新目标 八年级下 unit8Section B2 精品课件

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. 属于；归属属于；归属互相互相n. 笑；笑声笑；笑声n. 美；美丽美；美丽num. 一百万一百万n. 唱片；记录唱片；记录v. 录制；录音录制；录音v. 介绍；引见介绍；引见n. 行；排行；排 country musicforeverabroadactuallyever sincefansouthernmodern 乡村音乐乡村音乐adv. 永远永远adv. 在国外；到国外在国外；到国外adv. 真实地；事实上真实地；事实上自从自从n. 迷；狂热爱好者迷；狂热爱好者adj. 南方的南方的adj. 现代的；当代的现代的；当代的Words Review单击播放录

7、音单击播放录音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 （约翰（约翰 丹佛）丹佛） is one of the most famous. Popular singersThere are some other well-known country music singers：Kenny Rogers（肯尼（肯尼罗杰斯）罗杰斯）Vince Gill （文斯（文斯

25、基尔）基尔）Shania Twain （仙妮亚（仙妮亚唐恩）唐恩）Taylor Swift （泰勒（泰勒斯威夫特）斯威夫特）Carrie Underwood （凯莉（凯莉安德伍德）安德伍德）In the winter of 2006, Taylor Swift released her first single（单曲）（单曲）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 属于属于 带带回到回到 自从自从 过去常常做某事过去常常做某事 相互相互 回家回家 在国外学习在国外学习remind sb. of sb./sth.belong tobring sb. back to ever sinceused to each otherreturn homestudy abroadLanguage points 部分部分供教师根据学生学习供

28、教师根据学生学习理解的实际程度理解的实际程度穿插选择讲解穿插选择讲解1. , but not about belonging to a group.Practise这钢笔是我父亲的。这钢笔是我父亲的。The pen belongs to my father.他是吉他俱乐部的成员。他是吉他俱乐部的成员。 He belongs to the guitar club. belong to: “属于属于(某人某人)”或或“属于属于(某团体或某团体或组织组织)”等等2. Hes sold more than 120 million records.去年我们种了两百万棵树。去年我们种了两百万棵树。 Las

29、t year we planted two million trees. 上百万人都在电视上观看了这场比赛。上百万人都在电视上观看了这场比赛。 Millions of people watched the match on TV.million与与thousand，hundred用法一样：与用法一样：与具体数词连用时，用单数形式，后面不具体数词连用时，用单数形式，后面不加加-s；与；与of连用表示约数时，后面必须加连用表示约数时，后面必须加-s，且不能与数词连用，且不能与数词连用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相识好多年了。相识好多年了。Lucy and I have known one another for years.女孩们互相看了看。女孩们互相看了看。 The girls looked at each other. each other与与one another均可表示均可表示“相互相互”。在实际运用中，这两个短语常可互换在实际运用中，这两个短语常可互换each other与与one another均有所有格形式，均有所有格形式，即：即：each others，o

31、ne anothersPractise他们坐在那里一动不动，相互望着对方。他们坐在那里一动不动，相互望着对方。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: “看见某人做看见某人做某事某事” 英语中有一些表示感知的动词，如英语中有一些表示感知的动词，如see (看看)、watch (观看观看)、feel (感觉感觉)、hear (听到听到)、listen to

32、(听听)、smell (嗅嗅)等用于等用于主动态时，后面可以接名词主动态时，后面可以接名词(或代词或代词) + 不不带带to的不定式的不定式(或或ing形式形式)Practise我看着他们一个个上了公共汽车，然我看着他们一个个上了公共汽车，然后我们相互挥手道别。后我们相互挥手道别。I watched them get on the bus one by one, and then we waved goodbye to each other.我那会儿看见他正在看电视。我那会儿看见他正在看电视。I saw him watching TV at that time.2) live可作动词、形容词或

33、副词，且用作不可作动词、形容词或副词，且用作不同词性时发音有所不同同词性时发音有所不同 作动词时，作动词时，live读作读作/liv/，表示，表示“居住；居住；生存；过生存；过生活生活”等含义。等含义。 作形容词和副词时，作形容词和副词时，live读作读作/laiv/。 在上面的句子中，在上面的句子中，live为副词，意思是为副词，意思是“在现场直播；在现场表演在现场直播；在现场表演”Practise李云迪今晚在我们城市举办现场演奏。李云迪今晚在我们城市举办现场演奏。Li Yundi is playing live in our city tonight.5. It reminds us th

34、at the best things in life are free 我一听到这首歌就想起了法国。我一听到这首歌就想起了法国。This song reminds me of France.还需要我再次提醒你吗？还需要我再次提醒你吗？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. 吉姆已经和他的家人去

35、了伦敦。吉姆已经和他的家人去了伦敦。Jim has gone to London with his family.你去过北京吗？你去过北京吗？Have you been to Beijing?have been to 与与 have gone to *have been to ：“过去曾经去过某地过去曾经去过某地”，说话，说话时已经从该地回来或已经从该地去了其他地方，时已经从该地回来或已经从该地去了其他地方，现在已经不在该地现在已经不在该地 *have gone to ：“已经去了某地已经去了某地”，说话时不，说话时不在说话地点，或已到了该地，或在途中，现在在说话地点，或已到了该地，或在途中，

36、现在还未回来还未回来注注: 另附另附word文档。文档。 点击此处链接点击此处链接 I like the house but I dont imagine Ill live there _ (永远永远). 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 _. (笑声笑声)foreversuccesselongs根据提示完成句子。根据提示完成句子。each otherlaughter6. Can I _ (介绍介绍) my wife?7. He was completely attracted by her _ (美丽美丽).8. M _ technology has opened our eyes to many things.9. I had always been a