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大学泛读Book2Unit-2-Music教学内容
Folk music
• Music originating among the common people of a nation or region and spread about or passed down orally, often with considerable variation.
1. The topic being discussed in the short passage above is ---
Caring about the world by musicians and music fans
2. The writer’s main idea is--Musicians and music fans became concerned
• 乡村音乐：基于美国南部乡村风格上的流 行音乐或基于美国西部牛仔的音乐的流行 音乐, 也作 country and western
Themes in country music
• Love • Cowboy • Happiness-seeking • The living style of countryside • Regional pride • Family • God • Nation
in 1960s
Cultural Notes
• country musicቤተ መጻሕፍቲ ባይዱ• folk music
Country music
• Popular music based on the folk style of the southern rural United States or on the music of cowboys in the American West. Also called country and western
英国流行音乐介绍(英语)
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American country Tin Pan Alley music in the 1950s music
The Beatles
Music style: diverse, light, pleasant Influence: they directly influenced the revolution of the Rock Music and the developmental way of American Pop music Achievements: 14th Grammy
21C Adele
《Rolling in the deep 》 《someone like you》 《Set fire to the rain》
Adele , a singer and the first British Awards winner of the jury prize. Her debut album 《19》was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize.She said her style of music was the soul of a broken heart.
Introduction: an English singersongwriter; a member of Take That from 1990 to 1995 ,again from 2009 to 2012. Solo career: the best-selling British solo artist in the UK ; Honored as the greatest artist of the 1990s.
同步测评解析英语(人教九年级上)Unit9综合测评
Unit9综合测评(分数:100分时间:90分钟)第一卷听力部分(20分)Ⅰ.听句子,选择与所听句子相符合的图片(5分)1.2.3.4.5.Ⅱ.听对话和对话后面的问题,选择最佳答案(5分)6.A.Pop music. B.Classical music. C.Country music.7.A.Yes,she does. B.No,she doesn’t. C.We don’t know.8.A.Pirates(海盗) of Caribbean. B.Harry Potter. C.Titanic.9.A.Yes,she does. B.No,she doesn’t. C.We don’t know.10.A.She went to the cinema. B.She went to a concert. C.She went swimming.Ⅲ.听短文和短文后面的问题,选择最佳答案(5分)11.A.He was a famous musician.B.He was an owner of a restaurant.C.He was a poet.12.A.Yes,he did. B.No,he didn’t. C.We don’t know.13.A.To write a poem for his Berceuse.B.To have dinner together with his friend.C.To see if he could find some friends who could lend him some money for a meal.14.A.He was also a musician.B.He was very kind.C.He didn’t understand music very much.15.A.The passage didn’t tell us.B.At the age of thirty.C.Soon after he wrote his famous Berceuse.Ⅳ.听短文,完成表格信息。
新世纪研究生公共英语听力lesson1到7课的听力原文
Lesson OnePassage 1 American MusicOne of America's most important exports is her modern music. American music is played all over the world. It is enjoyed by people of all ages in every country. Although the lyrics are in English, people who don't speak English can enjoy it too. The reasons for its popularity are its fast pace and rhythmic beat.Music has many origins in the United States. Country music, coming from the rural areas in the southern United States, is one source. Count music features simple themes and melodies describing day-to-day situations and the feelings of country people. Many people appreciate this music because of the emotions expressed by country music songs.A second origin of American pop music is the blues. It depicts mostly sad feeling reflecting the difficult lives of American blacks. It is usually played and sung by black musicians, but it is popular with all Americans.Rock music is a newer form of music. This music style, featuring fast and repetitious rhythms, was influenced by the blues and country music. It was first known as rock-and-roll in the 1950s. Since then, there have been many forms of rock music: hard rock, soft rock and others. Many performers of rock music are young musicians.American pop music is marketed to a demanding audience. Now pop songs are heard on the radio several times a day. Some songs have become popular all over the world. People hear these songs sung in their original English or sometimes translated into other languages. The words may differ but the enjoyment of the music is universal.Passage 2 Music in Different CulturesIn western culture, music is regarded as good by birth, and sounds that are welcome are said to be "music to the ears". In some other cultures, for example, the lslamic culture, it is of little value, associated with sin and evil, In the West and in the high cultures of Asia, it is said that there are three types of music. First classical music, composed and performed by trained professionals originally under the support of courts and religious establishments; second, folk music, shared by the population at large and passed on orally; and third, popular music, performed by professionals, spread through radio, television, records, film, and print, and consumed by the mass public.Music is a major component in religious services, theater, and entertainment of all sorts. The most universal use of music is as a part of religious rituals. In some tribal societies, music appears to serve as a special form of communication with supernatural beings, and its prominent use in modern Christian and Jewish servicesmay be the leftover of just such an original purpose. Another less obvious function of music is social adherence. For most social groups, music can serve as a powerful symbol. Members of most societies share keen feelings as to what kind of music they "belong to": Indeed, some minorities including, in the U.S.A., black Americans and Euro-American groups use music as a major symbol of group identity. Music also symbolizes military, patriotic and funerary moods and events. In a more general sense, music may express fifes central social values of a society. In western culture, the interrelationship of conductor and orchestra symbolizes the need for strong cooperation among various kinds of specialists in a modern industrial society. Passage 3Music comes in many forms; many countries have a style of their own. Poland has its folk music. Hungary has its czardas. Argentina is famous for the tango. The U.S. is known for just a type of music that has gained worldwide popularity.Jazz is American's contribution to popular music. While classical music follows formal European tradition, jazz is a rather free form. It is full of energy, expressing the moods, interests, and emotions of the people. In the 1920s jazz sounded like America. And so it does today.The origins of jazz are as interesting as the music itself. Jazz was invented by black Americans, who were brought to the southern states as slaves.They were sold to farm owners and forced to work long hours in the cotton and tobacco fields. The work was hard and life was short, When a slaver died his friends and relatives would gather and carry the body to have a ceremony before they buried him.There was always a band with them. On the way to the ceremony, the band played slow solemn music suitable for the situation. But on the way home, the mood changed. Spirits lifted. Everyone was happy. Death had removed one of their members, but the living were glad to be alive. The band played happy music. This music made everyone want to dance. This was an early form of jazz.Music has always been important to African-Americans. The people, who were unwillingly brought to America from West Africa, had a rich musical tradition. In the fields, they made up work songs. Singing made the hard work go faster. And when they accepted Christianity, these songs became lovely spirituals, which have become an everlasting part of American music.Lesson TwoPassage 1 Holidays in Britain and the UsPeople in the US get a two-week paled vacation from their job every year. Most British people have four or five weeks paid holiday a year. Americans often complain that two weeks are not enough, especially when they hear about the longerholidays that Europeans enjoy. In addition, there are eight days in each European country, which are public holidays (the British call them Bank Holidays) and many of these fall on a Monday, giving people along weekend.What do people do in Britain and the US when they are on holidays? In the US, outdoor vacations are popular, for example, at the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone or other national parks and forests. Young people may go walking or camping in the mountains. Many people have small trailers in which to travel, or if they have a car, they may stay at motets on the journey, Disneyland and Disneyworld are also popular. In addition, people can go skiing in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Wyoming and Montana. Some children go to summer camp for a holiday during the summer vacation from school, where they do special activities, such as sports or crafts. When Americans want a holiday for fun in the sun, they usually go to Florida, Hawaii, Mexico or the Caribbean. They may go to Europe for culture, for example, to see art, plays, and places of historic interest.In Britain, many people like to go to the seaside for holidays. There are places near the sea, such as Black pool, Scarborough and Bournemouth, where there is plenty to do, even when it rains. People also like to go to the countryside, especially to walk, in places like Scotland, Wales and the Lake District. When the British go abroad they usually want to go somewhere warm. Spain and the Spanish islands of Majorea and Lbiza are popular, as are other places in southern Europe. For skiing, people often go to the Alps.Passage 2 Welcoming the New YearEvery country in the world celebrates New '(ear but not everyone does it on the same day. The countries of North and South America and Europe welcome the New Year on January l, This practice’ began with the Romans. Julius Caesar, a Raman ruler, changed the date of the New Year from the first day of March to the first day of January. In the Middle East, New Year is on the day when spring begins. People in China celebrate it on the Spring Festival, which is the first day of their lunar calendar. The Spring Festival usually comes between January 21 and February 19. Rosh Hashanah, which is the Jewish New Year, comes at the end of summer.In all of these cultures, there is a tradition of making noise. People made noise in ancient times to drive away the evil spirits from home. Today many people do it with fireworks. In Japan, people go from house to house making noise with drums and bamboo sticks. Young people in Denmark throw broken pieces of jars or pots against the sides of friends' houses.In the United States, many people stay up until midnight on New Year's Eve to watch the clock pass from one year to the next. Friends often gather