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九年级下册英语书仁爱版My Life Is ColorfulLife is like a colorful painting. It contains both sunshine and rain. I am now in the ninth grade and it is a special period in my life.I am a very positive and optimistic person. Every day I study hard to obtain knowledge. I like surfing the internet because it is convenient and I can get the newest news and find different fun things. In addition, I also like to read books, because they can add knowledge and open my mind. No doubt, my biggest hobby is to interact with friends. We often talk about our life and make fun of each other. With these interactions, my life becomes interesting and colorful.I also like to exercise, because it is necessary for my daily life. Exercise can make me have a healthy body and keep me energetic. I often take part in sports games, such as running, swimming, basketball and badminton. Especially in badminton, I have greatly improved my physical quality and hand-eye coordination.I believe that as long as I am positive and optimistic, my life will often be colorful. I will face challenges constantly and them try my best to conquer them. Life is a journey full of challenges. As long as I am in a positive attitude and make full use of my abilities, my life will be full of joy and success.。

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Topic 1 China attracts millions of tourists form all over the worldSection A1a. read and understand(I t’s been two years since Mr. Green came to China. Their daughter ,Susanna , has justcome to live with them. She knows very little about the country.)Susanna: Mom , how much do you know about ChinaMrs. Green : A lot . China is a great country that has about 5000 years of history.There are many places of interest which attract million of tourists from all overthe world every year.Susanna: Is that so Are there any beautiful mountainsMrs. Green : Yes. And some of them are very famous , such as Mountain Tai, MountainHuang , Mount Song and Mount Emei.Susanna: What about riversMrs. Green : There are a great number of rivers in China. Among them , the ChangjiangRiver is the longest one and the second longest is the Huanghe River. They’re thebirthplaces of Chinese culture.Susanna: Anything elseMrs. Green : My dear , I think you should get to know more about China by yourself. Ican fetch you Guide to China. It’s a book which introduces China in detail.Susanna: Thanks , Mom.Example:A: Do you know Mount HuangB: Yes. It’s a mountain with lots of strange pine trees.A: Where is itB: It lies in Anhui provinceA: It’s a place which/ that is worth visinting.B: Yes, let’s go there this summer vacation.Mount Huang/ strange pine trees/ Anhui Provincethe West Lake/ many gardens / Zhejiang ProvinceUnit5 topic1 section B1a. read and understandSusanna: Wow ! What grand buildings ! Why are the roofs of most building yellow Jane: Because yellow was a symbol of imperial power in ancient China.Susanna: What are those animals that are carved on the stonesKangkang: They are dragons. It’s said that they’re powerfulanimals which guard the whole nation. In ancientChina, emperors thought that they themselves werereal dragons and the sons of Heaven.Jane: And the dragon has become a symbol of theChinese nation.Kangkang: That’s correct ! It also plays an important partin Chinese festivals.Susanna: How interesting ! Anything else about dragonsKangkang: Yes, there are a lot of operas , music, paintingsand sayings about dragons.1b. read 1a and choose the correct answer.Susanna, Jane and Kangkang are mainly talking about _______A the Palace MuseumB dragons and colorsC emperorsD dragons, a symbol of the Chinese nation1c. Read 1a and match the words with their descriptions.yellow A a symbol of imperial powerB the sons of Heavendragons C guard the whole nationD a sympol the Chinese nationemperors E play an important part in Chinese festivals2a. Complete the following sentences with the correct attributive clauses based on 1a.1.Jane and Kangkang are showing Susanna around the buildings _______2.Jane thinks yellow is the color _________3.It is said that dragons are powerful animals ________4.It is said that emperors are persons ______5.Chinese people think a dragon is an animal ________Unit5 topic1 section CThe Great WallThe Great Wall of China is one of the greatest wonders of the world. The entire wall , which has many branches, is about 8 800kilometers long. It stretches from Shanhaiguan in the east to Jiayuguan in the west.The construction was begun during the Warring States Period, which was about 2 5oo years ago. The states of Qin, Wei , Zhao, Qi, Yan and Zhongshan all built walls to protect their people. The first emperor, Qin Shihuang, joined all these smaller walls together to make the Great Wall.These early walls that were made of packed earth and wood away in the rain and wind. Little of that wall remains. Most of the wall that can be seen today was built during the Ming dynasty. It was made of stone and brick that would last longer.The Great Wall was first built by ancient people to separate them from their enemies. Those Ming dynasty rulers did not expect that it would later be used to bring tourists into China. It is said that one who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man. The Great Wall is a treasure of Chinese civilization and it is regarded as a symbol of the Chinese nation.1b Read 1a and match the words with their meanings.1 separate a not joined to something else2 enemy b to think or believe that something will happen3 expect c gold or other things that are worth lots of money.4 treasure d a person who hates you and wants to harm you.Material -------------- The Great Wall to _______them for their_____a ______ of Chinese MeaningUnit5 topic1 section D1a Read the following passage and choose the best title for it.A China’s Long History of TeaB China’s Tea CultureC Tea Drinking in China.The home of tea, with has more than 4000 years of history, is China. People throughout China drink tea daily. Of the three major drinks –tea, coffee and cocoa – tea is drunk by the largest number of people in the world. Tea from China, along with silk and porcelain , began to be known by the world over a thousand years ago and has been an important Chinese export since then.The word for tea in different languages came from the Chinese character, “cha”. The English word, “tea’, sounds similar to the pronunciation of it in Xiamen , Fujian Province. The Russians call it “cha’i”, which sounds like “chaye”(tea leaves) as it is pronounced in northern China. The Japanese character for tea is written exactly the same as it is in Chinese, though itis pronounced a little differently.Tea leaves are produced mainly in the south of China, because of the wild climate and rich soil there. Longjing, pu’er, Wulong and Tieguanyin areall famous teas. They’re produced in the provinces of Zhejiang, Yunnan and Fujian.Over the past centuries, Chinese people have developed their unique tea culture, including tea planting, tea-leaf picking , tea making and tea drinking . Tea is also a popular topic in dances, songs , poems and novels.1b Read 1a again and mark T (true) or F (False).1. Chinese tea became world-famous over one thousand years ago. ( )2. The sound of the English word “tea” is similar to that of “chaye” in northern China. ( )3. The written form of the word “tea” is totally the same in both Chinese and Japanese. ( )4. Famous tea leaves in China are produced mainly in the southern part of the country. ( )5. Tea drinking is the only part of the Chinese tea culture. ( )Unit5 topic2 He is really the pride of Chinasection A1a. Read and understand.(Susanna found a picture in the book, Guide to China. Now she is asking Mr. Gao about it )Susanna: , who is the man in the picture: Confucius, a pioneer in the field of education. He was born in theyear 551 . He was a great thinker who had many wise ideas, abouthuman nature and behavior. His main ideas are about kindness and goodmanners.Susanna: Could you tell me more about him: Of course. He was also a famous philosopher whose wise sayingshave influenced many people in different countries. For example , one ofhis famous sayings, “He who learns but does not think is lost;he who thinks but does not learn is in danger”, tells us theimportance of learning and thinking.Susanna: He was really a great man from whom I can learn a lot.2 Put the following sentences in the correct order. Then tell about Confucius’ life story in groups by adding some information from 1a.( ) A But Confucius received a good education when he was young.( ) B At the age of 55, Confucius began to travel around China. He tried to search for good rules of behavior.( ) C And when he was 17, his mother died.( ) D. In his thirties, Confucius began to teach . He spent the rest of his life teaching.( ) E Five years later, he passed away.( ) F When he was 68 years old, Confucius returned to Lu, his home state.( ) G Confucius was born in the state of Lu in the year 551 .( ) H When he was 3 years old , his father died.3Read these wise sayings of Confucius and discuss their meanings with your partner.(1) When I walk along with two others , I may be able to learn from them.(2) What you know , you know; what you don’t know, you don’t know.(3)Learn the new while reviewing the old.(4)Isn’t it a pleasure that friends come to see you from far away(5)Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you.Unit5 topic2 section B1a Read and understand(Susanna and Kangkang are taliking about ZhengHe )Susanna: You know , I am becoming more and more interested in China’s history these days. Could you tell me something about the person named zheng HeKangkang: Sure. Zheng He was born in 1371. He was a Ming dynasty explorer whom we Chinese people are proud of.Susanna: Why do you think he was greatKangkang: Because, as a captain and palace official , he led seven oceanjourneys from 14o5 to 1433. At that time, the compass playedan important role in his sailing. He even succeeded in sailingto the eaas coast of Africa. His last ocean journey was morethan half a century earlier than Columbus’ first journey toAmerica.Susanna: It’s hard to believe ! What a great explorer ! He is reallythe pride of China.Kangkang: Yes. Unfortunately , he died of illness on his way home fromAfrica in 1433.Susanna: Oh , what a shame ! Thank you for telling me so much.Kangkang: My pleasure.1b Read 1a and choose the correct answers..( ) 1. Which dynasty did Zheng He live inA Qin dynastyB Ming dynastyC Han dynastyD Song dynasty( ) 2. How did Zheng He find the direction in the sailingA By the starB By the sunC By the compassD By the wind( ) 3. When did Zhen He pass awayA In 1371.B In 1405C In 1435D In 14332 Combine the following sentences from two to one with who, whom, whose, which or thatby following the example.Example:Zheng He was a Ming dynasty explorer. We Chinese people are proud of him.Zheng He was a Ming dynasty explorer whom we Chinese people are proud of..1. Zheng He led seven ocean journeys. He took over 200 ships and 27ooo people everytime.2. Zheng He died on his way home in 1433. We Chinese people respect him3The ship is about meters long and meters wide.Its size was the biggest.4.The journeys were to develop trade and friendship between China and other countries.The journeys covered more than 30 countries and areas.Unit5 topic2 section C1a. Read and understandLearn the following new words with your dictionary before reading Missile aerospace spacecraft the Pacific OceanInstitute devotion career destinationQian Xuesen --- the Father of China’s MissilesQian Xuesen was born in Hangzhou. Zhejiang Province on December 11, 1911. After his graduation from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 1934, he traveled across the Pacific Ocean to the United States for further study. There he received his Ph. D. degrees in both aerospace and mathematics. After he graduated , he became a teacher as well as researcher who studied rockets and missile theories.He made important contributions to the missile and space programs in China. When he returned to his motherland in 1955 , the country’s space research was almost a blank. In 1956, he set up the first research institute of rockets and missiles. From then on , he was in charge of developing China’s missile , rocket and spacecraft research programs. He was a pioneer in these related fields and was honored as “The Father of China’s Missiles”. He is the pride of the Chinese People.He passed away on October 31, 2009 at the age of 98, but he is a man who still encourage Chinese youth. His devotion to his country was expressed in his saying.,”My career is in China , my success is in China and my destination is in China !” When someone said he could make much more money if he stayed in the United States , he laughed and said , “My family name is Qian , but I don’t like qian”1b. Read 1a and complete the following tasks.What happened to Qian Xuesen in the following years Write them down.1911_____________________________________________________________________1934_____________________________________________________________________1955_____________________________________________________________________1956_____________________________________________________________________2009 ______________________________________________________________________2. Make up conversations by following the example and pay attention to the attributive clauses.Example:A Who is Qian XuesenB: He is a scientist who was honored as “The Farher of China’s Missiles “A: What should we learn from himB His love and devotion to our country.Qian Xuesen / scientist / be honored as “The Father of China’s Missiles”Yuan Longping / scientist/ develop hybrid riceUnit5 topic2 section DFunctionsThen fill in the blanks with the name of the Four Great Inventions.A gunpowderB printingC paper-makingD compass( D ) ( ) ( ) ( )__________________It was a great gift to the world from ancient China. Before it was invented , sailors had to depend on the star to find the right direction . After it was invented , the oceans were open to sail. And many discoveries were made with its help._________________ It was one of the greatest inventions. It is said that in the 3rd century a Chinese man wrote about how to make it. At first, it was used for making fireworks. At the end of the Tang dynasty , people began to use it in wars . The method of making it was brought to the Arab world and Europe in the 13th and 14th centuries.__________________ Before it was invented , the ancient Chinese carved characters on animal bones and stones. China was the first country in the world to make it. During the Western Han dynasty, it was made in some places in China, and was developed in the Eastern Han dynasty by Cai Lun. He made it with bark, ropes and rags._________________ It was developed in the Song dynasty by Bi Sheng. He carved characters on pieces of clay or wood, and then brushed ink on them.. After the characters were printed on paper, the pieces of clay or wood could be used again. Later this technology spread to Korea, Japan and Europe. It was the basic method used at that time.Unit5 topic3 Now it is a symbol of EnglandSection A1a Read and understand(Kangkang has come to Susanna’s house and sees some beautiful pictures hanging on the wall )Kangkang: What beautiful pictures ! What is itSusanna: Oh, that is Big Ben. Long ago , the queen of England knew that many clocks had different times. People were either early or late. She had it built so that everyone would have the same time. Now it’s a symbol of England.Kangkang: Oh ! What about the building that looks like a huge sailing boat Susanna: That is a good description. It’s the Opera House in Sydney, Australia. It’sthe ride of Australians. Do you know the picture below itKangkang: That’s the Statue of Liberty ! It was designed by Gustave Eiffel as a giftfrom France to the USA. It stands in New York Harbor.Susanna: That’s right, but did you know that Eiffel designed not only the Statue ofLiberty but also the Eiffel Tower He was a great leader in the arts.Susanna: . Is this the Eiffel TowerKangkang: Yes, it was built for the International Exhibition of Paris in 1889 Susanna: I really hope I can visit some of these places some day1b. Read 1a and match the following information.Big Ben France for people to have the same timeThe Opera House England like a huge sailing boatThe Statue of Liberty Australia a gift from FranceThe Eiffel Tower the USA for the International Exhibition of Paris in 18891c Work in pairs and talk about two of the pictures on the wall in 1a with the information in 1b.Example:A : It is a tower that/ which is famous for its leaning. It is over 800years old. Do you know what it isB: Got it ! It’s the Tower of Pisa in Italy.The Tower of Pisa / famous for its leaning/Over 800 years / ItalyWindsor Castle / a private home of the queen the White House/ the workplace of the president inIn the UK / over 900 years The USA/ built from 1792 to 1800Unit5 topic3 section B1a. Read and understand(Susanna , Kangkang , and their classmates are asked to make a report about famous people aroud the world. Now they are discussing in class.)Susanna: Hi, Kangkang , who is your heroKangkang: My hero is Abraham Lincoln. Although he was was both poor and didn’t have much education , he never gave up reading books. He became one of the greatest presidents ofthe USA. What about you , SuannaSusanna: Marie Curie is my hero. Not noly did she discover radium but also she won the NobelPrize twice in her lifetime.Kangkang: She was great ! Who did you write about , Li MingLi Ming: I admire Thomas Edison both for his exploring spirit and his great inventions. During hislifetime he invented more than 2000 new things, including the light bulb , the telegraphand photographic film.Kangkang: I think we have learned a lot from the famous people around the world.3. Write sentences by following the example.Tom’s mine a teacher a nurseNot only, I have, Tom, but also, a car neither , he , she , nor , be, an engineer Example: Not only Tom but also I have a car.___________________________________________Probably , you , either , I , or, wrong , be both, and, he , Jack, fire , be________________________________________ ________________________________________Unit5 topic3 section C1a. Read and put the following statements about Abraham Lincoln in the correct order.1. He left home. 2 His father remarried 3 He was elected president4 His mother died5 He set the slaves free. 7 He was born in 18096 He received a law license and became a lawyer 8. He was shot and died the nextdayAbraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky in 1809. His mother died when he was ten years old. Later his family moved to Illinois and his father remarried. The family was poor, so they had to struggle just to live. In Illinois there were neither teachers nor schools , but Lincoln’s stepmother encouraged him to study. He learned to read and write while working on the farm.At twenty-one , Lincoln left home. He soon received a law license and became a lawyer. People trusted him and began to call him , “ Honest Abe”.During the following years , he took a more active part in politics. Soon he wasnot only a highly respected lawyer but also a well-known politician. He was elected the sixteenth president of the United States in 1861, and in the same year the Civil War broke out.The Civil War was between the southern states that wanted to leave the union and form their own country , and the northern states that wanted to keep all the states asone country. The southern states wanted to keep the laws that allowed them to own slaves. Both the northern states and President Lincoln wanted to get rid of those laws.On April 9 , 1865, the Civil War ended and all slaves were set free.Les than a week later, on April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was shot at the Ford Theatre in Washington , . He died the next day from his wounds.1b Read 1a again and mark T (True) or F (False)1. In Illinois, Lincoln studied by himself because there were no schools there. ( )2. Lincoln became a famous lawyer soon after he left home. ( )3. The Civil War broke out after Lincoln had been the president for a year . ( )4. The southern states wanted to break up the country ( )5. On April 14, 1865 , Lincoln died from his wounds. ( )1C Read 1a again and match the words with their meanings.1. struggle A to give somebody hope, courage or support2. encourage B to feel sure that somebody or something is good, right and honest3. trust C someone who works in politics4 politician D to fight or try hard to do somethingUnit5 topic3 section DA The Great PyramidB Seven WondersC The Largest PyramidThe Egyptian pyramids were built around 2560 . The largest one of them is the Great pyramid of Khufu. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the world. The King, Khufu , built the Great Pyramid as his tomb . Studies show that it took 100000 people over 20 years to complete it.The Great Pyramid was considered a unique building in the 19th century . At that time , it was still the tallest building in the world . According to scientific research , the ancient King , Khufu , ordered his men to build the Great Pyramid stone by stone. The biggest stone weighs as much as 15 tons. Each stone was fixed so well , though the ancient workers didn’t have any modern tools. The Great Pyramid has four sides and each side is meters long and meters high. At that time, there were no modern machines or equipment , so how did the ancient Egyptians build the Great Pyramid To this day , it is still a mystery. But many scientists continue to study their methods. The completion of the Great Pyramid shows the wisdom and the achievements of ancient Egyptian working people.2. Here are four pictures of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Match them1. Chichen Itza of Mexico 墨西哥库库尔坎金字塔 2 Colosseum of Italy 意大利角斗场3 Great Wall of China 4 Taj Mahal of India 印度泰姬陵。

