下面我們看看怎么樣簡(jiǎn)化否定的從句. 比方有一句話(huà): " 不了解美國(guó)文化的人 能夠欣賞美國(guó)歌曲. " People who don't understand American culture can appreciate American songs. 這句話(huà)可以簡(jiǎn)化為: People not understanding American culture can appreciate American songs. 下面我們作一組練習(xí)多學(xué)學(xué)這 種說(shuō)法. 練習(xí)的內(nèi)容是說(shuō)美國(guó)歌曲在世界各地普遍受歡迎, 連不說(shuō)英文, 聽(tīng)不 懂歌詞的外國(guó)人都喜歡. 現(xiàn)在請(qǐng)你注意聽(tīng)老師念一個(gè)有從句的句子, 然后請(qǐng)你 把從句簡(jiǎn)化, 再說(shuō)出整個(gè)句子. 每作完一句老師會(huì)把句子再念一遍給你聽(tīng).

M: People who can't speak English listen to American songs.

F: People not speaking English listen to American songs.

M: People who don't live in the U.S. sing American songs.

F: People not living in the U.S. sing American songs.

M: People who can't understand the lyrics like American songs.

F: People not understanding the lyrics like American songs.

M: People who don't understand American culture can appreciate American songs.

F: People not understanding American culture can appreciate American songs.

下面我們作一組練習(xí), 一方面談一談美國(guó)的搖滾樂(lè), 一方面學(xué)習(xí)把用來(lái)修飾名 詞的被動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)從句簡(jiǎn)化. 練習(xí)的作法還是由老師念一個(gè)有從句的句子, 比方 "受聽(tīng)眾歡迎, 市場(chǎng)廣大的搖滾樂(lè)在世界各地都聽(tīng)得到." Rock music, which is marketed to a demanding audience,is heard throughout the world. 請(qǐng)你把句子改

為:Rock music,marketed to a demanding audience, is heard throughout the world.

這組練習(xí)里也提到 "美國(guó)鄉(xiāng)村歌曲" country music, "美國(guó)黑人音樂(lè)布魯斯" blues 跟 "早期搖滾樂(lè)" rock-and-roll, 請(qǐng)你在作練習(xí)的時(shí)候一邊注意句子的結(jié) 構(gòu),一邊注意句子的意思.每作完一句老師就把句子再念一遍給你聽(tīng).

M: Rock music, which was influenced by the blues and country music, was first known as rock-and-roll in the 1950's.

F: Rock music, influenced by the blues and country music, was first known as rock-and-roll in the 1950's.

M: Rock music, which is played on the radio everyday, is listened to by millions of people.

F: Rock music, played on the radio everyday, is listened to by millions of people.

M: Rock music, which is performed often by young musicians, is popular with young people.

F: Rock music, performed often by young musicians, is popular with young people.

M: Rock music, which is usually sung in English, is often translated into other languages.

F: Rock music, usually sung in English, is often translated into other languages.

M: Rock music, which is marketed to a demanding audience, is heard throughout the world.

F: Rock music, marketed to a demanding audience, is heard throughout the world.

三.聽(tīng)短文回答問(wèn)題

今天我們要聽(tīng)一篇介紹美國(guó)音樂(lè)的文章. 這篇文章除了提到美國(guó)流行歌曲的種 類(lèi)和特點(diǎn), 還提到這些歌曲在世界各地都受歡迎的原因. 文章里 許多句型和詞 匯都是我們剛才練習(xí)過(guò)的.

現(xiàn)在請(qǐng)你注意聽(tīng).

One of America's most important exports is her modern music. American popular music is played all over the world. It is enjoyed by people of all ages in all countries. Though the lyrics are English, nevertheless people not speaking English enjoy it.

The reasons for its popularity are its fast pace and rhythmic beat. The music has many origins in the United States. Country music, coming from the rural areas in the southern United States, is one source. Country music features simple themes and melodies describing day to day situations and the feelings of country people. Many people appreciate this music because of the emotions expressed by country music songs.

A second origin of American popular music is the blues. It depicted mostly sad feelings reflecting the difficult lives of American blacks. It is usually played and sung by black musicians, but it is popular with all Americans.

Rock music is a newer form of music. This music style, featuring fast and repetitious rhythms, was influenced by the blues and country music. It was first known as rock-and-roll in the 1950's. Since then there have been many forms of rock music, hard rock, soft rock, punk rock, disco music and others. Many performers of popular rock music are young musicians.

American popular music is marketed to a demanding audience. New popular songs are heard on the radio several times a day. Some songs become popular all over the world.

People hear these songs sung in their original English or sometimes translated to other languages. The words may differ but the enjoyment of the music is universal.

現(xiàn)在請(qǐng)你回答三個(gè)問(wèn)題. 回答之后老師會(huì)念出正確答案給你聽(tīng).

第一個(gè)問(wèn)題是:

M: What are some types of American popular music?

F: Country, blues and rock are some types of American popular music.

第二個(gè)問(wèn)題是:

M: What is country music?

F: It features simple themes and melodies describing day to day situations and the feelings of country people.

第三個(gè)問(wèn)題是:

M: Does American music have a wide audience?

F: Yes, it does.