together at a party on New Year's Eve, and when the New Year comes, all ring bells, blow horns,blow whistles, and kiss each other.In many European countries, families start the new year by first attending church service, which is followed by paying calls to friends and relatives. Italian boys and girls receive gifts of money on New Year's Day.New Year's Day is more joyful than Christmas in France and Scotland. In these countries Christmas is a religious holiday only, while the New Year is the time for gift-giving, parties, and visits.Passage 3 The Spring FestivalThe Spring Festival is the most important festival for the Chinese. It comes on the first day of the first month according to Chinese lunar calendar. It marks the beginning of a new year. It is also an occasion for family reunion. Family members and relatives get together to say goodbye to the old year and greet the new one. Guonian means "passing the year. People start preparing for it half a month before it comes. They clean their houses thoroughly, decorate them and even paint them; they buy new clothes for children, and they prepare food for the big feast on the eve of the festival. On the eve of the festival, the whole extended family comes together for a big dinner.Dumplings are a must for this festival dinner in northern China, while for southerners niangao - a sticky sweet rice pudding - is the traditional food for this occasion. People stay up until midnight chatting, playing mahjong or watching TV. At the turn of the old and the New Year, people used to let off firecrackers to greet the arrival of the New Year, In the old days people believed setting off firecrackers could drive away the evil spirits.But now, people make phone calls or send messages on mobile phones to exchange New Year's greetings. Early in the morning, children greet their parents and are given Hongbao - cash tucked inside red envelopes. The Lantern Festival, on the 15th of the first month according to the lunar calendar, is considered the formal end of the Spring Festival. It is an occasion of lantern displays and folk dances everywhere. One typical food is Yuanxiao - dumplings made of sweet rice rolled into balls with all sorts of filling. The Spring Festival is a national holiday. For most people, it lasts seven days. In the past, people stayed with their families at home. Few traveled during the holiday. Nowadays things have changed.Lesson ThreePassage 1 World Trade OrganizationEstablished on January l, 1995, World Trade Organization is the successor to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). It exists to promote a free-market international trade system. The WTO promotes trade by:1. reducing tariffs;2. prohibiting import or export bans or quotas;3. eliminating discrimination against foreign products and services;4. eliminating other impediments to trade, commonly called "non-tariff trade barriers".The WTO currently has 134 member countries, accounting for over 90% of world trade. Over 30 0thers are negotiating membership. The WTO's top level decision-making body is the ministerial conference which meets at least once ever3r two years, Over three-quarters of WTO members are developing countries. Special provisions for these members are included in the WTO agreements. GATT is now the WTO's principal rule book.Decisions are made by the entire membership by consensus or majority vote. The WTO's agreements have been ratified in all members' parliaments. If a trade barrier is found to be unfair, the WTO can authorize the imposition of trade sanctions to force a change in that country's law. The WTO exempts trade barriers which are designed to conserve natural resources or protect health.Critics say the WTO agreements are skewed in favor of rich countries. The West may preach trade liberalization, but it has used negotiations to prize third world markets while keeping its own barriers intact.Passage 2President Jiang Zemin said on November 16, 2000 that in the development of a “New Economy”, it is essential to take advantage of the latest developments in science and technology. He made this address at the eighth informal meeting of leaders of the APEC forum. He explained that the "New Economy" refers to the kind of economy initiated and sustained by new technologies and hi-tech industries. "The advancement of technology, led by IT and bio-technology industries, is giving rise to a new industrial revolution", Jiang said.Developing countries are faced with the difficult tasks of both transforming their traditional industries and developing new industries, Jiang noted, adding that the continued expansion of the "digital dude" has widened the wealth gap between North and South and may trigger new imbalances in the world economy."Against the background of accelerated economic globalization and the dynamic progress of science and technology, we must facilitate cooperation between developed and developing countries on exchanges of human resources, technology and infrastructure, and we must help countries develop independently to narrow the North-South gap.""Today, the development, application and impact of science and technology far transcend national boundaries. For example, every major breakthrough made in the human genome projects a crystallization of cooperation between scientists from a number of countries. Only when applied in a global context can the achievements ofscience and technology benefit people", Jiang said. He also noted that economic globalization should stress the popularization of scientific and technological knowledge.The protection of intellectual property rights should be guided by market rules in such a way that the rules will be helpful to the spread of scientific and technological knowledge, so that all countries may benefit, he added.Passage 3 The American Economic SystemAn important factor in a market-oriented economy is the mechanism by which consumer demands can be expressed and responded to by producers. In the American economy, this mechanism is provided by a price system, a process in which prices rise and fall in response to the relative demands of consumers and the supplies offered by seller-producers. If the product is in short supply relative to the demand, the price will be a bit up and some consumers will be eliminated from the market. If, on the other hand, producing more of a commodity results in reducing its cost, this will tend to increase the supply offered by seller-producers, which in turn will lower the price and permit more consumers to buy the product. Thus, price is the regulating mechanism in the American economic system.The important factor in an economy of private ownership is that individuals are allowed to own productive resources (private property), and they are permitted to hire labor, gain control over natural resources, and produce goods and sew ices for sale at a profit. In the American economy, the concept of private property embraces not only the ownership of productive resources but also certain rights, including the right to determine the price of a product or to make a free contract with another private individual.Lesson 4Passage 1 Higher Education in the United StatesSince 1945 more than one million students from all over the world have studied in the United States. In a recent single year, there were more than 150,000 foreign students who came to the United States' institutions of higher learning. They were welcomed and most were successful in their academic studies. Foreign students who study in the United States benefit a lot from the American educational system.Three developments that today's students are benefiting from started more than a century ago following the Civil War. The first of these was the rapid growth of technological and professional education to meet the urgent demands of a complex industrial and urban society. New schools of technology, engineering architecture, law and medicine flourished, The second was the provision for graduate study, suchas what had long existed in France and Germany. Harvard and John Hopkins Universities quickly took the lead in this field, but the state universities did not lag far behind. The third was the increased provision for the education of women. This included the establishment of new women's colleges, such as Vassar, Wellesley and Smith, and the adoption of co-education in all the new state universities as well as in many private institutions.These developments, the growth of technological and professional education, the provision for graduate study, and the increased educational opportunities for women, began over a century ago following the end of the Civil War.Passage 2 Education in CanadaCanada's per capita spending on education is among the world's highest. All provinces have compulsory education laws requiring that students attend school until the age of fifteen or sixteen, Elementary education includes kindergarten through the eighth grade. Canada's bilingual and bicultural heritage has had, and continues to have, a profound effect on the educational system. Since 1985, the province of Ontario has maintained publicly funded Roman Catholic and French-Language schools from kindergarten through the twelfth grade in addition to the English-Language schools. Saskatchewan and Alberta also support separate Roman Catholic schools. Quebec Province maintains a dual school system - Protestant and Catholic, each has its own school board.Higher education in Canada is offered in a variety of forms, Entrance requirements vary from one province to another. The traditional universities offer three-year general degree programs and four-year honors degree programs emphasizing a specialization. Seven of the universities are French-speaking while the others are English. All the traditional universities are concerned about the relationship between their curricula, the economy and society. Graduates in recent years have faced considerable difficulty in finding employment.The Canadian provinces maintain junior colleges, community colleges, and technical institutes. They provide a variety of courses, often short-term, that cater to individual interests. These include subjects of current events and calligraphy. Adult education has become increasingly oracular in Canada in recent years. Almost all institutions offer some adult education courses.Passage 3Millions of people are enrolled in evening adult education programs across America, Community colleges have become popular and their enrollments have increased rapidly. Large universities are offering more courses in the evenings for adult students. In this way, the demand for more education is being met. One reasonfor this is that many older people are