adj. 普遍的；全体的 of all, not just of one
There is a general interest in sports. 对于运动有普遍的兴趣。
All adults can vote at a general election. 所有的成年人在普选时都有权投票。
We have a general cleaning every Saturday. 每星期六下午我们大扫除。
adj. 一般的；常有的；普通的 usual; happening everywhere or all the time
Cold weather is general in Britain in the winter. 冬天英国气候一般是寒冷的。
These courses are far above the general level. 这些课程远在一般水准之上。
adj. 大体的；笼统的 not in detail
I don’t understand everything, but I understand the general idea. 我并不全懂，但明白大意。
n. 将军 an important army officer
The general was studying a map. 将军在仔细地察看地图。
a consul general 总领事 a good general 良将
Lesson 3 Experiment in folk
Teaching aims:
To practice the vocabulary relating to music
To read and understand a newspaper article
To practice using adverbial clauses of cause, result and purpose with because, as, since, so that and so/such…that.
To express opinions and give reasons for them
Teaching difficulties:
To practice using adverbial clauses of cause, result and purpose with because, as, since, so that and so/such…that.
Teaching Aids: computer and cassette
Teaching procedures:
I．Warming up
First listen to a piece of music called “Er Qian Ying Yue”
T: Then ask students “What do you think of the music you just listen to?” “What kind of music is it?”
S:
T: Chinese folk music sounds so wonderful and special. It is our cultural treasure. Our nation is proud of Chinese folk music. We have a lot of top musicians, can you name some famous musician?
S:
T: Show some slides such as Nie Er, Xian Xinghai, Hua yanjun. Then give some information about musician and ask students to guess who it is.
1. He was born in Guangdong province in 1905. He is called people’s musician.
2. He wrote many songs such as On Taihang Mountain and the famous Yellow River chorus.
3. He died in Russia when he went there to study.
S:
Answer : Xian Xinghai
Now let’s listen to another piece of music, guessing its instrument. (Let students listen to piano.)
T: “What kind of music is it?”
S:
T: Yes, piano. Does piano belong to Chinese folk music?
S: No, it belongs to western instrument. Piano sounds so sweet that many people like listen to piece of piano. Can you name some western musicians?
S: Mozart, List, Schubert and so on.
T: suppose if we combine our Chinese folk music with western music, What will happen?
S:
T: Does someone once try to do so?
S:
II．Reading
Someone have already done so. He is Kong Xiangdong, and have you heard of the name?
Now read the text and let’s see what’s the matter.
After reading the text, show a picture of Kong Xiangdong, give a brief profile:
A famous Chinese name in the music world, one of the most famous pianist in the world. He has performed in more than 40 countries and has scored numerous prize. He combine classical music and folk music well.
How much do you understand the text and answer the following questions
Do the exercise 2
Do the exercise correct errors
1. Playing the same music in different cities of the world is very bored.
2. The concert last week was such success that he had to give another two concerts.
3. Because Kong’s talent and hard work, he become famous worldwide.
4. He was made to practise the piano so much that, at time, he thought about giving up.
5. He gave a concert combine classical music with Chinese folk music.
6. This is why he went back his roots and study Chinese folk music.
7. He didn’t quit, he became a great pianist.
Answers: 1. bored改为 boring 2. success 前加a 3. Because 后面加of 4. time改为times 5. combine 改为combined 6. back 后加to 7. he前加 and
III．Language points
1. combine… with … “把… 与…结合”
Diets are most effective when combined with exercise. 节食与运动相结合才会更有效。
2. success n. 成功， 胜利 ； 成功 的事，取得成功的人。
Failure is the mother of success. 失败是成功之母。
The meeting was a success. 会开得很成功。
He is a great success as a teacher. 作为一个教师，他是很出色的。
IV．Speaking
Task 1: voice your opinion
What kind of music do you like? Which type of concert would you prefer to go to, classical or Chinese folk music? Give your reasons.
Task 2 : retell the story about Kong Xiangdong
Cover the text and in pairs, talk about Kong Xiangdong, seeing how much they can remember from the text.
V．Grammar
Do the exercise 3, 5 and 7
Use exercise 6 to draw a conclusion: after doing the exercise 3,5 and 7
Do the exercise 8 and 9 together because of their common character
VI．Vocabulary Do the exercise 10
VII．Language in Use
Work in pairs and tell each other: 1) when you listen to music, 2) what kind of music you listen to and why. Use the following words to help you.
VIII．Words and Expressions:
19. key n. 钥匙 piece of metal that opens a lock
I turned the key and opened the door. 我转动钥匙，打开了门。
I have a bunch of keys in my pocket. 我衣袋里有一串钥匙。
n. 题解；答案 set of answers to tests, etc.
