1、Unit 8,Section B Period 2 (2a-3b),Have you heard of country music?Are you interested in country music?,Do you like country music?Who is your favourite singer or band? Why?,Free talk,2a,Discuss the questions with a partner.,1. Do you have a favorite singer or band? 2. Do you have a favorite song? 3.
2、What facts do you know about your favorite singer, band or song?,Michael Jackson,Avril Lavigne,Taylor Swift,Garth Brooks,A: Do you have a favorite singer? B: Yes, my favorite singer is Avril Lavigne. A: Where does she come from? B: She comes from Canada. And she is a famous pop singer. A: Why do you
3、 like listening to her songs? B: Because they make me feel excited.,Pair Work,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
4、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,加斯布鲁克斯(Garth Brooks )是二十世纪九十年代以来最重要的乡村歌手，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20
5、13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(与披头士并列第一)，全美唱片销量近7000万张，全球销量过2亿张，2012年选入乡村音乐名人堂。,Garth Brooks,Read Paragraph 1 and answer the questions.,Who is Sarah?2. Where is she from?,Sarah is a girl, and she used to fight over almost everything with her family.,She is from the US.,3. What does she like?4. Mai
6、n idea: _ _,She likes American country music.,Sarah is an American girl and she loves American country music.,Read Paragraph 2 and answer the questions.,1. What is country music?2. What is country music about?,Country music is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America.,It is ab
7、out belonging to a group and reminds us of a time when people were kind to each other and trusted one another.,Read Paragraph 3 and answer the questions.,1. What is Sarahs dream?2. Who is Garth Brooks?,Her dream is to visit Nashville.,He is a famous country singer who has sold more than 120 million
8、records.,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 Who is Sarah? Where is she from? What does she like?,Second paragraph Who is country music? What is country music about?,Third paragraph What i
9、s Sarahs dream? Who is Garth Brooks?,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.Ever since then, she has been a fan of American country music. Country is a traditional kind o
10、f 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 hasnt been to Nashville yet, but it is her dream to go there one day.There are also always a lot of great c
11、ountry music concerts with famous musicians and singers, like Garth Brooks.Hes 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.,Writing,Sarah is an American girl who used to fight over almost everything with he
12、r 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 w
13、hen people were kind to each other and trusted one another. Sarahs dream is to visit Nashville, and she hopes to see Garth Brooks sing live one day.,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
14、a list of questions.,闭目回想,乡村音乐(Country music)是一种具有美国民族特色的流行音乐，于20世纪20年代兴起于美国南部，其根源来自英国民谣，是美国白人民族音乐代表。乡村音乐的特点是曲调简单，节奏平稳，带有叙事性，具有较浓的乡土气息。 代表人物：John Denver; Kenny Rogers; Garth Brooks,3a,Think of a singer or writer you know well. Make a list of facts about him / her. Think of the following:,1. Who is t
15、he singer/writer? 2. When did the singer/writer first become famous? 3. How and why did he/she first become famous? 4. What famous songs/books has he/she recorded/written? When?,5. How many CDs/books has he/she sold? 6. How did you find out about him/her? 7. Is he/she still popular today? 8. Have yo
16、u introduced this singer/writer to others? 9. How do you feel about his/her music/books? 10. Have you ever played/sung his/her songs yourself?,3b,Write an article about the singer or writer. Here are some words and phrases you can use.,the first line in the song / book the book / song was written /
17、recorded by enjoyed success in successful song / CD / book I listen to this song / read this book when The song / book makes me feel ,1. 引用人物的一部作品，提出问题； 2. 作品来源并引出要评价的对象； 3. 有影响力的作品是什么； 4. 作品的影响； 5. 感受或受启发是什么； 6. 检查语法和词数。,怎样写人物评价,My favorite singer is Jay Chou (Zhou Jielun). It took him few years to
18、 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 has released about one album per year. His albums have enjoyed great success in many countries, and his songs are popular with listeners of
19、 all ages.,I like his music very much. It is pop music, but it has a mix of other kinds of music, such as RB, 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 fu
20、ll of energy when I listen to his songs. I have introduced Jays songs to my best friend, and he enjoys the songs, too!,have been to 与 have gone to e.g. (1) I have been to Beijing. (2) Where is he? He has gone to Beijing. _曾经去过某地，现在不在那里，已经回来了。 _去了某地，还没回来或在路上，可能还在那里。,have been to,have gone to,1.Where
21、is John?He _ the science lab.A. has gone to B. has been to C. went to 2.Where is my sister, mum?She _ to the library. She will be back soon.A. has been B. is going C. has gone D. will go,A,C,活学活用,3.May I speak to Lin Tao?Sorry, he is not in. He _ to Changsha.A. has been B. has gone C. went,B,fan n.