changing their professions. They are looking for different careers. Another reason is that repair costs have increased, Adults are taking courses like plumbing and electrical repair. In this way they hope that the high costs for repairs can be avoided. Advanced technology is the most important factor for the rise in adult education. Engineers, teachers and business people are taking adult education classes. They have found that more education is needed to do their jobs well. Various courses are offered. Computers and business courses are taken by many adult students. Foreign languages, accounting and communication courses are also popular. Some students attend classes to earn degrees. Others take courses for the knowledge and skills that they can receive. The lives of many people have been enriched because of adult education.Lesson 5Passage 1 Housing Options in the United StatesFinding the right place to live in can help ensure a most rewarding experience in-the United States for international students. Depending on your situation: whether you are here alone or with a family, the duration of your stay, the amount of privacy you would like, anything from living on campus in a residence hall to private accommodation in a motel could suit your needs. As an ESL student, your housing may or may not be included in the study program. The basic choice to make is whether to live on or off campus. There are advantages and disadvantages to both.The advantages of living on campus are as follows: you will have a furnished room, easy access to campus facilities such as libraries, computer labs, sports facilities and cafeterias, access to social activities and peers, and maximum interaction with other students. Eating on campus is usually cheaper, and you don’t have to worry about transportation to and from classes. There are also some disadvantages. You may be sharing a bedroom with other students, so you will not have much privacy. You must be flexible when living with others.The advantages of living off campus are as follows: you will have privacy, more real world experiences, your own bathroom and kitchen facilities, and furnished rooms, It is possible to have visitors at any time and suitable for students with their families. However, there are some disadvantages. The rooms are not always furnished. Unless you are living with a host family, there is a lack of spontaneous social activities with people. And transportation is inconvenient. You may waste time rn transit to and from classes.Passage 2 Living on CampusAll students are required to live in the Residence Hall, which provides students with good opportunities to make friends, meet each other and enjoy a wonderfulcampus life. The Student Residence Hall is situated on the campus within short walking distance from the library, study rooms, computer science center and recreational facilities. Students will also have convenient access to the sea and other places of interest in the area. They will have quite a different life while walking along the beach, visiting places off-campus and looking for fun.At present, about 60 rooms are available and each accommodates 3 students. All rooms are fully furnished with bookshelves, cupboards, desks, one telephone, one TV and modern outlets. A shared washroom and bathroom are provided on each floor, and both have considerable facilities. There is a laundry with several washing machines on the first floor. Bedding is provided and each week a clean linen change will be arranged.A group of well-trained staff are responsible to see that all public areas are clean at all times. Security guards are always on watch on the first floor to answer questions and complaints and guarantee the safety of every resident.The Dining Hall is on the second floor of the building. Both students and the college faculty are encouraged to have meals in the College Dining Hall. Breakfast, lunch and supper are all offered and a great variety of nutritious and healthy Chinese foods also available.A small cafe is open everyday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on the third floor. Here you can find a very romantic and elegant place for sampling western food, drinking coffee or other beverages and talking to friends. Both food and service are standard.Passage 3 Academic Levels and CreditsAcademic LevelsA first-year college or university student is commonly known as a "freshman", whereas "sophomore", "junio", and "senior" designate second-, third- and fourth-year students. Collectively, these students are called "undergraduates"; students in the first two years are called "underclassmen" and in the last two years "upperclassmen". Successful completion of four years of undergraduate study entitles the student to a bachelor's degree, which is the prerequisrte for admission to graduate school. Students who begin college studies in two-year colleges earn an associate's degree and may transfer to the appropriate level of a bachelor's degree program.CreditsUndergraduate academic progress in higher education in the United States is usually measured in units called "credits", -credit hours", or "points". In schools on the semester system a credit is defined as one hour of classroom instruction, or two or three hours of laboratory experience per week for a semester. Most studentsnormally take 15 0r 16 credits a semester, but some take 17 or 18.For instructions on the quarter system, a "quarter hour" of credit is defined in the same way, but based on the 10-week term as previously noted. Three quarter credits are therefore the equivalent of two semester credits and represent the same amount of academic accomplishment. The total number of credits taken in a term is often called the class load.Ordinarily 60 or 64 semester credits are required for a two-year associate degree and 120 to 128 credits for the four-year bachelors.Lesson 6Passage 1 The Sound of BirdsThe sound of birds can be divided into three types including singing, crying and voice imitating. Singing is normally a continuous multi-syllable melody uttered by the birds and controlled by sex hormones. Some sorts of singing are quite melodious and pleasant. During the breeding cycle, the changing and pleasant cries of male birds are typical songs. Singing is an important way for a bird to defend its territory, to pronounce it has occupied a place and to warn other birds not to enter the area. The singing variety of birds' songs are different and more complicated than their common cries, which mainly happen in the breeding cycle in spring and summer. Cries are not controlled by sex hormones and can be uttered by both male and female birds. Usually bird cries are short and simple. But they can mean a lot. They are used to communicate with one another and to warn one another about dangers. The cries of birds can express calling, waming, surprise and threat. Sometimes it is very difficult to distinguish crying from singing. Generally speaking, cries are not affected by the change of seasons and can be made by all birds. Crying is an important way for birds to communicate with one another. V oice imitating birds imitate the crying or voice of other birds. The biological cause of voice imitating is not clear even now and it is highly probable that it will take a long time for people to discover the mystery.Passage 2 Fun Facts about Giant PandasHigh in dense bamboo forests in the misty, rainy mountains of southwestern China lives one of the world's rarest mammals: the giant panda. Only about l,000 0f these black-and-white ralatives of bears survive in the wild.Pandas eat almost nothing but bamboo shoots and leaves. Occasionally they eat other plants, fish, or small animals, but bamboo accounts for 99 percent of their diets.Pandas eat fast, they eat a lot, and they spend about 12 hours a day doing it. The reason is very simple. They digest only about a fifth of what they eat. Moreover,bamboo is not very nutritious. The shoots and leaves are the most valuable parts of the plants, so that's what a well-fed panda concentrates on eating. To stay healthy, they have to eat a lot - up to 15 percent of their body weight within 12 hours - so they eat fast.There are many species of bamboo. Only a few of these grow at the high altitudes where pandas live today. A panda should have at least two bamboo species where it lives, or it will starve.Giant pandas used to be able to move quite easily from one mountaintop to another in search of food. Nowadays the valleys are mostly inhabited by people. Pandas are shy; they are afraid to go into areas where people live. This confines pandas to very finited areas. As people continue to farm, cut trees, and develop land higher and higher up the mountain slopes, the pandas' habitat continues to become smaller.And sometimes, when all the bamboo in their area dies off naturally, pandas starve because they're unable to move to new areas where other bamboo species thrive.Conservation organizations, Chinese govemment officials and scientists are continuing to work toward solving the panda isolation problem. Maintaining "bamboo corridors" - strips of peaceful land through which pandas can travel from mountain to mountain freely - is one of the many ideas that may help save the giant panda.Passage 3 HummingbirdsIf you are lucky enough, you may find the hummingbird, the smallest bird in the animal kingdom, in a South American forest.Though the hummingbird is not bigger than a bee and weighs only 2 or 3 grams, it can fly as fast as 50 meters in a second. It can fly forwards as most birds do, and it can fly backwards as well. The strangest thing about it, however, is that it can stay still in the air, just like a helicopter.Whenever a hummingbird needs food, it will fly slowly towards a flower. It won't stand on the flower, as bees would, but just hangs over the flower and then begins to suck the honey from inside the flower with its needle-like beak.The hummingbird is very particular in designing and building its nest. It takes great pains in choosing the right materials, preferring soft ones to hard ones. Its eggs are so small that a common match box can hold as many as one hundred of them. Lesson 7Passage 1 Art in HospitalsThe medical world is gradually realizing that the quality of the environment in。
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The Beat Generation: Why?
The Beats were part of a “countercultural” movement. This means that the members of the Beat Generation shared ideas and values that did not coincide with mainstream social values. Earlier countercultures such as the European Romantics and Bohemians influenced the Beat Generation, just as the Beats would influence the Hippies in the United States.