仁爱版九下英语课文原文

仁爱版九下英语课文原文and sayings about dragons.1b. read 1a and choose the correct answer.Susanna, Jane and Kangkang are mainly talking about _______A the Palace MuseumB dragons and colorsC emperorsD dragons, a symbol of the Chinese nation1c. Read 1a and match the words with their descriptions.yellow A a symbol of imperial powerB the sons of Heavendragons C guard the whole nationD a sympol the Chinese nationemperors E play an important part in Chinese festivals2a. Complete the following sentences with the correct attributive clauses based on 1a.1.Jane and Kangkang are showing Susanna around the buildings _______2.Jane thinks yellow is the color _________3.It is said that dragons are powerful animals ________4.It is said that emperors are persons ______5.Chinese people think a dragon is an animal ________6.We all know that dragons are the animals ________A which/that play an important part in Chinese festivalsB which/that guard the whole nationC which/that have yellow roofsD which/ that is a symbol of the Chinese nationE which/ that is a symbol of imperial powerF who/ that are the sons of HeavenUnit5 topic1 section CThe Great WallThe Great Wall of China is one of the greatest wonders of the world. The entire wall , which has many branches, is about 8 800kilometers long. It stretches from Shanhaiguan in the east to Jiayuguan in thewest.The construction was begun during the WarringStates Period, which was about 2 5oo years ago. Thestates of Qin, Wei , Zhao, Qi, Yan and Zhongshan all builtwalls to protect their people. The first emperor, QinShihuang, joined all these smaller walls together tomake the Great Wall.These early walls that were made of packed earth and wood away in the rain and wind. Little of that wall remains. Most of the wall that can be seen today was built during the Ming dynasty. It was made of stone and brick that would last longer.The Great Wall was first built by ancient people to separate them from their enemies. Those Ming dynasty rulers did not expect that it would later be used to bring tourists into China. It is said that one who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man. The Great Wall is a treasure of Chinese civilization and it is regarded as a symbol of the Chinese nation.1b Read 1a and match the words with their meanings.1 separate a not joined to something else2 enemy b to think or believe that something will happen3 expect c gold or other things that are worth lots of money.4 treasure d a person who hates you and wants to harm you1c. Read 1a again complete the diagram.Qin dynasty total length_______________ ________________ to______ their people_______________ ________________ purpose-------------- The Great Wall to _______them for their_____ Ming dynasty beginning time_______________ _________________ a ______ of Chinese civilizationMeaning_______________ __________________ a ______ of the Chinese nationUnit5 topic1 section DGrammar Attributive Clauses (II)China is a great country _____ about 5000 years of history.China is a great country ______ has about 5000 years of history.It is a book _____ details about China.It is a book _______ introduces China in detail.That’s correct !And some of them are very famous, such as Mount Tai, Mount Huang, Mount Song andMount Emei.1a Read the following passage and choose the best title for it.A China’s Long History of TeaB China’s Tea CultureC Tea Drinking in China.The home of tea, with has more than 4000 years of history, is China. People throughout China drink tea daily. Of the three major drinks –tea, coffee and cocoa –tea is drunk by the largest number of people in the world. Tea from China, along with silk and porcelain , began to be known by the world over a thousand years ago and has been an important Chinese export sincethen.The word for tea in different languages came from theChinese character, “cha”. The English word, “tea’, sounds similarto the pronunciation of it in Xiamen , Fujian Province. TheRussians call it “cha’i”, which sounds like “chaye”(tea leaves)as it is pronounced in northern China. The Japanesecharacter for tea is written exactly the same as it is inChinese, though it is pronounced a little differently.Tea leaves are produced mainly in the south of China, because of the wild climate and rich soil there. Longjing, pu’er, Wulong and Tieguanyin are all famous teas. They’re produced in the provinces of Zhejiang, Yunnan and Fujian.Over the past centuries, Chinese people have developed their unique tea culture, including tea planting, tea-leaf picking , tea making and tea drinking . Tea is also a popular topic in dances, songs , poems and novels.1b Read 1a again and mark T (true) or F (False).1. Chinese tea became world-famous over one thousand years ago. ( )2. The sound of the English word “tea”is similar to that of “chaye”in northern China. ( )3. The written form of the word “tea”is totally the same in both Chinese and Japanese. ( )4. Famous tea leaves in China are produced mainly in the southern part of the country. ( )5. Tea drinking is the only part of the Chinese tea culture. ( )Unit5 topic2 He is really the pride of Chinasection A1a. Read and understand.(Susanna found a picture in the book, Guide to China. Now she is asking Mr. Gaoabout it )Susanna: Mr.Gao, who is the man inthe picture ?Mr.Gao: Confucius, a pioneer in thefield of education. He was bornin theyear 551 B.C . He was a greatthinker who had many wise ideas, abouthuman nature and behavior. His main ideasare about kindness and goodmanners.Susanna: Could you tell me more about him ? Mr.Gao: Of course. He was also a famous philosopher whose wise sayingshave influenced many people in differentcountries. For example , one ofhis famous sayings, “He who learns but doesnot think is lost;he who thinks but does not learn is indanger”, tells us theimportance of learning and thinking.Susanna: He was really a great man from whom I can learn a lot.Confuciuspioneer In the field of ______________________ thinker Many ideas about human ___________________________and behavior,especially his ideas about _____________and good manners.philosopher Influencing _______ people in different countries with his _________sayings.2 Put the following sentences in the correct order. Then tell about Confucius’life story in groups by adding some information from 1a.( ) A But Confucius received a good education when he was young.( ) B At the age of 55, Confucius began to travel around China. He tried to searchfor good rules of behavior.( ) C And when he was 17, his mother died. ( ) D. In his thirties, Confucius began to teach .He spent the rest of his life teaching. ( ) E Five years later, he passed away.( ) F When he was 68 years old, Confucius returned to Lu, his home state.( ) G Confucius was born in the state of Lu in the year 551 B.C.( ) H When he was 3 years old , his father died.3Read these wise sayings of Confucius and discuss their meanings with your partner.(1) When I walk along with two others , I may be able to learn from them.(2) What you know , you know; what you don’t know, you don’t know.(3)Learn the new while reviewing the old.(4)Isn’t it a pleasure that friends come to see you from far away ?(5)Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you.Unit5 topic2 section B1a Read and understand(Susanna and Kangkang are taliking about ZhengHe )Susanna: You know , I am becoming more and more interested in China’s history thesedays. Could you tell me something about theperson named zheng He ?Kangkang: Sure. Zheng He was bornin 1371. He was a Mingdynasty explorer whom weChinese people are proud of.Susanna: Why do you think he wasgreat ?Kangkang: Because, as a captain and palace official , he led seven oceanjourneys from 14o5 to 1433. At that time, the compass playedan important role in his sailing. He even succeeded in sailingto the eaas coast of Africa. His last ocean journey was morethan half a century earlier than Columbus’first journey toAmerica.Susanna: It’s hard to believe ! What a great explorer ! He is reallythe pride of China.Kangkang: Yes. Unfortunately , he died of illness on his way home fromAfrica in 1433.Susanna: Oh , what a shame ! Thank you for telling me so much.Kangkang: My pleasure.1b Read 1a and choose the correct answers..( ) 1. Which dynasty did Zheng He live in ?A Qin dynastyB Ming dynastyC Han dynastyD Song dynasty( ) 2. How did Zheng He find the direction in the sailing ?A By the starB By the sunC By the compassD By the wind( ) 3. When did Zhen He pass away ?A In 1371.B In 1405C In 1435D In 14332 Combine the following sentences from two to one with who, whom, whose, which or that by following the example.Example:Zheng He was a Ming dynasty explorer. We Chinese people are proud of him.Zheng He was a Ming dynasty explorer whom we Chinese people are proud of..1. Zheng He led seven ocean journeys. He took over 200 ships and 27ooo people every time.2. Zheng He died on his way home in 1433. We Chinese people respect him3The ship is about 151.8 meters long and 61.6 meters wide.Its size was the biggest.4.The journeys were to develop trade and friendship between China and other countries.The journeys covered more than 30 countries and areas.Unit5 topic2 section C1a. Read and understandLearn the following new words with your dictionary before reading Missile aerospace spacecraft the Pacific OceanInstitute devotion career destinationQian Xuesen --- the Father of China’s MissilesQian Xuesen was born in Hangzhou. Zhejiang Province on December 11, 1911. After his graduation from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 1934, he traveled across the Pacific Ocean to the United States for further study. There he received his Ph. D. degrees in both aerospace and mathematics. After he graduated , he became a teacher as well as researcher who studied rockets and missile theories.He made important contributions to the missile and space programs in China. When he returned to his motherland in 1955 , the country’s space research was almost a blank. In 1956, he set up the first research institute of rockets and missiles. From then on , he was in charge of developing China’s missile , rocket and spacecraft research programs. He was a pioneer in these related fields and was honored as “The Father of China’s Missiles”. He is the pride of the Chinese People.He passed away on October 31, 2009 at the age of 98, but he is a man who still encourage Chinese youth. His devotion to his country was expressed in his saying.,”My career is in China , my success is in China and my destination is in China !”When someone said he could make much more money if he stayed in the United States , he laughed and said , “My family name is Qian , but I don’t like qian”1b. Read 1a and complete the following tasks.What happened to Qian Xuesen in the following years ? Write them down.1911_____________________________________________________________________1934_____________________________________________________________________1955_____________________________________________________________________1956_____________________________________________________________________2009 ______________________________________________________________________2. Make up conversations by followingthe example and pay attention to theattributive clauses.Example:A Who is Qian Xuesen ?B: He is a scientist who was honored as “The Farher of China’s Missiles “A: What should we learn from him ?B His love and devotion to our country.Qian Xuesen / scientist / be honored as “The Father of China’s Missiles”Yuan Longping / scientist/ develop hybrid riceUnit5 topic2 section DAttributive Clauses (III)Confucius was a great thinker ____________had many wise ideas about human nature and behavior.He was a Ming dynasty explorer ________ we Chinese people are proud of.Confucius was also a famous philosopher _______ wise sayings have influenced many people in different countries.FunctionsWhat a great explorer ! It’s hard to believe ! Could you tell me more about him ?1a Look at the pictures and match the Four Great Inventions of ancient China with them. Then fill in the blanks with the name of the Four Great Inventions.A gunpowderB printingC paper-makingD compass( D ) ( ) ( ) ( )__________________It was a great gift to the world from ancient China. Before it was invented , sailors had to depend on the star to find the right direction . After it was invented , the oceans were open to sail. And many discoveries were made with its help._________________ It was one of the greatest inventions. It is said that in the 3rd century a Chinese man wrote about how to make it. At first, it was used for making fireworks. At the end of the Tang dynasty , people began to use it in wars . The method of making it was brought to the Arab world and Europe in the 13th and 14th centuries.__________________ Before it was invented , the ancient Chinese carved characters on animal bones and stones. China was the first country in the world to make it. During the Western Han dynasty, it was made in some places in China,and was developed in the Eastern Han dynasty by Cai Lun. He made it with bark, ropes and rags._________________ It was developed in the Song dynasty by Bi Sheng. He carved characters on pieces of clay or wood, and then brushed ink on them.. After the characters were printed on paper, the pieces of clay or wood could be used again. Later this technology spread to Korea, Japan and Europe. It was the basic method used at that time.Unit5 topic3 Now it is a symbol of EnglandSection A1a Read and understand(Kangkang has come to Susanna’s house and sees some beautiful pictures hanging on the wall ) Kangkang: What beautiful pictures ! What is it ?Susanna: Oh, that is Big Ben. Long ago , the queen of England knew that many clocks had different times. People were either early or late. She had it built so that everyone would have the same time. Now it’s a symbol of England. Kangkang: Oh ! What about the building that looks like a huge sailing boat ? Susanna: That is a good description. It’s the Opera House in Sydney, Australia. It’sthe ride of Australians. Do you know the picture below it ?Kangkang: That’s the Statue of Liberty ! It was designed by Gustave Eiffel as a giftfrom France to the USA. It stands in New York Harbor.Susanna: That’s right, but did you know that Eiffel designed not only the Statue ofLiberty but also the Eiffel Tower ? He was a great leader inthe arts.Susanna: . Is this the Eiffel Tower ?Kangkang: Yes, it was built for the International Exhibition of Paris in1889Susanna: I really hope I can visit some of these places some day1b. Read 1a and match the following information. Big Ben France for people to have the same timeThe Opera House England like a huge sailing boatThe Statue of Liberty Australia a gift from FranceThe Eiffel Tower the USA for the International Exhibition of Paris in 18891c Work in pairs and talk about two of the pictureson the wall in 1a with the information in 1b.Example:A : It is a tower that/ which is famous for its leaning. It is over 800years old. Do you know what it is ?B: Got it ! It’s the Tower of Pisa in Italy.The Tower of Pisa / famous for its leaning/Over 800 years / ItalyWindsor Castle / a private home of the queen the White House/ the workplace of the president inIn the UK / over 900 years The USA/ built from 1792 to 1800Unit5 topic3 section B1a. Read and understand(Susanna , Kangkang , and their classmates are asked to make a report about famous people aroud the world. Now they are discussing in class.) Susanna: Hi, Kangkang , who is your hero ? Kangkang: My hero is Abraham Lincoln. Althoughhe was was both poor and didn’t have much education , he never gave up reading books. He became one of the greatest presidents ofthe USA. What about you , Suanna? Susanna: Marie Curie is my hero. Not noly did she discover radium but also she won the Nobel Prize twice in her lifetime.Kangkang: She was great ! Who did you write about , Li Ming?Li Ming: I admire Thomas Edison both for his exploring spirit and his great inventions. During hislifetime he invented more than 2000 new things, including the light bulb , the telegraphand photographic film.Kangkang: I think we have learned a lot from the famous people around the world.1b Read 1a and complete the tableName People theyadmire mostReasonKangkang AbrahamLincoln ______and no much education , never gave up , became one of the famous___________ in theUSA. Susanna MarieCurie_________radium, ________theNobel Prizefortwo times. --------- ThomasEdisonMany great ___________,exploring ____________.3. Write sentences by following the example.Tom’s mine a teachera nurseNot only, I have, Tom, but also, a carneither , he , she , nor , be, an engineer Example: Not only Tom but also I have a car.___________________________________________Probably , you , either , I , or, wrong , be both, and, he , Jack, fire , be________________________________________________________________________________Unit5 topic3 section C1a. Read and put the following statements about Abraham Lincoln in the correct order.1. He left home. 2 His father remarried 3 He was elected president4 His mother died5 He set the slaves free. 7 He was born in 18096 He received a law license and became a lawyer 8. He was shot and died the next dayAbraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky in 1809. His mother died when he was ten years old. Later his family moved to Illinois and his father remarried. The family was poor, so they had to struggle just to live. In Illinois there were neither teachers nor schools , but Lincoln’s stepmother encouraged him to study. He learned to read and write while working on the farm.At twenty-one , Lincoln lefthome. He soon received a lawlicense and became a lawyer. Peopletrusted him and began to call him , “ Honest Abe”.During the following years , he took a more active part in politics. Soon he was not only a highly respected lawyer but also a well-known politician. He was elected the sixteenth president of the United States in 1861, and in the same year the Civil War broke out.The Civil War was between the southern states that wanted to leave the union and form their own country , and the northern states that wanted to keep all the states as one country. The southern states wanted to keep the laws that allowed them to own slaves. Both the northern states and President Lincoln wanted to get rid of those laws. On April 9 , 1865, the Civil War ended and all slaves were set free.Les than a week later, on April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was shot at the Ford Theatre in Washington , D.C . He died the next day from his wounds.1b Read 1a again and mark T (True) or F (False) 1. In Illinois, Lincoln studied by himself because there were no schools there. ( )2. Lincoln became a famous lawyer soon after he left home. ( )3. The Civil War broke out after Lincoln had been the president for a year . ( )4. The southern states wanted to break up the country ( )5. On April 14, 1865 , Lincoln died from his wounds. ( )1C Read 1a again and match the words with their meanings.1. struggle A to give somebody hope, courage or support2. encourage B to feel sure that somebody or something is good, right and honest3. trust C someone who works in politics4 politician D to fight or try hard to do somethingUnit5 topic3 section DConjunctions 连词1. Both Jane and Kangkang _________ (are/ is ) students.2. Not only Jane and Maria but also I ______ (are/ am) tired of having one examination after another.3. Not only I but also Jane and Maria _______(are / am ) tired of having one examination after another.4. Either Tom or his brothers _______(has / have ) to water the flowers.5. Either his brothers or Tom _______ (has / have) to water the flowers.6. Neither he nor you _______( need / needs ) toleave now.7. Neither you nor he _______( need / needs) to leave now.FunctionsThat’s a good description.I really hope I can visit some of these places some day.I think we have learned a lot from the famous people around the world.1a Read and choose the best title for the passage.A The Great PyramidB Seven WondersC The Largest PyramidThe Egyptian pyramids were built around 2560 B.C . The largest one of them is the Great pyramid of Khufu. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the world. The King, Khufu , built the Great Pyramid as his tomb . Studies show that it took 100000 people over 20 years to complete it.The Great Pyramid was considereda unique building in the 19th centuryA.D . At that time , it was stillthe tallest building in the world .According to scientific research , the ancient King , Khufu , ordered his men to build the Great Pyramid stone by stone. The biggest stone weighs as much as 15 tons. Each stone was fixed so well , though the ancient workers didn’t have any modern tools. The Great Pyramid has four sides and each side is 230.4 meters long and 146.5 meters high. At that time, there were no modern machines or equipment , so how did the ancient Egyptians build the Great Pyramid ? To this day , it is still a mystery. But many scientists continue to study their methods. The completion of the Great Pyramid shows the wisdom and the achievements of ancient Egyptian working people.1b Read 1a again and complete the table.The Great Pyramid Country HistoryUse MaterialLength Number of workersHeightMystery 秘密Significance意义2. Here are four pictures of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Match them1. Chichen Itza of Mexico 墨西哥库库尔坎金字塔2 Colosseum of Italy 意大利角斗场3 Great Wall of China4 Taj Mahal of India 印度泰姬陵。

