人教版新目标八年级英语初二英语上册课文
人教新目标八年级上册英语课文文本
系统复习资料八年级上册英语课文原文Unit 1Where did you go on vacationSection A 2dRick：Hi，time no see.Helen：Hi，，I was on vacation last month.Rick：Oh，did you go anywhere interestingHelen：Yes，I went to Guizhou with my family.Rick：Wow！Did you see H uangguoshu WaterfallHelen：Yes，I was wonderful！①We took quite a few photos about youDid you do anything special last monthRick：Not really.②I just stayed at home most of the time to read and relax.,Section B 2bDid Jane have a good time on MondayWhat about on TuesdayMonday，July 15thI arrived in Penang in Malaysia this morning with my family.①It was sunny and hot，so we decided to go to the beach near our hotel.②My sister and I tried paragliding.③I felt like I was a was so exciting！For lunch，we had something very special-Malaysian yellow were delicious！In the afternoon，we rode bicycles to Georgetown.④There are a lot of new buildings now，but many of the old buildings are still We ld Quay，a really old place in Georgetown，we saw the houses of the Chinese traders from 100 years ago.⑤I wonder what life was like here in the really enjoyed walking around the town.Tuesday，July 16th⑥What a difference a day makes！My father and I decided to go to Penang Hill wanted to walk up to the top，but then it started raining a little so we decided to take the train.⑦We waited over an hour for the train because there were too many we got to the top，it was raining really didn't have an umbrella so we were wet and was terrible！⑧And because of the bad weather，we couldn't see anything below.⑨My f ather didn't bring enough money，so we only had one bowl of fish and was so hungry！But it tasted great！,Unit 2How often do you exerciseSection A 2dJack：Hi，Claire，are you free next weekClaire：①Hmm...next week is quite full for me，Jack.Jack：ReallyHow comeClaire：I have dance and piano lessons.Jack：What kind of dance are you learningClaire：Oh，swing 's fun！I have class once a week，every Monday.Jack：How often do you have piano lessonsClaire：Twice a week，on Wednesday and Friday.Jack：Well，how about TuesdayClaire：Oh，I have to play tennis with my do you want to comeJack：Sure！,Section B 2bWhat Do High School Students Do in Their Free TimeLast month we asked our students about their free time questions were about exercise，use of the Internet and watching are the results.We found that only fifteen percent of our students exercise every five percent exercise four to six times a percent exercise only one to three times a twenty percent do not exercise at all!We all know that many students often go online，but we were surprised that ninety percent of them use the Internet every other ten percent use it at least three or four times a students use it for fun and not for homework.The answers to our questions about watching television were also two percent of the students watch TV one to three times a percent watch TV four to six times a eightyfive percent watch TV every day！①Although many students like to watch sports，game shows are the most popular.②It is good to relax by using the Internet or watching game shows，but we think the best way to relax is through is healthy for the mind and the body.③Exercise such as playing sports is fun，and you can spend time with your friends and family as you play together.④And remember，“old habits die hard”．So start exercising before it's too late！,Unit 3I'm more outgoing than my sister.Section A 2dJulie：Did you like the singing competition yesterday，AnnaAnna：Oh，it was fantastic！Nelly sang so well!Julie：Yes，but I think Lisa sang better than Nelly.Anna：Oh，which one is LisaJulie：The one with shorter hair.①I think she sang more clearly than Nelly.Anna：Yes，but Nelly danced better than Lisa.Julie：②But you can tell that Lisa practiced a lot more and really wanted to win.Anna：Well，everyone wants to the most important thing is to learn something and have fun.,Section B 2bJeff GreenMy mother told me a good friend is like a 'm quieter and more serious than most 's why Ilike reading books and studying harder in best friend Yuan Li is quiet too，so we enjoy studying 'm shy so it's not easy for me to make friends.①But I think friends are like books—you don't need a lot of them as long as they're good.Huang LeiIt's not necessary to be the best friend Larry is quite different from is taller and more outgoing than both like sports，but he plays tennis better，so he always wins.②I'm getting better，Larry often says，③“My best friend helps to bring out the best in me.” However，Larry is much less hard-working，so I always get better grades.④Maybe I should help him more.Mary SmithI don't really care if my friends are the same as me or favorite saying is，⑤“A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart.”My best friend Carol is really kind and very funny.⑥In fact，she's funnier than anyone I broke my arm last year but she made me laugh and feel better.⑦We can talk about and share know she cares about me because she's always there to listen.,Unit 4What's the best movie theaterSection A2dGreg：Hi，I'm 'm new in town.Helen：Hi，I'm to the neighborhood！How do you like it so farGreg：It's fantastic，but I still don't really know my way around.Helen：Well，the best supermarket is on Center can buy the freshest food there.Greg：Oh，there a cinema around hereI love watching movies.Helen：Yes，Sun Cinema is the newest can sit the most comfortably because they have the biggest seats.Greg：Thanks for telling me.Helen：①No problem.,Section BWho's Got TalentEveryone is good at something，but some people are truly 's always interesting to watch other people show their shows are getting more and more ，there were shows like American Idol and America's Got，there are similar shows around the world，such as China's Got Talent.①All these shows have one thing in common：They try to look for the best singers，the most talented dancers，the most exciting magicians，the funniest actors and so kinds of people join these who can play the piano the best or sing the most beautifully②That's up to you to decide.③When people watch the show，they usually play a role in deciding the the winner always gets a very good prize.However，not everybody enjoys watching these shows.④Some think that the lives of the performers are made up.⑤For example，people who say they are poor farmers are in fact justactors.⑥But if you don't take these shows too seriously，they are fun to watch.⑦And one great thing about them is that they give people a way to make their dreams come true.,Unit 5Do you want to watch a game showSection A 2dGrace：What did you do in class today，SarahSarah：We had a discussion about TV classmates like game shows and sports shows.Grace：①Oh，I can't stand love soap operas.②I like to follow the story and see what happens next.Sarah：Well，I don't mind soap my favorite TV shows are the n ews and talk shows.Grace：They're boring!Sarah：③Well，they may not be very exciting，but you can expect to learn a lot from hope to be a TV r eporter one day.,Section B 2bWhen people say “c ulture”，we think of art and history.①But one very famous symbol in American culture is a all know and love the black mouse with two large round ears—Mickey Mouse.②Over 80 years ago，he first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie.③When this cartoon came out in New York on November 18,1928，it was the first cartoon with sound and man behind Mickey was Walt Disney.④He became very rich and the 1930s，he made 87 cartoons with Mickey.Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so of the main r easons is that Mickey was like a common man，but he always tried to face any danger.⑤In his early films，Mickey was unlucky and had many problems such as losing his house or girlfriend，Minnie.⑥However，he was always ready to try his went to the cinema to see the “little man” of them wanted to be like Mickey.On November 18,1978，Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of today expect to see more than just a little mouse fighting bad guys，but many still know who he has a pair of ears more famous than Mickey's,Unit 6I'm going to study computer science.Section A 2dAndy：What are you reading，KenKen：The Old Man and the Sea by Hemingway.Andy：Wow，now I know why you'r e so good at writing stories.Ken：Yes，I want to be a writer.Andy：ReallyHow are you going to become a writerKen：①Well，I'm going to keep on writing stories，of do you want to beAndy：②My parents want me to be a doctor，but I'm not sure about that.Ken：Well，don't everyone knows what they want to make sure you try your you can beanything you want!Andy：Yes，you're right.,Section B 2b1．Do you know what a resolution isIt's a kind of promise.①Most of the time，we make promises to other people.(“Mom，I promise I'm going to tidy my room when I get back from school.”)However，promises you make to yourself are resolutions，and the most common kind is New Year'sa_time_for_making_resolutions.②When we make resolutions at the beginning of the year，we hope that we are going to improve our lives.③Some people write down their resolutions and plans for the coming helps them to remember their —_will_you_make_any_next_year 2．There are different kinds of are about physical example，some people promise themselves they are going to start an exercise program or eat less fast food.④Many resolutions have to do with self- are about making yourself a better person.⑤Some people might say they are going to take up a hobby like painting or taking photos，or learn to play the resolutions have to do with better planning，like making a weekly plan for example，a student may have to find more time to study.3．Although there are differences，most resolutions have one thing in hardly ever keep them！There are good reasons for the resolutions may be too difficult to people just forget about this reason，some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions！Others tell their family and friends about their wishes and plans.,Unit 7Will people have robotsSection A 2dNick：What are you reading，JillJill：It's a book about the future.Nick：Sounds what will the future be likeJill：①Well，cities will be more crowded and will be fewer trees and the environ ment will be in great danger.Nick：That sounds bad！Will we have to move to other planetsJill：I want to live on the earth.Nick：Me，what can we doJill：②We can use less water and plant more trees.③Everyone should play a part in saving the earth.,Section B 2bDo You Think You Will Have Your Own RobotWhen we watch movies about the future，we sometimes see are usually just like human servants.①They help with the housework and do jobs like working in dirty or dangerous places.②Today there are already robots working in factories.③For example，they can help to buildcars，and they do simple jobs over and over people will do such jobs in the future because they are boring，but robots will never get bored.④Some scientists believe that there will be more robots in the future.⑤However，they agree it may take hundreds of are now trying to make robots look like humans and do the same things as robots in Japan can even walk and kinds of robots are fun to watch.But scientist James White thinks that it will be difficult for a robot to do the same things as a example，it's easy for children to wake up and know where they are.⑥ thinks that robots won't be able to do this，but some scientists think that robots will even be able to talk like humans in 25 to 50 years.New robots will have many different will look like humans，and others might look like snakes.⑦If buildings fall down with people inside，snake robots will be able to help look for people under the buildings.⑧That may not seem possible now，but computers and rockets seemed impossible 100 years never know what will happen in the future！,Unit 8How do you make a banana milk shakeSection A 2dAnna：Sam，I want to make Russian soup for a party on you tell me howSam：，buy some beef，one cabbage，four carrots，three potatoes，five tomatoes and one ，cut up the vegetables.Anna：What's nextSam：①Next，put the beef，carrots and potatoes into a pot and add some that，cook them for 30 ，add the cabbage，tomatoes and onion and cook for another 10 minutes.Anna：OK，that's itSam：②No，one more thing.③Finally，don't forget to add some salt.,Section B 2bThanksgiving in the United States①In most countries，people usually eat traditional food on special special day in the United States is are many reasons for this special some people，it is a time to give thanks for food in the it is always on the fourth Thursday in November in the United this time，people also remember the first travelers from England who came to live in America about 500 years ago.②These travelers had a long，hard winter，and many of them the next autumn，they gave thanks for life and food in their new home.③These days，most Americans still celebrate this idea of giving thanks by having a big meal at home with their main dish of this meal is almost always turkey，a large bird.Making a turkey dinnerHere is one way to make turkey for a Thanksgiving dinner.First，mix together some bread pieces，onions，salt and pepper.④Next，fill the turkey with this bread mix.Then，put the turkey in a hot oven and cook it for a few hours.⑤When it is ready，place the turkey on a large plate and cover it with gravy.Finally，cut the turkey into thin pieces and eat the meat with vegetables like carrots and potatoes.,Unit 9Can you come to my partySection A 2dJeff：Hey，Nick，can you come to my house on SaturdayMy cousin Sam from Xi'an is going to be here.Nick：Oh，Sam！I remember we went bike riding together last fall when he visited you.Jeff：Yes，that's right.Nick：I'd love to come，but I'm afraid I can' have an exam on Monday so I must prepare for it.Jeff：That's really too bad！①Oh，but Sam isn't leaving until next Wednesday.②Can you hang out with us on Monday nightNick：Sure！③Catch you on Monday！Section B 2bHi David，What a great idea！I really like a helped me to improve my English so 'm sad to see her go，and this party is the best way to say “Thank you and goodbye.” I can help to buy some of the food and can also help to bring to the already have a great idea about how to do that.He WeiHi David，Thanks so much for planning 'd love to come to the party，but I'm not available.①My family is taking a trip to Wuhan at the end of this month to visit my aunt and ，I'd still be glad to help out with any of the party preparations，like planning the me know if you need my help.JakeDear classmates，As I'm sure you know by now，our favorite teacher，，is leaving soon to go back to the 're very sad that she's leaving because she is a fun show how much we're going to miss her，let's have a surprise party for her next Friday the 28th!Can you come to the partyIf so，can you help with any of these thingsPlease tell me by this Friday.1) Buy food and drinks.2) Think of games to play.3) Prepare things we need for the games(glue，paper，pens，...)．4)②Bring to the party without telling her so that she can be surprised.③I look forward to hearing from you all.DavidSection B 3aDear Parents，I would like to invite you to the opening of our new library at High opening will be on the morning of Wednesday，January 8th at 9：this，you can enjoy our school lunch will be in the school hall at 12：dress would also like to invite each parent to bring one book as a gift for the new library.④Please reply in writing to this invitation by Friday，December 20th.Larry SmithHeadmaster,Unit 10If you go to the party，you'll have a great time!Section A 2dJeff：Hey，the party next week，should we ask people to bring foodBen：No，let's order food from a we ask people to bring food，they'll just bring potato chips and chocolate because they'll be too lazy to cook.Jeff：the games，do you think we should give people some small gifts if they winBen：I think that's a great idea！If we do that，more people will want to play the games.Jeff：Yes，the games will be more exciting，too.,Section B 2ba．If people have problems，they should get advice from an expert.b．If people have problems，they should talk to other people.c．①If people have problems，they should try to keep them to themselves.Students these days often have a lot of worries：Sometimes t hey have problems with their schoolwork，and sometimes with their can they do about thisSome people believe the worst thing is to do Mills，a teenager from London，agrees.“P roblems and worries are normal in life，” says Laura.“But I think talking to someone helps a lot.②Unless we talk to someone，we'll certainly feel worse.”Laura once lost her wallet，and worried for was afraid to tell her parents about even walked three miles to school each day because she didn't have any just kept thinking，“If I tell my parents，they'll be angry！” ③In the end，she talked to her parents and they were really understanding.④Her dad said he sometimes made careless mistakes got her a new wallet and asked her to be more careful.“I will always remember to share my problems in the future！” Laura says.Robert Hunt advises students about common feels the same way as Laura.“It is best not to run away from our problems.⑤We should always try to solve them.” He thinks the first step is to find someone you trust to talk person doesn't need to be an expert like himself.⑥Students often forget that their parents have more experience than them，and are always there to help t hem.⑦InEnglish，we say that sharing a problem is like cutting it in you're halfway to solving a problem just by talking to someone about it！,。
人教版新目标八年级上册英语课文
人教版新目标八年级上册英语课文Unit 1 Where did you go on vacation?Section B, 2bRead Jane’s diary entries about her vacation and answer the questions. Did Jane have a good time on Monday? What about on Tuesday?Monday,July 15th I arrived in Penang in Malaysia this morning with my family. It was sunny and hot, so we decided to go tothe beach near our hotel. My sister and I tried paragliding. I felt like I was a bird. It was soexciting! For lunch, we had something very special----Malaysian yellow noodles. They were delicious! In the afternoon, we rode bicycles to Georgetown. There are alot of new buildings now, but many of the oldbuildings are still there. In Weld Quay, a really oldplace in Georgetown, we saw the houses of the Chinese traders from 100 years ago. I wonder what life waslike here in the past. I really enjoyed walking aroundthe town.Tuesday,July 16thWhat a different a day makes! My father and mother decided togo to Penang Hill today. We wanted to walk up to the top, butthen it started raining a little so we decided to take thetrain. We waited over an hour for the train because there weretoo many people. When we got to the top, it was raining reallyhard. We didn’t have an umbrella so we were wet and cold. Itwas terrible! And because of the bad weather, we couldn’t see anything below. My father didn’t bring enough money, so weonly had one bowl of rice and some fish. The food tasted greatbecause I was so hungry.Unit 2 How often do you exercise?Section B, 2bRead the article and complete the pie charts on the next page.What Do No.5 High School Students Do in Their Free Time?Last month we asked our students about their free timeactivities. Our questions were about exercise, use of theInternet and watching TV. Here are the results.We found that only fifteen percent of our students exerciseevery day. Forty-five percent exercise four to six times aweek. Twenty percent exercise only one to three times a week.And twenty percent do not exercise at all.We all know that many students often go online, but we weresurprised that ninety percent of them use the Internet everyday. The other ten percent use it at least three or four timesa week. Most students use it for fun and not for homework.The answer to our questions about watching television werealso interesting.Only two percent of the students watch TV oneto three times a week.Thirteen percent watch TV four to sixtimes a week. And eighty-five percent watch TV every day!Although many students like to watch sports,games shows arethe most popular.It is good to relax by using the Internet or watching gameshows,but we think the best way to relax is throughexercise.It is healthy for the mind and the body.Exercise suchas playing sports is fun, and you can spend time with yourfriends and family as you play together.And remember, “old habits die hard”.So start exercising before it’s too late!Unit 3 I’m more outgoing than my sister.Section B, 2bShould friends be the same or different? Read about what thesepeople think.Underline the comparative wordsand phases in the passages.Jeff Green : My mother told me a good friend is like amirror.I’m quieter and more serious than most kids. That’s why I like reading books and I study harder in class. My bestfriend Yuan Li is quiet too, so we enjoy studying together.I’m shy so it’s not easy for me to make friends. But I thinkfriends are like books---you don’t need a lot of them as longas they’re good.Huang Lei: It’s not necessary to be the same. My best friendLarry is quite different from me. He is taller and moreoutgoing than me. We both like sports, but he plays tennisbetter, so he always wins.However, Larry often helps to bringout the best in me.So I’m getting better at tennis. Larry ismuch less hard-working,though.I always get better grades than he does, so maybe Ishould help him more.Mary Smith: I don’t really care if my friends are the same asme or different.My favorite saying is, “A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart.”My best friend Carolis really kind and very funny. In fact, she’s funnier than anyone I know. I broke my arm last year but she made me laughand feel better. We can talk about and share everything. Iknow she cares about me because she’s always there to listen.Unit 4 What’s the best movie theater?Section B, 2bRead the passage.Which three talent shows are mentioned?Who’s Got Talent?Everyone is good at something, but some people are trulytalented. It’s always interesting to watch other people showtheir talents. Talents shows are getting more and more popular.First, there were shows like American Idol and America’s Got Talent. Now, there are similar shows around the world,such asChina’s Got Talent.All these shows have one thing in common: They try to look forthe best singers,the most talented dancers, the most exciting magicians, the funniest actors and so on. All kinds of peoplejoin these shows. But who can play the piano the best or singthe most beautifully? That’s up to you to decide. When people watch the show, they usually play a role in deciding thewinner. And the winner always gets a very good prize.However,not everybody enjoys watching these shows. Some thinkthat the lives of the performers are made up. For example,somepeople say they are poor farmers,but in fact they are justactors.However,if you don’t take these shows tooseriously,they are fun to watch. And one great thing aboutthem is that they give people a way to make their dreams cometrue.Unit 5 Do you want to watch a game show?Section B, 2bRead the passage and complete the time line on the next page.When people say “culture”,we think of art and history. Butone very famous symbol in American culture is a cartoon. Weall know and love the black mouse with two large round ears—Mickey Mouse. Over 80 years ago,he first appeared in thecartoon Steamboat Willie. When this cartoon came out in NewYork on November18,1928,it was the first cartoon with soundand music. The man behind Mickey was Walt Disney.He became very rich and successful. In the 1930s,he made 87 cartoonswith Mickey.Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so popular. One of the main reasons is that Mickey was like a cartoon man,but he always tried to face any danger. In hisearly films,Mickey was unlucky and had many problems such as losing his house or girlfriend,Minnie. However,he was always ready to try his best.People went to the cinema to see the“little man” win. Most of them wanted to be like Mickey.On November 18,1978,Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today’s cartoons are usually not so simple as little Mickey Mouse,but everyone still knows and loves him. Who has a pairs of earsmore famous than Mickey’s?Unit 6 I’m going to study computer science.Section B, 2bRead the passage and match each paragraph [1-3] with its main purpose in the box.Underline the words and phrases that helped you decide.______ To question the idea of making resolutions______ To give the meaning of resolution______ To discuss the different kinds of resolution31.Do you know what a resolution is? It’s a kind of promise.Most of the time,we make promises to other people. “Mom, I promise I’m going to tidy my room when I get back from school.” However, promises you make to yourself are resolutions,and the most common kind is New Year’s resolutions. ___________ When we make resolutions at the beginning of the year,we hope that we are going to improve our lives.Some people write down their resolutions and plans forthe coming year.This helps them to remember their resolutions. Others tell their family and friends about their wishes and plans.2.There are different kinds of resolutions.Some are about physical health.For example, some people promise themselves they are going to start an exercise program or eat less fast food.Many resolutions have to do with self-improvement.__________ Some people might say they are going to take up a hobby like painting or taking photos,or learn to play theguitar.Some resolutions have to do with better planning,like making a weekly plan for schoolwork._________3.Although there are differences,most resolutions have one thing in common. People hardly ever keep them! ______ Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficult to keep. Sometimes people just forget about them. For this reason,some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions! How about you--will you make any next year?Unit 7 Will people have robots?Section B, 2bRead the article and match each paragraph with the questions it discusses.Paragraph 1 Will robots think like humans in the future? Paragraph 2 What will robots be like in the future?Paragraph 3 What can robots do today?Paragraph 4 What are robots like in movies?Do You Think You Will Have Your Own Robot?1.When we watch movies about the future,we sometimes see robots.They are usually like human servants.They help with thehousework and do jobs like working in dirty or dangerousplaces.2.Today there are already robots working in factories.Some can help to build cars,and they do simple jobs over and overagain.Fewer people will do such jobs in the future becausethey are boring,but robots will never get bored.4.Some scientists believe that there will be more robots inthe future.However,they agree it may take hundreds ofyears.These new robots will have many different shapes.Somewill look like humans,and others might look like animals.InIndia,for example,scientists made robots that look likesnakes.If buildings fall down with people inside, these snake robots can help look for people under the buildings. This wasnot possible 20 years ago, but computers and rockets also seemed impossible 100 years ago.We never know what will happen in the future.Unit 8 How do you make a banana milk shake?Section B, 2bRead the article and number the pictures 【1-5】 Thanksgiving in the United StatesIn most countries,people usually eat traditional food onspecial holidays. A special day in the United States is Thanksgiving. It is always on the fourth Thursday in November,and is a time to give thanks for food in the autumn.At this time,people also remember the first travelers from England who came to live in America about 400 years ago. These travelers had a long,hard winter,and many of them died.In the next autumn,they gave thanks for life and food in their new home.These days,most Americans still celebrate this idea of giving thanks by having a big meal at home with their family. The main dish of this meal is almost always turkey,a large bird.Making a turkey dinnerHere is one way to make turkey for a Thanksgiving dinner. First,mix together some bread pieces,onions,salt and pepper. Next,fill the turkey with this bread mix.Then,put the turkey in a hot oven and cook it for a few hours. When it is ready,place the turkey on a large plate and coverit with gravy.Finally,cut the turkey into thin pieces and eat the meat withvegetables like carrots and potatoes.Unit 9 Can you come to my party?Section B, 2bRead the message quickly. Why did the people write them? Matchthe reason with each message.1.accept an invitation2.make an invitation3.turn down an invitationHi David,What a great idea! I really like Ms.Steen a lot. She helped meto improve my English so much. I’m sad to see her go,and this party is the best way to say “Thank you and goodbye.” I can help to buy some of the food and drinks. I can also help tobring Ms. Steen to the party. I already have a great ideaabout how to do that.He WeiHi David,Thanks so much for planning this. I’d love to come to the party,but I’m not available. My family is taking a trip toWuhan at the end of this month to visit my aunt and uncle. However, I’d still be glad to help out with any of the party preparations,like planning the games.Let me know if you needmy help.JakeDear classmates,As I’m sure you know by now,our favorite teacher,Ms. Steen,is leaving soon to go back to the US. We ‘re very sad that she ‘s leaving because she is a fun teacher. To show how muchwe’re going to miss her,let’s have a surprise party for her next Friday the 28th!Can you come to the party? If so, can you help with any ofthese things? Please tell me by this Friday.1)Buy food and drinks.2)Think of games to play.3)Prepare things we need for the games (glue,paper,pens,...).4)Bring Ms. Steen to the party without telling her so that shecan be surprised.I look forward to hearing from you all.DavidUnit 10 If you go to the party, you’ll have a great time! Section B, 2bLook at statements and then read the passage quickly. Whichstatement expresses the main idea of the passage?a.If people have problems, they should get advice from anexpert.b.If people have problems,they should keep them to themselves.c.If people have problems,they should talk to other people.Students these days often have a lot of worries. Sometimesthey have problems with their schoolwork,and sometimes withtheir friends. What can they do about this？Some people believe the worst thing is to do ura Mills,ateenager from London,agrees. “Problems and worries are normalin life,”says Laura. “But I think talking to someone helps alot.Unless we talk to someone ,we’ll certainly feel worse.”Laura once lost her wallet,and worried for days.She was afraidto tell her parents about it. She even walked three miles toschool each day because she didn’t have any money. She justkept thinking, “If I tell my parents,they’ll be angry!”In the end,she talked to her parents and they were reallyunderstanding.Her dad said he sometimes made careless mistakes himself.They got her a new wallet and asked her to be morecareful. “I will always remember to share my problems in thefuture!”Laura says.Robert Hunt advises students about common problems. He feelsthe same way as Laura. “It is best not to run away from our problems. We should always try to solve them.” He thinks the first step is to find someone you trust to talk to. Thisperson doesn’t need to be an expert like himself.Studentsoften forget that their parents have more experience,and arealways there to help them.In English,we say that sharing aproblem is like cutting it in half. So you’re halfway to solving a problem just by talking to someone about it!。
