1、oreurriculum综合英语综合英语413 3UNIT2CONTENTS1Exploring the Topic2Text A3Critical Thinking4Text B31Read the following quotes and discuss how each one defines art from a different perspective.Then talk about whether art is important to you and give your reasons.Exploring the Topic41Read the following quotes
2、 and discuss how each one defines art from a different perspective.Then talk about whether art is important to you and give your reasons.Exploring the Topic52There are different forms of art like literature,painting,sculpture,music,dance,photography,and film.Which one is your favorite?Is there an ar
3、twork that has impressed you or has special meaning for you?Share related experiences with your partner.Exploring the Topic6Exploring the TopicPair discussion:1.Have you ever visited an art museum?What art form do you like best,and why?2.What famous artists do you know?What are they famous for?3.A l
4、ife without music would be boring and dull.Why do most of us find music indispensably important in our lives?7Background InformationText AnalysisAnalytical ReadingText A8Aaron CoplandAaron Copland(19001990),American composer who achieved a distinctive musical characterization of American themes in a
5、n expressive modern style.Copland was referred to by his peers and critics as“the Dean of American Composers.”The open,slowly changing harmonies in much of his music are typical of what many people consider to be the sound of American music,evoking the vast American landscape and pioneer spirit.Back
6、ground Information9Text StructureDetailed Study of the TextText Analysis10Text StructurePart IWe listen to music on three separate planes.Part IIThe sensuous plane is the plane on which we hear music without considering it in any way.Part IIIOn the expressive plane,we read different meanings into va
7、rious pieces of music.Para.1Paras.2-5Paras.6-1311Text StructurePart VPara.17While listening to music,we correlate the three planes.Part IVThe sheerly musical plane is the one on which we listen to the“notes themselves.”Paras.14-16121.But,for the sake of analysis,the whole listening process may becom
8、e clearer if we break it up into its component parts,so to speak.(Para.1)Paraphrase:For the purpose of analysis,dividing the whole listening process into several separate parts,in a manner of speaking,can help the audience understand it better.Detailed Study of the TextPart I13Text StructurePart IWe
9、 listen to music on three separate planes.Part IIThe sensuous plane is the plane on which we hear music without considering it in any way.Part IIIOn the expressive plane,we read different meanings into various pieces of music.Para.1Paras.2-5Paras.6-13142.A kind of brainless but attractive state of m
10、ind is engendered by the mere sound appeal of the music.(Para.2)Paraphrase:As a concluding sentence of Para.2,it highlights the feature of the sensuous plane again,which is the sound appeal,and“mere”is used to say that something is small but has a big effect.Part IIDetailed Study of the Text153.Imme
11、diately that one note is enough to change the atmosphere of the roomproving that the sound element in music is a powerful and mysterious agent,which it would be foolish to deride or belittle.(Para.3)Paraphrase:The sound element in music is an important but unexplainable factor,any change of which ca
12、n make the atmosphere of the room different,so its a serious consideration.Part IIDetailed Study of the Text164.Music allows them to leave it,and they go off to a place to dream,dreaming because of and apropos of the music yet never quite listening to it.(Para.4)Part IIDetailed Study of the Text17Te
13、xt StructurePart IWe listen to music on three separate planes.Part IIThe sensuous plane is the plane on which we hear music without considering it in any way.Part IIIOn the expressive plane,we read different meanings into various pieces of music.Para.1Paras.2-5Paras.6-13185.But that should not lead
14、one to the other extreme of denying to music the right to be“expressive.”(Para.6)“That”here refers to the difficulty mentioned in the previous sentence in giving a piece of music a precise explanation satisfying everyone.Despite such difficulty,Copland still believes all music has an expressive powe
15、r.Part IIIDetailed Study of the Text196.This popular idea of musics meaningstimulated and abetted by the usual run of musical commentatorsshould be discouraged wherever and whenever it is met.(Para.8)In this sentence,both“stimulated”and“abetted”function as postpositive attributive,modifying“this pop
16、ular idea of musics meaning.”Part IIIDetailed Study of the Text20Text ABackground InformationText AnalysisAnalytical Reading211Match the different planes of music in the left-hand column with their characteristics on the right.Analytical Reading1.The sensuous plane2.The expressive plane3.The sheerly
