八年级英语下册第四单元课外阅读

Dear Mr Friend,
Ma name is Simon, and I am in Grade 9.I am crazy about foot ball.
I love watching football, reading about football, and, of course. Playing football However, my love of football has become the cause of my problem.
I always play football with my friends after school. We often play for hours and never worry about the time. Sometimes we forget when we need to stop.Then I get into troubles because my parents do not allow me to play outside after 6 p.m.I do not understand and why they are so strict with me.I feel angry sometimes.I believe it is important to develop our hoobbies. They helps us relax and make our lives more interesting.
Is it bad to stay out late to play football? Should I spend less time on it? I really do not know what I should do.I look forward to your valuable advice.
Best wishes.
Simmon
（选自译林版九年级下册Unit 3 Teenger problem）
Aunt Lindas advice page
Anna : I’m worried about my friend Jolin.She wants to be a model and she’s thin .bu t she thinks she’s fat. She’s always on a diet. She’s
getting too thin′but whenever I talk to her about this﹑she gets
angry .How can I help her?
Petter: I went out with a group of friends yesterday.We saw a lady lying in the street.She looked very sick.My friends made jokes about
her and laughed. Though I wanted to help her,my friends told me
not to.It was awful of them to laugh at her,and I regret not saying
anything.I feel ashamed of myself.What should I do in this
situation?
Simmon: I`ve just started wearing braces,but I hate them. I don`t see any advantages in wearing them .My friends all laugh at me and say
bad things about me.I feel emmmbarrassed when I smile or open
my mou th. The braces hurt my teeth, and it’s difficult for me to
eat.I feel it was a mistake for my mother to make me wear these
ugly braces. What do you sugggest?
Julie: I have to share a room with my seven-year-old sister, and she’s driving me mad!She has a habit of playing the piano when I’m studying, and she always takes my things without telling me.I try to keep the room tidy, but she always makes a mess.I love my sister,but sometimes she’s so annoying!What should I do?
（选自沪教版九年级下册unit4 problems and advice）
Dear Mr Friend.
I am Millie and I am a Grade 9 student. I have a problem. But I wonder how I should deal with it.
I have a lot of homework every day.and I have no choice but to finish all of it. I often have to stay up late. Then I find it hard to stay awake the next day.
I know it is important to do my homework and hand it in on time. However. I hardly have any spare time for my hobbies. I really feel bad about that.I often doubt whether it is worth spending so much time on my homework.
I cannot imagine my life without hobbies. I dream of having a long holiday without homework. What should I do? Can you offer me some suggestions? I hope to hear from you soon.
Best wishes.
Mille
（选自译林版九年级下册Unit 3 Teenger problem）
Problem solvers
I find it hard to control my bad moods. I have them a lot I try but I can’t seem to cheer myself up.Do you have any advice?
It’s common to be in low spirits sometimes, but it’s unhealthy to often have bad moods.If you feel yourself getting angry, take ten deep breaths. It’ll help you cool down. If you’re feeling upset, try talking about your problems with somebody you trust.
I always get nervous before tests. I study hard, but when the test starts.
I forget everything. I feel so stupid. What can I do?
Trust yourself. If you study hard every day. you’ll achieve your goals. When you’re taking your exam,pay attention to your answers and don’t think about your grades. If you produce good results.
How can I stop being so shy? I want to make friends. Be popular and talk to people easily, but I’m not sure how.
Most people are shy from time to time, so you’re not alone. If you meet new people, ask them about their interests and their everyday life. It’s a great wa y to break the ice and turn strangers into friends. Start making friendly conversations today. You won’t develop your social skills unless you try.
I’m so upset! I have so much school work to do all the time.and I don’t know how to manage it all. What shou ld I do?
You won’t improve your situation unless you relax. Speak to your parents and your teacher and explain the problem. Then make a plan. You’ll succeed if you do one thing at a time and stick to you plan.
（选自北师大版八年级下册Unit 4 Dealing with problems ）
My name is Danielle. I’m in Grade 9 this year,and I‘m president of the students council at my school.Most junior high schools in Canada have a student council.Members of the councils are chosen by students.
