外研版高中英语必修二课本原版(电子版)
外研版(2019)必修 第二册Unit 2 Let's celebrate! Grammar 课件

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外研版高中英语必修二课程原版(电子版)

外研版高中英语必修二课程原版(电子版)本文档为外研版高中英语必修二课程的原版电子版。
该课程包含以下内容:Unit 1 Cultural relics- Part 1 Warming up- Part 2 Background reading- Part 3 Listening and speaking- Part 4 Reading- Part 5 Consolidation- Part 6 ExtensionUnit 2 Growing up- Part 1 Warming up- Part 2 Background reading- Part 3 Listening and speaking- Part 4 Reading- Part 5 Consolidation- Part 6 ExtensionUnit 3 Travel journal- Part 1 Warming up- Part 2 Background reading - Part 3 Listening and speaking - Part 4 Reading- Part 5 Consolidation- Part 6 ExtensionUnit 4 Music- Part 1 Warming up- Part 2 Background reading - Part 3 Listening and speaking - Part 4 Reading- Part 5 Consolidation- Part 6 ExtensionUnit 5 Language- Part 1 Warming up- Part 2 Background reading- Part 3 Listening and speaking- Part 4 Reading- Part 5 Consolidation- Part 6 ExtensionUnit 6 Science and technology- Part 1 Warming up- Part 2 Background reading- Part 3 Listening and speaking- Part 4 Reading- Part 5 Consolidation- Part 6 Extension该课程内容涵盖多个主题,旨在帮助学生扩展词汇量,增强听说读写能力。
外研版高中英语第二册(必修2)(精)

外研版高中英语第二册(必修2)Module 6 Films and TV ProgrammesReading (2)By Xian Shuigu No.1 Middle School Wang YanhongTeaching aims and demands:1. To study some new words related to a film review.2. To improve the reading ability of the students by studying the text.3. To get students to learn how to make a film review in English by studying the text.Teaching focus and difficulties:1. To get students to grasp the main idea of the text.2. To get students to learn how to make a film review.Teaching Methods:1. Fast reading to get general idea of the passage.2. Careful reading to understand the passage better.Teaching Aids:1. Tape recorder2. ComputerTeaching steps:Step 1 Leading-in1. Play three segments of the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.Then the teacher asks four questions:1)Have you seen the film?2)What’s the name of the film?3)Do you know who directs the film?4)What type of the film is it?2. Deal with the new words.Read the new words and explain some difficult ones.Step 2 Fast-readingStudents read the text quickly and loudly, and then decide which is the best summary of the film.A. It takes place on Peking rooftops and in the deserts of western China.B. It is a martial arts film that tells the story of a stolen sword, and the fight to get it back.C. It tells the story of two people who love each other.Step 3 ListeningListen to the tape and decide if these sentences are true (T) or false (F).1. Crouching tiger, Hidden Dragon is a masterpiece of martial arts film.2. Now wuxia films are popular only in China.3. The story is mainly about how Li Mubai and Yu Xiulian tried to get back a stolen sword.4. Chow Yun-Fat played wonderfully in the film and the part Li Mubai interests the audience most.5. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is really an excellent film.Step 4 Deep-readingRead the film review and try to find out the answers to the following questions.1. When and where does the story take place?2. Who are the main characters in the film?3. Why does Mubai feel th at he can’t marry Xiulian?4. What’s the comment on Zhang Ziyi in the film review?5. Why are Chow’s romantic scenes with Xiulian moving?Step 5 ConsolidationFill in the blank according to the text.1. The story takes place in the early________ in China. A man and a woman are ________ ________ ________ each other.2. The action takes place on ________ ________, and in places as far away as the ________ of western a China. As in the old wuxia stories, characters ________ through the air ________ ________ ________ ________, with beautiful________ movements, ________ audience shout ________ ________.KEYS: 1. 1800s; in love with2. Peking rooftops; deserts; leap; every now and then; graceful; while; in surprise Step 6 Homework:1. Memorize the new words and phrases2. Read the passage three times.教学反思:本课是一篇电影评论,学生对这样的文章较生疏,所以除了对文章的内容有所了解外,还应掌握文章的结构。
高中英语外研版必修2课件:Module 2-Section IV

3. 不定式作目的状语时,其逻辑主语就是句子的主语,此时应注意人称 一致。如果不一致,则需用动词不定式的复合结构,即 for sb. to do sth.
