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Unit 11 Enjoy Artistic Beauty Part ⅠGetting ready

Music may be defined as the art of organizing tones into meaningful patterns of sound. The word \"music\" comes from \"Muse\who presided over the arts and sciences. Music is one of the oldest of the arts. No civilization or society in man's history has been without some form of music. Then how are the best music workers in the United States honored today?

A The following words and phrase will appear in this unit. Listen carefully and study the definitions.

1. nominate: propose as a candidate for an award or honor 2. album: a long-playing record with several pieces by the same musician or singer

3. audition: take part in a practical test for performing applicants

4. choreography: the arranging or inventing of dances, especially ballet

5. pantomime: traditional Christmas musical show for children

6. trophy: a prize awarded in a sports contest or other competition

7. nickname: a familiar, often shorter form of a proper name 8. applaud: show approval or enjoyment by clapping the hands

9. usher: a person whose duty is to show people to their seats in a theater, church, etc.

10. cough drop: a small medicated tablet, often sweetened

and flavored, for the relief of coughs

B You are going to hear a passage about \"The Grammy Awards\" in the United States. Supply the missing words while listening.

The Grammy Awards will be presented on ____________________. The National Academy of Recording ______ and __________ presents the Grammy Awards each year. The awards go to the most successful people in the recording _________. Recording artists, song writers and ___________ organized the academy more than __________ years ago. They wanted to __________ excellent musical recordings and those who _________ them. Academy members _______ to choose the best work of the year. There are now more than ________ awards. They include \"_________ of the Year\itself is a small _________ statue. It is shaped like earlier record ___________ called gramophones. The word \"grammy\" is a _________ way of saying \"gramophone\". This year British singer Sting is ____________ for ________ Grammy Awards. These include \"Album of the Year\He also is nominated for \"Best ______________ Singer\" for this song If I Ever Lose My Faith in You ... Another singer nominated for more than one Grammy Award this year is Billy Joel whose nominations include \"Album of the Year\" and \"Record of the Year\". He also is nominated for \"Song of the Year\" for River of Dreams ... Two recordings by ________ and song writer Mary Chapen Carpenter are nominated for \"Best Country Song of the Year\". We leave you with one of those songs. It is called \"_________\"...

Part ⅡKaren Kain -a Canadian ballerina

The beautiful prima ballerina of the National Ballet of Canada,

Karen Kain, was for five years the

partner of Rudolph Nureyev and has danced most of the major classical ballet roles all over the world, since her debut in the demanding role of Odile/Odette in Swan Lake at the age of nineteen. She was born in Hamilton, Ontario, not far from Toronto, the home of the National Ballet of Canada. She and her husband now live in Cabbagetown, one of the oldest districts in central Toronto.

A In this section, you are going to hear an interview during which Karen Kain, a Canadian ballerina, talks about her work and how she first became interested in the ballet. While listening for the first time, add more key words in the left column. After the second listening, answer the questions.

Questions

1. Where did Karen Kain first see Celia Franka dance? __________________________________________________

2. When did Karen Kain go to the National Ballet School? __________________________________________________

3. Apart from dancing training, what other training did Karen Kain get in the National Ballet School?

__________________________________________________

4. When did Karen Kain graduate from the National Ballet School?

__________________________________________________ 5. What is Karen Kain's husband doing? __________________________________________________

6. How long did Karen Kain and her husband separate last spring?

__________________________________________________ 7. How long does Karen Kain hope she can dance?

__________________________________________________ 8. What will Karen Kain be doing this Christmas? __________________________________________________

B Now try this: listen to a more authentic version of the interview and then do the multiple choice.

1. Karen Kain began dancing lessons when _________. a. she was with the National Ballet of Canada b. she took an audition c. she was ten

d. she graduated from high school 2. The National Ballet School is ___________. a. a high school for dancers b. in Leningrad

c. affiliated with the Paris Opera d. a full-time ballet school

3. Karen Kain has been married ___________. a. for six weeks

b. for more than three years c. for a month

d. since she graduated from high school 4. In the last year Karen Kain has ___________. a. had only two days off b. had only one week free c. played Cinderella

d. joined the National Ballet

5. Karen Kain says she has no talent for ___________. a. musical comedy b. English pantomime c. coaching young dancers d. choreography

6. When Karen Kain retires, she would like to ___________. a. leave the ballet world entirely b. become a choreographer c. have children d. play Cinderella Part Ⅲ\"The Scream\"

Painting is a fascinating subject. Every time when you visit a museum, you will find something new even in the same painting. While looking at a painting, you can enjoy it for its beauty alone. Its lines, forms, colors, and composition may appeal to your senses and linger in your memory. Apart from that, you can also try to figure out what the painting describes. Does it describe the artist's impression of a scene or a person? Or does it describe the artist's feelings about the art of painting itself?

