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(華爾茲) hip-hop(街舞) cha-cha(恰恰) samba
tap dance(踢踏舞 ) breakdance(霹靂舞)
Why? Write a short passage to describe your opinions.
V．Words and Expressions:
1. folk n. 人們 people
Some folks like beer and some don’t. 有的人喜歡啤酒，有的不喜歡。
All young folks love to listen to revolutionary stories. 青少年們都愛聽革命故事。
n. 家人，親屬 (常用 folks) family, relations
How are all your folks? 你家里的人都好嗎？
n. （用于復合詞中）民間的 (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改為 being 2.去掉was把come 改為came 3.去掉 on 4. years 改為year 5. looks改為 looking 6. stand 改為stood 7. Canada 改為Canadian 8. 去掉 is 把sold改為 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，結果，影響 result, something which happens because of another thing
The brown grass is the effect of the dry weather. 草黃了是天氣干旱的結果。
The effects of this illness can be very serious. 這種病的后果有時很嚴重。
Do you think the medicine will have any effect? 你認為這種藥會有效嗎？
colour effects 色彩效果 evil effect 惡果
a fatal effect 不幸的后果 sound effects 音響效果
speak with (without) effect 說話有（沒有）效力
vt. 實現；產生效果 bring about; cause to happen; produce as a result of an action or process
It effected nothing. 這沒有效。
be of no effect 無用 useless
All our efforts were of no effect. 我們一切努力都無用。
come into effect （指法律）實行；生效 (of a law ) become effectual
The new law has come into effect. 新法律已經實施。
When does the new timetable come into effect? 新的時刻表什么時候實行？
bring … into effect 實施 make effectual
They have already begun to bring their plans into effect. 他們已經開始實施計劃。
in effect （指規則，法律等）在實施中，有效 (of a rule, law, etc) in operation
The law is still in effect. 法律依然生效。 事實上，實際上 in fact
The two words are in effect identical in meaning. 這兩個詞實際上是同義的。
have an effect on sth. 對…有影響，使起變化 make some change
Her illness has had a bad effect on her work. 她的病對工作有很大的影響。
3. disappoint vt. 使失望 make you sad because the things you hoped for do not happen
The book disappointed me. 這本書使我很失望。
He has disappointed his parents deeply. 他已使他的雙親深感失望。
vt. 阻礙（希望，計劃等）被實現 prevent (a hope, plan, etc.) from being realized
I am sorry to disappoint your plan. 我阻礙了你的計劃，很抱歉。
4. extraordinary adj. 特別的，非凡的 out of the ordinary, highly unusual, very strange
This is an extraordinary sight. 這是一特別的景象。
an extraordinary expenditure 特別支出
extraordinary weather 反常天氣 a man of extraordinary talents 有驚人才干的人
5. perform vt. 做；完成；實現 do; accomplish; carry out
perform your promise 實現你的諾言
Is the new car performing well? 這輛新汽車好開嗎？
He has performed all his duties. 他已履行了他全部的職責。
The surgeon performed the operation very successfully. 外科醫生很成功地做了那次手術。
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? 今晚演出什么戲？
I think the actors performed very well. 我認為演員們表演得非常好。
At what theatre did you perform? 你們在哪個劇場演出的？
Harry performed a little dance on the stage. 哈雷在舞臺上表演了一個小舞蹈。
performance n. 工作；成績 doing work; something that you do
Your performance on yesterday’s test was very good. 你昨天考試考得非常好。
n. 演出；演唱；演奏 being in a play, concert, etc.
The pianist gave a fine performance. 鋼琴家演奏得很出色。
This is the old actor’s last performance. 這是那位老演員的最后一次演出。
n. 演出的時間 time when you can go to a play, etc.
Shall we go to the afternoon or the evening performance of the ballet?
這次芭蕾舞我們是看下午演出還是晚上演出？
The performance starts at 8.00. 演出八時開始。
n. 履行；執行；完成 do, carry out, carry into effect
The boy’s performance of the job showed that he had some training.