人教版新目标八年级上册英语课文
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人教版新目标八年级上册英语课文
人教版新目标八年级上册英语课文Unit 1 Where did you go on vacationSection B, 2bRead Jane’s diary entries about her vacation and answer the questions. Did Jane have a good time on Monday What about on TuesdayMonday,July 15thI arrived in Penang in Malaysia this morning with my family. It was sunny and hot, so we decided to go to the beach near our hotel. My sister and I tried paragliding. I felt like I was a bird. It was so exciting! For lunch, we had something very special----Malaysian yellow noodles. They were delicious! In the afternoon, we rode bicycles to Georgetown. There are a lot of new buildings now, but many of the old buildings are still there. In Weld Quay, a really old place in Georgetown, we saw the houses of the Chinese traders from 100 years ago. I wonder what life was like here in the past. I really enjoyed walking around the town.Tuesday,July 16thWhat a different a day makes! My father and mother decided to go to Penang Hill today. We wanted to walk up to the top, but then it started raining a little so we decided to take the train. We waited over an hour for the train because there were too many people. When we got to the top, it was raining really hard. We didn’t have an umbrella so we were wet and cold. It was terrible! And because of the bad weather, we couldn’t see anything below. My father didn’t bring enough money, so we only had one bowl of rice and some fish. Thefood tasted great because I was so hungry.Unit 2 How often do you exerciseSection B, 2bRead the article and complete the pie charts on the next page.What Do High School Students Do in Their Free TimeLast month we asked our students about their free time activities. Our questions were about exercise, use of the Internet and watching TV. Here are the results.We found that only fifteen percent of our students exercise every day. Forty-five percent exercise four to six times a week. Twenty percent exercise only one to three times a week. And twenty percent do not exercise at all.We all know that many students often go online, but we were surprised that ninety percent of them use the Internet every day. The other ten percent use it at least three or fourtimes a week. Most students use it for fun and not for homework.The answer to our questions about watching television were also two percent of the students watch TV one to three times a percent watch TV four to six times a week. And eighty-five percent watch TV every day! Although many students like to watch sports,games shows are the most popular.It is good to relax by using the Internet or watching game shows,but we think the best way to relax is through is healthy for the mind and the such as playing sports is fun, and you can spend time with your friends and family as you play remember, “old habits die hard”.So start exercising before it’s too late!Unit 3 I’m more outgoing than my sister.Section B, 2bShould friends be the same or different Read about what these people the comparative wordsand phases in the passages.Jeff Green : My mother told me a good friend is like a ’m quieter and more serious than most kids. That’s why I like reading books and I study harder in class. My best friend Yuan Li is quiet too, so we enjoy studying together. I’m shy so it’s not easy for me to make friends. But I think friends are like books---you don’t need a lot of them as long as they’re good.Huang Lei: It’s not necessary to be the same. My best friend Larry is quite different from me. He is taller and more outgoing than me. We both like sports, but he plays tennis better, so he always , Larry often helps to bring out thebest in I’m getting better at tennis. Larry is much less hard-working,always get better grades than he does, so maybe I shouldhelp him more.Mary Smith: I don’t really care if my friends are the sameas me or favorite saying is, “A true friend reaches foryour hand and touches your heart.”My best friend Carol is really kind and very funny. In fact, she’s funnier than anyone I know. I broke my arm last year but she made me laugh and feel better. We can talk about and share everything. I know she cares about me because she’s always there to listen.Unit 4 What’s the best movie theaterSection B, 2bRead the three talent shows are mentionedWho’s Got TalentEveryone is good at something, but some people are truly talented. It’s always interesting to watch other people showtheir talents. Talents shows are getting more and more popular. First, there were shows like American Idol and America’s Got Talent. Now, there are similar shows aroundthe world,such as China’s Got Talent.All these shows have one thing in common: They try to lookfor the best singers,the most talented dancers, the most exciting magicians, the funniest actors and so on. All kindsof people join these shows. But who can play the piano the best or sing the most beautifully That’s up to you to decide. When people watch the show, they usually play a role in deciding the winner. And the winner always gets a very good prize.However,not everybody enjoys watching these shows. Some think that the lives of the performers are made up. Forexample,some people say they are poor farmers,but in factthey are just ,if you don’t take these shows tooseriously,they are fun to watch. And one great thing about them is that they give people a way to make their dreams come true.Unit 5 Do you want to watch a game showSection B, 2bRead the passage and complete the time line on the next page.When people say “culture”,we think of art and history. But one very famous symbol in American culture is a cartoon. Weall know and love the black mouse with two large round ears—Mickey Mouse. Over 80 years ago,he first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie. When this cartoon came out in New York on November18,1928,it was the first cartoon with sound and music. The man behind Mickey was Walt became very rich and successful. In the 1930s,he made 87 cartoons with Mickey.Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so popular. One of the main reasons is that Mickey was like acartoon man,but he always tried to face any danger. In his early films,Mickey was unlucky and had many problems such as losing his house or girlfriend,Minnie. However,he was always ready to try his went to the cinema to see the “little man” win. Most of them wanted to be like Mickey.On November 18,1978,Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today’s cartoons are usually not so simple as little Mickey Mouse,but everyone still knows and loves him. Who has a pairs of ears more famous than Mickey’sUnit 6 I’m going to study computer science.Section B, 2bRead the passage and match each paragraph [1-3] with its main purpose in the the words and phrases that helped you decide.______ To question the idea of making resolutions______ To give the meaning of resolution______ To discuss the different kinds of resolution31.Do you know what a resolution is It’s a kind of of the time,we make promises to other people. “Mom, I promise I’m going to tidy my room when I get back from school.” However, promises you make to yourself are resolutions,and the most common kind is New Year’s resolutions. ___________ When we make resolutions at the beginning of the year,we hope that we are going to improve our people write down their resolutions and plans for the coming helps them to remember their resolutions. Others tell their family and friends about their wishes and plans.2.There are different kinds of are about physical example, some people promise themselves they are going to start an exercise program or eat less fast resolutions have to do with self-improvement. __________ Some people might say theyare going to take up a hobby like painting or takingphotos,or learn to play the resolutions have to do with better planning,like making a weekly plan for3.Although there are differences,most resolutions have one thing in common. People hardly ever keep them! ______ Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficult to keep. Sometimes people just forget about them. For this reason,some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions! How about you--will you make any next yearUnit 7 Will people have robotsSection B, 2bRead the article and match each paragraph with the questions it discusses.Paragraph 1 Will robots think like humans in the futureParagraph 2 What will robots be like in the futureParagraph 3 What can robots do todayParagraph 4 What are robots like in moviesDo You Think You Will Have Your Own Robotwe watch movies about the future,we sometimes see are usually like human help with the housework and do jobs like working in dirty or dangerous places.there are already robots working in can help to build cars,and they do simple jobs over and over people will do such jobs in the future because they are boring,but robots will never get bored.are now trying to make robots look like humans and do the same things as we robots in Japan can walk and dance. They are fun to ,some scientists believe that although we can make robots move like people,it will be difficult to make themthink like a example,scientist James White thinks thatrobots wscientists believe that there will be more robots inthe ,they agree it may take hundreds of new robots will have many different will look like humans,and others might look like India,for example,scientists made robots that look like buildings fall down with people inside, these snake robotscan help look for people under the buildings. This was not possible 20 years ago, but computers and rockets also seemed impossible 100 years never know what will happen in the future.Unit 8 How do you make a banana milk shakeSection B, 2bRead the article and number the pictures 【1-5】Thanksgiving in the United StatesIn most countries,people usually eat traditional food on special holidays. A special day in the United States is Thanksgiving. It is always on the fourth Thursday in November,and is a time to give thanks for food in the this time,people also remember the first travelers from England who came to live in America about 400 years ago. These travelers had a long,hard winter,and many of them the next autumn,they gave thanks for life and food in their newdays,most Americans still celebrate this idea of givingthanks by having a big meal at home with their family. The main dish of this meal is almost always turkey,a large bird.Making a turkey dinnerHere is one way to make turkey for a Thanksgiving dinner.First,mix together some bread pieces,onions,salt and pepper.Next,fill the turkey with this bread mix.Then,put the turkey in a hot oven and cook it for a few hours.When it is ready,place the turkey on a large plate and coverit with gravy.Finally,cut the turkey into thin pieces and eat the meat with vegetables like carrots and potatoes.Unit 9 Can you come to my partySection B, 2bRead the message quickly. Why did the people write them Match the reason with each message.1.accept an invitationan invitation3.turn down an invitationHi David,What a great idea! I really like a lot. She helped me to improve my English so much. I’m sad to see her go,and this party is the best way to say “Thank you and goodbye.” I can help to buy some of the food and drinks. I can also help to bring Ms. Steen to the party. I already have a great idea about how to do that.He WeiHi David,Thanks so much for planning this. I’d love to come to the party,but I’m not available. My family is taking a trip to Wuhan at the end of this month to visit my aunt and uncle. However, I’d still be glad to help out with any of the party preparations,like planning the me know if you need my help.JakeDear classmates,As I’m sure you know by now,our favorite teacher,Ms.Steen,is leaving soon to go back to the US. We ‘re very sad that she ‘s leaving because she is a fun teacher. To showhow much we’re going to miss her,let’s have a surpriseparty for her next Friday the 28th!Can you come to the party If so, can you help with any ofthese things Please tell me by this Friday.1)Buy food and drinks.2)Think of games to play.3)Prepare things we need for the games (glue,paper,pens,...).4)Bring Ms. Steen to the party without telling her so thatshe can be surprised.I look forward to hearing from you all.DavidUnit 10 If you go to the party, you’ll have a greattime!Section B, 2bLook at statements and then read the passage quickly. Which statement expresses the main idea of the passagepeople have problems, they should get advice from an expert.people have problems,they should keep them to themselves.people have problems,they should talk to other people.Students these days often have a lot of worries. Sometimesthey have problems with their schoolwork,and sometimes with their friends. What can they do about thisSome people believe the worst thing is to do Mills,a teenager from London,agrees. “Problems and worries are normal in life,”says Laura. “ButI think talking to someone helps a we talk tosomeone ,we’ll certainly feel worse.”Laura once lost her wallet,and worried for was afraid totell her parents about it. She even walked three miles to school each day because she didn’t have any money. She just kept thinking, “If I tell my parents,they’ll be angry!”In the end,she talked to her parents and they were really dad said he sometimes made careless mistakes got her a newwallet and asked her to be more careful. “I will always remember to share my problems in the future!”Laura says.Robert Hunt advises students about common problems. He feels the same way as Laura. “It is best not to run away from our problems. We should always try to solve them.” He thinks the first step is to find someone you trust to talk to. This person doesn’t need to be an expert like often forget that their parents have more experience,and are always there to help English,we say that sharing a problem is like cuttingit in half. So you’re halfway to solving a problem just by talking to someone about it!。
人教版新目标八年级上册英语课文
人教版新目标八年级上册英语课文Unit 1 Where did you go on vacation?Section B, 2bRead Jane’s diary entries about her vacationand answer the questions. Did Jane have a good time on Monday? What about on Tuesday?Monday,July 15thI arrived in Penang in Malaysia this morning with my family. It was sunny and hot, so we decided to go to the beach near our hotel. My sister and I tried paragliding. I felt like I was a bird. It was so exciting! For lunch, we had something very special----Malaysian yellow noodles. They were delicious! In the afternoon, we rode bicycles to Georgetown. There are a lot of new buildings now, but many of the old buildings are still there. In Weld Quay, a really oldplace in Georgetown, we saw the houses of the Chinese traders from 100 years ago. I wonderwhat life was like here in the past. I really enjoyed walking around the town.Tuesday,July 16thWhat a different a day makes! My father and mother decided to go to Penang Hill today. We wanted to walkup to the top, but then it started raining a little so we decided to take the train. We waited over an hourfor the train because there were too many people. When we got to the top, it was raining really hard. Wedidn’t have an umbrella so we were wet and cold. It was terrible! And because of the bad weather, we couldn’t see anything below. My father didn’t bringenough money, so we only had one bowl of rice and some fish. The food tasted great because I was so hungry.Unit 2 How often do you exercise?Section B, 2bRead the article and complete the pie charts on the next page.What Do No.5 High School Students Do in Their Free Time?Last month we asked our students about their free time activities. Our questions were about exercise, use of the Internet and watching TV. Here are the results.We found that only fifteen percent of our students exercise every day. Forty-five percent exercise four to six times a week. Twenty percent exercise only one to three times a week. And twenty percent do not exercise at all.We all know that many students often go online, but we were surprised that ninety percent of them use the Internet every day. The other ten percent use it at least three or four times a week. Most students use it for fun and not for homework.The answer to our questions about watching television were also interesting.Only two percent of the students watch TV one to three times a week.Thirteen percent watch TV four to six times a week. And eighty-five percent watch TV every day! Although many studentslike to watch sports,games shows are the most popular.It is good to relax by using the Internet or watching game shows,but we think the best way to relax isthrough exercise.It is healthy for the mind and the body.Exercise such as playing sports is fun, and youcan spend time with your friends and family as you play together.And remember, “old habits die hard”.So start exercising before it’s too late!Unit 3 I’m more outgoing than my sister.Section B, 2bShould friends be the same or different? Read aboutwhat these people think.Underline the comparative words and phases in the passages.Jeff Green : My mother told me a good friend is like a mirror.I’m quieter and more serious than most kids. That’s why I like reading books and I study harder in class. My best friend Yuan Li is quiet too, so we enjoy studying together. I’m shy so it’s not easy for me to make friends. But I think friends are like books---you don’t need a lot of them as long as they’re good.Huang Lei: It’s not necessary to be the same. My best friend Larry is quite different from me. He is taller and more outgoing than me. We both like sports, but he plays tennis better, so he always wins.However, Larry often helps to bring out the best in me.So I’m getting better at tennis. Larry is much less hard-working,though.I always get better grades than he does, so maybe I should help him more.Mary Smith: I don’t really care if my friends are the same as me or different.My favorite saying is, “A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart.”My best friend Carol is really kind and very funny. In fact, she’s funnier than anyone I know. I broke my arm last year but she made me laugh and feel better. We can talk about and share everything. I know she cares about me because she’s always there to listen.Unit 4 What’s the best movie theater?Section B, 2bRead the passage.Which three talent shows are mentioned?Who’s Got Talent?Everyone is good at something, but some people aretruly talented. It’s always interesting to watch other people show their talents. Talents shows are getting more and more popular. First, there were shows like American Idol and America’s Got Talent. Now, there are similar shows around the world,such as China’s Got Talent.All these shows have one thing in common: They try to look for the best singers,the most talented dancers,the most exciting magicians, the funniest actors and so on. All kinds of people join these shows. But who can play the piano the best or sing the most beautifully? That’s up to you to decide. When people watch the show, they usually play a role in deciding the winner. Andthe winner always gets a very good prize.However,not everybody enjoys watching these shows. Some think that the lives of the performers are made up. Forexample,some people say they are poor farmers,but infact they are just actors.However,if you don’t take these shows too seriously,they are fun to watch. Andone great thing about them is that they give people a way to make their dreams come true.Unit 5 Do you want to watch a game show?Section B, 2bRead the passage and complete the time line on the next page.When people say “culture”,we think of art and history. But one very famous symbol in American culture is a cartoon. We all know and love the black mouse with two large round ears—Mickey Mouse. Over 80 years ago,hefirst appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie. Whenthis cartoon came out in New York on November18,1928,it was the first cartoon with sound and music. The man behind Mickey was Walt Disney.He became very rich and successful. In the 1930s,he made 87 cartoons with Mickey.Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so popular. One of the main reasons is that Mickey waslike a cartoon man,but he always tried to face any danger. In his early films,Mickey was unlucky and had many problems such as losing his house orgirlfriend,Minnie. However,he was always ready to tryhis best.People went to the cinema to see the “little man” win. Most of them wanted to be like Mickey.On November 18,1978,Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today’s cartoons are usually not so simple as littleMickey Mouse,but everyone still knows and loves him. Who has a pairs of ears more famous than Mickey’s?Unit 6 I’m going to study computer science. Section B, 2bRead the passage and match each paragraph [1-3] withits main purpose in the box.Underline the words and phrases that helped you decide.______ To question the idea of making resolutions______ To give the meaning of resolution______ To discuss the different kinds of resolution31.Do you know what a resolution is? It’s a kind of promise.Most of the time,we make promises to other people. “Mom, I promise I’m going to tidy my room when I get back from school.” However, promises you make to yourself are resolutions,and the most common kind is New Year’s resolutions. ___________ When we make resolutions at the beginning of the year,we hope that we are going to improve our lives.Some peoplewrite down their resolutions and plans for the coming year.This helps them to remember their resolutions. Others tell their family and friends about their wishes and plans.2.There are different kinds of resolutions.Some are about physical health.For example, some people promise themselves they are going to start an exercise program or eat less fast food.Many resolutions have to do with self-improvement. __________ Some people might say they are going to take up a hobby like painting or taking photos,or learn to play the guitar.Some resolutionshave to do with better planning,like making a weekly plan for schoolwork._________3.Although there are differences,most resolutions have one thing in common. People hardly ever keep them!______ Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficultto keep. Sometimes people just forget about them. For this reason,some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions! How about you--will you make any next year?Unit 7 Will people have robots?Section B, 2bRead the article and match each paragraph with the questions it discusses.Paragraph 1 Will robots think like humans in the future? Paragraph 2 What will robots be like in the future? Paragraph 3 What can robots do today?Paragraph 4 What are robots like in movies?Do You Think You Will Have Your Own Robot?1.When we watch movies about the future,we sometimessee robots.They are usually like human servants.Theyhelp with the housework and do jobs like working indirty or dangerous places.2.Today there are already robots working infactories.Some can help to build cars,and they dosimple jobs over and over again.Fewer people will do such jobs in the future because they are boring,but robots will never get bored.3.Scientists are now trying to make robots look like humans and do the same things as we do.Some robots in Japan can walk and dance. They are fun towatch.However,some scientists believe that although we can make robots move like people,it will be difficultto make them think like a human.For example,scientist James White thinks that robots will never be able to wake up and know where they are.But many scientists disagree with Mr.White.They think that robots will even be able to talk like humans in 25 to 50 years.4.Some scientists believe that there will be morerobots in the future.However,they agree it may take hundreds of years.These new robots will have many different shapes.Some will look like humans,and others might look like animals.In India,for example,scientists made robots that look like snakes.If buildings fall down with people inside, these snake robots can help look for people under the buildings. This was not possible 20 years ago, but computers and rockets also seemed impossible 100 years ago.We never know what will happen in the future.Unit 8 How do you make a banana milk shake?Section B, 2bRead the article and number the pictures 【1-5】Thanksgiving in the United StatesIn most countries,people usually eat traditional foodon special holidays. A special day in the United States is Thanksgiving. It is always on the fourth Thursday in November,and is a time to give thanks for food in the autumn.At this time,people also remember the first travelers from England who came to live in Americaabout 400 years ago. These travelers had a long,hard winter,and many of them died.In the next autumn,they gave thanks for life and food in their new home.These days,most Americans still celebrate this idea of giving thanks by having a big meal at home with their family. The main dish of this meal is almost always turkey,a large bird.Making a turkey dinnerHere is one way to make turkey for a Thanksgiving dinner.First,mix together some bread pieces,onions,salt and pepper.Next,fill the turkey with this bread mix.Then,put the turkey in a hot oven and cook it for a few hours.When it is ready,place the turkey on a large plate and cover it with gravy.Finally,cut the turkey into thin pieces and eat themeat with vegetables like carrots and potatoes.Unit 9 Can you come to my party?Section B, 2bRead the message quickly. Why did the people write them? Match the reason with each message.1.accept an invitation2.make an invitation3.turn down an invitationHi David,What a great idea! I really like Ms.Steen a lot. She helped me to improve my English so much. I’m sad to see her go,and this party is the best way to say “Thank you and goodbye.” I can help to buy some of the food and drinks. I can also help to bring Ms. Steen to the party. I already have a great idea about how to do that.He WeiHi David,Thanks so much for planning this. I’d love to come to the party,but I’m not available. My family is taking a trip to Wuhan at the end of this month to visit my aunt and uncle. However, I’d still be glad to help out with any of the party preparations,like planning the games.Let me know if you need my help.JakeDear classmates,As I’m sure you know by now,our favorite teacher,Ms. Steen,is leaving soon to go back to the US. We ‘re very sad that she ‘s leaving because she is a fun teacher. To show how much we’re going to missher,let’s have a surprise party for her next Friday the 28th!Can you come to the party? If so, can you help with any of these things? Please tell me by this Friday.1)Buy food and drinks.2)Think of games to play.3)Prepare things we need for the games(glue,paper,pens,...).4)Bring Ms. Steen to the party without telling her so that she can be surprised.I look forward to hearing from you all.DavidUnit 10 If you go to the party, you’ll have a great time!Section B, 2bLook at statements and then read the passage quickly. Which statement expresses the main idea of the passage?a.If people have problems, they should get advice from an expert.b.If people have problems,they should keep them to themselves.c.If people have problems,they should talk to other people.Students these days often have a lot of worries. Sometimes they have problems with their schoolwork,and sometimes with their friends. What can they do about this？Some people believe the worst thing is to do ura Mills,a teenager from London,agrees. “Problems and worries are normal in life,”says Laura. “But I think talking to someone helps a lot.Unless we talk to someone ,we’ll certainly feel worse.”Laura once lost her wallet,and worried for days.She was afraid to tell her parents about it. She even walked three miles to school each day because she didn’t haveany money. She just kept thinking, “If I tell my parents,they’ll be angry!”In the end,she talked to her parents and they were really understanding.Her dad said he sometimes made careless mistakes himself.They got her a new wallet and asked her to be more careful. “I will always remember to share my problems in the future!”Laura says.Robert Hunt advises students about common problems. He feels the same way as Laura. “It is best not to run away from our problems. We should always try to solve them.” He thinks the first step is to find someone you trust to talk to. This person doesn’t need to be an expert like himself.Students often forget that their parents have more experience,and are always there to help them.In English,we say that sharing a problem is like cutting it in half. So you’re halfway to solving a problem just by talking to someone about it!。
人教版新目标八年级初二上册英语课文
