【精品】初一下册英语课文

Chapter 1 France is calling

Winter is behind us and people are starting to plan their summer hoildays.This year,why not spread your wings and visit France?

France is a big country with coasts on three sides.You can swim at its good beaches.It also has many mountains,so you can go skiing.

In central France they grow crops such as wheat and sunflowers.One of the most scenic areas of central France is the Loire Valley.Kings and queens used to live in the old castles there.

Paris,the capital of France, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.It has famous attractions such as the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe.

People with children will find EuroDisney a good place to visit.It is just an hour from the centre of Paris,and it offers many of the same attractions as the Disney parks in the USA.

France is famous for its fine food.Some bakeries provide French bread and cakes.Other popular French products include cheese and

wine.These days,you can shop for many French foods in large cities in China.

France is also famous for its art and culture.In France,you can enjoy film festivals,exhibitions and concerts. These events will help you better understand France and the French people.

Why not go and enjoy yourself in the wonderful country of France?

Chaper 2 POLLUTION FIGHTERS

Judy is collecting some facts for a class project on pollution.She is interviewing Doctor Ray,a scientist,about trees.

Why are you so interesed in trees,Doctor Ray?

They're the biggest and oldest living things on Earth,Judy.

But what are they useful for?

Many things.For example,the wood in your pencil,the rubber on the end of your pencil,and the paper in your notebook all come from

trees.Also,do you enjoy breathing fresh air?

Of course.

Then you must thank trees for that,too.Trees are natural air conditioners.They cool the air and clean it.Three trees can do the job of 15 air contioners.

You know a lot about trees,Doctor.

Not really.Scientists are only now beginning to understand them.For example,when insects attack a tree,it can warn its neighbous.The other trees then produce a chemical to make their leaves taste bad to protect themselves.Some trees can also join their roots together underground,and pass each other food and water.Trees are communiacting with one another,but we don't know how.

Are trees in danger?

Yes,they are in great danger.We cut down and burn alot of trees every year.We are destroying our best fighters against pollution.