Unit 3 Writing

Group 2

Unit 3 : mUSICLESSON 5 : WRITING

Achievement /ə'tʃi:vmənt/ : thành tựu

I,Vocabulary

Conclusion /kən'klu:ʤn/ : kết thúc(sự nghiệp,cuộc đời)

Early years /'ə:li jiə:s/ : những năm đầu(sự nghiệp)

anthem /'ænθəm/ :quốc ca

Typical work /'tipikl wə:k/ : công việc điển hình,đặc trưng

settled /'setld/: ổn định(cuộc sống,sự nghiệp)

Ex1.Do you know this man?

Now,Match each of them with the corresponding heading

1. Van Cao wrote many songs. Some of his most well-known are: Go Dong Da (1942); Tien Quan Ca (1944); Bai Ca Chien Si Hai Quan (1945); Khong Quan Viet Nam (1945); Ngay Mua (1948).2. Van Cao's song Tien Quan Ca written in 1944 became the national anthem of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. 3. Van Cao is remembered as one of the most important composers of modern Vietnamese music and one of the most popular composers in the world. He died on July 10, 1995 in Ha Noi. After his death, he received the Ho Chi Minh Prize 4. Van Cao's real name is Nguyen Van Cao. He was a composer who was born on 15 November 1923 in Hai Phong, but his hometown was Nam Dinh.

a.Early yearsb.Typical works c.Important achievement d.Conclusion

Now,Match each of them with the corresponding heading

1. Van Cao wrote many songs. Some of his most well-known are: Go Dong Da (1942); Tien Quan Ca (1944); Bai Ca Chien Si Hai Quan (1945); Khong Quan Viet Nam (1945); Ngay Mua (1948).2. Van Cao's song Tien Quan Ca written in 1944 became the national anthem of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. 3. Van Cao is remembered as one of the most important composers of modern Vietnamese music and one of the most popular composers in the world. He died on July 10, 1995 in Ha Noi. After his death, he received the Ho Chi Minh Prize 4. Van Cao's real name is Nguyen Van Cao. He was a composer who was born on 15 November 1923 in Hai Phong, but his hometown was Nam Dinh.

a.Early yearsb.Typical works c.Important achievement d.Conclusion

EX2.Work with a partner and answer the question

ANSWER

1. When was Van Cao born?

He was born in 1923

2. Where was he born?

He was born in Hai Phong

"Tien Quan Ca"

3. Which of his works was the most important?

It was

He died in 1995 in Hanoi

4.When did he die?Where?

5.What do you think about Van Cao?

He is very talented

EX 3.

Write a biography,using one of the FACT FILES on next page

Frédéric François Chopin (1810 - 1849)

Luu Huu Phuoc (1921 - 1989)

• Early years: born in 1810 in Warsaw, a renowned child prodigy, grew up, completed his music education and composed many works in Warsaw before leaving Poland in 1830 at the age of 20; settled in Paris after the November 1830 uprising, suffered from poor health since childhood. • Typical works: 59 mazurkas, 27 études, 27 préludes, 21 nocturnes, 20 waltzes, 18 polonaises, 4 ballades, 3 piano sonatas. • Important achievements: invented the instrumental ballade and made major innovations to the piano sonata, waltz, and prélude. • Conclusion: one of the greatest Romantic piano composers, his piano works are often technically demanding, died in Paris in 1849 at the age of 39.

• Early years: born on September 12, 1921 in Hau Giang (Can Tho), a noted figure in culture, composer of many lively patriotic wartime songs, children’s songs, and the occasional opera • Typical works: Bach Dang Giang; Tieng Goi Thanh Nien; Giai Phong Mien Nam • Important achievements: member of the National Assembly, Chairman of the Committee of Culture and Education of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; received the Ho Chi Minh Prize after his death. • Conclusion: one of the most prominent cultural figures during the national liberation movements, died on June 16, 1989, in Ho Chi Minh City

SUGGESTIONS

Frédéric François Chopin (1810 - 1849), born in Warsaw, was a poetic genius. He grew up and completed his music education and composed his early works in Warsaw before moving to Paris in 1830, at the age of 20, a month before the November 1930 uprising. For most of his life, Chopin was in poor health. His masterpieces included 59 mazurkas, 27 Études, 27Preludes, 21 Nocturnes, 20 Waltzes, 18 Polonaises, 4 ballades, 3 piano sonata. His biggest achievement was the invention of the instrumental ballade. He also made major innovations to the piano sonata, waltz, and Preludes. In conclusion, he is one of the greatest romantic piano composers. His piano works are loved by many people in the world and often technically demanding. Unfortunately, he died when he was only 39, made lots of people in mourning.

suggestions

Luu Huu Phuoc (1921-1989) is one of the great composers in Viet Nam. He was born in Hau Giang, Can Tho. He was famous for composing many lively patriotic wartime songs, children songs and occasional opera, which express the country’s fight against French and America. Some of his famous works are Bach Dang Giang, Tieng Goi Thanh nien, Giai phong mien Nam,… Luu Huu Phuoc was a member of National Assembly, Chairman of the committee of Culture and Education. After his death in 1989, he was awarded Ho Chi Minh Prize. To sum up, Luu Huu Phuoc was one of the most prominent cultural figures during national liberations movements. On June 26, 1989, he passed away in Ho Chi Minh city.

THANKS!

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