1. Unit 3 Our Hobbies
Topic 2 What sweet music !
Section C

2. Ask and answer What kind of music do you like best?
It’s hard to say. Sometimes I enjoy … but sometimes I like …

4. Do you like classical music ?
Yes, I like it very much. And I know a few famous classical composers.
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5. Who is he ? Do you know ?
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Mozart

6. 1a ＊ Mozart was born in Austria in 1756.
How much do you know about Mozart’s childhood ? Think about it and check your knowledge with the following facts.
年龄；时代；日期
＊ Mozart was born in Austria in 1756.
＊ At the age of three, he was able to play the
piano by himself.
＊ At the age of four, he started taking music
lessons.
＊ When he was five, he began to write music by
himself.
＊ When he was seven years old, he and his sister
began playing for other people.

7. She was Mozart’s sister.
Read and understand
Watch the flash of 1a and answer the following questions.
视频1a-P67
What do you know about Mozart ?
Who was Nannerl ?
How did Father feel when little Mozart began
to write music ?
He is a great composer.
She was Mozart’s sister.
He was surprised.

8. 1b Listen, read 1a and fill in the blanks. Mozart — the Wonder Boy
录音1a-P67
Mozart — the Wonder Boy
Before Father taught him
Mozart asked his father to give him a ______
lesson, but his father said he was too ______.
Why Father decided to teach him
When Mozart was alone in the room, he played ______ without any help. The music sounded __________.
After Father began to teach him
Little Mozart learned very _______ and began to ______ music by himself at the age of ________.
What an ________ child !
music
little
well
beautiful
quickly
write
five
amazing

9. 1c
Read 1a again, then answer the following questions.
What does the word “wonder” mean in the title ? Can you find another word like it in the passage ?
Why did Wolfgang smile in Paragraph 4 ?
What do you think of Mozart ?
It means “奇迹，奇才“. Yes ,amazing.
He was so happy that he could play the piano and he loved music so much.
He was an amazing child, a born musician.

10. Key points Soon Wolfgang played as well as his big sister, Nannerl.
不久，沃尔夫冈就和他姐姐娜奈尔弹得一样好。
as … as 和……一样
Eg: 我爸爸抽烟没以前那么多了。
My father doesn’t smoke _____________ he used to.
2. He was an amazing child, a born musician.
他是一个神童，一个天生的音乐家。
as much as

11. Here’s/are… give sb, a lesson have a lesson press the keys
decide to do sth
as well as
such beautiful music
a born musician
at the age of
so…that
be over
1.这儿有…
2.给…上课
3.上课
4.按键
5.决定做某事
6.和…一样好
7.这么好的音乐
8.天生的音乐家
9.在…岁
10.如此…以致
11.完了，结束了

12. Retell the passage.
Retell the passage one by one paragraph, according to the key words.

13. Paragraph 1 :
… Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart …
… composer …
… just a little …
… a child.

14. Paragraph 2 :
… used to …
… on the piano …
… in the room …
… every note …
… he asked …
… said Father Mozart …

15. Paragraph 3 :
When … left…
… went up to…
… sounded beautiful…
… decided to give…

16. Paragraph 4 :
Soon … played …
… so quickly that…
But …write music …
… was surprised.
… such beautiful …
… amazing child …

17. 2a
Work in pairs. Interview your partner about his/her favorite musician’s life story. Write down the key information. The following questions may help you.
When we write about a person, it is important to mention the general opinion first and then use a story to support your opinion.
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18. Who is your favorite musician ?
What do you think of him/her ?
Why do you like him/her ?
How did he/she learn music ?
Do you know anything about him/her
when he/she was young ?

19. You can write like this :2b
You can write like this :
My favorite musician is Celine Dion. Her songs sound beautiful. One of her famous songs is My Heart Will Go On. She loved singing when she was a child, and she practiced hard. The song Beauty and Beast made her popular all over the world.

20. Do the exercises ! 根据中文提示完成句子。
Celine Dion is going to ____________（举行 音乐会）at the Music Hall tomorrow.
Are you good at ________________（拉小提 琴）？
Guilin _____________ （以……闻名） its beautiful mountains and waters.
As we know , some film stars and singing stars ___________________ （来去匆匆）.
give a concert
playing the violin
is famous for
come and go quickly

21. summary I know something about the famous musician now.
2. I can write a passage about
persons now.

22. Homework Retell the passage alone.
Write a passage about your favorite film star.

23. Thank you !