英语人教版八年级下册unit8reading.pptx
Classical musicRockRapFolk musicCountry musicPop music第1页/共17页第2页/共17页A country music song changed her life foreverPredicting（预测）what:Who:Why:Tip 1 The picture and title can help you to predict what you will read.all her life第3页/共17页How many paragraphs(段落）?Para 1Para 2Para 3 Introduce Sarah Introduce country musicSkimming(略读理解大意）Talk about Sarahs dreamsTask1 Match the main idea of each paragraph（介绍）第4页/共17页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.Reading for understandingTask 21.What did Sarah often feel when she was a teenager?A.afraid B.upset C.happyB.2.But five years ago,she came to realize how much she C.all of her family and friendsactually missedin fact（自从）第5页/共17页fight with her family miss themWhat happenedShe heard a song.Sarah used to but now she because of fight over almost everything with her familymisses her familya country music song(a country music song)第6页/共17页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.Reading for understandingIts fromIt brings us backIt reminds usTask 3 What is country music?southern states of America.to the“good old days”when people were kind to each other and trusted one another.that the best things in life are free-laughter,friends,family,and the beauty of nature and the countryside.第7页/共17页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.Many songs these days are just about modern life in the US,such as the importance of moneyand success,but not belonging to a group.What is the writers purpose(目地）？The writer wants to tell usA.Country music is special and different from others.B.Many other songs are not good.C.Money and success are important in modern life.第8页/共17页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.Task 4:What are Sarahs two dreams?Reading for understandingOne:The other:She dreams to go to Nashville one day.She hopes to see Garth sing live one day.（现场演唱）第9页/共17页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.Reading for understandingGarth Brooks the most successfulHe has sold more than 120 million records.factrecord rekd n.唱片rik:d v.录制第10页/共17页Use your own words to say Sarahs dreams and her favorite musician.Two dreams:She dreams to She hopes to.Garth Brooks.第11页/共17页Task 5 Retell the whole storyA country music song changed her life forevercountry music:Sarah:her dreams:Tip 2 Use the topic sentences and the facts to summarize the passageused to but nowbecause ofIts fromIt brings us backIt reminds ustwo dreams.Her favorite singer第12页/共17页Can Sarah achieve her dreams?and why?Achievements the person who has dreamsbelong to第13页/共17页Do you have the similar experience?upsetfight with.get bad gradesbe afraid of to do sth.1.A movie 2.A book 3.A trip 4.A word2.5.An experience changed my life.第14页/共17页 A beautiful smile changed my life foreverWhen I was 13 years old,a boy gave me an important gift.It was a smile.That was my first year of junior high school life,early autumn.And my alma mater in the distance.Result,no one knows who I am.I am very lonely,and afraid to make friends with anyone.Every time when I heard other students talking,laughing,I felt heartbroken.I can not talk to anyone about my problem,but I do not want parents the table.Just then a man got into the classroom.I do not know who he is.He passed to me,and then turned around.He looked at me and smiled and said nothing.Suddenly,I felt light and friendly touch.It makes me feel happy,full of vitality to worry about me.One day,my classmates and their friends happy to talk about.The glum as usual I sat at and warmth.That smile changed my life.I started talking to other students and friends.Gradually,I became close to them and everyone in the class.Fortunately,the boy with a smile that has become my best friend.One day I asked him why he smiled.But he did not remember me smile too.It does not matter,because all the dark days are over.Now I believe that the world is the way you think.If you think you are alone,you may always be lonely,so the world smile,it will return your smile.第15页/共17页HomeworkLevel 1:Read the passage and retell the story.Level 2:Read“A beautiful smile changed my life forever.”第16页/共17页感谢您的观看！第17页/共17页