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试论美国音乐剧的发展及其社会、文化影响
试论美国音乐剧的发展及其社会、文化影响□孙赫/文美国音乐剧是一种独具特色的表演艺术形式。
它将以叙事为主的戏剧表演和优美通俗的人声歌唱、多样化的舞蹈形体动作结合起来，同时融合服饰、布景、灯光等舞台艺术，呈现出整体的舞台效果。
美国音乐剧不仅在美国本土广受欢迎，而且对世界文化产生了深远的影响。
本文旨在深入研究美国音乐剧的发展历程，探讨其在不同时期的演变，以及它对世界的影响。
通过对美国音乐剧的起源、核心要素、代表作品以及其全球传播进行分析，可以更好地理解音乐剧在全球文化舞台上所作出的贡献。
1 美国音乐剧的起源与历史发展1.1 美国音乐剧的起源：19世纪末20世纪初美国音乐剧的起源可以追溯到19世纪末。
这个时期，美国社会经历了快速的城市化和工业化，市民阶层扩大，娱乐需求也随之增加。
在此背景下，一种新的表演艺术形式逐渐崭露头角，它融合了音乐、戏剧和舞蹈等多种元素，这就是美国音乐剧的前身。
早期的美国音乐剧以轻松的歌曲和舞蹈为主，以吸引大众观众。
其中一些著名的早期音乐剧包括《黑钩子》（The Black Crook）和《乞讨学生》（The Beggar Student）。
这些作品强调了娱乐性，但也具有一定程度的音乐和戏剧性[1]。
图1为第一个现代音乐剧《黑钩子》首演信息报纸版面。
1.2 百老汇（Broadway）的兴起和发展20世纪初，纽约市的百老汇成为美国音乐剧的中心。
百老汇地区的剧院开始举办音乐剧表演后，这个地区的名称很快成为音乐剧的代名词。
百老汇优越的地理位置、先进的剧院设施以及所吸引到的来自世界各地的才华横溢的创作者和演员，使其成为音乐剧的理想发展地[2,3]。
图2为百老汇街景。
20世纪初至中叶是美国音乐剧的黄金时期，这个时期涌现出了众多经典作品。
在这个时期，音乐剧取图1 《黑钩子》首演信息报纸版面１得了许多成就：（1）经典音乐剧作品：作曲家如尤比·布雷克（Eubie Blake）、约翰·坎德尔（John Kander）和乔尔·斯泰恩（Jule Styne）创作了一系列经典音乐剧作品，如《翩翩起舞》（Shuffle Along）、《芝加哥》（Chicago）、《滑稽女郎》（Funny Girl）等。
英国蓝调音乐英语作文初中
As a high school student with a deep appreciation for music, Ive always been fascinated by the diverse genres that exist around the world. One such genre that has caught my attention is British Blues music. This unique style of music, which originated in the United States but found a significant following in the UK, has a rich history and has influenced countless musicians across the globe.My journey into the world of British Blues began with a chance encounter at a local music festival. I was browsing through the stalls when I stumbled upon a vinyl record of John Mayall the Bluesbreakers. Intrigued by the album cover, I decided to give it a listen. The moment the first notes of All Your Love filled my ears, I was hooked. The raw, emotive sound of Eric Claptons guitar and Mayalls soulful vocals transported me to a different time and place.From that moment on, I became determined to learn more about British Blues music. I delved into the history of the genre, discovering that it was first introduced to the UK in the 1950s and 1960s by American musicians who were touring the country. The British audiences were captivated by the soulful, emotional sound of the Blues, and soon a new generation of musicians began to emerge, inspired by the likes of Muddy Waters, B.B. King, and John Lee Hooker.One of the most influential British Blues musicians is John Mayall himself. As the founder of the Bluesbreakers, he played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of British Blues. His band served as a launching pad for many legendary musicians, including Eric Clapton, Peter Green, and Mick Taylor.Mayalls music is characterized by its rich, harmonicadriven sound and his distinctive piano playing, which adds a unique touch to the traditional Blues style.Another notable figure in the British Blues scene is the late, great Stevie Ray Vaughan. Although he was an American musician, his influence on the British Blues scene cannot be overstated. Vaughans virtuosic guitar playing and soulful vocals inspired countless British musicians, including Gary Moore and Jeff Beck. His album Texas Flood is a testament to his incredible talent and has become a staple in the British Blues music library.As I continued to explore the world of British Blues, I was struck by the diversity of the musicians and the different styles they brought to the genre. From the gritty, raw sound of Peter Greens Fleetwood Mac to the more polished, melodic style of Dire Straits, there is something for everyone in the world of British Blues.One of the most striking aspects of British Blues music is its ability to evoke emotion. The lyrics often tell stories of heartbreak, loss, and struggle, which resonate with listeners on a deep level. The music itself, with its slow, mournful melodies and powerful guitar riffs, has the power to transport you to a different place, allowing you to feel the raw emotion of the music.In conclusion, my exploration of British Blues music has been an enriching and enlightening experience. The genre, with its rich history and diverse range of musicians, has left an indelible mark on the world of music. From the early pioneers like John Mayall to the modernday innovators, BritishBlues continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world. As a high school student, I am grateful for the opportunity to have discovered this incredible genre and look forward to continuing my musical journey.。
country music英语课件PPT
Subjects of the American Country Music
Time
Subjects
In the 1950s
love--getend or girlfriend, and money was also important
In the 1960s
Unit 11 Country music Lesson 42 American Country Music
John Denver
American pop singer
American country music
Very successful made many Records broadcast his music on the radio
Fill in the blanks according to the passage
In the past American country music was about the modern __v_a_lu_e_s__ of the USA. That is to say,about money, __su_c_c_e_s_s_ or expensive things to buy. It was also about other things,for example,love--getting or losing a b_o_y_f_r_ie_n_d_ or _g_ir_l_fr_ie_n_d_ . Young students were __a_n_g_ry___ with __s_o_c_ie_t_y_ ,so songs were often full of ___an_g_e_r__ . _P_o_l_it_ic_a_l_ __le_a_d_e_rs__ were not well __th_o_u_g_h_t_ ____o_f ___ and the songs often _m__ad_e__ __fu_n___ __o_f___ them.
摇滚英语介绍-
START
1950s,primarily from a combination of African American blues,
country, jazz, and gospel music. Rock and roll did not acquire its
name until the 1950s.The first rock song is
演化于美国,主要由非裔美国蓝调,乡村,爵士,福音音乐演变而
来。摇滚乐直到1950年代才获得它的名字。第一首摇滚歌曲
是美国音乐家比尔哈雷所作的< <围着时钟摇滚> >。因此,比
尔哈雷被称为“摇滚乐之父”。
love and peace(爱与和平)
Kinds
Have you ever heard these？
<< Rock around the
clock>> which was recorded by American musician Bill Haley. So, he is
known as “The father of Rock and Roll” .
摇滚乐是一个种流行音乐,1940年代末和1950年代初起源和
摇滚是一种音乐形式,也是一种文化现象,一种精神! 它可以是一个生活态度,也可以是一种反抗(叛逆)的 态度。许多人对摇滚的第一印象认为摇滚乐并不是 一个“好的音乐”,是因为他们不懂得摇滚的内在意 义。摇滚并不只是沙喉咙! ! !
power（力量）
My personal view
Bolshy Violent Discriminational Bloody If you think this is ROCK,then you haven't learned what it really is. For me,it is like a lesson that makes me know what is truth and falsehood. It also teaches me to ask why.
presentation
The best soul/R&B singer
最佳灵魂乐/R&B女歌手 Grammy 格莱美音乐大奖 Global sales of the best female R&B singer 全球销量最佳 R&B女歌手
Rock&roll
Rock&roll was originated in the late 1940s of the United States, and became popular in the early 1950s in the world. The young people around the world are attracted by rock&roll with its flexible bold expression and passion music rhythm expression of emotion.
The basic instrument of country music
Accordion
手风琴
Harmonica
口琴
Drums 鼓
Autoharp 竖琴 Piano 钢琴
Fiddle 小提琴
Pop Music
• Pop music (a term that originally derives from an abbreviation of “popular”) is a genre of popular music which originated in its modern form in the 1950s.The terms popular music and pop music are often used interchangeably, even though the former is a description of music which is popular (and can include any style).
高二年级英语音乐类型单选题40题
高二年级英语音乐类型单选题40题1. Pop music is known for its ______, which often makes it easy to sing along.A. complex lyricsB. simple and catchy melodiesC. long musical piecesD. use of rare instruments答案：B。
解析：流行音乐以简单且朗朗上口的旋律而闻名，这使得人们很容易跟着哼唱。
A选项复杂的歌词不符合流行音乐特点，流行音乐歌词通常简单易懂；C选项长的音乐片段不是流行音乐的典型特征，流行音乐相对比较简短精炼；D选项使用稀有乐器也不是流行音乐的普遍特点，流行音乐更多使用常见乐器。
2. Which of the following is a very famous pop singer known for her unique voice?A. BeethovenB. Taylor SwiftC. MozartD. Bach答案：B。
解析：Taylor Swift是著名的流行歌手，以其独特的嗓音闻名。
A选项Beethoven是古典音乐作曲家；C选项Mozart也是古典音乐作曲家；D选项Bach同样是古典音乐作曲家，他们都不属于流行音乐领域。
3. Pop music has a great influence on youth culture. One of the main reasons is that it ______.A. only focuses on old - fashioned topicsB. often reflects current trends and lifestylesC. is too difficult to understandD. has no connection with modern society答案：B。
仁爱版九年级上Unit3-Topic1-Section-D教案-牛津版
Two thirds… scientists, read about 200 million users…Internet, communicate
Step 5 Practice
1.Show some words and ask the students to make sentences with
设计意图
教学内容（用好教材、开发资源），教师引领（创设情景、问题设计、
点拨诱导、分层导学）学生求学（自主、合作、探究），活动过程（教学
环节、师生互动、反馈练习、布置作业）
Step 1.Duty Report
Ask one or two students on duty to give a report, the others listen
the passive voice.
Hale Waihona Puke houseworkspeak
meals
use
English
clean
computers
do
classroom
cook …
2.Make up more sentences by competition: eg.