從那個男孩干的活來看，他曾經受過一些訓練。
6. fan n. 扇子 something that moves the air so that you feel cool
There is an electric fan in our room. 在我們屋子里有一臺電風扇。
n. 迷；狂熱者 someone who is very interested in something
The football fans cheered their team. 足球迷們給他們的隊加油。
My brother is a film fan. 兄弟是個電影迷。
a draft fan 通風扇；吸風扇
an electric fan 電風扇
an exhaust fan 排風機，排氣風扇。
a feather fan 羽毛扇
a folding fan 折扇
7. award vt. (經過裁判、慎重考慮之后) 以<獎賞等>授與<人>; 頒發<獎賞等> [予人] ,賞給[某人]<獎賞等>[to]
The teacher awarded the boy a prize. = The teacher awarded a prize to the boy. 老師頒獎給那男孩。
A medal was awarded (to) him. 頒給他一枚獎章。
vt. (于仲裁、裁判等) 將 <賠償金等> 判歸<某人>; 裁定 <賠償金等> [給某人],給與[某人]…[to]
The court awarded the mother custody of the child. = The court awarded custody of the child to the mother. 法院判定孩子的監護權歸那位母親。
n.[C] 獎,獎品,獎賞 ； n.[C] (對大學生之) 獎學金 ； n.[C] (損害賠償等之) 裁定額
8. base n. 基礎；底部 the lowest part of anything
The column stands on a narrow base. 柱子豎立在狹窄的地基上。
This vase falls over a lot because the base is too small. 這個花瓶常倒，因為瓶底太小。
the base of a mountain 山底
n. 基地；根據地 place to start from and go back to
That pilot travels all over the world but London is his base.
那位飛行員飛遍全世界，但倫敦是他的基地。
a naval base 海軍基地
n. （數）基數 (math.)number that is a starting point for a system of numeration or logarithms
vt. 基于；以…為根據；建于…之上 rest; build; place; found(=place upon)
This song is based on an old folk tune. 這首歌曲是以一首民間小調為基礎的。
Scientific theories must be based on facts. 科學理論必須以事實為根據。
The calculation is based on false data. 這計算是根據錯誤的數據。
9. extremely adv. 極端地,極度地 ； [用以加強語氣]<口語>非常,極 (very)
It pains me extremely to have to leave you. 不得不離開你,這使我極感痛苦。
It was an extremely fine day in May. 那是五月里一個非常晴朗的日子。
He was extremely angry. 他極為震怒。
10. anger n.[U] 生氣 strong feeling when you are not pleased
He shook with anger. 他氣得發抖。
He is beside himself with anger. 他氣得發狂。
Anger does no good. 發脾氣沒有用（或好處）。
I was filled with anger when I saw him kicking the dog. 當我看到他踢那條狗的時候，我氣極了。
be excited by anger 大怒
part in anger 憤怒地分手
have fits of anger 不時大怒
weep through anger 因憤怒而哭泣
be flushed with anger 氣得滿臉通紅
show anger against sb. 對某人表示憤怒
11. audience n. 聽眾；觀眾 group of people listening to a speaker, singer, etc.
There was a large audience at the theatre on Saturday. 星期六劇院里有許多觀眾。
She was asked to sing a folk song by a large audience. 許多觀眾要求她唱一首民歌。
My audience were mostly foreigners. 我的聽眾大部分是外國人。
12. throughout adv. 到處；全部時間 in every part; all the time
They painted the house throughout. 他們把房子全都油漆了一遍。
The timber was rotten throughout. 這塊木料已整個爛了。
prep. 到處；從開始到結束 in every part of; from the start to the end of
The news spread throughout the school. 消息傳遍了全校。
We laughed throughout the film. 從電影開始到結束，我們一直在笑。
He travelled throughout the whole of Africa. 他游遍了整個非洲。
The government was corrupted throughout. 這政府腐敗透了。
throughout the day 整天 throughout one’ s life 終生 throughout the winter 在整個冬季里
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. 他的演技給我的印象是有點做作。
Those glorious features impressed themselves into his soul.那美麗的容貌在他心中留下了深刻的印象。
We were deeply impressed by his words. 他的話給我們留下了深刻的印象。
The old woman’s words were deeply impressed on my memory.
那位老大娘的話深深地印在我的記憶里。
We were deeply impressed with this sight. 這風景給我留下了深刻的印象。
vt. 壓成印 make marks on (sth.)by pressing
A new design is impressed on the cloth. 布上印有一種新花樣。
He impressed the wax with a seal. 他把圖章印在蠟上。
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. 公雞是雄性家禽。
The male bird is usually bigger and more brightly coloured than the female.
雄鳥通常比雌鳥大，顏色更鮮麗。
n. 男人；雄性動物；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，公雞，公羊都是雄性動物。
female n.[C] 女子；牝獸；雌性植物 woman or girl; animal that can have baby animals; plant that has fruit
A daughter is a female child. 女兒是女性孩子。
a female flower 雌花
15. combine v. 使結合 to (cause to) come together; unite; act together
The acid and alkali are combined into salt. 酸與堿化合成鹽。
We consider it necessary to combine theory with practice. 我們認為理論聯系實際是必要的。
Combine each pair of sentences into one sentence, using the second as an attributive clause.
