人教版 八年级下册
Unit 8
Have you read Treasure Island yet?
Section B 2a-2c
Welcome to our music program.
What do you think of the song?
I think this song is very moving(感人的).
It makes me think of my family.
I love this song.
It is full of feelings about returning home.
Music is very powerful.
Sometimes it can change our life.
Today I want to share a story with you about music.
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.
My favorite singer Garth Brooks
I’m a big fan of him.
He has millions of fans.
Let me introduce him to you.
In his songs, traditional culture works well with modern life.
He has made great success.
adj. 现代的，当代的
v.介绍，引荐
introduce sb. to sb. 把某人介绍给某人
n. 迷；狂热爱好者
million num. 一百万 millions of数百万
n. 成功
He has made his first record in 1989.
I hope I can see him sing live. I will love him forever.
adv. 永远
n. 唱片；记录
v. 录制；(录)音
From the title (题目) and the picture, the passage may talk about......
___________ and ____________.
A girl
country music
A country music has _______ the girl’s life forever.
changed
/f?r?ev?(r)/
A. 暂时地 B. 永远地
√
=all her life
阅读策略：通过标题和图片，猜测文章内容。
Prediction
Find out the topic sentence of each para.
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.
Sarah hasn’t been to Nashville
yet, but it is her dream to go
there one day.
Fast reading
阅读策略：中心句通常位于句首或句末。
P62
Summarize the main idea of each para.
Fast reading
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3
About Sarah’s dream
About Sarah’s change.
About country music
Country Music Fact Sheet 简报
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: _______________________________
2b
From the southern states of America.
It is a traditional music.
Country music hall of Fame and
Museum.
Garth Brooks.
More than 120 million records.
( ) 1. How long has Sarah been a fan of American country
music?
A. For four years B. For five years
C. For six years D. For seven years
( )2. Which place is the home of American country music?
A. Los Angeles B. New York
C. Nashville D. California
( )3. American country music reminds us of the best things in life EXCEPT_______.
A. treasure B. laughter
C. the beauty of nature D. family
B
C
A
Fast reading
( )4. What’s the Chinese meaning of the word “records” in the last paragraph?
A. 电影 B. 漫画
C. 小说 D. 唱片
( )5. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Sarah is a singer of American country music.
B. A classical music song changed Sarah’s life.
C. Sarah is a fan of pop music.
D. A country music song changed Sarah’s life.
D
D
Careful reading：para1
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.
1.Where is Sarah from?
A.England B. America C. French
2.What does she like?
A. pop music B. classical music C. country music
3. Sarah used to______________________________________,but now she misses her family because of a_______ ______song.
fight over almost everything with her family
country music
Para1: Who is Sarah?
Sarah
used to _____________ almost _______________________________.
studied__________________in England.
heard_________________________about
_________________________________.
actually missed _________________________.
has been a fan of _______________________.
abroad(在国外）
Careful Reading
fight over
a song full of feelings
American country music
everything with her family
returning home on the radio
her family and friends
.
Tip 2 : Make notes and underline the main ideas in the text.
Careful-reading
Para 1
Sarah's change
When she was
a teenager,
Five years ago,
Ever since then,
She used to __________
almost everything with her family.
She heard a song full of __________________
________________
on the radio.She came to realize how much she actually_________her family and friends.
She has been _______
of American country music.
Country music is important to Sarah.
fight over
feeling about
returning home
missed
a fan
Main idea: When Sarah was a teenager, she _____________________
________. But five years ago, she ______________________________
______________. Ever since then, she___________________________.
used to fight with her
has been a fan of country music
Step 1： 导图梳理
Step 2： 连词成句
阅读策略4：借助思维导图，归纳段落大意。
heard a song full of feelings about
parents
returning home
When she was
a teenager,
Five years ago,
Ever since then,
____________________________
used to fight with her parents
__________________________________
heard a song full of feeling about ...
_________________________________
has been a fan of country music.
时 间 轴
Summarizing 归纳
Sarah’s change
Further think
Have you ever fought with your family as a teenager ?
Did you miss your parents when you were away from them?
What will you say to your parents now?
I come to realize how much you love me. Thank you for your love and care!
