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Unit1 How can we become goodlearners?How I Learned to Learn EnglishLast year, I did not like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacherspoke too quickly. But I was afraid to ask questions because my pronunciation wasvery bad. So I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with thisexciting and funny movie! So then I began to watch other English movies as 欧阳科创编 2021.02.05well.Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body languageand the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning. I also realized I couldget the meaning bylistening for just the key words. My pronunciation also improvedby listening to the interesting conversations in English movies. I discovered that listeningto something you are interested in is the secret to language learning. I also learned usefulsentences like “It’s a piece of cake” or “It serves you right.” I didnot understand these sen tences at first. But because I wanted tounderstand the story, I looked up the words in a dictionary.Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new wordsand more grammar. Then I can have a better understanding of English movies.P6 2bHow Can You Become a Successful Learner?欧阳科创编 2021.02.05Everyone is born with the ability to learn.But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Researchshows that successful learners have some good habits in common.Creating an interest in what they learnStudies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active andit is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners oftenconnect what they need to learn with something they are interested in. For example,if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to Englishsongs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored.Practicing and learning from mistakesGood learners think about what they are good at and what they need to欧阳科创编 2021.02.05practicemore. Remember, “use it or lose it”! Even if you learn something well, you willforget it unless you use it. Practice makes perfect. Good learners are also not afraidof making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight.He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes.Developing their study skillsIt is not enough to just study hard. You have to know how to study. Good learnersfind out the best ways to learn well. For example, they may take notes by writingdown key words or by drawing mind maps. Good learners also look for ways toreview what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day orby explaining the information to another student.Asking questions欧阳科创编 2021.02.05欧阳科创编 2021.02.05Good learners oft en ask questions during or after class.They even ask each other and try to find out the answers.Knowledge comes fromquestioning.Learning is a life-long journey because every day bringssomething new. Everything that you learn becomes apart of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learnwell.P8 self check 1Are you________ out each time you have a test? You don’t have to beifyou_______smart study skills. Remember to________ notesin class and review them on your own or with friends after class. Thenwhat you learned by doing_____. Try to study and________information bit by bit instead of waiting__________ the lastminute toPractice develop remember prepare takeuntil worry everything stressed exercisesstudy_________ at once. If you________ well for a test,then there’s nothing to_________ about!Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!P133aFull Moon, Full FeelingsChinese people have been celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival and enjoyingmooncakes for centuries. Mooncakes have the shape of a full moon on mid-autumn night. They carry people’s wishes to the families they love and miss.There are many traditional folk stories about this festival. However, most peoplethink that the story of Chang’e is the most touching. Chang’e was Hou Yi’s beautifulwife. After Hou Yi shot down the nine suns, a goddess gave him a欧阳科创编 2021.02.05magic medicineto thank him. Whoever drank this could live forever, and Hou Yi planned to drinkit with Chang’e. However, abad man, Feng Meng, tried to steal the medicine whenHou Yi was not home. Chang’e refused to give it to him and drank it all. She becamevery light and flew up to the moon. Hou Yi was so sad that he called out her nameto the moon every night. One night, he found that themoon was so bright and round that he could see his wifethere. He quickly laid out her favorite fruits and dessertsin the garden. How he wished that Chang’e could comeback!After this, people started the tradition of admiring themoon and sharing mooncakes with their families.P12 4bDear Xia Yu,欧阳科创编 2021.02.05Do you know that there are two special days for parents in America? One isMother’s Day on the second Sunday of May and the other is Father’s Day onthe third Sunday of June. On these two days, American children oft en give giftsto their parents or take them out for lunch or dinner. Common gifts are flowersand cards for mothers and shirts or ties for fathers. I heard that it is becomingmore and more popular to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in China. Iwonder if children over there also give similar gift s to their parents. I believe thatthere are many ways to show our love. Actually, we don’t have to spend a lot ofmoney. It is also a good idea to help parents to do something instead.JuneP14 2b欧阳科创编 2021.02.05The Spirit of ChristmasMany would agreethat when we think ofChristmas, we probably think of gift s,Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But behindall these things lies the true meaning ofChristmas: the importance of sharing andis perhapsthe best example of this.A Christmas Carol is a famous novel written by Charles Dickens. It is about an oldman named Scrooge who never laughs or smiles. He is mean and only thinks abo uthimself, and doesn’t treat others nicely. He just cares about whether he can makemore money. And he hates Christmas. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge sees the ghostof Jacob Marley, his dead business partner. Marley used to be just like Scrooge, sohe was punished after he died. He warns Scrooge to change his ways if he doesn’twant to end up like him. He also tells Scrooge to欧阳科创编 2021.02.05expect three spirits to visit him.That night, three ghosts visit Scrooge. First, the Ghost of Christmas Past takeshim back to his childhood and reminds Scrooge of his happier days as a child.Then the second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, takes him to see howothers are spending Christmas this year. Everyone ishappy, even poor people. The last one, the Ghost ofChristmas Yet to Come, takes him to the future. Hesees that he is dead but nobody cares. Scrooge is soscared that he wakes up in his bed and finds out it isalready the nextmorning on Christmas Day!He decides to change his life and promises to be abetter person. He happily celebrates Christmas withhis relatives. He also gives gift s to people in need.He now treats everyone with kindness and warmth,spreading love and joy 欧阳科创编 2021.02.05everywhere he goes. And thatis the true spirit of Christmas!P16 self check 1garden spread between treats business lay relativesMany Western countries celebrate Easter. This holiday is always ona Sunday__________March 22nd and April 25th. It celebrates thebirth of new life. Hens________eggs, giving birth to life. So an eggis a symbol of new life. A popular activity during Easter is to hide eggs around your home or_________for friends or________ to find.These can be real eggs, but they are more often chocolate eggs. Notonly do people ________them around in different hiding places foran egg hunt, but they also give out these_________as gifts. So justlike Christmas, Easter creates good________for supermarkets andchocolate stores.欧阳科创编 2021.02.05Unit3Could you please tell mewhere the restrooms are?UNIT 3P193aFunTimesPark — Always a Fun Time![Alice and He Wei are in Space World]Alice: I wonder where we should go next.He Wei: How about that new ride over there?Alice: Oh ... it looks pretty scary.He Wei: Come on! I promise it’ll be fun! If you’re afraid, just shout or hold my hand.[After the ride]Alice: You were right, that was fun! I was scared at first, but shouting really 欧阳科创编 2021.02.05didhelp.He Wei: See, that wasn’t so bad, right? You never know until you try something.Alice: Yes, I’m so glad I tried it. Now I know I can do it and it’s actually fun!He Wei: Do you want to go to Water World now?Alice: Sure, but I’m really hungry. Do y ou know where we can get some goodfood quickly?He Wei: Of course! I suggest Water City Restaurant in Water World. It’s a fastfood place. It serves delicious hamburgers and hot dogs.Alice: That sounds perfect![On their way to Water City Restaurant, Alice and He Wei pass by Uncle Bob’s.]欧阳科创编 2021.02.05Alice: Oh, look! This restaurant looks interesting. It seems a rock band playsthere every evening.He Wei: Maybe we can come here for dinner later. Let’s ask what time the bandstarts.[Alice and He Wei walk up to a staff person at the door.]He Wei: Excuse me, could you tell us when the band starts playing this evening?Staff: Eight o’clock. It’salways busy, so come a little earlierto get a table.He Wei: OK, thanks!P22 2bCould You Please ...?When you visit a foreign country, it isimportant to know how to ask for欧阳科创编 2021.02.05helppolitely. For example, “Where are therestrooms?” or “Could you please tell mewhere the restrooms are?” are similar requests for directions to a place. Both arecorrect English, but the first one sounds less polite. That isbecause it is a verydirect question. It is not enough to just ask a question correctly. We also needto learn how to be polite by being less direct — or more indirect — when weask for help.In English, as in Chinese, we change the way we speak when we talk with differentpeople. The expressions you use might depend on whom you are speaking to orhow well you know them. If you say to your teacher, “When is the school trip.’’, this might sound impolite. But if you say, “Excuse me, Mr. West. Do you k nowwhen the school trip is?’’, this will sound much more polite. However, it is all rightto ask direct questions in some situations, like with your classmates.欧阳科创编 2021.02.05Usually polite questions are longer and include more language such as “Could youplease ...?” or “Can I ask ...?” It sounds more polite to say, “Peter, could you pleasetell me your e-mail address?” than “Peter, tell me your e-mail address.” Sometimeswe even need to spend time leading in to a request. For example, with a strangeron the street, we might first say, “Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me” or “I’msorry to trouble you, but ...” before asking for help.It might seem more difficult to speak politely than be direct. However, it is importantto learn how to use proper language. This will also help you become better at English,or any other language you wish to speak.Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.P273aFrom Shy Girl to Pop Star欧阳科创编 2021.02.051 For this month’s Young World magazine, I interviewed 19-year-old Asian popstar Candy Wang. Candy told me that she used to be really shy and took up singingto deal with her shyness. As she got better, she dared to sing in front of her class,and then for the whole school. Now she’s not shy anymore and loves singing infront of crowds.2 I asked Candy how life was different after she became famous. She explainedthat there are many good things, like being able to travel and meet new peopleall the time. “I didn’t use to be popular in school, but now I get tons of attentioneverywhere I go.” However, too much attention ca n also be a bad thing. “Ialways have to worry about how I appear to others and I have to be very carefulabout what I say or do. And I don’t have muchprivate time anymore. Hangingout with friends is almost impossible for me now becausethere are欧阳科创编 2021.02.05always guard s around me.”3 What does Candy have to say to all those young peoplewho want to become famous? “Well,” she begins slowly,“you have to be prepared to give up your normal life. Youcan never imagine how difficult the road to successis.Many times I thought about giving up, but I fought on.You really require a lot of talent and hard work to succeed.Only a very small number of people make it to the top.”P30 2bHe Used to Cause a Lot of TroubleLi Wen is a normal 15-year-old boy whoworks hard in school and gets good grades.It is hard to believe that he used to be a “problem child” until a conversation withhis parents influenced his way of thinking. Li Wen lives in the欧阳科创编 2021.02.05Sichuan countryside.As a small child, he seldom gave his parents any problems, and they were proud ofhim. However, _________, the boy’s life became more difficult. He had to movein with his grandmother.Li Wen began to cause problems for himself and his family. He was no longer interestedin studying. He was oft en absent from classes, and he failed his examinations.Finally, his parents made a decision to send him to a boarding school. Li Wen nolonger lived with his grandmother. He studied, ate and slept at the school, and hehated it. There were so many rules, and he used to keep breaking them. One day,he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school.__________The head teacher advised his parents to talk with their son in person. His parentstook a 40-hour train ride and a five-hour bus ride to go back to their欧阳科创编 2021.02.05hometown.To Li Wen’s surprise, their conversation changed his life. “It was exactly what Ineeded,” he said. “My parents helped me to understand how much they had givenme. They also told me that even though they couldn’t be there to take care of me,they were always thinking of me and would take pride in everything good that Idid.___________. I realized that since my parents moved away, I’ve been afraid ofbeing alone, and have tried to make myparents pay more attention to me.”____________. He has been working hard and isnow one of the best students in his class. Hisparents’ love has made him feel good abouthimself. “It’s very important for parents to bethere for their children,” Li Wen says.P31 2ebe proud of/take pride in make a decision/decide not like/hateno longer/not ... anymore change/influence look after/take care of欧阳科创编 2021.02.05Li Wen is a good student, son and grandson. However, he used to cause alot of trouble for his parents. When his parents moved to work in another city, they could not be at home to____________ him. So he was___________ interested in studying and missed classes. Then his parents________to send him to a boarding school and he________it. In the end, his teacher advised his parents to talk with their son and thisconversation____________ his life. He realized that his parents would__________everything good that he did. Now he is one of the beststudents in his class.Unit5What are the shirts made of?P353aThe Difficult Search forAmerican Goods in the USIf you go to another country, what kinds of thingswould you buy? Would欧阳科创编 2021.02.05you buy a camera in Japan, some beautiful clothes in France,or a watch in Switzerland? No matter what you may buy, you might probably thinkthose products were made in those countries. However, you could be wrong. KangJian is a 17-year-old student from Shanghai. Last year he went to visit his aunt anduncle in San Francisco. He found it interesting that so many products in the local shopswere m ade in China. “I wanted to buy a toy car for my cousin, but even though mostof the toys had American brands,they were made in China.”Toys are not the only things made in China. “I wanted to buy a pair of basketballshoes,” he explains. “But I had to visit five or six stores before finding a pair madein America!” He realized that Americans can hardly avoid buying products madein China. “In fact,” he continues, “there are so many things made 欧阳科创编 2021.02.05in China —footballs, handbags, pet food, mobile phones. Even American flags are made inChina!” Kang Jian thinks it’s great that China is so good at making these everydaythings. However, he wishes that in the future China will also get better at makinghigh-technologyproducts that people can buy in all parts of the world.P38 2bBeauty in Common ThingsEach different part of China has itsown special forms of traditionalart.These usually try to show the things that are important in life such as love, beautyand family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turnedinto objects of beauty.According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used byZhuge欧阳科创编 2021.02.05Kongming. He sent them out to ask for help when introuble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and othercelebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered withpaper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the airlike small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as brightsymbols of happiness and good wishes.Paper cutting has been around for over1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficultto do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors.The most common pictures are flowers, fish, animals, andthings about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, theyare put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes forgood luck and a happy new year.Chinese clay art is famous becausethe clay pieces are so small but they look very real. Thepieces are usually cute children or lively characters from欧阳科创编 2021.02.05a Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces arecarefully shaped by hand from a very special kind ofclay and then allowed to air-dry. Afterdrying, they arefired at a very high heat. They are then polished and painted. Finally, materialssuch as wood or paper are added to make different things. It takes several weeks tocomplete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinesepeople have for life and beauty.P39 2dsuch as turn ... into send out cover with rise into put ... on1. People used to sky lanterns when they were introuble. But today, people light the lanterns and watch them_______the sky with their wishes.2. The art of paper cutting_______ a simple thing like a pieceofpaper________ a beautiful piece of art. People often_________these art pieces_____ 欧阳科创编 2021.02.05the doors, windowsand walls of their homes to celebrate the Spring Festival.3. To make Chinese clay art, the clay is shaped by hand intothings__________cute children or characters from Chinese fairy talesand stories. They are then______ paint.Unit 6 When was it invented?P433aAn Accidental InventionDid you know that tea, the most popular drink in the world (after water), wasinvented by accident? Many people believe that tea was first drunk nearly 5,000years ago. It is said that a Chinese ruler called Shen Nong first discovered tea asa drink. One day Shen Nong was boiling drinking water over an open fire. Someleaves from a tea plant fell into the water and remained there for some欧阳科创编 2021.02.05time. Itproduced a nice smell so he tasted the brownwater anyway. It was quite delicious.In this way, one of the world’s favorite drinks was invented.More than 4,000 years later, Lu Yu, “the saint of tea”,mentioned Shen Nong in his book Cha Jing. The bookdescribes how tea plants were grown and used to maketea. It also discusses where the finest tea leaves wereproduced and what kinds of water were used.It is believed that tea was brought to Korea and Japanduring the 6th and7th centuries. In England, tea didn’tappear until around 1660, but less than 100 years later,it had become the national drink. The tea trade fromChina to Western countries took place in the 19th century. This helped to spreadthe popularity of tea and the tea plant to more places around the world. Eventhough many people now know about tea culture, the Chinese are without欧阳科创编 2021.02.05doubtthe ones who best understand the nature of tea.P444cThe telephone (invent) by Alexander Graham Bell. He_______(born) in 1847. Alexander_____ (work) on the invention of thetelephone with Thomas Watson. In 1875, Alexander______ (learn) tosend musical notes through an instrument similar to a telephone. Finally, thetelephone________(invent) in 1876. The first sentence that_______ (say)on the telephone by Alexander was “Mr. Watson, come here; I want to see you.”Today thetelephone____________ (use) around the world.P451dThe History of Potato ChipsDid you know that potato chips were invented by mistake? Potato欧阳科创编 2021.02.05chips____________by a cook called George Crum. They were invented in________. George Crum cut the potatoes really, really__________and then cooked them for a long time until they were__________ . Andhe put lots of salt on them so they were____________ .p46 2bDo You Know When BasketballWas Invented?Basketball is a much-loved and active sportmore than 100 million people in over 200 countries. In China, you can sometimessee people playing basketball in parks, schools and even in factories.Basketball was invented by a Canadian doctor named James Naismith, who wasborn in 1861. When he was at college, his teacher asked the class to think of 欧阳科创编 2021.02.05a gamethat can be played in the winter. Dr. Naismith created a game to be played inside ona hard floor. Dr. Naismith divided the men in his class into two teams and taughtthem to play his new game. The purpose of the game is for players to get a ball intothe “basket”. Players on the same team must work together to help each other getthe ba ll in the other team’s basket. At the same time, they need to stop the competingteam from getting the ball into their own basket.It is believed that on December 21, 1891, the first basketball game in history was played.Then in 1936 inBerlin, it became an event at the Olympics. Today, the popularity ofbasketball has risen around the world, with many young people dreaming ofbecoming famous players. Basketball has not only become a popular sport to play,it has also become a more popular sport to watch.欧阳科创编 2021.02.05Althou gh America’s NBA games are the most famous,the CBA games are becoming popular in China. The number of foreign players, including Chinese players,in the NBA has increased. And there are also more andmore foreign players in the CBA. Many young peoplelook up to these basketball heroes and want to becomelike them. These stars encourage young people to workhard to achieve their dreams.P48 Self Check 1divide doubt mention nearly produce suddenIt is often difficult to decide on the inventor of certain inventions. This is because sometimes a few people may_______things which are_______the same. Opinions are then_______ about who came up with the idea first. Some inventions can also all of a_______lead to other inventions. So some欧阳科创编 2021.02.05people_______whether the inventor came up with the idea himself or herself. They think that the inventor used someone else’s idea to create his or her invention. That is why books or websites usually ________more than one inventor when givinginformation about inventions.Unit7 Teenagers should be allowedto choose their own clothes.P51 3aMom Knows BestWhen I was a tiny baby crying all night, my mom sang to me and stayed by my sideWhen I was tired and hungry, she gave me food and warm arms to sleep in When I was two running through the field, she made sure I was safe and kept me fromdanger欧阳科创编 2021.02.05When I fell and hurt myself, she gave me a hug and lifted me upWhen I was seven coughing badly, she said no ice-cream for meBut I talked back loudly, “I should be allowed to eat some! Give it to me now!”When I was nine watching scary movies, she said it’d give me awful dreams But I shouted back angrily, “I should be allowed to watch it! I’m not a baby!”When I was a teen going out with friends, she said, “Please beback by ten!”But I talked back again —“I should not be told what to do!I’m s eventeen now!”Now I’m an adult, thinking back to those timesI coughed for days after eating that ice-cream欧阳科创编 2021.02.05And had scary dreams after watching that filmI was late for school