人教版英语八年级下册 Unit 8 Section B 2a-2e

2 Use the notes you made in 2c to d write a short summary of the passage.
Write no more than 100 words.
Sample writing:
Sarah is an American girl who used to fight over almost everything with her family. While she was studying in England, she heard country music song which made her think of her family and friends. She became a fan of country music.
What is country music about? It reminds us that the best things in life are free — laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside.
famous pop singer. A: Why do you like listening to her songs? B: Because they make me feel excited.
2 Read the passage and complete the b fact sheet on page 63.
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
Third paragraph
What is Sarah’s dream?
Sarah dreams going to Nashville one day. Who is Garth Brooks?
Garth is one of the most successful musicians in American history. He’s sold more thanБайду номын сангаас120 million records.
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.
2 Close your book. What facts can you e remember about country music? Tell a
partner. What other facts would you like to know about country music? Make a list of questions.
Language points
1. When Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything with her family. used to “过去常常”，后跟动词原形
e.g. She used to sing this song, but now she doesn’t. 她过去经常唱这首歌，但是现在不唱了。
2. Ever since then, she has been a fan of American country music. ever since then “从那时以来”，与现在完 成时连用，要求动词必须是延续性动词。
e.g. Ever since then, I have lived here. 从那时以来, 我就住在这儿。
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 the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. There are also
Have you heard of country music?
Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t. How much do you know about it?
乡村音乐(Country music)，又称“乡村与西部音乐” (Country and Western)，是当代音乐的一种风格形式。 其根源可追溯至上世纪20年代，起源于美国南部与阿帕 拉契山区，人们公认田纳西州纳什维尔地区是乡村音乐的 故乡，并建有专门的乡村音乐博物馆。 此音乐风格于70年代在世界各地 得以快速普及，受到广大青年的 欢迎，并由“乡村音乐”逐步取 代了“乡村与西部音乐”的称法。
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 actually missed all
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.
Country Music Fact Sheet
Where it is from:_t_h_e_s_o_u_t_h_e_r_n__st_a_t_e_s _o_f_A_m__e_r_ic_a_ What kind of music it is:_t_r_a_d_i_ti_o_n_a_l____ A famous country music place in Nashville： _C_o_u_n_t_r_y_M__u_s_i_c_H_a_l_l_o_f_F_a_m__e__a_n_d_M__u_s_e_u_m____ A famous country music singer:_G_a_r_t_h_B__r_o_o_k_s__ The number of records he has sold: __m_o_r_e__th_a_n__1_2_0__m_i_ll_io_n_______
2 Read the passage again and underline the
c
main ideas. Then use the underlined text to write short answers to the questions below.
First paragraph
Who is Sarah? She is an American girl who used to fight over almost everything with her family. Where is she from?
➢ Objectives
To learn how a country music song changed Sarah’s life.
To learn some new words: forever, abroad, fan, southern, modern, success, belong, laughter, beauty, record …
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
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!”
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.
She is from US. What does she like?
She likes American country music.
Second paragraph
What is country music?
Country is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America.
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Discuss the questions with a partner.
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1. Do you have a favorite singer or band? 2. Do you have a favorite song? 3. What facts do you know about your