The teacher opened the door for the students to come in. 老师打开门以便学生们进来。 4. 如果不定式所表示的动作与其逻辑主语之间是动宾关系时,要用不定 式的被动语态结构。 We worked hard to be admitted into a key university. 我们为考上一所重点大学而努力学习。
[名师点津] (1)当名词前有 little,若 little 意为“少”,表数量,则其前用 so 修饰; 若 little 意为“小”,则用 such 修饰。 They are such little children that we had to take good care of them day and night. 他们是小孩子,我们得日夜照料他们。 He gave me so little time that I can not finish the work on time. 他给我的时间如此少,以至于我不能按时完成任务。
7. Meanwhile, smoking is...Besides ... 8. As far as I am concerned, we should ... 9. More and more people have realized how serious the problem is. 10.In order to ... we must ...
二、结果状语从句 结果状语从句一般放在句子的末尾,通常由 so that,so...that...,such...that... 引导。
外研版高中英语新教材必修第二册课件:UNIT 4 Stage and screen

UNIT 4 Stage and screen
Section A Starting out & Understanding ideas Section B Using language
Section C Developing ideas,Presenting ideas & Reflection
◆要点必记
get along/on(well)with
get through 穿过,通过;完成;(用电话) 接通
与……相处(融 洽);进展(良好)
get over 克服;从(疾病或不快中)恢复
get away with(做坏事而)不被发现,不受惩罚 get into the habit of 养成……的习惯
高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 4 Stage and screen
词汇三 get across 解释清楚,传达
◆教材原句
...but the music,exaggerated movements and mime helped get the meanings across to the audience. ……但音乐、夸张的动作和哑剧的表演都有助于把意思传达给 观众。
单句写作 (1)她的声音充满了激情。 Her voice was full of emotion . 单句语法填空 (2)The emotional(emotion),physical and mental energy mothers devote to their children can be never-ending. (3)Compared with his sister,Jerry is even more sensitive to emotional(emotion)and relationship problems. (4)How did you feel physically and emotionally (emotional)while on the diet?
高中英语外研版必修2课件:Module 1-Section I

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2.________adj. 3.________ adj. 4.________ adj. 5.________ adj. 6.________ adv. 7.________ n. 8.________adj. 9.________ vt. 10.________ n.
健康的;强健的 稀少的;罕有的 不健康的;有碍健康的 富裕的;有钱的 稀少地;极少地 谚语 焦虑的;不安的;渴望的 伤害 伤害;损伤;受伤处
Avoid Drinking and Smoking. Drinking alcohol is against the law if you are under the age of 21. It is also very bad for your body. Cigarette smoking can put you at an increased risk of lung and gum cancer and can make it difficult for you to breathe. Avoiding these bad behaviors in high school will keep you out of trouble and keep you healthy.
Follow the Food Pyramid. The food pyramid tells you how many servings of each food group you need to have daily. For example, you should try to eat two to three servings of meat and fish per day and three to five servings of vegetables. Following the food pyramid will reduce the chance of developing obesity and will improve your performance in school greatly.
英语必修II外研版Module2课件7(8张)

Let’s hurry so as to go to school in time.
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They were such dangerous drug dealers that people had to ask the police for help.
It is such an interesting story that all of them like it.
Module 2 No Drugs
Grammar
不定式作状语 1)不定式作目的状语:
to do ,in order to do,和 so as to do 都可用来引导目的状语从句
He broke into the house to steal Something.
She studied very hard in order to catch up with others.