17、 musical planeA.Its the plane on which we read different meanings into various pieces of music.B.Its the plane on which we hear music without considering it in any way.C.Its the plane on which we listen to the“notes themselves.”221.Only those who listen to music absent-mindedly instead of with full
18、concentration can feel the sheer pleasure of what they hear.Answer:FDecide whether the following statements are true(T)or false(F)according to the text.2Analytical Reading232.The sound appeal of music should only be allowed to take a small share of your interest.Answer:FDecide whether the following
19、statements are true(T)or false(F)according to the text.2Analytical Reading243.Aaron Copland believes that all music expresses a certain idea,which cant be summarized with any concrete and definite concepts.Answer:TDecide whether the following statements are true(T)or false(F)according to the text.2A
20、nalytical Reading254.Though you may find it impossible to reach an agreement on the exact meaning you assign to a chosen piece of music,you will always feel the same every time you listen to it.Answer:FDecide whether the following statements are true(T)or false(F)according to the text.2Analytical Re
21、ading265.In describing the sheerly musical plane,Copland refers to the melody,rhythm,harmony,and tone color of the music.Answer:TDecide whether the following statements are true(T)or false(F)according to the text.2Analytical Reading271.The only advantage to be gained from mechanically splitting up t
22、he listening process into these hypothetical planes is the clearer view to be had of the way in which we listen.(Para.1)Answer:Getting a clearer view of how we listen to music is the only benefit to be had by mechanically breaking the listening process into these assumed planes.Paraphrase the follow
23、ing sentences.3Analytical Reading282.Immediately that one note is enough to change the atmosphere of the roomproving that the sound element in music is a powerful and mysterious agent,which it would be foolish to deride or belittle.(Para.3)Answer:The sound element in music is an important but unexpl
24、ainable factor,any change of which can make the atmosphere of the room different,so its a serious consideration.Paraphrase the following sentences.3Analytical Reading293.Heaven knows it is difficult enough to say precisely what it is that a piece of music means,to say it definitely,to say it finally
25、 so that everyone is satisfied with your explanation.(Para.6)Answer:Its extremely difficult to pin down definitely and finally the exact meaning of a piece of music in a way that will satisfy everyone.Paraphrase the following sentences.3Analytical Reading304.My own belief is that all music has an ex
26、pressive power,some more and some less,but that all music has a certain meaning behind the notes and that that meaning behind the notes constitutes,after all,what the piece is saying,what the piece is about.(Para.7)Answer:I believe that all music can express thoughts and feelings to a greater or les
27、ser extent,because each note which makes up a composition has a certain meaning and has its part to play in telling you what the piece is about.Paraphrase the following sentences.3Analytical Reading315.The musician,in his exasperation,says it means nothing but the notes themselves,whereas the nonpro
28、fessional is only too anxious to hang on to any explanation that gives him the illusion of getting closer to the musics meaning.(Para.12)Answer:The musician will angrily deny the expressive side of his/her music,claiming that there are just notes,while common people long for an explanation,which wil
29、l make them feel closer to the musics meaning.Paraphrase the following sentences.3Analytical Reading321.What is the simplest way of listening to music according to Copland?Answer the following questions.4Analytical ReadingAnswer:To listen for the sheer pleasure of the musical sound itself is the sim
30、plest way of listening to music.332.In what situation would the sensuous plane be abused in Coplands opinion?Answer the following questions.4Analytical ReadingAnswer:This plane is abused when people use music just as a consolation or an escape from reality,but never quite listen to the music nor thi
31、nk about the music.343.According to Copland,which plane is controversial?Answer the following questions.Analytical ReadingAnswer:It is the second plane,the expressive plane.4354.Why do some composers deny the expressive side of their music?Answer the following questions.Analytical ReadingAnswer:Beca
32、use it is difficult to pin down the definite meaning of each piece of music in a way that satisfies everyone.4365.What does“This popular idea of musics meaning”in Para.8 refer to?Who encourages such an idea?Whats Coplands attitude toward it?Answer the following questions.Analytical ReadingAnswer:It
