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5. the end of the performance (the performer, the audience):

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Task 2. Linking words (contrast).

In this lesson, we are going to learn to use the linking words, such as although/ though/ but.本课里我们将要学习连接词although, though 和 but的用法,Use although to rewrite the following sentences. (用although改写以下句子)

1. The stage design was excellent, but the special effects were disappointing.

2. The sound quality was terrible. However, her performance was brilliant.

3. The pianist was very good. However, the singing was poor.

4. The costumes were beautiful, but the dancing was boring.

5. It was a very cold night. However, there was not an empty seat in the concert hall.

Task 3. Layout --- Paragraph Planning. 分段

A good description of a concert review consists of at least 4 paragraphs: ①the start of the concert gives information about venue (地点), the group and how the concert started. ②the performance describes the music, the lighting and special effects in the concert. ③audience reaction describes how the audience reacted. ④the end of the concert describes the end of the concert.

Task 4. Layout (Take notes about the information of a concert review).

用下面的框架和问题来帮助你构思描写一场音乐会。

1) start of concert (when, where, who, how)

When and where was the concert held? _______________________________________________

Who performed in the concert? ______________________________________________________

How did the concert started? _________________________________________________________