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Unit 5 China and the worldTopic 1 China attracts millions of tourists form all over the worldSection A1a. read and understand(I t’s been two years since Mr. Green came to China. Their daughter ,Susanna , has just come tolive with them. She knows very little about the country.)Susanna: Mom , how much do you know about China ?Mrs. Green : A lot . China is a great country that has about 5000 years of history.There are many places of interest which attract million of tourists from all over the world every year.Susanna: Is that so ? Are there any beautiful mountains ?Mrs. Green : Yes. And some of them are very famous , such as Mountain Tai, Mountain Huang , MountSong and MountEmei.Susanna: What about rivers?Mrs. Green : There are a great number of rivers in China. Among them , the Changjiang River is the longest one and the second longest is the Huanghe River. They’re the birthplaces of Chinese culture.Susanna: Anything else ?Mrs. Green : My dear , I think you should get to know more about China by yourself. I can fetch you Guide to China. It’s a book which introduces China in detail. Susanna: Thanks , Mom.Example:A: Do you know MountHuang ?B: Yes. It’s a mountain with lots of strange pine trees.A: Where is it ?B: It lies in Anhui provinceA: It’s a place which/ that is worth visinting.B: Yes, let’s go there this summer vacation. MountHuang/ strange pine trees/ AnhuiProvincethe WestLake/ many gardens / ZhejiangProvince1a. read and understandSusanna: Wow ! What grand buildings ! Why are the roofs of most building yellow ? Jane: Because yellow was a symbol of imperial power in ancient China.Susanna: What are those animals that are carved on the stones ?Kangkang: They are dragons. It’s said that they’re powerfulanimals which guard the whole nation. In ancientChina, emperors thought that they themselves werereal dragons and the sons of Heaven.Jane: And the dragon has become a symbol of theChinese nation.Kangkang: That’s correct ! It also plays an important partin Chinese festivals.Susanna: How interesting ! Anything else about dragons ?Kangkang: Yes, there are a lot of operas , music, paintingsand sayings about dragons.1b. read 1a and choose the correct answer.Susanna, Jane and Kangkang are mainly talking about _______A the Palace MuseumB dragons and colorsC emperorsD dragons, a symbol of the Chinese nation1c. Read 1a and match the words with their descriptions.yellow A a symbol of imperial powerB the sons of Heavendragons C guard the whole nationD a sympol the Chinese nationemperors E play an important part in Chinese festivals2a. Complete the following sentences with the correct attributive clauses based on 1a.1.Jane and Kangkang are showing Susanna around the buildings _______2.Jane thinks yellow is the color _________3.It is said that dragons are powerful animals ________4.It is said that emperors are persons ______5.Chinese people think a dragon is an animal ________The Great WallThe Great Wall of China is one of the greatest wonders of the world. The entire wall , which has many branches, is about 8 800kilometers long. It stretches fromShanhaiguan in the east to Jiayuguan in the west.The construction was begun during the Warring StatesPeriod, which was about 2 5oo years ago. The states ofQin, Wei , Zhao, Qi, Yan and Zhongshan all built walls toprotect their people. The first emperor, Qin Shihuang, joinedall these smaller walls together to make the Great Wall.These early walls that were made of packed earthand wood away in the rain and wind. Little of that wallremains. Most of the wall that can be seen today wasbuilt during the Ming dynasty. It was made of stone and brick that would last longer.The Great Wall was first built by ancient people to separate them from their enemies. Those Ming dynasty rulers did not expect that it would later be used to bring tourists into China. It is said that one who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man. The Great Wall is a treasure of Chinese civilization and it is regarded as a symbol of the Chinese nation.1b Read 1a and match the words with their meanings.1 separate a not joined to something else2 enemy b to think or believe that something will happen3 expect c gold or other things that are worth lots of money.4 treasure d a person who hates you and wants to harm youto______ their peopleto _______them for their_____a ______ of Chinese civilizationa ______ of the Chinese nation1a Read the following passage and choose the best title for it.A China’s Long History of TeaB China’s Tea CultureC Tea Drinking in China.The home of tea, with has more than 4000 years of history, is China. People throughout China drink tea daily. Of the three major drinks –tea, coffee and cocoa – tea is drunk by the largest number of people in the world. Tea from China, along with silk and porcelain , began to be known by the world over a thousand years ago and hasbeen an important Chinese export since then.The word for tea in different languages came from theChinese character, “cha”. The English word, “tea’, sounds similar tothe pronunciation of it in Xiamen , Fujian Province.The Russianscall it “cha’i”, which sounds like “chaye”(tea leaves) as it ispronounced in northern China. The Japanese character for teais written exactly the same as it is in Chinese, though it ispronounced a little differently.Tea leaves are produced mainly in the south of China,because of the wild climate and rich soil there. Longjing, pu’er, Wulong and Tieguanyin are all famous teas. They’re produced in the provinces of Zhejiang, Yunnan and Fujian.Over the past centuries, Chinese people have developed their unique tea culture, including tea planting, tea-leaf picking , tea making and tea drinking . Tea is also a popular topic in dances, songs , poems and novels.1b Read 1a again and mark T (true) or F (False).1. Chinese tea became world-famous over one thousand years ago. ( )2. The sound of the English word “tea”is similar to that of “chaye” in northern China. ( )3. The written form of the word “tea” is totally the same in both Chinese and Japanese. ( )4. Famous tea leaves in China are produced mainly in the southern part of the country. ( )5. Tea drinking is the only part of the Chinese tea culture. ( )Unit5 topic2He is really the pride of Chinasection A1a. Read and understand.(Susanna found a picture in the book, Guide to China. Now she is asking Mr. Gao about it )Susanna: Mr.Gao, who is the man in the picture ?Mr.Gao: Confucius, a pioneer in the field of education. He was born in theyear 551 B.C . He was a great thinker who had many wise ideas, abouthuman nature and behavior. His main ideas are about kindness and goodmanners.Susanna: Could you tell me more about him ?Mr.Gao: Of course. He was also a famous philosopher whose wise sayingshave influenced many people in different countries. For example , one ofhis famous sayings, “He who learns but does not think is lost;he who thinks but does not learn is in danger”, tells us theimportance of learning and thinking.Susanna: He was really a great man from whom I can learn a lot.2 Put the following sentences in the correct order. Then tell about Confucius’life story in groups by adding some information from 1a.( ) A But Confucius received a good education when he was young.( ) B At the age of 55, Confucius began to travel around China. He tried to search for good rules of behavior.( ) C And when he was 17, his mother died.( ) D. In his thirties, Confucius began to teach . He spent the rest of his life teaching.( ) E Five years later, he passed away.( ) F When he was 68 years old, Confucius returned to Lu, his home state.( ) G Confucius was born in the state of Lu in the year 551 B.C.( ) H When he was 3 years old , his father died.3Read these wise sayings of Confucius and discuss their meanings with your partner.(1) When I walk along with two others , I may be able to learn from them.(2) What you know , you know; what you don’t know, you don’t know.(3)Learn the new while reviewing the old.(4)Isn’t it a pleasure that friends come to see you from far away ?(5)Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you.1a Read and understand(Susanna and Kangkang are taliking about ZhengHe )Susanna: You know , I am becoming more and more interested in China’s history these days. Could you tell me something about the person named zheng He ?Kangkang: Sure. Zheng He was born in 1371. He was a Ming dynasty explorer whom we Chinese people are proud of.Susanna: Why do you think he was great ?Kangkang: Because, as a captain and palace official , he led seven oceanjourneys from 14o5 to 1433. At that time, the compass playedan important role in his sailing. He even succeeded in sailingto the eaas coast of Africa. His last ocean journey was morethan half a century earlier than Columbus’first journey toAmerica.Susanna: It’s hard to believe ! What a great explorer ! He is reallythe pride of China.Kangkang: Yes. Unfortunately , he died of illness on his way home fromAfrica in 1433.Susanna: Oh , what a shame ! Thank you for telling me so much.Kangkang: My pleasure.1b Read 1a and choose the correct answers..( ) 1. Which dynasty did Zheng He live in ?A Qin dynastyB Ming dynastyC Han dynastyD Song dynasty( ) 2. How did Zheng He find the direction in the sailing ?A By the starB By the sunC By the compassD By the wind( ) 3. When did Zhen He pass away ?A In 1371.B In 1405C In 1435D In 14332 Combine the following sentences from two to one with who, whom, whose, which or that by following the example.Example:Zheng He was a Ming dynasty explorer. We Chinese people are proud of him.Zheng He was a Ming dynasty explorer whom we Chinese people are proud of..1. Zheng He led seven ocean journeys. He took over 200 ships and 27ooo people every time.2. Zheng He died on his way home in 1433. We Chinese people respect him3The ship is about 151.8 meters long and 61.6 meters wide.Its size was the biggest.4.The journeys were to develop trade and friendship between China and other countries.The journeys covered more than 30 countries and areas.1a. Read and understandLearn the following new words with your dictionary before readingMissile aerospace spacecraft the Pacific OceanInstitute devotion career destinationQian Xuesen --- the Father of China’s MissilesQian Xuesen was born in Hangzhou. ZhejiangProvince on December 11, 1911. After his graduation from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 1934, he traveled across the Pacific Ocean to the United States for further study. There he received his Ph. D. degrees in both aerospace and mathematics. After he graduated , he became a teacher as well as researcher who studied rockets and missile theories.He made important contributions to the missile and space programs in China. When he returned to his motherland in 1955 , the country’s space research was almost a blank. In 1956, he set up the first research institute of rockets and missiles. From then on , he was in charge of developing China’s missile , rocket and spacecraft research programs. He was a pioneer in these related fields and was honored as “The Father of China’s Missiles”. He is the pride of the Chinese People.He passed away on October 31, 2009 at the age of 98, but he is a man who still encourage Chinese youth. His devotion to his country was expressed in his saying.,”My career is in China , my success is in China and my destination is in China !”When someone said he could make much more money if he stayed in the United States , he laughed and said , “My family name is Qian , but I don’t like qian”1b. Read 1a and complete the following tasks.What happened to Qian Xuesen in the following years ? Write them down.1911_____________________________________________________________________1934_____________________________________________________________________1955_____________________________________________________________________1956_____________________________________________________________________2009 ______________________________________________________________________2. Make up conversations by following the example and pay attention to the attributive clauses.Example:A Who is Qian Xuesen ?B: He is a scientist who was honored as “The Farher of China’s Missiles “A: What should we learn from him ?B His love and devotion to our country.Qian Xuesen / scientist / be honored as “The Father of China’s Missiles”Yuan Longping / scientist/ develop hybrid riceFunctions1a Look at the pictures and match the Four Great Inventions of ancient China with them. Then fill in the blanks with the name of the Four Great Inventions.A gunpowderB printingC paper-makingD compass( D ) ( ) ( ) ( )__________________It was a great gift to the world from ancient China. Before it was invented , sailors had to depend on the star to find the right direction . After it was invented , the oceans were open to sail. And many discoveries were made with its help._________________ It was one of the greatest inventions. It is said that in the 3rd century a Chinese man wrote about how to make it. At first, it was used for making fireworks. At the end of the Tang dynasty , people began to use it in wars . The method of making it was brought to the Arab world and Europe in the 13th and 14th centuries.__________________ Before it was invented , the ancient Chinese carved characters on animal bones and stones. China was the first country in the world to make it. During the Western Han dynasty, it was made in some places in China, and was developed in the Eastern Han dynasty by Cai Lun. He made it with bark, ropes and rags._________________ It was developed in the Song dynasty by Bi Sheng. He carved characters on pieces of clay or wood, and then brushed ink on them.. After the characters were printed on paper, the pieces of clay or wood could be used again. Later this technology spread to Korea, Japan and Europe. It was the basic method used at that time.Unit5 topic3 Now it is a symbol of EnglandSection A1a Read and understand(Kangkang has come to Susanna’s house and sees some beautiful pictures hanging on the wall ) Kangkang: What beautiful pictures ! What is it ?Susanna: Oh, that is Big Ben. Long ago , the queen of England knew that many clocks had different times. People were either early or late. She had it built so that everyone would have the same time. Now it’s a symbol of England.Kangkang: Oh ! What about the building that looks like a huge sailing boat ?Susanna: That is a good description. It’s the Opera House in Sydney, Australia. It’s the ride of Australians. Do you know the picture below it ?Kangkang:That’s the Statue of Liberty ! It was designed by Gustave Eiffel as a gift from France to the USA. It stands in New YorkHarbor.Susanna:That’s right, but did you know that Eiffel designed not only the Statue of Liberty but also the EiffelTower ? He was a great leader in the arts.Susanna: .Is this the EiffelTower ?Kangkang: Yes, it was built for the International Exhibition of Paris in 1889Susanna:I really hope I can visit some of these places some day1b. Read 1a and match the following information.Big Ben France for people to have the same timeThe Opera House England like a huge sailing boatThe Statue of LibertyAustralia a gift from FranceThe Eiffel Tower the USA for the International Exhibition of Paris in 18891c Work in pairs and talk about two of the pictures on the wall in 1a with the information in 1b.Example:A : It is a tower that/ which is famous for its leaning. It is over 800years old. Do you know what it is ?B: Got it ! It’s the Tower of Pisa in Italy.The Tower of Pisa / famous for its leaning/Over 800 years / ItalyWindsorCastle / a private home of the queen the White House/ the workplace of the president in In the UK / over 900 years The USA/ built from 1792 to 1800Unit5 topic3 section B1a. Read and understand(Susanna , Kangkang , and their classmates are asked to make a report about famous people aroud the world. Now they are discussing in class.)Susanna: Hi, Kangkang , who is your hero ?Kangkang: My hero is Abraham Lincoln. Although he was was both poor and didn’t have much education , he never gave up reading books. He became one of the greatest presidents ofthe USA. What about you , Suanna?Susanna: Marie Curie is my hero. Not noly did she discover radium but also she won the Nobel Prize twice in her lifetime.Kangkang: She was great ! Who did you write about , Li Ming?Li Ming: I admire Thomas Edison both for his exploring spirit and his great inventions. During his lifetime he invented more than 2000 new things, including the light bulb , the telegraphand photographic film.Kangkang: I think we have learned a lot from the famous people around the world.3. Write sentences by following the example.Tom’s mine a teacher a nurseNot only, I have, Tom, but also, a car neither , he , she , nor , be, an engineer Example: Not only Tom but also I have a car.___________________________________________Probably , you , either , I , or, wrong , be both, and, he , Jack, fire , be________________________________________ ________________________________________1a. Read and put the following statements about Abraham Lincoln in the correct order.1. He left home. 2 His father remarried 3 He was elected president4 His mother died5 He set the slaves free. 7 He was born in 18096 He received a law license and became a lawyer 8. He was shot and died the next dayAbraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky in 1809. His mother died when he was ten years old. Later his family moved to Illinois and his father remarried. The family was poor, so they had to struggle just to live. In Illinois there were neither teachers nor schools , but Lincoln’s stepmother encouraged him to study. He learned to read and write while working on the farm.At twenty-one , Lincoln left home. He soon received a lawlicense and became a lawyer. People trusted him and began to callhim , “ Honest Abe”.During the following years , he took a more active part inpolitics. Soon he was not only a highly respected lawyer but also awell-known politician. He was elected the sixteenth president of theUnited States in 1861, and in the same year the Civil War brokeout.The Civil War was between the southern states that wanted to leave the union and form their own country , and the northern states that wanted to keep all the states as one country. The southern states wanted to keep the laws that allowed them to own slaves. Both the northern states and President Lincoln wanted to get rid of those laws. On April 9 , 1865, the Civil War ended and all slaves were set free.Les than a week later, on April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was shot at the Ford Theatre in Washington , D.C . He died the next day from his wounds.1b Read 1a again and mark T (True) or F (False)1. In Illinois, Lincoln studied by himself because there were no schools there. ( )2. Lincoln became a famous lawyer soon after he left home. ( )3. The Civil War broke out after Lincoln had been the president for a year . ( )4. The southern states wanted to break up the country ( )5. On April 14, 1865 , Lincoln died from his wounds. ( )1C Read 1a again and match the words with their meanings.1. struggle A to give somebody hope, courage or support2. encourage B to feel sure that somebody or something is good, right and honest3. trust C someone who works in politics4 politician D to fight or try hard to do somethingA The Great PyramidB Seven WondersC The Largest PyramidThe Egyptian pyramids were built around 2560 B.C . The largest one of them is the Great pyramid of Khufu. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the world. The King, Khufu , built the Great Pyramid as his tomb . Studies show that it took 100000 people over 20 years to complete it.The Great Pyramid was considered a unique building in the 19thcentury A.D . At that time , it was still the tallest building in theworld . According to scientific research , the ancient King , Khufu , orderedhis men to build the Great Pyramid stone by stone. The biggest stoneweighs as much as 15 tons. Each stone was fixed so well , though theancient workers didn’t have any modern tools. The Great Pyramid has foursides and each side is 230.4 meters long and 146.5 meters high. At thattime, there were no modern machines or equipment , so how did the ancient Egyptians build the Great Pyramid ? To this day , it is still a mystery. But many scientists continue to study their methods. The completion of the Great Pyramid shows the wisdom and the achievements of ancient Egyptian working people.2. Here are four pictures of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Match them1. Chichen Itza of Mexico 墨西哥库库尔坎金字塔 2 Colosseum of Italy 意大利角斗场3 Great Wall of China4 Taj Mahal of India 印度泰姬陵。