After hearing this country music song ,
Sarah changed a lot .
Do you want to listen to this song?
What does this song remind you of?
family
the beauty of nature
大自然的美
home
Careful-reading
Para 2
the home of country music
乡村音乐的发源地
Careful-reading
Para 2
What is country music?
Country music is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America.
What is country music about?
It’s about belonging to a group and reminds us of a time when people were kind to each other and trusted one another.
Para 2
Careful-reading
Para 2
What's difference between many songs these day and
country music?
Many songs these day
Country music
about ___________
such as ___________
about ___________
brings us back to ______________
the importance of money and success
best things in life like...
modern life
good old days
Para 2
Careful reading：para2
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.
Different songs in different times.
country music乡村音乐
southern
modern life
good old days
success
laughter
beauty of nature
money
trust one another
many songs these days
现代音乐
南方的
过去的美好时光
笑声
自然之美
互相信任
现代的生活
成功
金钱
traditional
Nashville
The best things in life are free.
country music
kind
home
remind
Main idea： Country music is _________________________. ___________ is the home of country music. It reminds us that __________________________.
a traditional kind of music.
Nashville
the best things in life are free
Step 1： 导图梳理
Step 2： 连词成句
Have a try
总结 country music
...It reminds us that the best things in life are free ——laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside.
What are the best things in life?
破折号：表示解释说明
laughter /?lɑ?ft?(r)/
A. 哭声 B. 笑声
√
Deeper reading
The writer wants to tell us ___________.
We can use money to buy the best things.
Money isn’t the most important thing in life.
C.We should judge(判断) things by money.
√
Do you agree?
Let’s think
Why could a country music song change Sarah’s life?
It reminded her of __________ (her classmates/ her parents).
She _____________ (felt/ didn’t feel) her parents’ love when she was at home.
She realized the best thing in life was _____ (money / love ).
her parents
love
didn’t feel
Parents’ love is free(无价的).
We can’t use money to buy it.
the best things in life
are free
laughter
family
health
love
smile
happiness
friends
……
beauty of nature
合 作 探 究
Further think
Please cherish
what we have!
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!”
What is Sarah's dream?
Who is Garth Brooks?
What does Sarah hope to do?
Read and underline the answers.
Paragraph 3
/ laiv / adv. 现场表演， 现场直播
Para 3 Sarah’s dream
步骤：
1.确定关键词
2. 定位信息
3. 做好标注
①He is the ________(first/ second) to mix rock elements（摇滚元素） into country music.
②He has sold more than _______ million records.
first
文化背景
Who is Garth Brooks?
/?rek??d/ A. 唱片 B. 影片
√
120
Nashville
Sarah’s dream
dream
梦想
hope：希望
know：了解
①the Country Music Hall of Fame
and Museum
②a lot of great country music
concerts with famous musicians
and singers.
see Garth Brooks sing live one day.
导图梳理
para3:what is Sarah’s dream?
Have a try
Nashville
the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Garth Brooks
Main idea: Sarah’s dream is to go to _________. She knows there is ________________________________________ in Nashville. She hopes to see ______________ sing live one day.
Nashville
the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Garth Brooks
Step 1： 导图梳理
Step 2： 连词成句
总结第三段
Para. 1 Sarah’ s story
Para. 2 Country music
Para. 3 Sarah’s dream
Garth Brooks
After Reading1:
Find The Key Words and Make A Mind Map
1. who
2. where
3. how
1. kind of music
3. about
2. home
go to … to see…
1.who
used to… heard … realized…
miss her…back in the US
Sarah was a teenager
musician
has sold…
a traditional kind
Nashville, Tennessee
the good old days
belonging to a group
the best things in life
2.success
Sarah is an American girl who used to __________________
___________ with her family. While she ____________ in England, she heard a country music song which made her ______________________________. She became _______ country music. Country music is a _________________ music from _________________ of America. It is about __________________ and reminds us of a time when people _____________________ and trusted one another. Sarah’s dream is to _____________, and she hopes to ______________ ________ one day.
fight over almost
everything
was studying
think of her family and friends
a fan of
traditional kind of
the southern states
belonging to a group
were kind to each other
visit Nashville
see Garth Brooks
sing live
2d
Use the notes you made in 2c to write a short summary of the passage. Write no more than 100 words.