欢迎阅读人教版新目标八年级上册英语课文Unit 1 Where did you go on vacation?Section B, 2bRead Jane’s diary entries about her vacation and answer the questions. Did Jane have a good time on Monday? What about on Tuesday?town.we got to the top, it was raining really hard. We didn’t have an umbrella so we were wet and cold. It was terrible! And because of the bad weather, we couldn’t see anything below. My father didn’t bring enough money, so we only had one bowl of rice and some fish. The food tasted great because I was so hungry.Unit 2 How often do you exercise?Section B, 2bRead the article and complete the pie charts on the next page.What Do No.5 High School Students Do in Their Free Time?Last month we asked our students about their free time activities. Our questions were about exercise, use of the Internet and watching TV. Here are the results.We found that only fifteen percent of our students exercise every day. Forty-five percent exercise four to six times a week. TwentySection B, 2bShould friends be the same or different? Read about what these people think.Underline the comparative wordsand phases in the passages.Jeff Green : My mother told me a good friend is like a mirror.I’m quieter and more serious than most kids. That’s why I like readingbooks and I study harder in class. My best friend Yuan Li is quiet too, so we enjoy studying together. I’m shy so it’s not easy for me to make friends. But I think friends are like books---you don’t need a lot of them as long as they’re good.Huang Lei: It’s not necessary to be the same. My best friend Larry is quite different from me. He is taller and more outgoing than me. We both like sports, but he plays tennis better, so he alwayswins.However, Larry often helps to bring out the best in me.So I’m’sIt’Talents shows are getting more and more popular. First, there were shows like American Idol and America’s Got Talent. Now, there are similar shows around the world,such as China’s Got Talent.All these shows have one thing in common: They try to look for the best singers,the most talented dancers, the most exciting magicians, the funniest actors and so on. All kinds of people join these shows. But who can play the piano the best or sing the most beautifully? That’s up to you to decide. When people watch the show, theyusually play a role in deciding the winner. And the winner always gets a very good prize.However,not everybody enjoys watching these shows. Some think that the lives of the performers are made up. For example,some people say they are poor farmers,but in fact they are just actors.However,if you don’t take these shows too seriously,they are fun to watch. And one great thing about them is that they give people a way to make their dreams come true.Whenof them wanted to be like Mickey.On November 18,1978,Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today’s cartoons are usually not so simple as little Mickey Mouse,but everyone still knows and loves him. Who has a pairs of ears more famous than Mickey’s?Unit 6 I’m going to study computer science.Section B, 2bRead the passage and match each paragraph [1-3] with its main purpose in the box.Underline the words and phrases that helped you decide.______ To question the idea of making resolutions______ To give the meaning of resolutionmcommon. People hardly ever keep them! ______ Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficult to keep. Sometimes people just forget about them. For this reason,some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions! How about you--will you make any next year?Unit 7 Will people have robots?Section B, 2bRead the article and match each paragraph with the questions it discusses.Paragraph 1 Will robots think like humans in the future?Paragraph 2 What will robots be like in the future?Paragraph 3 What can robots do today?Paragraph 4 What are robots like in movies?Section B, 2bRead the article and number the pictures 【1-5】Thanksgiving in the United StatesIn most countries,people usually eat traditional food on special holidays. A special day in the United States is Thanksgiving. It is always on the fourth Thursday in November,and is a time to givethanks for food in the autumn.At this time,people also remember the first travelers from England who came to live in America about 400 years ago. These travelers had a long,hard winter,and many of them died.In the next autumn,they gave thanks for life and food in their new home.These days,most Americans still celebrate this idea of giving thanks by having a big meal at home with their family. The main dish of this meal is almost always turkey,a large bird.Making a turkey dinner1.3.turn down an invitationHi David,What a great idea! I really like Ms.Steen a lot. She helped me to improve my English so much. I’m sad to see her go,and this party is the best way to say “Thank you and goodbye.” I can help to buy some of the food and drinks. I can also help to bring Ms. Steen to the party. I already have a great idea about how to do that.He WeiHi David,Thanks so much for planning this. I’d love to come to the party,but I’m not available. My family is taking a trip to Wuhan at the endof this month to visit my aunt and uncle. However, I’d still beglad to help out with any of the party preparations,like planningthe games.Let me know if you need my help.JakeAs I’sth!1)2)3)4)DavidUnit 10 If you go to the party, you’ll have a great time! Section B, 2bLook at statements and then read the passage quickly. Whichstatement expresses the main idea of the passage?a.If people have problems, they should get advice from an expert.b.If people have problems,they should keep them to themselves.c.If people have problems,they should talk to other people.Students these days often have a lot of worries. Sometimes they have problems with their schoolwork,and sometimes with their friends. What can they do about this？Some people believe the worst thing is to do ura Mills,a teenager from London,agrees. “Problems and worries are normal in life,”says Laura. “But I think talking to someone helps a lot.Unless we talk to someone ,we’ll certainly feel worse.”“。
人教版新目标八年级上册英语课文
人教版新目标八年级上册英语课文Unit 1 Where did you go on vacation?Section B, 2bRead Jane’s diary entries about her vacationand answer the questions. Did Jane have a good time on Monday? What about on Tuesday?Monday,July 15thI arrived in Penang in Malaysia this morning with my family. It was sunny and hot, so we decided to go to the beach near our hotel. My sister and I tried paragliding. I felt like I was a bird. It was so exciting! For lunch, we had something very special----Malaysian yellow noodles. They were delicious! In the afternoon, we rode bicycles to Georgetown. There are a lot of new buildings now, but many of the old buildings are still there. In Weld Quay, a really oldplace in Georgetown, we saw the houses of the Chinese traders from 100 years ago. I wonderwhat life was like here in the past. I really enjoyed walking around the town.Tuesday,July 16thWhat a different a day makes! My father and mother decided to go to Penang Hill today. We wanted to walkup to the top, but then it started raining a little so we decided to take the train. We waited over an hourfor the train because there were too many people. When we got to the top, it was raining really hard. Wedidn’t have an umbrella so we were wet and cold. It was terrible! And because of the bad weather, we couldn’t see anything below. My father didn’t bringenough money, so we only had one bowl of rice and some fish. The food tasted great because I was so hungry.Unit 2 How often do you exercise?Section B, 2bRead the article and complete the pie charts on the next page.What Do No.5 High School Students Do in Their Free Time?Last month we asked our students about their free time activities. Our questions were about exercise, use of the Internet and watching TV. Here are the results.We found that only fifteen percent of our students exercise every day. Forty-five percent exercise four to six times a week. Twenty percent exercise only one to three times a week. And twenty percent do not exercise at all.We all know that many students often go online, but we were surprised that ninety percent of them use the Internet every day. The other ten percent use it at least three or four times a week. Most students use it for fun and not for homework.The answer to our questions about watching television were also interesting.Only two percent of the students watch TV one to three times a week.Thirteen percent watch TV four to six times a week. And eighty-five percent watch TV every day! Although many studentslike to watch sports,games shows are the most popular.It is good to relax by using the Internet or watching game shows,but we think the best way to relax isthrough exercise.It is healthy for the mind and the body.Exercise such as playing sports is fun, and youcan spend time with your friends and family as you play together.And remember, “old habits die hard〞.So start exercising before it’s too late!Unit 3 I’m more outgoing than my sister.Section B, 2bShould friends be the same or different? Read aboutwhat these people think.Underline the comparative words and phases in the passages.Jeff Green : My mother told me a good friend is like a mirror.I’m quieter and more serious than most kids. That’s why I like reading books and I study harder in class. My best friend Yuan Li is quiet too, so we enjoy studying together. I’m shy so it’s not easy for me to make friends. But I think friends are like books---you don’t need a lot of them as long as they’re good.Huang Lei: It’s not necessary to be the same. My best friend Larry is quite different from me. He is taller and more outgoing than me. We both like sports, but he plays tennis better, so he always wins.However, Larry often helps to bring out the best in me.So I’m getting better at tennis. Larry is much less hard-working,though.I always get better grades than he does, so maybe I should help him more.Mary Smith: I don’t really care if my friends are the same as me or different.My favorite saying is, “A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart.〞My best friend Carol is really kind and very funny. In fact, she’s funnier than anyone I know. I broke my arm last year but she made me laugh and feel better. We can talk about and share everything. I know she cares about me because she’s always there to listen.Unit 4 What’s the best movie theater?Section B, 2bRead the passage.Which three talent shows are mentioned?Who’s Got Talent?Everyone is good at something, but some people aretruly talented. It’s always interesting to watch other people show their talents. Talents shows are getting more and more popular. First, there were shows like American Idol and America’s Got Talent. Now, there are similar shows around the world,such as China’s Got Talent.All these shows have one thing in common: They try to look for the best singers,the most talented dancers,the most exciting magicians, the funniest actors and so on. All kinds of people join these shows. But who can play the piano the best or sing the most beautifully? That’s up to you to decide. When people watch the show, they usually play a role in deciding the winner. Andthe winner always gets a very good prize.However,not everybody enjoys watching these shows. Some think that the lives of the performers are made up. Forexample,some people say they are poor farmers,but infact they are just actors.However,if you don’t take these shows too seriously,they are fun to watch. Andone great thing about them is that they give people a way to make their dreams come true.Unit 5 Do you want to watch a game show?Section B, 2bRead the passage and complete the time line on the next page.When people say “culture〞,we think of art and history. But one very famous symbol in American culture is a cartoon. We all know and love the black mouse with two large round ears—Mickey Mouse. Over 80 years ago,hefirst appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie. Whenthis cartoon came out in New York on November18,1928,it was the first cartoon with sound and music. The man behind Mickey was Walt Disney.He became very rich and successful. In the 1930s,he made 87 cartoons with Mickey.Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so popular. One of the main reasons is that Mickey waslike a cartoon man,but he always tried to face any danger. In his early films,Mickey was unlucky and had many problems such as losing his house orgirlfriend,Minnie. However,he was always ready to tryhis best.People went to the cinema to see the “little man〞 win. Most of them wanted to be like Mickey.On November 18,1978,Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today’s cartoons are usually not so simple as littleMickey Mouse,but everyone still knows and loves him. Who has a pairs of ears more famous than Mickey’s?Unit 6 I’m going to study computer science. Section B, 2bRead the passage and match each paragraph [1-3] withits main purpose in the box.Underline the words and phrases that helped you decide.______ To question the idea of making resolutions______ To give the meaning of resolution______ To discuss the different kinds of resolution31.Do you know what a resolution is? It’s a kind of promise.Most of the time,we make promises to other people. “Mom, I promise I’m going to tidy my room when I get back from school.〞 However, promises you make to yourself are resolutions,and the most common kind is New Year’s resolutions. ___________ When we make resolutions at the beginning of the year,we hope that we are going to improve our lives.Some peoplewrite down their resolutions and plans for the coming year.This helps them to remember their resolutions. Others tell their family and friends about their wishes and plans.2.There are different kinds of resolutions.Some are about physical health.For example, some people promise themselves they are going to start an exercise program or eat less fast food.Many resolutions have to do with self-improvement. __________ Some people might say they are going to take up a hobby like painting or taking photos,or learn to play the guitar.Some resolutionshave to do with better planning,like making a weekly plan for schoolwork._________3.Although there are differences,most resolutions have one thing in common. People hardly ever keep them!______ Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficultto keep. Sometimes people just forget about them. For this reason,some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions! How about you--will you make any next year?Unit 7 Will people have robots?Section B, 2bRead the article and match each paragraph with the questions it discusses.Paragraph 1 Will robots think like humans in the future? Paragraph 2 What will robots be like in the future? Paragraph 3 What can robots do today?Paragraph 4 What are robots like in movies?Do You Think You Will Have Your Own Robot?1.When we watch movies about the future,we sometimessee robots.They are usually like human servants.Theyhelp with the housework and do jobs like working indirty or dangerous places.2.Today there are already robots working infactories.Some can help to build cars,and they dosimple jobs over and over again.Fewer people will do such jobs in the future because they are boring,but robots will never get bored.3.Scientists are now trying to make robots look like humans and do the same things as we do.Some robots in Japan can walk and dance. They are fun towatch.However,some scientists believe that although we can make robots move like people,it will be difficultto make them think like a human.For example,scientist James White thinks that robots will never be able to wake up and know where they are.But many scientists disagree with Mr.White.They think that robots will even be able to talk like humans in 25 to 50 years.4.Some scientists believe that there will be morerobots in the future.However,they agree it may take hundreds of years.These new robots will have many different shapes.Some will look like humans,and others might look like animals.In India,for example,scientists made robots that look like snakes.If buildings fall down with people inside, these snake robots can help look for people under the buildings. This was not possible 20 years ago, but computers and rockets also seemed impossible 100 years ago.We never know what will happen in the future.Unit 8 How do you make a banana milk shake?Section B, 2bRead the article and number the pictures 【1-5】Thanksgiving in the United StatesIn most countries,people usually eat traditional foodon special holidays. A special day in the United States is Thanksgiving. It is always on the fourth Thursday in November,and is a time to give thanks for food in the autumn.At this time,people also remember the first travelers from England who came to live in Americaabout 400 years ago. These travelers had a long,hard winter,and many of them died.In the next autumn,they gave thanks for life and food in their new home.These days,most Americans still celebrate this idea of giving thanks by having a big meal at home with their family. The main dish of this meal is almost always turkey,a large bird.Making a turkey dinnerHere is one way to make turkey for a Thanksgiving dinner.First,mix together some bread pieces,onions,salt and pepper.Next,fill the turkey with this bread mix.Then,put the turkey in a hot oven and cook it for a few hours.When it is ready,place the turkey on a large plate and cover it with gravy.Finally,cut the turkey into thin pieces and eat themeat with vegetables like carrots and potatoes.Unit 9 Can you come to my party?Section B, 2bRead the message quickly. Why did the people write them? Match the reason with each message.1.accept an invitation2.make an invitation3.turn down an invitationHi David,What a great idea! I really like Ms.Steen a lot. She helped me to improve my English so much. I’m sad to see her go,and this party is the best way to say “Thank you and goodbye.〞 I can help to buy some of the food and drinks. I can also help to bring Ms. Steen to the party. I already have a great idea about how to do that.He WeiHi David,Thanks so much for planning this. I’d love to come to the party,but I’m not available. My family is taking a trip to Wuhan at the end of this month to visit my aunt and uncle. However, I’d still be glad to help out with any of the party preparations,like planning the games.Let me know if you need my help.JakeDear classmates,As I’m sure you know by now,our favorite teacher,Ms. Steen,is leaving soon to go back to the US. We ‘re very sad that she ‘s leaving because she is a fun teacher. To show how much we’re going to missher,let’s have a surprise party for her next Friday the 28th!Can you come to the party? If so, can you help with any of these things? Please tell me by this Friday.1)Buy food and drinks.2)Think of games to play.3)Prepare things we need for the games(glue,paper,pens,...).4)Bring Ms. Steen to the party without telling her so that she can be surprised.I look forward to hearing from you all.DavidUnit 10 If you go to the party, you’ll have a great time!Section B, 2bLook at statements and then read the passage quickly. Which statement expresses the main idea of the passage?a.If people have problems, they should get advice from an expert.b.If people have problems,they should keep them to themselves.c.If people have problems,they should talk to other people.Students these days often have a lot of worries. Sometimes they have problems with their schoolwork,and sometimes with their friends. What can they do about this？Some people believe the worst thing is to do ura Mills,a teenager from London,agrees. “Problems and worries are normal in life,〞says Laura. “But I think talking to someone helps a lot.Unless we talk to someone ,we’ll certainly feel worse.〞Laura once lost her wallet,and worried for days.She was afraid to tell her parents about it. She even walked three miles to school each day because she didn’t haveany money. She just kept thinking, “If I tell my parents,they’ll be angry!〞In the end,she talked to her parents and they were really understanding.Her dad said he sometimes made careless mistakes himself.They got her a new wallet and asked her to be more careful. “I will always remember to share my problems in the future!〞Laura says.Robert Hunt advises students about common problems. He feels the same way as Laura. “It is best not to run away from our problems. We should always try to solve them.〞 He thinks the first step is to find someone you trust to talk to. This person doesn’t need to be an expert like himself.Students often forget that their parents have more experience,and are always there to help them.In English,we say that sharing a problem is like cutting it in half. So you’re halfway to solving a problem just by talking to someone about it!。
人教版新目标八年级上册英语课文
人教版新目标八年级上册英语课文Unit 1 Where did you go on vacationSection B, 2bRead Jane’s diary entries about her vacation and answer the questions. Did Jane have a good time on Monday What about on TuesdayMonday,July 15thI arrived in Penang in Malaysia this morning with my family. It was sunny and hot, so we decided to go to the beach near our hotel. My sister and I tried paragliding. I felt like I was a bird. It was so exciting! For lunch, we had something veryspecial----Malaysian yellow noodles. They weredelicious! In the afternoon, we rode bicycles to Georgetown. There are a lot of new buildings now,but many of the old buildings are still there. In Weld Quay, a really old place in Georgetown, we saw the houses of the Chinese traders from 100 yearsago. I wonder what life was like here in the past.I really enjoyed walking around the town.Tuesday,July 16thWhat a different a day makes! My father and mother decidedto go to Penang Hill today. We wanted to walk up to the top, but then it started raining a little so we decided to take the train. We waited over an hour for the train becausethere were too many people. When we got to the top, it was raining really hard. We didn’t have an umbrella so wewere wet and cold. It was terrible! And because of the bad weather, we couldn’t see anything below. My father didn’t bring enough money, so we only had one bowl of rice andsome fish. The food tasted great because I was so hungry.Unit 2 How often do you exerciseSection B, 2bRead the article and complete the pie charts on the next page.What Do No.5 High School Students Do in Their Free TimeLast month we asked our students about their free time activities. Our questions were about exercise, use of the Internet and watching TV. Here are the results.We found that only fifteen percent of our students exercise every day. Forty-five percent exercise four to six times a week. Twenty percent exercise only one to three times a week. And twenty percent do not exercise at all.We all know that many students often go online, but we were surprised that ninety percent of them use the Internet every day. The other ten percent use it at least three or four times a week. Most students use it for fun and not for homework.The answer to our questions about watching television were also interesting.Only two percent of the students watch TV one to three times a week.Thirteen percent watch TV four to six times a week. And eighty-five percent watch TV every day! Although many students like to watch sports,games shows are the most popular.It is good to relax by using the Internet or watching game shows,but we think the best way to relax is throughexercise.It is healthy for the mind and the body.Exercise such as playing sports is fun, and you can spend time with your friends and family as you play together.And remember, “old habits die hard”.So start exercising before it’s too late!Unit 3 I’m more outgoing than my sister.Section B, 2bShould friends be the same or different Read about what these people think.Underline the comparative wordsand phases in the passages.Jeff Green : My mother told me a good friend is like a mirror.I’m quieter and more serious than most kids. That’s why I like reading books and I study harder in class. My best friend Yuan Li is quiet too, so we enjoy studying together. I’m shy so it’s not easy for me to make friends. But I think friends are like books---you don’t need a lot of them as long as they’re good.Huang Lei: It’s not necessary to be the same. My best friend Larry is quite different from me. He is taller and more outgoing than me. We both like sports, but he playstennis better, so he always wins.However, Larry often helps to bring out the best in me.So I’m getting better at tennis. Larry is much less hard-working,though.I always get better grades than he does, so maybe I should help him more.Mary Smith: I don’t really care if my friends are the same as me or different.My favorite saying is, “A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart.”My best friend Carol is really kind and very funny. In fact, she’s funnier than anyone I know. I broke my arm last year but she made me laugh and feel better. We can talk about and share everything. I know she cares about me because she’s always there to listen.Unit 4 What’s the best movie theaterSection B, 2bRead the passage.Which three talent shows are mentionedWho’s Got TalentEveryone is good at something, but some people are truly talented. It’s always interesting to watch other people show their talents. Talents shows are getting more and morepopular. First, there were shows like American Idol and America’s Got Talent. Now, there are similar shows around the world,such as China’s Got Talent.All these shows have one thing in common: They try to look for the best singers,the most talented dancers, the most exciting magicians, the funniest actors and so on. All kinds of people join these shows. But who can play the piano the best or sing the most beautifully That’s up to you to decide. When people watch the show, they usually play a role in deciding the winner. And the winner always gets a very good prize.However,not everybody enjoys watching these shows. Some think that the lives of the performers are made up. For example,some people say they are poor farmers,but in fact they are just actors.However,if you don’t take these shows too seriously,they are fun to watch. And one great thing about them is that they give people a way to make their dreams come true.Unit 5 Do you want to watch a game showSection B, 2bRead the passage and complete the time line on the next page.When people say “culture”,we think of art and history.But one very famous symbol in American culture is a cartoon. We all know and love the black mouse with two large round ears—Mickey Mouse. Over 80 years ago,he first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie. When this cartoon came out in New York on November18,1928,it was the first cartoon with sound and music. The man behind Mickey was Walt Disney.He became very rich and successful. In the 1930s,he made 87 cartoons with Mickey.Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so popular. One of the main reasons is that Mickey was like a cartoon man,but he always tried to face any danger. In his early films,Mickey was unlucky and had many problems suchas losing his house or girlfriend,Minnie. However,he was always ready to try his best.People went to the cinema to see the “little man” win. Most of them wanted to be like Mickey.On November 18,1978,Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today’s cartoons are usually not so simple as little Mickey Mouse,but everyone still knows and loves him. Who has a pairs of ears more famous than Mickey’sUnit 6 I’m going to study computer science.Section B, 2bRead the passage and match each paragraph [1-3] with its main purpose in the box.Underline the words and phrasesthat helped you decide.______ To question the idea of making resolutions______ To give the meaning of resolution______ To discuss the different kinds of resolution31.Do you know what a resolution is It’s a kind of promise.Most of the time,we make promises to other people. “Mom, I promise I’m going to tidy my room when I get back from school.” However, promises you make to yourself are resolutions,and the most common kind is New Year’s resolutions. ___________ When we make resolutions at the beginning of the year,we hope that we are going to improveour lives.Some people write down their resolutions andplans for the coming year.This helps them to remember their resolutions. Others tell their family and friends abouttheir wishes and plans.2.There are different kinds of resolutions.Some are about physical health.For example, some people promise themselves they are going to start an exercise program or eat lessfast food.Many resolutions have to do with self-improvement. __________ Some people might say they are going to take upa hobby like painting or taking photos,or learn to play the guitar.Some resolutions have to do with betterplanning,like making a weekly plan for schoolwork._________ 3.Although there are differences,most resolutions have one thing in common. People hardly ever keep them! ______ Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficult to keep. Sometimes people just forget about them. For thisreason,some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions! How about you--will you make any next year Unit 7 Will people have robotsSection B, 2bRead the article and match each paragraph with the questions it discusses.Paragraph 1 Will robots think like humans in the future Paragraph 2 What will robots be like in the future Paragraph 3 What can robots do todayParagraph 4 What are robots like in moviesDo You Think You Will Have Your Own Robot1.When we watch movies about the future,we sometimes see robots.They are usually like human servants.They help with the housework and do jobs like working in dirty or dangerous places.2.Today there are already robots working in factories.Some can help to build cars,and they do simple jobs over and over again.Fewer people will do such jobs in the future because they are boring,but robots will never get bored. 4.Some scientists believe that there will be more robots in the future.However,they agree it may take hundreds of years.These new robots will have many different shapes.Some will look like humans,and others might look like animals.In India,for example,scientists made robots that look likesnakes.If buildings fall down with people inside, these snake robots can help look for people under the buildings. This was not possible 20 years ago, but computers and rockets also seemed impossible 100 years ago.We never know what will happen in the future.Unit 8 How do you make a banana milk shakeSection B, 2bRead the article and number the pictures 【1-5】Thanksgiving in the United StatesIn most countries,people usually eat traditional food on special holidays. A special day in the United States is Thanksgiving. It is always on the fourth Thursday in November,and is a time to give thanks for food in the autumn.At this time,people also remember the first travelers from England who came to live in America about 400 years ago. These travelers had a long,hard winter,and many of them died.In the next autumn,they gave thanks for life and food in their new home.These days,most Americans still celebrate this idea of giving thanks by having a bigmeal at home with their family. The main dish of this mealis almost always turkey,a large bird.Making a turkey dinnerHere is one way to make turkey for a Thanksgiving dinner. First,mix together some bread pieces,onions,salt and pepper. Next,fill the turkey with this bread mix.Then,put the turkey in a hot oven and cook it for a few hours.When it is ready,place the turkey on a large plate andcover it with gravy.Finally,cut the turkey into thin pieces and eat the meatwith vegetables like carrots and potatoes.Unit 9 Can you come to my partySection B, 2bRead the message quickly. Why did the people write them Match the reason with each message.1.accept an invitation2.make an invitation3.turn down an invitationHi David,What a great idea! I really like Ms.Steen a lot. She helped me to improve my English so much. I’m sad to see hergo,and this party is the best way to say “Thank you and goodbye.” I can help to buy some of the food and drinks. I can also help to bring Ms. Steen to the party. I already have a great idea about how to do that.He WeiHi David,Thanks so much for planning this. I’d love to come to the party,but I’m not available. My family is taking a trip to Wuhan at the end of this month to visit my aunt and uncle. However, I’d still be glad to help out with any of the party preparations,like planning the games.Let me know if you need my help.JakeDear classmates,As I’m sure you know by now,our favorite teacher,Ms. Steen,is leaving soon to go back to the US. We ‘re very sad that she ‘s leaving because she is a fun teacher. Toshow how much we’re going to miss her,let’s have a surprise party for her next Friday the 28th!Can you come to the party If so, can you help with any of these things Please tell me by this Friday.1)Buy food and drinks.2)Think of games to play.3)Prepare things we need for the games(glue,paper,pens,...).4)Bring Ms. Steen to the party without telling her so that she can be surprised.I look forward to hearing from you all.DavidUnit 10 If you go to the party, you’ll have a great time!Section B, 2bLook at statements and then read the passage quickly. Which statement expresses the main idea of the passagea.If people have problems, they should get advice from an expert.b.If people have problems,they should keep them to themselves.c.If people have problems,they should talk to other people. Students these days often have a lot of worries. Sometimes they have problems with their schoolwork,and sometimes with their friends. What can they do about this？Some people believe the worst thing is to do ura Mills,a teenager from London,agrees. “Problems and worries are normal in life,”says Laura. “But I think talking to someone helps a lot.Unless we talk to someone ,we’ll certainly feel worse.”Laura once lost her wallet,and worried for days.She was afraid to tell her parents about it. She even walked three miles to school each day because she didn’t have any money. She just kept thinking, “If I tell my parents,they’ll be angry!”In the end,she talked to her parents and they were really understanding.Her dad said he sometimes madecareless mistakes himself.They got her a new wallet and asked her to be more careful. “I will always remember to share my problems in the future!”Laura says.Robert Hunt advises students about common problems. Hefeels the same way as Laura. “It is best not to run away from our problems. We should always try to solve them.” He thinks the first step is to find someone you trust to talk to. This person doesn’t need to be an expert like himself.Students often forget that their parents have more experience,and are always there to help them.In English,we say that sharing a problem is like cutting it in half. So you’re halfway to solving a problem just by talking to someone about it!。
