B6 Module 4B6 Module 4

Introduction Introduction Reading and Reading and VocabularyVocabulary

B6 Module 4B6 Module 4

Introduction Introduction Reading and Reading and VocabularyVocabulary

四川省大竹中学 吴鸿

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What’s the musical instrument she is holding?What’s the musical instrument she is holding?

The pipa is a lute with four strings and is a relative of the European lute. It came to China from Central Asia in the fourth century.

pipa

lute 诗琴

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What are the names of the following What are the names of the following musical instruments? musical instruments?

What are the names of the following What are the names of the following musical instruments? musical instruments?

guzhengguzheng

yueqinyueqin

mandolinmandolinharpharp

konghoukonghou

What do they have in common?What do they have in common?

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What kind of What kind of soloist soloist is is Liu Fang? Liu Fang?

pipa, guzheng, mandolin, harp or konghou?

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1. What’s the style of the text?

Activity1: Skim the text on P.44~45 and finish the following exercises.Activity1: Skim the text on P.44~45 and finish the following exercises.

An interview 2. Match the proper main idea with each part.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3Who’s Liu Fang, her musical training, background and challenges of playing.

Liu Fang’s musical influences and characteristics of Chinese classical music.

Liu Fang’s favorite performing style and her goals/ambitions as an artist.

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Read Part 1, explain what Read Part 1, explain what the words in the words in redred mean, and mean, and underline the supporting underline the supporting sentences. sentences.

(4 minutes)(4 minutes)

ActivityActivity22

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1…during her visit to China.

2. There are many different pipa schools, and each one has its special way of interpreting the classical pieces.

3. The biggest challenge is to respect the traditions but to add my own style. The same is true of my second (musical) instrument, the guzheng.

4. She graduated from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, where she also studied the guzheng in 1993.

Activity 2:Activity 2: Read Part 1, explain what the words Read Part 1, explain what the words in in redred mean, and underline the mean, and underline the

supporting sentences. supporting sentences.

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1…during her visit to China.

The supporting sentence: Para.1 Line 7

She’s given concerts since she was eleven including a performance for the Queen of England during her visit to China.

ActivityActivity 2: 2: Read Part 1, explain what the words Read Part 1, explain what the words in in redred mean, and underline the mean, and underline the

supporting sentences. supporting sentences.

the Queen of England

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2. There are many different pipa schools, and each one has its special way of interpreting the classical pieces.

Translate the sentence:

琵琶流派很多，每个流派都有自己独特诠释古典作品的方式。

ActivityActivity 2: 2: Read Part 1, explain what the words Read Part 1, explain what the words in in redred mean, and underline the mean, and underline the

supporting sentences. supporting sentences.

pipa school

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3. The biggest challenge is to respect the traditions but to add my own style. The same is true of my second (musical) instrument, the guzheng. to respect traditions but add her own style when playing.Paraphrase the second sentence:

ActivityActivity 2: 2: Read Part 1, explain what the words Read Part 1, explain what the words in in redred mean, and underline the mean, and underline the

supporting sentences. supporting sentences.

While I play the guzheng, my second (musical)instrument, the biggest challenge is _________________________________________________.instrument, the biggest challenge is also to respect the traditions but to add my own style

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4. She graduated from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, where she also studied the guzheng in 1993.

the Shanghai Conservatory of Music

ActivityActivity 2: 2: Read Part 1, explain what the words Read Part 1, explain what the words in in redred mean, and underline the mean, and underline the

supporting sentences. supporting sentences.

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Read Part 2 carefully, Read Part 2 carefully, then choose the correct then choose the correct answers to the multiple answers to the multiple choices on your handout.choices on your handout.

(4 minutes)(4 minutes)

Activity Activity 33

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1.Liu Fang thinks that _____. a. Chinese music is like the Chinese

languageb. Chinese music and language use the

same tones

a

Activity 3:Activity 3: Read Part 2 carefully, then Read Part 2 carefully, then choose the correct answers to choose the correct answers to the multiple choices. the multiple choices.

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2.Chinese classical pieces often have poetic ( 有诗意的 ) titles, _____.

a. which is understandableb. which is very surprising

a

the supporting sentence : Para.6 Line 4 Secondly, classical Chinese music is closely connected t

o Chinese poetry, so it isn’t surprising that most classical pieces have very poetic titles.

can be understood; not surprising

poetry (un.) : poems poetic (adj.)

understandable

Activity 3:Activity 3: Read Part 2 carefully, then Read Part 2 carefully, then choose the correct answers to choose the correct answers to the multiple choices. the multiple choices.

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3.Empty spaces in Chinese paintings ____.a. are like the silent parts of Chinese musicb. mean that the pictures have no life

a

Activity 3:Activity 3: Read Part 2 carefully, then Read Part 2 carefully, then choose the correct answers to choose the correct answers to the multiple choices. the multiple choices.