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 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.
Sample writing:
a person
a book/ movie/ letter
an English song
an experience
reading
What changed your life?
Listen! What changed my life?
....
Enjoy
Music & Life
Life is like a song.
Sometimes it is high and happy,
Sometimes it is low and sad.
But do remember
we can change for the better.
ever since 可放于句末单独使用，译为“从此之后”
He fell ill at Christmas and has been ill ever since.
他在圣诞节生病了，此后就一直不适。
I met Lucy in primary school and we have been close friends ____.
A. as usual B. again and again
C. sooner or later D. ever since
和往常一样
迟早
Language Points
4. belong to 属于, 归属；是…的成员, 来自(某团体组织)
不能用于被动语态、进行时态
These clothes belong to me. = These clothes are mine.
这些衣服是我的。
belong to sb. = be sb.’s
She belongs to the school computer club.
她是学校计算机俱乐部的成员。
Language Points
--- Whose bike is it?
--- It ____ to me. It’s hers.
isn’t belonged B. wasn’t belonged
C. didn’t belong D. doesn’t belong
{D7AC3CCA-C797-4891-BE02-D94E43425B78}辨析
意义
用法
have / has been to…
去过(已回)
后接表次数的词(once, twice…)
也可以跟never, ever…
have / has gone to…
去了(未归)
一般用Where is sb提问
have / has been in…
在某地待过多久
后接for+时间段或since+时间点
I have been to Xiamen twice. 我去过两次厦门。
--- Where is bob? --- He has gone to Beijing. 他去北京了。
I’ve been in Shanghai for 3 years / since 3 years ago.
我在上海呆了三年了。
5. have/has been to… 去过(已回)
6. record n[C]. 记录；唱片 v. 记录；录制；录音
You should keep a record of your costs.
你应该记下你的各项开支。
keep a record (of…) 记录下(…)
break the record 打破记录
play a record 播放唱片
Can you record the program for me？你能给我录下那个节目吗？
This band is back to US to record their new album.
这支乐队回美国录制新唱片去了。
Language Points
A: Where is your brother?
B: He’s _____ _____ Hangzhou.
A: I have _____ _____ Hangzhou three times. Actually I have _____ ______ Hangzhou for 2 months.
B: That’s nice. I want to be there too because I have never _____ _____ Hangzhou.
用been to, gone to或been in填空。
gone to
been to
been in
been to
一、根据汉语提示完成下列句子，每空一词
1. The game has been downloaded ________(百万) of times.
2. I have many hobbies, _____ _____(例如) swimming, rowing and hiking.
3. He just came back from ________(国外).
4. When you get older, you'll ______ _____(逐渐) realize how much your parents have done for you.
millions
such as
abroad
come to
Exercises
二、根据汉语意思完成英语句子，每空一词
1. 这个发带可能是琳达的，因为她有长头发。
The hair band might _______ ____Linda, because she has long hair. (苏州)
2. 我喜欢随着广播里的音乐起舞。
I like to dance to the music____ ___ _____.
3. 他们经常为了食物和水而相互打架。
They often _____ ____ food and water with each other.
belong to
on the radio
fight over
Exercises
4. 卡尔去过几次长城？
How many times____ Carl ____ ____the Great Wall?
5. 你们应该互相帮助。
You should help _____ ________.
has been to
one another
3a Think of a singer or writer you know well. Make a list of facts about him/her. Think of the following：
1. Who is the singer/writer?
2. When did the singer/writer first become famous?
3. How and why did he/she first become famous?
Jay Chou
In 2001.
His first album Jay came out in 2001 and became popular.
He won many musical awards for it.
4. What famous songs/books has he/she recorded/written? When?
5. How many CDs/books has he/she sold?
6. How did you find out about him/her?
numerous
很多的；数不清的
Through Internet search.
《七里香》《发如雪》《青花瓷》《告白气球》《Mojito》…
“天青色等烟雨，而我在等你。”——《青花瓷》
The sky is blue enough to expect the rain;
for you I’m waiting, however in vain.
