新目標 八年級下 unit8Section B2 精品課件

1、Section BPeriod TwoWhen I was youngId listen to the radioWaiting for my favorite songsWhen they played Id sing alongIt made me smile.Those were such happy timesAnd not so long agoHow I wondered where theyd goneBut theyre back againJust like a long lost friendAll the songs I loved so well.Yesterday O

2、nce MoreThe Carpenters Click it.Every Sha-la-la-laEvery Wo-o-wo-oStill shinesEvery shing-a-ling-a-lingThat theyre starting to sing. So fine.When they get to the partWhere hes breaking her heartIt can really make me cryJust like beforeIts yesterday once more.In the 1950s, American music was about lov

3、e and money.In the 1960s, songs were often full of anger, and some of them made fun of political leaders. Today country music is a big business. It brings in a lot of money. It reaches all parts of the US, from Los Angeles in the west to New York in the east. It remains much the same as before. For

4、reference A common subject is “the good old days”. In “the good old days”, people thought well of each other. People loved life in the open air. They believed that the best things in life were free: sunshine, laughter, country walks, friends and music.During the 1990s, American country music became

5、more and more popular. Country songwriters were not writing about the modern values of the US, such as money, success or expensive things to buy. Instead they were writing about things that meant something to everyone, like belonging to a group.successbelongone anotherlaughterbeautymillionrecordintr

6、oducelinen. 成功成功v. 屬于；歸屬屬于；歸屬互相互相n. 笑；笑聲笑；笑聲n. 美；美麗美；美麗num. 一百萬一百萬n. 唱片；記錄唱片；記錄v. 錄制；錄音錄制；錄音v. 介紹；引見介紹；引見n. 行；排行；排 country musicforeverabroadactuallyever sincefansouthernmodern 鄉(xiāng)村音樂鄉(xiāng)村音樂adv. 永遠永遠adv. 在國外；到國外在國外；到國外adv. 真實地；事實上真實地；事實上自從自從n. 迷；狂熱愛好者迷；狂熱愛好者adj. 南方的南方的adj. 現(xiàn)代的；當代的現(xiàn)代的；當代的Words Review單擊播放錄

7、音單擊播放錄音Whats the main ideas of each paragraph?Sarah is an American girl and Sarah is an American girl and she loves American country she loves American country music.music.Country is a traditional kind of Country is a traditional kind of music from the southern states music from the southern states

8、of America. It reminds us that of America. It reminds us that the best things in life are free.the best things in life are free.Sarah dreamed to go Nashville Sarah dreamed to go Nashville one day because there has many one day because there has many famous things related to country famous things rel

9、ated to country music.music.Country Music Fact SheetWhere it is from: _What kind of music it is: _A famous country music place in Nashville: _A famous country music singer: _The number of records he has sold: _ a traditional kind of music about belonging to a group, people being kind to each other a

10、nd trusting one anothersouthern states of AmericaCountry Music Hall of Fame Museummore than 120 millionGarth Brooks2bRead the passage and complete the fact sheet.Read the passage again and underline the main ideas. Then use the underlined text to write short answers to the questions below.2c2cUnderl

11、ined 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 southe

12、rn 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 country music concerts wi

13、th famous musicians and singers, like Garth Brooks.Hes sold more than 120 million records.First paragraphWho is Sarah?Where is she from?What does she like?She is from America.She likes country music.Sarah is an American girl who used to fight over almost everything with her family.Second paragraphWh

14、at 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 paragraphWhat is Sarahs dream?Who is Garth Brooks?Her drea

15、m is to visit Nashville.Garth Brooks is a famous country singer who has sold more than 120 million records. Use the notes you made in 2c to write a short summary of the passage. Write no more than 100 words.2d2dSample writing: Sarah is an American girl who used to fight over almost everything with h

16、er 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 wh

17、en 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.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 a

18、lso 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. It is pop music, but it h