22、迷；狂热爱好者,laughter n. 笑；笑声,football fans,New words,beauty n. 美；美丽,record n. 唱片；记录v. 录制；录(音),introduce v. 介绍，引荐introduce sb. to sb.把某人介绍给某人,line n. 行；排v. 排队,Language points,When Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything with her family.used to 过去常常 She used to sing this song, but n
23、ow she doesnt. 她过去经常唱这首歌，但是现在不唱了。,按要求完成句子。,1. He liked collecting stamps in the past. (改为同义句) He _ _ _ collecting stamps. 2. There was a big stone in the middle of the road. (用used to改写句子) _ _ _ _ a big stone in the middle of the road.,used to like,There used to be,否定句用didnt use(d) to, used not to或u
24、sednt to.He didnt use(d) to get up early. 他过去常常不早起。The river usednt to be clean. 这条河过去不干净。,拓 展,疑问句常用： Did . use(d) to .? Used (.) to .?Did you use(d) to be a teacher?= Used you to be a teacher? 你过去是个老师吗?,反义疑问句She used to live in the country, didnt / usednt she?There used to be a big tree here, didnt
25、 / usednt there?,be used to doing sth. 表示“习惯于做某事” ，to是介词，后需加名词或动名词。 be也可用get等代替。 I am used to shopping alone.我习惯于一个人购物。 She is used to getting up early.她习惯于早起。,链 接,(2013年扬州)The Greens used to live in London and now they _ in Beijing.A. used to live B. are used to live C. are used to living D. are us
26、ed for living,C,（2016黔南州）-How is your grandma? -Shes fine. She used to _ TV at home after supper. But now she is used to _ out for a walk.A. watch; go B. watching; goC. watching; going D. watch; going 【解析】-你的奶奶怎么样？-她很好。她过去常常晚饭后在家看电视。但是现在她习惯了出去散步。used to do sth.过去常常做某事，to是不定式符号，后面接动词原形；be used to doi
27、ng sth. 习惯于某事，to是介词，后面接名词或者动名词作宾语。故选D。,D,（2016黑龙江）My grandfather _ live in the countryside，but now he _ living in the city. A. used to; used toB. got used to; gets used toC. used to; gets used to 【解析】used to do sth过去常常做某事；be/get/become used to doing sth习惯于做某事，根据原文可知这里的意思是我爷爷过去住在乡下，但是现在，他习惯了城市的生活。故选C
28、。,C,(2013四川雅安) My parents _ getting up early on weekdays.A. used to B. be used to C. was used to D. are used to,D,(2013湖南益阳) He used to _ in a small village, but he has been used to _ in a big city . A. live, living B. live, live C. living, living,A,2. Ever since then, she has been a fan of American
29、 country music.ever since then “从那时以来”，与现在完成时连用，动词必须是延续性动词。 Ever since then, I have lived here. 从那时以来我就住在这儿。,I _ scared of dogs ever since a dog hurt me when I was five years old. （2015杭州）A. will be B. wasC. have been D. would be,C,3. , but not about belonging to a group.,belong v. 属于；归于 不可直接接宾语，常和介
30、词to连用，指(主权方面的)“属于”，也指“是(社团、家族、社会阶层的)一员”。The black car belongs to him.那辆黑色小汽车是属于他的。This hat belongs to my sister.这顶帽子是我姐姐的。belong to相当于be sb.s,1) The CD might belong to John. (同义句)2) The backpack belongs to Tom. (就划线部分提问),The CD might be Johns.,Who does the backpack belong to?,-The American warships（
31、军舰） have appeared near South China Sea Islands again. -We must let the Americans know clearly that the islands _ China.（2016湖北）A. come from B. belong toC. care about D. believe in 【解析】come from 来自；belong to 属于；care about 关心；believe in相信。根据题干，可知句意为：美国军舰已经再次出现在中国南海群岛附近。这些岛屿是中国的，即属于中国，应该用belong to，属于。故