This book is the key for use of students only. 这本书是专供学生用的题解。
Check your answers with the key at the back of the book. 把你的答案同书后的答案核对一下。
n. （钢琴、打字机等的）键；琴键 part of a piano, a typewriter, etc. that you press with a finger
A piano has black and white keys. 钢琴上有黑白键。
n. 要口；要冲；要隘 (also attrib.) place which from its position, gives control of a route or area
Gibraltar has been called the key to the Mediterranean. 直布罗陀一直被称作地中海的门户。
n. 关键；谜底；决窍；线索 that which solves a mystery, problem, etc; the secret or clue
This is the key to the problem. 这是问题的关键。
It affords the key to an understanding of the situation. 这提供了了解形势的线索。
a skeleton key 万能钥匙
20. quit vt. 停止<工作等>,放弃
quit one’s job 辞职 We quit work at five. 我们在五点停止工作。
vt. 停止…… Quit worrying about it. 别为那件事烦恼了。
vi. <口语>停止工作,离职,辞职 notice to quit 离开 <房子、工作等> 的通知
adj. (无比较级、最高级)免除 [摆脱] […]的[of]
At last I am [have gotten] quit of her. 我终于摆脱了她。 get quit of one’s debts 了清债务
21. talent n. 天才；天资 natural skill; something that you do naturally well
They are endowed with high artistic talents. 他们具有高超的艺术才能。
Amanda has a talent for painting. 阿曼达有绘画天才。
22. identity n.[C] 身份；本身；本人 who someone is
Please prove your identity. 请证明你的身份。
identity card 身份证
23. root n.[C] 根；块根；地下茎 the part of a plant, tree, etc. that is under the ground
The roots of this tree go deep into the ground. 这棵树的根深深扎入地下。
The typhoon pulled up many trees by the roots. 台风把许多树连根拔了起来。
The idea took strong root. 这种思想根深蒂固。
n.[C] 根源；原因
a part from which other things grow and develop; the origin or basic cause of a thing
Lack of ability is at the root of his dislike for sports. 他不喜欢体育运动的根本原因在于他没有技能。
n.[C] （数学）根 (math) a quantity which, when multiplied by itself a certain number of times, produces a given quantity
4 is the square root of 16. 四为十六的平方根。
vt. 生根；扎根 to set down roots and begin to grow
These flowers root very quickly if you give them plenty of water. 水浇足了，这些花很快就会生根。
A tree roots itself. 有树自能生根。
24. transform vt. 改变（形态）；使变形
change the shape of someone or something; make something look different
Heat can transform water into steam. 热能使水变为蒸汽。
Any kind of energy can be transformed into electricity. 任何种类的能量都可变为电。
Electric heaters have their electric energy transformed into heat. 电热器使其电能转变为热能。
Nature transforms a caterpillar into a butterfly. 大自然使毛虫变为蝴蝶。
That country is transforming from a backward agricultural country into an advanced industrial country.
该国正在从落后的农业国转变为先进的工业国。
transform one’s world outlook thoroughly 彻底改造世界观
transform mechanical energy into electricity 把机械能转换成电能
IX．Homework : Do the exercise on page 70 and 71
Lesson 4 Let’s Dance
Objectives
To practise reading a text quickly to identify the type/genre.
To read a text with gapped sentences and be able to complete the gaps using topic, linking and reference clues.
To practise vocabulary related to music and dancing.
To talk about preferences about music and dancing.
I．Pre-Reading
Listen to the music extracts and identify the dances in the box. Example 1 Chinese folk dance
Key Words
disco, classical ballet, Chinese folk dance, waltz, breakdance
Answers: 1 Chinese folk dance; 2 classical ballet; 3 waltz; 4 breakdance; 5 disco
Some pictures about dance： Listen to the tape and tell types of dances mentioned.
II．Reading
Put the sentences below in the correct gaps in the text. Use the Strategies to help you.
a) In the mid-1980s, breakdancing became popular.
b) They are easy to learn and are usually danced in couples.
c) Other kinds of folk dances are the sword dance and the colourful peacock dance.
d) One of the most famous ballets is called “Swan Lake”.
e) In the 1960s, people danced without touching their partner.
Answers: 53214
True or False
‘The Nutcracker’ is a famous America ballet. ( F )
Ballet are performed by professional dancers. ( T )
Folk dance are usually popular for only a short time. ( F )
Yangge is performed in Christmas celebration. ( F )
Rumba and Cha-Cha are folk dances. ( F )
African-American rhythm and movements play an important part in the development of popular dance. ( T )
Popular dance are taught from one generation to another. ( F )
III．Post-Reading
Read the text again and answer these questions.
1．Who started folk dance?
Ordinary people.
2．What is the main difference between folk and popular dances?
Popular dances are usually popular for only a short time.
3．What is a ballroom dance that came from folk dance?
Waltz.
4．Why did a lot of new dances come from the United States?
The mixing of immigrant cultures produced new forms of dance.
5．What type of dancing became popular in the mid-1980s? Breakdancing.
IV．Vocabulary
Make compound words by matching one word from each list.
African known African-American
ball American ballroom
rock room rock music
art dance art form
well 1980s well-known
mid form mid-1980s
folk music folk dance
Match four words from Exercise 5 with their definitions.
