八年级新版新目标unit8SectionB.ppt

Unit 8Have you read Treasure Island yet?1a. Who is your favorite singer or musician? Tell your partner why you like him or her.1b. Listen to a conversation between Alex and Dave. Write A for Alex or D for Dave next to each opinion.___ The Toms must be popular. ___ The Toms play pop music. ___ The Toms’ music sounds more like rock. ___ Listening to The Toms is a good way to wake up.D D A D1c. Listen again and take notes.Band name Country Number of people in the band Kind of musicWhy Alex and Dave like to listen to this bandAlex:Dave:The Toms United States Five Pop musicIt’s loud and full of energy and make him excited.It’ll wake him up and make him happy for the rest of the day!1d. Ask your friends and parents what kind of music they listen to and why. How does the music make them feel?What kind of music?Why do they listen to it?How does it make them feel?Friend 1Friend 2Parents2a. 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?A: Do you have a favorite singer?B: Yes, my favorite singer is Avril Ramona Lavigne.A: Where does she come from? B: She comes from Canada. And she is a famous pop singer. A: Why do you like listening her songs? B: Because they make me feel excited.2b. Read the passage and complete the fact sheet on page 63.Summarizing While reading, make notes or underline the main ideas in the text. After reading, write a short summary in your own words. This can help you better understand the text.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 sheA Country Music Song Changed Her Life Foreveractually 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 about belonging to a group. However, country music brings us back to the “good old days” when people were kind to each other and trustedone another. It reminds us that the best things in life are free — laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside.Sarah hasn’t been to Nashville yet, but it is her dream to go there one day. She has already read a lot about the place and done some research on it. She knows that there is a Country Music Hall of Fame Museum in Nashville. There are also always a lot of greatcountry music concerts with famous musicians and singers, like Garth Brooks. Sarah has already listened to most of his songs. “Garth is one of the most successful musicians in American history. He’s sold more than 120 million records. I hope to see him sing live one day!”Where 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: _____________Country Music Fact SheetTennesseetraditional the southern states of AmericaGarth Brooksmore than 120 million2c. 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 used to fight over almost everything with her family when she was a teenager.She is from US.She likes American country music.Second paragraph What is country music?What is country music about?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.Third paragraphWhat is Sarah’s dream?Who is Garth Brooks?Sarah dreams going to Nashville one day.Garth is one of the most successful musicians in American history. He’s sold more than 120 million records. 2d . Use the notes you made in 2c to write a short summary of the passage.Write no more than 100 words.TASK2e . 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.TASK3a. Think of a singer or writer you know well. Make a list of facts about him/her. Think of the following:1. Who is the singer/writer? 2. When did the singer/writer first becomefamous? 3. How and why did he/she first become famous? 4. What famous songs/books has he/she recorded /written? When?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 fee。