把下列各對句子結合成一個句子，用第二句作為定語從句。
In proteins, atoms of nitrogen are combined with carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms.
在蛋自質中，氮原子與碳、氫、氧原子相化合。
v. 聯合；混合 unite; mix
Oil and water will not combine. 油和水混合不到一塊兒。
Two parties will combine to defeat the third. 兩黨派將聯合一起以擊敗第三黨。
What chemicals combine together to form water? 什么化學元素化合成水？
The two teams combined and did very well in the sports meet.
在運動會上這兩個隊合并成一個隊，成績很好。
Efforts and confidence combine to make a full man. 努力與信心結合造就完人。
16. treasure n. 金銀財寶；寶藏 store of gold, silver, jewels, money, or other valuable things
They were looking for buried treasure. 他們在尋找埋在地下的財寶。
Karl Marx’s works are the treasure of the revolutionary peoples.
卡爾馬克思的著作是革命人民的寶貴財富。
He went to the island looking for treasure. 他到小島上去尋找寶藏。
The pirates hid the treasure in a cave. 海盜把財寶藏在洞里。
The photo of her dead father is her greatest treasure. 她已故父親的照片是她最寶貴的東西。
Stevenson wrote a book called Treasure Island. 史蒂文森寫了一部名叫《金銀島》的小說。
hereditary treasure 傳家寶
national treasure 國寶
v. 儲存，珍藏；秘藏 to save or keep
He treasured all of his money. 他所有的錢都存了起來。
v. 珍惜；珍重 to value greatly
I treasure your friendship. 我珍重你的友誼。 to treasure sth. up in one’s memory 銘記某事
17. represent vt. 代表；代理；代言 to speak or act for
Words represent ideas or things. 說話代表思想或事務。
Our Party represents the interests of the people 我們黨代表著人民的利益。
vt. 聲稱；描述 to describe or put forth as having a certain quality, value etc.
He represents himself as an expert. 他自稱專家。
This painting represents a hunting scene. 這張油畫展現了打獵的情景。
18. general adj. 普遍的；全體的 of all, not just of one
There is a general interest in sports. 對于運動有普遍的興趣。
All adults can vote at a general election. 所有的成年人在普選時都有權投票。
We have a general cleaning every Saturday. 每星期六下午我們大掃除。
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. 冬天英國氣候一般是寒冷的。
These courses are far above the general level. 這些課程遠在一般水準之上。
adj. 大體的；籠統的 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. 將軍 an important army officer
The general was studying a map. 將軍在仔細地察看地圖。
a consul general 總領事 a good general 良將
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改為 boring 2. success 前加a 3. Because 后面加of 4. time改為times 5. combine 改為combined 6. back 后加to 7. he前加 and
III．Language points
1. combine… with … “把… 與…結合”
Diets are most effective when combined with exercise. 節食與運動相結合才會更有效。
2. success n. 成功， 勝利 ； 成功 的事，取得成功的人。
Failure is the mother of success. 失敗是成功之母。
The meeting was a success. 會開得很成功。
He is a great success as a teacher. 作為一個教師，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. 鑰匙 piece of metal that opens a lock
I turned the key and opened the door. 我轉動鑰匙，打開了門。
I have a bunch of keys in my pocket. 我衣袋里有一串鑰匙。
n. 題解；答案 set of answers to tests, etc.