7. Is he/she still popular today?
8. Have you introduced this singer/writer to others?
9. How do you feel about his/her music/books?
10. Have you ever played/sung his/her songs yourself ?
Yes, I have.
It makes me recall memories. 往事浮现
Yes, I have.
Yes, he is.
7. famous adj. 著名的, 出名的 (= well-known)
be famous as...
作为…出名
Bruce Lee is famous as an actor.
李小龙作为演员而出名。
be famous for...
因为…出名
Lang Lang is famous for playing the piano.
郎朗因为弹钢琴出名。
be famous to
为…所熟知
The program is famous to many young people. 许多年轻人都熟悉这档节目。
be famous in...
在…出名
Lu Han is famous in China now.
鹿晗现在在中国很出名。
Language Points
来自中国的女科学家屠呦呦因获得2015年诺贝尔奖而闻名世界。
Tu Youyou, a woman scientist from China, is
____________________around the world _______ winning the Nobel Prize in 2015.
famous / well-known
for
8. introduce vt. 介绍, 引见；首次引入、传入
Please allow me to introduce myself.
请允许我介绍自己。
Let me introduce my friend to you.
让我把我的朋友介绍给你。
Where was coffee introduced to Britain from?
咖啡是从哪里传入英国的？
introduce…to... 把…介绍给...；把…引入…
introduction n[C]. 介绍；引进
Language Points
3b Write an article about the singer or writer. Here are some words and phrases you can use.
the first line in the song/book
the book/song was written/recorded by
enjoyed success in
successful song / CD / book
I listen to this song / read this book when...
The song / book makes me feel...
enjoy success in… 在某方面享有成功
n[C]. 行；排
9. line n[C].行列；线路；线条 v. 排队
between the lines 字里行间
hold the line 不要挂电话 (= hold on)
hot / finish / life line
热线 / 终点线 / 生命线
The crowds lined the street.
人群排列在马路两旁。
Language Points
10. treasure
1）n[U]. 财富；金银财宝 n[C]. 珍宝
Health is our treasure. 健康是我们的财富。
The island is full of treasure. 这座岛上装满了金银财宝。
priceless art treasures 无价的艺术珍宝
2）vt. 珍惜，重视 = value
He treasures the watch that his father gave him。
他珍爱他父亲送他的那只表。
Language Points
Ⅰ.?根据句意及所给首字母提示，补全所缺单词。
1. He liked that pop singer so he bought a lot of his?r_________.
2. Boy, it’s time to learn to be independent. You can’t depend on your parents?f________.
3. English is more and more important in the?m_______ world.
4. Most people like the?b_______ of nature.
5. Guangzhou is one of the biggest cities in the?s________?part of China.
records?
forever?
modern?
beauty?
southern?
6. The cartoon was funny and children’s?l________ filled the room.
7. You must work hard. That is the secret (秘诀) of?s_______.
8. I don’t like?r_________ music because it’s too noisy.
laughter?
success?
rock?
Ⅱ.?根据汉语意思，完成英语句子，每空一词。
1.?就我所知，他是流行乐迷。
As far as I know, he is _______ _______ _______ pop music.
2.?我们应该互相帮助解决问题。
We should _______ __________ ____________ to solve problems.
3.?我真的很期待出国留学。
I really look forward to _________ __________.
a fan of?
help each other / one another
studying abroad
4.?那台黑白电视机把我们带回了童年。
The black and white TV _______________ _______ _______ _______ our childhood.
5.?你听过那个乐队现场演唱吗?
Have you heard the band _______ _______?
brings / brought us back
sing live
to
Exercise
( ) 1. The two countries ______________ oil.
A. fight to B. fight over C. fight against D. fight with
( ) 2. When you get older, you’ll ______ know how much your parents have done for you.
A. come in B. come over C. come to D. come from
( )3. ________ is the red sweater?
A. How many B. How far C. How much D. How about
( )4. They _______ in Hangzhou ever since they married.
A. lived B. have lived C. have live D. live
( )5. There _____ all kinds of fished in the sea many years ago.
A. were B. is C. was D. are
B
C
C
B
A
Music is a melody, is some memories, is a story, is sometimes a kind of a company.
音乐，是一种旋律，是一些回忆，
是一个故事，是有些时候的某种陪伴。
