1、Unit 7Art Lesson 3 A Musical GeniusTwinkle,twinkle,little star How I wonder what you are Up above the world so high Like a diamond in the skyTwinkle,twinkle,little star How I wonder what you are When the blazing sun is gone When he nothing shines upon Then you show your little light Twinkle,twinkle,
2、all the nightTwinkle,twinkle,little star How I wonder what you areSing a songLead-inI was born in Germany.People regarded me as one of the greatest composers in the history of music.During my lifetime,I composed more than 130 musical works.I became deaf at the age of 26 and was completely deaf in my
3、 later years.Who am I?Yes,its me,Ludwig van Beethoven.Predicting what the passage is mainly aboutBrainstormingSkim the text silently.Then check your prediction and talk about some other information about Beethoven.Fast-readingRead the text quickly and answer the following question.Whats the main ide
4、a of the text?A.A genius.B.Achievements of Beethoven.C.Beethoven and his Symphony No.9 in D minor.D.Beethovens Symphony No.9 in D minor.CIntensive readingEveryone knows that Ludwig van Beethoven is a musical genius but few might know how he created Symphony No.9 in D minor and how its first show wen
5、t.1.What is the main idea of each paragraph?2.How many parts can this article be divided into?SkimmingTry to find out the answerPara.1Para.2Para.3b.After the play,the audiences reaction and the composers performance.The structureMatch paragraphs with the following headingsPara.4Para.5Para.6d.The bri
6、ef introduction of Ludwig van Beethoven.c.Carolines memories about Beethoven performance.e.How the ninth symphony was completed.f.The atmosphere before the performance.a.The audiences reaction and the composers performance.How many parts can this article be divided into?Fast-readingPara 1Para 2Para
7、3-6General informationComposing of Symphony No.9 Performance of Symphony No.9 Match paragraphs with the following headings.Fast-reading:Scan Para.1 and do the multiple choices1.What is Beethoven most famous for?A.His piano performances.B.Conducting orchestras.C.Composing music.2.Where was Beethoven
8、born?A.In Germany.B.In Canada.C.In France.3.When did Beethoven pass away?A.In 1824.B.In 1827.C.In 1830.occupationbirthplacedeath timeFast-reading:Scan Para.1 and do the multiple choices4.What big challenge did Beethoven face?A.He became deaf.B.He became blind.C.He was unable to walk.5.How many piece
9、s of music did Beethoven write?A.More than 100.B.More than 200.C.More than 300.Life challengeachievementsLudwig van Beethoven was a German composer.He is regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of music.In his twenties,he had been very famous for his skills on the piano,but then he
10、began to lose his hearing.Beethoven thought about giving up,but in the end he continued to write music.被认为在他20多岁时German adj.德国的 n.德国人、德语Germany n.德国give up 放弃 give in 投降 give away 送掉，分发 give back 归还失去听力Read and explore继续做某事Inspired by（过去分词短语作原因状语）his struggles with deafness,the composer produced som
11、e amazing pieces,including nine symphonies,five piano pieces,and an opera!He proceeded with the composition until his death in 1827,writing more than 130 musical works（现在分词短语作结果状语）,including his Symphony No.9 in D minor.与斗争作品be inspired by 被鼓舞die:v.死dead:adj.死了的 dying:adj.奄奄一息的Read and explore继续incl
12、uding sth=sth includedn.死亡 Read paragraph 1 and complete the mind mapBeethovenachievement130 musical worksnationalityGermanjobmusic composerproblemhearing lossIntensive readingFind evidence from the text1.What was Beethoven thinking when he finished the symphony?（para2）Scan and answer the questionsT
13、imeBeethovens feeling EvidenceAfter finishing the symphonyproud,satisfied,happy,excited,relieved _and smiled,proudly_his nameIntensive readingAnswerssat back signedOne day in February 1824,at his little house in Vienna,Austria,Ludwig van Beethoven sat back in his chair and smiled.The famous German c
14、omposers ninth symphony was finally completed.Writing the piece had taken several years,and now the final notes had been added to the score.轻松的坐着添加Read and exploreAt 54 years of age,he didnt know that this would be his last symphony.As（时间状语从句）he proudly signed his name at the bottom of the page,Beet
15、hoven tried to imagine how（宾语从句）people would respond when（时间状语从句）they heard it for the first time.当时在底部Read and explore第一次Intensive readingFind evidence from the text2.How do you think Beethoven felt before and during the performance?(para3-4)Scan and answer the questionsTimeBeethovens feeling Evide
16、nceDuring the performanceBefore the performanceafraid,worriedconcentrated,focused Beethoven was_what use jumped about,_his arms,_turned the pages _in the scoreIntensive readingAnswersafraidwavedmadlyburiedBefore the performance,the backstage atmosphere at a very famous theatre in Vienna was tense.Be
17、ethoven was afraid that the performance would be a disaster.After all,what use is a conductor who（定语从句）could not hear his orchestraeven if（让步状语从句）he is a musical genius?（毕竟，一个听不到自己的管弦乐队的指挥，即使他是音乐天才，能有什么用呢？）back(后面的)+stage(舞台)=后台的Read and explore毕竟The audience did not hesitate to applaud loudly as th
