英语歌曲与英语学习Unit 4 Tie a yellow ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree.ppt

Unit 4 Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree Love means the body, the soul, the life, the entire being. We feel love as we feel the warmth of our blood. We breathe love as we breathe air. We hold it in ourselves as we hold our thoughts. Nothing more exists for us. 1. Symbolization is a widely used figure of speech. In Chinese and Western culture, objects may have different symbolizations. Do you know what the following things symbolize and which culture they belong to? Complete the grid below. 2. In Chinese culture, people use mandarin duck to symbolize the loyalty to love. Can you figure out from the following choices what has the same symbolization in America? A. carnation B. jade D. chocolate 3. From the title Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree, what do you think the song is about? Have a discussion with your partner and report your prediction to the class. Focus on music The song will be played for the first time. Enjoy it and think about the following questions. 1) Which word can best describe the style of this song? A. encouraging B. exciting C. peaceful D. cheerful E. depressive F. relaxing G. boring H. jazzy I. slightly blue Focus on comprehension 1. Listen to the song again and decide which of the following sentences can best summarize the story. A. A criminal (罪犯) can still find his or her love. B. We should give people chance to correct their mistakes. C. The loyalty of love can survive the challenge of sadness and misfortune. D. A yellow ribbon can best express a wife’s love when her husband has been away from home for a long time. 2. Listen to the song for a third time and try to complete the lyrics with the missing words or phrases. I’m ___________ home. I’ve ___________ my time. Now I’ve ___________ to know what is and isn’t mine. If you ___________ my letter _________ you I’ll soon be free. Then you’ll __________ just what to do, If yo