32、选B。,B,each other 和one another 同义，并无质上的区别, 一般情况下两者通用，只是one another所指的“互相；彼此”较each other更加笼统。试比较：We both often help each other at school.在学校我们两人经常互相帮助。Teachers would encourage their students to help one another / each other in class.课堂上老师们会鼓励学生之间互相帮助。,4. when people were kind to each other and trusted
33、 one another.,They sat for two hours without talking to each other / one another.他们坐了两小时，相互不说话。 此外，两种表述均有所有格形式 (each others / one anothers)。They sat there motionlessly, looking into each others / one anothers eyes.他们坐在那里一动不动，相互望着对方。,5. It reminds us that the best things in life are freeremind sb. th
34、at +从句 使某人想起某事This book reminds me that I should study hard.这本书提醒我应该努力学习。,remind sb. of / about sth. 提醒某人想起某事This story reminds me of my childhood.这个故事让我想起了我的童年。remind sb. to do sth. 提醒某人去做某事Please remind me to write to my mother tomorrow. 请提醒我明天给我母亲写信。, 这个故事让我想起了我的童年。 This story _ _ _ my childhood.
35、 今天晚上你能提醒我给汤姆打电话吗？ Could you please _ _ _ _ Tom up tonight?,reminds me of,remind me to,call,这些照片使我想起了幸福的童年时代。我很高兴你提醒了我这件事。,These pictures remind me of my happy childhood.,I am glad you remind me of this matter.,（2016达州）-Have you heard of the song “Where did the time go”? -Yes. It often _ the old day
36、s and love of my family when I hear it.A. puts us down B. reminds us ofC. shows us off D. helps us out 【解析】remind sb. of 使某人想起某事；put down 把放下；show off 炫耀；help out 帮助。根据题意，可知这里的意思是当听到时间都去哪儿了，让我们想起了过去的日子和家人的爱。remind sb. of 使某人想起某事。故选B。,B,Dear sister, does the TV show Dad comes back _ our father? Sure,
37、 Dad has been away for about ten years. （2015自贡）A. let you downB. help you outC. remind you of,C,6. Sarah hasnt been to Nashville yet, but it is her dream to go there one day.It is ones dream to + do sth. “做某事是某人的梦想”， it是形式主语，真正的主语是后面的动词不定式to go there one dayIt is my dream to go to America.去美国是我的梦想。
38、,- They are discussing what to do for the disabled. - _ is necessary to provide them with more positions.A. That B. This C. It D. There 【解析】题中真正的主语是后面的动词不定式短语 to provide them with more positions。故正确答案为 C。,英语hall of fame 是一个合成名词，其复数形式为halls of fame, 可用于表示“人”或“场所”。表示“人”时，该词多作为总称表示某一行业的“佼佼者”、“群星”；当用来表示
39、“场所”时，则意为“名人遗物收藏纪念馆”、“名人纪念堂”等。,7. there is a Country Music Hall of Fame Museum ,used to fight over return home on the radio make sb. do sth. think about come to realize ever since,过去常常 争吵 回家 在收音机上 使某人做某事 考虑 逐渐认识到 自从以来,重点短语,the home of such as belong to be kind to sb. trust one another remind sb. tha
40、t have been to do research on hope to do sth.,的家 例如 属于 对某人友好 互相信任 使某人想起 去过 研究 希望做某事,Fill in the blanks. 1. His name is on the book, so it b_ to him. 2. M_ of people go abroad every year.,elongs,illions,Exercise,3. What _ (别的) would you like? 4. Hainan Island is in the _ (south) part of China. 5. He works hard. His s_ is due.,else,southern,uccess,Thank you,
