英语下unit8SectionB.ppt

1b. Listen to a conversation between Alex and Dave. Write A for Alex or D for Dave next to each opinion. _ 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. D D A D 1c. Listen again and take notes. Band name Country Number of people in the band Kind of music Why Alex and Dave like to listen to this band Alex: Dave: The Toms United States Five Pop music Its loud and full of energy and make him excited. Itll wake him up and make him happy for the rest of the day! 2a. 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? A: Do you have a favorite singer? B: Yes, my favorite singer is Avril Ramona Lavigne. A: Where does she come from? B: She comes from Canada. And she is a famous pop singer. A: Why do you like listening her songs? B: Because they make me feel excited. 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. 1. Sarah是一个青少年的时候，她常因几乎所有的事与 她的家人争吵。 2. 她逐渐意识到，事实上她是多么思念他们所有的人 。 3. 自从那时起，她成为乡村音乐的粉丝。 4.然而，乡村音乐带给我们回到善待彼此、信任彼此的 “过去的好时光”。 5.它提醒我们生活最好的部分是免费的笑声，友情，家 人和大自然乡村之美。 6. Sarah还没去过纳什维尔，但有一天能去那里是她的 梦想。 7. 加思是美国历史上最成功的音乐家之一。 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. 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. Country music is a _ kind of music from the _ states of America. Nashville, Tennessee is the _ of country music. Many songs these days are just about _ life in the US, such as the importance of money and _, but not about _ to a group. However, country music brings us to the “good old days” when people were kind to each other and _ one another. It _ us that the best things in life are freelaughter, friends, family and the _ of nature and the _. Sarah hasnt 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. Hes sold more than 120 million records. I hope to see him sing live one day!” 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 Tennessee 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 Who is Sarah? Where is she from? What does she like? She used to fight over almost everything with her family when she was a teenager. She is from US. She likes American country music. Second paragraph What is country music? What is country music about? Country is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America. It reminds us that the best things in life are free laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside. Third paragraph What is Sarahs dream? Who is Garth Brooks? Sarah dreams going to Nashville one day. Garth is one of the most successful musicians in American history. Hes sold more than 120 million records. 1. What do you think _ this dress? Do you think it looks good on me? 2. The little boy was so hungry that he didnt put his spoon _ at all. He just kept on eating. 1 Fill in the blanks with the correct words in the box. of down down of about back up 3. 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. up about back 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. 2 Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words in brackets. joined have read started have learnt 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) any time to read it yet. bought hasnt listened have listened sing saw hasnt had 1. 你曾经吃过鱼和薯条吗？ 2. 我刚刚丢了我的化学书。 3. 我以前从来没去过那个农场。 4. 他已经吃过午饭 一、翻译下列句子： Have you ever had / eaten fish and chips? I have just lost my chemistry book. He has already