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2. 2Bcontent • Text Reading • First Reading • Second Reading • Detailed Study of Text B • Summary of Text B • Time for Fun

3. First reading 1 • First Reading Read the text and then decide whether the following statements are True or False according to the text. 1. Music in America has come from all over the world, beginning with the arrival of Columbus. 2. Modern inventions have changed the way we listen to music and made it a form of international communication, bringing the people of the world together. 3. Singing songs may help people learn English and understand American culture. ( ) F ( ) T ( ) T 1/2

4. First reading 2 • First Reading 4. The first Europeans arrived in America for religious reasons and brought their music with them. 5. Some of the early music was church music and some was for dancing and entertainment. 6. American farmers left the east coast for the west to spread different kinds of church music. 7. The “camp meetings” were held because some people liked to drink and dance together. 8. Many pop musicians achieved their first success at the “camp meetings”. T ( ) ( ) T F ( ) ( ) F ( ) F 2/2

5. Second reading1 • Second Reading Read the text again and answer the following questions. • What has created American music? People coming from all over the world have brought their music with them and the mixing of people and music has created American music. 2.According to the text, what do songs usually remind us of? Some songs remind us of our childhood or youth. Others remind us of the people we love. 3. What is the title of the American National song? “The Star-Spangled Banner”. 1/3

6. Second reading2 4. What role has modern science played in the development of American music? It has changed music. Inventions like records, radio, movies, electric instruments, tape recorders, and videos have changed the way we play and listen to music. 5. What benefit can we have by understanding American music? Understanding American music can help us understand American people, their history and culture. 2/3

7. Second reading3 6. For what purpose did the first British people come to America? For religious freedom. 7. Why did American farmers leave the East coast? To begin new farms further west. 8.Why did the preachers hold camp meetings? To bring the country people together in a large group. 3/3

8. The First American Music Pa_1 • Detailed Study of Text B The first Europeans came to America in 1492 with Christopher Columbus. Since that time people have come to America from all over the world, from Europe, Africa, and Asia, and they have brought their music with them. This mixing of people and music has created American music. 1/6

9. Have come to • Detailed Study of Text B The First American Music The first Europeans came to America in 1492 with Christopher Columbus. Since that time people have come to America from all over the world, from Europe, Africa, and Asia, and they have brought their music with them. This mixing of people and music has created American music. ... have come to America from all over the world... ... have come to America from all parts of the world... all over: everywhere; in every part There were bottles all over the place. I looked all over the house to look for the book. Close 1/6

10. This mixing • Detailed Study of Text B The First American Music The first Europeans came to America in 1492 with Christopher Columbus. Since that time people have come to America from all over the world, from Europe, Africa, and Asia, and they have brought their music with them. This mixing of people and music has created American music. This mixing of people and music has created American music. — The birth of American music has been the result of the mixture of people and music from the different parts of the world. Close 1/6

11. 2pa_2 Music is a very important part of our lives. Music is for dancing, drinking, eating, loving, and thinking. Some songs remind us of our childhood or youth. Others remind us of the people we love. Many important occasions, like weddings and funerals, have special music. Every nation has a national song like the American song “The Star-Spangled Banner”. In the U.S., high schools and colleges have school songs too. 2/6

12. remind Music is a very important part of our lives. Music is for dancing, drinking, eating, loving, and thinking. Some songs remind us of our childhood or youth. Others remind us of the people we love. Many important occasions, like weddings and funerals, have special music. Every nation has a national song like the American song “The Star-Spangled Banner”. In the U.S., high schools and colleges have school songs too. Some songs remind us of our childhood or youth. — Some songs cause us to remember / to have a memory of our childhood or youth. remind someone of/that: to cause someone to remember The music reminded me of my old friends. Please remind me of my promise if I forget it. Close 2/6

13. Many important Music is a very important part of our lives. Music is for dancing, drinking, eating, loving, and thinking. Some songs remind us of our childhood or youth. Others remind us of the people we love. Many important occasions, like weddings and funerals, have special music. Every nation has a national song like the American song “The Star-Spangled Banner”. In the U.S., high schools and colleges have school songs too. Many important occasions, like weddings and funerals, have special music. — People sing songs specially prepared for many special and important events such as weddings and funerals. occasion:n. a particular time, especially when something happens or has happened, or a special or formal event I send you my best wishes on this happy occasion. Close 2/6

