Unit 11Unit 11Unit 11Unit 11 Which style of music do you prefer, rock or pop music?Question Unit 11Unit 11 1. What does the passage talk about?2.What is the topic sentence of each paragraph?The comparison between pop and rock.Read and answer:n 比较 , 对照 , 比喻 , 比较关系 Music is their life. They play music to satisfy their inner desire. One person writes the words, someone else the music, and other musicians record it. Rock music expresses true feelings about society, friendship and even war. Can you find any useful words in the text? (while listening)Helpful words:on the other hand,forget aboutfeel easy Traditional Chinese & Modern Chinese Music Comparison Traditional Chinese Music Modern Chinese Music What instruments are used? When is the music played? Who write the songs? What are songs about? Pipa, erhu, suona, guqin, zheng, drums, luo, etc. Drums, guita, keyboard, sometimes traditional instruments At weddings, during festivalsEvery day, on TV and radio Songs are often handed down from generation to generation Pop stars or writers write new songs every year Love,life, news, Love, life, society How do we make a comparison between traditional Chinese music and modern Chinese music?Introduction: …1 、 Similarities : …2 、 Differences : …3. Conclusion: …Helpful words: both,also,as well, more over,what’s more Music has always been an important part of Chinese people’s life. People enjoy listening to music at home and in restaurants and concert halls. And the songs they listen to help them think about life. As time goes by, music changes. While people still sing about love and life and enjoy good music, there are some differences between traditional and modern Chinese music. Traditional Chinese music is played with traditional instruments such as the pipa and the erhu. The pipa has four strings and looks like a pear, while the erhu is a small instrument with two strings. Modern Chinese music, on the other hand , uses instruments from all countries. Most modern Chinese music is played with drums, guitars and keyboard, but some songs also use traditional instruments as well. Modern Chinese music is also different from traditional Chinese music in the way people listen to it. Before radio and TV were invented, music could only be heard live, that is, you had to go to places where musicians give performances. The best musicians were very busy , so it was difficult and often expensive to hear really good music. For most people. The best chance to hear good music was during a festival or at a wedding. Today, people hear music all the time. Radio and TV play songs every day and night, and you can even hear music played on the street.