from staying out past tenI regret talking back, not listening to MomMom knows best, and for me she wanted only the best!P52 4bShould teenagers _________(ask) to move out when they start working? In manyWestern countries, teenagers_______ (allow) to move out at sixteen orseventeen. Their parents believe that they should__________ (educate) to takecare of themselves from a young age. This way, when they_______ (start) workingthey can manage their own lives. However, in most Asian societies, the family unitis especially strong. So it is not common forteenagers to_______ (move) out.Chinese parents believe that it is better for children to live with欧阳科创编 2021.02.05parents who can_______(take) care of them. But the young should then look after their parentsas they get older. That is why many Chinese adults______(continue) to livewith their parents.P54 2bShould I Be Allowed to MakeMy Own Decisions?Many teenagers have hobbies. But sometimes these can get in the way of theirschoolwork, and parents might worry about their success at school. Teenagersoften think they should be allowed to practice their hobbies as much as they want.Do you agree?Liu Yu, a fifteen-year-old boy from Shandong, isa running star. He is on his school team and hasalways wanted to be a professional runner whenhe grows up. However, his parents won’t allowhim to train so much. “Of c ourse we want欧阳科创编 2021.02.05tosee him achieve his dreams,” says Mr. Liu. “Andwe know how much he loves running. My wifeand I have supported every one of his races. Wehave nothing against running! But we think ourson needs tothink about other possible jobs. He’s getting older now, so he needsto think about what will happen if he doesn’t end up a professional runner.”Liu Yu doesn’t really agree. “Well, I think I should be allowed to decide for myself,”he says. “My parents have always taught me how important it is to work hard atschool and enter university. I understand this, but I’m serious about running. It’sthe only thing I’ve ever wanted to do.”His parents believe that Liu Yu should study hard in the evenings so they don’tallow him to practice running at night. “Maybe he thinks it’s too strict or unfair,”says Mrs. Liu. “But we think we’re doing the right thing. He needs to欧阳科创编 2021.02.05spend moretime on his homework because becoming a professional sports star is a difficultdream.”But Liu Yu still disagrees. “I know my parents care about me. They always talkabout what will happen if I don’t succeed. But I will! I’m a quick runner! I thinkI should be allowed to make this choice myself. Only then will I have a chance toachieve my dream.”Unit8 It must belong to Carla.P593aWe live in a small town and almost everyone knows each other. It used to be veryquiet and nothing much ever happened around here. However, these days, somethingunusual is happening in our town. Victor, a teacher at my school, is reallynervous. When he was interviewed by the town newspaper, he欧阳科创编 2021.02.05。
人教版九年级全一册英语课文原文文本
九年级全一册Unit 1 How can we become good learners?Section A --- 2dJack: Annie, I’m a little nervous. I have to finish reading a book and give a report next Monday.Annie: That doesn’t sound too bad.Jack: But I’m a very slow reader.Annie: Just read quickly to get the main ideas at first. Don't read word by word. Read word groups.Jack: But I don't understand many of the words. I have to use a dictionary.Annie: Try to guess a word's meaning by reading the sentences before and after it. You probably understand more than you think.Jack: That sounds difficult!Annie: Well, be patient. It takes time. You can become better by reading something you enjoy every day. The more you read, the faster you'll be.【中文翻译】杰克：安妮，我有点紧张。
我得读完一本书并在下周一做报告。
安妮：那听起来并不太糟。
杰克：但我是个书读得很慢的人。
安妮：开始可以读得快些，获取大意。
不要逐词读。
要按意群读。
杰克：可有许多单词我都不懂。
(完整版)人教版九年级英语课文原文unit1Howcanwebecomegoodlearners
Unit 1 How can we become good learners?Last year, I didn’t like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacher spoke so quickly that I didn’t understand her most of the time. I was afraid to ask questions because of my poor pronunciation. I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.Then one day I watched an English movie called toy story. I fell in love with this exciting and funny movie! So I began to watch other English movies, too. Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body language and the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning. I also realized I could get the meaning by listening for just the key words. My pronunciation improved as well by listening to the conversations in English movies. I discovered that listening something interesting is the secret to language learning. I also learned useful sentences like “It’s a piece cake”or “It serves you right”. I did not understand these sentences at first. But because I wanted to understand the story, I looked them up in the dictionary.Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new words and more grammar so that I can have a better understanding of English movies.How Can You Become a Successful L earner?Everyone is born with the ability to learn. But weather or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in common.Creating an interest in what they learnStudies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something interesting. For example,if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to English songs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored.Practising and learning from mistakesGood learners think about what they are goog at and what they need to practise more. Remember, “Use it or loser it.”Even if you learn something well,you will forget it unless you use it. “Practice makes perfect.”Good learners will keep practising what they have learned, they are not afraid of making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight. He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes.Developing their studying skillsIt is not enough to just study hard. Good learners know the best way they can study. For example, they may take notes by writing down key words or by drawing mind maps. They also look for ways to review what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day or by explaining the information to another student. Asking questionsGood learners often ask questions during or after class, They even ask each other and try to find out the answers. Knowledge comes from questioning.Learning is a lifelong journey because every brings something new. Everything they you learn becomes a part of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learn well.。
人教版九年级英语课文原文版
Unit1 How can we become good learners?How I Learned to Learn EnglishLast year, I did not like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacher spoke too quickly. But I was afraid to ask questions because my pronunciation was very bad. So I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with this exciting and funny movie! So then I began to watch other English movies as well. Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body language and the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning. I also realized I could get the meaning by listening for just the key words. My pronunciation also improved by listening to the interesting conversations in English movies. I discovered that listening to something you are interested in is the secret to language learning. I also learned useful sentences like “It’s a piece of cake” or “It serves you right.” I did not understand these sentences at first. But because I wanted to understand the story, I looked up the words in a dictionary.Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new words and more grammar. Then I can have a better understanding of English movies.P6 2bHow Can You Become a Successful Learner?Everyone is born with the ability to learn. But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Research shows that successful learners havesome good habits in common.Creating an interest in what they learnStudies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something they are interested in. For example, if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to English songs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored.Practicing and learning from mistakesGood learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practice more. Remember, “use it or lose it”! Even if you learn something well, you will forget it unless you use it. Practice makes perfect. Good learners are also not afraid of making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight. He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes.Developing their study skillsIt is not enough to just study hard. You have to know how to study. Good learners find out the best ways to learn well. For example, they may take notes by writing down key words or by drawing mind maps. Good learners also look for ways to review what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day or by explaining the information to another student.Asking questionsGood learners oft en ask questions during or after class. They even ask each other and try to find out the answers. Knowledge comes from questioning. Learning is a life-long journey because every day brings something new. Everything that youlearn becomes a part of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learn well.P8 self check 1ifyou_______smart study skills. Remember to________ notesin class and review them on your own or with friends after class. Then what you learned by doing_____. Try to study and________information bit by bit instead of waiting__________ the last minute tostudy_________ at once. If you________ well for a test,then there’s nothing to_________ about!Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!P13 3aFull Moon, Full FeelingsChinese people have been celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival and enjoying mooncakes for centuries. Mooncakes have the shape of a full moon on mid-autumn night. They carry people’s wishes to the families they love and miss.There are many traditional folk stories about this festival. However, most people think that the story of Chang’e is the most touching. Chang’e was Hou Yi’s beautiful wife. After Hou Yi shot down the nine suns, a goddess gave him a magic medicine to thank him. Whoever drank this could live forever, and Hou Yi planned to drink it with Chang’e. However, a bad man, Feng Meng, tried to steal the medicine when Hou Yi was not home. Chang’e refused to give it to him and drank it all. She becamevery light and flew up to the moon. Hou Yi was so sad that he called out her name to the moon every night. One night, he found that the moon was so bright and round that he could see his wife there. He quickly laid out her favorite fruits and desserts in the garden. How he wished that Chang’e could come back!After this, people started the tradition of admiring the moon and sharing mooncakes with their families.P12 4bDear Xia Yu,Do you know that there are two special days for parents in America? One is Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May and the other is Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June. On these two days, American children oft en give gifts to their parents or take them out for lunch or dinner. Common gifts are flowers and cards for mothers and shirts or ties for fathers. I heard that it is becoming more and more popular to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in China. I wonder if children over there also give similar gift s to their parents. I believe that there are many ways to show our love. Actually, we don’t have to spend a lot of money. It is also a good idea to help parents to do something instead.JuneP14 2bThe Spirit of ChristmasMany would agree that when we think of Christmas, we probably think of gift s, Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But behind all these things lies the true meaning of Christmas: the importance of sharing and is perhaps the best example of this.A Christmas Carol is a famous novel written by Charles Dickens. It is about an old man named Scrooge who never laughs or smiles. He is mean and only thinks about himself, and doesn’t treat others nicely. He just cares about whether he can make more money. And he hates Christmas. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge sees the ghost of Jacob Marley, his dead business partner. Marley used to be just like Scrooge, so he was punished after he died. He warns Scrooge to change his ways if he doesn’t want to end up like him. He also tells Scrooge to expect three spirits to visit him.That night, three ghosts visit Scrooge. First, the Ghost of Christmas Past takes him back to his childhood and reminds Scrooge of his happier days as a child. Then the second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, takes him to see how others are spending Christmas this year. Everyone is happy, even poor people. The last one, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, takes him to the future. He sees that he is dead but nobody cares. Scrooge is so scared that he wakes up in his bed and finds out it is already the next morning on Christmas Day!He decides to change his life and promises to be a better person. He happily celebrates Christmas with his relatives. He also gives gift s to people in need. He now treats everyone with kindness and warmth, spreading love and joy everywhere he goes. And that is the true spirit of Christmas!P16 self check 1Many Western countries celebrate Easter. This holiday is always on aSunday__________March 22nd and April 25th. It celebrates thebirth of new life. Hens________eggs, giving birth to life. So an egg is a symbolof new life. A popular activity during Easter is to hide eggsaround your home or_________for friends or________ to find. These can be real eggs, but they are more often chocolate eggs. Not only do people ________them around in different hiding places for an egg hunt, but they also give out these_________as gifts. So just like Christmas, Easter createsgood________for supermarkets and chocolate stores.Unit3Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?UNIT 3P19 3aFun Times Park — Always a Fun Time![Alice and He Wei are in Space World]Alice: I wonder where we should go next.He Wei: How about that new ride over there?Alice: Oh ... it looks pretty scary.He Wei: Come on! I promise it’ll be fun! If you’re afraid, just shout or hold my hand.[After the ride]Alice: You were right, that was fun! I was scared at first, but shouting really did help.He Wei: See, that wasn’t so bad, right? You never know until you try something.Alice: Yes, I’m so glad I tried it. Now I know I can do it and it’s actually fun!He Wei: Do you want to go to Water World now?Alice: Sure, but I’m really hungry. Do you know where we can get some goodfood quickly?He Wei: Of course! I suggest Water City Restaurant in Water World. It’s a fast food place. It serves delicious hamburgers and hot dogs.Alice: That sounds perfect![On their way to Water City Restaurant, Alice and He Wei pass by Uncle Bob’s.]Alice: Oh, look! This restaurant looks interesting. It seems a rock band plays there every evening.He Wei: Maybe we can come here for dinner later. Let’s ask what time the band starts.[Alice and He Wei walk up to a staff person at the door.]He Wei: Excuse me, could you tell us when the band starts playing this evening?Staff: Eight o’clock. It’s always busy, so come a little earlier to get a table.He Wei: OK, thanks!P22 2bCould You Please ...?When you visit a foreign country, it is important to know how to ask for help politely. For example, “Where are the restrooms?” or “Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?” are similar requests for directions to a place. Both ar e correct English, but the first one sounds less polite. That is because it is a very direct question. It is not enough to just ask a question correctly. We also need to learn how to be polite by being less direct — or more indirect — when we ask for help.In English, as in Chinese, we change the way we speak when we talk withdifferent people. The expressions you use might depend on whom you are speaking to or how well you know them. If you say to your teacher, “When is the school trip.’’, this might sound impolite. But if you say, “Excuse me, Mr. West. Do you know when the school trip is?’’, this will sound much more polite. However, it is all right to ask direct questions in some situations, like with your classmates.Usually polite questions are longer and include more language such as “Could you please ...?” or “Can I ask ...?” It sounds more polite to say, “Peter, could you please tell me your e-mail address?” than “Peter, tell me your e-mail address.” Sometimes we even need to spend time leading in to a request. For example, with a stranger on the street, we might first say, “Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me” or “I’m sorry to trouble you, but ...” before asking for help.It might seem more difficult to speak politely than be direct. However, it is important to learn how to use proper language. This will also help you become better at English, or any other language you wish to speak.Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.P27 3aFrom Shy Girl to Pop Star1 For this month’s Young World magazine, I interviewed 19-year-old Asian pop star Candy Wang. Candy told me that she used to be really shy and took up singing to deal with her shyness. As she got better, she dared to sing in front of her class, and then for the whole school. Now she’s not shy anymo re and loves singing in front of crowds.2 I asked Candy how life was different after she became famous. She explainedthat there are many good things, like being able to travel and meet new people all the time. “I didn’t use to be popular in school, but now I get tons of attention everywhere I go.” However, too much attention can also be a bad thing. “I always have to worry about how I appear to others and I have to be very careful about what I say or do. And I don’t have much private time anymore. Hanging out with friends is almost impossible for me now because there are always guards around me.”3 What does Candy have to say to all those young people who want to become famous? “Well,” she begins slowly,“you have to be prepared to give up your normal life. You can never imagine how difficult the road to success is. Many times I thought about giving up, but I fought on. You really require a lot of talent and hard work to succeed. Only a very small number of people make it to the top.”P30 2bHe Used to Cause a Lot of TroubleLi Wen is a normal 15-year-old boy who works hard in school and gets good grades. It is hard to believe that he used to be a “problem child” until a conversation with his parents influenced his way of thinking. Li Wen lives in the Sichuan countryside. As a small child, he seldom gave his parents any problems, and they were proud of him. However, _________, the boy’s life became more difficult. He had to move in with his grandmother.Li Wen began to cause problems for himself and his family. He was no longer interested in studying. He was oft en absent from classes, and he failed his examinations. Finally, his parents made a decision to send him to a boarding school. Li Wen no longer lived with his grandmother. He studied, ate and slept at the school,and he hated it. There were so many rules, and he used to keep breaking them. One day, he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school. __________The head teacher advised his parents to talk with their son in person. His parents took a 40-hour train ride and a five-hour bus ride to go back to their hometown. To Li Wen’s surprise, their conversation changed his life. “It was exactly what I needed,” he said. “My parents helped me to understand how much they had given me. They also told me that even though they couldn’t be there to take care of me, they were always thinking of me and would take pride in everything good that Idid.___________. I realized that since my parents moved away, I’ve been afraid of being alone, and have tried to make my parents pay more attention to me.”____________. He has been working hard and is now one of the best students in his class. His parents’ love has made him feel good about himself. “It’s very important for parents to be there for their children,” Li Wen says.P31 2etrouble for his parents. When his parents moved to work in anothercity, they could not be at home to____________ him. So he was___________ interested in studying and missed classes. Then his parents________to send him to a boarding school and he________it. In the end, his teacher advised his parents to talk with their son and this conversation____________ his life. He realized that his parents would__________everything good that he did. Now he is one of the best students in his class.Unit5 What are the shirts made of?P35 3aThe Difficult Search for American Goods in the USIf you go to another country, what kinds of things would you buy? Would you buy a camera in Japan, some beautiful clothes in France, or a watch in Switzerland? No matter what you may buy, you might probably think those products were made in those countries. However, you could be wrong. Kang Jian is a 17-year-old student from Shanghai. Last year he went to visit his aunt and uncle in San Francisco. He found it interesting that so many products in the local shops were made in China. “I wanted to buy a toy car for my cousin, but even though most of the toys had American brands, they were made in China.”Toys are not the only things made in China. “I wanted to buy a pair of basketball s hoes,” he explains. “But I had to visit five or six stores before finding a pair made in America!” He realized that Americans can hardly avoid buying products made in China. “In fact,” he continues, “there are so many things made in China —footballs, handbags, pet food, mobile phones. Even American flags are made in China!” Kang Jian thinks it’s great that China is so good at making these everyday things. However, he wishes that in the future China will also get better at making high-technology products that people can buy in all parts of the world.P38 2bBeauty in Common ThingsEach different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show the things that are important in life such as love, beauty andfamily. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty.According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered with paper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes.Paper cutting has been around for over 1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, fish, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. The pieces are usually cute children or lively characters froma Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry. After drying, they are fired at a very high heat. They are then polished and painted. Finally, materials such as wood or paper are added to make different things. It takes several weeks to complete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty.P39 2d1. People used to sky lanterns when they were in trouble. But today, people lightthe lanterns and watch them_______the sky with their wishes.2. The art of paper cutting_______ a simple thing like a piece of paper________a beautiful piece of art. People often_________these art pieces_____ the doors, windows and walls of their homes to celebrate the Spring Festival.3. To make Chinese clay art, the clay is shaped by hand intothings__________cute children or characters from Chinese fairy tales and stories. They are then______ paint.Unit 6 When was it invented?P43 3aAn Accidental InventionDid you know that tea, the most popular drink in the world (after water), was invented by accident? Many people believe that tea was first drunk nearly 5,000 years ago. It is said that a Chinese ruler called Shen Nong first discovered tea as a drink. One day Shen Nong was boiling drinking water over an open fire. Some leaves from a tea plant fell into the water and remained there for some time. It produced a nice smell so he tasted the brown water anyway. It was quite delicious. In this way, one of the world’s favorite drinks was invented.More than 4,000 years later, Lu Yu, “the saint of tea”, mentioned Shen Nong in his book Cha Jing. The book describes how tea plants were grown and used to make tea. It also discusses where the finest tea leaves were produced and what kinds of water were used.It is believed that tea was brought to Korea and Japan during the 6th and 7th centuries. In Engl and, tea didn’t appear until around 1660, but less than 100 yearslater, it had become the national drink. The tea trade from China to Western countries took place in the 19th century. This helped to spread the popularity of tea and the tea plant to more places around the world. Even though many people now know about tea culture, the Chinese are without doubt the ones who best understand the nature of tea.P44 4cThe telephone (invent) by Alexander Graham Bell. He_______(born) in 1847. Alexander_____ (work) on the invention of the telephone with Thomas Watson. In 1875, Alexander______ (learn) to send musical notes through an instrument similar to a telephone. Finally, the telephone________(invent) in 1876. The first sentence that_______ (say) on the telepho ne by Alexander was “Mr. Watson, come here; I want to see you.” Today the telephone____________ (use) around the world.P45 1dThe History of Potato ChipsDid you know that potato chips were invented by mistake? Potatochips____________by a cook called George Crum. They were invented in________. George Crum cut the potatoes really, really__________and then cooked them for a long time until they were__________ . Andhe put lots of salt on them so they were____________ .p46 2bDo You Know When BasketballWas Invented?Basketball is a much-loved and active sport more than 100 million people inover 200 countries. In China, you can sometimes see people playing basketball in parks, schools and even in factories.Basketball was invented by a Canadian doctor named James Naismith, who was born in 1861. When he was at college, his teacher asked the class to think of a game that can be played in the winter. Dr. Naismith created a game to be played inside on a hard floor. Dr. Naismith divided the men in his class into two teams and taught them to play his new game. The purpose of the game is for players to get a ball into the “basket”. Players on the same team must work together to help each other get the ball in the other team’s basket. At the same time, they need to stop the competing team from getting the ball into their own basket.It is believed that on December 21, 1891, the first basketball game in history was played. Then in 1936 in Berlin, it became an event at the Olympics. Today, the popularity of basketball has risen around the world, with many young people dreaming of becoming famous players. Basketball has not only become a popular sport to play, it has also become a more popular sport to watch.Although America’s NBA games are the most famous, the CBA games are becoming popular in China. The number of foreign players, including Chinese players, in the NBA has increased. And there are also more and more foreign players in the CBA. Many young people look up to these basketball heroes and want to become like them. These stars encourage young people to work hard to achieve their dreams.P48 Self Check 1It is often difficult to decide on the inventor of certain inventions. This is because sometimes a few people may_______things which are_______the same. Opinions are then_______ about who came up with the idea first. Some inventions can also all of a_______lead to other inventions. So some people_______whether the inventor came up with the idea himself or herself. They think that the inventor used someone else’s idea to create his or her invention. That is why books or websites usually ________more than one inventor when giving information about inventions.Unit7 Teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes.P51 3aMom Knows BestWhen I was a tiny baby crying all night, my mom sang to me and stayed by my sideWhen I was tired and hungry, she gave me food and warm arms to sleep inWhen I was two running through the field, she made sure I was safe and kept me from dangerWhen I fell and hurt myself, she gave me a hug and lifted me upWhen I was seven coughing badly, she said no ice-cream for meBut I talked back loudly, “I should be allowed to eat some! Give it to me now!”When I was nine watch ing scary movies, she said it’d give me awful dreamsBut I shouted back angrily, “I should be allowed to watch it! I’m not a baby!”When I was a teen going out with friends, she said, “Please be back by ten!”But I talked back again —“I should not be told what to do! I’m seventeennow!”Now I’m an adult, thinking back to those timesI coughed for days after eating that ice-creamAnd had scary dreams after watching that filmI was late for school from staying out past tenI regret talking back, not listening to MomMom knows best, and for me she wanted only the best!P52 4bShould teenagers _________(ask) to move out when they start working? In many Western countries, teenagers_______ (allow) to move out at sixteen or seventeen. Their parents believe that they should__________ (educate) to take care of themselves from a young age. This way, when they_______ (start) working they can manage their own lives. However, in most Asian societies, the family unit is especially strong. So it is not common for teenagers to_______ (move) out. Chinese parents believe that it is better for children to live with parents who can_______(take) care of them. But the young should then look after their parents as they get older. That is why many Chinese adults ______(continue) to live with their parents.P54 2bShould I Be Allowed to Make My Own Decisions?Many teenagers have hobbies. But sometimes these can get in the way of their schoolwork, and parents might worry about their success at school. Teenagers often think they should be allowed to practice their hobbies as much as they want. Do you agree?Liu Yu, a fifteen-year-old boy from Shandong, is a running star. He is on hisschool team and has always wanted to be a professional runner when he grows up. However, his parents wo n’t allow him to train so much. “Of course we want to see him achieve his dreams,” says Mr. Liu. “And we know how much he loves running. My wife and I have supported every one of his races. We have nothing against running! But we think our son needs to thi nk about other possible jobs. He’s getting older now, so he needs to think about what will happen if he doesn’t end up a professional runner.”Liu Yu doesn’t really agree. “Well, I think I should be allowed to decide for myself,”he says. “My parents have always taught me how important it is to work hard at school and enter university. I understand this, but I’m serious about running. It’s the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do.”His parents believe that Liu Yu should study hard in the evenings so they don’t allow him to practice running at night. “Maybe he thinks it’s too strict or unfair,” says Mrs. Liu. “But we think we’re doing the right thing. He needs to spend more time on his homework because becoming a professional sports star is a difficult dream.”But Liu Yu still disagrees. “I know my parents care about me. They always talk about what will happen if I don’t succeed. But I will! I’m a quick runner! I think I should be allowed to make this choice myself. Only then will I have a chance to achieve my d ream.”Unit8 It must belong to Carla.P59 3aWe live in a small town and almost everyone knows each other. It used to be very quiet and nothing much ever happened around here. However, these days,something unusual is happening in our town. Victor, a teacher at my school, is really nervous. When he was interviewed by the town newspaper, he said, “Every night we hear strange noises outside our window. My wife thinks that it could be an animal, but my friends and I think it must be teenagers having fun. My parents called the policemen, but they couldn’t find anything strange. They think it might be the wind. I don’t think so!”Victor’s next-door neighbor Helen is worried, too. “At first, I thought that it might be a dog, but I couldn’t see a dog, or anything else, either. So I guess it can’t be a dog. But then, what could it be?” One woman in the area saw something running away, but it was dark so she is not sure. “I think it was too big to be a dog,” she said. “Maybe it was a bear or a wolf.”Everyone in our town is feeling uneasy, and everyone has his or her own ideas. There must be something visiting the homes in our neighborhood, but what is it? We have no idea. Most people hope that this animal or person will simply go away, but I do not think that is going to happen. The noise-maker is having too much fun creating fear in the neighborhood.P62 2bStonehenge — Can Anyone Explain Why It Is There?Stonehenge, a rock circle, is not only one of Britain’s most famous historical places, but also one of its greatest mysteries. Every year it receives more than750,000 visitors. Especially in June, people go to this place as they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year.For many years, historians believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient。
人教版九年级英语课文原文版
Unit1 How can we become good learners?How I Learned to Learn EnglishLast year, I did not like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacher spoke too quickly. But I was afraid to ask questions because my pronunciation was very bad. So I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with this exciting and funny movie! So then I began to watch other English movies as well. Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body language and the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning. I also realized I could get the meaning by listening for just the key words. My pronunciation also improved by listening to the interesting conversations in English movies. I discovered that listening to something you are interested in is the secret to language learning. I also learned useful sentences like “It’s a piece of cake” or “It serves you right.” I did not understand these sentences at first. But because I wanted to understand the story, I looked up the words in a dictionary.Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new words and more grammar. Then I can have a better understanding of English movies.P6 2bHow Can You Become a Successful Learner?Everyone is born with the ability to learn. But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in common.Creating an interest in what they learnStudies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something they are interested in. For example, if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to English songs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored.Practicing and learning from mistakesGood learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practice more. Remember, “use it or lose it”! Even if you learn something well, you will forget it unless you use it. Practice makes perfect. Good learners are also not afraid of making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight. He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes.Developing their study skillsIt is not enough to just study hard. You have to know how to study. Good learners find out the best ways to learn well. Forexample, they may take notes by writing down key words or by drawing mind maps. Good learners also look for ways to review what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day or by explaining the information to another student.Asking questionsGood learners oft en ask questions during or after class. They even ask each other and try to find out the answers. Knowledge comes from questioning. Learning is a life-long journey because every day brings something new. Everything that you learn becomes a part of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learn well.P8 self check 1to be if you_______smart study skills. Remember to________ notes in class and review them on your own or with friends after class. Then what you learned by doing_____. Try to study and________ information bit by bit instead of waiting__________ the last minute to study_________ at once. If you________ well for a test, then there’s nothing to_________ about!Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!P13 3aFull Moon, Full FeelingsChinese people have been celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival andenjoying mooncakes for centuries. Mooncakes have the shape of a full moon onmid-autumn night. They carry people’s wishes to the families they love and miss.There are many traditional folk stories about this festival. However, most people think that the story of Chang’e is the most touching. Chang’e was Hou Yi’s beautiful wife. After Hou Yi shot down the nine suns, a goddess gave him a magic medicine to thank him. Whoever drank this could live forever, and Hou Yi planned to drink it with Chang’e. However, a bad man, Feng Meng, tried to steal the medicine when Hou Yi was not home. Chang’e refused to give it to him and drank it all. She became very light and flew up to the moon. Hou Yi was so sad that he called out her name to the moon every night. One night, he found that the moon was so bright and round that he could see his wife there. He quickly laid out her favorite fruits and desserts in the garden. How he wished that Chang’e could come back!After this, people started the tradition of admiring the moon and sharing mooncakes with their families.P12 4bDear Xia Yu,Do you know that there are two special days for parents in America? One is Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May andthe other is Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June. On these two days, American children oft en give gifts to their parents or take them out for lunch or dinner. Common gifts are flowers and cards for mothers and shirts or ties for fathers. I heard that it is becoming more and more popular to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in China. I wonder if children over there also give similar gift s to their parents. I believe that there are many ways to show our love. Actually, we don’t have to spend a lot of money. It is also a good idea to help parents to do something instead.JuneP14 2bThe Spirit of ChristmasMany would agree that when we think of Christmas, we probably think of gift s, Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But behind all these things lies the true meaning of Christmas: the importance of sharing and is perhaps the best example of this.A Christmas Carol is a famous novel written by Charles Dickens. It is about an old man named Scrooge who never laughs or smiles. He is mean and only thinks about himself, and doesn’t treat others nicely. He just cares about whether he can make more money. And he hates Christmas. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge sees the ghost of Jacob Marley, his dead business partner. Marley used to be just like Scrooge, so he was punished after he died. He warns Scrooge tochange his ways if he doesn’t want to end up like him. He also tells Scrooge to expect three spirits to visit him.That night, three ghosts visit Scrooge. First, the Ghost of Christmas Past takes him back to his childhood and reminds Scrooge of his happier days as a child. Then the second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, takes him to see how others are spending Christmas this year. Everyone is happy, even poor people. The last one, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, takes him to the future. He sees that he is dead but nobody cares. Scrooge is so scared that he wakes up in his bed and finds out it is already the next morning on Christmas Day!He decides to change his life and promises to be a better person. He happily celebrates Christmas with his relatives. He also gives gift s to people in need. He now treats everyone with kindness and warmth, spreading love and joy everywhere he goes. And that is the true spirit of Christmas!P16 self check 1Many Western countries celebrate Easter. This holiday is always on a Sunday__________March 22nd and April 25th. It celebrates the birth of new life. Hens________eggs, giving birth to life. So an egg is a symbol of new life. A popular activity during Easter is to hide eggs around your home or_________for friends or________ to find.These can be real eggs, but they are more often chocolate eggs. Not only do people________them around in different hiding places for an egg hunt, but they also give out these_________as gifts. So just like Christmas, Easter creates good________for supermarkets and chocolate stores.Unit3Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?UNIT 3P19 3aFun Times Park — Always a Fun Time![Alice and He Wei are in Space World]Alice: I wonder where we should go next.He Wei: How about that new ride over there?Alice: Oh ... it looks pretty scary.He Wei: Come on! I promise it’ll be fun! If you’re afraid, just shout or hold my hand.[After the ride]Alice: You were right, that was fun! I was scared at first, but shouting really did help.He Wei: See, that wasn’t so bad, right? You never know until you try something.Alice: Yes, I’m so glad I tried it. Now I know I can do it and it’s actually fun!He Wei: Do you want to go to Water World now?Alice: Sure, but I’m really hungry. Do you know where we can get some good food quickly?He Wei: Of course! I suggest Water City Restaurant in Water World. It’s a fast food place. It serves delicious hamburgers and hot dogs.Alice: That sounds perfect![On their way to Water City Restaurant, Alice and He Wei pass by Uncle Bob’s.]Alice: Oh, look! This restaurant looks interesting. It seems a rock band plays there every evening.He Wei: Maybe we can come here for dinner later. Let’s ask what time the band starts.[Alice and He Wei walk up to a staff person at the door.]He Wei: Excuse me, could you tell us when the band starts playing this evening?Staff: Eight o’clock. It’s always busy, so come a little earlier to get a table.He Wei: OK, thanks!P22 2bCould You Please ...?When you visit a foreign country, it is important to know how to ask for help politely. For example, “Where are the restrooms?” or “Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?” are similarrequests for directions to a place. Both are correct English, but the first one sounds less polite. That is because it is a very direct question. It is not enough to just ask a question correctly. We also need to learn how to be polite by being less direct — or more indirect — when we ask for help.In English, as in Chinese, we change the way we speak when we talk with different people. The expressions you use might depend on whom you are speaking to or how well you know them. If you say to your teacher, “When is the school trip.’’, this might sound impolite. But if you say, “Excuse me, Mr. West. Do you know when the school trip is?’’, this will sound much more polite. However, it is all right to ask direct questions in some situations, like with your classmates.Usually polite questions are longer and include more language such as “Could you please ...?” or “Can I ask ...?” It sounds more polite to say, “Peter, could you please tell me your e-mail address?” than “Peter, tell me your e-mail address.” Sometimes we even need to spend time leading in to a request. For example, with a stranger on the street, we might first say, “Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me” or “I’m sorry to trouble you, but ...” before asking for help.It might seem more difficult to speak politely than be direct. However, it is important to learn how to use proper language. This will also help you become better at English, or any other languageyou wish to speak.Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.P27 3aFrom Shy Girl to Pop Star1 For this month’s Young World magazine, I interviewed19-year-old Asian pop star Candy Wang. Candy told me that she used to be really shy and took up singing to deal with her shyness. As she got better, she dared to sing in front of her class, and then for the whole school. Now she’s n ot shy anymore and loves singing in front of crowds.2 I asked Candy how life was different after she became famous. She explained that there are many good things, like being able to travel and meet new people all the time. “I didn’t use to be popular in school, but now I get tons of attention everywhere I go.” However, too much attention can also be a bad thing. “I always have to worry about how I appear to others and I have to be very careful about what I say or do. And I don’t have much private time anymore. Hanging out with friends is almost impossible for me now because there are always guards around me.”3 What does Candy have to say to all those young people who want to become famous? “Well,” she begins slowly,“you have to be prepared to give up your normal life. You can never imagine how difficult the road to success is. Many times I thought about giving up,but I fought on. You really require a lot of talent and hard work to succeed. Only a very small number of people make it to the top.”P30 2bHe Used to Cause a Lot of TroubleLi Wen is a normal 15-year-old boy who works hard in school and gets good grades. It is hard to believe that he used to be a “problem child” until a conversation with his parents influenced his way of thinking. Li Wen lives in the Sichuan countryside. As a small child, he seldom gave his parents any problems, and they were proud of him. However, _________, the boy’s life became more difficult. He had to move in with his grandmother.Li Wen began to cause problems for himself and his family. He was no longer interested in studying. He was oft en absent from classes, and he failed his examinations. Finally, his parents made a decision to send him to a boarding school. Li Wen no longer lived with his grandmother. He studied, ate and slept at the school, and he hated it. There were so many rules, and he used to keep breaking them. One day, he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school.__________The head teacher advised his parents to talk with their son in person. His parents took a 40-hour train ride and a five-hour bus ride to go back to their hometown. To Li Wen’s surprise, their conversation changed his life. “It was exactly what I needed,” hesaid. “My parents helped me to understand how much they had given me. They also told me that even though they couldn’t be there to take care of me, they were always thinking of me and would take pride in everything good that I did.___________. I realized that since my parents moved away, I’ve been afraid of being alone, and have tried to make my parents pay more attention to me.”