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Unit 5 China and the Worl d 中国和世界Topic 1 China attracts millions of tourists from all over the worl d.中国吸引了吸引全世界数百万的游客。

Section ANew words:attract [ə'trækt] v. 吸引，引起 a great number of 许多一些fetch [fetʃ] v. （去）拿来，（去）请来introduce [,intrə'dju:s] v. 介绍，引见detail [ di' teɪl ] n. 详细，全部细节strange [ streɪndʒ ] adj. 奇怪的，陌生的pine [ paɪn ] n. 松树lie in [lai in] 位于l ength [ l eŋkθ ] n. 长，长度waterfall [ ˈwɔːtə fɔːl ] n. 瀑布height [ haɪt ] n. 身高，高度1a Look, listen and say（It's been two years since Mrs. Green came to China. Their daughter, Susanna, has just come to live with them. She knows very littl e about the country.）（格林夫妇来中国已经两年了。

他们的女儿，苏珊娜，刚刚来和他们一起居住。

她不太了解这个国家。

）Susanna: Mom, how much do you know about China? 苏珊娜：妈妈，关于中国你了解多少？Mrs. Green: A l ot. China is a great country that has about 5000 years of history. There are many places of interest which attract millions of tourists from all over the worl d every year.格林太太：很多。

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1b Read 1a and match the words with their meanings.
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Unit 5 China and the worldTopic 1 China attracts millions of tourists form all over the worldSection A1a. read and understand(I t’s been two years since Mr. Green came to China. Their daughter ,Susanna , has just come tolive with them. She knows very little about the country.)Susanna: Mom , how much do you know about China ?Mrs. Green : A lot . China is a great country that has about 5000 years of history.There are many places of interest which attract million of tourists from all over the world every year.Susanna: Is that so ? Are there any beautiful mountains ?Mrs. Green : Yes. And some of them are very famous , such as Mountain Tai, Mountain Huang , Mount Song and Mount Emei.Susanna: What about rivers?Mrs. Green : There are a great number of rivers in China. Among them , the Changjiang River is the longest one and the second longest is the Huanghe River. They’re the birthplaces of Chinese culture.Susanna: Anything else ?Mrs. Green : My dear , I think you should get to know more about China by yourself. I can fetch you Guide to China. It’s a book which introduces China in detail. Susanna: Thanks , Mom.1b . Complete the tableThere are many places of __________ in China.Mountain Some beautiful and _________ mountains such as Mount Tai, Mount _______,Mount Song and Mount Emei.River a great ________ of rivers such as the Changjing River , the ___________ one and the Huanghe River , the ________ longest one.China attracts millions of _____________ from all over the world each year.Example:A: Do you know Mount Huang ?B: Yes. It’s a mountain with lots of strange pine trees.A: Where is it ?B: It lies in Anhui provinceA: It’s a place which/ that is worth visinting.B: Yes, let’s go there this summer vacation.Mount Huang/ strange pine trees/ Anhui Provincethe West Lake/ many gardens / Zhejiang ProvinceUnit5 topic1 section B1a. read and understandSusanna: Wow ! What grand buildings ! Why are the roofs of most building yellow ? Jane: Because yellow was a symbol of imperial power in ancient China.Susanna: What are those animals that are carved on the stones ?Kangkang: They are dragons. It’s said that they’re powerfulanimals which guard the whole nation. In ancientChina, emperors thought that they themselves werereal dragons and the sons of Heaven.Jane: And the dragon has become a symbol of theChinese nation.Kangkang: That’s correct ! It also plays an important partin Chinese festivals.Susanna: How interesting ! Anything else about dragons ?Kangkang: Yes, there are a lot of operas , music, paintingsand sayings about dragons.1b. read 1a and choose the correct answer.Susanna, Jane and Kangkang are mainly talking about _______A the Palace MuseumB dragons and colorsC emperorsD dragons, a symbol of the Chinese nation1c. Read 1a and match the words with their descriptions.yellow A a symbol of imperial powerB the sons of Heavendragons C guard the whole nationD a sympol the Chinese nationemperors E play an important part in Chinese festivals2a. Complete the following sentences with the correct attributive clauses based on 1a.1.Jane and Kangkang are showing Susanna around the buildings _______2.Jane thinks yellow is the color _________3.It is said that dragons are powerful animals ________4.It is said that emperors are persons ______5.Chinese people think a dragon is an animal ________6.We all know that dragons are the animals ________A which/that play an important part in Chinese festivalsB which/that guard the whole nationC which/that have yellow roofsD which/ that is a symbol of the Chinese nationE which/ that is a symbol of imperial powerF who/ that are the sons of HeavenUnit5 topic1 section CThe Great WallThe Great Wall of China is one of the greatest wonders of the world. The entire wall , which has many branches, is about 8 800kilometers long. It stretches from Shanhaiguan in the east to Jiayuguan in the west.The construction was begun during the Warring StatesPeriod, which was about 2 5oo years ago. The states ofQin, Wei , Zhao, Qi, Yan and Zhongshan all built walls toprotect their people. The first emperor, Qin Shihuang, joinedall these smaller walls together to make the Great Wall.These early walls that were made of packed earthand wood away in the rain and wind. Little of thatwall remains. Most of the wall that can be seen todaywas built during the Ming dynasty. It was made of stone and brick that would last longer.The Great Wall was first built by ancient people to separate them from their enemies. Those Ming dynasty rulers did not expect that it would later be used to bring tourists into China. It is said that one who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man. The Great Wall is a treasure of Chinese civilization and it is regarded as a symbol of the Chinese nation.1b Read 1a and match the words with their meanings.1 separate a not joined to something else2 enemy b to think or believe that something will happen3 expect c gold or other things that are worth lots of money.4 treasure d a person who hates you and wants to harm you1c. Read 1a again and complete the diagram.Qin dynasty total length_______________ ________________ to______ their people_______________ ________________ purposeMaterial -------------- The Great Wall to _______them for their_____ Ming dynasty beginning time_______________ _________________ a ______ of Chinese civilizationMeaning_______________ __________________ a ______ of the Chinese nationUnit5 topic1 section DGrammar Attributive Clauses (II)China is a great country _____ about 5000 years of history.China is a great country ______ has about 5000 years of history.It is a book _____ details about China.It is a book _______ introduces China in detail.That’s correct !And some of them are very famous, such as Mount Tai, Mount Huang, Mount Song and Mount Emei.1a Read the following passage and choose the best title for it.A China’s Long History of TeaB China’s Tea CultureC Tea Drinking in China.The home of tea, with has more than 4000 years of history, is China. People throughout China drink tea daily. Of the three major drinks –tea, coffee and cocoa – tea is drunk by the largest number of people in the world. Tea from China, along with silk and porcelain , began to be known by the world over a thousand years ago and has been an important Chinese export since then.The word for tea in different languages came from theChinese character, “cha”. The English word, “tea’, sounds similar tothe pronunciation of it in Xiamen , Fujian Province. TheRussians call it “cha’i”, which sounds like “chaye”(tea leaves)as it is pronounced in northern China. The Japanese characterfor tea is written exactly the same as it is in Chinese,though it is pronounced a little differently.Tea leaves are produced mainly in the south of China, because of the wild climate and rich soil there. Longjing, pu’er, Wulong and Tieguanyin are all famous teas. They’re produced in the provinces of Zhejiang, Yunnan and Fujian.Over the past centuries, Chinese people have developed their unique tea culture, including tea planting, tea-leaf picking , tea making and tea drinking . Tea is also a popular topic in dances, songs , poems and novels.1b Read 1a again and mark T (true) or F (False).1. Chinese tea became world-famous over one thousand years ago. ( )2. The sound of the English word “tea”is similar to that of “chaye” in northern China. ( )3. The written form of the word “tea” is totally the same in both Chinese and Japanese. ( )4. Famous tea leaves in China are produced mainly in the southern part of the country. ( )5. Tea drinking is the only part of the Chinese tea culture. ( )Unit5 topic2 He is really the pride of Chinasection A1a. Read and understand.(Susanna found a picture in the book, Guide to China. Now she is asking Mr. Gao about it ) Susanna: Mr.Gao, who is the man in the picture ?Mr.Gao: Confucius, a pioneer in the field of education. He was born in theyear 551 B.C . He was a great thinker who had many wise ideas, abouthuman nature and behavior. His main ideas are about kindness and goodmanners.Susanna: Could you tell me more about him ?Mr.Gao: Of course. He was also a famous philosopher whose wise sayingshave influenced many people in different countries. For example , one ofhis famous sayings, “He who learns but does not think is lost;he who thinks but does not learn is in danger”, tells us theimportance of learning and thinking.Susanna: He was really a great man from whom I can learn a lot.Confuciuspioneer In the field of ______________________thinker Many ideas about human ___________________________and behavior, especially his ideas about _____________ and good manners.philosopher Influencing _______ people in different countries with his _________sayings.2 Put the following sentences in the correct order. Then tell about Confucius’life story in groups by adding some information from 1a.( ) A But Confucius received a good education when he was young.( ) B At the age of 55, Confucius began to travel around China. He tried to search for good rules of behavior.( ) C And when he was 17, his mother died.( ) D. In his thirties, Confucius began to teach . He spent the rest of his life teaching.( ) E Five years later, he passed away.( ) F When he was 68 years old, Confucius returned to Lu, his home state.( ) G Confucius was born in the state of Lu in the year 551 B.C.( ) H When he was 3 years old , his father died.3Read these wise sayings of Confucius and discuss their meanings with your partner.(1) When I walk along with two others , I may be able to learn from them.(2) What you know , you know; what you don’t know, you don’t know.(3)Learn the new while reviewing the old.(4)Isn’t it a pleasure that friends come to see you from far away ?(5)Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you.Unit5 topic2 section B1a Read and understand(Susanna and Kangkang are taliking about ZhengHe )Susanna: You know , I am becoming more and more interested in China’s history these days. Could you tell me something about the person named zheng He ?Kangkang: Sure. Zheng He was born in 1371. He was a Ming dynasty explorer whom we Chinese people are proud of.Susanna: Why do you think he was great ?Kangkang: Because, as a captain and palace official , he led seven oceanjourneys from 14o5 to 1433. At that time, the compass playedan important role in his sailing. He even succeeded in sailingto the eaas coast of Africa. His last ocean journey was morethan half a century earlier than Columbus’first journey toAmerica.Susanna: It’s hard to believe ! What a great explorer ! He is reallythe pride of China.Kangkang: Yes. Unfortunately , he died of illness on his way home fromAfrica in 1433.Susanna: Oh , what a shame ! Thank you for telling me so much.Kangkang: My pleasure.1b Read 1a and choose the correct answers..( ) 1. Which dynasty did Zheng He live in ?A Qin dynastyB Ming dynastyC Han dynastyD Song dynasty( ) 2. How did Zheng He find the direction in the sailing ?A By the starB By the sunC By the compassD By the wind( ) 3. When did Zhen He pass away ?A In 1371.B In 1405C In 1435D In 14332 Combine the following sentences from two to one with who, whom, whose, which or that by following the example.Example:Zheng He was a Ming dynasty explorer. We Chinese people are proud of him.Zheng He was a Ming dynasty explorer whom we Chinese people are proud of..1. Zheng He led seven ocean journeys. He took over 200 ships and 27ooo people every time.2. Zheng He died on his way home in 1433. We Chinese people respect him3The ship is about 151.8 meters long and 61.6 meters wide.Its size was the biggest.4.The journeys were to develop trade and friendship between China and other countries.The journeys covered more than 30 countries and areas.Unit5 topic2 section C1a. Read and understandLearn the following new words with your dictionary before readingMissile aerospace spacecraft the Pacific OceanInstitute devotion career destinationQian Xuesen --- the Father of China’s MissilesQian Xuesen was born in Hangzhou. Zhejiang Province on December 11, 1911. After his graduation from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 1934, he traveled across the Pacific Ocean to the United States for further study. There he received his Ph. D. degrees in both aerospace and mathematics. After he graduated , he became a teacher as well as researcher who studied rockets and missile theories.He made important contributions to the missile and space programs in China. When he returned to his motherland in 1955 , the country’s space research was almost a blank. In 1956, he set up the first research institute of rockets and missiles. From then on , he was in charge of developing China’s missile , rocket and spacecraftresearch programs. He was a pioneer in these related fields and was honored as “The Father of China’s Missiles”. He is the pride of the Chinese People.He passed away on October 31, 2009 at the age of 98, but he is a man who still encourage Chinese youth. His devotion to his country was expressed in his saying.,”My career is in China , my success is in China and my destination is in China !”When someone said he could make much more money if he stayed in the United States , he laughed and said , “My family name is Qian , but I don’t like qian”1b. Read 1a and complete the following tasks.What happened to Qian Xuesen in the following years ? Write them down.1911_____________________________________________________________________1934_____________________________________________________________________1955_____________________________________________________________________1956_____________________________________________________________________2009 ______________________________________________________________________2. Make up conversations by following the example and pay attention to the attributive clauses. Example:A Who is Qian Xuesen ?B: He is a scientist who was honored as “The Farher of China’s Missiles “A: What should we learn from him ?B His love and devotion to our country.Qian Xuesen / scientist / be honored as “The Father of China’s Missiles”Yuan Longping / scientist/ develop hybrid riceUnit5 topic2 section DAttributive Clauses (III)Confucius was a great thinker ____________had many wise ideas about human nature and behavior.He was a Ming dynasty explorer ________ we Chinese people are proud of.Confucius was also a famous philosopher _______ wise sayings have influenced many people in different countries.FunctionsWhat a great explorer ! It’s hard to believe !Could you tell me more about him ?1a Look at the pictures and match the Four Great Inventions of ancient China with them. Thenfill in the blanks with the name of the Four Great Inventions.A gunpowderB printingC paper-makingD compass( D ) ( ) ( ) ( )__________________It was a great gift to the world from ancient China. Before it was invented , sailors had to depend on the star to find the right direction . After it was invented , the oceans were open to sail. And many discoveries were made with its help._________________ It was one of the greatest inventions. It is said that in the 3rd century a Chinese man wrote about how to make it. At first, it was used for making fireworks. At the end of the Tang dynasty , people began to use it in wars . The method of making it was brought to the Arab world and Europe in the 13th and 14th centuries.__________________ Before it was invented , the ancient Chinese carved characters on animal bones and stones. China was the first country in the world to make it. During the Western Han dynasty, it was made in some places in China, and was developed in the Eastern Han dynasty by Cai Lun. He made it with bark, ropes and rags._________________ It was developed in the Song dynasty by Bi Sheng. He carved characters on pieces of clay or wood, and then brushed ink on them.. After the characters were printed on paper, the pieces of clay or wood could be used again. Later this technology spread to Korea, Japan and Europe. It was the basic method used at that time.Unit5 topic3 Now it is a symbol of EnglandSection A1a Read and understand(Kangkang has come to Susanna’s house and sees some beautiful pictures hanging on the wall ) Kangkang: What beautiful pictures ! What is it ?Susanna: Oh, that is Big Ben. Long ago , the queen of England knew that many clocks had different times. People were either early or late. She had it built so thateveryone would have the same time. Now it’s a symbol of England.Kangkang: Oh ! What about the building that looks like a huge sailing boat ?Susanna: That is a good description. It’s the Opera House in Sydney, Australia. It’s the ride of Australians. Do you know the picture below it ?Kangkang: That’s the Statue of Liberty ! It was designed by Gustave Eiffel as a gift from France to the USA. It stands in New York Harbor.Susanna: That’s right, but did you know that Eiffel designed not only the Statue of Liberty but also the Eiffel Tower ? He was a great leader in the arts. Susanna: . Is this the Eiffel Tower ?Kangkang: Yes, it was built for the International Exhibition of Paris in 1889 Susanna: I really hope I can visit some of these places some day1b. Read 1a and match the following information.Big Ben France for people to have the same timeThe Opera House England like a huge sailing boatThe Statue of Liberty Australia a gift from FranceThe Eiffel Tower the USA for the International Exhibition of Paris in 18891c Work in pairs and talk about two of the pictures on the wall in 1a with the information in 1b.Example:A : It is a tower that/ which is famous for its leaning. It is over 800years old. Do you know what it is ?B: Got it ! It’s the Tower of Pisa in Italy.The Tower of Pisa / famous for its leaning/Over 800 years / ItalyWindsor Castle / a private home of the queen the White House/ the workplace of the president in In the UK / over 900 years The USA/ built from 1792 to 1800Unit5 topic3 section B1a. Read and understand(Susanna , Kangkang , and their classmates are asked to make a report about famous people aroud the world. Now they are discussing in class.)Susanna: Hi, Kangkang , who is your hero ?Kangkang: My hero is Abraham Lincoln. Although he was was both poor and didn’t have much education , he never gave up reading books. He became one of the greatest presidents ofthe USA. What about you , Suanna?Susanna: Marie Curie is my hero. Not noly did she discover radium but also she won the Nobel Prize twice in her lifetime.Kangkang: She was great ! Who did you write about , Li Ming?Li Ming: I admire Thomas Edison both for his exploring spirit and his great inventions. During his lifetime he invented more than 2000 new things, including the light bulb , the telegraphand photographic film.Kangkang: I think we have learned a lot from the famous people around the world.Name People they admire most ReasonKangkang Abraham Lincoln ______and no much education , never gave up , became oneof the famous ___________ in the USA.Susanna Marie Curie _________radium, ________the Nobel Prize for two times.--------- Thomas Edison Many great ___________, exploring ____________.3.Write sentences by following the example.Tom’s mine a teacher a nurseNot only, I have, Tom, but also, a car neither , he , she , nor , be, an engineer Example: Not only Tom but also I have a car.___________________________________________Probably , you , either , I , or, wrong , be both, and, he , Jack, fire , be________________________________________ ________________________________________Unit5 topic3 section C1a. Read and put the following statements about Abraham Lincoln in the correct order.1. He left home. 2 His father remarried 3 He was elected president4 His mother died5 He set the slaves free. 7 He was born in 18096 He received a law license and became a lawyer 8. He was shot and died the next dayAbraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky in 1809. His mother died when he was ten years old. Later his family moved to Illinois and his father remarried. The family was poor, so they had to struggle just to live. In Illinois there were neither teachers nor schools , but Lincoln’s stepmother encouraged him to study. He learned to read and write while working on the farm.At twenty-one , Lincoln left home. He soon received a lawlicense and became a lawyer. People trusted him and began to callhim , “ Honest Abe”.During the following years , he took a more active part inpolitics. Soon he was not only a highly respected lawyer but also awell-known politician. He was elected the sixteenth president of theUnited States in 1861, and in the same year the Civil War brokeout.The Civil War was between the southern states that wanted to leave the union and form their own country , and the northern states that wanted to keep all the states as one country. The southern states wanted to keep the laws that allowed them to own slaves. Both the northern states and President Lincoln wanted to get rid of those laws. On April 9 , 1865, the Civil War ended and all slaves were set free.Les than a week later, on April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was shot at the Ford Theatre in Washington , D.C . He died the next day from his wounds.1b Read 1a again and mark T (True) or F (False)1. In Illinois, Lincoln studied by himself because there were no schools there. ( )2. Lincoln became a famous lawyer soon after he left home. ( )3. The Civil War broke out after Lincoln had been the president for a year . ( )4. The southern states wanted to break up the country ( )5. On April 14, 1865 , Lincoln died from his wounds. ( )1C Read 1a again and match the words with their meanings.1. struggle A to give somebody hope, courage or support2. encourage B to feel sure that somebody or something is good, right and honest3. trust C someone who works in politics4 politician D to fight or try hard to do somethingUnit5 topic3 section DConjunctions 连词1. Both Jane and Kangkang _________ (are/ is ) students.2. Not only Jane and Maria but also I ______ (are/ am) tired of having one examination after another.3. Not only I but also Jane and Maria _______(are / am ) tired of having one examination after another.4. Either Tom or his brothers _______(has / have ) to water the flowers.5. Either his brothers or Tom _______ (has / have) to water the flowers.6. Neither he nor you _______( need / needs ) to leave now.7. Neither you nor he _______( need / needs) to leave now.That’s a good description.I really hope I can visit some of these places some day.I think we have learned a lot from the famous people around the world.A The Great PyramidB Seven WondersC The Largest PyramidThe Egyptian pyramids were built around 2560 B.C . The largest one of them is the Great pyramid of Khufu. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the world. The King, Khufu , built the Great Pyramid as his tomb . Studies show that it took 100000 people over 20 years to complete it.The Great Pyramid was considered a unique building in the 19thcentury A.D . At that time , it was still the tallest building in theworld . According to scientific research , the ancient King , Khufu , orderedhis men to build the Great Pyramid stone by stone. The biggest stoneweighs as much as 15 tons. Each stone was fixed so well , though theancient workers didn’t have any modern tools. The Great Pyramid has foursides and each side is 230.4 meters long and 146.5 meters high. At thattime, there were no modern machines or equipment , so how did the ancient Egyptians build the Great Pyramid ? To this day , it is still a mystery. But many scientists continue to study their methods. The completion of the Great Pyramid shows the wisdom and the achievements of ancient Egyptian working people.The Great PyramidCountry HistoryUse MaterialLength Number of workersHeightMystery 秘密Significance 意义2. Here are four pictures of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Match them1. Chichen Itza of Mexico 墨西哥库库尔坎金字塔 2 Colosseum of Italy 意大利角斗场 3 Great Wall of China 4 Taj Mahal of India 印度泰姬陵。