Student councils work to make schools better places to learn.In the council,we share our ideas,interests and concerns with teachers and others. Sometimes, we plan school-wide activities. In December, we decided to raise money for an organization that provides food for poor people in our city. How did we get the money? We organized a special basketball game
in the school gym. Lots of students and their parents came to watch. We sold tickets and in the end we made about ＄300.
During student council meetings, we have to work together,but it’s not always easy for us to reach an agreement. The students are from many different cultures.We have different religions,wear different clothes or speak different languages at home. Sometimes there are serious disputes.Anyway,we are all friends,so we try hard to understand each other.
I think we should work together towards peace in our schools and in the world.We need to learn about different countries and make friends with people from other cultures.
（选自冀教版九年级Unit 7 work for peace
Making school a better place
Danny and Steven haven’t talked to each other for a few days.Will they ever be friends again?
Jenny: I’m glad you agreed to come to my house. Would either of you like a cookie?
Steven: Yes, please! You make great cookies, Jenny.
Danny: I agree.
Jenny: Thank you.I’m glad you can agree on something.
Danny and Steven eat their cookies in silence.They won’t look at each other,and neither of them wants to talk.
Jenny: Now,do you two want to keep silent forever?Do you really want to stop being friends?
Steven: (He looks down at the floor.)
When everyone agrees on a time,it shouldn’t be changed.
Jenny: What do you have to say about that,Danny?
Danny: Some of our teammates had to go to the Old Age Home and help the elders that morning. Everyone else agreed on the new
time. I tried to let Steven know.
Steven:But I didn’t see the message!
Jenny: Steven,I think Danny really tried to reach you.
Danny: (Danny looks at Steven.)Well,next time,I guess I will go to you directly.I’m sorry you missed the game.
Steven: Well,I didn’t check my messages carefully.And I am sorry I hit you with the basketball. I didn’t mean to do it,Danny.
(Slowly,a smile comes across Danny’s face.Then they both begin to laugh.)
Jenny: It’s good to see you are friends again.After all,it ‘just a game! Danny: And it’s only my head!
（选自冀教版九年级Unit 7 work for peace）
Jenny’s Good Advice
Dear Li Ming,
Did you ever have a fight with a good friend? It is a really bad feeling if friends don’t tal k to each other for a couple of days. That’s how I felt last week. You see, I had a big fight with Steven. He and I play on the same basketball team. Our last game was moved to an earlier time, but Steven didn't get my message, so of course he missed the game. He was angry. He threw his basketball, and it hit me. Steven and I were ready to beat each other!
Thanks to Jenny, everything is OK now. We held a meeting yesterday. We had a good talk and solved our problems. We said sorry to each other
I’m happy we are friends again. Friendship is important, and we should not fight over such a small matter.
I have to go now—Steven is knocking at my door. Talk to you soon Danny
Dear Danny,
I am happy that you and Steven are friends again. Remember the old saying: A good friendship makes life happier!
I have had similar experiences. Sometimes friends don’t agree with each
other. But if we can sit down and talk about the problems together, many of them can be solved. We all want peace rather than fighting Jenny is a good peacemaker. We need more peacemakers in the world.
Li Ming
（选自冀教版九年级Unit 7 work for peace）
You must keep to the path
Mr Jackon：Ok, listen up! Before we can enjoy ourselve on the Great wall,there are a few rules and suggesttions, OK?
All: Yes.
Mr Jackson：First，you must keep the path,You mustn't walk along the edge because you might fall and hurt yourself. Is that
clear?
All: Yes.
Mr Jackson：And you have to keep together .You mustn't go off on your own, because you might get lost.
All: No, Mr Jackson.
Daming: Can we have something to eat now? I'm starving！
Mr Jackson：No, you can't, Daming!You only had brekfast an hour ago. I think we should start walking.and then stop at noon for our
picnicBut you shouldn t drink al l the water, because you
may need some later
Betty: Can we go rock climbing？
Mr Jackson: Yes, you can. but you must use ropes You have to think about per sonal safety! And you must have the right shoes
OK,I think that's all. Let:s go down this path, and then we
can cross the stream and climb up to that mountain Then we
can take a look across the countryside
Daming: and have lunch?
Mr Jackson: and then walk along that part of the walL, up there Come on! II leadthe way
Daming: I feel tired already. I may need a rest very soon （选自译林版Module 5 Rules and suggestions）。