____________. He has been working hard and is now one of the best students in his class. His parents’ love has made him feel good about himself. “It’s very important for parents to be there for their children,” Li Wen says.P31 2ecause a lot of trouble for his parents. When his parents moved to work in anothercity, they could not be at home to____________ him. So hewas___________ interested in studying and missed classes. Then his parents________to send him to a boarding school and he________it. In the end, his teacher advised his parents to talk with their son and this conversation____________ his life. He realized that his parents would__________everything good that he did. Now he is one of the best students in his class.Unit5 What are the shirts made of?P35 3aThe Difficult Search for American Goods in the USIf you go to another country, what kinds of things would you buy? Would you buy a camera in Japan, some beautiful clothes in France, or a watch in Switzerland? No matter what you may buy, you might probably think those products were made in those countries. However, you could be wrong. Kang Jian is a 17-year-old student from Shanghai. Last year he went to visit his aunt and uncle in San Francisco. He found it interesting that so many products in the local shops were made in China. “I wanted to buy a toy car for my cousin, but even though most of the toys had American brands, they were made in China.”Toys are not the only things made in China. “I wanted to buy a pair of basketball shoes,” he explains. “But I had to visit five or six stores before finding a pair made in America!” He realized that Americans can hardly avoid buying products made in China. “In fact,” he continues, “there are so many things made in China —footballs, handbags, pet food, mobile phones. Even American flags are made in China!” Kang Jian thinks it’s great that China is so good at making these everyday things. However, he wishes that in the future China will also get better at making high-technology products that people can buy in all parts of the world.P38 2bBeauty in Common ThingsEach different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show the things that are important in life such as love, beauty and family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty.According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered with paper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes.Paper cutting has been around for over 1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, fish, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. The pieces are usually cute children or lively characters froma Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed toair-dry. After drying, they are fired at a very high heat. They are then polished and painted. Finally, materials such as wood or paper are added to make different things. It takes several weeks to complete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty.P39 2d1. People used to sky lanterns when they were in trouble. But today, people light the lanterns and watch them_______the sky with their wishes.2. The art of paper cutting_______ a simple thing like a piece of paper________ a beautiful piece of art. People often_________these art pieces_____ the doors, windows and walls of their homes to celebrate the Spring Festival.3. To make Chinese clay art, the clay is shaped by hand into things__________cute children or characters from Chinese fairy tales and stories. They are then______ paint.Unit 6 When was it invented?P43 3aAn Accidental InventionDid you know that tea, the most popular drink in the world (after water), was invented by accident? Many people believe that tea was first drunk nearly 5,000 years ago. It is said that a Chinese rulercalled Shen Nong first discovered tea as a drink. One day Shen Nong was boiling drinking water over an open fire. Some leaves from a tea plant fell into the water and remained there for some time. It produced a nice smell so he tasted the brown water anyway. It was quite delicious. In this way, one of the world’s favorite drinks was invented.More than 4,000 years later, Lu Yu, “the saint of tea”, mentioned Shen Nong in his book Cha Jing. The book describes how tea plants were grown and used to make tea. It also discusses where the finest tea leaves were produced and what kinds of water were used.It is believed that tea was brought to Korea and Japan during the 6th and 7th centuries. In England, tea didn’t appear until around 1660, but less than 100 years later, it had become the national drink. The tea trade from China to Western countries took place in the 19th century. This helped to spread the popularity of tea and the tea plant to more places around the world. Even though many people now know about tea culture, the Chinese are without doubt the ones who best understand the nature of tea.P44 4cThe telephone (invent) by Alexander Graham Bell.He_______(born) in 1847. Alexander_____ (work) on the invention of the telephone with Thomas Watson. In 1875, Alexander______ (learn)to send musical notes through an instrument similar to a telephone. Finally, the telephone________(invent) in 1876. The first sentence that_______ (say) on the tele phone by Alexander was “Mr. Watson, come here; I want to see you.” Today the telephone____________ (use) around the world.P45 1dThe History of Potato ChipsDid you know that potato chips were invented by mistake? Potato chips____________by a cook called George Crum. They were invented in________. George Crum cut the potatoes really, really__________and then cooked them for a long time until they were__________ . And he put lots of salt on them so they were____________ .p46 2bDo You Know When BasketballWas Invented?Basketball is a much-loved and active sport more than 100 million people in over 200 countries. In China, you can sometimes see people playing basketball in parks, schools and even in factories.Basketball was invented by a Canadian doctor named James Naismith, who was born in 1861. When he was at college, his teacher asked the class to think of a game that can be played in the winter. Dr. Naismith created a game to be played inside on a hard floor. Dr. Naismith divided the men in his class into two teams and taughtthem to play his new game. The purpose of the game is for players to get a ball into the “basket”. Players on the same team must work together to help each other get the ball in the other team’s basket. At the same time, they need to stop the competing team from getting the ball into their own basket.It is believed that on December 21, 1891, the first basketball game in history was played. Then in 1936 in Berlin, it became an event at the Olympics. Today, the popularity of basketball has risen around the world, with many young people dreaming of becoming famous players. Basketball has not only become a popular sport to play, it has also become a more popular sport to watch.Although America’s NBA games are the most famous, the CBA games are becoming popular in China. The number of foreign players, including Chinese players, in the NBA has increased. And there are also more and more foreign players in the CBA. Many young people look up to these basketball heroes and want to become like them. These stars encourage young people to work hard to achieve their dreams.P48 Self Check 1This is because sometimes a few people may_______things whichare_______the same. Opinions are then_______ about who came upwith the idea first. Some inventions can also all of a_______lead to other inventions. So some people_______whether the inventor came up with the idea himself or herself. They think that the inventor used someone else’s idea to create his or her invention. That is why books or websites usually ________more than one inventor when giving information about inventions.Unit7 Teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes.P51 3aMom Knows BestWhen I was a tiny baby crying all night, my mom sang to me and stayed by my sideWhen I was tired and hungry, she gave me food and warm arms to sleep inWhen I was two running through the field, she made sure I was safe and kept me from dangerWhen I fell and hurt myself, she gave me a hug and lifted me up When I was seven coughing badly, she said no ice-cream for me But I talked back loudly, “I should be allowed to eat some! Give it to me now!”When I was nine watching scary movies, she said it’d give me awful dreamsBut I shouted back angrily, “I should be allowed to watch it! I’m not a baby!”When I was a teen going out with friends, she said, “Please be back by ten!”But I talked back again —“I should not be told what to do! I’m seventeen now!”Now I’m an adult, thinking back to those timesI coughed for days after eating that ice-creamAnd had scary dreams after watching that filmI was late for school from staying out past tenI regret talking back, not listening to MomMom knows best, and for me she wanted only the best!P52 4bShould teenagers _________(ask) to move out when they start working? In many Western countries, teenagers_______ (allow) to move out at sixteen or seventeen. Their parents believe that they should__________ (educate) to take care of themselves from a young age. This way, when they_______ (start) working they can manage their own lives. However, in most Asian societies, the family unit is especially strong. So it is not common for teenagers to_______ (move) out. Chinese parents believe that it is better for children to live with parents who can_______(take) care of them. But the young should then look after their parents as they get older. That is why many Chinese adults ______(continue) to live with their parents.P54 2bShould I Be Allowed to Make My Own Decisions?Many teenagers have hobbies. But sometimes these can get in the way of their schoolwork, and parents might worry about their success at school. Teenagers often think they should be allowed to practice their hobbies as much as they want. Do you agree?Liu Yu, a fifteen-year-old boy from Shandong, is a running star. He is on his school team and has always wanted to be a professional runner when he grows up. However, his parents won’t allow him to train so much. “Of course we want to see him achieve his dreams,” says Mr. Liu. “And we know how much he loves running. My wife and I have supported every one of his races. We have nothing against running! But we think our son needs to think about other possible jobs. He’s getting older now, so he needs to think about what will happen if he doesn’t end up a professional runner.”Liu Yu doesn’t really agree. “Well, I think I should be allowed to decide for myself,”he says. “My parents have al ways taught me how important it is to work hard at school and enter university. I understand this, but I’m serious about running. It’s the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do.”His parents believe that Liu Yu should study hard in the evenings so they don’t allow him to practice running at night. “Maybe he thinks it’s too strict or unfair,”says Mrs. Liu. “But we think we’re doing the right thing. He needs to spend more time onhis homework because becoming a professional sports star is a difficult dream.”But Liu Yu still disagrees. “I know my parents care about me. They always talk about what will happen if I don’t succeed. But I will! I’m a quick runner! I think I should be allowed to make this choice myself. Only then will I have a chance to achieve my drea m.”Unit8 It must belong to Carla.P59 3aWe live in a small town and almost everyone knows each other. It used to be very quiet and nothing much ever happened around here. However, these days, something unusual is happening in our town. Victor, a teacher at my school, is really nervous. When he was interviewed by the town newspaper, he said, “Every night we hear strange noises outside our window. My wife thinks that it could be an animal, but my friends and I think it must be teenagers having fun. My parents called the policemen, but they couldn’t find anything strange. They think it might be the wind. I don’t think so!”Victor’s next-door neighbor Helen is worried, too. “At first, I thought that it might be a dog, but I couldn’t see a dog, or anything else, either. So I guess it can’t be a dog. But then, what could it be?” One woman in the area saw something running away, but it was dark so she is not sure. “I think it was too big to be a dog,” she said. “Maybe it was a bear or a wolf.”Everyone in our town is feeling uneasy, and everyone has his or her own ideas. There must be something visiting the homes in our neighborhood, but what is it? We have no idea. Most people hope that this animal or person will simply go away, but I do not think that is going to happen. The noise-maker is having too much fun creating fear in the neighborhood.P62 2bStonehenge — Can Anyone Explain Why It Is There?Stonehenge, a rock circle, is not only one of Britain’s most famous historical places, but also one of its greatest mysteries. Every year it receives more than 750,000 visitors. Especially in June, people go to this place as they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year.For many years, historians believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods. However, historian Paul Stoker thinks this can’t be true because Stonehenge was built so many centuries ago. “The leaders arrived in England much later,” he points out.Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar. The large stones were put together in a certain way. On midsummer’s morning, the sun shines directly into the center of the stones. Other people believe the stones have a medical purpose. They think the stones can prevent illness while keeping people。
