人版英语八年级（下册）U8.ppt

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? She is an American girl who used to fight over almost everything with her family. She is from the US. She likes country music. 2c Second paragraph What is country music? It is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America. What is country music about? It’s 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? Her dream is to go Nashville one day. Who is Garth Brooks? Garth 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. 2d 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. 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 1. Who is the 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? 3a Think of a singer or writer you know well. Make a list of facts of him / her. Think of the following: 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 you introduced this singer/writer to others? 9. How do you feel about