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such+a+adj.+n.(可数)+that 从句 such+adj.+n.(不可数)+that从句 so+adj+a+n.(可数)+that从句 so+many/few+n. (可数) +that从句
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高中英语外研版必修2课件:Module 1-Section IV

2. And I'm not too heavy, so I never have to diet. 3. To the park. I'm going to play football. 4. But it's raining! You'll catch a bad cold. 5. Zhou Kai, you'll get ill. You know you will.
(2)be going to 表示根据主观判断将来肯定发生的事情;will 表示客观上将 来势必发生的事情。
He is seriously ill. He is going to die. 他病得很厉害,快要死了。 He will be twenty years old. 他就要 20 岁了。
(3) be going to 含有“计划、准备”的意思;而 will 则没有这个意思。 She is going to lend us her book. 她准备把她的书借给我们。 He will be here in half an hour. 他半个小时就到这儿。
一、名词用作动词 英语中,同一词可以转化词性,而词义没有多大改变,这种构词法叫做 词的转化。名词转化为动词是比较常见的一种语言现象。常见的名词转化为 动词有以下几种情形: 1.表示身体部位的名词。如:hand(交出;传递),back(倒车;支持), head(朝……去),shoulder(挑起;承担),nose(闻出;觉察),eye(盯着看),face(面 对;朝向)等。
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Module 1 Our body and Healthy Habits IntroductionLook at these words and expressions. Which of them are connected with illness?dentistdietfatfitflu (influenza)get/catch a coldhealthraretoothacheunhealthywealthyRead the proverbs and try to explain them in English.•You are what you eat. %•Healthy mind in a healthy body. %•Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. %•An apple a day keeps the doctor away. %Vocabulary and Reading1.Look at these words and answer the questions.anxious; break (as in break an arm); captain; fever; injure; injury; pain; painful; normal; sweets1. Which word is connected with food?2. Which words are connected with body?3. Which word means usual or ordinary?4. Which word means leader?5. Which word means worried about something that may happen?Zhou Kai (1)When Zhou Kai's mother saw him heading towards the front door without a jacket on, she eyed him anxiously."Zhou Kai, where are you going?" she asked."To the park. I'm going to play football," said Zhou Kai."But it's raining! You'll catch a bad cold," said his mother."No, I won't. I'll be fine," said Zhou Kai, as he opened the door."Zhou Kai, you'll get ill. You know you will. You can at least go and get your jacket.""OK, OK." Zhou Kai went and did as he was told.Zhou Kai (2)My mother has always made sure we eat very healthily, and fresh fruit and vegetables are a very important part of our diet. We live near the sea and we have fish about four times a week. We don't eat much fat or sugar. A lot of my school friends eat sweets every day but I'm lucky because I don't have a sweet tooth—I'd rather eat a nice piece of fruit. And I'm not too heavy, so I never have to diet, or anything like that.I'm quite healthy. I very rarely get colds, although, unusually for me, I had a bad cold and a bit of a fever last week. But that's because I was stupid enough to play football in the rain. I don't often get things like flu either. Last winter almost all my classmates got flu—but I didn't. I think I don't get these things because I take a lot of exercise and am very fit. Two years ago I broke my arm playing football. The injury was quite painful and I couldn't move my arm for a month—I hated that.So as you can see from what I've said, I'm a normal kind of person. But there's one thing I really love—I'm crazy about football. I'm captain of the class team at school and I'm also a member of the Senior High team. Because of this, I make sure that I have a good diet, and as I've said, this isn't a problem because my mother feeds us so well.Choose the correct answers.1. Zhou Kai's family ____.eat a lot of vegetables, fruit and meatavoid eating too much fat or sugar2. Zhou Kai ____.seldom gets colds or flusometimes gets colds and flu3. A week ago, Zhou Kai ____.injured his armcaught a cold4. Two years ago, Zhou Kai ____ while playing football.hurt his armhurt his leg5. Zhou Kai describes himself as ____.someone who loves footballcrazyComplete these sentences using one of the words and expressions from the passage. You may need to change the form of the word or expression.1.Do you think that a2.When was the last time you had a bad3.I have a friend who oftenthinner.4.I hurt my leg while playing football. Because of thishad to miss school for a week.5.6.If you exercise a lot and eat well, then you are probably veryCultural CornerThe health care systems in some countriesThe health care system of a country is very important and different countries have different ways of paying for it.Britain was the first country in the world to have