Unit 6 I like music that I can dance to
【单元话题分析】
生活中,每个人都有自己的爱好。 中学生关于爱好的交流非常常见,是一个十分重要的内容。 即使同样喜欢听音乐的人,也会有不同的偏爱,有的喜欢古典音乐,而有点喜欢流行音乐。本单元谈论的话题就是谈论个人偏爱(preferences)。
兴趣与爱好(Interests and Hobbies)这一话题是《英语课程标准》要求初中学生掌握的重点话题之一,也是这些年来各省、市地区中考命题的热点话题。它涉及到的内容广泛,如体育运动、美术、音乐、旅游、集邮、绘画、收藏、爬山、垂钓、看书等。本单元话题是在初二年级谈论兴趣爱好的基础进一步深入,帮助同学们更加精准、深刻的谈论自己的兴趣爱好,说出自己的兴趣爱好和它给你带来的无穷乐趣,感悟生活的愉悦与精彩。
该话题的命题形式通常采用 “Guided writing”形式,有中、英文提示的形式,有图画、图表形式等。通常采用记叙或描述性话题作文形式, 写该话题时要注意文体,通过联想将这些画面的直观内容转换成传神达意的文字形式,用于反映图中所表现的思想内容。
写作时要重点突出,确定好人称和时态 ,记住一些固定的习语和句式的使用,培养遣词找句的能力并背诵大量范文,达到熟悉这些地道的句子结构。
【写作指导】
1. 写作本话题常用的句型有:
I like music that I can dance to. My favorite music is… I prefer … music.
I like singers who write their own songs.
I like groups that play quite and gentle songs. It makes me… It helps me to… It is good for…
2. 开篇展示文章的主题,说清自己的爱好或偏爱是什么,下面的叙述内容就要围绕这个中
心话题展开。
3. 本单元话题谈论的是兴趣与爱好的日常话题,因此一般选用一般现在时。表示兴趣爱好
的持续,则用现在完成进行时,它通常和“for+段时间”或“since+点时间(也可以是从句)”的时间状语连用。
4. 提示性作文一定要按照题目要求去写,要做到内容完整,层次清晰,段落清楚。 5. 注意连词、代词的使用,行文连贯流畅,表意清楚。
【佳篇欣赏】
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I like music that is quiet and gentle. When I am stressed out, I always listen to music to relax myself. My favorite music is country. This music is great,because it has great lyrics. I don’t like music that is too loud. I can’t stand rock music. As for musicians, I prefer musicians who can write their original lyrics and I like singers who can sing the words clearly. So Jay Chou isn’t my favorite though he is great. My favorite singer is John Denver. You can listen to his songs at night with your bedroom light on. He is really wonderful, I think.
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B
Different preferences bring about problems
My brother and I like music very much. It seems that we have the same hobby. Actually, we also have a problem. I like music that is gentle and quite. My brother likes music that is loud and energetic.
I always feel a bit tired after school, so I usually play Bandari’s CD to get relaxed. While my brother doesn’t like it, he says the music that I like makes him feel like sleeping. Whenever I play the CD,he would ask me to turn off the recorder. If I don’t agree, he will be angry with me. When I take out My CD, he will play his Rock-and-roll music very loud. Then he won’t listen to anybody speaking. I just can’t stand noisy music. But I don’t want to argue with him.
I came up with an idea to solve the problem. I will buy a pair of headphones for my brother as a birthday gift.
C
My Favorite Books
I like reading very much.,and I enjoy reading books that tell magic stories. Of course, Harry Potter series are my favorite books.
In books, there are many unbelievable things. The imagination is really great. In the books, there are many strange animals, the brooms that can fly,magic hats and magic wands. When I was a child, I really wanted to have a kind of magic power, then I can do every thing. Harry’s magic world is every child’s dream. That is why teenagers are crazy about the books and it’s movies. In the books, Harry Potter is a courageous, honest and confident boy,and he is handsome. I like him very much, and I can learn something from him. Every teenager wants to be friends with him Now the new book is going to come out. I can’t wait to read it.
【重点结构和句型展示】
A.原汁原味(课本重点结构和句型)
1. I like music that I can dance to. 我喜欢能跟着跳舞的音乐。 2. I prefer music that has great lyrics. 我更喜欢歌词很棒的歌曲。
3. I like musicians who write their own songs. 我喜欢能自己写歌的音乐家。
4. The music reminds me of Brazilian dance music. 这音乐让我想起了巴西舞曲。 5. What do you think of it? 你认为它怎么样?
6. I can’t stand music that is too loud. 我不能忍受太喧闹的音乐。 7. ...they don’t interest me as much. ……它们同样唤不起我的兴趣。
8. I prefer quiet, traditional music so the concert suited me just fine.我更愿意听安静的传统的音乐,因此音乐会更适合我的胃口。 B.精彩例句拓展
1. My father prefers swimming to playing basketball. 我爸爸喜欢游泳,而不喜欢打篮球。 We prefer living in the suburbs. 我们宁愿住在郊区。
I prefer to stay at home rather than go to the noisy party. 我宁愿呆在家里,也不愿去参加那嘈杂的聚会。
2. I like singers who sing clearly. 我喜欢吐字清楚的歌手。
3. The pictures remind me of my school days. 这些照片使我想起了我的学生时代。 Remind me to write to Mother. 提醒我给妈妈写信。 4. How do you like the fish? 你觉得这鱼如何?
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5. Can you stand the pain? 你受得了这疼痛吗?
