人教版英语八下（初二）Unit 8 Section B(1a-1d) (共28张).ppt

band n. 乐队 e.g. Which band do you like? 你喜欢哪个乐队？ Reading: A Country Music Song Changed Her Life Forever Country music is a kind of music that has its roots in the rural southern states of the US. In the past, much of the music consisted of ballads, e.g, slow, romantic songs, but over time, this has evolved as other styles of music. Besides heart-felt lyrics, it demands certain instruments like the fiddle, harmonica and banjo. There are different types of country music, among them are bluegrass, honky tonk , and country rock. Garth Brooks 1. Read the passage and make notes or underline the main idea of the text. 2. After reading, write a short summary in your own words. Read the passage and complete the fact sheet. Country Music Fact Sheet Where it is from: ___________________ __________ What kind of music it is: _____________ Read the passage again and underline the main ideas. Then use the underlined text to write short answers to the questions below. Sarah is an American girl. She likes country music. She is a fan of country music. Country music is a traditional music from the southern states of America. Many songs are about modern life in the US, such as the importance of money and success. Sarah’s dream is to go to Nashville because Garth Brooks is there. She likes to listen to his songs. Garth is one of the most successful musicians in American history. the home of such as belong to be kind to sb. trust one another remind sb. that… have been to do research on hope to do sth. * 西安高新逸翠园学校 史伟锋 Reading: A Country Music Song Changed Her Life Forever Who is your favorite singer or musician? Why do you like him or her? He likes pop. He doesn’t care for rock music. n. 流行音乐 n. 摇滚乐 1. What kind of music do you listen to? 2. Why do you listen to it? 3. How does it make you feel? Ask your friends what kind of music they listen to and why. How does