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1、Chat for funA: What kind of music do you like?B: I like A: Why do you like it?B: Because its .rock（摇滚）pop music(流行)country music（乡村）light music（轻音乐）张店九中 胡丛丛A Country Music Changed Her Life ForeverWhen Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything with her family. But five years ago,

2、 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 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.Coun

3、try 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 back to the “good old days” when people were kind to each other and trusted one a

4、nother. It reminds us thar the best things in life are free - laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside.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 th

5、ere is a Country Music Hall of Fame Museum in Nashville. There are also always a lot of great country Sarah has already listened to most of his songs. “Garth is one of the most successful musicians in American history. Hed sold more than 120 million records. I hope to see him sing live one day! ”Par

6、a1Para2Para3Sarahs changeSarahs hobbyCountry musicSarahs dreamPara 1Para 2Para 3Skim and matchTip 1: Skimming means you neednt read each word, just read for the key words.When Sarah was a _, she used to _ almost everything with her family. While she was studying _ in England, she heard a song. She c

7、ame to realize how much she actually _ her family and friends back in the US. Para.1Sarah has changed a lot!teenagerfight overabroadmissedA. home countryB. other countriesWhat will you do if you fight with your parents?Sarahs changeEver since then, she has been a fan of American country music.the so

8、uthern states of AmericaNashville, Tennesseea traditional kind of music Para.2 Para.2Country musicWhats country music? Where it is from: The home of it:It reminds us that: the best things in life are free. Para.2 Para.2laughterfamily and friendsbeauty of nature and the countrysideWhat are the best t

9、hings in life?Underline the key words.The best things in life:For you, what are the best things in life?Whats Sarahs dream?Sarah hasnt been to Nashville yet, but it is her dream to go there one day.Nashville,TennesseeCountry Music Hall of Fame MuseumGarth BrooksSarahs dream: Para.3Read Sarahs dream

10、aloud, following the tape. Para.31.2.3.used to fight over almost everything with a traditional kind It is her dream to .ChangeHobbyCountry musicDream is the home of it.It reminds us .She hopes to .After hearing , she came to realize Mind- mapSummarizingTip 2: Summary can help you better understand t

11、he text.I used to feel bored about my life. 哎，真无聊Later, I was advised to travel around.Then I went to climb the mountains and went to Qingdao to see the sea.There I find the beauty of nature.Now, I find my life colorful, instead of boring!生活真美好！So travelling has changed me.It is my dream to travel a

12、round the world!What has ever changed you?a travel ?A story ?A movie ?A book ?A song ?A person?I used to .a song a persona travela storya booka movieShare your storyLater I met/ saw/ heard/ read .Now I .So . has changed me.Its my dream to one day!Never give it up easily.Once you have a dream, just go for it.Your dream might not come true in one d