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Unit 5 China and the worldTopic 1 China attracts millions of tourists form all over the worldSection A1a. read and understand(It’s been two years since Mr. Green came to China. Their daughter ,Susanna , has just come to live with them. She knows very little about the country.)Susanna: Mom , how much do you know about China ?Mrs. Green : A lot . China is a great country that has about 5000 years of history.There are many places of interest which attract million of tourists from all overthe world every year.Susanna: Is that so ? Are there any beautiful mountains ?Mrs. Green : Yes. And some of them are very famous , such as Mountain Tai, MountainHuang , Mount Song and Mount Emei.Susanna: What about rivers?Mrs. Green : There are a great number of rivers in China. Among them , the ChangjiangRiver is the longest one and the second longest is the Huanghe River. They’re thebirthplaces of Chinese culture.Susanna: Anything else ?Mrs. Green : My dear , I think you should get to know more about China byyourself. Ican fetch you Guide to China. It’s a book which introduces China in detail.Susanna: Thanks , Mom.1b . Complete the tableThere are many places of __________ in China.Mountain Some beautiful and _________ mountains such as Mount T ai, Mount _______, Mount Song and Mount Emei.River a great ________ of rivers such as the Changjing River , the ___________ one and the Huanghe River , the ________ longest one.China attracts millions of _____________ from all over the world each year.2. Talk about the pictures with your partner by following example.Example:A: Do you know Mount Huang ?B: Yes. It’s a mountain with lots of strange pinetrees.A: Where is it ?B: It lies in Anhui provinceA: It’s a place which/ that is worth visinting.B: Yes, let’s go there this summer vacation.Mount Huang/ strange pine trees/ Anhui Provincethe West Lake/ many gardens / Zhejiang ProvinceUnit5 topic1 section B1a. read and understandSusanna: Wow ! What grand buildings ! Why are the roofs of most building yellow ?Jane: Because yellow was a symbol of imperial power in ancient China. Susanna: What are those animals that are carved on the stones ?Kangkang: They are dragons. It’s said that they’repowerfulanimals which guard the whole nation. InancientChina, emperors thought that they themselveswerereal dragons and the sons of Heaven.Jane: And the dragon has become a symbol of theChinese nation.Kangkang: That’s correct ! It also plays an important partin Chinese festivals.Susanna: How interesting ! Anything else about dragons ?Kangkang: Yes, there are a lot of operas , music, paintingsand sayings about dragons.1b. read 1a and choose the correct answer.Susanna, Jane and Kangkang are mainly talking about _______A the Palace MuseumB dragons and colorsC emperorsD dragons, a symbol of the Chinese nation 1c. Read 1a and match the words with their descriptions.yellow A a symbol of imperial powerB the sons of Heavendragons C guard the whole nationD a sympol the Chinese nationemperors E play an important part in Chinese festivals2a. Complete the following sentences with the correct attributive clauses based on 1a.1.Jane and Kangkang are showing Susanna around the buildings _______2.Jane thinks yellow is the color _________3.It is said that dragons are powerful animals ________4.It is said that emperors are persons ______5.Chinese people think a dragon is an animal ________6.We all know that dragons are the animals ________E which/ that is a symbol of imperial powerF who/ that are the sons of HeavenUnit5 topic1 section CThe Great WallThe Great Wall of China is one of the greatest wonders of the world. The entire wall , which has many branches, isabout 8 800kilometers long. It stretches fromShanhaiguan in the east to Jiayuguan in the west.The construction was begun during the WarringStates Period, which was about 2 5oo years ago.The states of Qin, Wei , Zhao, Qi, Yan and Zhongshan all built walls to protect their people. The first emperor, Qin Shihuang, joined all these smaller walls together to make the Great Wall.These early walls that were made of packed earth and wood away inthe rain and wind. Little of that wall remains. Most of the wall that can be seen today was built during the Ming dynasty. It was made of stone and brick that would last longer.The Great Wall was first built by ancient people to separate them from their enemies. Those Ming dynasty rulers did not expect that it would later be used to bring tourists into China. It is said that one who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man. The Great Wall is a treasure of Chinese civilization and it is regarded as a symbol of the Chinese nation.1b Read 1a and match the words with their meanings.1 separate a not joined to something else2 enemy b to think or believe that something will happen3 expect c gold or other things that are worth lots of money.4 treasure d a person who hates you and wants to harm you1c. Read 1a again and complete the diagram.total lengthto______ their people_______________Material -------------- The Great Wall to _______them for their_____a ______ of Chinese civilizationMeaning_______________ __________________ a ______ of the Chinese nationUnit5 topic1 section DFunctions1a Read the following passage and choose the best title for it.A China’s Long History of TeaB China’s Tea CultureC T ea Drinking in China.The home of tea, with has more than 4000 years of history, is China. People throughout China drink tea daily. Of the three major drinks –tea, coffee and cocoa –tea is drunk by the largest number ofpeople in the world. Tea from China, along with silkand porcelain , began to be known by the world overa thousand years ago and has been an importantChinese export since then.The word for tea in different languages came from the Chinese character, “cha”. The English word, “tea’, sounds similar to the pronunciation of it in Xiamen , Fujian Province. The Russians call it “cha’i”, which sounds like “chaye”(tea leaves) as it is pronounced in northern China. The Japanese character for tea is written exactly the same as it is in Chinese, though it is pronounced a little differently.Tea leaves are produced mainly in the south of China, because of the wild climate and rich soil there. Longjing, pu’er, Wulong and Tieguanyin are all famous teas. They’re produced in the provinces of Zhejiang, Yunnan and Fujian.Over the past centuries, Chinese people have developed their unique tea culture, including tea planting, tea-leaf picking , tea making and tea drinking . Tea is also a popular topic in dances, songs , poems and novels.1b Read 1a again and mark T (true) or F (False).1. Chinese tea became world-famous over one thousand years ago. ( )2. The sound of the English word “tea”is similar to that of “chaye”in northern China. ( )3. The written form of the word “tea”is totally the same in both Chinese and Japanese. ( )4. Famous tea leaves in China are produced mainly in the southern part of the country. ( )5. Tea drinking is the only part of the Chinese tea culture. ( )Unit5 topic2 He is really the pride of Chinasection A1a. Read and understand.(Susanna found a picture in the book, Guide to China. Now she isasking Mr. Gao about it )Susanna: Mr.Gao, who is the man in the picture ?Mr.Gao: Confucius, a pioneer in the field of education. He was born in the year 551 B.C . He was a great thinker who had many wise ideas, abouthuman nature and behavior. His main ideas are about kindness and goodmanners.Susanna: Could you tell me more about him ?Mr.Gao: Of course. He was also a famous philosopher whose wise sayings have influenced many people in different countries. For example , one ofhis famous sayings, “He who learns but does not think is lost;he who thinks but does not learn is in danger”, tells us theimportance of learning and thinking.Susanna: He was really a great man from whom I can learn a lot.1b Read 1a and complete the table.2 Put the following sentences in the correct order. Then tell about Confucius’life story in groups by adding some information from 1a.( ) A But Confucius received a good education when he was young.( ) B At the age of 55, Confucius began to travel around China. He tried to search for good rules of behavior.( ) C And when he was 17, his mother died.( ) D. In his thirties, Confucius began to teach . He spent the rest of his life,.teaching.( ) E Five years later, he passed away.( ) F When he was 68 years old, Confucius returned to Lu, his home state.( ) G Confucius was born in the state of Lu in the year 551 B.C.( ) H When he was 3 years old , his father died.3Read these wise sayings of Confucius and discuss their meanings with your partner.(1) When I walk along with two others , I may be able to learn from them.(2) What you know , you know; what you don’t know, you don’t know.(3)Learn the new while reviewing the old.(4)Isn’t it a pleasure that friends come to see you from far away ?(5)Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you.Unit5 topic2 section B1a Read and understand(Susanna and Kangkang are taliking about ZhengHe )Susanna: You know , I am becoming more and more interested in China’s history thesedays. Could you tell me something about the person named zheng He ? Kangkang: Sure. Zheng He was born in 1371. He was a Mingdynasty explorer whom we Chinese people are proud of.Susanna: Why do you think he was great ?Kangkang: Because, as a captain and palace official , he led sevenoceanjourneys from 14o5 to 1433. At that time, the compassplayedan important role in his sailing. He even succeeded in sailingto the eaas coast of Africa. His last ocean journey was morethan half a century earlier than Columbus’first journey toAmerica.Susanna: It’s hard to believe ! What a great explorer ! He is really the pride of China.Kangkang: Yes. Unfortunately , he died of illness on his way home from Africa in 1433.Susanna: Oh , what a shame ! Thank you for telling me so much.Kangkang: My pleasure.1b Read 1a and choose the correct answers..( ) 1. Which dynasty did Zheng He live in ?A Qin dynastyB Ming dynastyC Han dynastyD Song dynasty ( ) 2. How did Zheng He find the direction in the sailing ?A By the starB By the sunC By the compassD By the wind ( ) 3. When did Zhen He pass away ?A In 1371.B In 1405C In 1435D In 14332 Combine the following sentences from two to one with who, whom, whose, which or that by following the example.Example:Zheng He was a Ming dynasty explorer. We Chinese people are proud of him. Zheng He was a Ming dynasty explorer whom we Chinese people are proud of..1. Zheng He led seven ocean journeys. He took over 200 ships and 27ooo people every time.2. Zheng He died on his way home in 1433. We Chinese people respect him3The ship is about 151.8 meters long and 61.6 meters wide.Its size was the biggest.4.The journeys were to develop trade and friendship between China and othercountries.The journeys covered more than 30 countries and areas.Unit5 topic2 section C1a. Read and understandLearn the following new words with your dictionary before reading Missile aerospace spacecraft the Pacific OceanInstitute devotion career destinationQian Xuesen --- the Father of China’s MissilesQian Xuesen was born in Hangzhou. Zhejiang Province on December 11, 1911. After his graduation from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 1934, he traveled across the Pacific Ocean to the United States for further study. There he received his Ph. D. degrees in both aerospace and mathematics. After he graduated , he became a teacher as well as researcher who studied rockets and missile theories.He made important contributions to the missile and space programs in China. When he returned to his motherland in 1955 , the country’s space research was almost a blank. In 1956, he set up the first research institute of rockets and missiles. From then on , he was in charge of developing China’s missile , rocket and spacecraft research programs. He was a pioneer in these related fields and was honored as “The Father of China’s Missiles”. He is the pride of the Chinese People.He passed away on October 31, 2009 at the age of 98, but he is a man who still encourage Chinese youth. His devotion to his country was expressed in his saying.,”My career is in China , my success is in China and my destination is in China !”When someone said he could make muchmore money if he stayed in the United States , he laughed and said , “My family name is Qian , but I don’t like qian”1b. Read 1a and complete the following tasks.What happened to Qian Xuesen in the following years ? Write them down.1911_____________________________________________________________________1934_____________________________________________________________________1955_____________________________________________________________________1956_____________________________________________________________________2009 ______________________________________________________________________2. Make up conversations by following the example and payattention to the attributive clauses.Example:A Who is Qian Xuesen ?B: He is a scientist who was honored as “The Farher of China’s Missiles “A: What should we learn from him ?B His love and devotion to our country.Qian Xuesen / scientist / be honored as “The Father of China’s Missiles”Yuan Longping / scientist/ develop hybrid riceUnit5 topic2 section DAttributive Clauses (III)Confucius was a great thinker ____________had many wise ideas about human nature and behavior.He was a Ming dynasty explorer ________ we Chinese people are proud of. Confucius was also a famous philosopher _______ wise sayings have influenced many people in different countries.FunctionsWhat a great explorer ! It’s hard to believe !Could you tell me more about him ?1a Look at the pictures and match the Four Great Inventions of ancient China with them. Then fill in the blanks with the name of the Four Great Inventions.A gunpowderB printingC paper-makingD compass( D ) ( ) ( ) ( )__________________It was a great gift to the world from ancient China. Before it was invented , sailors had to depend on the star to find the right direction . After it was invented , the oceans were open to sail. And many discoveries were made with its help._________________ It was one of the greatest inventions. It is said that in the 3rd centurya Chinese man wrote about how to make it. At first, it was used for making fireworks. At the end of the T ang dynasty , people began to use it in wars . The method of making it was brought to the Arab world and Europe in the 13th and 14th centuries.__________________ Before it was invented , the ancient Chinese carved characters on animal bones and stones. China was the first country in the world to make it. During the Western Han dynasty, it was made in some places in China, and was developed in the Eastern Han dynasty by Cai Lun. He made it with bark, ropes and rags._________________ It was developed in the Song dynasty by Bi Sheng. He carved characters on pieces of clay or wood, and then brushed ink on them.. After the characters were printed on paper, the pieces of clay or wood could be used again. Later this technology spread to Korea, Japan and Europe. It was the basic method used at that time.Unit5 topic3 Now it is a symbol of EnglandSection A1a Read and understand(Kangkang has come to Susanna’s house and sees some beautiful pictures hanging on the wall )Kangkang: What beautiful pictures ! What is it ?Susanna: Oh, that is Big Ben. Long ago , the queen of England knew that many clocks had different times. People were either early or late. She had it built so that everyone would have the same time. Now it’s a symbol of England.Kangkang: Oh ! What about the building that looks like a huge sailing boat ? Susanna: That is a good description. It’s the Opera House in Sydney, Australia. It’sthe ride of Australians. Do you know the picture below it ? Kangkang: That’s the Statue of Liberty ! It was designed by Gustave Eiffel as a giftfrom France to the USA. It stands in New York Harbor.Susanna: That’s right, but did you know that Eiffel designed not only the Statue ofLiberty but also the Eiffel Tower ? He was a great leader inthe arts.Susanna: . Is this the Eiffel Tower ?Kangkang: Yes, it was built for the International Exhibition of Paris in1889Susanna: I really hope I can visit some of these places some day1b. Read 1a and match the following information.Big Ben France for people to have the same timeThe Opera House England like a huge sailing boatThe Statue of Liberty Australia a gift from FranceThe Eiffel Tower the USA for the International Exhibition of Paris in 18891c Work in pairs and talk about two of the pictures on the wall in 1a with the information in 1b.Example:A : It is a tower that/ which is famous for its leaning. It is over 800years old. Do you know what it is ?B: Got it ! It’s the Tower of Pisa in Italy.The T ower of Pisa / famous for its leaning/Over 800 years / ItalyWindsor Castle / a private home of the queen the White House/ the workplace of the president inIn the UK / over 900 years The USA/ built from 1792 to 1800Unit5 topic3 section B1a. Read and understand(Susanna , Kangkang , and their classmates are asked to make a report about famous people aroud the world. Now they are discussing in class.)Susanna: Hi, Kangkang , who is your hero ?Kangkang: My hero is Abraham Lincoln. Although he was was both poor and didn’t have mucheducation , he never gave up reading books. He became one of the greatest presidents ofthe USA. What about you , Suanna?Susanna: Marie Curie is my hero. Not noly did she discover radium but also she won the NobelPrize twice in her lifetime.Kangkang: She was great ! Who did you write about , Li Ming?Li Ming: I admire Thomas Edison both for his exploring spirit and his great inventions. During hislifetime he invented more than 2000 new things, including the light bulb , the telegraphand photographic film.Kangkang: I think we have learned a lot from the famous people around the world.1b Read 1a and complete the tablemostKangkang Abraham Lincoln ______and no much education , never gave up ,became one of the famous ___________ in the USA. Susanna Marie Curie _________radium, ________the Nobel Prize for two times. --------- Thomas Edison Many great ___________, exploring ____________.3.Write sentences by following the example.Tom’s mine a teacher a nurse Not only, I have, Tom, but also, a car neither , he , she , nor , be, an engineerExample: Not only T om but also I have a car.___________________________________________Probably , you , either , I , or, wrong , be both, and, he , Jack, fire , be ________________________________________ ________________________________________Unit5 topic3 section C1a. Read and put the following statements about Abraham Lincoln in the correct order.1. He left home. 2 His father remarried 3 He was elected president4 His mother died5 He set the slaves free. 7 He was born in 18096 He received a law license and became a lawyer 8. He was shot and died the next dayAbraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky in 1809. His mother died when he was ten years old. Later his family moved to Illinois and his father remarried. The family was poor, so they had to struggle just to live. In Illinois there were neither teachers nor schools , but Lincoln’s stepmother encouraged him to study. He learned to read and write while working on the farm.At twenty-one , Lincoln left home. He soon received alaw license and became a lawyer. People trusted him andbegan to call him , “Honest Abe”.During the following years , he took a more active part in politics. Soon he was not only a highly respected lawyer but also a well-known politician. He was elected the sixteenth president of the United States in 1861, and in the same year the Civil War broke out.The Civil War was between the southern states that wanted to leave the unionand form their own country , and the northern states that wanted to keep all the states as one country. The southern states wanted to keep the laws that allowed them to own slaves. Both the northern states and President Lincoln wanted to get rid of those laws. On April 9 , 1865, the Civil War ended and all slaves were set free.Les than a week later, on April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was shot at the Ford Theatre in Washington , D.C . He died the next day from his wounds.1b Read 1a again and mark T (True) or F (False)1. In Illinois, Lincoln studied by himself because there were no schools there. ( )2. Lincoln became a famous lawyer soon after he left home. ( )3. The Civil War broke out after Lincoln had been the president for a year . ( )4. The southern states wanted to break up the country ( )5. On April 14, 1865 , Lincoln died from his wounds. ( )1C Read 1a again and match the words with their meanings.1. struggle A to give somebody hope, courage or support2. encourage B to feel sure that somebody or something is good, right and honest3. trust C someone who works in politics4 politician D to fight or try hard to do somethingUnit5 topic3 section DFunctionsThat’s a good description.I really hope I can visit some of these places some day.I think we have learned a lot from the famous people around the world.1a Read and choose the best title for the passage.A The Great PyramidB Seven WondersC The Largest PyramidThe Egyptian pyramids were built around 2560 B.C . The largest one of them is the Great pyramid of Khufu. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the world. The King, Khufu , built the Great Pyramid as his tomb . Studies show that it took 100000 people over 20 years to complete it.The Great Pyramid was considered a unique building in the19th century A.D . At that time , it was still the tallest buildingin the world . According to scientific research , the ancient King ,Khufu , ordered his men to build the Great Pyramid stone bystone. The biggest stone weighs as much as 15 tons. Each stone was fixed so well , though the ancient workers didn’t have any modern tools. The Great Pyramid has four sides and each side is 230.4 meters long and 146.5 meters high. At that time, there were no modern machines or equipment , so how did the ancient Egyptians build the Great Pyramid ? To this day , it is still a mystery. But many scientists continue to study their methods. The completion of the Great Pyramid shows the wisdom and the achievements of ancient Egyptian working people.1b Read 1a again and complete the table.The Great PyramidCountry HistoryUse MaterialLength Number ofworkersHeightMystery 秘密Significance 意义2. Here are four pictures of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Match them1. Chichen Itza of Mexico 墨西哥库库尔坎金字塔 2 Colosseum of Italy 意大利角斗场3 Great Wall of China 4 T aj Mahal of India 印度泰姬陵。