a free health care system paid for by the government. Health care is free for everyone living in Britain. Most doctors and nurses work for the government and most hospitals are owned by the government. Until recently this system was very successful but recently there have been problems. This is because the government has not put enough money into the health service. As a result, more people are using private health insurance. They see doctors who work for themselves and pay the doctors through the health insurance company.In America the system is very different. Most people have private health insurance. Doctors work for themselves and hospitals are privately owned. The health insurance company pays the doctors and the hospitals. The problem with this system is that poorer people don't have the money to pay for private health insurance. As a result, they often have both health and money problems.Canada has a different system again. Health care is free. Doctors work privately and hospitals are privately owned. When you become ill, medical fees are paid for by the government.FunctionLook at these sentences from Zhou Kai (1) and think how will is used. Choose the correct answer.1. "You'll catch a bad cold," said his mother.talk about an intentionmake a prediction2. "I'll be fine," said Zhou Kai, as he opened the door.talk about an intentionmake a prediction3. "Zhou Kai, you'll get ill, you know you will."talk about an intentionmake a predictionComplete the sentences with these verbs.be; become; fall; get; hurtExample: Go to bed now or you will be really tired tomorrow.1.The doctors are going to examine my leg. I think it2.Take more exercise and you3.Don't eat so many sweets. You4.Eat well and you5.Don't climb that wall. YouGrammar 1 Nouns used as verbsComplete the sentences using the words as verbs.finger; hand; house; mother; tasteExample: Stop mothering me! I'm not a child.1.This apartment2.She3.It4.Can youGrammar 2Read the sentences and learn how will and be going to are used. Fill in the blanks with will or be going to.1.Can you lie down, please, and I'll examine you?2.I'll write you a prescription.3.My wife's going to visit her this afternoon.4.My wife's going to pick me up in a quarter of an hour.5.And I'll ring the hospital.A.You usehe speaks.B.You usebefore.Complete these sentences. Use be going to or will.Example: I've got a bad headache. I think I will lie down.1.My son has a pain in his stomach and2.It's ten o'clock and I've got a headache. I think Iaspirin.3.I've thought about it a lot and Iwant to lose weight.4.My daughter has decided to study medicine. Shedoctor.5.Oh no, my medicine is almost finished! Ifor another prescription.6.The doctor saw me today and7.My best friend is in hospital but8.It's cold outside. I think IListening and VocabularyComplete the sentences. Use these words describing parts of the body.chest; heart; lung; stomach; throat1. When we breathe, the air goes into our2. The3. Your4. Your lungs are inside your5. When we eat, food goes into theRead the sentences and decide who says them. Tick Doctor or Patient. And then listen to the conversation and check your answers.1. In fact, I feel awful.PatientDoctor2. My chest hurts when I breathe.PatientDoctor3. How long have you had the temperature?PatientDoctor4. Yes, I've got a sore throat and a cough.PatientDoctor5. Can you lie down, please, and I'll examine you?PatientDoctor6. We may need to take you into hospital.PatientDoctor7. I'll write you a prescription.PatientDoctor8. And how are you planning to get home now?PatientDoctor9. How long will I be off work?PatientDoctorListen to the story and correct the mistakes in these sentences.1. I've got a temperature of 37.2. Can you breathe deeply?3. Well, I'm sorry, but you've probably got pneumonia.4. My sister's going to visit her this afternoon.5. My wife's going to pick me up in half an hour.6. I should imagine about three weeks, at least.Everyday EnglishChoose the right answer.1. Terrific! means ____.WonderfulQuite good2. To be off work means ____.not to go to workto stay longer at work3. Oh dear! means ____.That's bad newsMy good friend4. That couldn't be better means ____.That's excellent newsWell done5. I have a sweet tooth means ____.I like sweet thingsI have toothache6. I'm crazy about football means ____.I love footballFootball is crazyModule 2 No DrugsIntroductionFacts About Smoking1.During the 1990s, (A) people died as a result of smokingcigarettes.2. A quarter of young people who smoke more