S1: I have a happy family.I love my mother.When I get up every
成 2。然后要求
4.Read the passage again and discuss the key points: eg.
学生复述 1a,
It’s true that… It’s true that the 2008 Olympic Games was held 让学生对英语
新北师大版高中英语必修三Unit7Art-Lesson3-A musical genius课件
Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4
Para 5 Para 6
The brief introduction of Ludwig van Beethoven.
How the ninth symphony was completed.
The before atmosphere of the performance. The audience’s reaction and the composer’s performance. After the play, the audience’s reaction and the composer’s performance. Caroline’s memories about Beethoven’ performance.
Blues
It is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States.
Jazz
It’s considered to be serious. It has a value that continues for a long time.
Country
Do you know any famous musicians? Who is your favourite?
P14 1
1. What is Beethoven most famous for? a. His piano performances. b. Conducting orchestras. c. Composing music.
人教版高中英语必修二Unit5
It was songs of love that I would sing to them and I'd memorize each word. Those old melodies still sound so good to me as they melt the years away. Every shalala every wo'wo still shines Every shing-a-ling-a-ling that they're starting to sing so fine all my best memory come back clearly to me some can even make me cry just like before.
Orchestra---A laall kinds of musical instruments among together.
Chinese Folk Songs
Folk music---It has been passed down from one generation to another. At first it was never written down. People learnt it from their parents. Most of the songs are about country life, the seasons, animals, and about love and sadness in people’s life.
Folk Music
Talking and singing, also means “Hip-Hop”
Rap
Very loud sound with strong beat(节奏感)
自考高级英语课后习题及答案-上下全
Lesson one Rock Superstars: What Do They Tell Us About Ourselves and Our Society ?ExercisesA.Answer the following questions on the text:1.what is the function of the two quotations ? Are they appropriate ?2.What does the author attempt to illustrate with the three examples at the beginning of the article?3.According to Irving Horowitz , what is the sociological significance of rock music ?4.In what sense did Elvis Presley prove what Horowitz and Rundgren believed ?5.How did Bob Dylan , the Beatles , and the Rolling Stones differ from each other politically ?6.What other major subjects did rock music deal with apart from politics ?7.What rewards did rock superstars get ?8.Has the author given a complete answer to question he raises in the title? Why do you think the author ends the article the way he does ?Key A1.The author uses the two quotations to introduce his ideas . Yes , they are .2.The author uses the three examples to show that the young people worship the rock superstars very much , but the adults find they are sick , The examples show that young people and adults have a totally different attitudes towards rock music .3.Rock music can express its times . He sees it as a debating forum where American society struggles to define and redefine its feeling and beliefs .4.When he appeared on the Ed . Sullivan Sunday night variety show , a debate took place . The old people frowned while the young viewers applauded.5.Bob Dylan touched a nerve of disaffection. The Beatles urged peace and piety . The Rolling Stones demanded revolution .6.Apart from politics , the rock music dealt with feelings and emotions.7.The rock superstars got applause , praise and money .8.No , he hasn’t . He want s to leave the question to the re aders and let them think .B Translate the following into Chinese :1.“Jagger,” he said , “grabs a half –gallon jug of water and runs along the front platform , sprinkling its contents over the first few rows of sweltering listeners .2.How do you feel about all this adulation and hero worship ?3.Or are you drawn somehow to this strange clown , perhaps because he acts out your wildest fantasies ?4.Some sociologists say that your answers to them could explain a lot about what you are thinking and about what your society is thinking –in other words , where you and your society are .5.It’s just that Elvis managed to embody the frustrated teenage spirit of the1950s .6.Feelings always a part of any musical statement were a major subject .7.This country element , Horowitz feels , helped its audience express an urge to “get away from it all , “ to “go back to the old days .”8.In one 1972 national opinion poll , more than 10 percent of the high school boys and 20 percent of the girls said their hero was a rock superstar.KeyBKeyB1他描述道:”贾格尔拿着半加仑水, 顺着舞台前沿,边跑边把水洒向前排汗流浃背的歌迷身上.”2. 你如何看待这种赞美和英雄崇拜?3. 还是由于他把你狂热的幻想用行动表现出来,你神不知鬼不觉地被这个不可思议的小丑所吸引?4. 一些社会学家认为你对这些问题的回答,很能说明你在想什么,社会在想什么..换句话说, 可以说明你和社会的态度.5. 只不过艾尔维斯的演唱表现了50年代青少年那种沮丧的精神状态.6. 感情总是任何音乐表达的必要成分,也是一个重要议题.7. 霍罗威茨认为这种结合表达了听众欲”摆脱现实一切”/”重归昔日”的强烈愿望.9.在1972年的一次全国民意测验中, 10%以上的高中男生,20%的女生表示他们心目中的英雄是超摇滚歌星.C.Fill in the blank in each sentence with the best word or expression from the box below,changing its form when necessary :Sprinkle swelter in other words lazy rather than reject act out idle worship reverence drive embody9.His paintings embody the spirit of the modern era .10.How do you act out your frustrations , by throwing glasses or something ?11.The peddler sprinkled some water over his vegetables to make them fresher and heavier.12.In such heated air ,the sweltering students could hardly keep their minds on their lessons .13.That’s idle gossip . Don’t listen to it .14.She sent in her application for the job , but was rejected as unqualified .15.The salesman considered it safe to go along with the boss rather than to contradict him .8. Everybody should have a sincere reverence /worship for the laws of his country .D.Choose the right word or expression in the brackets to complete each of the following sentences :1.The whole nation watched the two candidates (arguing , debating ) the issue of raising taxes on TV .2.It was a (proud , arrogant ) moment for my cousin when she shook hands with the President .3.Even if you (mix , blend ) oil and water , they will not (mix , blend ).4.Some people watch television so much that they cannot (conceive , imagine ) of living without it .5.As it was an informal dinner , most people (wore ,were dressed ) in their comfortable clothes .6.Do you think those young people are (idealistic ,ideal ) or pragmatic ?7.Filled with great (adulation , admiration ) for their integrity and courage , he was determined to be a man like them .8.Deep at night , they could still hear gun-fire (rambling , rumbling ) in the distance .E.Explain the underlined words in English :1.“They think he is sick , sick , sick , “ Mike said .2.Newspaper editorialized against him .3.He poke of change and of the bewilderment of an older generation .4.The Beatles … urged peace and piety …5.His most notable songs …while the lyrics celebrate the simple joy …6.… these rock musicians mirror feelings and benefits ….7.Horowitz sees the rock music arena as …a place where ideas clash and crash .8.What does he ---or any other current rock success ---tell us about his fans ?Key E1.disgusting2.Editors ‘ articles attacked and criticized him3.the confusions of the old people4.had a strong desire for peace and piety5.The words of the song praise the natural happiness of the old days .6.reflect emotions and outlooks7.a place where ideas come into opposition and contradict to each other8.other successful rock stars at presentF . Translate the following into English :摇滚乐于20世纪50年代末举起于美国. 它不仅是一种新型的音乐形式,更是美国的青年人表达他们对世界和人生看法的论坛. 在这个论坛上, 歌星们唱出了青年人对民权/战争与和平的态度, 唱出了他们对社会的不满,也唱出了爱与恨之间的各种情感. 总之, 在这个论坛上, 青年人把他们对美国社会的信仰及情感给以全新的解释. 早期的摇滚乐的主要代表人物有艾尔维斯.普雷斯利,歌星加诗人鲍勃.狄伦/甲壳虫乐队以及滚石乐队等等.他们都是青年人崇拜的文化英雄.Key FRock music began in America in the late 1950’s . It was not only a new musical form , but a forum for the American youth to express their ideas of the world and life . In this forum , the stars sang out the attitudes of the youth towards civil rights , war and peace ,the disaffection of their society , and a range of emotions between love and hate . Allin all , in this forum , the American youth redefined the beliefs and feelings of their society . The typical representatives of the early rock music were Elvis Presley , singer and poet Bob Dylan , the Bealtles , the rolling Stones and so on . They were the culture heroes whom the young people worshipped .G. Write a short passage of 150—200words in English on the topic “Do you Agree that Rock Is the Music of Teenage Rebellion ?:”You should cover the following points :1A general statement of your position ;2Two or three arguments with a supporting example for each .Key GDo You Agree that Rock Is the Music of Teenage Rebellion ?Rock music began in America in the late 1950’s . It was not on ly a new musical form , but a forum for the American youth to express their ideas of the world and life .Music expressed its times . Rock music was a sociological expression rather than a musical force . It embodied the frustrated teenage spirit of the 1950s. At that time young people might be dissatisfied with the society or they had some hatred toward the adult world , but they could not protest it openly . So they would use music as an outlet . Then they could get some balance in their minds .Another aspect is that the young people could make their ideas and beliefs known to the world through music . By music , they could show their felling and dreams . So all in all , young people combined invention and exaggeration ,reason and motion , word and sound , music and politics as a whole .Lesson Two Four Choices for Young PeopleA.Answer the following questions on the text :1.How do American young people look at the adult world in general ?2.What does “drop out “ mean ? Why does the author say that the dropouts lead a parasitic way of life ?3.In What way are those who flee different from the dropouts ?4.Why is this solution no longer practical on a large scale ?5.What kind of young people tend to follow the strategy of armed revolution ?6.Why does the author say that the most unfortunate are those whose revolutions have succeeded ?7.What are some of the new problems faced by the young people ?8.What is the fourth alternative ? Why does the author favor this alternative ?Key A1.They view the adult world with great skeptism .They think their world is in pretty much of a mess , full of injustice ,poverty and war .2.