东北大学《大学英语》课件-第2讲.pdf

Text C Reading Strategy:identifying the topic sentence By finding the topic sentence,you can quickly get the main idea of each paragraph.The topic sentence usually appears at the beginning.It may sometimes appear in the middle or at the end of a paragraph.Rediscovering Musics Value While a world without music is almost unimaginable,we rarely stop to consider the many ways in which music touches our lives.It is not surprising that listening to music is among the worlds favorite pastimes.Practically every important event has some musical accompaniment.From birthdays to graduations,weddings,anniversaries,and funerals,music sets the tone,and it soothes our souls when we are thinking or praying.Text C From driving to work to catching the latest news,music is present everywhere in our lives.Yet,in this age of video games and hundreds of cable channels,families do not often get together to make music and share their stories with successive generations.Undoubtedly something important has been lost.Even among the 7.6%of American adults who play musical instruments,few recognize or take the opportunity to build relationships and community with their music.In contrast,singing,dancing,and playing music around a campfire was a basic component of ancient civilizations.Music making was far more than just a source of entertainment.As an effective communication tool for connecting people and building bridges,music making could bring about changes in society.Text C Thousands of years have passed and our basic needs have not changed.We still experience the drive to belong,to be part of a community of individuals who share interests and come together for a common purpose.The medical community is coming to realize that the inherent need to connect with each other in meaningful ways may very well be the most important contributing factor to quality of life.That is precisely where music shines as an enjoyable and effective opportunity for people regardless of age,ability,or prior musical experience to come together and support each other.Deep inside us,there is a sound which is in harmony with all living creatures-an inner voice ready to emerge.Text C When we connect with each other and extend ourselves to one another,we share our gift.Music gets through where words do not pass and when barriers separate us.It uplifts us when hopelessness darkens our day,when communication breaks down,when we long for common ground and when we need each other the most.Music opens doors,enhances self-esteem,ensures a healthy workout,stimulates our minds,develops our creative potential,makes us laugh,and connects us on many levels.It also builds bridges,heightens awareness,and strengthens bonds.Our participation shows the world who we are,affirms that we can make a difference,and adds our unique sound to the celebration of life.We invite you to rediscover musics value by exploring the music that comes from within you.From basic percussion instruments to modern keyboards,a variety of musical instruments are within your reach.Visit a music product store and ask about a recreational website.The opportunity to express yourself musically will bring numerous personal benefits that will extend to your family and your community.The sense of joy and fulfillment is contagious.There has never been a better time to play!(502 words)unimaginable adj.hard to imagine 想不到的；不可思议的 Its unimaginable to lead a life without TV sets or telephones.We had the greatest difficulty unimaginable when we were making the exploration into the desert.pastime n.something done to pass ones time in a pleasant way;recreation 消遣；娱乐 Swimming used to be my favorite pastime,but now I go jogging every morning.My friends and I often play cards at the weekends by way of pastime.practically adv.in fact;almost,nearly 实际上；几乎，差不多 Weve had practically no fine weather this month,which is very disappointing.The client had practically finished his supper when I arrived.meaningful adj.of important meaning,containing information 意味深长的，很有意义的 Political independence with economic emancipation would be meaningful.The outdoor training is meaningful to the students strength and confidence.accompaniment n.a vocal or instrumental part that supports another陪伴物；伴奏 The lovely little girl sang happily to the accompaniment of the piano.Without the music accompaniment,its not easy to sing beautifully.anniversary n.yearly return of the date of an event 周年纪念 We were married on 20 May 1996,and every year we have a party on our anniversary.Well celebrate the 10th anniversary of the founding of our company in the hall.funeral n.the ceremonies held in connection with the burial of a dead person 葬礼，出殡 The funeral made its way slowly through the silent streets.The relatives decided to hold his funeral in a small church.soothe v.calm or ease 使平静；安慰 The kind-hearted nurse soothed the child who was afraid of the surgery.A nice cup of tea will soothe your nerves before an important interview.era n.period of history,starting fro