九年级下册英语仁爱版课文朗读

九年级下册英语仁爱版课文朗读1. Unit 1 Good FriendsText A: The Art of Friendship- Ways to build strong friendships- Importance of trust, empathy, kindness, and communication in friendshipsText B: The Laughing Kookaburra- Physical and behavioral characteristics of the kookaburra- How the kookaburra got its name- Importance of preserving wildlife habitats2. Unit 2 Taking RisksText A: Conquering Fears- Different types of fear and how to overcome them- Benefits of taking risks and facing challengesText B: The Story of Malala Yousafzai- Malala's story of standing up for girls' education in Pakistan - Importance of education for girls and women's rights3. Unit 3 My Future LifeText A: My Choices, My Future- Reflection on personal interests, strengths, and values to make informed decisions for the future- Different types of careers and ways to pursue themText B: A Visit to the University of Cambridge- Introduction to the history, culture, and academic atmosphere of the University of Cambridge in the UK- Inspiration for pursuing further education and personal growth 4. Unit 4 The Power of NatureText A: The Strength of Natural Disasters- The impact and aftermath of natural disasters such as earthquakes, tornadoes, and hurricanes- Importance of disaster preparedness and relief effortsText B: The Beauty of the Northern Lights- Physical and scientific explanation of the aurora borealis- Cultural and artistic significance of the northern lights in different parts of the world5. Unit 5 Cultural DifferencesText A: Understanding Cultural Differences- Definition of culture and different aspects of cultural identity- Importance of tolerance, respect, and curiosity for different culturesText B: The Silk Road- Historical significance and cultural exchange along the ancient Silk Road in Asia- Comparison of traditional and modern aspects of the Silk Road today6. Unit 6 Science and TechnologyText A: The Benefits and Risks of Technology- Positive and negative effects of technology on society and the environment- Ethical considerations and responsible use of technologyText B: The Invention of the Telephone- The history and impact of Alexander Graham Bell's invention of the telephone- Development of communication technology in the modern age。

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仁爱版初三下册英语课文翻译Ladies and gentiemen,女士们，先生们，Thank you for coming_today to attend the graduation cerernony at No.3 Junior High School.First of all,I'd like to congratulate all the students who are here today. I remember meeting all of you when you were just starting Grade 7 at this school. You were all so full of energy and tirdsty for knowledge. And yes, some of you were a little difficult to deal with! But today I see a room full of talented young adults who are full of hope for the future. You've all grown up so muchand I'm so proud of you.感谢你们今天来参加第三初级中学的毕业典礼。

首先，我想祝贺今天在这里的所有的学生。

当你们刚刚步入这所学校的七年级时，我记得与你们所有人就相识了。

你们所有人都充满了活力和对知识的渴望。

并且，你们有些人有点儿难以对付！但今天我看到了一屋子对未来充满希望的、有天赋的年轻人。

你们都已经长这么大了，我为你们骄傲。

Although you've all worked very hard over the last three years, none of you did it alone. I hope you'll remember the important people in your lives who helped and supported you-your parents,your teachers and your friends. Please consider what they've done for you and what they mean to you. Never fail to be thankful to the people around you.在过去的三年里，尽管你们学习都很刻苦，但你们没有一个人能独自做到。

