Section Ⅳ Lesson 31 ． Discussion—Look at the following pictures and discuss what you think of Beethoven? Why?He__was__a__great__and__strong － willed__composer__in__the__world.Though__he__was__deaf__completely,__he__didn’t__give__up__and__at__last__finished__his__ninth__symphony.2．Prediction—(1)Look at the photo on Page 14 and predict what the text is probably about.The__text__is__mainly__about__how__Ludwig__van__Beethoven__created__Symphony__No.9__in__D__minor__and__how__its__first__show__went.(2)Read the text and predict what effects Beethoven’s works have made?Beethoven’s__works__have__greatly__influenced__all__the__people__in__the__world.His__works__not__only__made__people__enjoy__wonderful__music__but__also__encouraged__people__to__work__even__harder.1．First reading—Read the text and put the following statements in time order.A．At 54 years of age, he conducted his last symphony successfully.B．In his twenties，he lost his hearing.C．Beethoven was born in Germany.D．In 1824, he composed his ninth symphony.答案 CBDA2．Second reading—Read the text carefully and choose the best answer.(1)What is Beethoven most famous as?A．A pianist.B．A conductor.C．A composer.D．A singer.(2)Where was Beethoven born? A．China.B．Italy.C．Canada.D．Germany.(3)What a big challenge did Beethoven face?A．He became deaf.B．He became blind.C．He became mad.D．He became lame.(4)How many musical works did Beethoven write?A．More than 100.B．More than 130.C．More than 230.D．More than 300.答案 (1)C (2)D (3)A (4)B3．Third reading—Read the text carefully again and fill in the blanks below.BeethovenGeneral introductionBeethoven was born in ①Germany ． He was remembered as a great ②composer in the history of music.·His problem: In his ③twenties,__he lost his hearing.·His achievements: In all his lifet...
