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In this part, you are going to learn how to ask and respond to questions concerning likes and dislikes. Then you are going to listen to a passage about a famous musical film.
1 Joe and Bob are roommates. They are talking while listening to classical music. Listen to the model dialogue and underline the expressions of likes and dislikes.
Joe: Do you like classical music, Bob?
Bob: No, not much. Do you like it?
Joe: Well, yes, I do.
Bob: Which melodies do you like best?
Joe:Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24 in c Minor are just fascinating.
Bob: Really? But to me, classical music is hard to understand.
Joe:Yes, it takes special knowledge and close attention to appreciate classical music.So, what kind of music appeals to you?
Bob:Pop music, of course. It's easy and often has a simple and clear rhythm. I'm crazy about Jay Chou. What about you? Don't you like him?
Joe: Ugh! His songs make my stomach turn!
● Be careful when you use“very much”or“a lot”in expressing likes and dislikes. These words should go after the thing that you like or dislike.
● Pay attention to the formality of the words: the word“dislike”is a formal word, while“hate” （不喜欢） is quite informal.
● To talk about your general likes or dislikes, follow this pattern: like something or like doing something.
2 Listen to the dialogue again and repeat after the speakers, paying special attention to the expressions or sentences showing the speakers’likes and dislikes.
3 Which of the following musical works have you listened to? Mark them and determine which one(s) you like best and think about the reasons for your choice. Then take turns asking and answering questions with your partner about each other's favourite musical works. The expressions in the following box may help.
1 Listen to the dialogue and write down what the speakers like and dislike.
rap / ræp / n. 说唱，快板乐
hip-hop / 'hɪphɒp / n. 嬉哈乐
loose / lu:s / a. 宽松的
jeans / dʒi:nz / n. 牛仔裤
dye / daɪ / vt. 染；把……染上颜色
sight / saɪt / n. 情景；奇观
particular / pə'tɪkjulə / a. 特殊的（in particular 特别，尤其）
Laura:____________
Max:____________
2 Listen to the dialogue again and do a role play of the conversation with your partner to inquire about which kind(s) of music listed below your partner likes. You can refer to the expressions and patterns listed in the following box.
folk music classical music light music electronic music
carol rap R&B jazz
disco hip-hop rock’n’roll
U seful Expressions and Patterns
(continued)
1 Do you know how to read the following proper names and words? Try to read them aloud.
Evan Hansen Facebook New York Times Charles Isherwood Ben Platt
schoolmate critic blink
interact socially insecurity
tragedy positive admit
trended urge
2 Tell your partner what you have learnt about the musical from the pictures and words given above.
1 Listen to a passage and decide whether each of the following statements is true or false.
_______(1) The musical“Dear Evan Hansen”is probably the most moving of all the shows on New York City's Broadway in history.
_______(2) The musical focuses on the problem with communication between teenagers.
_______(3) Charles Isherwood's attitude is positive towards the musical and the actor.
_______(4) According to Isherwood, platt is a sociable boy who enjoyed communicating with his schoolmates.
_______(5) Before the tragedy, Evan had been writing letters to himself as suggested by his doctor.
_______(6) Evan and the boy who killed himself were best friends and the boy's parents blamed Evan for their son's death.
2 Listen again and complete the following sentences with the information you get from the passage.
(1)I sherwood wrote that Platt's eyes“blink in continual______”whenever“he has to interact socially, which isn't______.”
(2)I sherwood said that, below all the insecurity, Platt shows the character's______to be liked—or even just to be______.
(3) The doctor wanted Evan to start out each day by saying something______about himself.
(4) The boy's parents found one of Evan's______taken by the boy who killed himself and they believed Evan was a friend they did not know____________.
(5) Evan gave a speech urging people not to let his______“friend's”brief life go_____.
Discuss the following questions in groups.
(1) What do you think is the social significance of the theme of the musical? Does this have implications for Chinese teenagers as well as their parents and teachers?
(2) Translate the following musicals into Chinese. Select one of the musicals, and talk about it.
The Sound of Music Westside Story Mama Mia
My Fair Lady Phantom of the Opera Fiddler on the Roof
Beauty and the Beast Cats Rent
Come from Away The Greatest Showman