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Section B (3a-Self Check)
Unit 8 Have you read Treasure Island yet?
Fill in the blanks according to the article.
used to, hear, call, with, from, abroad, change,
not see, hope, success
Sarah _______ fight over almost everything _____ her parents. Later she ______ a song when she studied _______. The song _________ her life forever. The song is ____ a country music singer ________ Garth Brooks, the _______________ musician in American history. Sarah_____________ the singer yet, but she has listened to many of his songs. She ________ to see him one day.
used to
with
heard
abroad
changed
from
called
most successful
hopes
hasn’t seen
Who is your favorite singer or musician? Why do you like him or her?
Lead-in
A: Do you have a favorite singer ?
B: Yes, my favorite singer is ...
A: Where does she/he come from ?
B: She/He is from ... And she is a famous pop /country music ... singer.
A: Why do you like her/his songs?
B: Because they make me feel excited /relaxed ...
Pair work
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 become
famous?
3. How and why did he/she first become famous?
4. What famous songs/books has he/she recorded/
written? When?
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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 his/her music/books?
10. Have you ever played/sung his/her songs
yourself?
the first line in the song/book
the book/song was written/recorded by
enjoyed success in
successful song/CD/book
I listen to this song/read this book when ...
The song/book makes me feel ...
Write an article about the singer or writer.
Here are some words and phrases you can use.
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Writing
本单元的话题是“文学与音乐”。写作时可以围绕这一话题,用一般现在时、现在完成时来介绍或谈论一位作家、一本书、一名歌手或一个乐队等。写作时首先点明你想写的人或物,然后具体谈谈其相关情况和喜欢的原因,并在短文最后表达自己的感受