口语练习话题：music.pptVIP

Unit 4 Music Speaking Contents Communicative Function: Talking about Preferences Questions for Discussion Additional Vocabulary Communicative Function: Talking About Preferences Which do you prefer, … or …? Which appeals to you more, … or …? Do you find … or … more to your taste? I must say I have stronger preference for … than … I find … more to my taste. … appeals to / affects me more emotionally / physically /mentally. What’s your favorite kind of music / music piece / pop song / English song / folk song / musical instrument? It’s hard to say / decide. I’d say … is my favorite. I have a passion for … I can listen to … forever. Additional Vocabulary Music Instrument Musical Composition Effect classical country Jazz Rock rap heavy metal piano violin cello (大提琴) harp (竖琴) guitar accordion (手风琴) flute oboe (双簧管) saxophone trumpet (小号) erhu fiddle (二胡) pipa (琵琶) symphony (交响乐) sonata (奏鸣曲) serenade (小夜曲) overture (前奏曲) concerto (协奏曲) march (进行曲) opera musical (音乐剧) heavy loud noisy pleasing exciting soothing soft quiet romantic rhythmic healing relaxing powerful Questions for Discussion ◆ Who is your favorite singer? Why do you like his / her songs? ◆ What do you think is the value of music? In my opinion, the value of music lies in its healing power. There are at least two reasons for people to listen to music. One is for pleasure and recreation. A piece of good music or a song can bring the listener a pleasant feeling and a good mood. The other reason is for health. People nowadays are becoming more conscious of their diet. The benefits of the healthy food and exercise are well known. However, people may not be aware of the positive impact of music on health. For both young and old people, music is an effective means of managing stress and hence can be an important tool to facilitate healthy existence. Thus, music can play a significant role in our lives. Thank you