19、as 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

20、best friend to Jays songs, and he enjoys the songs, too! 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.2e2eCountry is a _ kind of music from the southern states of America. Nashv

21、ille, Tennessee is the _ of country music. Many songs these days are just _ modern life in the US, such as the _ of money and success, but not about belonging _ a group. However, country music _ us back to the “good old days” when people were _ to each other and trusted _ _. It _ us that the best th

22、ings in life are _ laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside.traditionalhomeaboutimportancetobringskindoneanotherremindsfree American country music in different times Period Songs1990s 1950s 1960s 1) feeling alone in the modern world2) the value of having good friendslo

23、ve getting or losing a boyfriend or girlfriend2) money was also thought to be important1) were often full of anger2) often made fun of political leadersAmerican country music today Results HomeScopeSingersEquipmentSubject1. big business2. brings in a lot of moneyNashville, Tennesseeall parts of the

24、worldnot just from the States, but from all over the worldguitars, pianos, etc. the good old daysAmong the many country music singers, John Denver （約翰（約翰 丹佛）丹佛） is one of the most famous. Popular singersThere are some other well-known country music singers：Kenny Rogers（肯尼（肯尼羅杰斯）羅杰斯）Vince Gill （文斯（文斯

25、基爾）基爾）Shania Twain （仙妮亞（仙妮亞唐恩）唐恩）Taylor Swift （泰勒（泰勒斯威夫特）斯威夫特）Carrie Underwood （凱莉（凱莉安德伍德）安德伍德）In the winter of 2006, Taylor Swift released her first single（單曲）（單曲）Tim McGraw, named after a popular American country singer. Taylor SwiftThink of a singer or writer you know well. Make a list of facts a

26、bout him/her. Think of the questions on page 63.3a3aWrite an article about the singer or writer. Here are some words and phrases you can use.3b3bthe first line in the song / bookthe book/song was written / recorded bysuccessful song / CD / bookenjoyed success inI listen to this song / read this book

27、 whenThe song / book makes me feel useful words and phrasesTranslate the phrases into English. 使某人回想起某使某人回想起某人或某事人或某事 屬于屬于 帶帶回到回到 自從自從 過去常常做某事過去常常做某事 相互相互 回家回家 在國外學習在國外學習remind sb. of sb./sth.belong tobring sb. back to ever sinceused to each otherreturn homestudy abroadLanguage points 部分部分供教師根據(jù)學生學習供

28、教師根據(jù)學生學習理解的實際程度理解的實際程度穿插選擇講解穿插選擇講解1. , but not about belonging to a group.Practise這鋼筆是我父親的。這鋼筆是我父親的。The pen belongs to my father.他是吉他俱樂部的成員。他是吉他俱樂部的成員。 He belongs to the guitar club. belong to: “屬于屬于(某人某人)”或或“屬于屬于(某團體或某團體或組織組織)”等等2. Hes sold more than 120 million records.去年我們種了兩百萬棵樹。去年我們種了兩百萬棵樹。 Las

29、t year we planted two million trees. 上百萬人都在電視上觀看了這場比賽。上百萬人都在電視上觀看了這場比賽。 Millions of people watched the match on TV.million與與thousand，hundred用法一樣：與用法一樣：與具體數(shù)詞連用時，用單數(shù)形式，后面不具體數(shù)詞連用時，用單數(shù)形式，后面不加加-s；與；與of連用表示約數(shù)時，后面必須加連用表示約數(shù)時，后面必須加-s，且不能與數(shù)詞連用，且不能與數(shù)詞連用3. Country music brings us back to the “good old days” whe

30、n people were kind to each other and trusted one another.我和我和Lucy相識好多年了。相識好多年了。Lucy and I have known one another for years.女孩們互相看了看。女孩們互相看了看。 The girls looked at each other. each other與與one another均可表示均可表示“相互相互”。在實際運用中，這兩個短語常可互換在實際運用中，這兩個短語常可互換each other與與one another均有所有格形式，均有所有格形式，即：即：each others，o