than (B) cigarettes aday will die prematurely as a result of smoking.3.In the United Kingdom, smoking causes (C) deaths a year.4.Thirteen people die (D) from illnesses related to smokingtobacco, such as cancer, bronchitis and heart disease.5.Every year, about (E) people are killed and (F) are seriouslyinjured in fires caused by smoking.Find words in the box which mean:1. the end of life2. stop living3. two things some people smoke4. three illnesses5. hurtbronchitis; cancer; cigarette; death; die; heart disease; injured; tobaccoReading and VocabularyRead the articles and choose the best titles for them.Choose the most appropriate title for Article I.The Dangers of Using CocaineDangerous Activities of TeenagersA Drug Addict and His StoryChoose the most appropriate title for Article II.The Dangers of Using CocaineDangerous Activities of TeenagersA Drug Addict and His StoryArticle IMy name is Adam Rouse. I'm 19 years old and I used to be a drug addict. I first started using drugs when I was 15. I bought cannabis from a man in the street. I continued to buy cannabis from the same man for about six months. One day, he offered me some crack cocaine.When I went back to the man again, I wanted more crack cocaine. But he asked me for a lot of money. I didn't have enough money so he didn't give me any drugs. I was in terrible pain.The next day, I broke into a house and stole a television and a video recorder.I took them to the drug dealer. He told me to take them to a shop in a nearbystreet. The man in the shop gave me some money. I took the money to the drug dealer and he gave me some more crack cocaine.By this time, I was addicted to crack cocaine. If I didn't have any drugs, I was in terrible pain. And I had to steal something every day to pay for the drugs. One day, the police took me to the police station.The next day, a doctor came to see me. He told me that I could die if I didn't stop taking crack cocaine, so I took his advice and stopped immediately. Now I work in a centre for drug addicts, helping others to stop taking drugs.Article IICocaine is a powerfully addictive drug. Some drug users inject cocaine, others smoke it. Both ways are dangerous. Users who inject the drug are also in more danger if they share needles with other users.Crack cocaine is the most addictive form of cocaine. Users become addicted to crack cocaine much more easily if they smoke it. Smoking allows cocaine to reach the brain very quickly.Using cocaine increases the user's heart rate and blood pressure. As a result, cocaine users sometimes have heart attacks. Smoking crack cocaine also causes anti-social behaviour.Read the opening paragraphs of the two articles and choose the right answers.1. If something is addictive, ____.you cannot stop taking ityou can easily stop taking it2. A powerful drug has a ____ effect.weakstrong3. If someone's heart rate increases, it beats ____.slowerfaster4. A drug dealer is someone who ____.uses drugssells drugsRead the articles again and see if these sentences are true (T) or false (F).Cocaine can be smoked and also injected.People who inject cocaine are in more danger if they shareneedles.Cocaine makes your heart go more slowly.Smoking crack cocaine can change people's behaviour.Cultural CornerStop Smoking Now—We Can Help!In almost every US city and town, there are local organisations to help people stop smoking. Participants learn to recognise smoking triggers (things that start them smoking) and they try to set a date in the future when they will stop smoking.One of the most popular and successful is the California Smokers' Helpline. Here is an extract from one of their leaflets.When you really want a cigarette—try the four Ds:1.Delay: Look at your watch and wait for a couple of minutes. Ifyou can wait two minutes, you won't want to smoke.2.Distraction: Whatever you're doing when you want tosmoke—do something else! For example, if you're alone, findsomeone to talk to. If you're sitting down, take a short walk.3.Drink water: If you drink water, you reduce the need to havesomething in your mouth.4.Deep breathing: Breathe in slowly and deeply. Count to fivewhen your lungs are full. Then breathe out slowly. Repeat severaltimes.And here are some ideas to help people to give up smoking:1.Make a plan: Make a list of friends who smoke and places whereyou smoke. Don't see those people and don't go to those places!2.Set a date when you're going to stop: Choose a time when youwill be relaxed but also too busy to think about smoking.3.Keep