33、refers to the idea of pinning down the exact meaning of pieces of music in specific words,which is said to be encouraged by musical commentators.Copland disagrees with this idea.4376.According to Copland,why do most musical novices find Tchaikovsky easier to“understand”than Beethoven?Answer the foll
34、owing questions.Analytical ReadingAnswer:There are two reasons.Firstly,its easier to pin a meaning-word on a Tchaikovsky piece than on a Beethoven one,and secondly,every time you come back to a piece of the former,it almost says the same thing to you,while the latter brings different feelings every
35、time you return to it.4387.According to Copland,which plane do listeners tend to be least aware of?Answer the following questions.Analytical ReadingAnswer:Its the third plane,the sheerly musical plane.4398.Why does Copland repeat that what he has done is just to split up the listening process into t
36、hree planes mechanically in the first and last paragraphs?Answer the following questions.Analytical ReadingAnswer:Its because Copland wants to emphasize such division is just for the sake of greater clarity but in the real situation,we listen in all three ways at the same time.4409.How do you listen
37、 to music?Do you agree with Coplands analysis of the three planes?Why or why not?Answer the following questions.Analytical ReadingAnswer:Open-ended.44110.The Analects notes,“Hearing the music of succession in Qi,the Master did not know the taste of meat for three months,saying,I did not realize that
38、 music could have been so delicious.”(子在齐闻韶，三月不知肉味，曰：“不图为乐之至于斯也。”)Both Confucius and Copland stress the impact of music.What do you think of the function of music?Use examples and evidence to support your argument.Answer the following questions.Analytical Reading4Answer:Open-ended42Critical Thinking
39、 Intellectual Humility43Intellectual humility means being aware of biases and prejudices as well as the limitations of ones viewpoint.Intellectual humility requires that we should not claim more than we actually know.It requires identifying and assessing the foundations of our beliefs,looking especi
40、ally for those that cannot be justified through good reasoning.Critical Thinking44Apply your skill.1.Many Chinese scholars enjoy a high reputation in their fields,but still have the virtue of intellectual humility.Choose one and explain with examples how he/she displays intellectual humility.Critica
41、l Thinking45Apply your skill.Answer:Confucius,the greatest Chinese philosopher,believed that humility is the foundation of all virtues.He said that“To admit what you know and what you do not know,that is knowledge.”He constantly displayed this attitude,and was willing to let anyone be his teacher.On
42、e of his most famous quotations says that“When three men walk together,there must be one worthy to be my teacher.I will choose what is good in him to follow,and avoid what is not good.”Therefore,Confucius provides a role model and can be admired for his humble manner in the non-stop pursuit of learn
43、ing.Critical Thinking46Background Information Text StructureText B47Lust for LifeLust for Life is a classic fictional retelling of the incredible life of Vincent van Gogh,written by Irving Stone.Since its initial publication in 1934,it has been a critical success,a multimillion-copy bestseller and t
44、he basis for an Academy Award-winning movie.It follows the artist through his tormented life,depicting his struggling against mental turmoil.Background Information48Text StructurePart IArising before dawn,returning with a finished canvas at night,van Gogh became a blind painting machine.Part IIHis p
45、aintings were a glowing,brilliant transcription of nature,with the mistral and the fierce sun.Part IIIThe people of Arles gave van Gogh a wide berth and the hotel owner swindled him out of every franc he could.Part IVVan Gogh kept painting,driven not by the desire to succeed but the desire to create
46、.Paras.1-3Paras.4-12Paras.13-23Paras.24-2749Thanks for your attention!50so to speak:used to highlight the fact that one is describing something in an unusual or metaphorical waye.g.This arrangement will allow us to eliminate our debt and get back to solid ground,so to speak.Detailed Study of the Tex
47、tPart I51engender:to be the cause of a situation or feelinge.g.Their financial success has engendered attention among their neighbors.Part IIDetailed Study of the Text52appeal:a quality that makes people like something or someonee.g.What is the particular appeal of this island?Part IIDetailed Study
48、of the Text53belittle:to make someone or something seem small or unimportante.g.It makes no sense to belittle the enormity of the disaster.Part IIDetailed Study of the Text54apropos of sth.:concerning or related to somethinge.g.He had nothing to say apropos of the latest developments.Part IIDetailed Study of the Text55the usual/normal/general run of:the usual type of somethinge.g.The place was very different from the normal run of street cafes.Detailed Study of the TextPart III56