31、ne anothersPractise他們坐在那里一動不動，相互望著對方。他們坐在那里一動不動，相互望著對方。They sat there motionlessly, looking into each others / one anothers eyes.4. I hope to see him sing live one day!1) see someone do something: “看見某人做看見某人做某事某事” 英語中有一些表示感知的動詞，如英語中有一些表示感知的動詞，如see (看看)、watch (觀看觀看)、feel (感覺感覺)、hear (聽到聽到)、listen to

32、(聽聽)、smell (嗅嗅)等用于等用于主動態(tài)時，后面可以接名詞主動態(tài)時，后面可以接名詞(或代詞或代詞) + 不不帶帶to的不定式的不定式(或或ing形式形式)Practise我看著他們一個個上了公共汽車，然我看著他們一個個上了公共汽車，然后我們相互揮手道別。后我們相互揮手道別。I watched them get on the bus one by one, and then we waved goodbye to each other.我那會兒看見他正在看電視。我那會兒看見他正在看電視。I saw him watching TV at that time.2) live可作動詞、形容詞或

33、副詞，且用作不可作動詞、形容詞或副詞，且用作不同詞性時發(fā)音有所不同同詞性時發(fā)音有所不同 作動詞時，作動詞時，live讀作讀作/liv/，表示，表示“居?。痪幼?；生存；過生存；過生活生活”等含義。等含義。 作形容詞和副詞時，作形容詞和副詞時，live讀作讀作/laiv/。 在上面的句子中，在上面的句子中，live為副詞，意思是為副詞，意思是“在現(xiàn)場直播；在現(xiàn)場表演在現(xiàn)場直播；在現(xiàn)場表演”Practise李云迪今晚在我們城市舉辦現(xiàn)場演奏。李云迪今晚在我們城市舉辦現(xiàn)場演奏。Li Yundi is playing live in our city tonight.5. It reminds us th

34、at the best things in life are free 我一聽到這首歌就想起了法國。我一聽到這首歌就想起了法國。This song reminds me of France.還需要我再次提醒你嗎？還需要我再次提醒你嗎？Do I have to remind you again?*remind: “提醒提醒”*remind sb. of sb./sth.： “使某人回想起某使某人回想起某人或某事人或某事”6. Sarah hasnt been to Nashville yet, but it is her dream to go there one day. 吉姆已經(jīng)和他的家人去

35、了倫敦。吉姆已經(jīng)和他的家人去了倫敦。Jim has gone to London with his family.你去過北京嗎？你去過北京嗎？Have you been to Beijing?have been to 與與 have gone to *have been to ：“過去曾經(jīng)去過某地過去曾經(jīng)去過某地”，說話，說話時已經(jīng)從該地回來或已經(jīng)從該地去了其他地方，時已經(jīng)從該地回來或已經(jīng)從該地去了其他地方，現(xiàn)在已經(jīng)不在該地現(xiàn)在已經(jīng)不在該地 *have gone to ：“已經(jīng)去了某地已經(jīng)去了某地”，說話時不，說話時不在說話地點，或已到了該地，或在途中，現(xiàn)在在說話地點，或已到了該地，或在途中，

36、現(xiàn)在還未回來還未回來注注: 另附另附word文檔。文檔。 點擊此處鏈接點擊此處鏈接 I like the house but I dont imagine Ill live there _ (永遠永遠). 2. The _ (成功成功) of almost any project depends largely on its manager. 3. This beautiful desk b_ to Lily. 4. They kept looking at _ (互相互相) and smiling.5. As we approached the hall we could hear the sound of _. (笑聲笑聲)foreversuccesselongs根據(jù)提示完成句子。根據(jù)提示完成句子。each otherlaughter6. Can I _ (介紹介紹) my wife?7. He was completely attracted by her _ (美麗美麗).8. M _ technology has opened our eyes to many things.9. I had always been a