6. The story does not interest me. 这故事引不起我的兴趣。 7. The dress suits me well. 这衣服很合我身。
【原创习作点评】
假如你叫Li Ming, 是一名中学生,经常收听由英国主持人Philip主持的音乐节目。请给据内容要点提示,用英语给主持人写一封信。
内容要点:1. 你很喜欢这个节目,特别是节目播放的歌词很棒的英语歌曲; 2. 你学习很忙,疲劳时,会打开收音机听这个节目; 3. 从节目中你学到了很多新单词……;
4. 告诉你最喜欢什么类型的音乐,请他帮你介绍一些相关的歌手和CD。 要求:1.意思连贯,符合逻辑,书信格式正确。 2. 不要直接翻译内容提示。 分析:
这是一片提示性作文。要求写四个方面的内容。写作前应仔细审题,将这四个方面进行整合,可分三个层次来写:一、表达对节目的喜爱;二、节目对自己的帮助;三、请主持人给你介绍你所喜欢的音乐类型的歌手和CD。
在写作主要内容之前要用一两句话简单的较少一下自己。然后有条理的把主要内容呈现出来,注意使用恰当的连词或表示过渡的词组。为了是习作更加饱满,可是适当增加细节内容。写作时要注意书信的格式。 习作 1:
Dear Philip, My name is Li Ming. I am a middle school student. I like listening to music, so I often listen to your program at night, and I like it very much, especially the English songs. I like English songs that have great lyrics. As a student, I am busy with my schoolwork. Every night, I will turn on the radio and listen to your program when I feel tired. It helps me relax myself. By the way, I have learnt many English words from these songs,and I get to know many good singers from American and England. At last, I like singers who can sing clearly and write their own songs. It is better if they can play the guitar well. Can you introduce me some singers and their CDs? You can send me e-mail at liming@yahoo.com. I am looking forward to you. Thank you very much! Yours Li Ming
习作 2:
Dear Philip①: 教师点评 My name is Li Ming. I am a middle school student. I 这是一篇中档的学生习作。
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教师点评 这是一篇优秀的学生习作。 得分点 (1)书信格式正确,内容完整,层次清楚。 (2)适当的增加了部分细节,能恰当使用so, and, by the way, at last等词和短语,作文自然流畅。 (3)用词恰当,没有出现语法及词汇方面的错误。 like music very much, so I like ②listen to your radio program. I like English songs that have great lyrics. I am busy with my study. When I feel tired after I finish my homework, I will listen to your program. It’s relaxing. I learnt some English words from your program. I also learnt how to relax when I feel tired. I like music that is gentle and quiet. Can you tell me some singers and CDs? Thank you! Yours Li Ming 得分点 ①能按要求写作,内容完整。 ②语言错误较少。 失分点 (1)句型和用词简单。 (2)内容表达生硬,过渡不自然。 ①此处标点符号使用有误。英语书信称呼后使用逗号。 ②此处应为listening, 固定搭配like doing。
【拓展练笔】
1. 每个人都有自己的爱好,请按下面的提示写一篇作文,题目自拟。 提示:1. 你的爱好是什么。
2. 为什么有这种爱好。
3. 简单叙述一下这种爱好给你带来的好处。
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My hobby
Basketball is my favorite sport. It is one of the most popular sports all over the world. Playing basketball is good for our health.
I like games that are easy to play with my friends. Basketball is my best choice. I play basketball with my friends every weekend. I like basketball because it makes me happy and helps me keep fit. Nowadays, many boys are playing the game. While playing basketball, I can make a lot of friends. I have learnt how to work with my pardoners. Basketball also makes me more confident and outgoing.
Now I am on the school team. I am trying my best to play it well. I hope that one day I can be a big star like Yao Ming.
2、为了解本校学生的兴趣爱好,校学生会主办的英文报纸举行了一次征文活动。请以“I Love…”为题,用英语写一篇短文,介绍你所喜欢的人或事。
要求:1. 文章题目自拟。写出你喜欢某事或某人的原因,并对该人或事做简单介绍。
2. 语言流畅,意思连贯。
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One possible version:
I Love Computer
I love computer very much, because it is very useful in my life. I can surf the Internet to look for useful information. It is more convenient than using books. So I like websites that provide information for middle school students. I can read e-books on computer. I not only look at the words but also listen to the sound. In this way, I can learn English after school by myself easily.
Modern people even can’t do their job well without computers. We know that computers can help people do many things today. For example, they can help store data for a long time. Scientists use computers to solve difficult problems. Musicians use them to make records. I am sure computers will be a very important part of people’s lives.
3、为了准备下周的讨论课, 英语老师布置了以“What kind of music do you like best?”为主题的课外调查活动。下面是你在学校调查后整理的调查结果。请根据此表写一份报告,并简要分析原因,谈谈自己对调查结果的看法。 类型 百分比 古典乐 10% 流行音乐 55% 摇滚乐 20% 舞曲 15%
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My survey is about what kind of music you like best. Fifty students from Junior Three answered my question. Here is the result of my survey.
10% of the students like classical music. They say they like music that is gentle and quiet. It helps them to relax themselves. 55% of the students like pop music. Most of them like music that they can sing along with. Pop songs are easy to learn for middle school students. 20% of the students like listening to rock-and-roll music. Most of them are boys. This kind of music is loud and energetic. It just suits wild boys fine. 15% of the students like dance music because they are taking dance classes in their spare time.
According the result, most students like pop music, but only a few students like classical music. I think young students should learn to listen and enjoy classical music, because it’s one of the best parts of human culture. Schools should teach them how to appreciate it.
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