This book is the key for use of students only. 這本書是專供學生用的題解。
Check your answers with the key at the back of the book. 把你的答案同書后的答案核對一下。
n. （鋼琴、打字機等的）鍵；琴鍵 part of a piano, a typewriter, etc. that you press with a finger
A piano has black and white keys. 鋼琴上有黑白鍵。
n. 要口；要沖；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. 直布羅陀一直被稱作地中海的門戶。
n. 關鍵；謎底；決竅；線索 that which solves a mystery, problem, etc; the secret or clue
This is the key to the problem. 這是問題的關鍵。
It affords the key to an understanding of the situation. 這提供了了解形勢的線索。
a skeleton key 萬能鑰匙
20. quit vt. 停止<工作等>,放棄
quit one’s job 辭職 We quit work at five. 我們在五點停止工作。
vt. 停止…… Quit worrying about it. 別為那件事煩惱了。
vi. <口語>停止工作,離職,辭職 notice to quit 離開 <房子、工作等> 的通知
adj. (無比較級、最高級)免除 [擺脫] […]的[of]
At last I am [have gotten] quit of her. 我終于擺脫了她。 get quit of one’s debts 了清債務
21. talent n. 天才；天資 natural skill; something that you do naturally well
They are endowed with high artistic talents. 他們具有高超的藝術才能。
Amanda has a talent for painting. 阿曼達有繪畫天才。
22. identity n.[C] 身份；本身；本人 who someone is
Please prove your identity. 請證明你的身份。
identity card 身份證
23. root n.[C] 根；塊根；地下莖 the part of a plant, tree, etc. that is under the ground
The roots of this tree go deep into the ground. 這棵樹的根深深扎入地下。
The typhoon pulled up many trees by the roots. 臺風把許多樹連根拔了起來。
The idea took strong root. 這種思想根深蒂固。
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. 他不喜歡體育運動的根本原因在于他沒有技能。
n.[C] （數學）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. 四為十六的平方根。
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. 水澆足了，這些花很快就會生根。
A tree roots itself. 有樹自能生根。
24. transform vt. 改變（形態）；使變形
change the shape of someone or something; make something look different
Heat can transform water into steam. 熱能使水變為蒸汽。
Any kind of energy can be transformed into electricity. 任何種類的能量都可變為電。
Electric heaters have their electric energy transformed into heat. 電熱器使其電能轉變為熱能。
Nature transforms a caterpillar into a butterfly. 大自然使毛蟲變為蝴蝶。
That country is transforming from a backward agricultural country into an advanced industrial country.
該國正在從落后的農業國轉變為先進的工業國。
transform one’s world outlook thoroughly 徹底改造世界觀
transform mechanical energy into electricity 把機械能轉換成電能
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 : 身邊最熟悉的舞蹈是什么呢？仿照課文的思路，寫一篇作文，介紹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. 他衣著一般。
On ordinary days I get up at eight o’clock, but on my birthday I was up early.
平時我八點起床，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點。
adj. 常見的；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. 美國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. 這位青年英雄的一生是不平凡的。
Did you see anything out of the ordinary? 你看到什么不尋常的東西了嗎？
26. general n. 世代；一代 the children, or the parents, or the grandparents, in a family
The younger generation grows up sturdily. 年輕一代茁壯成長。
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. 老一輩的人不喜歡流行音樂。
n. 發生；產生 generating; bring into existence
the generation of electricity by steam or water power 用蒸汽或水力發電
27. unique 形容詞比較級： more unique 最高級： most unique
n. 獨一無二的事物
adj. (無比較級、最高級)唯一的
This is a unique example of this word before 1800. 這是此一單字在 1800 年前被用過的唯一例子。
adj. […]特有的,獨具的[to] These features are by no means unique to Japan.
這些特征絕不是日本所獨有的。
adj. 獨特的,獨自的,特有的
His cello technique is unique. 他的大提琴 (演奏) 技巧是獨一無二的。
Every individual is unique. 每一個人都有他的特色。
a unique study of Elizabethan literature 對于伊麗莎白女王時代文學的獨特研究
adj. <口語>稀奇的,奇異的,獨樹一幟的,與眾不同的
His style of singing is rather unique. 他的唱法頗為特殊。
28. sword n. 劍；刀 very long, sharp knife for fighting
The soldier took his sword and attacked the enemy. 士兵拿起刀向敵人殺去。
He defended himself with a sword. 他用劍自衛。
29. responsible adj. 負責任的 worthy of trust; dependable
She is a responsible teacher. 她是個認真負責的老師。
I am not responsible to you for my actions. 對我的行為我沒有向你交待的義務。
adj. 盡責的；可信賴的 whom you can trust to be good and wise
You should give a task to a responsible man. 你應當把工作交給一個可靠的人。
He is a responsible person and can be trusted to carry out the plan.
他是一個負責的人，他去執行計劃可以信賴。
be responsible for something 引起某事；使發生 cause something, make something happen
He is responsible to me for it. 這件事他對我負責。
The heavy rain was responsible for the landslide. 山崩應歸于下大雨。
Who’s responsible for this broken window? 是誰打破了窗戶？
30. reaction n. 反應 the action taken as a result of another happening
What was his reaction to it ? 他對這事有何反應？
His reaction to the news was unhappiness. 他對這個消息的反應是不愉快的。
n. 化學反應 the chemicals action occurring when two chemicals react
The reaction of the chemicals was a burst of smoke. 那些化學藥品的反應結果是一股煙。
31. permission n.[U] 允許；許可 allowing someone to do something
May I have permission to leave early? 可以讓我早點走嗎？
If you want to leave the class, you should ask for the teacher’s permission.
如果你要離開班上，應該得到教員的許可。
No student is allowed to go out during the class without the teacher's permission.
上課時未經教師許可學生不得外出。
to ask for permission 請求許可
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