英语人教版八年级下册Unit 8 Section B 2a—3b.ppt

Section B 2a-2eLets enjoy a song:The River1.What can it remind you of?2.What kind of music does it belong to?the beauty of nature and countrysidecountry music Before Reading 3.Who sang the song?Garth Brooks,000,000records 唱片唱片millionfan(s)More than 120millions ofA Country Music Song Changed Her Life ForeverWhat do you think of the country music?A.magic B.useless predicting（预测）（预测）What kind of music?SarahWhats Sarahs dream?How did the country music change Sarahs life?What is country music?Para1Para2Para3 Skimming 略读略读（Match the main ideas）Strategy:While reading,making notes or underlining the main sentences in the text can help you better understand it.SarahWho is Sarah?What does she like?Where is she from?Para1:How did the country music change Sarahs life?When Sarah was a teenager,she used to fight over almost everything with her family.But five years ago,while she was studying abroad in England,she heard a song full of feelings about returning home on the radio.It made Sarah think about her family and friends back in the US.She came to realize how much she actually missed all of them.Ever since then,she has been a fan of American country music.WhowhereWhat kind of music she likes Sarah used to _,but now she came to realize how much she_ because of a country music song.fight over almost everything with her familymisses her familyRead paragraph 1 and underline the main sentences.Country MusicWhat is country music?What is it about?Para2:What is country music?Country is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America.Nashville,Tennessee is the home of country music.Many songs these days are just about modern life in the US,such as the importance of money and success,but not belonging to a group.However,country music brings us back to the“good old days”when people were kind to each other and trusted one another.It reminds us that the best things in life are free-laughter,friends,family,and the beauty of nature and the countryside.What Read paragraph 2 and underline the main sentences.Paragraph 2Read the following statements.(T for true,F for false)1.Country music is a traditional kind of music from the western states of America.2.Country music is about modern life,such as money and success3.Many songs these days are about belonging to a group.4.Country music brings us back to the“good old days”5.Country music reminds us that the best things in life.FFTTsouthernCountry music“Good old days”refers(指指)to the time _.The best things are _.Many songs these daysFA.现代的现代的 B.城市的城市的What is country music about?country music：many songs these days：modern lifeold daysmoneysuccesslaughter笑声beautytrust HealthFriendsCountry music is _ from the southern states of America.It reminds us a time when people were _and _.It also reminds us _.a traditional kind of music kind to each othertrust one anotherthe best things in lifeSarahWhats her dream?Who is he?Garth Brooks3.Whats Sarahs dream?Sarah hasnt been to Nashville yet,but it is her dream to go there one day.She has already read a lot about the place andsome research on it.She knows that there is a Country Music Hall of Fame Museum in Nashville.There are also always a lot of great country music concerts with famous musicians and singers,like Garth Brooks.Sarah has already listened to most of his songs.“Garth is one of the most successful musicians in American history.Hes sold more than 120 million records.I hope to see him sing live one day.What are Sarahs dreams?whoRead paragraph 3 and underline the main sentences.Whats Garths achievement?A.现场现场 B.居住居住lav Country music is a _kind of music from the _ of America.It is different from many songs these days,its about _.It brings us back to _when people were _ and _.It also reminds us _.Sarahs dream is to visit _and she hopes to see_.Garth is one of _ in American history and he has sold _.SUMMARY Sarah is an American girl who used to _with almost everything.While she was studying _ in England,she heard _which made her miss _.Finally she became a _.Music plays a very important part in our daily life.It belongs to everybody.If you are unhappy,music will make you happy.If you are happy,music will make you happier.Music is the medicine of the breaking heart.-Leigh Hunt （李亨特，（李亨特，1784-1859.英国诗人）英国诗人）Without music,life is no value.-Nietzsche(尼采尼采)Homework:1.Finish the exercises of Period 5.2.Recite the new words and phrases in this passage.3.Level A-B:Write a short summary of the passage.Level C-D:Read the passage three times Music Changed Sarahs Life Sarah is an American girl who used to fight over almost everything with her family.While she was studying abroad in England,she heard a country music song which made her miss her family and friends.Finally she became a fan of country music.Country music is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America.It is different from many songs these days,its about belonging to a group.It brings us back to the good old days when people were kind to each other and trusted one another.It also reminds us the best things in life.Sarahs dream is to visit Nashville,and she hopes to see Garth Brooks sing live one day.Garth is one of the most successful musicians in American history and he has sold more than 120 million records.乡村音乐乡村音乐(Country music)是一种具有美是一种具有美国民族特色的流行音乐，于国民族特色的流行音乐，于20世纪世纪20年年代兴起于美国南部，其根源来自英国民代兴起于美国南部，其根源来自英国民谣，是美国白人民族音乐代表。乡村音谣，是美国白人民族音乐代表。乡村音乐的特点是曲调简单，节奏平稳，带有乐的特点是曲调简单，节奏平稳，带有叙事性，具有较浓的乡土气息。叙事性，具有较浓的乡土气息。代表人物：代表人物：John Denver;Kenny Rogers;Garth Brooks 3aThink of a singer or writer you know well.Make a list of facts about him/her.Think of the following:1.Who is the singer/writer?2.When did the singer/writer first become famous?3.How and why did he/she first become famous?4.What famous songs/books has he/she recorded/written?When?5.How many CDs/books has he/she sold?6.How did you find out about him/her?7.Is he/she still popular today?8.Have you introduced this singer/writer to others?9.How do you feel about his/her music/books?10.Have you ever played/sung his/her songs yourself?3bWrite an article about the singer or writer.Here are some words and phrases you can use.the first line in the song/bookthe book/song was written/recorded byenjoyed success insuccessful song/CD/bookI listen to this song/read this book when The song/book makes me feel 1.引用人物的一部作品，提出问题；2.作品来源并引出要评价的对象；3.有影响力的作品是什么；4.作品的影响；5.感受或受启发是什么；6.检查语法和词数。My favorite singer is Jay Chou(Zhou Jielun).It took him few years to become famous.While Jay wrote songs for other pop singers,he also learned recording and sound mixing.His first album was released in 2000,and since then,he has released about one album per year.His albums have enjoyed great success in many countries,and his songs are popular with listeners of all ages.I like his music very much.It is pop music,but it has a mix of other kinds of music,such as RB,rap,and rock.Many of his songs are about the world we live in.One of my favorite songs is Dao Xiang,which encourages people not to give up even when life is difficult.I feel happy and full of energy when I listen to his songs.I have introduced Jays songs to my best friend,and he enjoys the songs,too!The southern parts of the USA.TennesseeNashville