“Drop out “means its practioners escape the traditional way of life , refuse to take any responsibility and live a parasitic life . Because its practioners batten on the society which they scorn and in which they refuse to take any responsibility .3.Those who flee are not parasites.They are willing to support themselves and to contribute something to the general community .4.Because our planet is running out of noble savages and unsullied landscapes , except for the polar regions , the frontiers are gone .5.The young people who have no patience with the tedious workings of the democratic process or who believe that basic institutions can only be changed by force tend to follow this strategy .6.Because they live in bitter disillusionment to see the establishment they have overthrown replaced by a new one , just as hard –faced and stuffy .7.The unprecedent problems of an affluent society , of racial justice , of keeping our cities from becoming uninhabitable, of coping with war in unfamiliar guises , and of population explosion .8.The fourth alternative is to try to change the world gradually .Because it offers a better chance for remedying some of the world ‘s outrages than any other available strategy ..B. Translate the following into Chinese :1.Apparently he speaks for a lot of his contemporaries .2.During the last few years , I have listened to scores of young people ,in college and out , who were just as nervous about the grown –up world .3.They are willing to support themselves and to contribute something to the general community , but they simply don’t like the environment of civilization ;that is ,the city , with all its ugliness and tension .4.A few gentleman farmers with plenty of money can still escape to the bucolic life .5.To them it offers a romantic appeal ,usually symbolized by some dashing and charismatic figure.6.For at best their victory never dawns on the shining new world they had dreamed of , cleansed of all human meanness .7.The revolutionary state , under whatever political label , has to be run –not by violent romantics –but by experts in marketing , sanitary engineering , and the management of bureaucracies.8.About all that can be said for it is that it sometimes works – that in this particular time and place it offers a better chance for remedying some of the world ‘s outrages than any other available strategy .Key B1.很显然他所说的代表了许多同龄人的想法.2.在过去的几年中, 我听到过许多大学内外的年轻人的谈话, 对于成人世界,他们也有同感.3.他们愿意自食其力,并对社会大众做些贡献.他们不喜欢文明的环境,也就是说, 不喜欢那种丑恶/紧张的城市生活.4.一些极富有的乡绅可以回到农村的田园生活.5.对他们来说,这有一种浪漫/传奇的色彩,通常是以某个有闯劲/魅力超凡的人物为代表的.6.即使革命成功,胜利的曙光也不会照在光灿灿的/梦想的/消除了人类一切自私的新世界上.7.革命的机器,无论贴上什么样的政治标签,还得由市场销售/卫生工程/官僚机构的行家们来操作,而不是由那些极端的浪漫主义者们去操作.8.这种方法的惟一优点是, 它有时真的有效,--在一个特定的时间和地点, 与其它可选的方法相比,它可以更好地改善世界上的倒行逆施行为.C. Fill in the blank in each sentence with the best word or expression from the box below , changing its form when necessary :Strike run out of cleanse disappoint insoluble unprecedent satisfy virtual contribute available symbolize vehement1.For many Americans , it is their lifelong dream to buy a satisfying /satisfactory two-storied house with a garden .2. To make Beijing our worthy capital , we must get it cleansed of polluted air , among other things .3.In a lot of cultures , red roses are used to symbolize love .4.Unfortunately , their car ran out of fuel , just ten miles short of Chicago .5. An unprecedented event in history took place in 1969 , when two American astronauts landed for the first time on the Moon .6. The detective finally gave up , declaring the mystery insoluble .7. Though high-sounding , his speech struck everyone at the meeting as totally irrelevant to what was discussed .9.If you travel by plane , Beijing and Guangzhou are virtually neighboring cities .D. Choose the right word or expression in the brackets to complete each of the following sentences :1.The professor looked over our papers with a hasty (sight , glance ).2.Before ordering their dinner , they considered the (relevant , relative ) merits of chicken and roast beef .3.The little boy’s constant noise (exhilarated , exasperated ) his father , who was busy writing a paper for a symposium .4.Isn’t it (wholesome, noisome )to live in a city with so many vehicles passing day and night ?5.He was born in a small town (lived , inhabited ) by about 500 people .6.Her desk was all (jumbled , cluttered ) with old papers , strings , and other odds and ends .7.He thinks they are extremely (idealistic , ideal ) , for all their pragmatism .8.She made one last (attraction , appeal ) to her father for permission to go to the party .E. Explain the underlined words in English :1….who were just as nervous about the grown-up world .2.Unlike the dropouts , they are not parasites .3.This strategy also has ancient antecedents .4.…that is , the city , with all its ugliness and tension .5.For at best their victory never dawns on the shining new world they had dreamed of ….6.At first glance , this course is far from inviting .7.…it offers a better chance for remedying some of the world ‘s outrages than any other available strategy .8.…another one looms just ahead .Key E1.They are doubtful and critical about the way the older generation is running the world .2.They don’t batten on the society . They support themselves .3.This strategy is not new . We had similar ones in the old times .4.The city is ugly and full of pressures .5.Their success doesn’t bring about a new world .6.This strategy is not attractive .pared with other strategies , it can change the world for the better . It can stop some of the world ‘s violence or crulty .8.Another problem appears before them .F. Translate the following into English :60年代的美国青年是反叛的一代. 他们看到美国这个富裕社会充满了贫困/不平等和虚伪.他们不再相信这个不属于他们的成人社会, 拒绝信奉它的信仰和价值观. 很多青年人积极投入到反对贫困/反对种族歧视和反对越南战争的斗争中去,有些青年人甚至试图以武装革命的方式推翻这个社会. 还有很多青年人以消极的方式表示他们的不满. 他们吸毒,过着不承担任何社会责任的寄生生活,或者跑到未开垦的乡村去, 过着原始公社式的生活.Key FThe American young people in 1960’s were a generation of rebellion . They found that the affluent American society was filled with poverty , injustice and gypocrisy . They didn’t trust the adult world that didn’t belong to them and refuse d to take their beliefs and values . Many young people took active part in the struggle which protested against poverty , racial discrimination and Vietnam War . Some young people even tried to overthrow this world by armed revolution. Many other young took passive ways to show their disaffections . They took drugs , refused to take any responsibilities and lived a parasitic way of life . Or they escaped to the frontiers and lived a primitive way of life .G. Write a short passage of 150-200 words in Engli sh on the topic “My Comment on the Fourth Choice .”You should cover the following points :!.what the fourth choice is ;2.What you agree on with the author and reasons for your agreement ;3.What you disagree on with the author , if any , and your explanation .My Comment on the Fourth ChoiceThe fourth comment is to change the world gradually , one clod at a time . Maybe at the first glance it is not inviting . It lacks glamour . It has no quick result . Itdemands patience . It depends on the exasperating and uncertain instruments of persuasion and democratic decision making .I think the author is right . Reforming the world is a little like fighting a military campaign in the Apennines , as soon as you capture one mountain range, another one looms just ahead . The problems are the same , too. Once some problems are brought under some kind of rough control , new problems take place . So we can’t solve all the problems at a time . We have to deal with one problem each time and change the world gradually and steadily . So problems can be handled in the same way that hard problems have been coped with before –piecemeal , pragmatically ,by the dogged efforts of many people . so I think in this particular time and place the fourth choice offers a better cha nce for remedying some of the world ‘s outrages than any other available starategy .Lesson Three The Use of ForceBy William Carlos WilliamsA.Answer the following questions on the text :1.why wasn’t the sick child in bed ?2.why were the girl’s parents eyeing the doctor up and down distrustfully ?3.What made the girl refuse to open her mouth to the doctor ?4.Why did the doctor insist on examining her throat ?5.Why was the doctor not able to see her throat since he already had the wooden tongue depressor into her mouth ?6.How did the doctor finally get see the girl’s throat ?7.Did the girl’s physical beauty have anything to do with the outcome of the incident ?Explain .8.Can you find