商务英语专业基础英语教学课件.ppt

盐城纺织职业技术学院经贸管理系 经贸管理系外语教研室 商务英语专业 课时数： 40课时 薛毅 2006年3月 《基础英语》课程ppt一览表 Passage I LUCIANO PAVAROTTI Bringing Opera to the World Unit Seven Text-related information Intensive Study Practice Text-related information Renowned Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti is known for his mastery of the highest notes of a tenor’s range and for his jovial personality, which helped him earn a wide popular following. Considered three of the greatest opera stars of the late 20th century, Spanish-born singers Plácido Domingo, left, andJosé Carreras, center, and Italian singer Luciano Pavarotti, right, perform collectively to enormous acclaim as the Three Tenors. Their 1994 recording with the Los Angeles Philharmonic won a Grammy award and became the bestselling classical album of all time. Performing extensively on multicontinental tours and television appearances, the Three Tenors reach audiences as few opera performers before them. Text Difficult Sentences Important Words Intensive Study (para. 1) When Luciano Pavarotti opens his mouth to sing, everybody listens. They can’t get enough of him. Not only is his voice powerful, but it conveys strong emotion. Considered one of the greatest tenors of the 20th century, Pavarotti has touched millions of people around the world with his voice. LUCIANO PAVAROTTI Bringing Opera to the World By Ruth Seaman (para. 2) Born October 12, 1935, in Modena, Italy, Pavarotti grew up with music. He spent many hours, listening to opera recordings with his father, who loved to sing. (para. 3) By age five, Pavarotti was entertaining his neighbors by singing in the courtyard outside his apartment. By age 10, he was trying out arias. As he entered his teen years, his talent became more and more obvious. His family spent hours discussing his future. They knew (that) he longed to be a great singer. They decided to support him financially until he turned 30. If Pavarotti did not achieve success by that time, he woul