busy: Instead of smoking, make a phone call, take a shortwalk, talk with a friend.4.Develop new interests: Exercise—walking, biking, jogging,swimming, or taking a gymnastic class—helps you to forget aboutcigarettes.Grammar 1--2Match the uses of the word to with the sentences.1. I stole something every day to pay for the drugs.To follows certain verbs.To indicates purpose.To indicates arrangement.2. Teacher Wang is to meet us this afternoon.To follows certain verbs.To indicates purpose.To indicates arrangement.3. He told me to take them to a shop in a nearby street.To follows certain verbs.To indicates purpose.To indicates arrangement.4. I continued to buy cannabis from the same man for about sixmonths.To follows certain verbs.To indicates purpose.To indicates arrangement.Complete these sentences with so or such (a).1.The drug was2.Cocaine isbuy it.3.They werethem once he/she started.4.Adam was5.The drug user was shoutingarrested him.6.Drug dealers areafraid of them.FunctionRead the following examples, and complete the sentences with so, as a result or as a result of.Example: 1.The doctor told Adam that he could die if he didn't stoptaking crack cocaine, so Adam took the doctor's advice andstopped immediately.2.About 21 million people died during the 1990s as aresult of smoking.3.As a result, cocaine users sometimes have heartattacks.1.Adam knew that taking drugs was bad,2.He stopped taking drugs3.Adam met a doctor who explained the problem.stopped taking cocaine.4.Crack cocaine is very addictive,stop using it.5.He was extremely ill6.He became addicted to crack cocaine,ill.Listening and VocabularyCheck the meaning of these words and answer the questions by putting words in the blanks.activity; break the law; burglary; connection; crime; criminal; estimate; illegal; ratio; shoplifting; shopping centre; treatment1. Which word refers to somewhere that you can buy things?2. Which one means that something is against the law?3. Which word describes someone who breaks the law?4. Which one is the crime of stealing from a shop?5. Which one is the crime of stealing from a house?Listen and complete these sentences.1.It's possible that a hundred thousand people steal in order to2.Some of them behave so badly that members of the public3.Some people feel so nervous when they see drug users that they4.There are such a lot of people that there isn't time5.Drug users are more likely toEveryday EnglishRead the expressions you can use when you agree or disagree with someone. Write numbers to indicate how strong the agreement or disagreement is.1 = strong agreement2 = agreement3 = disagreement4 = strong disagreementExample: I agree with you.2Absolutely!11.I don't agree with you.2.I totally agree with you.3.I couldn't agree more.4.I'm not sure I agree with that.5.That's right.6.That's a good point.7.I'm not sure about that.8.You can't be serious.9.I completely disagree.Listen to the conversation, and complete the parts missing from it.GIRL: The government is thinking about banning smoking on public transport. I think it's a good idea.BOYGIRL: Buses and trains will be much nicer places as a result, I think.BOYGIRL: I think it would be good if they banned smoking in restaurants and cafés as well.BOYGIRL: It isn't very nice if someone is smoking at the next table.BOYGIRL: In fact, I think it would be a good idea to ban smoking in parks as well.BOY: Well,GIRL: No, you're wrong. On a bus or in a park—it's all the same.BOYway.GIRL: I'm sorry, I think it does. In fact, I think smoking should be banned inpeople's homes as well.BOYModule 3 MusicIntroductionRead these words and expressions of music and answer the questions. audience; choir; classical; composer; conductor; drum; erhu; guitar; instrument; jazz; musician; orchestra; piano; pop; rock; saxophone; violin1. Which word means someone who writes music?2. Which word means a group of people who sing together?3. Which instruments are used in pop and rock music?4. Which instruments are used in classical music?5. Which instruments are used in jazz?6. Which instruments are used in traditional Chinese music?Reading and VocabularyDecide which of these words are closely related with music.courtdirectorgeniusharpsichordimpressedlosemusicalpeasantpiece (of music)singersuccessfulsymphonytalentTeenagerRead the passage quickly and choose the best title.The best title is ____.Three Great Composers of the Eighteenth CenturyThree Great Austrian ComposersThree Great Child ComposersJoseph Haydn (1732–1809) was an Austrian composer and is known as "the father of the symphony". Other composers had written symphonies before Haydn, but he changed the symphony into a long piece for a large orchestra.He was born in a village in Austria, the son of a peasant. He had a beautiful singing voice. After studying music in Vienna, Haydn went to work at the court of a prince in eastern Austria, where he became director of music. Having worked there for 30 years, Haydn moved to London, where he was very successful.Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) was a composer, possibly the greatest musical genius of all time. He only lived 35 years and he composed more than 600 pieces of music.Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria. His father Leopold was a musician and orchestra conductor. Wolfgang had musical talent from a very early age. He learned to play the harpsichord when he was four, he started composing music when he was five, and when he was six, he played the harpsichord in a concert for the Empress of Austria.By the time he was 14, Mozart had composed many pieces for the harpsichord, piano and violin, as well as for orchestras. While he was still a teenager, Mozart was already a big star and toured Europe giving concerts. Haydn met Mozart in 1781 and was very impressed with him. "He is the greatest composer the world has known," he said. The two were friends until Mozart's death in 1791.Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) was born in Bonn, Germany. He showed musical talent when he was very young, and learned to play the violin and piano from his father, who was a singer. Mozart met Beethoven and was impressed by him. "He will give something wonderful to the world," he said.Beethoven met Haydn in 1791, but was not impressed by the older man. After they had known each other for many years, Beethoven said, "He is a good composer, but he has taught me nothing." However, it was Haydn who encouraged Beethoven to move to Vienna.Beethoven became very popular in the Austrian capital and stayed there for the rest of his life. As he grew older, he began to go deaf. He became completely deaf during the last years of his life, but he continued composing.Cultural CornerYe XiaogangYe Xiaogang, who was born in 1955, is one of a group of Chinese composers known as the New Tide. He writes symphonies and pieces for smaller groups of musicians. He also writes film music. He showed musical ability at an early age and began studying piano when he was four years old.From 1978 till 1983, he studied at the Central Conservatory of Music of China. After graduation, he worked there as a lecturer.In 1985, there was a concert of Ye Xiaogang's symphonies in Beijing. From that time, he has been one of the leading modern composers of Chinese classical music. In 1986, his album Horizon appeared and his music was played at the First Contemporary Chinese Composers' Festival in Hong Kong. He is famous for mixing Chinese musical traditions with western forms and instrumentation.Ye is a member of the Beijing music group Eclipse. Eclipse is perhaps the first independent music group in China which plays works by modern Chinese composers. In November 1996, the group played with Italian musician Enrico Rava at the Beijing International Jazz Festival.Ye Xiaogang has received many prizes, in China and in other countries. Since 1993, he has worked part of the time in Beijing and part of the time in the US. He's a professor of music at the Central Conservatory of Music of China, and composes pieces for the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra.Grammar 1--2Match the two parts of the sentences.a. he found it more difficult to compose good music.b. he learnt to play the harpsichord.c. he performed for the Empress.d. he was performing concerts all overEurope.Complete these sentences with the verbs in brackets.1.Before Ringodrums in another band.2.Before they(become) stars in their own country.3.Before they Let It Be(record) eleven other albums.4.After they Let It Be, the bandup).5.After the group(perform) as solo artists.Complete these sentences with the verbs in brackets.1.Unfortunately, he(leave).2.By the time we3.Fortunately, the power cut4.Before hesome songs with Paul McCartney.Listening and VocabularyCheck the meaning of these words and answer the questions.album; ballad; band; catchy; complex; influence; lyrics; solo; artist; split up; tune1. If a song is catchy, do people remember it or forget it after theyhear it?They