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仁爱版九下英语课文原文仁爱版九下英语课文原文Unit 5 China and the worldTopic 1 China attracts millions of tourists f orm all over the worldSection A1a. read and understand( It’s been two years since Mr. Green came to China. Their daughter ,Susanna , has just come to live with them. She know s very little about the country.)Susanna: Mom , how much do you know about C hina ?Mrs. Green : A lot . China is a great country that has about 5000 years of history.There are many places of interest which attract million of tourists from all over the world every year.Susanna: Is that so ? Are there any beautiful mountain s ?Mrs. Green : Yes. And some of them are very famo us , such as Mountain Tai, MountainHuang , Mount Song and Mount Emei.Susanna: What about rivers?Mrs. Green : There are a great number of rivers in China . Among them , the ChangjiangRiver is the longest one and the second lon gest is the Huanghe River. They’re thebirthplaces of Chinese culture.Susanna: Anything else ?Mrs. Green : My dear , I think you should get to know more about China by yourself. Ican fetch you Guide to China. It’s a book which introduces China in detail.Susanna: Thanks , Mom.1b. read 1a and choose the correct answer.Susanna, Jane and Kangkang are mainly talking about _______A the Palace MuseumB dragonsand colorsC emperorsD dragons, a symbol of the Chinese nation1c. Read 1a and match the words with their description s.yellow A a sy mbol of imperial powerB the sons of Heavendragons C guard the whole nationDa sympol the Chinese nationemperors E play an important part in Chinese festivals2a. Complete the following sentences with the corre ct attributive clauses based on 1a.1. Jane and Kangkang are showing Susanna around the buildings _______2. Jane thinks yellow is the color _________3. It is said that dragons are powerful anim als ________4. It is said that emperors are persons ______5. Chinese people think a dragon is an anima l ________6. We all know that dragons are the animals ________A which/that play an important part in Chines e festivalsB which/that guard the whole nationC which/that have yellow roofsD which/ that is a symbol of the Chinese nationE which/ that is a symbol of imperial powerF who/ that are the sons of Heaven( ) A But Confucius received a good educa tion when he was young.( ) B At the age of 55, Confucius began to travel around China. He tried to search for good rules of behavior.( ) C And when he was 17, his mother died.( ) D. In his thirties, Confucius began t o teach .He spent the rest of his life teaching.( ) E Five years later, he passed away.( ) F When he was 68 years old, Confuci us returned to Lu, his home state.( ) G Confucius was born in the state o f Lu in the year 551 B.C.( ) H When he was 3 years old , his f ather died.3 Read these wise sayings of Confucius and d iscuss their meanings with your partner.(1) When I walk along with two others , I may be able to learn from them.(2) What you know , you know; what you don’t know, you don’t know.(3) Learn the new while reviewing the old.(4) Isn’t it a pleasure that friends come to see you from far away ?(5) Do not do to others what you would nothave them do to you.Unit5 topic2 section B1a Read and understand(Susanna and Kangkang are taliking about ZhengH e )Susanna: You know , I am becoming more and more interested in China’s history these days. Could you tell me something about the person named zheng He ?Kangkang: Sure. Zheng He was born in 1371. He was a Ming dynast y explorer whom we Chinese people are proud of.Susanna: Oh , what a shame ! Thank you fortelling me so much.Kangkang: My pleasure.1b Read 1a and choose the correct answers..( ) 1. Which dynasty did Zheng He live in ?A Qin dynastyB Ming dynastyC Han dynastyD Song dynasty( ) 2. How did Zheng He find the direction in the sailing ?A By the starB By the sunC By the compassD By the wind( ) 3. When did Zhen He pass away ?A In 1371.B In 1405C In 1435D In 14332 Combine the following sentences from two toone with who, whom, whose, which or that by following the example.Example:Zheng He was a Ming dynasty explorer.We Chinese people are proud of him.Zheng He was a Ming dynasty explorer whom w e Chinese people are proud of..1. Zheng He led seven ocean journeys. He took over 200 ships and 27ooo people every time.2. Zheng He died on his way home in 1433.We Chinese people respect him3 The ship is about 151.8 meters long and 61.6 meters wide.Its size was the biggest.4. The journeys were to develop trade and fr iendship between China and other countries.The journeys covered more than 30 countries a nd areas.Unit5 topic2 section C1a. Read and understandLearn the following new words with your dicti onary before readingMissile aerospace spacecraft the Pacific OceanInstitute devotion careerdestinationQian Xuesen --- the Father of China’s MissilesQian Xuesen was born in Hangzhou. Zhejiang Pr ovince on December 11, 1911. After his graduation from Shanghai JiaoTong University in 1934, he traveled across the Pacific Ocean to the United States fo r further study. There he received his Ph.D. degrees in both aerospace and mathematics. After he graduated , he became a teacher as well as researcher who studied rockets and missile theories.He made important contributions to the missile and space programs in China. When he return ed to his motherland in 1955 , the country’s space research was almost a blank. In 19 56, he set up the first research instituteof rockets and missiles. From then on , he was in charge of developing China’s missile , rocket and spacecraft research prog rams. He was a pioneer in these related fie lds and was honored as “The Father of China’s Missiles”. He is the pride of the Chines e People.He passed away on October 31, 20XX at the age of 98, but he is a manwho still encourage Chinese youth. His devoti on to his country was expressed in his sayi ng.,”My career is in China , my success is in China and my destination is in China !”Whe n someone said he could make much more mone y if he stayed in the United States , he laughed and said , “My family name is Qian , but I don’t like qian”1b. Read 1a and complete the following tasks.What happened to Qian Xuesen in the following years ? Write them down.__________________ It was a great gift to the world from ancient China. Before it was inv ented , sailors had to depend on the star t o find the right direction . After it was i nvented , the oceans were open to sail. Andmany discoveries were made with its help._________________ It was one of the greatest inventions. It is said that in the 3rd cen tury a Chinese man wrote about how to make it. At first, it was used for making fire works. At the end of the Tang dynasty , peo ple began to use it in wars . The method of making it was brought to the Arab world and Europe in the 13th and 14th centuri es.__________________ Before it was invented , the ancient Chinese carved characters on animal bones and stones. China was the first country in the world to make it. During the Western Han dynasty, i t was made in some places in China, and w as developed in the Eastern Han dynasty by Cai Lun. He made it with bark, ropes and rags._________________ It was developed in the Songdynasty by Bi Sheng. He carved characters o n pieces of clay or wood, and then brushed ink on them.. After the characters were pri nted on paper, the pieces of clay or wood could be used again. Later this technology spread to Korea, Japan and Europe. It was the basic method used at that time.Unit5 topic3 Now it is a symbol of England Section A1a Read and understand(Kangkang has come to Susanna’s house and sees some beautiful pictures hang ing on the wall )Kangkang: What beautiful pictures ! What is it ?Susanna: Oh, that is Big Ben. Long ago , th e queen of England knew that many clocks ha d different times. People were either early o r late. She had it built so that everyone would have the same time. Now it’s a symbol of England.Kangkang: Oh ! What about the building that looks like a huge sailing boat ?Susanna: That is a good description. It’s the Opera House in Sydney, Australia. It’sthe ride of Australians. Do you know the pi cture below it ?Kangkang: That’s the Statue of Liberty ! It was designed b y Gustave Eiffel as a giftfrom France to the USA. It stands in New York Harbor.Susanna: That’s right, but did you know that Eiffel desig ned not only the Statue ofLiberty but also the Eiffel Tower ? He wasa great leader in the arts.Susanna: . Is this the Eiffel Tower ?Kangkang: Yes, it was built for the Internati onal Exhibition of Paris in 1889Susanna: I really hope I can visit some of these places some day1b. Read 1a and match the following informati on.Big Ben Francefor people to have the same t imeThe Opera House Englandlike a huge sailing boatThe Statue of Liberty Australia a gift from FranceThe Eiffel Tower the USAfor the International Exhibition of Parisin 1889Unit5 topic3 section B1a. Read and understand(Susanna , Kangkang , and their classmates are asked to make a re port about famous people aroud the world. Now they are discussing in class.)Susanna: Hi, Kangkang , who is your hero ?Kangkang: My hero is Abraham Lincoln. Although he was was both poor and didn’t have mucheducation , he never gave up reading books. He became one of the grea test presidents ofthe USA. What about you , Suanna?Susanna: Marie Curie is my hero. Not noly d id she discover radium but also she won the NobelPrize twice in her lifetime.Kangkang: She was great ! Who did you write about , Li Ming?Li Ming: I admire Thomas Edison both for his exploring spirit and his great inventions. Duri ng hislifetime he invented more than 2000 new thing s, including the light bulb , the telegraph and photographic film.Kangkang: I think we have learned a lot fr om the famous people around the world.Unit5 topic3 section C1a. Read and put the following statements abo ut Abraham Lincoln in the correct order.1. He left home. 2 His fat her remarried 3 He was elected president4 His mother died5 He set the slaves free. 7 He was born in18096 He received a law license and became a lawyer 8. He was shot and died the next dayAbraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky in 180 9. His mother died when he was ten years old. Later his family moved to Illinois and hisfather remarried. The family was poor, so the y had to struggle just to live. In Illinois there were neither teachers nor schools , bu t Lincoln’s stepmother encouraged him to study. He lear ned to read and write while working on the farm.At twenty-one , Lincoln left home. He soon re ceived a law license and became a lawyer. People trusted him and began to call him , “Honest Abe”.During the following years , he took a more active part in politics. Soon he was not only a highly respected lawyer but also a w ell-known politician. He was elected the sixtee nth president of the United States in 1861, and in the same year the Civil War broke out.The Civil War was between the southern states that wanted to leave the union and form their own country , and the northern statesthat wanted to keep all the states as one country. The southern states wanted to keep the laws that allowed them to own slaves. Both the northern states and President Lincol n wanted to get rid of those laws. On Apr il 9 , 1865, the Civil War ended and all slaves we re set free.Les than a week later, on April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was shot at the Ford Theatre in Washington , D.C . He died the next day from his wounds.1b Read 1a again and mark T (True) or F (False)1. In Illinois, Lincoln studied by himself because there were no schools there. ( )2. Lincoln became a famous lawyer soon after he left home.( )3. The Civil War broke out after Lincoln had been the president for a year . ( )4. The southern states wanted to break up t he country( )5. On April 14, 1865 , Lincoln died from his wounds.( )1C Read 1a again and match the words with their meanings.1. struggle A to give somebody hope, courage or support2. encourage B to fee l sure that somebody or something is good, right and honest3. trust C so meone who works in politics4 politician D to f ight or try hard to do something1a Read and choose the best title for thepassage.A The Great PyramidB Seven Won dersC The Largest PyramidThe Egyptian pyramids were built arou nd 2560 B.C . The largest one of them is the Great pyramid of Khufu. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the world. The King, Khufu , bui lt the Great Pyramid as his tomb . Studies show that it took 100000 people over 20 years to complete it.The Great Pyramid was considered a unique building in the 19th century A.D . At that time , it was still the tallest bui lding in the world . According to scientific research , the ancient King , Khufu , ordered his men to build the Great Pyramid stone by stone. The biggest stone weighs as much as15 tons. Each stone was fixed so well , though the ancient workers didn’t have any modern tools. The Great Pyramidhas four sides and each side is 230.4 meter s long and 146.5 meters high. At that time, there were no modern machines or equipment , so how did the ancient Egyptians build the Great Pyramid ? To this day , it is stil l a mystery. But many scientists continue to study their methods. The completion of the Great Pyramid shows the wisdom and the achi evements of ancient Egyptian working people.。