any fault with the doctor’s behavior?Key A,1.Because it was damp there .2.Because they were the new patients to him and they were nervous .3.She didn’t want others to know that her tonsils were covered with membrane.4.Because the doctor took a trial shot that the girl might have diphtheria.5.Because she gripped the wooden blade between her molars and didn’t open her mouth to let the doctor have a look .6.The doctor overpowered the child’s neck and jaws , forced the heavy silver spoon back of her teeth and down her throat till she gagged .7.Yes , it did . Because she was very beautiful and didn’t want others to know her shortcomings . She thought tonsils covered with membrane were ugly .8.Yes . The doctor grasped the child’s head and tried to get the wooden tongue depressor between her teeth . He had grown furious at the child . He could have torn the child apart and enjoyed it .B. Translate the following into Chinese :1.When I arrived I was met by the mother , a big startled looking woman , very clean and apologetic who merely said , Is this the doctor?And let me in .2.He tried to get up , but I motioned for him not to bother , took off my overcoat and started to look things over .3.As often , in such cases , they weren’t telling me more than they had to , it was up to me to tell them .4.I smiled in my best professional manner and asking for the child’s first name I said , come on , Mathilda, …5.At that I ground my teeth in disgust . If only they wouldn’t use the word “hurt “I might be able to get somewhere .6.In the ensuing struggle they grew more and more abject , crushed , exhausted while she surely rose to magnificent heights of insane fury of effort bred of her terror of me .7.…she opened up for an instant but before I could see any thing she came down again and gripped the wooden blade between her molars she reduced it to splinters before I could get it out again .8.The damned little brat must be protected against her own idiocy , one says to one’s self at such times .Key B1.我到她家时先遇到她的母亲, 她一副惊讶/害怕的表情. 她穿着很干净, 只是礼貌地说, 您是医生吗?就让我进去了.2.他试图站起来, 我示意他不要麻烦,脱去外套, 开始检查.3.像往常一样, 在这种情况下, 他们不会告诉我更多的情况, 而是理应由我来告诉他们.4.我尽量露出我的职业微笑,询问小女孩的名字.我说,过来,玛蒂尔…5.此时我已厌恶地咬牙切齿,要不是他们使用”伤害”这个词,我可能早就采取行动了.6.在接下来的斗争中,他们变得越来越可怜,被制服,甚至精疲力竭,而小女孩由于害怕我而产生的狂怒却达到了顶点.7.她的嘴张开了一下, 我还没有来的及看清楚,她又闭上了嘴.,紧紧地用臼齿咬住木刃.我还没有来的及将它拔出,,她已把它咬成了碎片.8.那个可恶的小家伙很愚蠢,但我应当保护她, 此时我对自己这样说.B.Fill in the blank in each sentence with the best word or expression from the box below , changing its form when necessary :Apologetic motion apprehension distrustful profusion admonish terrifying coax contemptible ensue desist overpower1.They heard of the traffic accident and immediately rushed to the hospital , full of apprehensions about the safety of the passengers .2.The terrifying explosion occurred early in the morning .3.As he entered the newly decorated building , an overpowering smell of paint made him feel quite sick .4.The old man yelled over and over again “stop thief ,stop thief !” But nobody did anything . The indifference of the onlookers was really contemptible .5.The police motioned for the crowd to move on to the next street .6.In Kunming , flowers grow in great profusion all the year round .7.The fans shouted and clapped so loudly that in the ensuing confusion nobody could hear a thing .8.The boys were frightened , but the police managed to coax them into telling him what they had seen that night .A.Choose the right word or expression in the brackets to complete each of the following sentences :1.The girl looked at the doctor (terrifyingly, terrified ).2.“If you finish all the homework tonight , we’ll go for a picnic tomorrow , “ he (admonished ,coaxed).3.He thought their behavior was (contemptuous ,contemptible ),but he didn’t say anything in front of the host .4.Summoned by the boss , he approached his office full of(apprehension ,distrust ).5.He was sincerely sorry for what happened at the party , so people accepted his (excuse ,apology ).6.They were walking in the forest when they heard a (terrifying ,terrific )roar which made their blood freeze .7.Obviously they were getting nowhere with the meeting , so he decided to (desist ,resist ) from making a final decision that afternoon .8.“How can you say that you don’t want to see your grandmother ?”the father (admonished ,coaxed ).E. Explain the underlined words in English :1…very clean and apologetic…2…it was up to me to tell them ;…3.And there’s been a lot of sickness around .4.Nothing doing .5.I’m here to look at her throat on the chance that she mig ht have diphtheria …6.We’re going through with this .7…I too had got beyond reason.8.My face was burning with it .Key E1.polite2.It was my duty …3.There has been a lot of sick people near our home .4.She did nothing . There was no action .5.probably , possibly6.We’ll continue to the end .7.became unreasonable8.pleasure and enjoymentF.Translate the following into English :玛蒂尔达病了三天了,母亲给她吃了药也不见好, 只好请来了医生.由于玛蒂尔达的学校里有学生患白喉,而且已经有两个孩子死去,医生到奥尔逊家后首先要检查玛蒂尔达的喉咙.但是无论怎么劝,她就是不肯张开嘴,于是医生只得用压舌板伸进她的嘴里. 然而玛蒂尔达竟然把压舌板咬碎了.为了保护玛蒂尔达本人及其他的儿童,医生必须弄清玛蒂尔达是否患了白喉,以便给予及时的治疗.于是他让玛蒂尔达的父亲抓紧她的手腕,自己用力掰开了玛蒂尔达的嘴,发现她果然得了白喉.这个故事使我们想到这样一个问题,生活中有的事不能全靠自愿,在有的情况下, 一定的强迫似乎是必要的.Key F.Mathilda had been ill for three days . Her mother had given her some medicine, but it didn’t do any good . So they had to ask the doctor to come . There had been a number of cases of diphtheria in Mathilda’s school and two of them had been dead . When the doctor arrived at Olson’s home , he wanted to examine Mthilda’s throat first . But no matter how he coaxed ,,She wouldn’t open her mouth . So the doctor had to get the tongue depressor into her mouth . But Mathilda reduced it to splinters . In order to protect Mathilda herself and other children , the doctor had to make sure whether she had diphtheria or not , so that he could treat her in time . Letting Mathilda ‘s father hold her wrists he tried his best to open her mouth and found she really had diphtheria. This story made us can think such a question that something in life can’t only depend on self willingness . Under some circumstances , certain force seems necessary .G. Write a short passage of 150-200words in English on the topic “Comment on the Doctor’s Behavior . “You should covre the following points :1.Why he wanted to exa mine the girl’s throat ;2.how he tried to coax her to open her mouth ;3.what made him decide to use force to see her throat ;4.your opinion of the doctor’s behavior .Key G.Comment on the Doctor’s BehaviorAfter the doctor arrived at the girl’s home , he wanted to see her throat . As there had been a number of cases of diphtheria in the school to which the girl went during that month , the doctor also thought that of the girl . So he smiled to the girl and asked her to open her mouth and let him have a look at her throat . No matter how the doctor coaxed , the girl shut her mouth firmly .Thinking that the girl might have diphtheria and possibly die of it , the doctor decided to use force to open her mouth . He had seen at least two children lying dead in bed of neglect in such cases . He felt that he must get a diagnosis now . So he grasped the girl’s head with his left hand and tried to get the wooden tongue depressor between her teeth . But when the doctor got the wooden spatula behind her last teeth . She gripped the blade between her molars and reduced it to splinters . In the final unreasoning assault the doctor outerpowered the girl . He forced the heavy silver spoon back of her teeth and down her throat till she gagged . Her both tonsils were covered with membrane.From that the doctor had done , I thought he was a responsible person . In order to save the lives of the patients , especially those children who did not know how toco-operate with the doctor ,he had to take some measure . Otherwise a good or suitable time of treatment would be missed .Lesson Four Die as You ChooseA.Answer the following questions on the text :1.Is euthanasia openly practiced in Holland ?2.Why did the doctors in the U.S.sometimes secretly practice euthanasia without consulting the dying patients ?3.What is the difference between passive euthanasia and active euthanasia ?Do you think they make any difference ?4.What is a “living-will “?5.Did Hippocrates prohibit euthanasia ?Did most ancient Greek doctors and thinkers agree with his ban ?What did the author want to tell the reader by presenting this historical fact ?6.What is the danger involved if euthanasia is legalized ?7.Why did the author say that West Germany will not be able to legalize any form of euthanasia for a long time to come ?8.What is the author’s view on euthanasia ?Key A1.Yes, it is .2.Because they could rarely discuss euthanasia openly with patients and voluntary euthanasia was taboo , the doctor had to make the decision himself .3.Passive euthanasia means the doctor lets the patient die without giving him any treatment on his own request . Active euthanasia means the doctor kill the patient by giving him an injection or enough painkillers . No, I don’t think they make any difference.4.“Living will “is a will made by a person when he is living that he does not want life prolonged when he is dying .5.Yes , he did .No, they didn’t .The author wanted to explain that when in ancient Greece doctors and thinkers had the courage to disagree with Hippocrates , we should support euthanasia today .6.It may pose dangers for society by setting a precedent for killing .7.West Germany will not legalize any form of euthanasia for a long time because of the shadow of the past .8.The author has an appositive attitude towards euthanasia . He supports it .A.Translate the following into Chinese:1.The need for laws on euthanasia cannot be dodged for much longer .2.In Holland mercy-killing is accepted by the medical establishment and openly practiced a few thousand times each year .3.The debate on euthanasia will rumble on into the autumn, when Californians may vote on a proposed law legalizing euthanasia .4.Many people accept that it is sad , undignified and gruesome to prolong the throes of death with all the might of medical technology .5.How long can the distinction between killing and letting die hold out ?6.Is he then necessarily wrong if he administers enough painkillers to kill ?Does the fact that the doctor performed an action, rather than an omission , condemn him ?7.It is probably no coincidence that it was Dutch doctors who most heroically resisted pressure to join in the Nazi medical atrocities .8.Countries with an uninterrupted recent libertarian tradition have less to fear from setting some limited rules for voluntary euthanasia .Key B.1.现在迫切需要制定有关安乐死的法律.2.在荷兰,安乐死已经被医疗机构所接受,并于每年公开实施数千次.3.这场有关安乐死的辩论将持续到秋天,直到加利福尼亚人投票表决了一项提议,使安乐死合法化为止.4.许多人认为用所能使用的医疗科技来延长死亡前的痛苦是悲哀的/不高尚的/可怕的.5.这种主动实施与被动使用安乐死的区别还能维持多长时间呢?6.如果他使用足够数量的止痛片来为其实施安乐死就有错了吗?医生采取行动,就应受到遣责吗?。
