Unit 2《The universal language》课件-Welcome to the unit（牛津译林版选修8）.ppt

Unit 2 The universal language in the end finally, after something has been thought about or discussed a lot: 最后 We were thinking about going to Switzerland, but in the end we went to Austria. come to an end to finish: 结束 Everyone wishes the war would come to an end soon. to this end with this aim: 带着这个目的 He wanted science students to take an interest in the arts, and to this end he ran literature classes at his home on Sunday afternoons. make sb’s hair stand on end to make someone very frightened: 使极度恐惧 To be honest, the thought of jumping out of a moving aeroplane makes my hair stand on end. put an end to sth.: 使结束 to make something stop happening or existing:How can we put an end to the fighting? * * How much do you know about music? ● music: classical music, pop music, folk music, swing music, blues, jazz, rock and roll, rap, opera… ● people related to music: musician, singer, composer, pianist, violinist… ● musical instruments: guitar, piano, violin, drum… a jazz band What are the people doing in this picture? What do you know about jazz? Jazz is a musical art form. At the end of the 19th century, jazz music was started in New Orleans in the USA and most jazz musicians at that time were black. It has been called the first original art form to develop in the USA. Early jazz musicians made money by playing in small bands. Often, jazz musicians made up the music as they were playing. Early jazz came from folk music and later developed into something else of its own. Do you know any famous jazz musicians? Louis Armstrong, one of the most famous jazz musicians, was born in New Orleans. He created wonderful jazz music with his trumpet. In addition to playing trumpet, he also sang and danced. He performed on Broadway, in films and recorded music. What doe