(共14张PPT)
The River
Facts about Garth Brooks
In 1987, Garth went to Nashville, Tennessee,
a southern (in the south) state of the US.
Ever since then (from then on), he has
recorded (v.) millions of CDs and has sold
more than 120 million (1,000,000) records.(n.)
He has given many concerts abroad
(in another country). His songs are about
family, friends and the beauty (sth. beautiful)
of nature. He has made a great
success (sth. successful).
I will be his fan (supporter)
forever (for all time).
Who’s your favorite singer
/Which is your favorite band
2. What songs has … sung/played
3. What facts do you know about
the singer, band or song
Tints(提示):
record, million, modern,
ever since, abroad, fan
success, forever
A Country Music Song
Changed Her Life Forever
Reading strategy: Predicting
Look at the title and picture, and
predict what you will read about.
This helps you get ready to get new
information.
Sarah’s dream
Sarah’s changes
Country music
Para1
Para2
Para3
Match the topic of each paragraph.
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.
Underline the main idea when you read.
Sarah’s changes
used to …
heard…
missed…
ever since then
Sarah’s changes
Sarah used to fight with her family.
One day, she heard a country music
song. She missed her family a lot.
Ever since then, she has been a fan
of country music.
Reading strategy: Summarizing(归纳)
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.
Summary(归纳总结):
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 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.
Underline the main idea when you read.
Country music
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 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!”
Sarah’s dream
Underline the main idea when you read.
Read the underlined parts. Discuss in groups
and then write a summary of the passage in your
own words. Use no more than 100 words. At last,
report your summary.
A country music
song changed
her life forever
Sarah, used to, heard, missed
traditional, southern states,
remind, family, friend, the
beauty of nature
dream, Nashville, Garth Brooks
What will Sarah do in the future
Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. (音乐能净化我们的心灵)
~Berthold Aurebach
Music is the medicine of the breaking heart.
(音乐是治疗心灵创伤的良药)
~Leigh Hunt
After learning Sarah’s story, what should we
do in our daily life
Homework
1. Write a summary of the passage.
2. Remember to enjoy music.
Be sure to love life.