八年级英语上册人教版新目标英语课文原文
系统复习资料八年级上册英语课文原文Unit 1Where did you go on vacation?Section A 2dRick：Hi，Helen.Long time no see.Helen：Hi，Rick.Yes，I was on vacation last month.Rick：Oh，did you go anywhere interesting?Helen：Yes，I went to Guizhou with my family.Rick：Wow！Did you see H uangguoshu Waterfall?Helen：Yes，I did.It was wonderful！①We took quite a few photos there.What about you？Did you do anything special last month?Rick：Not really.②I just stayed at home most of the time to read and relax.,Section B 2bDid Jane have a good time on Monday？What about on Tuesday?Monday，July 15thI arrived in Penang in Malaysia this morning with my family.①It was sunny and hot，so we decided to go to the beach near our hotel.②My sister and I tried paragliding.③I felt like I was a bird.It was so exciting！For lunch，we had something very special-Malaysian yellow noodles.They were delicious！In the afternoon，we rode bicycles to Georgetown.④There are a lot of new buildings now，but many of the old buildings are still there.In Weld Quay，a really old place in Georgetown，we saw the houses of the Chinese traders from 100 years ago.⑤I wonder what life was like here in the past.I really enjoyed walking around the town.Tuesday，July 16th⑥What a difference a day makes！My father and I decided to go to Penang Hill today.We wanted to walk up to the top，but then it started raining a little so we decided to take the train.⑦We waited over an hour for the train because there were too many people.When we got to the top，it was raining really hard.We didn't have an umbrella so we were wet and cold.It was terrible！⑧And because of the bad weather，we couldn't see anything below.⑨My f ather didn't bring enough money，so we only had one bowl of fish and rice.I was so hungry！But it tasted great！,Unit 2How often do you exercise?Section A 2dJack：Hi，Claire，are you free next week?Claire：①Hmm...next week is quite full for me，Jack.Jack：Really？How come?Claire：I have dance and piano lessons.Jack：What kind of dance are you learning?Claire：Oh，swing dance.It's fun！I have class once a week，every Monday.Jack：How often do you have piano lessons?Claire：Twice a week，on Wednesday and Friday.Jack：Well，how about Tuesday?Claire：Oh，I have to play tennis with my friends.But do you want to come?Jack：Sure！,Section B 2bWhat Do No.5 High School Students Do in Their Free Time?Last month we asked our students about their free time activities.Our questions were about exercise，use of the Internet and watching TV.Here are the results.We found that only fifteen percent of our students exercise every day.Fortyfive percent exercise four to six times a week.Twenty percent exercise only one to three times a week.And twenty percent do not exercise at all!We all know that many students often go online，but we were surprised that ninety percent of them use the Internet every day.The other ten percent use it at least three or four times a week.Most students use it for fun and not for homework.The answers to our questions about watching television were also intere sting.Only two percent of the students watch TV one to three times a week.Thirteen percent watch TV four to six times a week.And eightyfive percent watch TV every day！①Although many students like to watch sports，game shows are the most popular.②It is good to relax by using the Internet or watching game shows，but we think the best way to relax is through exercise.It is healthy for the mind and the body.③Exercise such as playing sports is fun，and you can spend time with your friends and family as you play together.④And remember，“old habits die hard”．So start exercising before it's too late！,Unit 3I'm more outgoing than my sister.Section A 2dJulie：Did you like the singing competition yesterday，Anna?Anna：Oh，it was fantastic！Nelly sang so well!Julie：Yes，but I think Lisa sang better than Nelly.Anna：Oh，which one is Lisa?Julie：The one with shorter hair.①I think she sang more clearly than Nelly.Anna：Yes，but Nelly danced better than Lisa.Julie：②But you can tell that Lisa practiced a lot more and really wanted to win.Anna：Well，everyone wants to win.But the most important thing is to learn something and have fun.,Section B 2bJeff GreenMy mother told me a good friend is like a mirror.I'm quieter and more serious than most kids.That's why I like reading books and studying harder in class.My best friend Yuan Li is quiet too，so we enjoy studying together.I'm shy so it's not easy for me to make friends.①But I think friends are like books—you don't need a lot of them as long as they're good.Huang LeiIt's not necessary to be the same.My best friend Larry is quite different from me.He is taller and more outgoing than me.We both like sports，but he plays tennis better，so he always wins.②I'm getting better，though.As Larry often says，③“My best friend helps to bring out the best in me.” Howeve r，Larry is much less hard-working，so I always get better grades.④Maybe I should help him more.Mary SmithI don't really care if my friends are the same as me or different.My favorite saying is，⑤“A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart.” My best friend Carol is really kind and very funny.⑥In fact，she's funnier than anyone I know.I broke my arm last year but she made me laugh and feel better.⑦We can talk about and share everything.I know she cares about me because she's always there to listen.,Unit 4What's the best movie theater?Section A2dGreg：Hi，I'm Greg.I'm new in town.Helen：Hi，I'm Helen.Welcome to the neighborhood！How do you like it so far?Greg：It's fantastic，but I still don't really know my way around.Helen：Well，the best supermarket is on Center Street.You can buy the freshest food there.Greg：Oh，great.Is there a cinema around here？I love watching movies.Helen：Yes，Sun Cinema is the newest one.You can sit the most comfortably because they have the biggest seats.Greg：Thanks for telling me.Helen：①No problem.,Section BWho's Got Talent?Everyone is good at something，but some people are truly talented.It's always interesting to watch other people show their talents.Talent shows are getting more and more popular.First，there were shows like American Idol and America's Got Talent.Now，there are similar shows around the world，such as China's Got Talent.①All these shows have one thing in common：They try to look for the best singers，the most talented dancers，the most exciting magicians，the funniest actors and so on.All kinds of people join these shows.But who can play the piano the best or sing the most beautifully？②That's up to you to decide.③When people watch the show，they usually play a role in deciding the winner.And the winner always gets a very good prize.However，not everybody enjoys watching these shows.④Some think that the lives of the performers are made up.⑤For example，people who say they are poor farmers are in fact just actors.⑥But if you don't take these shows too seriously，they are fun to watch.⑦And one great thing about them is that they give people a way to make their dreams come true.,Unit 5Do you want to watch a game show?Section A 2dGrace：What did you do in class today，Sarah?Sarah：We had a discussion about TV shows.My classmates like game shows and sports shows.Grace：①Oh，I can't stand them.I love soap operas.②I like to follow the story and see what happens next.Sarah：Well，I don't mind soap operas.But my favorite TV shows are the n ews and talk shows.Grace：They're boring!Sarah：③Well，they may not be very exciting，but you can expect to learn a lot from them.I hope to be a TV r eporter one day.,Section B 2bWhen people say “c ulture”，we think of art and history.①But one very famous symbol in American culture is a cartoon.We all know and love the black mouse with two large round ears—Mickey Mouse.②Over 80 years ago，he first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie.③When this cartoon came out in New York on November 18,1928，it was the first cartoon with sound and music.The man behind Mickey was Walt Disney.④He became very rich and successful.In the 1930s，he made 87 cartoons with Mickey.Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so popular.One of the main reasons is that Mickey was like a common man，but he always tried to face any danger.⑤In his early films，Mickey was unlucky and had many problems such as losing his house or girlfriend，Minnie.⑥However，he was always ready to try his best.People went to the cinema to see the “little man” win.Most of them wanted to be like Mickey.On November 18,1978，Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Peo ple today expect to see more than just a little mouse fighting bad guys，but many still know who he is.Who has a pair of ears more famous than Mickey's？,Unit 6I'm going to study co mputer science.Section A 2dAndy：What are you reading，Ken?Ken：The Old Man and the Sea by Hemingway.Andy：Wow，now I know why you'r e so good at writing stories.Ken：Yes，I want to be a writer.Andy：Really？How are you going to become a writer?Ken：①Well，I'm going to keep on writing stories，of course.What do you want to be?Andy：②My parents want me to be a doctor，but I'm not sure about that.Ken：Well，don't worry.Not everyone knows what they want to b e.Just make sure you try your best.Then you can be anything you want!Andy：Yes，you're right.,Section B 2b1．Do you know what a resolution is？It's a kind of promise.①Most of the time，we make promises to other people.(“Mom，I promise I'm going to tidy my room when I get back from school.”)However，promises you make to yourself are resolutions，and the most common kind is New Year's resolutions.The_start_of_the_year_is_often_a_time_for_making_resolutions.②When we make resolutions at the beginning of the year，we hope that we are going to improve our lives.③Some people write down their resolutions and plans for the coming year.This helps them to remember their resolutions.How_about_you_—_will_you_make_any_next_year?2．There are different kinds of resolutions.Some are about physical health.For example，some people promise themselves they are going to start an exercise program or eat less fast food.④Many resolutions have to do with self-improvement.These are about making yourself a better person.⑤Some people m ight say they are going to take up a hobby like painting or taking photos，or learn to play the guitar.Some resolutions have to do with better planning，like making a weekly plan for schoolwork.For example，a student may have to find more time to study.3．Although there are differences，most resolutions have one thing in common.People hardly ever keep them！There are good reasons for this.Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficult to keep.Sometimes people just forget about them.For this reason，some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions！Others tell their family and friends about their wishesand plans.,Unit 7Will people have robots?Section A 2dNick：What are you reading，Jill?Jill：It's a book about the future.Nick：Sounds cool.So what will the future be like?Jill：①Well，cities will be more crowded and polluted.There will be fewer trees and the environ ment will be in great danger.Nick：That sounds bad！Will we have to move to other planets?Jill：Maybe.But I want to live on the earth.Nick：Me，too.Then what can we do?Jill：②We can use less water and plant more trees.③Everyone should play a part in saving the earth.,Section B 2bDo You Think You Will Have Your Own Robot?When we watch movies about the future，we sometimes see robots.They are usually just like human servants.①They help with the housework and do jobs like working in dirty or dangerous places.②Today there are already robots working in factories.③For example，they can help to build cars，and they do simple jobs over and over again.Fewer people will do such jobs in the future because they are boring，but robots will never get bored.④Some scientists believe that there will be more robots in the future.⑤However，they agree it may take hundreds of years.Scientists are now trying to make robots look like humans and do the same things as us.Some robots in Japan can even walk and dance.These kinds of robots are fun to watch.But scientist James White thinks that it will be difficult for a robot to do the same things as a person.For example，it's easy for children to wake up and know where they are.⑥Mr.White thinks that robots won't be able to do this，but some scientists disagree.They think that robots will even be able to talk like humans in 25 to 50 years.New robots will have many different shapes.Some will look like humans，and others might look like snakes.⑦If buildings fall down with people inside，snake robots will be able to help look for people under the buildings.⑧That may not seem possible now，but computers and rockets seemed impossible 100 years ago.We never know what will happen in the future！,Unit 8How do you make a banana milk shake?Section A 2dAnna：Sam，I want to make Russian soup for a party on Saturday.Can you tell me how?Sam：Sure.First，buy some beef，one cabbage，four carrots，three potatoes，five tomatoes and one onion.Then，cut up the vegetables.Anna：What's next?Sam：①Next，put the beef，carrots and p otatoes into a pot and add some water.After that，cook them for 30 minutes.Then，add the cabbage，tomatoes and onion and cook for another 10 minutes.Anna：OK，that's it?Sam：②No，one more thing.③Finally，don't forget to add some salt.,Section B 2bThanksgiving in the United States①In most countries，people usually eat traditional food on special holidays.A special day in the United States is Thanksgiving.There are many reasons for this special day.For some people，it is a time to give thanks for food in the autumn.So it is always on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States.At this time，people also remember the first travelers from England who came to live in America about 500 years ago.②These travelers had a long，hard winter，and many of them died.In the next autumn，they gave thanks for life and food in their new home.③These days，most Americans still celebrate this idea of giving thanks by having a big meal at home with their family.The main dish of this meal is almost always turkey，a large bird.Making a turkey dinnerHere is one way to make turkey for a Thanksgiving dinner.First，mix together some bread pieces，onions，salt and pepper.④Next，fill the turkey with this bread mix.Then，put the turkey in a hot oven and cook it for a few hours.⑤When it is ready，place the turkey on a large plate and cover it with gravy.Finally，cut the turkey into thin pieces and eat the meat with vegetables like carrots and potatoes.,Unit 9Can you come to my party？Section A 2dJeff：Hey，Nick，can you come to my house on Saturday？My cousin Sam from Xi'an is going to be here.Nick：Oh，Sam！I remember we went bike riding together last fall when he visited you.Jeff：Yes，that's right.Nick：I'd love to come，but I'm afraid I can't.I have an exam on Monday so I must prepare for it.Jeff：That's really too bad！①Oh，but Sam isn't leaving until next Wednesday.②Can you hang out with us on Monday night？Nick：Sure！③Catch you on Monday！Section B 2bHi David，What a great idea！I really like Ms.Steen a lot.She helped me to improve my English so much.I'm sad to see her go，and this party is the best way to say “Thank you and goodbye.” I can help to buy some of the food and drinks.I can also help to bring Ms.Steen to the party.I already have a great idea about how to do that.He WeiHi David，Thanks so much for planning this.I'd love to come to the party，but I'm not available.①My family is taking a trip to Wuhan at the end of this month to visit my aunt and uncle.However，I'd still be glad to help out with any of the party preparations，like planning the games.Let me know if you need my help.JakeDear classmates，As I'm sure you know by now，our favorite teacher，Ms.Steen，is leaving soon to go back to the US.We're very sad that she's leaving because she is a fun teacher.To show how much we're going to miss her，let's have a surprise party for her next Friday the 28th!Can you come to the party？If so，can you help with any of these things?Please tell me by this Friday.1) Buy food and drinks.2) Think of games to play.3) Prepare things we need for the games(glue，paper，pens，...)．4)②Bring Ms.Steen to the party without telling her so that she can be surprised.③I look forward to hearing from you all.DavidSection B 3aDear Parents，I would like to invite you to the opening of our new library at No.9 High School.The opening will be on the morning of Wednesday，January 8th at 9：00.After this，you can enjoy our school concert.Then lunch will be in the school hall at 12：00.Please dress smartly.I would also like to invite each parent to bring one book as a gift for the new library.④Please reply in writing to this invitation by Friday，December 20th.Larry SmithHeadmaster,Unit 10If you go to the party，you'll have a great time!Section A 2dJeff：Hey，Ben.For the party next week，should we ask people to bring food?Ben：No，let's order food from a restaurant.If we ask people to bring food，they'll just bring potato chips and chocolate because they'll be too lazy to cook.Jeff：OK.For the games，do you think we should give people some small gifts if they win?Ben：I think that's a great idea！If we do that，more people will want to play the games.Jeff：Yes，the games will be more exciting，too.,Section B 2ba．If people have problems，they should get advice from an expert.b．If people have problems，they should talk to other people.c．①If people have problems，they should try to keep them to themselves.Students these days often have a lot of worries：Sometimes t hey have problems with their schoolwork，and sometimes with their friends.What can they do about this？Some people believe the worst thing is to do ura Mills，a teenager from London，agrees.“Problems and worries are normal in life，” says Laura.“But I think talking to someone helps a lot.②Unless we talk to someone，we'll certainly feel worse.”Laura once lost her wallet，and worried for days.She was afraid to tell her parents about it.She even walked three miles to school each day because she didn't have any money.She just kept thinking，“If I tell my parents，they'll be angry！” ③In the end，she talked to her parents and they were really understanding.④Her dad said he sometimes made careless mistakes himself.They got her a new wallet and asked her to be more careful.“I will always remember to share my problems in the future！” Laura says.Robert Hunt advises students about common problems.He feels the same way as Laura.“It is best not to run away from our problems.⑤We should always try to solve them.” He thinks the first step is to find someone you trust to talk to.This person doesn't need to be an expert like himself.⑥Students often forget that their parents have more experience than them，and are always there to help t hem.⑦In English，we say that sharing a problem is like cutting it in half.So you're halfway to solving a problem just by talking to someone about it！,。
人教版新目标八年级上册英语课文
人教版新目标八年级上册英语课文Unit 1 Where did you go on vacationSection B, 2bRead Jane’s diary entries about her vacationand answer the questions. Did Jane have a good time on Monday What about on TuesdayMonday,July 15thI arrived in Penang in Malaysia this morning with my family. It was sunny and hot, so we decided to go to the beach near our hotel. My sister and I tried paragliding. I felt like I was a bird. It was so exciting! For lunch, we had something very special----Malaysian yellow noodles. They were delicious! In the afternoon, we rode bicycles to Georgetown. There are a lot of new buildings now, but many of the old buildings are still there. In Weld Quay, a really oldplace in Georgetown, we saw the houses of the Chinese traders from 100 years ago. I wonderwhat life was like here in the past. I really enjoyed walking around the town.Tuesday,July 16thWhat a different a day makes! My father and mother decided to go to Penang Hill today. We wanted to walkup to the top, but then it started raining a little so we decided to take the train. We waited over an hourfor the train because there were too many people. When we got to the top, it was raining really hard. Wedidn’t have an umbrella so we were wet and cold. It was terrible! And because of the bad weather, we couldn’t see anything below. My father didn’t bringenough money, so we only had one bowl of rice and some fish. The food tasted great because I was so hungry.Unit 2 How often do you exerciseSection B, 2bRead the article and complete the pie charts on the next page.What Do High School Students Do in Their Free TimeLast month we asked our students about their free time activities. Our questions were about exercise, use of the Internet and watching TV. Here are the results.We found that only fifteen percent of our students exercise every day. Forty-five percent exercise four to six times a week. Twenty percent exercise only one to three times a week. And twenty percent do not exercise at all.We all know that many students often go online, but we were surprised that ninety percent of them use the Internet every day. The other ten percent use it at least three or four times a week. Most students use it for fun and not for homework.The answer to our questions about watching television were also two percent of the students watch TV one to three times a percent watch TV four to six times a week. And eighty-five percent watch TV every day! Although many students like to watch sports,games shows are the most popular.It is good to relax by using the Internet or watching game shows,but we think the best way to relax isthrough is healthy for the mind and the such asplaying sports is fun, and you can spend time with your friends and family as you play remember, “old habits die hard”.So start exercising before it’s too late!Unit 3 I’m more outgoing than my sister.Section B, 2bShould friends be the same or different Read about what these people the comparative wordsand phases in the passages.Jeff Green : My mother told me a good friend is likea ’m quieter and more serious than most kids. That’s why I like reading books and I study harder in class.My best friend Yuan Li is quiet too, so we enjoy studying together. I’m shy so it’s not easy for me to make friends. But I think friends are like books---you don’t need a lot of them as long as they’re good.Huang Lei: It’s not necessary to be the same. My best friend Larry is quite different from me. He is taller and more outgoing than me. We both like sports, but he plays tennis better, so he always , Larry often helpsto bring out the best in I’m getting better at tennis. Larry is much less hard-working,always get better grades than he does, so maybe I should help him more.Mary Smith: I don’t really care if my friends are the same as me or favorite saying is, “A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart.”My best friend Carol is really kind and very funny. In fact, she’s funnier than anyone I know. I broke my arm last year but she made me laugh and feel better. We can talk about and share everything. I know she cares about me because she’s always there to listen.Unit 4 What’s the best movie theaterSection B, 2bRead the three talent shows are mentionedWho’s Got TalentEveryone is good at something, but some people aretruly talented. It’s always interesting to watch other people show their talents. Talents shows are getting more and more popular. First, there were shows like American Idol and America’s Got Talent. Now, there are similar shows around the world,such as China’s Got Talent.All these shows have one thing in common: They try to look for the best singers,the most talented dancers,the most exciting magicians, the funniest actors and so on. All kinds of people join these shows. But who can play the piano the best or sing the most beautifully That’s up to you to decide. When people watch the show, they usually play a role in deciding the winner. Andthe winner always gets a very good prize.However,not everybody enjoys watching these shows. Some think that the lives of the performers are made up. For example,some people say they are poor farmers,but infact they are just ,if you don’t take these shows too seriously,they are fun to watch. And one great thing about them is that they give people a way to make their dreams come true.Unit 5 Do you want to watch a game showSection B, 2bRead the passage and complete the time line on the next page.When people say “culture”,we think of art and history. But one very famous symbol in American culture is a cartoon. We all know and love the black mouse with two large round ears—Mickey Mouse. Over 80 years ago,hefirst appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie. Whenthis cartoon came out in New York on November18,1928,it was the first cartoon with sound and music. The man behind Mickey was Walt became very rich and successful. In the 1930s,he made 87 cartoons with Mickey.Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so popular. One of the main reasons is that Mickey waslike a cartoon man,but he always tried to face any danger. In his early films,Mickey was unlucky and had many problems such as losing his house orgirlfriend,Minnie. However,he was always ready to tryhis went to the cinema to see the “little man” win. Most of them wanted to be like Mickey.On November 18,1978,Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today’s cartoons are usually not so simple as little Mickey Mouse,but everyone still knows and loves him. Who has a pairs of ears more famous than Mickey’sUnit 6 I’m going to study computer science.Section B, 2bRead the passage and match each paragraph [1-3] withits main purpose in the the words and phrases that helped you decide.______ To question the idea of making resolutions______ To give the meaning of resolution______ To discuss the different kinds of resolution31.Do you know what a resolution is It’s a kind of of the time,we make promises to other people. “Mom, I promise I’m going to tidy my room when I get back from school.” However, promises you make to yourself are resolutions,and the most common kind is New Year’s resolutions. ___________ When we make resolutions at the beginning of the year,we hope that we are going to improve our people write down their resolutions and plans for the coming helps them to remember their resolutions. Others tell their family and friends about their wishes and plans.2.There are different kinds of are about physical example, some people promise themselves they are going to start an exercise program or eat less fast resolutions have to do with self-improvement.__________ Some people might say they are going to take up a hobby like painting or taking photos,or learn to play the resolutions have to do with betterplanning,like making a weekly plan for3.Although there are differences,most resolutions have one thing in common. People hardly ever keep them!______ Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficultto keep. Sometimes people just forget about them. For this reason,some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions! How about you--will you make any next yearUnit 7 Will people have robotsSection B, 2bRead the article and match each paragraph with the questions it discusses.Paragraph 1 Will robots think like humans in the future Paragraph 2 What will robots be like in the future Paragraph 3 What can robots do todayParagraph 4 What are robots like in moviesDo You Think You Will Have Your Own Robotwe watch movies about the future,we sometimes see are usually like human help with the housework and do jobs like working in dirty or dangerous places.there are already robots working in can help to build cars,and they do simple jobs over and over people will do such jobs in the future because they are boring,but robots will never get bored.are now trying to make robots look like humans and do the same things as we robots in Japan can walk and dance. They are fun to ,some scientists believe that although we can make robots move like people,it will be difficult to make them think like a example,scientist James White thinks that robots will never be able to wake up and know where they many scientists disagreewith think that robots will even be able to talk like humans in 25 to 50 years.scientists believe that there will be more robots inthe ,they agree it may take hundreds of new robotswill have many different will look like humans,and others might look like India,for example,scientists made robots that look like buildings fall down with people inside, these snake robots can help look for people under the buildings. This was not possible 20 years ago, but computers and rockets also seemed impossible 100 years never know what will happen inthe future.Unit 8 How do you make a banana milk shakeSection B, 2bRead the article and number the pictures 【1-5】Thanksgiving in the United StatesIn most countries,people usually eat traditional foodon special holidays. A special day in the United States is Thanksgiving. It is always on the fourth Thursday in November,and is a time to give thanks for food in the this time,people also remember the first travelers from England who came to live in America about 400 years ago. These travelers had a long,hard winter,and many of them the next autumn,they gave thanks for life and food in their new days,most Americans still celebrate thisidea of giving thanks by having a big meal at home with their family. The main dish of this meal is almost always turkey,a large bird.Making a turkey dinnerHere is one way to make turkey for a Thanksgiving dinner.First,mix together some bread pieces,onions,salt and pepper.Next,fill the turkey with this bread mix.Then,put the turkey in a hot oven and cook it for a few hours.When it is ready,place the turkey on a large plate and cover it with gravy.Finally,cut the turkey into thin pieces and eat themeat with vegetables like carrots and potatoes.Unit 9 Can you come to my partySection B, 2bRead the message quickly. Why did the people write them Match the reason with each message.1.accept an invitationan invitation3.turn down an invitationHi David,What a great idea! I really like a lot. She helped meto improve my English so much. I’m sad to see hergo,and this party is the best way to say “Thank youand goodbye.” I can help to buy some of the food and drinks. I can also help to bring Ms. Steen to the party.I already have a great idea about how to do that.He WeiHi David,Thanks so much for planning this. I’d love to come to the party,but I’m not available. My family is taking a trip to Wuhan at the end of this month to visit my aunt and uncle. However, I’d still be glad to help out with any of the party preparations,like planning the me know if you need my help.JakeDear classmates,As I’m sure you know by now,our favorite teacher,Ms. Steen,is leaving soon to go back to the US. We ‘re very sad that she ‘s leaving because she is a fun teacher. To show how much we’re going to missher,let’s have a surprise party for her next Friday the 28th!Can you come to the party If so, can you help with any of these things Please tell me by this Friday.1)Buy food and drinks.2)Think of games to play.3)Prepare things we need for the games(glue,paper,pens,...).4)Bring Ms. Steen to the party without telling her so that she can be surprised.I look forward to hearing from you all.DavidUnit 10 If you go to the party, you’ll have agreat time!Section B, 2bLook at statements and then read the passage quickly. Which statement expresses the main idea of the passagepeople have problems, they should get advice from an expert.people have problems,they should keep them to themselves.people have problems,they should talk to other people.Students these days often have a lot of worries. Sometimes they have problems with their schoolwork,and sometimes with their friends. What can they do about thisSome people believe the worst thing is to doMills,a teenager from London,agrees. “Problems and worries are normal in life,”says Laura. “But I think talking to someone helps a we talk to someone ,we’ll certainly feel worse.”Laura once lost her wallet,and worried for was afraidto tell her parents about it. She even walked threemiles to school each day because she didn’t have any money. She just kept thinking, “If I tell myparents,they’ll be angry!”In the end,she talked toher parents and they were really dad said he sometimes made careless mistakes got her a new wallet and asked her to be more careful. “I will always remember to share my problems in the future!”Laura says.Robert Hunt advises students about common problems. He feels the same way as Laura. “It is best not to run away from our problems. We should always try to solve them.” He thinks the first step is to find someone youtrust to talk to. This person doesn’t need to be an expert like often forget that their parents have more experience,and are always there to help English,we say that sharing a problem is like cutting it in half. So you’re halfway to solving a problem just by talking to someone about it!。
八年级英语上册人教版新目标英语课文原文
八年级英语上册人教版新目标英语课文原文 Document serial number【LGGKGB-LGG98YT-LGGT8CB-LGUT-系统复习资料八年级上册英语课文原文Unit 1Where did you go on vacationSection A 2dRick：Hi， time no see.Helen：Hi，，I was on vacation last month.Rick：Oh，did you go anywhere interestingHelen：Yes，I went to Guizhou with my family.Rick：Wow！Did you see H uangguoshu WaterfallHelen：Yes，I was wonderful！①We took quite a few photos about youDid you do anything special last monthRick：Not really.②I just stayed at home most of the time to read and relax.,Section B 2bDid Jane have a good time on MondayWhat about on TuesdayMonday，July 15thI arrived in Penang in Malaysia this morning with my family.①It was sunny and hot，so we decided to go to the beach near our hotel.②My sister and I tried paragliding.③I felt like I was a was so exciting！For lunch，we had something very special-Malaysian yellow were delicious！In the afternoon，we rode bicycles to Georgetown.④There are a lot of new buildings now，but many of the old buildings are still We ld Quay，a really old place in Georgetown，we saw the houses of the Chinese traders from 100 years ago.⑤I wonder what life was like here in the really enjoyed walking around the town.Tuesday，July 16th⑥What a difference a day makes！My father and I decided to go to Penang Hill wanted to walk up to the top，but then it started raining a little so we decided to take the train.⑦We waited over an hour for the train because there were too many we got to the top，it was raining really didn't have an umbrella so we were wet and was terrible！⑧And because of the bad weather，we couldn't see anything below.⑨My f ather didn't bring enough money，so we only had one bowl of fish and was so hungry！But it tasted great！,Unit 2How often do you exerciseSection A 2dJack：Hi，Claire，are you free next weekClaire：①Hmm...next week is quite full for me，Jack.Jack：ReallyHow comeClaire：I have dance and piano lessons.Jack：What kind of dance are you learningClaire：Oh，swing 's fun！I have class once a week，every Monday.Jack：How often do you have piano lessonsClaire：Twice a week，on Wednesday and Friday.Jack：Well，how about TuesdayClaire：Oh，I have to play tennis with my do you want to comeJack：Sure！,Section B 2bWhat Do High School Students Do in Their Free TimeLast month we asked our students about their free time questions were about exercise，use of the Internet and watching are the results.We found that only fifteen percent of our students exercise every five percent exercise four to six times a percent exercise only one to three times a twenty percent do not exercise at all!We all know that many students often go online，but we were surprised that ninety percent of them use the Internet every other ten percent use it at least three or four times a students use it for fun and not for homework.The answers to our questions about watching television were also two percent of the students watch TV one to three times a percent watch TV four to six times a eightyfive percent watch TV every day！①Although many students like to watch sports，game shows are the most popular.②It is good to relax by using the Internet or watching game shows，but we think the best way to relax is through is healthy for the mind and the body.③Exercise such as playing sports is fun，and you can spend time with your friends and family as you play together.④And remember，“old habits die hard”．So start exercising before it's too late！,Unit 3I'm more outgoing than my sister.Section A 2dJulie：Did you like the singing competition yesterday，AnnaAnna：Oh，it was fantastic！Nelly sang so well!Julie：Yes，but I think Lisa sang better than Nelly.Anna：Oh，which one is LisaJulie：The one with shorter hair.①I think she sang more clearly than Nelly.Anna：Yes，but Nelly danced better than Lisa.Julie：②But you can tell that Lisa practiced a lot more and really wanted to win.Anna：Well，everyone wants to the most important thing is to learn something and haveSection B 2bJeff GreenMy mother told me a good friend is like a 'm quieter and more serious than most 's why I like reading books and studying harder in best friend Yuan Li is quiet too，so we enjoy studying 'm shy so it's not easy for me to make friends.①But I think friends are like books—you don't need a lot of them as long as they're good.Huang LeiIt's not necessary to be the best friend Larry is quite different from is taller and more outgoing than both like sports，but he plays tennis better，so he always wins.②I'm getting better， Larry often says，③“My best friend helps to bring out the best in me.” However，Larry is much less hard-working，so I always get better grades.④Maybe I should help him more.Mary SmithI don't really care if my friends are the same as me or favorite saying is，⑤“A true friend reache s for your hand and touches your heart.” My best friend Carol is really kind and very funny.⑥In fact，she's funnier than anyone I broke my arm last year but she made me laugh and feel better.⑦We can talk about and share know she cares about me because she's always there to listen.,Unit 4What's the best movie theaterSection A2dGreg：Hi，I'm 'm new in town.Helen：Hi，I'm to the neighborhood！How do you like it so farGreg：It's fantastic，but I still don't really know my way around.Helen：Well，the best supermarket is on Center can buy the freshest food there.Greg：Oh， there a cinema around hereI love watching movies.Helen：Yes，Sun Cinema is the newest can sit the most comfortably because they have the biggest seats.Greg：Thanks for telling me.Helen：①No problem.,Section BWho's Got TalentEveryone is good at something，but some people are truly 's always interesting to watch other people show their shows are getting more and more ，there were shows like American Idol and America's Got，there are similar shows around the world，such as China's Got①All these shows have one thing in common：They try to look for the best singers，the most talented dancers，the most exciting magicians，the funniest actors and so kinds of people join these who can play the piano the best or sing the most beautifully②That's up to you to decide.③When people watch the show，they usually play a role in deciding the the winner always gets a very good prize.However，not everybody enjoys watching these shows.④Some think that the lives of the performers are made up.⑤For example，people who say they are poor farmers are in fact just actors.⑥But if you don't take these shows too seriously，they are fun to watch.⑦And one great thing about them is that they give people a way to make their dreams come true.,Unit 5Do you want to watch a game showSection A 2dGrace：What did you do in class today，SarahSarah：We had a discussion about TV classmates like game shows and sports shows.Grace：①Oh，I can't stand love soap operas.②I like to follow the story and see what happens next.Sarah：Well，I don't mind soap my favorite TV shows are the n ews and talk shows.Grace：They're boring!Sarah：③Well，they may not be very exciting，but you can expect to learn a lot from hope to be a TV r eporter one day.,Section B 2bWhen people say “c ulture”，we think of art and history.①But one very famous symbol in American culture is a all know and love the black mouse with two large round ears—Mickey Mouse.②Over 80 years ago，he first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie.③When this cartoon came out in New York on November 18,1928，it was the first cartoon with sound and man behind Mickey was Walt Disney.④He became very rich and the 1930s，he made 87 cartoons with Mickey.Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so of the main r easons is that Mickey was like a common man，but he always tried to face any danger.⑤In his early films，Mickey was unlucky and had many problems such as losing his house or girlfriend，Minnie.⑥However，he was always ready to try his went to the cinema to see the “little man” of them wanted to be like Mickey.On November 18,1978，Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of today expect to see more than just a little mouse fighting bad guys，but many still know who he has a pair of ears more famous than Mickey's,Unit 6I'm going to study co mputer science.Section A 2dAndy：What are you reading，KenKen：The Old Man and the Sea by Hemingway.Andy：Wow，now I know why you'r e so good at writing stories.Ken：Yes，I want to be a writer.Andy：ReallyHow are you going to become a writerKen：①Well，I'm going to keep on writing stories，of do you want to beAndy：②My parents want me to be a doctor，but I'm not sure about that.Ken：Well，don't everyone knows what they want to make sure you try your you can be anything you want!Andy：Yes，you're right.,Section B 2b1．Do you know what a resolution isIt's a kind of promise.①Most of the time，we make promises to other people.(“Mom，I promise I'm going to tidy my room when I get back from school.”)However，promises you make to yourself are resolutions，and the most common kind is New Year'sa_time_for_making_resolutions.②When we make resolutions at the beginning of the year，we hope that we are going to improve our lives.③Some people write down their resolutions and plans for the coming helps them to remember their —_will_you_make_any_next_year 2．There are different kinds of are about physical example，some people promise themselves they are going to start an exercise program or eat less fast food.④Many resolutions have to do with are about making yourself a better person.⑤Some people m ight say they are going to take up a hobby like painting or taking photos，or learn to play the resolutions have to do with better planning，like making a weekly plan for example，a student may have to find more time to study.3．Although there are differences，most resolutions have one thing in hardly ever keep them！There are good reasons for the resolutions may be too difficult to people just forget about this reason，some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions！Others tell their family and friends about their wishes and plans.,Unit 7Will people have robotsSection A 2dNick：What are you reading，JillJill：It's a book about the future.Nick：Sounds what will the future be likeJill：①Well，cities will be more crowded and will be fewer trees and the environ ment will be in great danger.Nick：That sounds bad！Will we have to move to other planetsJill： I want to live on the earth.Nick：Me， what can we doJill：②We can use less water and plant more trees.③Everyone should play a part in saving the earth.,Section B 2bDo You Think You Will Have Your Own RobotWhen we watch movies about the future，we sometimes see are usually just like human servants.①They help with the housework and do jobs like working in dirty or dangerous places.②Today there are already robots working in factories.③For example，they can help to build cars，and they do simple jobs over and over people will do such jobs in the future because they are boring，but robots will never get bored.④Some scientists believe that there will be more robots in the future.⑤However，they agree it may take hundreds of are now trying to make robots look like humans and do the same things as robots in Japan can even walk and kinds of robots are fun to watch.But scientist James White thinks that it will be difficult for a robot to do the same things as a example，it's easy for children to wake up and know where they are.⑥ thinks that robots won't be able to do this，but some scientists think that robots will even be able to talk like humans in 25 to 50 years.New robots will have many different will look like humans，and others might look like snakes.⑦If buildings fall down with people inside，snake robots will be able to help look for people under the buildings.⑧That may not seem possible now，but computers and rockets seemed impossible 100 years never know what will happen in the future！,Unit 8How do you make a banana milk shakeSection A 2dAnna：Sam，I want to make Russian soup for a party on you tell me howSam：，buy some beef，one cabbage，four carrots，three potatoes，five tomatoes and one ，cut up the vegetables.Anna：What's nextSam：①Next，put the beef，carrots and p otatoes into a pot and add some that，cook them for 30 ，add the cabbage，tomatoes and onion and cook for another 10 minutes.Anna：OK，that's itSam：②No，one more thing.③Finally，don't forget to add some salt.,Section B 2bThanksgiving in the United States①In most countries，people usually eat traditional food on special special day in the United States is are many reasons for this special some people，it is a time to give thanks for food in the it is always on the fourth Thursday in November in the United this time，people also remember the first travelers from England who came to live in America about 500 years ago.②These travelers had a long，hard winter，and many of them the next autumn，they gave thanks for life and food in their new home.③These days，most Americans still celebrate this idea of giving thanks by having a big meal at home with their main dish of this meal is almost always turkey，a large bird.Making a turkey dinnerHere is one way to make turkey for a Thanksgiving dinner.First，mix together some bread pieces，onions，salt and pepper.④Next，fill the turkey with this bread mix.Then，put the turkey in a hot oven and cook it for a few hours.⑤When it is ready，place the turkey on a large plate and cover it with gravy.Finally，cut the turkey into thin pieces and eat the meat with vegetables like carrots and potatoes.,Unit 9Can you come to my partySection A 2dJeff：Hey，Nick，can you come to my house on SaturdayMy cousin Sam from Xi'an is going to be here.Nick：Oh，Sam！I remember we went bike riding together last fall when he visited you.Jeff：Yes，that's right.Nick：I'd love to come，but I'm afraid I can' have an exam on Monday so I must prepare for it.Jeff：That's really too bad！①Oh，but Sam isn't leaving until next Wednesday.②Can you hang out with us on Monday nightNick：Sure！③Catch you on Monday！Section B 2bHi David，What a great idea！I really like a helped me to improve my English so 'm sad to see her go，and this party is the best way to say “Thank you and goodbye.” I can help to buy some of the food and can also help to bring to the already have a great idea about how to do that.He WeiHi David，Thanks so much for planning 'd love to come to the party，but I'm not available.①My family is taking a trip to Wuhan at the end of this month to visit my aunt and ，I'd still be glad to help out with any of the party preparations，like planning the me know if you need my help.JakeDear classmates，As I'm sure you know by now，our favorite teacher，，is leaving soon to go back to the 're very sad that she's leaving because she is a fun show how much we're going to miss her，let's have a surprise party for her next Friday the 28th!Can you come to the partyIf so，can you help with any of these thingsPlease tell me by this Friday.1) Buy food and drinks.2) Think of games to play.3) Prepare things we need for the games(glue，paper，pens，...)．4)②Bring to the party without telling her so that she can be surprised.③I look forward to hearing from you all.DavidSection B 3aDear Parents，I would like to invite you to the opening of our new library at High opening will be on the morning of Wednesday，January 8th at 9： this，you can enjoy our school lunch will be in the school hall at 12： dress would also like to invite each parent to bring one book as a gift for the new library.④Please reply in writing to this invitation by Friday，December 20th.Larry SmithHeadmaster,Unit 10If you go to the party，you'll have a great time!Section A 2dJeff：Hey， the party next week，should we ask people to bring foodBen：No，let's order food from a we ask people to bring food，they'll just bring potato chips and chocolate because they'll be too lazy to cook.Jeff： the games，do you think we should give people some small gifts if they winBen：I think that's a great idea！If we do that，more people will want to play the games.Jeff：Yes，the games will be more exciting，too.,Section B 2ba．If people have problems，they should get advice from an expert.b．If people have problems，they should talk to other people.c．①If people have problems，they should try to keep them to themselves.Students these days often have a lot of worries：Sometimes t hey have problems with their schoolwork，and sometimes with their can they do about thisSome people believe the worst thing is to do Mills，a teenager from London，agrees.“Problems and worries are normal in life，” says Laura.“But I think talking to someone helps a lot.②Unless we talk to someone，we'll certainly feel worse.”Laura once lost her wallet，and worried for was afraid to tell her parents about even walked three miles to school each day because she didn't have any just kept thinking，“If I tellmy parents，they'll be angry！” ③In the end，she talked to her parents and they were really understanding.④Her dad said he sometimes made careless mistakes got her a new wallet and asked her to be more c areful.“I will always remember to share my problems in the future！” Laura says.Robert Hunt advises students about common feels the same way as Laura.“It is best not to run away from our problems.⑤We should always try to solve them.” He thinks the first step is to find someone you trust to talk person doesn't need to be an expert like himself.⑥Students often forget that their parents have more experience than them，and are always there to help t hem.⑦In English，we say that sharing a problem is like cutting it in you're halfway to solving a problem just by talking to someone about it！,。
新人教版八年级上英语课文原文（精选5篇）
新人教版八年级上英语课文原文（精选5篇）第一篇：新人教版八年级上英语课文原文Unit 1 Where did you go on vacation? 2d conversation: R: Hi, Helen.Long time no see.H: Hi,Rick.Yes, I was on vacation last month.R: Oh, did you go anywhere interesting? H: Yes, I went to Guizhou with my family.R: Wow!Did you see Huangguoshu Waterfall? H: Yes, I did.It was wonderful!We took quite a few photos there.What about you?Did you do anything special last month? R: Not really.I just stayed at home most of the time to read and relax.2b passage: I arrived in Penang in Malaysia this morning with my family.lt was sunny and hot,so we decided to go to the beach near our hotel.My sister and l tried paragliding.l felt like l was a bird.lt was so exciting.Forlunch,we had something very special——Malaysian yellow noodles.They were delicious.In the afternoon,we rode bicycles to Georgetown.There are a lot of new buildings now,but many of the old buildings are still there.In weld quay, a really old place in Georgetown,we saw the houses of the Chinese traders from 100 years ago.l wonder what life was like here in the past.l really enjoyed walking around the town.What a difference a day makes!My father and I decided to go to Penang Hill today.We wanted to walk up to the top,but then it started raining a little so we decided to take the train.We waited over an hour for the train because there were too many people.When we got to the top ,it was raining really hard.We didn't have an umbrella so we were wet and cold.It was terrible!And because of the bad weather,we couldn't see anything below.My father didn't bring enough money,so we only had one bowl of rice and some fish.The food tasted great because I was so hungry!Unit 2 How often do you exercise? 2d conversation: A:Hi,Claire,are you free next week? B:Hmm… next week is quite full for me,Jack.A:Really?How come? B:I have dance and piano lessons.A:What kind of dance are you learning? B:Oh,swing dance.It’s fun!I have class once a week,every Monday.A:How often do you have piano lessons? B:Twice a week,on Wednesday and Friday.A:Well,how about Tuesday? B:Oh,I have to play tennis with my friends.But do you want to come? A:Sure.2b passage: What Do No.5 High School Students Do in Their Free Time? Last month we asked our students about their free time activities.Our questions were about exercise,use of the Internet and watching TV.Here are the results.We found that only fifteen percent of our students exercise every day.Forty-five percent exercise four to six times a week.Twenty percent exercise only one to three times a week.And twenty percent do not exercise at all.We all know that many students often go online,but we were surprised that ninety percent of them use the Internet every day.The other ten percent use it at least three or four times a week.Most students use it for fun and not for homework.The answer to our questions about watching television were also interesting.Only two percent of the students watch TV one to three times a week.Thirteen percent watch TV four to six times a week.And eighty-five percent watch TV every day!Although many students like to watch sports,game shows are the most popular.It is good to relax by using the Internet or watching game shows,but we think the best way to relax is through exercise.It is healthy for the mind and the body.Exercise such as playing sports is fun,and you can spend time with your friends and family as you play together.And remember,“old habits die hard”.So start exercising before it’s too late!Unit 3 I’m more outgoing t han my sister.2d conversation: A:Did you like the singing competition yesterday,Anna? B:Oh,it was fantastic!Nelly sang so well!A:Well,I think Lisa sang better than Nelly.B:Oh,which one was Lisa? A:The one with shorter hair.I think she sang more clearly than Nelly.B:Yes,but Nelly danced better than Lisa.A:You can tell that Lisa really wanted to win,though.B:Well,everyone wants to win.But the most important thing is to learn something newand have fun.2b passage: My mother told me a good friend is like a mirror.I'm quieter and more seriours than most kids.That's why I like reading books and I study harder in class.My best friend Yuan Li is quiet too,so we enjoy studying together.I'm shy so it's not easy for me to make friends.But I think friends are like books--you don't need a lot of them as long as they're good.It's not necessary to be the same.My best friend Larry is quite different from me.He is taller and more outstanding than me.We both like sports,but he plays tennis better,so he always wins.However,Larry often helps to bring out the best in me.So I'm getting better at rry is much less hard-working,though.I always get better grade than he does,so maybe I should help him more.I don't really care if my friends are the same as me or different.My favo rite saying is,“A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart.” My best friend Carol is really kind and very funny.In fact,she's funnier than anyone I know.I broke my arm last year but she made me laugh and feel better.We can talk about and share everything.I know she cares about me because she's always there to listen.Unit 4 What’s the best movie theater?2d conversation: Greg: Hi, I'm Greg.I'm new in town.Helen: Hi, I'm Helen.Welcome to the neighborhood!How do you like it so far? Greg: It's fantastic, but I still don't really know my wayaround.Helen: Well, the best supermarket is on Center Street.You can buy the freshest food there.Greg: Oh, great.Is there a cinema around here? I love watching movies.Helen: Yes, Sun Cinema is the newest one.You can sit the most comfortably because they have the biggest seats.Greg: Thanks for telling me.Helen: No problem.2b passage: Everyone is good at something,but some people are talented.It’s always interesting to watch other people show their talents.Talent shows are getting more and more popular.First,there were shows like American Idol and American’s Got Talent.Now,there are similar shows around the world,such as China’s Got Talent.All these shows have one thing in common:They try to look for the best singers,the most talented dancers,the most exciting magicians,the funniest actors and so on.All kinds of people join these shows.But who can play the piano the best or sing the most beautifully?That’s up to you to decide.When people watch the show,they usually play a role in deciding the winner.And the winner always gets a very good prize.However,not everybody enjoys watching these shows.Some think that the lives of the performers are made up.For example,some people say they are poor farmers,but in fact they ar e just actors.However,if you don’t take these shows too seriously,they are fun to watch.And one great thing about them is that they give people a way to make their dreams come true.Unit 5 Do you want to watch a game show ?2d conversation: Grace: What did you do in class today,Sarah?Sarah: We had a discussion about TV shows.My classmates like game shows and sports shows.Grace: Oh, I can’t stand them.I love soap opera.I like to follow the story and see what happens next.Sarah: Well, I don’t mind soap opera.But my favorite TV shows are the news and talk shows.Grace: Well,theymay not be very exciting, but you can expect to learn a lot from them.I hope to be a TV reporter one day.2b passage: When people say “culture”,we think of art and history.But one very famous symbol in American culture is a cartoon.We all know and love the black mouse with two large round ears---Mickey Mouse.Over 80 years ago,he first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie.When this cartoon came out in New York on November 18,1928,it was the first cartoon with sound and music.The man behind Mickey was Walt Disney.He became very rich and successful.In the 1930s,he made 87 cartoons with Mickey.Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so popular.One of the main reasons is that Mickey was like a common man,but he always tried to face any danger.In his early films,Mickey was unlucky and had many problems such as losing his house or girlfriend,Minnie.However,he was always ready to try his best.People went to the cinema to see the“lit tle man”win.Most of them wanted to be like Mickey.On November 18, 1979, Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.T oday’s cartoons are usually not so simple as little Mickey Mouse, but everyone still knows and loves him.Who has a pair of ears more famous than Mickey’s?Unit 6 I’m going to study computer science.2d conversation: A:what are you readings，Ken? B:The Old Man and the Sea by Hemingway.A:Wow，now I know why you 're good at writing stories.B:Yes, I want to be a writer.A:Really? How are you going to become a writer? B: Well,I'm going to keep on writing stories,of course.What do you what to be ? A:My parents want me to a doctor,but I'm not sure about that.B:Well ,don't worry.Not everyone knows what they want want to be.Just make sure youtry your best.Then you can be anything you want!A:Yes,you're right.2b passage: Do you know what a resolution is? It`s a kind of promise.Most of the time ,we make promises to other people.