外研版选修6 module4 Vocabulary and Listening Speaking Function Everyday English.ppt

* Pre-listening Read and choose the correct words. 1 (1) novel (2) composer (3) book (4) opera (5) Theatre (6) all-black (7) banned from performing (8) depressing (9) hit (10) melodies Listening Listen and check the answers to . 2 1 3 Answer the questions. 1 What do you think Porgy and Bess is about? It is about the ups and downs of black American life in the early 20th century. 2 Do you think Porgy and Bess is opera, jazz or classical music? Jazz. 3 What is a “classic of modern American music”? The opera Porgy and Bess. 4 Why do you think it took a long time to put on the show? Because black actors were not allowed to perform and they had to use white actors. 5 Was the show an immediate success? No, it received bad reviews at first. 6 What was the effect of the reviews? Gershwin died without seeing the opera become successful. 7 Do you think you would enjoy Porgy and Bess? Can you think of a similar Chinese opera? (Open) 1. What is your favourite kind of music? Possible answer: classical, pop/rock, jazz, rap, blues, traditional Chinese music, etc. 2. How long have you been listening to it? 3.When do you listen to music? Possible answer: When I’m getting dressed, on my way to school, doing my homework, etc. Speaking  4.How do you listen to music? Possible answer: on the radio, on a casette player, music TV, Mp3, CDs, etc. 5.Why do you listen to music? Possible answer: It makes me relaxed; I feel happy/sad/amused; I recall some memories or dream of beautiful life… 1 I think it’s wonderful! 2 It’s ridiculous! 3 It makes me feel very happy. good feeling good feeling strongest emotion Function Expressing emotions 4 I always feel so optimistic when I think of summer. 5 I feel really happy when I hear it. 6 I adore listening to songs like that. 7 I can’t stand listening to songs like that. good feeling good feeling strongest emotion strongest emotion good feeling Practice Look a