八年级英语下册Unit8HaveyoureadTreasureIslandyet大阅读课件(完整版)

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
Garth Brooks 即 加斯·布鲁克斯 。出生 于1962年2月7日，获得2座格莱美奖， 17次全美音乐奖 24次Billboard音乐奖，入选乡村音乐名 人堂（2012年）拥有6张钻石唱片，9 张冠军，代表作唱片有《Garth Brooks 》《No Fences》、《Ropin' the Wind 》等
TASK
2d . Use the notes you made in 2c to write a short summary of the passage. Write no more than 100 words.
TASK
2e . Close your book. What facts can you remember about country music? Tell a partner. What other facts would you like to know about country music? Make a list of questions.
She likes American country music.
Second paragraph
What is country music?
Country music is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America.
A Country Music Song Changed Her Life Forever
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
他是二十世纪九十年代以来最重要的乡 村歌手，RIAA认证为美国最畅销的艺 人之一，仅次于披头士和猫王，位列第 三位。截止2013年底共发行19张专辑 ，其中9张为冠军专辑，6张获钻石唱片 认证（RIAA），全美唱片销量近7000 万张，全球销量达过2亿张，2012年选 入乡村音乐名人堂。
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.
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!”
one another. It reminds us that the best things in life ar family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside.
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
Third paragraph
What is Sarah’s dream?
Her dream is to go Nashville one day.
Who is Garth Brooks?
Garth is one of the most successful musicians in American history. He’s sold more than 120 million records.
What is country music about?
It is about belonging to a group and reminds us of the good old days when people were kind to each other and trusted one another.
Country Music Fact Sheet
Where it is from:_th__e_s_o_u_th__er_n__s_ta_t_e_s_of America
What kind of music it is:_t_r_a_d_it_i_o_nal A famous country music place in Nashville：__
Who is Sarah? Sarah is an American girl who used to fight over almost everything with her family. Where is she from?
She is from US. What does she like?
Country Music Hall of Fame Museum A music singer:___G_a_r_t_h__Brooks The number of records he has sold: _m__o_r_e_t_h_a_n__1_2_0 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
泰勒·斯威夫特（Taylor Swift） ，1989年12月13日出生于美国 宾夕法尼亚州，美国乡村音乐创 作型女歌手。2010年，第52届格 莱美颁奖典礼在美国洛杉矶斯台
普斯中心举行，泰勒一共得到了 8项格莱美提名，并最终获得年 度最佳专辑、最佳乡村女歌手、 最佳乡村歌曲和最佳乡村专辑4 个奖项。2011年10月，泰勒当选 2011年度公告牌最佳女歌手。11 月9日，第45届美国乡村音乐协 会奖颁奖礼在纳什维尔举行，泰 勒获得年度艺人奖。