Unit 5 Music

musician pretend attach form passer-by earn extra instrument perform performance n. 音乐家 vt. 假装 ; 假扮 vt. & vi. 系上 ; 缚上 ; 连接 vt. ( 使 ) 组成 ; 形成 ; 构成 n. 过路人 ; 行人 vt. 赚 ; 挣得 ; 获得 adj. 额外的 ; 外加的 n. 工具 ; 器械 ; 乐器 vt. & vi. 表演 ; 履行 ; 执行 n. 表演 ; 演奏 Words preview

pub cash studio millionaire actor rely broadcast humorous familiar n. 酒馆 ; 酒吧 n. 现金 n. 工作室 ; 演播室 n. 百万富翁 ; 富豪 n. 男演员 ; 行动者 vi. 依赖 ; 依靠 n. 广播 ; 播放 vt. & vi. 广播 ; 播放 adj. 幽默的 ; 诙谐的 adj. 熟悉的 ; 亲近的 Words preview

dream of to be honest attach … to in cash play jokes on rely on be/get familiar with or so break up 梦见 ; 梦想 ; 设想 说实在地 ; 实话说 认为有 ( 重要性、意义 ); 附上 ; 连接 用现金 ; 有现钱 戏弄 依赖 ; 依靠 熟悉 ; 与 …… 熟悉起来 大约 打碎 ; 分裂 ; 解体 Expressions preview

Reading THE BAND THAT WASN’T

Skimming to get general ideas

1. The two musical bands mentioned in the passage are _______. A. the Westlife B. the Monkees C. the Beatles D. both B. & C. 2. "The Monkees" celebrated their time as a real band in ______. A B C D Skimming Reading Comprehension I

Careful reading to solve difficult points

Para 1 Para 3 Para 2 Para 4 Many people want to be famous as singers or musicians. This is how most bands start. The Monkees started in a different way. How the Monkees became popular and how they developed as a real band. Match the main ideas and the paragraphs.

Scanning to get detail information

1. A famous singer or musician usually belongs to a band. 2. Many musicians form a band because of their common interest in music. 3. Playing music to passers-by in the street is the first step to fame. 4. When performers make records and sell millions of copies, they are successful. True or False Scanning Reading Comprehension II

True or false 5. If we are honest with ourselves, most of us are afraid of being famous. 6. Most musicians meet and form a band because they like to write and play music. 7. The TV organizers had looked for five musicians who were lively and who could make good music. 8. “The Monkees” broke up in about 1960, but reunited in Scanning

1.They produced a new record in Most musicians get together and 3. They put an advertisement in the newspaper looking for four rock musicians, 4. The first TV show 5. However, the band broke up about 1970, A.but only one person was accepted. B. but reunited in the mid-1980s. C. form a band because they like to write and play music. D. to celebrate their time as a band. E. was a big hit. Join the correct parts of the sentences together. Scanning Reading Comprehension III

How do most people form a band? Put the following steps in right order. Make records. Give performance in the pubs or clubs. Musicians get together and play music at home. Play music in the street or subway. Scanning Reading Comprehension IV

Comparison The MonkeesOther Bands Begin Member Style A group of … musicians Write and play their own music Play jokes as well as play music, most of which… TV show One musician, three actors Scanning Reading Comprehension V

1. What are the advantages if the students form a band to play in the street? 2. Why was the Monkees successful in their work? Answer the following questions. Scanning Reading Comprehension VI

1. What are the advantages if people form a band to play in the street? They can earn some extra money and this can also give them a chance to realize their dream of being famous. Scanning 2. Why was the Monkees successful in their work? Because they were serious about their work and they also worked very hard.

Suppose the Monkees are invited to China and you’ve got the chance to attend their concert, what questions will you ask them after learning this passage?

1. Lyrics ['liriks] 歌词 that sound clear, which makes them easy to sing to. 2. Lyrics that are deep and poetic. 3. Music that makes you want to dance. 4. Good instrumentals and turnarounds 转场 in the music. 5. They don't have to be world class, but simple strumming 乱弹的声音 is boring to experienced ears. What a successful band should have

1. What kind of music do you like? 2. Which singer do you like best and why? These phrases will help you. Talking Now in pairs discuss the following questions with your partner.

I prefer… Why do you prefer… I like…best because… I hate…. My favorite singer is… I enjoy listening to… I am fond of… I don’t like…very much.

Sample dialogue A: What kind of music do you like, pop music or …? B: I like…, because… A: Who is your favorite singer? B: Well, I prefer/like… Her/his music makes me feel… Who do you prefer? A: I like …. B: …

Form your own band. Have fun! A name Who to play What instrument Who to sing A song that you like Style of the performance

Quiz

“The Monkees” was formed in the 1960s in the USA. It began as a ___ _____. The _________ of the band played ______ as well as played music. In fact, it wasn’t a _____ band at the very beginning. Most of the musicians were only ______ who __________ to sing the songs when they were on the stage. Retell the text by filling the following blanks. Quiz I

They became popular because of their ________ performances. After a year or so, they became more _______ about their work and started to play their own ___________ and write their own songs. However, the band ______ up in about 1970 and ________ in the mid-1980s.

“The Monkees” was formed in the 1960s in the USA. It began as a ____ _____. The _________ of the band played ______ as well as played music. In fact, it wasn’t a ____ band at the very beginning. Most of the musicians were only ______ who __________ to sing the songs when they were on the stage. musiciansjokes real actors pretended Answer: TV show

They became popular because of their ________ performances. After a year or so, they became more _______ about their work and started to play their own ___________ and write their own songs. However, the band ______ up in about 1970 and ________ in the mid-1980s. attractive serious instruments broke reunited

Translation Quiz II 1. 他成为一个艺术家的梦想实现了。 2. 他们的足球队在昨天的比赛中表现突出。 3. 现今人们越来越依赖计算机协助工作。 His dream of becoming an artist has been fulfilled. Their football team performed very well in the match yesterday. Nowadays we rely increasingly on computers for help.

Homework 1. Search the passage for the new words, expressions and sentences and try to understand them. 2. Write a composition about your favorite band in about 100 words.