【正文】 direction (12)Nowhere Man(13)ballads(14)Yesterday(15)plex songs(16)tunes(17)lyrics (18)new instruments(19)visiting India(20)albums(21)Let h Be(22)recording (23)split up(24)than any other band(25)broken up(26)solo artistsStep 3 Postreadinga. Read the following articles and answer the following questions.The Beatles performed at the Cavern in Liverpool where they were being more and more famous. Brian Epstein, saw one of their concerts and soon afterwards became their manager. He encouraged them to dress in a more orderly style and secured them a deal with Parlaphone , EMIRecords, in June 1962. It was at their insistence that Pete Best was replaced with Ringo Star as drummer. Therefore, in August 1962, Ringo Star (Richard Starkey) joined the group as their permanent drummer. And so we have the four members of the Beatles: George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. The Band released their debut single LOVE ME DO in October. It reached No. 17 in the UK charts. A follow up, PLEASE PLEASE ME (1963) Reached No. 2. QuestionsQ1. Where are the Beatles from?Q2. What musical styles were they influenced by?Q3. Who wrote their songs?Q4. What was the Beatles original name?Q5. Briefly describe what happened between 1957 and 1961.Q6. Who was the Beatles manager?Q7. Which record pany did they sign with?Q8. Name as many Beatles songs as you can.b. Work in groups. Introduce the Beatles according to the notes you’ve taken from the listening. Remend the best one to present it to all.Homework: 1. Finish the exercises 11, 12,13,14 on page 83.2. Write a short biography of the Band Beatles.Period 5Step 1 PrereadingLook at the picture and answer the following questions.1. Who is he? 2. Have you ever know something about him?Step 2 Whilereadinga. SkimmingRead the passage quickly, and make a note of some basic information about Ye xiaogang． Name SexNationalityJobMain achievementStyle of musicSuggested answers:Name Ye xiaogangSexMaleNationalityChinaJobComposerMain achievementreceived many prizes, home and abroadStyle of musicmixing Chinese musical traditions with western forms and instrumentation．b. Detailed readingRead the passage carefully and fill in the blanks with proper words. Find what Ye Xiaogang did or what happened to him in the following years：TimeWhat he did1955From 1978 to 1983198519861996Suggested answers:TimeWhat he did1955bornFrom 1978 to 1983studied at the Central Conservatory of Music of China．1985held a concert of symphonies in Beijing．1986his album appeared1996played with Italian musician Enrico Rava at the Beijing International Jazz Festive．Step 3. PostreadingDiscussion. 1. Are there any similarities between Ye Xiaogang and the European posers you have read about in this module?2. Do you think it is a good idea to mix Chinese and western music?Step 4 Everyday Englisha. Listen to two people talking about the way they listen to music and answer the questions.1. How do they listen to it?2. Are they happy with the way they listen to music?3. What does Anna offer to do for Tom?b. work in pairs. Discuss your favourite music and how you listen to it.Step 4 Guided writingWrite a short passage of a famous singer in China—Hang hong.The following words may help you:1. sing well successful song writer in1971 in Tibet(西藏)3. young watch her mother sing and dance4. at the age of nine professional(專業(yè)的) training in Beijing.5. in 1985 her first national prize6. write songs in 19937. song Hometown number one in ChinaHomework:1. Finish writing the biography of Hang hong—a famous Chinese singer.2. Finish other exercises in this module.d.e.用心　愛心