英语人教版八年级下册The first period.ppt

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1、1a Who is your favorite singer or musician?Tell your partner why you like him or her?_ The Toms must be popular._ The Toms play pop music._ The Toms music sounds more like rock._ Listening to The Toms is a good way to wake up.DDDAListen to a conversation between Alex and Dave.Write A for Alex or D f

2、or Dave next to each opinion.1bBand nameCountryNumber of people in the bandThe TomsThe United StatesFiveListen again and take notes.1ckind of musicWhy Alex and Dave like to listen to this bandAlex:Dave:Pop,but sounds more like rockTheir music is loud and full of energy.He feels excited when he liste

3、ns to their music.Because it will wake him up in the morning and make him happy for the rest of the day.1.Do you have a favorite singer or band?2.Do you have a favorite song?3.What facts do you know about your favorite singer,band or song?Discuss the questions with a partner.2a1.Read the passage and

4、 make notes or underline the main idea of the text.2.After reading,write a short summary in your own words.Country Music Fact SheetWhere it is from:_What kind of music it is:_ southern states of Americaa traditional kind of music about belonging to a group,people being kind to each other and trustin

5、g one another Read the passage and complete the fact sheet on page 63.2bA famous country music place in Nashville:_A famous country music singer:_The number of records he has sold:_Country Music Hall of Fame MuseumGarth Brooksmore than 120 millionRead the passage again and underline Read the passage

6、 again and underline the main ideas.Then use the underlined the main ideas.Then use the underlined text to write short answers to the text to write short answers to the questions below.questions below.2cUnderlined sentences:When Sarah was a teenager,she used to fight over almost everything with her

7、family.It made Sarah think about her family and friends back in the US.Underlined sentences:Ever since then,she has been a fan of American country music.Country is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America.However,country music brings us back to the“good old days”when people we

8、re kind to each other and trusted one another.Underlined sentences:Sarah hasnt been to Nashville yet,but it is her dream to go there one day.There are also always a lot of great country music concerts with famous musicians and singers,like Garth Brooks.Hes sold more than 120 million records.First pa

9、ragraphWho is Sarah?She is a fan of country music./She is an American girl who used to fight over almost everything with her family.Where is she from?She is from the US/America.What does she like?She likes country music.Second paragraphWhat is country music?It is a traditional kind of music from the

10、 southern states of America.What is country music about?Its about belonging to a group and reminding us of a time when people were kind to each other and trusted one another.Third paragraphWhat is Sarahs dream?Her dream is to visit Nashville.Who is Garth Brooks?Garth is one of the most successful mu

11、sicians in American history./He is a famous country singer who has sold more than 120 million records.Use the notes you made in 2c to write a short summary of the passage.Write no more than 100 words.2d Sarah is an American girl.She likes country music.She is a fan of country music.Country music is

12、a traditional music from the southern states of America.It reminds us that the best things are laughter,friends,family,and the beauty of nature and the countryside.Sarahs dream is to go to Nashville because Garth Brooks is there.She likes to listen to his songs.Garth is one of the most successful mu

13、sicians in American history.Close your book.What facts can you remember about country music?Tell a partner.What other facts would you like to know about country music?Make a list of questions.2eused tofight overreturn home on the radiomake sb.do sth.think aboutcome to realize ever since过去常常过去常常争吵争吵回

14、家回家在收音机上在收音机上使某人做某事使某人做某事考虑考虑逐渐认识到逐渐认识到自从自从以来以来the home ofsuch asbelong to be kind to sb.trust one anotherremind sb.thathave been to do research on hope to do sth.的家的家例如例如属于属于对某人友好对某人友好互相信任互相信任使某人想起使某人想起去过去过研究研究希望做某事希望做某事Think of a singer or writer you Think of a singer or writer you know well.know

15、well.Make a list of facts about him/her.Make a list of facts about him/her.Think of the questions on page 63.Think of the questions on page 63.3aWrite an article about the singer or Write an article about the singer or writer.Here are some words and writer.Here are some words and phrases you can use

16、.phrases you can use.3bthe first line in the song/bookthe book/song was written/recorded bysuccessful song/CD/bookenjoyed success inI listen to this song/read this book whenThe song/book makes me feel Sample writing:My favorite singer is Jay Chou(Zhou Jielun).It took him a few years to become famous

17、.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 was 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

18、 music very much.It is pop music,but it has a mix of other kinds of music,such as R&B,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 t

19、o his songs.I have introduced my best friend to Jays songs,and he enjoys the songs,too!1 Fill in the blanks with the correct words in the box.1.What do you think _ this dress?Do you think it looks on me?2.The little boy was so hungry that he didnt put his spoon _ at all.He just kept on eating.down,o

20、f,about,back,upofdown3.She grew _ in a small town,although she lives in a big city now.4.For homework,our teacher told us to write _ our summer vacation.5.At the end of the day,the bus brought us _ to our school.aboutbackupjoinedhave readstartedhave learned2 Fill in the blanks with the correct forms

21、 of the words in brackets.1.I _(join)the book club last month and I _(read)five books already.2.I only _(start)taking French classes last week and I _(learn)50 French words already.3.Tony _(buy)a pop music CD yesterday but he _(listen)to it yet.4.They _(listen)to many songs by The Beatles,but they cannot _(sing)any of them.5.She _(see)the newspaper on the table this morning,but she _(have)anytime to read it yet.have listenedsingsawhasnt hadboughthasnt listened1.Learn the new words and expressions by heart.2.Write an article about your favorite singer.