英语人教版八年级下册unit8 section B.doc

Section B 1 (1a-2e)Step 1 RevisionStep 2 Warming upShow some pictures about singers and musicians. Ask and answer:Who is your favorite singer or musician? Why do you like him or her?I like /love because its _Because it sounds _I feel _ when i listen to it.For example:1) I like pop music because it is exciting. I feel excited when I listen to it.2) I love rock music because it is really loud. I feel3) I prefer country music because it is very natural. I feel .Free talk. Whos your favorite singer or musician? Why do you like him / her?Whats your favorite band? My favorite band is . They play music. I like their music becauseStep 3 New wordsLearn the new words: pop, rock, bandStep 4 Listening1b Listen to a conversation between Alex and Dave. Write A for Alex and 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.1c Listen again. Take notes.Fill in the blanks. Dave and Alex are talking about a band _ “The Toms”. They are a _ band, they only started _ earlier this year. But theyve already _ two CDs. There are _people in the band and theyre all teenage _. Alex thinks their pop music is more like _. Their music is _ and full of energy, it makes him _. Dave also likes their music, he says their music _ him happy for the whole day.Step 5 Speaking Work with your partner and make a conversation.For example:A: What kind of music do you like?B: I like country music.A: Why do you like it?B: Because it is so gentle and relaxing. And it makes me feel peaceful.1d Ask your friends and parents what kind of music they listen to and why. How doesthe music make them feel?Make a conversation like:A: What kind of music do you listen to?B: I listen to pop music.A: Why do you listen to it?B: I like it.A: How does the music make them feel? B: It makes me relaxed.Step 7 Discussion & Reading2a 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?Reading guidance1. Read the passage and make notes or underline the main idea of the text.2. After reading, write a short summary in your own words.Reading tasksRead the passage and complete the fact sheet.Country Music Fact SheetWhere 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: _2c Read the passage again and underline the main ideas. Then use the underlined text to write short answers to the questions below. First paragraphWho is Sarah? Where is she from? Wh