18、e famous composer walked out onto the stage for the first time in 12 years.The theatres musical director,Michael Umlauf,joined him and together the two men took charge of the orchestra.For more than an hour,Beethoven jumped about in front of the orchestra,waving his arms wildly in the air,and madly
19、turning（两个并列的现在分词短语作伴随状语）the pages of his score.犹豫做某事 负责、控制 疯狂地 Read and explore忘情地 The whole time,Umlauf stood quietly by his side,skillfully guiding the orchestra through（现在分词短语作伴随状语）the most amazing piece of music the world had ever known.奥姆洛夫一直安静地站在他的身边，巧妙地指挥管弦乐队演奏这首世界上有史以来的最神奇的音乐作品。quiet:adj.安静
20、的quite:adv.非常、相当在他身边 Read and exploreIntensive readingFind evidence from the text3.Whats the response of the audience to Beethovens performance?How do they feel?（para5-6）Scan and answer the questionsTimeBeethovens feeling EvidenceThe feeling of the audienceshocked,content,absorbed_to their feet,clap
21、ping,cheering and waving their_Intensive readingAnswersjumpedhatsbe buried in:埋头于、专心于As（时间状语从句）the final,joyous note signalled the end of the symphony,the audience jumped to their feet,clapping,cheering and waving(现在分词短语作伴随状语)their hats.But Beethovern continued conducting,his head buried in the scor
22、e.It was not until Caroline Unger,one of the singers,took his arm and turned him to face the audience that the great man realised his symphony was a success.跳起来Read and explore挽着胳膊It was not until Caroline Unger,one of the singers（插入语）,took his arm and turned him to face the audience that the great
23、man realised（省略引导词的宾语从句）his symphony was a success.（It wasthat的强调句型）The great man didnt realise his symphony was a success until Caroline Unger,one of the singers,took his arm and turned him to face the audience.直到其中一名歌手卡洛琳.昂格尔拉着他的手臂，让他转身面对观众，这位伟人才意识到他的交响乐取得了成功。Later,Caroline remembered that Beethov
24、en was not only one who(定语从句)got a surprise.“The audience was shocked as well,”she said with a broad smile.“Most of them had no idea that he was deaf!The one person in the room who（定语从句）didnt hear the symphonyand never wouldwas the very man who composed it.”剧院里没有听到并且永远也不会听到这部交响乐的那个人竟然是那个创作它的人。也，又，再开
25、怀大笑就是那个人、正是那个人Read and explore Why was the audience so shocked about Beethovens performance?A.They didnt know Beethoven could compose such a great work.B.Beethoven didnt know when to stop his conduct.C.The symphony was composed by a person who had lost hearing.CThe structureComplete the chart belowA
26、 Musical GeniusGeneral information(para.1)_of symphony No.9(para.2)First_ of Symphony No.9(3-6)_the performance(para.3)_the performance(para.4)_the performance(para.5-6)ComposingperformanceBeforeDuringAfterPost-readingWhat qualities do you think made Beethoven“A Musical Genius”?dilidilig gentent cr
27、cre eativeativepassiopassion nateateintellintelli igentgentcourageocourageou us sperpers sistentistentGenius is the ability to put into effect what is in your mind.F.Scott FitzgeraldIn 1770BirthBeing famous for his skill on the piano.LaterBeginning to lose his hearing.Highlight In 1827DeathIn his tw
28、enties Producing some amazing pieces,including nine symphonies,five piano pieces,and an opera.Timetable of Ludwig van BeethovenTry to retell the life of Beethoven Beethoven 1._(regard)as one of the greatest 2._(compose)in the history of music.3._(inspire)by his struggles with deafness,he composed so
29、me 4._（amaze)pieces.He proceeded with the composition until his death,5_(write)more than 130 musical works.is regardedcomposersInspiredamazingwriting Post-reading In February 1824,Beethovens ninth symphony was finally completed,and he 6._(proud)signed his name at the bottom of the page.Before the pe
30、rformance,Beethoven 7_(feel)that the performance would be a disaster.The audience applauded loudly 8_ he walked onto the stage.Beethoven together 9_ Michael Umlauf took charge of the orchestra and the performance proved to be 10 _success.proudlyfeltas/whenwitha1.被视为，被看作2.在某人二十多岁时3.因.而著名4.失聪，丧失听觉5.思考
31、，考虑6.放弃7.最后8.继续做某事9.与.作斗争10.包含，包括11.多于，不仅仅12.轻松地坐着13.增加14.在54岁时15.当.时16.在.的底部17.努力做.18.第一次19.毕竟，终究20.即使21.毫不犹豫做22.负责23.在某人旁边24.的结尾25.也，还26.不知道27.一跃而起1.be regarded as2.in his twenties3.be famous for4.lose his hearing5.think about6.give up7.in the end 8.continue to 9.struggle with10.include11.more tha
32、n12.sit back 13.add to 14.at 54years of age15.as16.at the bottom of 17.try to do18.for the first time19.after all20.even if 21.not hesitate to do22.take charge of 23.by ones side24.the end of25.as well26.have no idea27 jume to ones feet1.被视为，被看作2.在某人二十多岁时3.因.而著名4.失聪，丧失听觉5.思考，考虑6.放弃7.最后8.继续做某事9.与.作斗争
33、10.包含，包括11.多于，不仅仅12.轻松地坐着13.增加1.be regarded as2.in his twenties3.be famous for4.lose his hearing5.think about6.give up7.in the end 8.continue to 9.struggle with10.include11.more than12.sit back 13.add to 14.at 54years of age15.as16.at the bottom of 17.try to do18.for the first time19.after all20.even if 21.not hesitate to do22.take charge of 23.by ones side24.the end of25.as well26.have no idea27 jume to ones feet14.在54岁时15.当.时16.在.的底部17.努力做.18.第一次19.毕竟，终究20.即使21.毫不犹豫做22.负责23.在某人旁边24.的结尾25.也，还26.不知道27.一跃而起HomeworkWrite a passage entitled“My understanding of genius”with no more than 150 words
