大学英语综合教程Unit4课件

1. Billy Gilman
Billy Gilman is an American country music singer and songwriter. Born on May 24, 1988, he grew up in nearby Hope Valley. He was singing before he started school and developed rapidly enough to start performing publicly and received notice as a performer at the age of seven. As a famous child star, he was booked as an opening act at several county fairs.
She can remember a little from the past But the present goes by way too fast She knows her daughter and sons you’ll see It’s hard for her to remember me
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2. Listen to the Poem
My Grandmother
by Shannon Vanderstelt
English Song
English Poem Listening Comprehension
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I want you back sound body and mind I wish there were a key I could find To bring you back out of this state Oh why did this have to be your fate
This must have been God’s very plan To watch you grow and see your wings span You’ve served him right from the start He welcomes you to his home and heart
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English Poem Listening Comprehension
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2. Listen to the Song
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Warm and Fuzzy
Sleigh bells ringing Choirs singing Wondering what ole Santa’s bringing It’s the warm and fuzzy time of year
2) What is “the warm and fuzzy time of year”? Can you say a few words about it? It refers to Christmas. For Christians, Christmas season lasts from Christmas Eve till after New Year’s Day or, especially in England, till Epiphany (主显节) (January 6). Most Westerners will decorate their homes, schools and offices for the holidays. And they will send Christmas cards to their friends and gifts as well.
3. What about when you grow old? State the reasons. Let’s do a survey! On Page119, Exercise 3.
English Song
English Poem Listening Comprehension
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• Warm-up Questions:
1. How old are your grandparents? Are they living alone or with a child of theirs?
2. When your parents grow old, do you want them to live with you or send them to a nursing home? ( Listen and Respond )
As I look into my Grandmother’s eyes I seem to feel a bit surprised She sits there in her silly old chair Clicking her heels, it’s too much to bear
See she can’t walk, sing, or speak She is thin and looks very weak It saddens me to see her so That life has brought her to a terrible low
1. Introductory Remarks
English Song
English Poem
Listening going to hear is written by a little girl named Shannon Vanderstelt. The girl takes the time to express her feelings through a poem about her grandma. Simple as it is, the poem has a touching effect. Shannon’s grandmother suffers from Alzheimer’s disease (阿尔茨海默症), a kind of degenerative (衰退的)brain disorder.
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3. Questions About the Song
1) Do you know the meaning of the title “Warm and Fuzzy”? “Warm and fuzzy” or “warm fuzzy” is an informal expression which is used to refer to a sentimentally emotional response or something designed to evoke such a response. For example, “Babies require a lot of attention, not just momentary warm fuzzies.”
Gilman completed his debut album (首张专辑), One Voice, in 2000. Its title song, a spiritual plea (恳求) against school violence, climbed into the Top 20 of the country charts, and the album itself hit number two and quickly went gold. The follow-up single, Oklahoma, was also a Top 40 hit, and the holiday album Classic Christmas was rushed out by the end of 2000; it reached number four on the country charts. The song Warm and Fuzzy is selected from his album Classic Christmas.
You used to sing the Gospel with this glorious tune Tomorrow to hear you sing was never too soon You saved so many lost souls every day Taught them about God and all he has to say
Big old cups of steaming cider Fall asleep by the cozy fire It’s the warm and fuzzy time of year It’s the warm and fuzzy time of year
English Song
English Poem Listening Comprehension
Big old cups of steaming cider Fall asleep by the cozy fire It’s the warm and fuzzy time of year
Elves are working over time Making all our toys Reindeer hooves on all the roofs Of good little girls and boys
I wish I knew how she was feeling Maybe there are secrets she is concealing I wonder what goes through her mind As she sits there in a bind
Speak to me Gram; wake out of your trance Please get up, move, or dance I want to see again the sparkle in your eyes Because I know that’s where the truth lies
Snow flakes fall The temp is dropping Families out together shopping It’s the warm and fuzzy time of year
Elves are working over time Making all our toys Reindeer hooves on all the roofs Of good little girls and boys
My love for you will never die I will hold your Sparkle in my eye I know I’ll be singing with you someday soon Walking through the gates of heaven, singing the same glorious tune
3) Can you figure out words and expressions connected with Christmas in the song? Sleigh bells, ole Santa, snow flakes, families out together shopping, toys, reindeer, etc.
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English Poem Listening Comprehension
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You were so strong, mighty, and bold Your life was too short to already been sold I miss hearing you sing and pray The hours are cutting short, it could be any day