Have you read Treasure Island yet? Unit 8 Have you read Treasure Island yet?

Section B Period Two

Review Discussion Do you have a favorite singer or band? Do you have a favorite song? What facts do you know about your favorite singer, band or song?

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。

乡村音乐的曲调，一般都很流畅、动听，曲式结构也比较简单，多为歌谣体、二部曲式或三部曲式。 美国著名的乡村歌手包括约翰· 丹佛(John Denver)、肯尼· 罗杰斯(Kenny Rogers)、加思· 布鲁克斯(Garth Brooks)等。

When I was young I’d listen to the radio Waiting for my favorite songs When they played I’d sing along It made me smile. Those were such happy times And not so long ago How I wondered where they’d gone But they’re back again Just like a long lost friend All the songs I loved so well. Yesterday Once More

Every Sha-la-la-la Every Wo-o-wo-o Still shines Every shing-a-ling-a-ling That they’re starting to sing. So fine. When they get to the part Where he’s breaking her heart It can really make me cry Just like before It’s yesterday once more.

《昨日重现》 当我年轻时 我喜欢听收音机 等待我最喜爱的歌 我常独自为它伴唱 笑容满面 那段多么快乐的时光 并不遥远 我是多么想知道他们去了哪儿 但是它们又回来了 像一位久未谋面的旧日朋友 那些歌我依旧喜欢

每一声 Sha-la-la-la 每一声Wo-o-wo-o 仍然闪亮 每一声 shing-a-ling-a-ling 当他们开始唱时 如此欢畅 当他们唱到 他让她伤心的那一段时 我真的哭了 一如往昔 这是昨日的重现

Words and expressions country music forever abroad actually ever since fan southern modern 乡村音乐 adv. 永远 adv. 在国外；到国外 adv. 真实地；事实上 自从 n. 迷；狂热爱好者 adj. 南方的 adj. 现代的；当代的

success belong one another laughter beauty million record introduce line n. 成功 v. 属于；归属 互相 n. 笑；笑声 n. 美；美丽 num. 一百万 n. 唱片；记录 v. 录制；录音 v. 介绍；引见 n. 行；排

Objectives To learn how a country music song changed Sarah’s life To learn the new words: forever, abroad, fan, southern, modern, success, belong, laughter, beauty, record, introduce, line…

2b

Country Music Fact Sheet Read the passage and complete the fact sheet. 2b Country Music Fact Sheet Where it is from: _________________________ What kind of music it is: ____________ __________________________________ _______________________ southern states of America a traditional kind of music about belonging to a group, people being kind to each other and trusting one another

A famous country music place in Nashville: __________________________________ A famous country music singer: ____________ The number of records he has sold: _______________________ Country Music Hall of Fame Museum Garth Brooks more than 120 million

Read the passage again and underline the main ideas Read the passage again and underline the main ideas. Then use the underlined text to write short answers to the questions below. 2c Underlined sentences: When Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything with her family. It made Sarah think about her family and friends back in the US.

Underlined sentences: 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. However, country music brings us back to the “good old days” when people were kind to each other and trusted one another.

Underlined sentences: Sarah hasn’t been to Nashville yet, but it is her dream to go there one day. There are also always a lot of great country music concerts with famous musicians and singers, like Garth Brooks. He’s sold more than 120 million records.

First paragraph Who is Sarah? Where is she from? What does she like? Sarah is an American girl who used to fight over almost everything with her family. She is from America. She likes country music.

Second paragraph What is country music? What is country music about? It 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.

Third paragraph What is Sarah’s dream? Who is Garth Brooks? Her dream is to visit Nashville. Garth Brooks is a famous country singer who has sold more than 120 million records.

2d Use the notes you made in 2c to 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 a country music song which made her think of her family and friends. She became a fan of country music.

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.

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. 2e

Think of a singer or writer you know well. Make a list of facts about him/her. Think of the questions on page 63. 3a

Write an article about the singer or writer Write an article about the singer or writer. Here are some words and phrases you can use. 3b the first line in the song / book the book/song was written / recorded by successful song / CD / book enjoyed success in I listen to this song / read this book when… The song / book makes me feel …

Sample writing: My favorite singer is Jay Chou (Zhou Jielun). It took him a few years to become famous. While Jay wrote songs for other pop singers, he also learned recording and sound mixing. His first album was released in 2000, and since then, he was released about one album per year. His albums have enjoyed great success in many countries, and his songs are popular with listeners of all ages.

I like his music very much I like his music very much. It is pop music, but it has a mix of other kinds of music, such as R&B, rap, and rock. Many of his songs are about the world we live in. one of my favorite songs is Dao Xiang, which encourages people not to give up even when life is difficult. I feel happy and full of energy when I listen to his songs. I have introduced my best friend to Jay’s songs, and he enjoys the songs, too!

Review 课时重点回顾 belong to 属于…… see sb. do sth. 看见某人做某事 one another/each other 相互 live 在现场表演 millions of 上百万 …million 几百万

根据提示完成句子。 I like the house but I don’t imagine I’ll live there ______ (永远). 2. The _______ (成功) of almost any project depends largely on its manager. 3. This beautiful desk b______ to Lily. 4. They kept looking at _________ (互相) and smiling. 5. As we approached the hall we could hear the sound of _______. (笑声) forever success elongs each other laughter

6. Can I ________ (介绍) my wife? 7. He was completely attracted by her _______ (美丽). 8. M ______ technology has opened our eyes to many things. 9. I had always been attracted by the idea of working ______ (在国外). 10. What did she ________ (事实上) say? introduce beauty odern abroad actually

Translate and write them down. 1. 事实上，我是个乡村音乐迷。 2. 你们能用英语互相介绍一下对方吗？ 3. 如果你不努力学习，最后成功一定不属于你。 Actually, I’m a big fan of country music. Can you introduce each other in English? If you don’t work hard, the success will not belong to you in the end.

4. 我们常常听到有小孩在街上哭。 5. 他花了上百万建造了这所学校。 6. 乡村音乐让我们想起大自然及乡村的美好。 We often hear the baby cry in the street. He spent millions of dollars building this school. The country music reminds us the beauty of nature and the countryside.

Homework Write a passage about your favorite music.

Preview To preview the new words and expressions To preview where Claudia and Sarah have ever been to