A \"The Scream\" is a picture by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian painter and graphic artist. Now listen to a passage in which a speaker talks about his understanding of the picture. While listening for the first time, take down some key words in the left-hand column. After the second listening, fill in the gaps in the summary below.

Summary

\"The Scream\" by Edvard Munch is a very ___________ picture painted in ___________ and

___________. In the picture, there is a figure who seems to be running off the ___________, holding the head in his or her hands and _________. In addition, there are two other figures appearing ________ of the bridge.

According to the speaker, he thinks the main figure in the picture is suffering from some terrible ______________ or ____________. But he or she doesn't want other people to see that,

so he or she is trying to __________ that feeling from them.

B In this section, the speaker is trying to talk about his understanding of the picture from another angle.

1. The lines below are typical lines used in the picture. Look at them carefully and then listen to the passage. While listening, do not forget to write down the key words in the notes column.

2. Now listen to the passage again and answer the following questions briefly.

1) According to the speaker, what does the painter use diagonal lines for?

__________________________________________________________ 2) According to the speaker, what does the painter use dark vertical lines for?

__________________________________________________________ 3) What effect does the speaker think the dark vertical lines have?

__________________________________________________________ 4) According to the speaker, what does the painter use very strong horizontal lines for?

__________________________________________________________ 5) What effect does the speaker think the strong horizontal lines have?

__________________________________________________________ Part ⅣMore about the topic: The Oscar Award and Others There is a Chinese saying which says, \"In any profession there is some one who excels all the rest.\" Therefore, no wonder we have movie stars, song stars, basketball stars, and so on and so forth in our present society. But how shall we show our admiration and recognition of these stars? Do you happen to know something about the great variety of awards presented in

the US?

The following passage is about some well-known awards in the United States such as the Oscar Awards, the Tonys, the Edgars and the Hugos. While listening for the first time, add more key words in the notes column. After the second listening, complete the outline by supplying the missing information.

Outline

Ⅰ. The ________ Awards

A. purpose: for notable achievement in __________________ B. organizer: the ___________ of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

C. first presentation: in ________

D. the shape of the Award: a ________ -inch ________ -plated bronze of a man

E. the coming of the name-\"Oscar\" 1. the original name: \"____________\"

2. the present name: \"Oscar\" named by Margaret Herrick a. Margaret Herrick: first a _______________ at the Academy, later the executive ______________ of the Academy

b. Oscar Pierce: the _________ of Margaret Herrick's mother Ⅱ. The Antoinette Perry Awards

A. purpose: for outstanding achievement in _________ B. organizer: the American _____________ C. first presentation: in ______________

D. the coming of the name-\"Antoinette Perry\" 1. Antoinette Perry: an _________________ 2. her _________________: Tony Ⅲ. The Edgars

A. purpose: for excellence in _________________ B. organizer: the _________________ of America

C. the shape of the Award: ________ busts of Edgar Allan Poe (the _________ of the _________ story)

Ⅳ. The Hugos

A. organizer: the World __________________________________ B. purpose: for achievement in the field of ______________ C. the shape of the Award: __________ -plated miniature ______________.

D. the coming of the name -\"Hugo\"

Hugo Gernsback: the American editor, publisher, inventor, and ______________ of ______________

Part ⅤDo you know ...?

Most people know that, when they go to a concert, they should watch their manners. For example, people, both ladies and gentlemen, should be formally dressed on such an occasion; and they should not talk loudly during a performance. But sometimes, they even have to prevent themselves from coughing or sneezing!

A In this section you are going to hear an interesting anecdote of a music director Kurt Masur. After that some statements will be read to you. Decide whether they are true or false. Put \"T\" or \"F\" in the brackets. While you listen, don't forget to take notes.

1. ( ) 2. ( ) 3. ( ) 4. ( ) 5. ( )

B Now try this: listen to a more authentic version of the passage.

Part ⅥReminder of key points in this unit

Verb & Verb Phrase Noun & Noun Phrase Other Part Ⅰnominate The Grammy Awards academy album statue gramophone

Part Ⅱaudition ballerina on tour affiliate set-up at the most be hard on choreography coach comedy Cinderella pantomime

Part Ⅲdepress bystander innocent push down diagonal vertical horizontal

Part Ⅳrelease Oscar annually plate trademark executive rank motion picture in reality overhear bronze affectionately dub statuette

follow the lead whimsy outdo nickname trophy bust

PartⅤdistract Philharmonic as far as applaud symphony objection orchestra usher cough drop