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Unit 8 Have you read Treasure Island yet
Section B 2a-2e
情景导入
Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.
Have you heard of country music
How much do you know about it
乡村音乐(Country music)，又称“乡村与西部音乐” (Country and Western)，是当代音乐的一种风格形式。其根源可追溯至上世纪20年代，起源于美国南部与阿帕拉契山区，人们公认田纳西州纳什维尔地区是乡村音乐的故乡，并建有专门的乡村音乐博物馆。
此音乐风格于70年代在世界各地
得以快速普及，受到广大青年的
欢迎，并由“乡村音乐”逐步取
代了“乡村与西部音乐”的称法。
单词展示
fan
n.迷；狂热爱好者
southern
adj.南方的
modern
adj.现代的；当代的
laughter
n.美；美丽
n.笑；笑声
beauty
num.一百万
million
record
n.唱片；记录； v.录制
introduce
v.介绍；引见
生成新知
2a
Discuss the questions with a partner.
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
情景表演
Do you have a favorite song
Yesterday Once More.
What facts do you know about your favorite band
The Carpenters are a singing group made up of two American singers, Richard and Karen carpenter.
2b
Read the passage and complete the fact sheet on page 63.
Summarizing
While reading, make notes or underline the main ideas in the text. After reading, write a short summary in your own words. This can help you better understand the text.
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
A Country Music Song
Changed Her Life Forever
为……与……争吵
在收音机上
逐渐意识到……
自从
been a fan of American 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 about belonging to a group. However, country music brings us back to the “good
……迷
美国乡村音乐
A be the home of B(A是B的发源地)
……的重要性
属于，为……所拥有
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.
Sarah hasn’t been to Nashville yet, but it is her dream to go there one day. She has already read a lot about the place and done some research on it. She knows that there is a Country Music Hall of Fame
do some research on sth.
对……做了一些研究
and 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. He’s sold more than 120 million records. I hope to see him sing live one day!”
唱片；表示某人录制的唱片时，用spoken
Where it is from:____________________________
What kind of music it is:______________________
A famous country music place in Nashville：_____________________________________
A famous country music singer:______________
The number of records he has sold:
_______________________
Country Music Fact Sheet
Country Music Hall of Fame Museum
traditional
the southern states of America
Garth Brooks
more than 120 million
2c
Read the passage again and underline the main ideas. Then use the underlined text to write short answers to the questions below.
First paragraph
She is an American girl who used to fight over almost everything with her family.
She is from US.
She likes American country music.
Who is Sarah
Where is she from
What does she like
Second paragraph
It is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America.
It’s about belonging to a group and reminds us of a time when people were kind to each other and trusted one another.
What is country music
What is country music about
Third paragraph
To go to Nashville one day.
Garth Brooks is a famous country singer who has sold more than 120 million records.
What is Sarah’s dream
Who is Garth Brooks
2d
Use the notes you made in 2c to write a short summary of the passage. Write no more than 100 words.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sarah is an American girl. She likes country music. She is a fan of country music. Country music is a traditional music from the southern states of America. But Many songs these days are about modern life in the US, such as the importance
of money and success but not about
belonging to a group. Sarah’s 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 musicians in
American history.
2e
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.
Country is a ____________ kind of music from the southern states of America. Nashville, Tennessee is the _______ of country music. Many songs these days are just ________ modern life in the US, such as the ____________ of money and success, but not about belonging ______ a group.
traditional
home
about
importance
to
Task 1
Close your book and fill in the blanks.
However, country music _______ us back to the “good old days” when people were ______ to each other and trusted ____ _______. It ________ us that the best things in life are _____ — laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside.
brings
one
reminds
free
another
kind
问题探究
1．fight
例句：They are fighting with each other over/about
who should do the cleaning.
他们正在为该谁打扫卫生而相互争吵。
fight with sb.over/about sth.
为固定搭配，意为“为某事与某人争吵”。
fight在此作不及物动词，表示“吵架；争吵”。
2．such as
例句：I have a lot of hobbies，such as reading and
singing.
我有很多爱好，比如阅读和唱歌。
such as此处表示举例，意为“比如；例如”，相当于like 或for example，若其后接动词，通常用动名词形式。
3．It's＋n.(＋for sb.)＋to do sth.意为“(对某人而言)做某事是……”。此句型中it是形式主语，真正的主语是后面的动词不定式。
例句：It's a must for us to be honest.
对于我们来说，诚实是必须的。
It is our duty to protect the environment.
保护环境是我们的职责。
It's my turn to clean the blackboard today.
今天轮到我擦黑板。
随堂练习
Ⅰ.根据句意及首字母提示完成句子。
1．Thank you for your help.I will remember your kindness f________．
2．She learnt to speak English while she was studying a________.
3．China has developed fast these years.It's becoming a m_______ country.
4．Don't touch the bread.It b______ to me.
5．We are expected to f______ for what we want.
orever
broad
odern
elongs
ight
Ⅱ.用所给单词的适当形式填空。
1. We enjoyed the ________ (beautiful) of nature.
2. ________ (succeed) also brings the challenges.
3. This is a good place to try _________ (south) food.
beauty
Success
southern
4. I heard the children’s __________ (laugh) when I
passed by just now.
5. Since then, they ___________ (be) good friends.
laughter
have been
