(共19张PPT)
Section B 2a-2d
Unit 8
Have you read Treasure Island yet
Language goal:
1.To find some specific information in the passage;
2. To Summarize the main idea of the passage;
3. To learn something about country music.
4.To learn some words.
Have you read Treasure Island yet
乡村音乐
adv. 永远
adv. 在国外; 到国外
adv. 真实地; 事实上
自从
n. 迷; 狂热爱好者
adj. 南方的
adj. 现代的; 当代的
country music
(country)
forever
abroad
actually
ever since
fan
southern
modern
New words
n. 成功
v. 属于; 归属
互相
n. 笑; 笑声
n. 美; 美丽
num. 一百万
n. 唱片; 记录v. 录制; 录（音）
v. 介绍; 引见
n. 行; 排
success
belong
one another
laughter
beauty
million
record
introduce
line
New words
Pre-reading
let‘s enjoy the song together。When you listen to the song think about question what the song is about
It’s about returning home.
The name of the song is Take Me Home Country Road and the singers name is John Denver。Do you like it。
乡村音乐(Country music)是一种具有美国民族特色的流行音乐，于20世纪20年代兴起于美国南部，其根源来自英国民谣，是美国白人民族音乐代表。
乡村音乐曲调简单，节奏平稳，带有叙事性，具有较浓的乡土气息。
代表人物：John Denver; Garth Brooks
Discuss the questions with a partner.
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
My favorite singer is Han Hong.
Yes, I have a favorite song is Tian Liang Le.
Over the years, Han Hong has actively organized and participated in many charitable activities she insists on offering love to her hometown and doing practical things for the people.
2a
Summarizing 总结；归纳
While reading, make notes or
underline the main ideas in the text课文.
After reading, write a short
summary in your own words. This can help
you better understand the text.
2b
做记录
划 线
主要思想
总 结
用你自己的话
Reading strategies:
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事实
Tennessee
a traditional kind of music
the southern states of America
Garth Brooks
more than 120 million
( )
2b
Read the passage and complete the fact sheet on page 63
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.
A Country乡村 Music Song Changed Her Life Forever
aboard 出国
为…而争吵
她开始意识到事实上她是多么想念他们。
使得Sarah想到
充满感情
改变
永远
Read the passage carefully and try to master the details of the article.
She came to realize how much she actually missed all of them. 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. 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 属于to a group.
逐渐意识到
宾语从句
自从
已经是
狂热爱好者
传统的
故乡
现代生活
重要性
有关归属感的
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.
Sarah hasn’t been to Nashville yet, but it is her dream to go there one day.
带我们回到
=in the good old days
互相善待
彼此信任
提醒
无偿的
笑
美丽
没去过
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 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!”
做了研究
关于
音乐会
音乐人
像
大部分
已经售出
唱片
现场演唱
see sb. do sth.
First paragraph
1. Who is Sarah
2. Where is she from
3. What does she like
Sarah is a girl who used to fight over almost everything with her family.
She is from America.
She likes American country music.
Read the passage again and underline the main ideas. Then use theunderlined text to write short answers to the questions below.
2c
Second paragraph
1. What is country music
2. What is country music about
Country music is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America.
It’s about laughter, friends, family and the beauty of nature and the countryside.
Read the passage again and underline the main ideas. Then use theunderlined text to write short answers to the questions below.
2c
Third paragraph
1. What is Sarah’s dream
2. Who is Garth Brooks
Her dream is to visit Nashville.
He is a famous country singer who has sold more than 120 million records.
Read the passage again and underline the main ideas. Then use theunderlined text to write short answers to the questions below.
2c
Read the passage aloud.
Use the notes you took to write a short summary of the passage. Write no more than 1 00 words. .
Sarah is an American girl who used to fight over almost everything with her family. While she was studying in England, she heard a country music song which made her think of her family and friends. She became a fan of country music. Country music is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America. It is about belonging to a group and reminds us of a time when people were kind to each other and trusted one another. Sarah's dream is to visit Nashville, and she hopes to see Garth Brooks sing live one day.
2d
Goodbye