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Unit 5 China and the worldTopic 1 China attracts millions of tourists form all over the worldSection A1a. read and understand(I t’s been two years since Mr. Green came to China. Their daughter ,Susanna , has just come tolive with them. She knows very little about the country.)Susanna: Mom , how much do you know about China ?Mrs. Green : A lot . China is a great country that has about 5000 years of history.There are many places of interest which attract million of tourists from all over the world every year.Susanna: Is that so ? Are there any beautiful mountains ?Mrs. Green : Yes. And some of them are very famous , such as Mountain Tai, Mountain Huang , Mount Song and Mount Emei.Susanna: What about rivers?Mrs. Green : There are a great number of rivers in China. Among them , the Changjiang River is the longest one and the second longest is the Huanghe River. They’re the birthplaces of Chinese culture.Susanna: Anything else ?Mrs. Green : My dear , I think you should get to know more about China by yourself. I can fetch you Guide to China. It’s a book which introduces China in detail. Susanna: Thanks , Mom.1b . Complete the tableThere are many places of __________ in China.Mountain Some beautiful and _________ mountains such as Mount Tai, Mount _______,Mount Song and Mount Emei.River a great ________ of rivers such as the Changjing River , the ___________ one and the Huanghe River , the ________ longest one.China attracts millions of _____________ from all over the world each year.2. Talk about the pictures with your partner by following example.Example:A: Do you know Mount Huang ?B: Yes. It’s a mountain with lots of strange pine trees.A: Where is it ?B: It lies in Anhui provinceA: It’s a place which/ that is worth visinting.B: Yes, let’s go there this summer vacation.Mount Huang/ strange pine trees/ Anhui Provincethe West Lake/ many gardens / Zhejiang Province1a. read and understandSusanna: Wow ! What grand buildings ! Why are the roofs of most building yellow ? Jane: Because yellow was a symbol of imperial power in ancient China.Susanna: What are those animals that are carved on the stones ?Kangkang: They are dragons. It’s said that they’re powerfulanimals which guard the whole nation. In ancientChina, emperors thought that they themselves werereal dragons and the sons of Heaven.Jane: And the dragon has become a symbol of theChinese nation.Kangkang: That’s correct ! It also plays an important partin Chinese festivals.Susanna: How interesting ! Anything else about dragons ?Kangkang: Yes, there are a lot of operas , music, paintingsand sayings about dragons.1b. read 1a and choose the correct answer.Susanna, Jane and Kangkang are mainly talking about _______A the Palace MuseumB dragons and colorsC emperorsD dragons, a symbol of the Chinese nation1c. Read 1a and match the words with their descriptions.yellow A a symbol of imperial powerB the sons of Heavendragons C guard the whole nationD a sympol the Chinese nationemperors E play an important part in Chinese festivals2a. Complete the following sentences with the correct attributive clauses based on 1a.1.Jane and Kangkang are showing Susanna around the buildings _______2.Jane thinks yellow is the color _________3.It is said that dragons are powerful animals ________4.It is said that emperors are persons ______5.Chinese people think a dragon is an animal ________A which/that play an important part in Chinese festivalsB which/that guard the whole nationC which/that have yellow roofsD which/ that is a symbol of the Chinese nationE which/ that is a symbol of imperial powerF who/ that are the sons of HeavenThe Great WallThe Great Wall of China is one of the greatest wonders of the world. The entire wall , which has many branches, is about 8 800kilometers long. It stretches from Shanhaiguan in the east to Jiayuguan in the west.The construction was begun during the Warring StatesPeriod, which was about 2 5oo years ago. The states ofQin, Wei , Zhao, Qi, Yan and Zhongshan all built walls toprotect their people. The first emperor, Qin Shihuang, joinedall these smaller walls together to make the Great Wall.These early walls that were made of packed earthand wood away in the rain and wind. Little of thatwall remains. Most of the wall that can be seen todaywas built during the Ming dynasty. It was made of stone and brick that would last longer.The Great Wall was first built by ancient people to separate them from their enemies. Those Ming dynasty rulers did not expect that it would later be used to bring tourists into China. It is said that one who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man. The Great Wall is a treasure of Chinese civilization and it is regarded as a symbol of the Chinese nation.1b Read 1a and match the words with their meanings.1 separate a not joined to something else2 enemy b to think or believe that something will happen3 expect c gold or other things that are worth lots of money.4 treasure d a person who hates you and wants to harm you1c. Read 1a again andQin dynasty total length_______________ ________________ to______ their people_______________ ________________ purposeMaterial -------------- The Great Wall to _______them for their_____ Ming dynasty beginning time_______________ _________________ a ______ of Chinese civilizationMeaning_______________ __________________ a ______ of the Chinese nationGrammar Attributive Clauses (II)China is a great country _____ about 5000 years of history.China is a great country ______ has about 5000 years of history.It is a book _____ details about China.It is a book _______ introduces China in detail.That’s correct !And some of them are very famous, such as Mount Tai, Mount Huang, Mount Song and Mount Emei.1a Read the following passage and choose the best title for it.A China’s Long History of TeaB China’s Tea CultureC Tea Drinking in China.The home of tea, with has more than 4000 years of history, is China. People throughout China drink tea daily. Of the three major drinks –tea, coffee and cocoa – tea is drunk by the largest number of people in the world. Tea from China, along with silk and porcelain , began to be known by the world over a thousand years ago and has been an important Chinese export since then.The word for tea in different languages came from theChinese character, “cha”. The English word, “tea’, sounds similar tothe pronunciation of it in Xiamen , Fujian Province. TheRussians call it “cha’i”, which sounds like “chaye”(tea leaves)as it is pronounced in northern China. The Japanese characterfor tea is written exactly the same as it is in Chinese,though it is pronounced a little differently.Tea leaves are produced mainly in the south of China,because of the wild climate and rich soil there. Longjing, pu’er, Wulong and Tieguanyin are all famous teas. They’re produced in the provinces of Zhejiang, Yunnan and Fujian.Over the past centuries, Chinese people have developed their unique tea culture, including tea planting, tea-leaf picking , tea making and tea drinking . Tea is also a popular topic in dances, songs , poems and novels.1b Read 1a again and mark T (true) or F (False).1. Chinese tea became world-famous over one thousand years ago. ( )2. The sound of the English word “tea”is similar to that of “chaye” in northern China. ( )3. The written form of the word “tea” is totally the same in both Chinese and Japanese. ( )4. Famous tea leaves in China are produced mainly in the southern part of the country. ( )5. Tea drinking is the only part of the Chinese tea culture. ( )Unit5 topic2 He is really the pride of Chinasection A1a. Read and understand.(Susanna found a picture in the book, Guide to China. Now she is asking Mr. Gao about it ) Susanna: Mr.Gao, who is the man in the picture ?Mr.Gao: Confucius, a pioneer in the field of education. He was born in theyear 551 B.C . He was a great thinker who had many wise ideas, abouthuman nature and behavior. His main ideas are about kindness and goodmanners.Susanna: Could you tell me more about him ?Mr.Gao: Of course. He was also a famous philosopher whose wise sayingshave influenced many people in different countries. For example , one ofhis famous sayings, “He who learns but does not think is lost;he who thinks but does not learn is in danger”, tells us theimportance of learning and thinking.Susanna: He was really a great man from whom I can learn a lot.Confuciuspioneer In the field of ______________________thinker Many ideas about human ___________________________and behavior, especially his ideas about _____________ and good manners.philosopher Influencing _______ people in different countries with his _________sayings.2 Put the following sentences in the correct order. Then tell about Confucius’life story in groups by adding some information from 1a.( ) A But Confucius received a good education when he was young.( ) B At the age of 55, Confucius began to travel around China. He tried to search for good rules of behavior.( ) C And when he was 17, his mother died.( ) D. In his thirties, Confucius began to teach . He spent the rest of his life teaching.( ) E Five years later, he passed away.( ) F When he was 68 years old, Confucius returned to Lu, his home state.( ) G Confucius was born in the state of Lu in the year 551 B.C.( ) H When he was 3 years old , his father died.3Read these wise sayings of Confucius and discuss their meanings with your partner.(1) When I walk along with two others , I may be able to learn from them.(2) What you know , you know; what you don’t know, you don’t know.(3)Learn the new while reviewing the old.(4)Isn’t it a pleasure that friends come to see you from far away ?(5)Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you.1a Read and understand(Susanna and Kangkang are taliking about ZhengHe )Susanna: You know , I am becoming more and more interested in China’s history these days. Could you tell me something about the person named zheng He ?Kangkang: Sure. Zheng He was born in 1371. He was a Ming dynasty explorer whom we Chinese people are proud of.Susanna: Why do you think he was great ?Kangkang: Because, as a captain and palace official , he led seven oceanjourneys from 14o5 to 1433. At that time, the compass playedan important role in his sailing. He even succeeded in sailingto the eaas coast of Africa. His last ocean journey was morethan half a century earlier than Columbus’first journey toAmerica.Susanna: It’s hard to believe ! What a great explorer ! He is reallythe pride of China.Kangkang: Yes. Unfortunately , he died of illness on his way home fromAfrica in 1433.Susanna: Oh , what a shame ! Thank you for telling me so much.Kangkang: My pleasure.1b Read 1a and choose the correct answers..( ) 1. Which dynasty did Zheng He live in ?A Qin dynastyB Ming dynastyC Han dynastyD Song dynasty( ) 2. How did Zheng He find the direction in the sailing ?A By the starB By the sunC By the compassD By the wind( ) 3. When did Zhen He pass away ?A In 1371.B In 1405C In 1435D In 14332 Combine the following sentences from two to one with who, whom, whose, which or that by following the example.Example:Zheng He was a Ming dynasty explorer. We Chinese people are proud of him.Zheng He was a Ming dynasty explorer whom we Chinese people are proud of..1. Zheng He led seven ocean journeys. He took over 200 ships and 27ooo people every time.2. Zheng He died on his way home in 1433. We Chinese people respect him3The ship is about 151.8 meters long and 61.6 meters wide.Its size was the biggest.4.The journeys were to develop trade and friendship between China and other countries.The journeys covered more than 30 countries and areas.1a. Read and understandLearn the following new words with your dictionary before readingMissile aerospace spacecraft the Pacific OceanInstitute devotion career destinationQian Xuesen --- the Father of China’s MissilesQian Xuesen was born in Hangzhou. Zhejiang Province on December 11, 1911. After his graduation from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 1934, he traveled across the Pacific Ocean to the United States for further study. There he received his Ph. D. degrees in both aerospace and mathematics. After he graduated , he became a teacher as well as researcher who studied rockets and missile theories.He made important contributions to the missile and space programs in China. When he returned to his motherland in 1955 , the country’s space research was almost a blank. In 1956, he set up the first research institute of rockets and missiles. From then on , he was in charge of developing China’s missile , rocket and spacecraft research programs. He was a pioneer in these related fields and was honored as “The Father of China’s Missiles”. He is the pride of the Chinese People.He passed away on October 31, 2009 at the age of 98, but he is a man who still encourage Chinese youth. His devotion to his country was expressed in his saying.,”My career is in China , my success is in China and my destination is in China !”When someone said he could make much more money if he stayed in the United States , he laughed and said , “My family name is Qian , but I don’t like qian”1b. Read 1a and complete the following tasks.What happened to Qian Xuesen in the following years ? Write them down.1911_____________________________________________________________________1934_____________________________________________________________________1955_____________________________________________________________________1956_____________________________________________________________________2009 ______________________________________________________________________2. Make up conversations by following the example and pay attention to the attributive clauses. Example:A Who is Qian Xuesen ?B: He is a scientist who was honored as “The Farher of China’s Missiles “A: What should we learn from him ?B His love and devotion to our country.Qian Xuesen / scientist / be honored as “The Father of China’s Missiles”Yuan Longping / scientist/ develop hybrid riceUnit5 topic2 section DAttributive Clauses (III)Confucius was a great thinker ____________had many wise ideas about human nature and behavior.He was a Ming dynasty explorer ________ we Chinese people are proud of.Confucius was also a famous philosopher _______ wise sayings have influenced many people in different countries.FunctionsWhat a great explorer ! It’s hard to believe !Could you tell me more about him ?1a Look at the pictures and match the Four Great Inventions of ancient China with them. Then fill in the blanks with the name of the Four Great Inventions.A gunpowderB printingC paper-makingD compass( D ) ( ) ( ) ( )__________________It was a great gift to the world from ancient China. Before it was invented , sailors had to depend on the star to find the right direction . After it was invented , the oceans were open to sail. And many discoveries were made with its help._________________ It was one of the greatest inventions. It is said that in the 3rd century a Chinese man wrote about how to make it. At first, it was used for making fireworks. At the end of the Tang dynasty , people began to use it in wars . The method of making it was brought to the Arab world and Europe in the 13th and 14th centuries.__________________ Before it was invented , the ancient Chinese carved characters on animal bones and stones. China was the first country in the world to make it. During the Western Han dynasty, it was made in some places in China, and was developed in the Eastern Han dynasty by Cai Lun. He made it with bark, ropes and rags._________________ It was developed in the Song dynasty by Bi Sheng. He carved characters on pieces of clay or wood, and then brushed ink on them.. After the characters were printed on paper, the pieces of clay or wood could be used again. Later this technology spread to Korea, Japan and Europe. It was the basic method used at that time.Unit5 topic3 Now it is a symbol of EnglandSection A1a Read and understand(Kangkang has come to Susanna’s house and sees some beautiful pictures hanging on the wall ) Kangkang: What beautiful pictures ! What is it ?Susanna: Oh, that is Big Ben. Long ago , the queen of England knew that many clocks had different times. People were either early or late. She had it built so that everyone would have the same time. Now it’s a symbol of England.Kangkang: Oh ! What about the building that looks like a huge sailing boat ?Susanna: That is a good description. It’s the Opera House in Sydney, Australia. It’s the ride of Australians. Do you know the picture below it ?Kangkang: That’s the Statue of Liberty ! It was designed by Gustave Eiffel as a gift from France to the USA. It stands in New York Harbor.Susanna: That’s right, but did you know that Eiffel designed not only the Statue of Liberty but also the Eiffel Tower ? He was a great leader in the arts. Susanna: . Is this the Eiffel Tower ?Kangkang: Yes, it was built for the International Exhibition of Paris in 1889 Susanna: I really hope I can visit some of these places some day1b. Read 1a and match the following information.Big Ben France for people to have the same timeThe Opera House England like a huge sailing boatThe Statue of Liberty Australia a gift from FranceThe Eiffel Tower the USA for the International Exhibition of Paris in 18891c Work in pairs and talk about two of the pictures on the wall in 1a with the information in 1b.Example:A : It is a tower that/ which is famous for its leaning. It is over 800years old. Do you know what it is ?B: Got it ! It’s the Tower of Pisa in Italy.The Tower of Pisa / famous for its leaning/Over 800 years / ItalyWindsor Castle / a private home of the queen the White House/ the workplace of the president in In the UK / over 900 years The USA/ built from 1792 to 1800Unit5 topic3 section B1a. Read and understand(Susanna , Kangkang , and their classmates are asked to make a report about famous people aroud the world. Now they are discussing in class.)Susanna: Hi, Kangkang , who is your hero ?Kangkang: My hero is Abraham Lincoln. Although he was was both poor and didn’t have much education , he never gave up reading books. He became one of the greatest presidents ofthe USA. What about you , Suanna?Susanna: Marie Curie is my hero. Not noly did she discover radium but also she won the Nobel Prize twice in her lifetime.Kangkang: She was great ! Who did you write about , Li Ming?Li Ming: I admire Thomas Edison both for his exploring spirit and his great inventions. During his lifetime he invented more than 2000 new things, including the light bulb , the telegraphand photographic film.Kangkang: I think we have learned a lot from the famous people around the world.1b Read 1a and complete the tableName People they admire most ReasonKangkang Abraham Lincoln ______and no much education , never gave up , became oneof the famous ___________ in the USA.Susanna Marie Curie _________radium, ________the Nobel Prize for two times.--------- Thomas Edison Many great ___________, exploring ____________.3.Write sentences by following the example.Tom’s mine a teacher a nurseNot only, I have, Tom, but also, a car neither , he , she , nor , be, an engineer Example: Not only Tom but also I have a car.___________________________________________Probably , you , either , I , or, wrong , be both, and, he , Jack, fire , be________________________________________ ________________________________________1a. Read and put the following statements about Abraham Lincoln in the correct order.1. He left home. 2 His father remarried 3 He was elected president4 His mother died5 He set the slaves free. 7 He was born in 18096 He received a law license and became a lawyer 8. He was shot and died the next dayAbraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky in 1809. His mother died when he was ten years old. Later his family moved to Illinois and his father remarried. The family was poor, so they had to struggle just to live. In Illinois there were neither teachers nor schools , but Lincoln’s stepmother encouraged him to study. He learned to read and write while working on the farm.At twenty-one , Lincoln left home. He soon received a lawlicense and became a lawyer. People trusted him and began to callhim , “ Honest Abe”.During the following years , he took a more active part inpolitics. Soon he was not only a highly respected lawyer but also awell-known politician. He was elected the sixteenth president of theUnited States in 1861, and in the same year the Civil War brokeout.The Civil War was between the southern states that wanted to leave the union and form their own country , and the northern states that wanted to keep all the states as one country. The southern states wanted to keep the laws that allowed them to own slaves. Both the northern states and President Lincoln wanted to get rid of those laws. On April 9 , 1865, the Civil War ended and all slaves were set free.Les than a week later, on April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was shot at the Ford Theatre in Washington , D.C . He died the next day from his wounds.1b Read 1a again and mark T (True) or F (False)1. In Illinois, Lincoln studied by himself because there were no schools there. ( )2. Lincoln became a famous lawyer soon after he left home. ( )3. The Civil War broke out after Lincoln had been the president for a year . ( )4. The southern states wanted to break up the country ( )5. On April 14, 1865 , Lincoln died from his wounds. ( )1C Read 1a again and match the words with their meanings.1. struggle A to give somebody hope, courage or support2. encourage B to feel sure that somebody or something is good, right and honest3. trust C someone who works in politics4 politician D to fight or try hard to do somethingConjunctions 连词1. Both Jane and Kangkang _________ (are/ is ) students.2. Not only Jane and Maria but also I ______ (are/ am) tired of having one examination after another.3. Not only I but also Jane and Maria _______(are / am ) tired of having one examination after another.4. Either Tom or his brothers _______(has / have ) to water the flowers.5. Either his brothers or Tom _______ (has / have) to water the flowers.6. Neither he nor you _______( need / needs ) to leave now.7. Neither you nor he _______( need / needs) to leave now.FunctionsThat’s a good description.I really hope I can visit some of these places some day.I think we have learned a lot from the famous people around the world.1a Read and choose the best title for the passage.A The Great PyramidB Seven WondersC The Largest PyramidThe Egyptian pyramids were built around 2560 B.C . The largest one of them is the Great pyramid of Khufu. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the world. The King, Khufu , built the Great Pyramid as his tomb . Studies show that it took 100000 people over 20 years to complete it.The Great Pyramid was considered a unique building in the 19thcentury A.D . At that time , it was still the tallest building in theworld . According to scientific research , the ancient King , Khufu , orderedhis men to build the Great Pyramid stone by stone. The biggest stoneweighs as much as 15 tons. Each stone was fixed so well , though theancient workers didn’t have any modern tools. The Great Pyramid has foursides and each side is 230.4 meters long and 146.5 meters high. At thattime, there were no modern machines or equipment , so how did the ancient Egyptians build the Great Pyramid ? To this day , it is still a mystery. But many scientists continue to study their methods. The completion of the Great Pyramid shows the wisdom and the achievements of ancient Egyptian working people.1b Read 1a again and complete the table.The Great PyramidCountry HistoryUse MaterialLength Number of workersHeightMystery 秘密Significance 意义2. Here are four pictures of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Match them1. Chichen Itza of Mexico 墨西哥库库尔坎金字塔 2 Colosseum of Italy 意大利角斗场3 Great Wall of China4 Taj Mahal of India 印度泰姬陵。

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九年级下册英语仁爱As a sophomore students, we should always treat others with kindness and respect. We should learn to be empathetic and understanding towards our peers, teachers, and everyone around us. Being kind means taking the time to listen to others, offer help when needed, and show appreciation for those around us. It also means standing up against bullying and discrimination, and creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere in our school.In addition to being kind to others, we should also learn to be kind to ourselves. This means taking care of our physical and mental well-being, and not being too hard on ourselves when things don't go as planned. We should also practice self-compassion and self-care, and not be afraid to seek help when we need it.Being kind is not always easy, especially when faced with challenges or conflicts. However, it is important to remember that kindness can have a powerful impact on those around us.A kind word or gesture can brighten someone's day, and even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference.In conclusion, kindness is an important quality that we should all strive to embody. By being kind to others and ourselves, we can create a more positive and supportive community, and make the world a better place. Let's all work together to spread kindness and make a positive impact on the world around us.。

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Unit6 Topic3分析下列单词词性及词意head--- ___ ( ) wake--- __ ( ) living --- __ ( ) lively--- __ ( ) documentary--- ___ ( )congratulation--- __ ( )lie---lay---lain --- __ ( )possible--- _______ ( )product--- ____ ( )produce--- __ __ ( )operation--- ___ ( ) Section A一. 在文中找到并划出下面的短语。

1.时光飞逝_____________________________________2.从…毕业_____________________________________3.为…做好准备_________________________________4.准备一些礼物_________________________________5.首先_____________6.小菜一碟__________________7.通过我们的期末考试__________________________8.在仪式上做演讲______________________________9.回顾过去的三年______________________________10.彼此拍照___________________________________11.为老师准备礼物_____________________________12.举行一次班级聚会___________________________13.互换照片__________________________________14.为将来订计划_____________________________ 15.为朋友送行_____________________16.装饰我们的教室______________________________17.当然____________18.成打的卡片_______________ 19.用彩色粉笔写…______________________________ valuable for us_____________________________the saying’s the thoughts thatthere is a will, there is a24.一大包礼物__________________________________25.干得好。

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仁爱版初三英语课文原文翻译仁爱版初三英语课文原文翻译仁爱版初三英语课文原文翻译1Unit 1 She trained hard, so she became a great player later.李老师：大明，谁是你的英雄？你要选择谁来讲述呢？大明：邓亚萍！她是我的英雄，因为她是世界上最棒的乒乓选手之一，而且我喜欢打乒乓球。

李老师：那就给我们讲讲她！大明：嗯，她五岁开始练球。

她训练刻苦，所以后来成了一名伟大的乒乓球选手。

李老师：她赢过哪些比赛呢？大明：她获得过许多次世界冠军，包括四枚奥运会金牌。

她24岁时退役。

李老师：后来她做了什么呢？她开始在北京读清华大学，后来到国外大学深造。

刚开始的时候，她的英语并不好，她还是刻苦努力，7年后，她获得了剑桥大学的博士学位。

她无论做什么，都不放弃。

李老师：真是太不可思议了！大明：是的。

邓亚萍说她并不比任何人聪明，但她拥有非常坚强的意志。

李老师：我明白了。

嗯，我觉得她不仅是一位出色的运动员，而且还是一个好学生。

大明：是的。

而且北京奥运会成为世界体育运动的一次胜利，也有她的功劳。

她就是最棒的！李老师：她是一位真正的英雄。

Unit 2 There were few doctors, so he had to work very hard on his own.我的英雄---白求恩大夫诺曼●白求恩是中国最有名的英雄之一。

他是一位加拿大医生。

他来到中国，帮助中国人民并为他们而献身。

诺曼●白求恩出生于1890年。

他于1916年成为一名医生，并于1936年去了西班牙，治疗那里在战争期间受伤的士兵。

他很快意识到许多人因为没有尽快送往医院而濒临死亡。

白求恩大夫研发了新方法来照顾病人。

他发明了在医院外面和靠近交战地区使用的特殊医疗器械，这样医生就能够更快地治疗伤员。

他的发明挽救了许多人的生命。

1938年，白求恩大夫来到了中国，在抗日战争期间帮助治疗伤员。

那时中国医生很少，因此，他不得不独自很努力地工作。

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River
a great ________ of rivers such as the Changjing River , the ___________ one and the
Huanghe River , the ________ longest one.
China attracts millions of _____________ from all over the world each year.
1b many places of __________ in China.
Mountain
Some beautiful and _________ mountains such as MountTai, Mount_______,
MountSong and MountEmei.
MountHuang/ strange pine trees/ AnhuiProvince
trees.
the WestLake/ many gardens / ZhejiangProvince
Unit5 topic1 section B
1a. read and understand Susanna: Wow ! What grand buildings ! Why are the roofs of most Jane: Because yellow was a symbol of imperial power in ancient Susanna: What are those animals that are carved on the stones ? Kangkang: They are dragons. It ’s said that they’re powerful
2. Talk about the pictures with your partner by following example. Example: A: Do you know MountHuang ? B: Yes. It’s a mountain with lots of strange pine A: Where is it ? B: It lies in Anhui province A: It ’s a place which/ that is worth visinting. B: Yes, let’s go there this summer vacation.
animals which guard the whole nation. In ancient China, emperors thought that they themselves were real dragons and the sons of Heaven. Jane: And the dragon has become a symbol of the Chinese nation. Kangkang: That’s correct ! It also plays an important part in Chinese festivals. Susanna: How interesting ! Anything else about dragons ? Kangkang: Yes, there are a lot of operas , music, paintings and sayings about dragons.
There are many places of interest which attract million of tourists from all over the world every year. Susanna: Is that so ? Are there any beautiful mountains ? Mrs. Green : Yes. And some of them are very famous , such as Mountain Tai, Mountain Huang , MountSong and MountEmei. Susanna: What about rivers? Mrs. Green : There are a great number of rivers in China. Among them , the Changjiang River is the longest one and the second longest is the Huanghe River. They’re the birthplaces of Chinese culture. Susanna: Anything else ? Mrs. Green : My dear , I think you should get to know more about China by yourself. I can fetch you Guide to China. It’s a book which introduces China in detail. Susanna: Thanks , Mom.
Unit 5 China and the world
Topic 1 China attracts millions of tourists form all over the world Section A 1a. read and understand
(It ’s been two years since Mr. Green came to China. Their daughter ,Susanna , has just come to
live with them. She knows very little about the country. )
Susanna: Mom , how much do you know about China ? Mrs. Green : A lot . China is a great country that has about 5000 years of history.