1． adj. known by many people
2． noun. a traditional dance from a specific community
3． noun. a large room for formal social dancing
4． noun. in the middle of the 1980s
Answers: 1 well-known; 2 folk dance; 3 ballroom; 4 mid-1980s
V．Speaking
Read this questionnaire and think about your answers. Then in pairs, tell your partner about yourself.
DO YOU WANNA DANCE?
1．Do you like dancing?
2．What kind of dance do you like?
3．What kind of music do you like dancing to?
4．How well can you dance?
5．What special dances can you do?
6．What dance would you like to learn?
VI．Writing : 身边最熟悉的舞蹈是什么呢？仿照课文的思路，写一篇作文，介绍一下在你所在的地方的舞蹈形式。
VII．Words and Expressions:
25. ordinary adj. 普通的；平常的 usual, not special
He is in ordinary dress. 他衣着一般。
On ordinary days I get up at eight o’clock, but on my birthday I was up early.
平时我八点起床，但是我在生日那天起得早。
She is rather above the ordinary height. 她要比普通身材高一点。
adj. 常见的；平凡的 of a kind usually met with
His life was quite ordinary. 他的一生是十分平凡的。
American football is quite different from the ordinary football. 美国足球和普通足球的踢法很不相同。
out of the ordinary 不平常的；奇怪的
The life of the young hero was out of the ordinary. 这位青年英雄的一生是不平凡的。
Did you see anything out of the ordinary? 你看到什么不寻常的东西了吗？
26. general n. 世代；一代 the children, or the parents, or the grandparents, in a family
The younger generation grows up sturdily. 年轻一代茁壮成长。
Three generations live in our house. 我家三代人住在一起。
n. 一代人 all the people who were born at about the same time
The older generation doesn't like pop music. 老一辈的人不喜欢流行音乐。
n. 发生；产生 generating; bring into existence
the generation of electricity by steam or water power 用蒸汽或水力发电
27. unique 形容词比较级： more unique 最高级： most unique
n. 独一无二的事物
adj. (无比较级、最高级)唯一的
This is a unique example of this word before 1800. 这是此一单字在 1800 年前被用过的唯一例子。
adj. […]特有的,独具的[to] These features are by no means unique to Japan.
这些特征绝不是日本所独有的。
adj. 独特的,独自的,特有的
His cello technique is unique. 他的大提琴 (演奏) 技巧是独一无二的。
Every individual is unique. 每一个人都有他的特色。
a unique study of Elizabethan literature 对于伊丽莎白女王时代文学的独特研究
adj. <口语>稀奇的,奇异的,独树一帜的,与众不同的
His style of singing is rather unique. 他的唱法颇为特殊。
28. sword n. 剑；刀 very long, sharp knife for fighting
The soldier took his sword and attacked the enemy. 士兵拿起刀向敌人杀去。
He defended himself with a sword. 他用剑自卫。
29. responsible adj. 负责任的 worthy of trust; dependable
She is a responsible teacher. 她是个认真负责的老师。
I am not responsible to you for my actions. 对我的行为我没有向你交待的义务。
adj. 尽责的；可信赖的 whom you can trust to be good and wise
You should give a task to a responsible man. 你应当把工作交给一个可靠的人。
He is a responsible person and can be trusted to carry out the plan.
他是一个负责的人，他去执行计划可以信赖。
be responsible for something 引起某事；使发生 cause something, make something happen
He is responsible to me for it. 这件事他对我负责。
The heavy rain was responsible for the landslide. 山崩应归于下大雨。
Who’s responsible for this broken window? 是谁打破了窗户？
30. reaction n. 反应 the action taken as a result of another happening
What was his reaction to it ? 他对这事有何反应？
His reaction to the news was unhappiness. 他对这个消息的反应是不愉快的。
n. 化学反应 the chemicals action occurring when two chemicals react
The reaction of the chemicals was a burst of smoke. 那些化学药品的反应结果是一股烟。
31. permission n.[U] 允许；许可 allowing someone to do something
May I have permission to leave early? 可以让我早点走吗？
If you want to leave the class, you should ask for the teacher’s permission.
如果你要离开班上，应该得到教员的许可。
No student is allowed to go out during the class without the teacher's permission.
上课时未经教师许可学生不得外出。
to ask for permission 请求许可
VIII．Homework
everything
歌手:collective soul
with the faces i now wear
it's only proof my thoughts
have become impaired
and the courage i shall build
stands at distance still
everything is physical
everything takes precedence
everything's admissible
everything is evident
and this comfort i've designed
will only stay intact until
the truth i find
as some answers fly around
no cure have i found
everything is physical
everything takes precedence
everything's admissible
everything is evident
guide me save me teach me
i need to learn from this
hold me soothe me my love my life
the reflection i now see
is always trying to blind
and discourage me
but my patience shall prevail
and myself as well
everything is physical
everything takes precedence
everything's admissible
everything is evident
everything is comfortable
everything's a brighter shade
everything is suitable
everything is cooling