forget it.They remember it.2. Does the word lyrics refer to the words or the music of a song?It refers to the music of a song.It refers to the words of a song.3. If the words of a song are complex, are they easy or difficult tounderstand?They are difficult.They are easy.4. Does the word band mean one person or more than one?It means more than one person.It means one person.5. If a band is influenced by another band, do they like them or not?They don't like them.They like them.6. Do rock and roll bands usually sing ballads?They usually don't sing ballads.They usually sing ballads.Listen and decide if these sentences are true (T) or false (F).Three of the Beatles played guitar.The Beatles all come from different places in England.Americans liked the Beatles when they toured for the first time.After visiting India, the Beatles changed their instruments.They sold more albums than any other rock band.Module 4 Fine Arts—Western, Chinese and Pop Arts IntroductionWork in pairs and answer the questions. Use the words to help you.artist; art gallery; brush; colourful; contemporary; delightful; draw; drawing; ink; paint; painter; painting; scene; traditional•Are you interested in art?•Do you like traditional Chinese art using brush and ink?•Look at the paintings here, which one do you prefer?•Can you give a title for each painting?•How do you like these paintings?Reading and VocabularyMatch these words and phrases with the definitions.alive; aspect; imitate; (art) movement; observe; ordinary; reality; style1. the way in which something is done2. to watch carefully3. a style of painting adopted by a group of artists4. to copy5. living or full of life6. not special or unusual7. one of the separate parts of something8. the way something really isMatch paintings 1–4 with descriptions in paragraphs A –D.Painting 1 ParagraphPainting 2 ParagraphPainting 3 ParagraphPainting 4 Paragraph1.Which paintings are mentioned in paragraph E: ,2.Which paintings are mentioned in paragraph F: ,AThis is a painting by the Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso, considered to be the greatest western artist of the twentieth century. Picasso and another painter, George Braque, started Cubism, one of the most important of all modern art movements. Cubist artistspainted objects and people, with different aspects of the object or person showing at the same time.BThis painting by contemporary American artist Roy Lichtenstein (1923–1997) is a world famous example of pop art.Pop art (from the word "popular") was an important modern artmovement that aimed to show ordinary twentieth-century city life. For example, it shows things such as soup cans and advertisements.CQi Baishi (1863–1957), one of China's greatest painters, followed the traditional Chinese style of painting. Chinese painting is known for itsbrush drawings in black inks and natural colours. Qi Baishi observed theworld of nature very carefully, and his paintings are special because ofthis.DXu Beihong (1895–1953) was one of China'sbest-known twentieth-century artists. Like Qi Baishi, Xupainted in the traditional Chinese style. Both painters have a beautiful brush line. Xu Beihong believed that artists should show reality, but not just imitate it. Instead, a picture should try to show the "life" of its subject. He is most famous for his lively paintings of horses.EI'm studying art at school, and I enjoy it a lot, although I can gettired of looking at pictures all the time. I'm crazy about the paintingsof Qi Baishi, and this delightful picture of the little shrimps is such alovely example of his work. But I can't stand that picture of agolden-haired girl. I think it's stupid.FMy parents are fond of going to art galleries and often take me with them, so I've developed an interest in art. I must say, I love thatpicture of the six horses. They look so alive. It's by a Chinese artist,isn't it? I can tell by the style. I think the painting of the young girl is probably by Picasso. I really like him. I think he's an extraordinary artist.Read paragraphs A–F again and choose the correct answer.1. The Cubist art movement ____.is considered to be the greatest art movement of the twentiethcenturyshowed different sides of an object in the same picture2. Pop art ____.tried to show ordinary life in the modern worldadvertised the twentieth-century life3. Qi Baishi ____.was a very traditional Chinese artistpainted in a very unusual way4. Xu Beihong ____.tried to paint horseswanted to do more than imitate reality。