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a. Learning goes on throughout life.

b. Her songs bring our history to life.

a. There will be a poetry reading tomorrow.

b. She dances with poetry in every movement.

Tick out a better choice to share the same meaning with the words from the text.

1. They give life to the whole painting and they allow people to come into the picture, like a dialogue.

2. The pipa sounds and the pauses combine to make a poetry of sound.

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Refer to Part 3 and judge the follRefer to Part 3 and judge the following statements are owing statements are true true or or falsfalsee. Then rewrite the false one usin. Then rewrite the false one using accurate information.g accurate information.

(4 minutes)(4 minutes)

Activity 4Activity 4

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1.Liu Fang feels a little depressed or lonely when she can’t share the feelings and ideas with friends and music lovers.

2.She wishes to make contact with master musicians from other traditions.

3.She has an ambition to compose her own music and make a contribution to the spread of classical Chinese music.

Activity 4:Activity 4: Refer to Part 3 and judge the following Refer to Part 3 and judge the following statements are statements are truetrue or or falsefalse. Then rewrite the false one . Then rewrite the false one using accurate information. using accurate information.

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1. She feels a little depressed or lonely when she can’t share the feelings and ideas with friends and music lovers.there is no concert for a long time.FF

Activity 4:Activity 4: Refer to Part 3 and judge the following Refer to Part 3 and judge the following statements are statements are truetrue or or falsefalse. Then rewrite the false one . Then rewrite the false one using accurate information. using accurate information.

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2. She wishes to make contact with master musicians from other traditions.

continue working withFF

Activity 4:Activity 4: Refer to Part 3 and judge the following Refer to Part 3 and judge the following statements are statements are truetrue or or falsefalse. Then rewrite the false one . Then rewrite the false one using accurate information. using accurate information.

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3. She has an ambition to compose her own music and make a contribution to the spread of classical Chinese music.

a strong desire to achieve something.TT

Activity 4:Activity 4: Refer to Part 3 and judge the following stateRefer to Part 3 and judge the following statements are ments are truetrue or or falsefalse. Then rewrite the false one using . Then rewrite the false one using accurate information. accurate information.

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Dear Jack, I have two tickets for a conservatory/concert at

The Palace of Fine Arts on March 15. I heard it’s about understandable/traditional Chinese folk songs played by Liu Fang, a soloist/composer who has such a special way of interpreting/combining the classical pieces that her performance makes contact with/ gives life to the classical pieces. Listeners can experience the power and the beauty of the music, like enjoying a poetic/depressing picture!

I made great efforts/ ambitions to get the ticket. Will you join me? I’ll be waiting for you at 8:00 in front of the hall, so don’t disappoint me! Warmest regards.

Mary

concert

traditionalsoloist

interpreting

gives life to

poetic

efforts

Activity 5:Activity 5: Choose the correct words to Choose the correct words to complete the letter. complete the letter.

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My friend Jack heard that the famous soloist Liu Fang is going to give a concert in Chengdu. He wants to know more about her to decide whether to go to her concert. Please make a phone call to him, telling him more about Liu Fang.

Each group choose one topic. 1. Make a dialogue in pairs. One acts as Jack.2. Use the following chart and the words and

phrases on the blackboard.

Task:Task: Make a phone call.Make a phone call.

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Liu Fang

goals/ambitions(Group 4)

training and background

(Group 1)

challenges(Group 2)

influences(Group 6)

characteristics (Group 3)

favorites (Group 5)

Task:Task: Make a phone call.Make a phone call.

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Of the nation, of the world!

Of the nation, of the world!

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Assignments: Assignments: 1. 1. Review the new words and phrasesReview the new words and phrases..2. Choose the best words to complete the exerci2. Choose the best words to complete the exerci

ses on P.45~46. ses on P.45~46. 3. Write an e-mail to your English teacher to intr3. Write an e-mail to your English teacher to intr

oduce your favorite musician, using the new oduce your favorite musician, using the new words and phrases learned in this class.words and phrases learned in this class.

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Thanks a Thanks a million!million!

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1.Liu Fang thinks that _____.a. Chinese music is like the Chinese languageb. Chinese music and language use the same tones

a

the supporting sentence : Para.7 Line.1Firstly, Chinese music is simailar to the Chinese language.

is like

is like

Activity 3:Activity 3: Read Part 2 carefully, then Read Part 2 carefully, then choose the correct answers to choose the correct answers to the multiple choices. the multiple choices.

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3.Empty spaces in Chinese paintings ____.a. are like the silent parts of Chinese musicb. mean the pictures have no life

a

the supporting sentence : In Chinese art, there are some empty

spaces, which are very important….It’s the same with classical Chinese music.

It’s the same as …

Activity 3: Read Part 2 carefully, then choose the correct answers to the multiple choices.