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Now, lets enjoy some country music * A Country Music Song Changed Her Life Forever 2a Discuss the questions with a partner. 1. Do you have a favorite singer or band ? 2. Do you have a favorite song ? 3.What facts do you know about your favorite singer,band or song ? Learning strategy Summarizing While resding,make notes or underline the main ideas in the next.After reading,write a short summary in your own words.This can help you better understand the next. Third paragraph Second paragraph First paragraph 03 02 01 What is country music? What is country music about? Who is Sarah? What does she like? What is Sarahs dream? Who is Garth Brooks? 2b Read the passage and complete the fact sheet. She used to fight over almost everything with her family when she was a teenager. She likes American country music. Country is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America. It reminds us that the best things in life are free — laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside. Sarah dreams going to Nashville one day. Garth is one of the most ccessful musicians in American history. He’s sold more than 120 million records. 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 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 belonging to a group. However, country music brings us back to the “good old days” when people were kind to each other and trusted one another. It reminds us that the be