八年级上册英语课文

八年级上册英语课文
Unit 1 Friends
Text 1: My New Classmates
Background Information:
This text is about a boy named Tom who tells his mother about his new classmates in school. He describes the different students in his class and their unique personalities.
Text:
Tom: Hi mom! I want to tell you about my new classmates. They are really interesting!
Mom: That’s great, Tom! I would love to hear about them. Tell me more.
Tom: Well, there is Lucy. She is very friendly and always smiling. I think she will be a great friend.
Mom: That’s wonderful. It’s always nice to have a friend who is kind and cheerful.
Tom: Yeah, and there is also Jack. He is really smart. He always knows the answers in class and helps others with their homework.
Mom: Oh, that’s impressive! Having a sm art classmate like Jack can be very helpful.
Tom: And then there is Sarah. She is really funny. She always makes everyone laugh with her jokes and funny stories.
Mom: It sounds like Sarah has a great sense of humor. Having a classmate who can bring laughter is important.
Tom: Yes, and there is also Mark. He is very creative and artistic. He draws amazing pictures and often shares them with everyone.
Mom: That’s fantastic! It’s always interesting to have someone with artistic talent in class.
Tom: Finally, there is Emily. She is very shy and quiet. But once you get to know her, she is really kind and thoughtful.
Mom: It’s nice to have a classmate who is gentle and considerate. Emily sounds like a lovely person.
Tom: Yes, mom, I am really lucky to have such wonderful classmates. I am looking forward to spending time with them in school.
Mom: I’m glad to hear that, Tom. Having good classmates can make a big difference in your school experience.
Summary:
In this text, Tom introduces his new classmates to his mother. He describes their unique personalities and highlights the positive qualities each of them possesses. Tom feels fortunate to have such interesting and friendly classmates, and he is excited to spend time with them in school.。