(“Mom,I promise I`m going to tidy my ro om when I get back from school.”)However,promise you make to yourself are resolutions and the most common kind is New Year`s resolutions.When we make resolutions at the beginning of the year,we hope that we are going to improve our lives.Some people write down their resolutions and plans for the coming year.This helps them to remember their resolutions.Others tell their family and friends about their wishes and plans.There are different kinds of resolutions.Some are about physical health.For example,some people promise themselves they are going to start an exercise program or eat less fast food.Many resolutions have to do with self-improvement.some people might say they are going to take up a hobby like painting or taking photos,or learn to play the guitar.Some resolutions have to do with better planning,like making a weekly plan for schoolwork.Although there are differences,most resolutions have one thing in common.People hardly ever keep them!Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficult to keep.Sometimes people just forget about them.For this reason,some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions!How about you —will you make any next year?Unit 7Will people have robots?2d conversation: A:What are you reading, Jill? B:It is book about the future.A:Sounds cool.So what will the future be like？B:Well,cities will be more crowded and polluted.There will be fewer trees and the environment will be in great danger.A:That sounds bad!Will we have to move to other planets? B:Maybe, ButI want to live on the earth.A:Me too.Then what can we do?B:We can use less water and plant more trees.Everyone should play a prat in saving the earth.2b passage: Do you think you will have your own robots?1、When we watch movies about the future, we sometimes see robots.They are usually like human servants.They help with the housework and do jobs like working in dirty or dangerous places.2、Today there are already robots working in factories.Some can help to build cars, and they do simple jobs over and over again.Fewer people will do such jobs in the future because they are boring, but robots will never get bored.3、Scientists are now trying to make robots look like humans and do the same things as we do.Some robots in Japan can walk and dance.They are fun to watch.However, some scientists believe that although we can make robots move like people, it will be difficult to make them really think like a human.For example, scientist James White thinks that robots will never be able to wake up and know where they are.But many scientists disagree with Mr.White.They think that robots will even be able to talk like humans in 25 to 50 years.4、Some scientists believe that there will be more robots in the future.However, they agree it may take hundreds of years.These new robots will have many different shapes.Some will look like humans, and others might look like animals.In India, for example, scientists made robots that look like snakes.If buildings fall down with people inside, these snake robots can help look for people under the buildings.This was not possible 20 years ago, but computers and rockets also seemed impossible 100 years ago.We never know what will happen in the future!Unit 8 How do you make a banana milk shake?2b conversation: A: Sam, I want to make Russian soup for a party on Saturday.Can you tell me how? S: Sure.First, buy some beef, one cabbage, four carrots, three potatoes, five tomatoes and one onion.Then, cut up the vegetables.A: what’s next?S: Next, put the beef, carrots and potatoes into a pot and add some water.After that, cook them for 30 minutes.Then, add the cabbage, tomatoes and onion and cook for another 10 minutes.A: OK, that’s it?S: No, one more thing.Finally , don’t forger to add some salt.2b passage:Thanksgiving in the United States In most countries,people usually eat traditional food on special holidays.A special day in the United States is Thanksgiving.It is always on the fourth Thursday in November,and is a time to give thanks for food in the autumn.At this time,people also remember the first travelers from England who came to live in America about 400 years ago.These travelers had a long,hard winter,and many of them died.In the next autumn,they gave thanks for life and food in their new home.These days,most Americans still celebrate this idea of giving thanks by having a big meal at home with their family.The main dish of this meal is almost always turkey,a large bird.Making a turkey dinner Here is one way to make turkey for a Thanksgiving dinner.First,mix together some bread pieces,onions,salt and pepper.Next,fill the turkey with this bread mix.Then,put the turkey in a hot oven and cook it for a few hours.When it is ready,place the turkey on a large plate and cover it with gravy.Finally,cut the turkey into thin pieces and eat the meat with vegetables like carrots and potatoes.Unit 9 Can you come to my party?2dconversation: Jeff:Hey,Nick,can you come to my house onSaturday?My cousin Sam from Xi'an is going to be here.Nick:Oh,Sam!I remember we went bike riding together last fall when he visited you.Jeff:Yes,that's right.Nick:I'd love to come,but I'm afraid I can't.I have an exam on Monday so I must prepare for it.Jeff:That's really too bad!Oh,but Sam isn't leaving until next Wednesday.Can you hang out with us on Monday night? Nick:Sure!Catch you on Monday!2b passage: Hi David, What a great idea!I really like Ms.Steen a lot.She helped me to improve my English so much.I’m sad to see her go,and this party is the best way to say“Thank you and goodbye.”I can help to buy some of the food and drinks.I c an also help to bring Ms.Steen to the party.I already have a great idea about how to do that.He WeiHi,David, Thanks so much for planning this.I’d love to come to the party,but I’m not available.My family is taking a trip to Wuhan at the end of this month to visit my aunt and uncle.However,I’d still be glad to help out with any of the party preparations,like planning the games.Letme know if you need my help.JakeDear classmates, As I’msure you know by now,our favorite teacher,Ms.Steen,is leaving soon to go back to the US.We’re very sad that she’s leaving because she is a fun teacher.To show how much we’re going to miss her,let’s have a surprise party for her next Friday the 28th!Can you come to the party?If so,can you help with any of these things?Please tell me by this Friday.1)Buy food and drinks.2)2)Think of games to play.3)3)Prepare things we need for the games(glue,paper,pens,…).4)4)Bring Ms.Steen to the party without telling her so that she can be surprised.5)I look forward to hearing from you all.DavidUnit 10 If you go to the party,you’ll have a great time!2d conversation:Jeff：Hey,Ben.For the party next week,should we ask people to bring food?Ben：No,let's order food from a restaurant.If we ask people to bring food,they'll just bring potato chips and chocolate because they'll be too lazy to cook.Jeff：OK.For the games,do you think we should give people some small gifts if they win?Ben：I think that's a great idea!If we do that,more people will want to play the games.Jeff：Yes,the games will be more exciting,too.2b passage: Students these days often have a lot of worries.Sometimes they have problems with their school-work,and sometimes with their friends.What can they do about this?Some people believe the worst thing is to do ura Mills,a teenage r from London,agrees.“Problems and worries are normal in life,” says Laura.“But I think talking to someone helps a lot.Unless we talk to someone,we’ll certainly feel worse.”Laura once lost her wallet,and worried for days.She was afraid to tell her parents about it.She ever walked three miles to school each day because she didn’t have any money.She just kept thinking,“If I tell my parents,they’ll be angry!In the end,she talked to her parents and they were really understanding.Her dad said he sometimes made careless mistakes himself.They got her a new wallet and asked her to be more careful..“I will always remember to share my problems in the future!” Laura says.Robert Hunt advises students about common problems.He feels the same way as Laura.“It is best not to run away from our problems.We should always try to solve them.” He thinks the first step is to find someone you trust to talk to.This person doesn’t need to be an expert likehimself.Students often forget that their parents have more experience,and are always there to help them.In English,we say that sharing a problem is like cutting it in half.So you’re halfway to solving a problem just by talking to someone about it!8第二篇：八年级英语(上)翻译课文八年级上册3a翻译第一单元第3面3a--------格林高中的学生做什么？这是格林高中的学生活动调查的结果：大多数学生每周锻炼三或四次。
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人教版新目标八年级上册英语课文Unit 1 Where did you go on vacation?Section B, 2bRead Jane’s diary entries about her vacation and answer the questions. Did Jane have a good time on Monday? What about on Tuesday?Monday,July 15thI arrived in Penang in Malaysia this morning with my family. It was sunny and hot, so we decided to go to the beach near our hotel. My sister and I tried paragliding. I felt like I was a bird. It was so exciting! For lunch, we had something very special----Malaysian yellow noodles. They were delicious! In the afternoon, we rode bicycles to Georgetown. There are a lot of new buildings now, but many of the old buildings are still there. In Weld Quay, a really old place in Georgetown, we saw the houses of the Chinese traders from 100 years ago. I wonder what life waslike here in the past. I really enjoyed walking around the town.Tuesday,July 16thWhat a different a day makes! My father and mother decided to go to Penang Hill today. We wanted to walk up to the top, but then it started raining a little so we decided to take the train. We waited over an hour for the train because there were too many people. When we got to the top, it was raining really hard. We didn’t have an umbrella so we were wet and cold. It was terrible! And because of the bad weather, we couldn’t see anything below. My father didn’t bring enough money, so we only had one bowl of rice and some fish. The food tasted great because I was so hungry.Unit 2 How often do you exercise?Section B, 2bRead the article and complete the pie charts on the next page. What Do No.5 High School Students Do in Their Free Time?Last month we asked our students about their free time activities. Our questions were about exercise, use of the Internet and watching TV. Here are the results.We found that only fifteen percent of our students exercise every day. Forty-five percent exercise four to six times a week. Twenty percent exercise only one to three times a week. And twenty percent do not exercise at all.We all know that many students often go online, but we were surprised that ninety percent of them use the Internet every day. The other ten percent use it at least three or four times a week. Most students use it for fun and not for homework. The answer to our questions about watching television were also interesting.Only two percent of the students watch TV one to three times a week.Thirteen percent watch TV four to six times a week. And eighty-five percent watch TV every day! Although many students like to watch sports,games shows are the most popular.It is good to relax by using the Internet or watching game shows,but we think the best way to relax is throughexercise.It is healthy for the mind and the body.Exercise such as playing sports is fun, and you can spend time with your friends and family as you play together.And remember, “old habits die hard”.So start exercising before it’s too late!Unit 3 I’m more outgoing than my sister.Section B, 2bShould friends be the same or different? Read about what these people think.Underline the comparative wordsand phases in the passages.Jeff Green : My mother told me a good friend is like amirror.I’m quieter and more serious than most kids. That’s why I like reading books and I study harder in class. My best friend Yuan Li is quiet too, so we enjoy studying together.I’m shy so it’s not easy for me to make friends. But I think friends are like books---you don’t need a lot of them as long as they’re good.Huang Lei: It’s not necessary to be the same. My best friend Larry is quite different from me. He is taller and more outgoing than me. We both like sports, but he plays tennis better, so he always wins.However, Larry often helps to bring out the best in me.So I’m getting better at tennis. Larry is much less hard-working,though.I always get better grades than he does, so maybe I should help him more.Mary Smith: I don’t really care if my friends are the same as me or different.My favorite saying is, “A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart.”My best friend Carolis really kind and very funny. In fact, she’s funnier than anyone I know. I broke my arm last year but she made me laugh and feel better. We can talk about and share everything. Iknow she cares about me because she’s always there to listen.Unit 4 What’s the best movie theater?Section B, 2bRead the passage.Which three talent shows are mentioned?Who’s Got Talent?Everyone is good at something, but some people are truly talented. It’s always interesting to watch other people show their talents. Talents shows are getting more and more popular. First, there were shows like American Idol and America’s Got Talent. Now, there are similar shows around the world,such as China’s Got Talent.All these shows have one thing in common: They try to look for the best singers,the most talented dancers, the most exciting magicians, the funniest actors and so on. All kinds of peoplejoin these shows. But who can play the piano the best or sing the most beautifully? That’s up to you to decide. When people watch the show, they usually play a role in deciding the winner. And the winner always gets a very good prize. However,not everybody enjoys watching these shows. Some think that the lives of the performers are made up. For example,some people say they are poor farmers,but in fact they are just actors.However,if you don’t take these shows tooseriously,they are fun to watch. And one great thing about them is that they give people a way to make their dreams come true.Unit 5 Do you want to watch a game show?Section B, 2bRead the passage and complete the time line on the next page. When people say “culture”,we think of art and history. But one very famous symbol in American culture is a cartoon. Weall know and love the black mouse with two large round ears—Mickey Mouse. Over 80 years ago,he first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie. When this cartoon came out in New York on November18,1928,it was the first cartoon with soundand music. The man behind Mickey was Walt Disney.He became very rich and successful. In the 1930s,he made 87 cartoons with Mickey.Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so popular. One of the main reasons is that Mickey was like a cartoon man,but he always tried to face any danger. In his early films,Mickey was unlucky and had many problems such as losing his house or girlfriend,Minnie. However,he was always ready to try his best.People went to the cinema to see the “little man” win. Most of them wanted to be like Mickey.On November 18,1978,Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today’s cartoons are usually not so simple as little Mickey Mouse,but everyone still knows and loves him. Who has a pairs of ears more famous than Mickey’s?Unit 6 I’m going to study computer science.Section B, 2bRead the passage and match each paragraph [1-3] with its main purpose in the box.Underline the words and phrases that helped you decide.______ To question the idea of making resolutions______ To give the meaning of resolution______ To discuss the different kinds of resolution31.Do you know what a resolution is? It’s a kind ofpromise.Most of the time,we make promises to other people. “Mom, I promise I’m going to tidy my room when I get back from school.” However, promises you make to yourself are resolutions,and the most common kind is New Year’s resolutions. ___________ When we make resolutions at the beginning of the year,we hope that we are going to improve our lives.Some people write down their resolutions and plans for the coming year.This helps them to remember their resolutions. Others tell their family and friends about their wishes and plans.2.There are different kinds of resolutions.Some are about physical health.For example, some people promise themselves they are going to start an exercise program or eat less fast food.Many resolutions have to do with self-improvement.__________ Some people might say they are going to take up a hobby like painting or taking photos,or learn to play theguitar.Some resolutions have to do with better planning,like making a weekly plan for schoolwork._________3.Although there are differences,most resolutions have one thing in common. People hardly ever keep them! ______ Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficult to keep. Sometimes people just forget about them. For this reason,some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions! How about you--will you make any next year?Unit 7 Will people have robots?Section B, 2bRead the article and match each paragraph with the questionsit discusses.Paragraph 1 Will robots think like humans in the future? Paragraph 2 What will robots be like in the future?Paragraph 3 What can robots do today?Paragraph 4 What are robots like in movies?Do You Think You Will Have Your Own Robot?1.When we watch movies about the future,we sometimes see robots.They are usually like human servants.They help with thehousework and do jobs like working in dirty or dangerous places.2.Today there are already robots working in factories.Some can help to build cars,and they do simple jobs over and over again.Fewer people will do such jobs in the future because they are boring,but robots will never get bored.4.Some scientists believe that there will be more robots in the future.However,they agree it may take hundreds ofyears.These new robots will have many different shapes.Some will look like humans,and others might look like animals.In India,for example,scientists made robots that look like snakes.If buildings fall down with people inside, these snake robots can help look for people under the buildings. This was not possible 20 years ago, but computers and rockets also seemed impossible 100 years ago.We never know what will happen in the future.Unit 8 How do you make a banana milk shake?Section B, 2bRead the article and number the pictures 【1-5】Thanksgiving in the United StatesIn most countries,people usually eat traditional food on special holidays. A special day in the United States is Thanksgiving. It is always on the fourth Thursday in November,and is a time to give thanks for food in the autumn.At this time,people also remember the first travelers from England who came to live in America about 400 years ago. These travelers had a long,hard winter,and many of themdied.In the next autumn,they gave thanks for life and food in their new home.These days,most Americans still celebrate this idea of giving thanks by having a big meal at home with their family. The main dish of this meal is almost always turkey,a large bird.Making a turkey dinnerHere is one way to make turkey for a Thanksgiving dinner. First,mix together some bread pieces,onions,salt and pepper. Next,fill the turkey with this bread mix.Then,put the turkey in a hot oven and cook it for a few hours. When it is ready,place the turkey on a large plate and coverit with gravy.Finally,cut the turkey into thin pieces and eat the meat with vegetables like carrots and potatoes.Unit 9 Can you come to my party?Section B, 2bRead the message quickly. Why did the people write them? Match the reason with each message.1.accept an invitation2.make an invitation3.turn down an invitationHi David,What a great idea! I really like Ms.Steen a lot. She helped me to improve my English so much. I’m sad to see her go,and this party is the best way to say “Thank you and goodbye.” I can help to buy some of the food and drinks. I can also help to bring Ms. Steen to the party. I already have a great idea about how to do that.He WeiHi David,Thanks so much for planning this. I’d love to come to the party,but I’m not available. My family is taking a trip toWuhan at the end of this month to visit my aunt and uncle. However, I’d still be glad to help out with any of the party preparations,like planning the games.Let me know if you need my help.JakeDear classmates,As I’m sure you know by now,our favorite teacher,Ms. Steen,is leaving soon to go back to the US. We ‘re very sad that she‘s leaving because she is a fun teacher. To show how much we’re going to miss her,let’s have a surprise party for her next Friday the 28th!Can you come to the party? If so, can you help with any of these things? Please tell me by this Friday.1)Buy food and drinks.2)Think of games to play.3)Prepare things we need for the games (glue,paper,pens,...).4)Bring Ms. Steen to the party without telling her so that she can be surprised.I look forward to hearing from you all.DavidUnit 10 If you go to the party, you’ll have a great time! Section B, 2bLook at statements and then read the passage quickly. Which statement expresses the main idea of the passage?a.If people have problems, they should get advice from an expert.b.If people have problems,they should keep them to themselves.c.If people have problems,they should talk to other people. Students these days often have a lot of worries. Sometimesthey have problems with their schoolwork,and sometimes withtheir friends. What can they do about this？Some peoplebelieve the worst thing is to do ura Mills,ateenager from London,agrees. “Problems and worries are normal in life,”says Laura. “But I think talking to someone helps a lot.Unless we talk to someone ,we’ll certainly feel worse.”Laura once lost her wallet,and worried for days.She was afraid to tell her parents about it. She even walked three miles to school each day because she didn’t have any money. She just kept thinking, “If I tell my parents,they’ll be angry!”Inthe end,she talked to her parents and they were reallyunderstanding.Her dad said he sometimes made careless mistakes himself.They got her a new wallet and asked her to be more careful. “I will always remember to share my problems in the future!”Laura says.Robert Hunt advises students about common problems. He feels the same way as Laura. “It is best not to run away from our problems. We should always try to solve them.” He thinks the first step is to find someone you trust to talk to. This person doesn’t need to be an expert like himself.Students often forget that their parents have more experience,and are always there to help them.In English,we say that sharing a problem is like cutting it in half. So you’re halfway to solving a problem just by talking to someone about it!。
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系统复习资料八年级上册英语课文原文Unit 1Where did you go on vacation?Section A 2dRick：Hi，time no see.Helen：Hi，，I was on vacation last month.Rick：Oh，did you go anywhere interesting?Helen：Yes，I went to Guizhou with my family.Rick：Wow！Did you see H uangguoshu Waterfall?Helen：Yes，I was wonderful！①We took quite a few photos about you？Did you do anything special last month?Rick：Not really.②I just stayed at home most of the time to read and relax.,Section B 2bDid Jane have a good time on Monday？What about on Tuesday?Monday，July 15thI arrived in Penang in Malaysia this morning with my family.①It was sunny and hot，so we decided to go to the beach near our hotel.②My sister and I tried paragliding.③I felt like I was a was so exciting！For lunch，we had something very special-Malaysian yellow were delicious！In the afternoon，we rode bicycles to Georgetown.④There are a lot of new buildings now，but many of the old buildings are still Weld Quay，a really old place in Georgetown，we saw the houses of the Chinese traders from 100 years ago.⑤I wonder what life was like here in the really enjoyed walking around the town.Tuesday，July 16th⑥What a difference a day makes！My father and I decided to go to Penang Hill wanted to walk up to the top，but then it started raining a little so we decided to take the train.⑦We waited over an hour for the train because there were too many we got to the top，it was raining really didn't have an umbrella so we were wet and was terrible！⑧And because of the bad weather，we couldn't see anything below.⑨My father didn't bring enough money，so we only had one bowl of fish and was so hungry！But it tasted great！,Unit 2How often do you exercise?Section A 2dJack：Hi，Claire，are you free next week?Claire：①Hmm...next week is quite full for me，Jack.Jack：Really？How come?Claire：I have dance and piano lessons.Jack：What kind of dance are you learning?Claire：Oh，swing 's fun！I have class once a week，every Monday.Jack：How often do you have piano lessons?Claire：Twice a week，on Wednesday and Friday.Jack：Well，how about Tuesday?Claire：Oh，I have to play tennis with my do you want to come?Jack：Sure！,Section B 2bWhat Do High School Students Do in Their Free Time?Last month we asked our students about their free time questions were about exercise，use of the Internet and watching are the results.We found that only fifteen percent of our students exercise every five percent exercise four to six times a percent exercise only one to three times a twenty percent do not exercise at all!We all know that many students often go online，but we were surprised that ninety percent of them use the Internet every other ten percent use it at least three or four times a students use it for fun and not for homework.The answers to our questions about watching television were also two percent of the students watch TV one to three times a percent watch TV four to six times a eightyfive percent watch TV every day！①Although many students like to watch sports，game shows are the most popular.②It is good to relax by using the Internet or watching game shows，but we think the best way to relax is through is healthy for the mind and the body.③Exercise such as playing sports is fun，and you can spend time with your friends and family as you play together.④And remember，“old habits die hard”．So start exercising before it's too late！,Unit 3I'm more outgoing than my sister.Section A 2dJulie：Did you like the singing competition yesterday，Anna?Anna：Oh，it was fantastic！Nelly sang so well!Julie：Yes，but I think Lisa sang better than Nelly.Anna：Oh，which one is Lisa?Julie：The one with shorter hair.①I think she sang more clearly than Nelly.Anna：Yes，but Nelly danced better than Lisa.Julie：②But you can tell that Lisa practiced a lot more and really wanted to win.Anna：Well，everyone wants to the most important thing is to learn something and have fun.,Section B 2bJeff GreenMy mother told me a good friend is like a 'm quieter and more serious than most 's why I like reading books and studying harder in best friend Yuan Li is quiet too，so we enjoy studying 'm shy so it's not easy for me to make friends.①But I think friends are like books—you don't need a lot of them as long as they're good.Huang LeiIt's not necessary to be the best friend Larry is quite different from is taller and more outgoing than both like sports，but he plays tennis better，so he always wins.②I'm getting better，Larry often says，③“My best friend helps to bring out the best in me.” However，Larry is much less hard-working，so I always get better grades.④Maybe I should help him more.Mary SmithI don't really care if my friends are the same as me or favorite saying is，⑤“A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart.”My best friend Carol is really kind and very funny.⑥In fact，she's funnier than anyone I broke my arm last year but she made me laugh and feel better.⑦We can talk about and share know she cares about me because she's always there to listen.,Unit 4What's the best movie theater?Section A2dGreg：Hi，I'm 'm new in town.Helen：Hi，I'm to the neighborhood！How do you like it so far?Greg：It's fantastic，but I still don't really know my way around.Helen：Well，the best supermarket is on Center can buy the freshest food there.Greg：Oh，there a cinema around here？I love watching movies.Helen：Yes，Sun Cinema is the newest can sit the most comfortably because they have the biggest seats.Greg：Thanks for telling me.Helen：①No problem.,Section BWho's Got Talent?Everyone is good at something，but some people are truly 's always interesting to watch other people show their shows are getting more and more ，there were shows like American Idol and America's Got，there are similar shows around the world，such as China's Got Talent.①All these shows have one thing in common：They try to look for the best singers，the most talented dancers，the most exciting magicians，the funniest actors and so kinds of people join these who can play the piano the best or sing the most beautifully？②That's up to you to decide.③When people watch the show，they usually play a role in deciding the the winner always gets a very good prize.However，not everybody enjoys watching these shows.④Some think that the lives of the performers are made up.⑤For example，people who say they are poor farmers are in fact just actors.⑥But if you don't take these shows too seriously，they are fun to watch.⑦And one great thing about them is that they give people a way to make their dreams come true.,Unit 5Do you want to watch a game show?Section A 2dGrace：What did you do in class today，Sarah?Sarah：We had a discussion about TV classmates like game shows and sports shows.Grace：①Oh，I can't stand love soap operas.②I like to follow the story and see what happensnext.Sarah：Well，I don't mind soap my favorite TV shows are the n ews and talk shows.Grace：They're boring!Sarah：③Well，they may not be very exciting，but you can expect to learn a lot from hope to be a TV r eporter one day.,Section B 2bWhen people say “c ulture”，we think of art and history.①But one very famous symbol in American culture is a all know and love the black mouse with two large round ears—Mickey Mouse.②Over 80 years ago，he first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie.③When this cartoon came out in New York on November 18,1928，it was the first cartoon with sound and man behind Mickey was Walt Disney.④He became very rich and the 1930s，he made 87 cartoons with Mickey.Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so of the main r easons is that Mickey was like a common man，but he always tried to face any danger.⑤In his early films，Mickey was unlucky and had many problems such as losing his house or girlfriend，Minnie.⑥However，he was always ready to try his went to the cinema to see the “little man” of them wanted to be like Mickey.On November 18,1978，Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of today expect to see more than just a little mouse fighting bad guys，but many still know who he has a pair of ears more famous than Mickey's？,Unit 6I'm going to study co mputer science.Section A 2dAndy：What are you reading，Ken?Ken：The Old Man and the Sea by Hemingway.Andy：Wow，now I know why you'r e so good at writing stories.Ken：Yes，I want to be a writer.Andy：Really？How are you going to become a writer?Ken：①Well，I'm going to keep on writing stories，of do you want to be?Andy：②My parents want me to be a doctor，but I'm not sure about that.Ken：Well，don't everyone knows what they want to make sure you try your you can be anything you want!Andy：Yes，you're right.,Section B 2b1．Do you know what a resolution is？It's a kind of promise.①Most of the time，we make promises to other people.(“Mom，I promise I'm going to tidy my room when I get back from school.”)However，promises you make to yourself are resolutions，and the most common kind is New Year'sa_time_for_making_resolutions.②When we make resolutions at the beginning of the year，we hope that we are going to improve our lives.③Some people write down their resolutions and plans for the coming helps them to remember their —_will_you_make_any_next_year?2．There are different kinds of are about physical example，some people promise themselves they are going to start an exercise program or eat less fast food.④Many resolutions have to do with self- are about making yourself a better person.⑤Some people m ight say they are going to take up a hobby like painting or taking photos，or learn to play the resolutions have to do with better planning，like making a weekly plan for example，a student may have to find more time to study.3．Although there are differences，most resolutions have one thing in hardly ever keep them！There are good reasons for the resolutions may be too difficult to people just forget about this reason，some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions！Others tell their family and friends about their wishes and plans.,Unit 7Will people have robots?Section A 2dNick：What are you reading，Jill?Jill：It's a book about the future.Nick：Sounds what will the future be like?Jill：①Well，cities will be more crowded and will be fewer trees and the environ ment will be in great danger.Nick：That sounds bad！Will we have to move to other planets?Jill：I want to live on the earth.Nick：Me，what can we do?Jill：②We can use less water and plant more trees.③Everyone should play a part in saving the earth.,Section B 2bDo You Think You Will Have Your Own Robot?When we watch movies about the future，we sometimes see are usually just like human servants.①They help with the housework and do jobs like working in dirty or dangerous places.②Today there are already robots working in factories.③For example，they can help to build cars，and they do simple jobs over and over people will do such jobs in the future because they are boring，but robots will never get bored.④Some scientists believe that there will be more robots in the future.⑤However，they agree it may take hundreds of are now trying to make robots look like humans and do the same things as robots in Japan can even walk and kinds of robots are fun to watch.But scientist James White thinks that it will be difficult for a robot to do the same things as a example，it's easy for children to wake up and know where they are.⑥ thinks that robots won't be able to do this，but some scientists think that robots will even be able to talk like humans in 25 to 50 years.New robots will have many different will look like humans，and others might look like snakes.⑦If buildings fall down with people inside，snake robots will be able to help look for people under the buildings.⑧That may not seem possible now，but computers and rockets seemed impossible 100 years never know what will happen in the future！,Unit 8How do you make a banana milk shake?Section A 2dAnna：Sam，I want to make Russian soup for a party on you tell me how?Sam：，buy some beef，one cabbage，four carrots，three potatoes，five tomatoes and one ，cut up the vegetables.Anna：What's next?Sam：①Next，put the beef，carrots and p otatoes into a pot and add some that，cook them for 30 ，add the cabbage，tomatoes and onion and cook for another 10 minutes.Anna：OK，that's it?Sam：②No，one more thing.③Finally，don't forget to add some salt.,Section B 2bThanksgiving in the United States①In most countries，people usually eat traditional food on special special day in the United States is are many reasons for this special some people，it is a time to give thanks for food in the it is always on the fourth Thursday in November in the United this time，people also remember the first travelers from England who came to live in America about 500 years ago.②These travelers had a long，hard winter，and many of them the next autumn，they gave thanks for life and food in their new home.③These days，most Americans still celebrate this idea of giving thanks by having a big meal at home with their main dish of this meal is almost always turkey，a large bird.Making a turkey dinnerHere is one way to make turkey for a Thanksgiving dinner.First，mix together some bread pieces，onions，salt and pepper.④Next，fill the turkey with this bread mix.Then，put the turkey in a hot oven and cook it for a few hours.⑤When it is ready，place the turkey on a large plate and cover it with gravy.Finally，cut the turkey into thin pieces and eat the meat with vegetables like carrots and potatoes.,Unit 9Can you come to my party？Section A 2dJeff：Hey，Nick，can you come to my house on Saturday？My cousin Sam from Xi'an is going to be here.Nick：Oh，Sam！I remember we went bike riding together last fall when he visited you.Jeff：Yes，that's right.Nick：I'd love to come，but I'm afraid I can' have an exam on Monday so I must prepare for it.Jeff：That's really too bad！①Oh，but Sam isn't leaving until next Wednesday.②Can you hang out with us on Monday night？Nick：Sure！③Catch you on Monday！Section B 2bHi David，What a great idea！I really like a helped me to improve my English so 'm sad to see her go，and this party is the best way to say “Thank you and goodbye.” I can help to buy some of the food and can also help to bring to the already have a great idea about how to do that.He WeiHi David，Thanks so much for planning 'd love to come to the party，but I'm not available.①My family is taking a trip to Wuhan at the end of this month to visit my aunt and ，I'd still be glad to help out with any of the party preparations，like planning the me know if you need my help.JakeDear classmates，As I'm sure you know by now，our favorite teacher，，is leaving soon to go back to the 're very sad that she's leaving because she is a fun show how much we're going to miss her，let's have a surprise party for her next Friday the 28th!Can you come to the party？If so，can you help with any of these things?Please tell me by this Friday.1) Buy food and drinks.2) Think of games to play.3) Prepare things we need for the games(glue，paper，pens，...)．4)②Bring to the party without telling her so that she can be surprised.③I look forward to hearing from you all.DavidSection B 3aDear Parents，I would like to invite you to the opening of our new library at High opening will be on the morning of Wednesday，January 8th at 9：this，you can enjoy our school lunch will be in the school hall at 12：dress would also like to invite each parent to bring one book as a gift for the new library.④Please reply in writing to this invitation by Friday，December 20th.Larry SmithHeadmaster,Unit 10If you go to the party，you'll have a great time!Section A 2dJeff：Hey，the party next week，should we ask people to bring food?Ben：No，let's order food from a we ask people to bring food，they'll just bring potato chips and chocolate because they'll be too lazy to cook.Jeff：the games，do you think we should give people some small gifts if they win?Ben：I think that's a great idea！If we do that，more people will want to play the games.Jeff：Yes，the games will be more exciting，too.,Section B 2ba．If people have problems，they should get advice from an expert.b．If people have problems，they should talk to other people.c．①If people have problems，they should try to keep them to themselves.Students these days often have a lot of worries：Sometimes they have problems with their schoolwork，and sometimes with their can they do about this？Some people believe the worst thing is to do Mills，a teenager from London，agrees.“Pro blems and worries are normal in life，” says Laura.“But I think talking to someone helps a lot.②Unless we talk to someone，we'll certainly feel worse.”Laura once lost her wallet，and worried for was afraid to tell her parents about even walked three miles to school each day because she didn't have any just kept thinking，“If I tell my parents，they'll be angry！” ③In the end，she talked to her parents and they were really understanding.④Her dad said he sometimes made careless mistakes got her a new wallet and asked her to be more careful.“I will always remember to share my problems in the future！” Laura says.Robert Hunt advises students about common feels the same way as Laura.“It is best not to run away from our problems.⑤We should always try to solve them.” He thinks the first step is to find someone you trust to talk person doesn't need to be an expert like himself.⑥Students often forget that their parents have more experience than them，and are always there to help t hem.⑦In English，we say that sharing a problem is like cutting it in you're halfway to solving a problem just by talking to someone about it！,。
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系统复习资料八年级上册英语课文原文Unit 1 Where did you go on vacation?Section A 2dRick：Hi，Helen.Long time no see.Helen：Hi，Rick.Yes，I was on vacation last month.Rick：Oh，did you go anywhere interesting?Helen：Yes，I went to Guizhou with my family.Rick：Wow！Did you see H uangguoshu Waterfall?Helen：Yes，I did.It was wonderful！①We took quite a few photos there.What about you？Did you do anything special last month?Rick：Not really.②I just stayed at home most of the time to read and relax.,Section B 2bDid Jane have a good time on Monday？What about on Tuesday?Monday，July 15thI arrived in Penang in Malaysia this morning with my family.①It was sunny and hot，so we decided to go to the beach near our hotel.②My sister and I tried paragliding.③I felt like I was a bird.It was so exciting！For lunch，we had something very specialMalaysian yellow noodles.They were delicious！In the afternoon，we rode bicycles to Georgetown.④There are a lot of new buildings now，but many of the old buildings are still there.In We ld Quay，a really old place in Georgetown，we saw the houses of the Chinese traders from 100 years ago.⑤I wonder what life was like here in the past.I really enjoyed walking around the town.Tuesday，July 16th⑥What a difference a day makes！My father and I decided to go to Penang Hill today.We wanted to walk up to the top，but then it started raining a little so we decided to take the train.⑦We waited over an hour for the train because there were too many people.When we got to the top，it was raining really hard.We didn't have an umbrella so we were wet and cold.It was terrible！⑧And because of the bad weather，we couldn't see anything below.⑨My f ather didn't bring enough money，so we only had one bowl of fish and rice.I was so hungry！But it tasted great！,Unit 2 How often do you exercise?Section A 2dJack：Hi，Claire，are you free next week?Claire：①Hmm...next week is quite full for me，Jack.Jack：Really？How e?Claire：I have dance and piano lessons.Jack：What kind of dance are you learning?Claire：Oh，swing dance.It's fun！I have class once a week，every Monday.Jack：How often do you have piano lessons?Claire：Twice a week，on Wednesday and Friday.Jack：Well，how about Tuesday?Claire：Oh，I have to play tennis with my friends.But do you want to e?Jack：Sure！,Section B 2bWhat Do No.5 High School Students Do in Their Free Time?Last month we asked our students about their free time activities.Our questions were about exercise，use of the Internet and watching TV.Here are the results.We found that only fifteen percent of our students exercise every day.Fortyfive percent exercise four to six times a week.Twenty percent exercise only one to three times a week.And twenty percent do not exercise at all!We all know that many students often go online，but we were surprised that ninety percent of them use the Internet every day.The other ten percent use it at least three or four times a week.Most students use it for fun and not for homework.The answers to our questions about watching television were also intere sting.Only two percent of the students watch TV one to three times a week.Thirteen percent watch TV four to six times a week.And eightyfive percent watch TV every day！①Although many students like to watch sports，game shows are the most popular.②It is good to relax by using the Internet or watching game shows，but we think the best way to relax is through exercise.It is healthy for the mind and the body.③Exercise such as playing sports is fun，and you can spend time with your friends and family as you play together.④And remember，“old habits die hard”．So start exercising before it's too late！,Unit 3I'm more outgoing than my sister.Section A 2dJulie：Did you like the singing petition yesterday，Anna?Anna：Oh，it was fantastic！Nelly sang so well!Julie：Yes，but I think Lisa sang better than Nelly.Anna：Oh，which one is Lisa?Julie：The one with shorter hair.①I think she sang more clearly than Nelly.Anna：Yes，but Nelly danced better than Lisa.Julie：②But you can tell that Lisa practiced a lot more and really wanted to win.Anna：Well，everyone wants to win.But the most important thing is to learn something and have fun.,Section B 2bJeff GreenMy mother told me a good friend is like a mirror.I'm quieter and more serious than most kids.That's why I like reading books and studying harder in class.My best friend Yuan Li is quiet too，so we enjoy studying together.I'm shy so it's not easy for me to make friends.①But I think friends are like books—you don't need a lot of them as long as they're good.Huang LeiIt's not necessary to be the same.My best friend Larry is quite different from me.He is taller and more outgoing than me.We both like sports，but he plays tennis better，so he always wins.②I'm getting better，though.As Larry often says，③“My best friend helps to bring out the best in me.” However，Larry is much less hardworking，so I always get better grades.④Maybe I should help him more.Mary SmithI don't really care if my friends are the same as me or different.My favorite saying is，⑤“A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart.” My best friend Carol is really kind and very funny.⑥In fact，she's funnier than anyone I know.I broke my arm last year but she made me laugh and feel better.⑦We can talk about and share everything.I know she cares about me because she's always there to listen.,Unit 4What's the best movie theater?Section A2dGreg：Hi，I'm Greg.I'm new in town.Helen：Hi，I'm Helen.Wele to the neighborhood！How do you like it so far?Greg：It's fantastic，but I still don't really know my way around.Helen：Well，the best supermarket is on Center Street.You can buy the freshest food there.Greg：Oh，great.Is there a cinema around here？I love watching movies.Helen：Yes，Sun Cinema is the newest one.You can sit the most fortably because they have the biggest seats.Greg：Thanks for telling me.Helen：①No problem.,Section BWho's Got Talent?Everyone is good at something，but some people are truly talented.It's always interesting to watch other people show their talents.Talent shows are getting more and more popular.First，there were shows like American Idol and America's Got Talent.Now，there are similar shows around the world，such as China's Got Talent.①All these shows have one thing in mon：They try to look for the best singers，the most talented dancers，the most exciting magicians，the funniest actors and so on.All kinds of people join these shows.But who can play the piano the best or sing the most beautifully？②That's up to you to decide.③When people watch the show，they usually play a role in deciding the winner.And the winner always gets a very good prize.However，not everybody enjoys watching these shows.④Some think that the lives of the performers are made up.⑤For example，people who say they are poor farmers are in fact just actors.⑥But if you don't take these shows too seriously，they are fun to watch.⑦And one great thing about themis that they give people a way to make their dreams e true.,Unit 5Do you want to watch a game show?Section A 2dGrace：What did you do in class today，Sarah?Sarah：We had a discussion about TV shows.My classmates like game shows and sports shows.Grace：①Oh，I can't stand them.I love soap operas.②I like to follow the story and see what happens next.Sarah：Well，I don't mind soap operas.But my favorite TV shows are the n ews and talk shows.Grace：They're boring!Sarah：③Well，they may not be very exciting，but you can expect to learn a lot from them.I hope to be a TV r eporter one day.,Section B 2bWhen people say “c ulture”，we think of art and history.①But one very famous symbol in American culture is a cartoon.We all know and love the black mouse with two large round ears—Mickey Mouse.②Over 80 years ago，he first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie.③When this cartoon came out in New York on November 18,1928，it was the first cartoon with sound and music.The man behind Mickey was Walt Disney.④He became very rich and successful.In the 1930s，he made 87 cartoons with Mickey.Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so popular.One of the main r easons is that Mickey was like a mon man，but he always tried to face any danger.⑤In his early films，Mickey was unlucky and had many problems such as losing his house or girlfriend，Minnie.⑥However，he was always ready to try his best.People went to the cinema to see the “little man” win.Most of them wanted to be like Mickey.On November 18,1978，Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Peo ple today expect to see more than just a little mouse fighting bad guys，but manystill know who he is.Who has a pair of ears more famous than Mickey's？,Unit 6 I'm going to study computer science.Section A 2dAndy：What are you reading，Ken?Ken：The Old Man and the Sea by Hemingway.Andy：Wow，now I know why you'r e so good at writing stories.Ken：Yes，I want to be a writer.Andy：Really？How are you going to bee a writer?Ken：①Well，I'm going to keep on writing stories，of course.What do you want to be?Andy：②My parents want me to be a doctor，but I'm not sure about that.Ken：Well，don't worry.Not everyone knows what they want to b e.Just make sure you try your best.Then you can be anything you want!Andy：Yes，you're right.,Section B 2b1．Do you know what a resolution is？It's a kind of promise.①Most of the time，we make promises to other people.(“Mom，I promise I'm going to tidy my room when I get back from school.”)However，promises you make to yourself are resolutions，and the most mon kind is New Year's resolutions.The_start_of_the_year_is_often_a_time_for_making_resolutions.②When we make resolutions at the beginning of the year，we hope that we are going to improve our lives.③Some people write down their resolutions and plans for the ing year.This helps them to remember their resolutions.How_about_you_—_will_you_make_any_next_year?2．There are different kinds of resolutions.Some are about physical health.For example，some people promise themselves they are going to start an exercise program or eat less fast food.④Many resolutions have to do with selfimprovement.These are about making yourself a better person.⑤Some people m ight say they are going to take up a hobby like painting or taking photos，or learn to play the guitar.Some resolutions have to do with better planning，like making a weekly plan for schoolwork.For example，a student may have to find more time to study.3．Although there are differences，most resolutions have one thing in mon.People hardly ever keep them！There are good reasons for this.Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficult to keep.Sometimes people just forget about them.For this reason，some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions！Others tell their family and friends about their wishes and plans.,Unit 7 Will people have robots?Section A 2dNick：What are you reading，Jill?Jill：It's a book about the future.Nick：Sounds cool.So what will the future be like?Jill：①Well，cities will be more c rowded and polluted.There will be fewer trees and the environ ment will be in great danger.Nick：That sounds bad！Will we have to move to other planets?Jill：Maybe.But I want to live on the earth.Nick：Me，too.Then what can we do?Jill：②We can use less water and plant more trees.③Everyone should play a part in saving the earth.,Section B 2bDo You Think You Will Have Your Own Robot?When we watch movies about the future，we sometimes see robots.They are usually just like human servants.①They help with the housework and do jobs like working in dirty or dangerous places.②Today there are already robots working in factories.③For example，they can help to build cars，and they do simple jobs over and over again.Fewer people will do such jobs in the futurebecause they are boring，but robots will never get bored.④Some scientists believe that there will be more robots in the future.⑤However，they agree it may take hundreds of years.Scientists are now trying to make robots look like humans and do the same things as us.Some robots in Japan can even walk and dance.These kinds of robots are fun to watch.But scientist James White thinks that it will be difficult for a robot to do the same things as a person.For example，it's easy for children to wake up and know where they are.⑥Mr.White thinks that robots won't be able to do this，but some scientists disagree.They think that robots will even be able to talk like humans in 25 to 50 years.New robots will have many different shapes.Some will look like humans，and others might look like snakes.⑦If buildings fall down with people inside，snake robots will be able to help look for people under the buildings.⑧That may not seem possible now，but puters and rockets seemed impossible 100 years ago.We never know what will happen in the future！,Unit 8How do you make a banana milk shake?Section A 2dAnna：Sam，I want to make Russian soup for a party on Saturday.Can you tell me how?Sam：Sure.First，buy some beef，one cabbage，four carrots，three potatoes，five tomatoes and one onion.Then，cut up the vegetables.Anna：What's next?Sam：①Next，put the beef，carrots and p otatoes into a pot and add some water.After that，cook them for 30 minutes.Then，add the cabbage，tomatoes and onion and cook for another 10 minutes.Anna：OK，that's it?Sam：②No，one more thing.③Finally，don't forget to add some salt.,Section B 2bThanksgiving in the United States①In most countries，people usually eat traditional food on special holidays.A special day in the United States is Thanksgiving.There are many reasons for this special day.For some people，it is a time to give thanks for food in the autumn.So it is always on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States.At this time，people also remember the first travelers from England who came to live in America about 500 years ago.②These travelers had a long，hard winter，and many of them died.In the next autumn，they gave thanks for life and food in their new home.③These days，most Americans still celebrate this idea of giving thanks by having a big meal at home with their family.The main dish of this meal is almost always turkey，a large bird.Making a turkey dinnerHere is one way to make turkey for a Thanksgiving dinner.First，mix together some bread pieces，onions，salt and pepper.④Next，fill the turkey with this bread mix.Then，put the turkey in a hot oven and cook it for a few hours.⑤When it is ready，place the turkey on a large plate and cover it with gravy.Finally，cut the turkey into thin pieces and eat the meat with vegetables like carrots and potatoes.,Unit 9 Can you e to my party？Section A 2dJeff：Hey，Nick，can you e to my house on Saturday？My cousin Sam from Xi'an is going to be here.Nick：Oh，Sam！I remember we went bike riding together last fall when he visited you.Jeff：Yes，that's right.Nick：I'd love to e，but I'm afraid I can't.I have an exam on Monday so I must prepare for it.Jeff：That's really too bad！①Oh，but Sam isn't leaving until next Wednesday.②Can you hang out with us on Monday night？Nick：Sure！③Catch you on Monday！Section B 2bHi David，What a great idea！I really like Ms.Steen a lot.She helped me to improve my English so much.I'm sad to see her go，and this party is the best way to say “Thank you and goodbye.” I can help to buy some of the food and drinks.I can also help to bring Ms.Steen to the party.I already have a great idea about how to do that.He WeiHi David，Thanks so much for planning this.I'd love to e to the party，but I'm not available.①My family is taking a trip to Wuhan at the end of this month to visit my aunt and uncle.However，I'd still be glad to help out with any of the party preparations，like planning the games.Let me know if you need my help.JakeDear classmates，As I'm sure you know by now，our favorite teacher，Ms.Steen，is leaving soon to go back to the US.We're very sad that she's leaving because she is a fun teacher.To show how much we're going to miss her，let's have a surprise party for her next Friday the 28th!Can you e to the party？If so，can you help with any of these things?Please tell me by this Friday.1) Buy food and drinks.2) Think of games to play.3) Prepare things we need for the games(glue，paper，pens，...)．4)②Bring Ms.Steen to the party without telling her so that she can be surprised.③I look forward to hearing from you all.DavidSection B 3aDear Parents，I would like to invite you to the opening of our new library at No.9 High School.The opening will be on the morning of Wednesday，January 8th at 9：00.After this，you can enjoy our school concert.Then lunch will be in the school hall at 12：00.Please dress smartly.I would also like to invite each parent to bring one book as a gift for the new library.④Please reply in writing to this invitation by Friday，December 20th.Larry SmithHeadmaster,Unit 10 If you go to the party，you'll have a great time!Section A 2dJeff：Hey，Ben.For the party next week，should we ask people to bring food?Ben：No，let's order food from a restaurant.If we ask people to bring food，they'll just bring potato chips and chocolate because they'll be too lazy to cook.Jeff：OK.For the games，do you think we should give people some small gifts if they win?Ben：I think that's a great idea！If we do that，more people will want to play the games.Jeff：Yes，the games will be more exciting，too.,Section B 2ba．If people have problems，they should get advice from an expert.b．If people have problems，they should talk to other people.c．①If people have problems，they should try to keep them to themselves.Students these days often have a lot of worries：Sometimes t hey have problems with their schoolwork，and sometimes with their friends.What can they do about this？Some people believe the worst thing is to do ura Mills，a teenager from London，agrees.“Problems and worries are normal in life，” says Laura.“But I think talking to someone helps a lot.②Unless we talk to someone，we'll certainly feel worse.”Laura once lost her wallet，and worried for days.She was afraid to tell her parents about it.She even walked three miles to school each day because she didn't have any money.She just kept thinking，“If I tell my parents，they'll be angry！”③In the end，she talked to her parents and they were really understanding.④Her dad said he sometimes made careless mistakes himself.They got her a new wallet and asked her to be more careful.“I will always remember to share my problems in the future！” Laura says.Robert Hunt advises students about mon problems.He feels the same way as Laura.“It is best not to run away from our problems.⑤We should always try to solve them.” He thinks the first step is to find someone you trust to talk to.This person doesn't need to be an expert like himself.⑥Students often forget that their parents have more experience than them，and are always there to help t hem.⑦In English，we say that sharing a problem is like cutting it in half.So you're halfway to solving a problem just by talking to someone about it！,。