14. 2Pa_3 Music is a part of the history of America. It expresses the problems and feelings of its people. As the years pass, the music grows and changes. Modern science has also changed music. Inventions like records, radio, movies, electric instruments, tape recorders, and videos have changed the way we play and listen to music. They have helped to make music an important form of international communication. American music, from the earliest folk songs to modern “pop”, is known around the world. Music is one of America’s most important exports. It brings the people of the world together. Even when people cannot understand the same language, they can share the same music. Many people learn and practice English by singing songs. Understanding American music can help you understand American people, their history and culture. 3/6

15. Have changed the way Music is a part of the history of America. It expresses the problems and feelings of its people. As the years pass, the music grows and changes. Modern science has also changed music. Inventions like records, radio, movies, electric instruments, tape recorders, and videos have changed the way we play and listen to music. They have helped to make music an important form of international communication. American music, from the earliest folk songs to modern “pop”, is known around the world. Music is one of America’s most important exports. It brings the people of the world together. Even when people cannot understand the same language, they can share the same music. Many people learn and practice English by singing songs. Understanding American music can help you understand American people, their history and culture. have changed the way we play and listen to music. — have changed the way in which we play and listen to music In the above sentence “in which” or “that” is omitted after “the way”. We need tools to help us change the way in which we work. I didn’t like the way (that/ in which) she spoke to me. Close 3/6

16. communication Music is a part of the history of America. It expresses the problems and feelings of its people. As the years pass, the music grows and changes. Modern science has also changed music. Inventions like records, radio, movies, electric instruments, tape recorders, and videos have changed the way we play and listen to music. They have helped to make music an important form of international communication. American music, from the earliest folk songs to modern “pop”, is known around the world. Music is one of America’s most important exports. It brings the people of the world together. Even when people cannot understand the same language, they can share the same music. Many people learn and practice English by singing songs. Understanding American music can help you understand American people, their history and culture. communication:n. giving successfully (thoughts, feelings, ideas or information) to other people through speech, writing, bodily movements or signals; understanding each other and having a good relationship Television is an increasingly important means of communication. Good communication is important in any relationship. Close 3/6

17. It brings the people Music is a part of the history of America. It expresses the problems and feelings of its people. As the years pass, the music grows and changes. Modern science has also changed music. Inventions like records, radio, movies, electric instruments, tape recorders, and videos have changed the way we play and listen to music. They have helped to make music an important form of international communication. American music, from the earliest folk songs to modern “pop”, is known around the world. Music is one of America’s most important exports. It brings the people of the world together. Even when people cannot understand the same language, they can share the same music. Many people learn and practice English by singing songs. Understanding American music can help you understand American people, their history and culture. It brings the people of the world together. — Music helps the people of the world to know each other better. bring ... together: to cause people to be friendly with each other The loss of their child brought the parents together. The disaster brought the community together. Close 3/6

18. share Music is a part of the history of America. It expresses the problems and feelings of its people. As the years pass, the music grows and changes. Modern science has also changed music. Inventions like records, radio, movies, electric instruments, tape recorders, and videos have changed the way we play and listen to music. They have helped to make music an important form of international communication. American music, from the earliest folk songs to modern “pop”, is known around the world. Music is one of America’s most important exports. It brings the people of the world together. Even when people cannot understand the same language, they can share the same music. Many people learn and practice English by singing songs. Understanding American music can help you understand American people, their history and culture. share:vt. to have in common She and Reid shared the same tastes and interests. Mike is the only person who shares my opinion. Close 3/6

19. 2pa_4 So, as the song says, “Put a dime in the juke box, baby.” Let’s listen to the music! Native Americans lived in America before Columbus arrived. They had songs for many occasions and they used drums and other musical instruments. Dancing and music was an important part of their life and their religion. You can still hear native American music and see dancing at special festivals. The first British people who came to America were very religious. They came for religious freedom. Their songs were simple and they did not use musical instruments in the church. 4/6

20. 2Pa_5 Soon other people with different forms of the Christian religion arrived in America. They brought different kinds of church music from Europe and they used musical instruments, like the organ and the piano, in the church. Not all early music was church music. Some people liked to drink and dance. Many drinking places opened and fiddle (violin) music and European songs entertained the people. 5/6

