新目标英语八年级下册Unit 8 Section B 1.ppt

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 importanc 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 trusted one another. It reminds us that the best things in lilfe are freelaughter, 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 great country 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!” 2. Ever since then, she has been a fan of American country music. ever since then 从那时以来，与现在 完成时连用，要求动词必须是延续 性动词。 e.g. Ever since then, I have lived here. 从那时以来我就住在这儿。 3. It reminds us that the best thing in life is free…. reminds sb. that+从句 使某人想起某事 e.g. This book reminds me that I should study hard. 这本书提醒我应该努力学习。 4. Sarah hasn’t been to Nashville yet, but it is her dream to go there one day. It is her dream to + do sth. 做某事是某人的梦想 e.g. It is my dream to go to America. 去美国是我的梦想。 5. I hope to see him sing live one day! 1) see sb. do sth. 表示“看见某人做某事”。类似的感官动词还有：watch, feel, hear, listen to, smell 等用于主动语态时，后面可以接名词（或代词）+ 不带to 的不定式（或v-ing形式）。?? see sb. do sth. 意为“看到某人做了某 事”，强调看到动作的全过程。而see sb. doing sth.意为“看到某人正在做某事”， 强调看到的动作正在进行。例如： Mary saw him clean the classroom. 玛丽看见他打扫教室了。 Mary saw him cleaning the classroom. 玛丽看见他正在打扫教室。 2) live adv. 意为“在现场直播；在