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人教版新目标八年级上册英语课文Unit 1 Where did you go on vacation? Section B, 2bRead Jane’s diary entries about her vacation and answer the questions. Did Jane have a good time on Monday? What about on Tuesday?thup to the top, but then it started raining a little so we decided to take the train. We waited over an hour for the train because there were too many people. When we got to the top, it was raining really hard. We didn’t have an umbrella so we were wet and cold. It was terrible! And because of the bad weather, we couldn’t see anything below. My father didn’t bringenough money, so we only had one bowl of rice and some fish. The food tasted great because I was so hungry.Unit 2 How often do you exercise?Section B, 2bRead the article and complete the pie charts on the next page.The answer to our questions about watching television were also interesting.Only two percent of the students watch TV one to three times a week.Thirteen percent watch TV four to six times a week. And eighty-five percent watch TV every day! Although many studentslike to watch sports,games shows are the most popular.It is good to relax by using the Internet or watching game shows,but we think the best way to relax is through exercise.It is healthy for the mind and the body.Exercise such as playing sports is fun, and you can spend time with your friends and family as you play together.And remember, “old habits die hard”.So start exercising before it’s too late!friend Larry is quite different from me. He is taller and more outgoing than me. We both like sports, but he plays tennis better, so he always wins.However, Larry often helps to bring out the best in me.So I’m getting better at tennis. Larry is much less hard-working,though.I always get better grades than he does, so maybe I should help him more.Mary Smith: I don’t really care if my friends are the same as me or different.My favorite saying is, “A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart.”My best friend Carol is really kind and very funny. In fact, she’s funnier than anyone I know. I broke my arm last year but she made me laugh and feel better. We can talk about and share everything. I know she cares aboutthe most exciting magicians, the funniest actors and so on. All kinds of people join these shows. But who can play the piano the best or sing the most beautifully? That’s up to you to decide. When people watch the show, they usually play a role in deciding the winner. Andthe winner always gets a very good prize.However,not everybody enjoys watching these shows. Some think that the lives of the performers are made up. Forexample,some people say they are poor farmers,but in fact they are just actors.However,if you don’t take these shows too seriously,they are fun to watch. And one great thing about them is that they give people a way to make their dreams come true.Unit 5 Do you want to watch a game show?many problems such as losing his house orgirlfriend,Minnie. However,he was always ready to try his best.People went to the cinema to see the “little man” win. Most of them wanted to be like Mickey.On November 18,1978,Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today’s cartoons are usually not so simple as littleMickey Mouse,but everyone still knows and loves him. Who has a pairs of ears more famous than Mickey’s?Unit 6 I’m going to study computer science. Section B, 2bRead the passage and match each paragraph [1-3] with2.There are different kinds of resolutions.Some are about physical health.For example, some people promise themselves they are going to start an exercise program or eat less fast food.Many resolutions have to do with self-improvement. __________ Some people might say they are going to take up a hobby like painting or taking photos,or learn to play the guitar.Some resolutionshave to do with better planning,like making a weekly plan for schoolwork._________3.Although there are differences,most resolutions have one thing in common. People hardly ever keep them!______ Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficult to keep. Sometimes people just forget about them. For this reason,some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions! How about you--will you make anydirty or dangerous places.2.Today there are already robots working infactories.Some can help to build cars,and they do simple jobs over and over again.Fewer people will do such jobs in the future because they are boring,but robots will never get bored.3.Scientists are now trying to make robots look like humans and do the same things as we do.Some robots in Japan can walk and dance. They are fun towatch.However,some scientists believe that although we can make robots move like people,it will be difficult to make them think like a human.For example,scientist James White thinks that robots will never be able to wake up and know where they are.But many scientistsThanksgiving in the United StatesIn most countries,people usually eat traditional food on special holidays. A special day in the United States is Thanksgiving. It is always on the fourth Thursday in November,and is a time to give thanks for food in the autumn.At this time,people also remember the first travelers from England who came to live in Americaabout 400 years ago. These travelers had a long,hard winter,and many of them died.In the next autumn,they gave thanks for life and food in their new home.These days,most Americans still celebrate this idea of giving thanks by having a big meal at home with their family. The main dish of this meal is almost always turkey,a large bird.Making a turkey dinnerRead the message quickly. Why did the people write them? Match the reason with each message.1.accept an invitation2.make an invitation3.turn down an invitationHi David,What a great idea! I really like Ms.Steen a lot. She helped me to improve my English so much. I’m sad to see her go,and this party is the best way to say “Thank you and goodbye.” I can help to buy some of the food and drinks. I can also help to bring Ms. Steen to the party. I already have a great idea about how to do that.He Weiher,let’s have a surprise party for her next Friday the 28th!Can you come to the party? If so, can you help with any of these things? Please tell me by this Friday.1)Buy food and drinks.2)Think of games to play.3)Prepare things we need for the games(glue,paper,pens,...).4)Bring Ms. Steen to the party without telling her so that she can be surprised.I look forward to hearing from you all.Davidura Mills,a teenager from London,agrees. “Problems and worries are normal in life,”says Laura. “But I think talking to someone helps a lot.Unless we talk to someone ,we’ll certainly feel worse.”Laura once lost her wallet,and worried for days.She was afraid to tell her parents about it. She even walked three miles to school each day because she didn’t haveany money. She just kept thinking, “If I tell my parents,they’ll be angry!”In the end,she talked to her parents and they were really understanding.Her dad said he sometimes made careless mistakes himself.They got her a new wallet and asked her to be more careful. “I will always remember to share my problems in the future!”Laura says.Robert Hunt advises students about common problems. He。
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人教版八年级英语下册unit1-10重点课文（3a`2b课文）Unit 1 3a(page3) Bus Driver and Passengers Save an Old Man At 9:00 a.m. yesterday, bus No.26 was going along Zhonghua Road when the driver saw an old man lying on the side of the road.A woman next to him was shouting for help.The bus driver,24-year-old Wang Ping, stopped the bus without thinking twice. He got off and asked the woman what happened. She said that the man had a heart problem and should go to the hospital. Mr. Wang knew he had to act quickly. He told the passengers that he must take the man to the hospital. He expected most or all of the passengers to get off and wait for the next bus. But to his surprise, they all agreed to go with him. Some passengers helped Mr. Wang to move the man onto the bus.Thanks to Mr. Wang and the passengers, the doctors saved the man in time. “It's sad that many people don't want to help others because they don't want any trouble,” says one passenger.“But the driver didn't think about himself. He only about saving a life.”thought Unit 1 2b(page6)He Lost His Arm But Is Still ClimbingAron Ralston is an American man who is interested in mountain climbing. As a mountain climber, Aron is used to taking risks. This is one of the exciting things about doing dangerous sports. There were many times when Aron almost lost his life becauseof accidents. On April 26, 2003, he found himself in a very dangerous situation when climbing in Utah.On that day, Aron's arm was caught under a 360-kilo rock that fell on him when he was climbing by himself in the mountains. Because he could not free his arm, he stayed there for five days and hoped that someone would find him. But when his water ran out, he knew that he would have to do something to save his own life. He was not ready to die that day. So he used his knifeto cut off his right arm. Then, with his left arm, he bandaged himself so that he would not lose too much blood. After thathe climbed down the mountain to find help.Between a Rock andcalled a he his After losing arm, wrote booka Hard Place. This means being in a difficult situation that you cannot seem to get out of. In this book, Aron tells of the importance of making good decisions, and of being in controlof one's life. His love for mountain climbing is so great that he kept on climbing mountains even after this experience.Do we have the same spirit as Aron? Let's think about it before we find ourselves “between a rock and a hard place”, and before we have to make a decision that could mean life or death.Unit 2 3a(page11)Students Who Volunteer Mario Green and Mary Brown from Riverside High School give up several hours each week to help others. Mario loves animals and wants to be an animal doctor. He volunteers at an animal hospital every Saturday morning. Mario believes it can help him to get his future dream job. “It's hard work,” he says, “but I want to learn more about how to care for animals. I get such a strong feeling of satisfaction when I see the animals get better and the look of joy on their owners' faces.”Mary is a book lover. She could read by herself at the age of four. Last year, she decided to try out for a volunteer after-school reading program. She still works there once a week to help kids learn to read. “The kids are sitting in the library, differenta on going they're that eyes their in see can you but journey with each new book. Volunteering here is a dream come true for me. I can do what I love to do and help others at the same time.”(page14) Unit 2 2b Skim the letter and answer the questions1. Who wrote the letter to Miss Li? Why?2. What did Miss Li do? Understanding parts of speech Knowing what part of speech a word is(noun, verb, preposition, etc.) can help you understand the word's meaning. Dear Miss Li,I'd like to thank you for giving money to Animal Helpers. I'm sure you know that this group was set up to help disabled people like me. You helped to make it possible for me to have Lucky. Lucky makes a big difference to my life. Let me tell you my story. What would it be like to be blind or deaf? Or imagine you can't walk or use your hands easily. Most people would never think about this, but many people have these difficulties. I can't use my arms or legs well, so normal things like answering the telephone, opening and closing doors, or carrying things are helped mine of friend a year, last day one Then me. for difficult me out. She talked to Animal Helpers about getting me a special trained dog. She also thought a dog might cheer me up. I love animals and I was excited about the idea of having a dog. After six months of training with a dog at Animal Helpers, I was able to bring him home. My dog's name is Lucky- a good name for him because I feel very lucky to have him. You see, I'm only able to have a “dog-helper” because of your kindness! Lucky is very clever and understands many English words. He can understand me when I give him orders. For example, I say, “Lucky! Get my book,” and he does it at once. Lucky is a fantastic dog. I'll send you a photo of him if you like, and I could show you how he helps me. Thank you again for changing my life. Best wishes, Ben SmithUnit 3 3a(page19)Read the story and answer the questions.1. Why was Nancy's mom angry with her?2. Did they solve the problem? How?Last month, our dog welcomed me when I came home from school. He wanted a walk, but I was too tired. I threw down my bag and went to the living room. The minute I sat down in front of the TV, my mom came over.“Could you please take the dog for a walk?” she asked. “Could I watch one show first?” I asked.“No!” she replied angrily. “You watch TV all the time and never help out around the house! I can't work all day and do housework all evening.”“Well, I work all day at school, too！ I'm just as tired as you are！” I shouted back.My mom did not say anything and walked away. For one week, she did not do any housework and neither did I. Finally I could not find a clean dish or a clean shirt.The next day my mom came home from work to find the house clean and tidy.“What happened?” she asked in surprise.“ I'm so sorry, Mom. I finally understand that we need to share the housework to have a clean and comfortable home,” I replied. Unit 3 2b(page22)The Sunday Mail magazine invited parents to write about whether they think young people should do chores at home. Skim thefollowing letters. Which one agrees and which one disagrees? SkimmingThis means looking quickly through a piece of writing to find the main idea without reading every word. It is still a good idea to read the first sentence in each paragraph a little more carefully.Dear Sir,I do not understand why some parents make their kids help with housework and chores at home. Kids these days already have enough stress from school. They do not have time to study anddo housework, too. Housework is a waste of their time. Couldwe just let them do their job as students? They should spend their time on schoolwork in order to get good grades and getinto a good university. Also, when they get older, they will have to do housework so there is no need for them to do it now. It is the parents' job to provide a clean and comfortable environment at home for their children. And anyway, I think doing chores is not so difficult. I do not mind doing them. Ms. MillerDear Sir,I think it is important for children to learn how to do chores and help their parents with housework. It is not enough to just get good grades at school. Children these days depend on their parents too much. They are always asking “Could you get thisfor me?” or “Could you help me with that? Doing chores helps to develop children's independence and teaches them how tolook after themselves. It also helps them to understand the ideaof fairness. Since they live in one house with their parents, they should know that everyone should do their part in keepingit clean and tidy Our neighbors' son into a good college but during his first year, he had no idea how to take care of himself. As a result, he often fell ill and his grades dropped .Theearlier kids learn to be independent, the better it is for their future.Mr. SmithUnit4 3a(page27)Dear Mr. Hunt,My problem is I can't get on with my family. Relations between my parents have become difficult. They fight a lot, and I really don't like it. It's the only communication they have. I don't know if I should say anything to them about this. When they argue, it's like a big, black cloud hanging over our home. Also, my elder brother is not very nice to me. He always refuses tolet me watch my favorite TV show. Instead he watches whateverntil late at night. I don't think this is fair. Athe wants ucan What Is that normal? lonely home I always feel and nervous.I do?Sad and ThirteenDear Sad and Thirteen,It's not easy being your age, and it's normal to have these feelings. Why don't you talk about these feelings to your family?If your parents are having problems, you should offer to help.Maybe you could do more jobs around the house so that they havemore time for proper communication.Secondly, why don't you sit down and communicate withyour brother? You should explain that you don't mindhim watching TV all the time. However, he should letyou watch your favorite show. I hope things will be betterfor you soon.Robert HuntUnit4 2b(page30)Maybe you should learn to relaxThe Taylors are a typical American family. Life for CathyTaylor's three children is very busy. “On most days afterschool,” Cathy says, “I take one of my two boys to basketballpractice and my daughter to football training. Then I have tofew out a Maybe I could cut my take other son to piano lessons.are these activities activities, but I believe of theirimportant for my children's future. I really want them to beuntil get home tired children don't successful.” However, them it's time after 7:00 p.m. They have a quick dinner, and thefor homework.Linda Miller, a mother of three, knows all about such stress.continues and starts very young “In some families, competitionsmall their “Mothers send get the kids older,” she says. untilthem always comparing are of classes. And they kids to all kindsfair. think that's It's crazy. I don't with other children.shouldn't People kids be kids? they Why don't just let theirpush their kids so hard.”Doctors say too much pressure is not good for a child'sdevelopment. Dr. Alice Green says all these activities can cause a lot of stress for children. “Kids should have time to relax and think for themselves, too. Although it's normal to want successful children, it's even more important to have happy children.”Unit 5 3a(page35)The Storm Brought People Closer Together Ben could hear strong winds outside his home in Alabama. Black clouds were making the sky very dark.With no light outside, it felt like midnight. The news on TV reported that a heavy rainstorm was in the area.Everyone in the neighborhood was busy. Ben's dad was putting pieces of wood over the windows while his mom was making sure the flashlights and radio were working. She also put some candles and matches on the table.Ben was helping his mom make dinner when the rain began to beat heavily against the windows. After dinner, they tried to play a card game, but it was hard to have fun with a serious storm happening outside.Ben could not sleep at first. He finally fell asleep when the wind was dying down at around 3:00 a.m. When he woke up, the sun was rising. He went outside with his family and found the neighborhood in a mess. Fallen trees, broken windows and rubbish were everywhere. They joined the neighbors to help clean up the neighborhood together. Although the storm broke many things apart, it brought families and neighbors closertogether.Unit 5 2b(page38)Do You Remember What You Were Doing?People often remember what they were doing when they heard the news of important events in history.In America, for example, many people remember what they were doing on April 4, 1968. This was an important events in American history. On this day, Dr. Martin Luther King was killed. Although some people may not remember who killed him, they remember what they were doing when they heard about the news. Robert Allen is now over 50. He was just a school pupil at that time. “ I was at home with my parents,” Robert remembers. “We were eating dinner in the kitchen when we heard the news on the radio . The news reporter said , ‘Dr. King died just 10 minutes ago.' My parents were completely shocked! My parents didn't talk after and w e finished the rest of the dinner in silence.More recently, most Americans remember what they were doing when the World Trade Center in New York wastaken down by terrorists. Even the date ---September11,2011--has meaning to most Americans.This was a day Kate smith will never forget. She remembers working in her office near the two towers. “My friend shouted that a plane just hit the World Trade Center !I d idn't believe thatrealized and window the out looked I then but first, at himit was true. I was so scared that I could hardly think clearlyafter that.Unit 6 3a(page43) 3a Read the passage and answer the questions. In November 1979, pupils in England were able to watch a new Monkey. Most of them were hearing this story TV program called for the first time. However, this story is not new to Chinese children. The Monkey King or Sun Wukong is the main character Journey to the West. in the traditional Chinese book The story says that once upon a time there was a magic rock. One day, it suddenly broke open and gave birth to a monkey. To fight bad people, the Monkey King uses a magic stick.Sometimes he can make the stick so small that he can keep it in his ear. At other times, he is able to make it big and long. Sun Wukong can also make 72 changes to his shape and size, turning himself into different animals and objects. But unless he can hide his tail, he cannot turn himself into a person. The Monkey king has excited the children of China many years. And as soon as the TV program came out more than 30 years ago, storythis reading in interested became children Western weak the fighting to help the clever Monkey King keeps because and never gives up. (page46)Unit 6 2b how about Gretel. Think first paragraph of Hansel and the Read story.of the continue. Then read the rest the fairy tale will Hansel and Greteland their father with Gretel lived near forest Hansel and would no food was so dry that stepmother. One year, the weather the the left husband that unless grow. The wife told her children to die in the forest, the whole family would die. Gretel heard this, and Hansel made a plan to save himself and his sister.(page51)Unit 7 3a Qomolangma—the Most Dangerous Mountain in the World? One of the world's most dangerous sports is mountain climbing, and one of the most popular places for this is the Himalayas. The Himalayas run along the southwestern part of China. Of all the mountains, Qomolangma rises the highest and is the most famous. It is8,844.43 meters high and so is very dangerous to climb. Thick clouds cover the top and snow can fall very gzinhard. Even more serious difficulties include free ols It is aavy storms. aewather conditionsnd heyou get near the top. s airatake in dvery har to The first people to reach the top were Tenzing Norgay he firs1953. Tt and Edmund Hillary on May 29,Chinese team did so in 1960, while the first woman to succeed was Junko Tabei from Japan in 1975. Why do so many climbers risk their lives? One of the main reasons is because people want to challenge themselves in the face of difficulties. The spirit of these climbers shows us that we should never give up trying to achieve our dreams. It also shows that humans can sometimes be stronger than the forces of nature.Unit 7 2b(page54)It is 8:30 a.m. at the Chengdu Research Base. Lin Wei and the other panda keepers are preparing the milk for the baby pandas' breakfast. At 9:00 a.m., they find that most of the babies are already awake and hungry. When the babies see the keepers, they run over with excitement and some of them even walk into their friends and fall over! re so cute and lovely. I take care of them'They“like they're my own babies. I was, feed and play with them every day. They're very special to me.”Lin Wei loves her job, but it is a difficult one. Pandas do not have many babies, maybe only one every two years. The babies often die from illnesses and do not live very long. Adult pandas spend more than 12 hours a day eating about 10 kilos of bamboo. Many years ago, there were a lot more bamboo forests and pandas in China than there are now. But then humans started to cut down the forests, and there was less bamboo for the pandas. Scientists say there are now fewer than 2,000 pandas living in the remaining forests. Another 200 or so live in zoos or research centers in China and other countries. An education program in Chengdu teaches children in cities about pandas and other endangered animals. They send people to schools to tell children about the importance of saving these animals. The children sing songs or make artwork about pandas and otherwild animals. Teaching children is one way to help save pandas. The Chinese government is also planting more bamboo trees so there will be more forests for pandas to live in. We all hope that in the future there will be a lot more pandas than now.Unit 8 3a(page59) Robinson Crusoe. Then below based on Quickly read the passage answer the questions.1. What does Robinson Crusoe wait for?2. Why does Robinson Crusoe call the man Friday? When I first arrived on this island, I had nothing. But I've found the ship and made a small boat. I've brought back many things I can use— food and drink, tools, knives and guns. Although I have lost everything, I have not lost my life. So I will not give up and I will wait for another ship. I have already cut down trees and built a house. I go out with my gun almost every day to kill animals and birds for food. I'm even learning to grow fruits and vegetables.A few weeks ago, I found the marks of another man's feet on the sand. Who else is on my island? How long have they been here? Not long after that, I saw some cannibals trying to kill two men from a broken ship. One of them died but the other ran towards my house. I helped him kill the cannibals. This man now wasthat because Friday him named I me. helps and me with lives the day I met him. He is smart and I have already taught him some English.Unit 8 2b(page62)Read the passage and complete the fact sheet on page 63.A Country Music Song Changed Her Life ForeverWhen Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything with her family. But five years ago, while she was studying abroad in England, she heard a song full of feelings about returning home on the radio. It made Sarah think about her family and friends back in the US. She came to realize how much she actually missed all of them. Ever since then, she has been a fan of American country music.Country is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America. Nashville, Tennessee is the home of country music. Many songs these days are just about modern life in the US, such as the importance of money and success, but not about belonging to a group. However, country music brings us back to the “good old days” when people were kind to each other and trusted one another. It reminds us that the best things in life are free—laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside.Sarah hasn't been to Nashville yet, but it is her dream to go there one day. She has already read a lot about the place and done some research on it. She knows that there is a Country Music Hall of Fame Museum in Nashville. There are also always a lot of great country music concerts with famous musicians and singers, like Garth Brooks. Sarah has already listened to most of his songs. “Garth is one of the most successful musicians in American history. He's sold more than 120 million records.I hope to see him sing live one day!”Unit 9 3a(page67) Three students talk about the most interesting museums they have ever been to. Read the magazine article and answer the questions. Ken: The most interesting museum I've ever been to is the American Computer Museum. They have information about different computers and who invented them. The old computers were much bigger. It's unbelievable that technology has progressed in such a rapid way! I've also learned that there was a special computer .It could play chess even better than humans. I wonder how much more computers will be able to do in the future. Amy: I've recently been to a very unusual museum in India, the International Toilets. I just couldn't believe my eyes when I saw so many different kinds of toilets there. The museums teaches people about the history and development of toilets. It also encourages governments and social groups to think about ways to improve toilets in the future. Linlin: Last year I went to the Hangzhou National Tea Museum It's relaxing and peaceful place near a lake. The tea art performances show how to make a perfect cup of tea with beautiful tea sets. Watching the tea preparation is just as enjoyable as drinking the tea itself. I've finally realized why my grandpa loves drinking tea and collecting tea sets. Unit 9 2b(page70)Singapore ——A Place You Will Never Forget! Have you ever been to Singapore? For thousands of tourists from China, this small island in Southeast Asia is a wonderful and safe place to take a holiday. On the one hand, more than three quarters of the population are Chinese so you can simply speak Putonghua a lot of the time. On the other hand, Singapore is an English-speaking country, so it's also a good place to practice your English! Have you ever tried Chinese food outside of China? Maybe you fear that you won't be able to find anything good to eat when you travel. In Singapore, however, you'll find a lot of food from China; you won't have any problem getting rice, noodles or dumplings. Singapore is also excellent place to try new food. Whether you like Indian food, Western food or Japanese food, you'll find it all in Singapore! Most large cities have zoos, but have you ever been to a zoo at night? Singapore has a Night Safari. It might seem strange to go to a zoo when it's dark. However, if you go to see lions, tigers or foxes during the daytime, they'll probably be asleep!A lot of animals only wake up at night, so this is the best time to watch them. At the Night Safari, you can watch these animals in a more natural environment than in a normal zoo. One great thing about Singapore is that the temperature is almost the same all year round. This is because the island is so close to the equator. So you can choose to go whenever you like ——spring, summer autumn or winter. And, of course, it's not too far from China!Unit 10 3a(page75)My children are growing up fast. My daughter is 16 and my boy seems our house they get bigger is already in junior school. As yard a our things in we So want to sell some of to get smaller. .oney to a children's homesale and give the mWe have already cleared out a lot of things from our bedroom.use. longer we no each sell five things that have We decided to My son was quite sad at first. Although he has not played with Foe keep them. He still wanted to for his old toys a long time, fourth his railway set since and example, he has owned a train was he with it almost every week until birthday, and he played either. toy monkey, want to lose his did about seven. And he not He slept next to the monkey every night when he was a child. sad also felt she was My daughter more understanding, Although to part with certain toys.As for me, I did not want to give up my football shirts, But, to be honest, I have not played for a while now. I am getting older, too!(page78)Unit 10 2aHometown Feelings Some people still live in their hometown. However, others may only see it once or twice a year. Nowadays, millions of Chinese leave the countryside to search for work in the cities. Among these is Zhong Wei, a 46-year-oldhusband and father. He has lived in Wenzhou for the last 13 years. With a hard job in a crayon factory, he doesn't find much time to visit his hometown. “I used to return home at least once a year, but I haven't been back for almost three years now. It's a shame, but I just don't have the time,”he says.Many people like Zhong Wei regard with great interest how their hometowns have changed. Perhaps large hospitals and new roads have appeared. In many places, the government has also built new schools and sent teachers from the cities to help.“I noticed that's true of my hometown,”adds Zhong Wei. “Children have learned to read and count at my old primary school since the mid-20th century. But now the buildings are really old.I hear they're going to build a new school there.”Zhong Wei thinks such developments are good, and he alsoknows that his hometown cannot always stay the same. According to Zhong Wei, however, some things will never change. “In my hometown, there was a big old tree opposite the school. It is still there and has become quite a symbol of the place. Most of the children in my time liked to play together under that big tree, especially during the summer holidays. It was such a happy childhood. Our hometown has left ”many soft and sweet memories in our hearts.。