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你所熟知的乐队英语作文The Music of the Beatles: A Revolution in Sound.The Beatles, a British rock band that emerged in the late 1950s and revolutionized music with their unique blend of rock, pop, and experimental sounds, are one of the most influential musical acts in history. Composed of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, the band's influence extends far beyond their music, encompassing fashion, social commentary, and even the structure of the music industry itself.The Beatles' journey began in Liverpool, England, where Lennon and McCartney's partnership in songwriting would become legendary. The pair's early influences included ska, rock and roll, and rhythm and blues, genres they would eventually merge into a distinct sound all their own. The addition of Harrison, a guitarist with a love for Indian music, and Starr, a talented drummer, completed the band's lineup and set the stage for their meteoric rise to fame.The Beatles' early releases, such as "Love Me Do" and "Please Please Me," established them as a popular band in the UK. However, it was their 1964 appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in the United States that catapulted them to international stardom. Their energy, wit, and musical prowess captivated American audiences, and they quickly became the biggest band in the world.What set the Beatles apart from other bands of their era was their willingness to experiment and push the boundaries of what was considered acceptable in music. Songs like "A Hard Day's Night" and "I Want to Hold Your Hand" were catchy pop hits, but they also contained complex harmonies, innovative song structures, and lyrics that were both poignant and profound. The band's albums, such as "Rubber Soul" and "Revolver," showcased their musical diversity and experimental spirit, with tracks like "In My Life" and "Eleanor Rigby" demonstrating their ability to craft deeply personal and emotional songs.The Beatles' influence on fashion was also significant.Their unique sense of style, which included mod-inspired suits, Beatle boots, and Lennon's signature shaved head, became a global trend. The band's influence on social commentary was equally profound. Their lyrics often dealt with themes of love, loss, and social injustice, and their music served as a platform for Lennon and McCartney to voice their opinions on a range of topics, from politics to personal relationships.The Beatles' influence on the music industry cannot be overstated. Their popularity led to the creation of the music video and significantly influenced the development of record labels, touring, and merchandising. The band's breakup in 1970, while disappointing to their legion of fans, marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter for each member's individual careers.In conclusion, the Beatles' impact on music, fashion, and society is immeasurable. Their legacy lives on in the countless bands and musicians they have influenced, the music they have created, and the cultural touchstones they have left in their wake. As John Lennon once said, "We'remore popular than Jesus now," a testament to the band's legendary status and enduring influence. The Beatles' music and message continue to resonate with listeners around the world, making them one of the most significant and enduring musical acts in history.。
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• Loewe and Lerner met in 1942 by chance, hence the beginning one of best-known teams on Broadway • They first worked together in the same year, their first hit was Brigadoon in 1947
• In 1949 Lawrence found a book called Anna and the King of Siam, which she decided would make a perfect musical. • The role Anna was her greatest success but also her last role. She died a year later.
– Guys and Dolls – Adelaide's Lament – Luck be a Lady
• The King and I (1951), based loosely on the true tale of Siamese governess Anna Leonowens, was designed to showcase the talents of actress Gertrude Lawrence • For more than two decades Gertrude Lawrence was the undisputed 'First Lady' of musical comedy in London and New York
– A Hundred Million Miracles – I Enjoy Being a Girl
• Sound of Music (1959) marked the last of R & H’s collaboration, as the latter died nine months after the show opened • It is based on the memoir, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, by Maria von Trapp.
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• Deborah Kerr, who played Anna in the film version, was nominated 6 times but never got an Academy Award • Her singing voice was dubbed by Marni Nixon, who also dubbed for My Fair Lady and West Side Story
• Rex Harrison: played the same role of the professor both in the musical and the film • Won both a Tony and an Oscar for the role • Dedicated his Oscar to both of his “fair ladies” • Had won three Tonys
– Almost Like Being In Love
• Lerner won three Tonys, all in collaboration with Loewe • Their other hits include Gigi and
Camelot
• West Side Story (1957) • New York’s version of Romeo and Juliet • Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Music by Leonard Bernstein, who was among the first conductors born and educated in the United States of America to receive worldwide acclaim • Made into a film and revived many times • Bernstein was invited to be the conductor of the recording of the musical
– Trouble – Seventy-ix Trombones (长号) – Till there was You
• Flower Drum Song (1958), music and lyrics by Rodgers and Hammerstein, based on the 1957 novel of the same name by a Chinese American writer C.Y. Lee • The Broadway production opened in 1958 featuring, for the first time in Broadway history, a mostly Asian cast. • The musical received six Tony nominations • It was then the only musical about Asian-American characters. • The team could not find enough Asians to fill the cast completely
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Wouldn’t It Be Loverly? I Could have Danced All Night On the Street Where You Live Get Me to the Church On Time The Rain in Spain With A Little Bit of Luck
• Yul Brynner became the actor who most people associate with the show • He played the king for over 4500 shows within 34 years • He died of lung cancer in 1985 • He won both a Tony and an Oscar for the role （one of the nine people who won the honor for the same role)
• The flower girl was first played on Broadway by Julie Andrews (b. 1935 in England). • She made her debut （首次登台）on Broadway in 1954 at the age 19 in The Boy Friend (1953). She became its producer for the 2005 revival. • She was the leading actress for The Sound of Music (1965), the highest-grossing (总收入) movie of its day and one of the highestgrossing of all time. • In 1995, she returned to Broadway to star in the musical version of Victor/Victoria (film in 1982) which was directed by her husband
– I Whistle a Happy Tune – Getting to know you – We Kiss in a Shadow – A Puzzlement – Shall We Dance?
• My Fair Lady (1956) by Shaw • It won seven Tonys out of its ten nominations （提名） • Music by Frederick Loewe; lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner • It features Covent Garden, which is dominated by shopping, street performers and entertainment facilities and contains an entrance to the Royal Opera House
• Audrey Hepburn, whose first major role was in Roman Holiday in 1953, played the flower girl in the movie. Her voice was dubbed by Marni Nixon • Her Julie Andrews played the leading role in Mary Poppins • My Fair Lady won 8 Oscars in 1964, but Hepburn was not even nominated • Julie Andrews won the Oscar that year.
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• The Music Man (1957) • Won 5 Tonys against West Side Story • Starring Shirley Jones and Robert Preston who subsequently became an "A" list star
• Rodgers never made great musicals after that. His works have had a significant impact on popular music till the present day. • It won four of the Tony award, sharing the Tonys with Fiorello! -with all seven children actors/actresses sharing the award as supporting actress.