C5P1 Reading.ppt

1. Lang Lang: Piano Prodigy prodigy n. “神童，天才” whizz-kid , genius 2.Lang Lang is one of the youngest and most famous pianists of our time. one of the + 形容词最高级, 表示 “最…...之一” of our time 意为 “属于我们的时代的” 3. Lang Lang was born in 1982 in Shenyang, China. born 是 bear 生（儿，女）的过去分词 be born in 出生于…… Scan the story on page 59 and fill in the table with the correct information about Lang Lang. Years 1982 1985 1987 1991 1999 Find the facts Lang Lang’s experience Lang Lang was born Lang Lang began taking piano lessons Lang Lang won first prize in the Shenyang Piano Competition Lang Lang’s father quit his job and took Lang Lang to Beijing. Lang Lang got his big chance and his performance was a great success. Environment groups always give help to the protection of the environment. 2. Helen and I will be good friends for a long, long time. While support forever support forever Find the meanings Read the sentences below and replace the words in italics with the words in the box. 3. My mother was cooking dinner in the kitchen, and at the same time my father was reading the newspaper in the sitting room. while performance western chance strict 1. PAUL: What do you think of ________ art? JANE: It is quite different from Chinese art, but it is also very interesting. western 2. PAUL: Hi, Jane. Would you like to go to the cinema with me this evening? I’ve got two tickets. JANE : I’d really love to, but I have to do my homework. My parents are very _____ about it. strict 3. JANE: My brother loves basketball and he never misses a ________ to play basketball with his friends. PAUL: It is my favourite sport too. Maybe your brother and I can play basketball together someday. chance Choose the best meanings for these expressions from the story. 1. He is stunning means that he ______. a. has great talent b. looks surprised 2. His success came at a price means that he _____. a. became successful easily