21. entertain Soon other people with different forms of the Christian religion arrived in America. They brought different kinds of church music from Europe and they used musical instruments, like the organ and the piano, in the church. Not all early music was church music. Some people liked to drink and dance. Many drinking places opened and fiddle (violin) music and European songs entertained the people. entertain: v. to keep a group of people interested or amused She entertained the children with stories, songs and drama. A museum should aim to entertain as well as educate. Close 5/6

22. 2Pa_6 American farmers soon left the east coast to begin new farms further west. The farms were big and far apart. There were not many towns or churches. Religious leaders, called preachers, rode horses around the country and brought religion to the farm people. To bring the country people together in a large group, these preachers held “camp meetings”. These religious meetings were held in big tents. Sometimes thousands of people went to hear the preachers. Camp meetings often went on for several days. Popular religious songs were sung and the music was very lively. People clapped their hands and tapped their feet to the music. The first camp meeting was held in 1800 and they are still held today. Many pop stars, for example Elvis Presley, first learned to sing and to love music at these meetings. 6/6

23. coast American farmers soon left the east coast to begin new farms further west. The farms were big and far apart. There were not many towns or churches. Religious leaders, called preachers, rode horses around the country and brought religion to the farm people. To bring the country people together in a large group, these preachers held “camp meetings”. These religious meetings were held in big tents. Sometimes thousands of people went to hear the preachers. Camp meetings often went on for several days. Popular religious songs were sung and the music was very lively. People clapped their hands and tapped their feet to the music. The first camp meeting was held in 1800 and they are still held today. Many pop stars, for example Elvis Presley, first learned to sing and to love music at these meetings. coast:n. the land next to or close to the sea We drove along the Pacific coast to Seattle. a hotel on the coast 海滨旅馆 coast guard 海岸警卫队 coast line 海岸线 Close 6/6

24. apart American farmers soon left the east coast to begin new farms further west. The farms were big and far apart. There were not many towns or churches. Religious leaders, called preachers, rode horses around the country and brought religion to the farm people. To bring the country people together in a large group, these preachers held “camp meetings”. These religious meetings were held in big tents. Sometimes thousands of people went to hear the preachers. Camp meetings often went on for several days. Popular religious songs were sung and the music was very lively. People clapped their hands and tapped their feet to the music. The first camp meeting was held in 1800 and they are still held today. Many pop stars, for example Elvis Presley, first learned to sing and to love music at these meetings. apart:adv. if things or people are apart, they have an amount of space between them Joel stood apart from the group, frowning. The two cities are less than 30 km apart. Close 6/6

25. Go on American farmers soon left the east coast to begin new farms further west. The farms were big and far apart. There were not many towns or churches. Religious leaders, called preachers, rode horses around the country and brought religion to the farm people. To bring the country people together in a large group, these preachers held “camp meetings”. These religious meetings were held in big tents. Sometimes thousands of people went to hear the preachers. Camp meetings often went on for several days. Popular religious songs were sung and the music was very lively. People clapped their hands and tapped their feet to the music. The first camp meeting was held in 1800 and they are still held today. Many pop stars, for example Elvis Presley, first learned to sing and to love music at these meetings. go on: to continue without stopping or changing The noise went on for at least two hours. The present state of affairs can not be allowed to go on. Close 6/6

26. clapped American farmers soon left the east coast to begin new farms further west. The farms were big and far apart. There were not many towns or churches. Religious leaders, called preachers, rode horses around the country and brought religion to the farm people. To bring the country people together in a large group, these preachers held “camp meetings”. These religious meetings were held in big tents. Sometimes thousands of people went to hear the preachers. Camp meetings often went on for several days. Popular religious songs were sung and the music was very lively. People clapped their hands and tapped their feet to the music. The first camp meeting was held in 1800 and they are still held today. Many pop stars, for example Elvis Presley, first learned to sing and to love music at these meetings. People clapped their hands and tapped their feet to the music. — People hit their hands each other and hit their feet lightly against the ground in time to the music. 翻译： 人们随着音乐的节拍，拍手跺脚。 Close 6/6

27. Summary • Summary of Text B Music in America has come from all over the world, beginning formally with the arrival of Columbus in 1492. American music has become a part of the history of America, though it has changed a lot because of modern inventions. It has even helped foreigners understand American culture. Its history goes back first to native Americans before Columbus and then to people from Britain and people of other countries, who mainly brought religious music. More recently, it goes back to religious camp meetings held for farmers who moved west in the nineteenth century. Click the title to continue…

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