The number of records he has sold: _____________

2. Careful reading(2c)

Read the passage again and underline the main ideas. Then use the underlined text to write short answers to the questions below.

First paragraph

①Who is Sarah?

②Where is she from?

③What does she like?

Second paragraph

①What is country music?

②What is country music about?

Third paragraph

①What is Sarah's dream?

②Who is Garth Brooks?

Step 4 Writing

2d Use the notes you made in 2c to write a short summary of the passage. Write no more than 100 words.

e.g.

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.

Step 5 Summary & Exercise

2e Tell something about country music you remember. List questions about what other facts you would like to know about country music.

补充：乡村音乐(Country music)，

又称"乡村与西部音乐" (Country and Western)，是当代音乐的一种风格形式。其根源可追溯至上世纪20年代，起源于美国南部与阿

帕拉契山区，人们公认田纳西州纳什维尔地区是乡村音乐的故乡，并建有专门的乡村音乐博物馆。此音乐风格于70年代在世界各地得以快速普及，受到广大青年的欢迎，并由"乡村音乐"逐步取代了"乡村与西部音乐"的称法。

乡村音乐的曲调，一般都很流畅、动听，曲式结构也比较简单，多为歌谣体、二部曲式或三部曲式。

美国著名的乡村歌手包括约翰· 丹佛(John Denver)、肯尼· 罗杰斯(Kenny Rogers)、加思· 布鲁克斯(Garth Brooks)等

Step 6 Homework

1. Remember the new words and expressions by heart.

2. Write an article about your favorite singer.