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Unit1 How can we become good learners？How I Learned to Learn EnglishLast year， I did not like my English class。
Every class was like a bad dream. The teacher spoke too quickly。
But I was afraid to ask questions because my pronunciation was very bad。
So I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with this exciting and funny movie! So then I began to watch other English movies as well。
Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body language and the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning. I also realized I could get the meaning by listening for just the key words. My pronunciation also improved by listening to the interesting conversations in English movies。
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Unit1 How can we become good learners?欧阳光明（2021.03.07）How I Learned to Learn EnglishLast year, I did not like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacherspoke too quickly. But I was afraid to ask questions because my pronunciation wasvery bad. So I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with thisexciting and funny movie! So then I began to watch other English movies as well.Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body languageand the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning. I also realized I couldget the meaning bylistening for just the key words. My pronunciation also improvedby listening to the interesting conversations in English*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07movies. I discovered that listeningto something you are interested in is the secret to language learning. I also learned usefulsentences like “It’s a piece of cake” or “It serves you right.” I didnot understand these sentences at first. But because I wanted tounderstand the story, I looked up the words in a dictionary.Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new wordsand more grammar. Then I can have a better understanding of English movies.P6 2bHow Can You Become a Successful Learner?Everyone is born with the ability to learn.But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Researchshows that successful learners have some good habits in common.Creating an interest in what they learn*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07Studies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active andit is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners oftenconnect what they need to learn with something they are interested in. For example,if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to Englishsongs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored.Practicing and learning from mistakesGood learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practicemore. Remember, “use it or lose it”! Even if you learn something well, you willforget it unless you use it. Practice makes perfect. Good learners are also not afraidof making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight.He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes.Developing their study skills*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07It is not enough to just study hard. You have to know how to study. Good learnersfind out the best ways to learn well. For example, they may take notes by writingdown key words or by drawing mind maps. Good learners also look for ways toreview what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day orby explaining the information to another student.Asking questionsGood learners oft en ask questions during or after class.They even ask each other and try to find out the answers.Knowledge comes from questioning.Learning is a life-long journey because every day bringssomething new. Everything that you learn becomes apart of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learnwell.P8 self check 1_______smart*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07study skills. Remember to________ notesin class and review them on your own or with friends after class. Thenwhat you learned by doing_____. Try to study and________information bit by bit instead of waiting__________ the lastminute to study_________ at once. If you________ well for a test,then there’s nothing to_________ about!Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!P133aFull Moon, Full FeelingsChinese people have been celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival and enjoyingmooncakes for centuries. Mooncakes have the shape of a full moon onmid-autumn night. They carry people’s wishes to the families they love and miss.*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07There are many traditional folk stories about this festival. However, most peoplethink that the story of Chang’e is the most touching. Chang’e was Hou Yi’s beautifulwife. After Hou Yi shot down the nine suns, a goddess gave him a magic medicineto thank him. Whoever drank this could live forever, and Hou Yi planned to drinkit with Chang’e. However, abad man, Feng Meng, tried to steal the medicine whenHou Yi was not home. Chang’e refused to give it to him and drank it all. She becamevery light and flew up to the moon. Hou Yi was so sad that he called out her nameto the moon every night. One night, he found that themoon was so bright and round that he could see his wifethere. He quickly laid out her favorite fruits and dessertsin the garden. How he wished that Chan g’e could comeback!After this, people started the tradition of admiring themoon and sharing mooncakes with their families.P12 4b*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07Dear Xia Yu,Do you know that there are two special days for parents in America? One isMother’s Day on the second Sunday of M ay and the other is Father’s Day onthe third Sunday of June. On these two days, American children oft en give giftsto their parents or take them out for lunch or dinner. Common gifts are flowersand cards for mothers and shirts or ties for fathers. I heard that it is becomingmore and more popular to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in China. Iwonder if children over there also give similar gift s to their parents. I believe thatthere are many ways to show our love. Actually, we don’t have to spend a l ot ofmoney. It is also a good idea to help parents to do something instead.JuneP14 2bThe Spirit of Christmas*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07Many would agreethat when we think ofChristmas, we probably think of gift s,Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But behindall these things lies the true meaning ofChristmas: the importance of sharing andis perhapsthe best example of this.A Christmas Carol is a famous novel written by Charles Dickens. It is about an oldman named Scrooge who never laughs or smiles. He is mean and only thinks abouthimself, and doesn’t treat others nicely. He just cares about whether he can makemore money. And he hates Christmas. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge sees the ghostof Jacob Marley, his dead business partner. Marley used to be just like Scrooge, sohe was punished after he died. He warns Scrooge to change his ways if he doesn’twant to end up like him. He also tells Scrooge to expect three spirits to visit him.That night, three ghosts visit Scrooge. First, the Ghost of Christmas Past takeshim back to his childhood and reminds Scrooge of his happier days as a child.Then the second spirit, the*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07Ghost of Christmas Present, takes him to see howothers are spending Christmas this year. Everyone ishappy, even poor people. The last one, the Ghost ofChristmas Yet to Come, takes him to the future. Hesees that he is dead but nobody cares. Scrooge is soscared that he wakes up in his bed and finds out it isalready the nextmorning on Christmas Day!He decides to change his life and promises to be abetter person. He happily celebrates Christmas withhis relatives. He also gives gift s to people in need.He now treats everyone with kindness and warmth,spreading love and joy everywhere he goes. And thatis the true spirit of Christmas!P16 self check 1Many Western countries celebrate Easter. This holiday is always onaSunday__________March 22nd and April 25th. It celebrates the*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07birth of new life. Hens________eggs, giving birth to life. So an eggis a symbol of new life.A popular activity during Easter is to hide eggsaround your home or_________for friends or________ to find.These can be real eggs, but they are more often chocolate eggs. Notonly do people________them around in different hiding places foran egg hunt, but they also give out these_________as gifts. So justlike Christmas, Easter creates good________for supermarkets andchocolate stores.Unit3Could you please tell mewhere the restrooms are?UNIT 3P193aFunTimesPark — Always a Fun Time![Alice and He Wei are in Space World]*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07Alice: I wonder where we should go next.He Wei: How about that new ride over there?Alice: Oh ... it looks pretty scary.He Wei: Come on! I promise it’ll be fun! If you’re afraid, just shout or hold my hand.[After the ride]Alice: You were right, that was fun! I was scared at first, but shouting really didhelp.He Wei: See, that wasn’t so bad, right? You never know until you try something.Alice: Yes, I’m so glad I tried it. Now I know I can do it and it’s actually fun!He Wei: Do you want to go to Water World now?Alice: Sure, but I’m really hungry. Do you kno w where we can get some goodfood quickly?He Wei: Of course! I suggest Water City Restaurant in Water World. It’s a fastfood place. It serves delicious hamburgers and hot dogs.*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07Alice: That sounds perfect![On their way to Water City Restaurant, Alice and H e Wei pass by Uncle Bob’s.]Alice: Oh, look! This restaurant looks interesting. It seems a rock band playsthere every evening.He Wei: Maybe we can come here for dinner later. Let’s ask what time the bandstarts.[Alice and He Wei walk up to a staff person at the door.]He Wei: Excuse me, could you tell us when the band starts playing this evening?Staff: Eight o’clock. It’salways busy, so come a little earlierto get a table.He Wei: OK, thanks!P22 2bCould You Please ...?When you visit a foreign country, it isimportant to know how to ask for helppolitely. For*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07example, “Where are therestrooms?” or “Could you please tell mewhere the restrooms are?” are similar requests for directions to a place. Both arecorrect English, but the first one sounds less polite. That isbecause it is a verydirect question. It is not enough to just ask a question correctly. We also needto learn how to be polite by being less direct — or more indirect — when weask for help.In English, as in Chinese, we change the way we speak when we talk with differentpeople. The expressions you use might depend on whom you are speaking to orhow well you know them. If you say to your teacher, “When is the school trip.’’, this might sound impolite. But if you say, “Excuse me, Mr. West. Do you knowwhe n the school trip is?’’, this will sound much more polite. However, it is all rightto ask direct questions in some situations, like with your classmates.Usually polite questions are longer and include more language such as “Could*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07youplease ...?” or “Can I ask ...?” It sounds more polite to say, “Peter, could you pleasetell me your e-mail address?” than “Peter, tell me your e-mail address.” Sometimeswe even need to spend time leading in to a request. For example, with a strangeron the street, we might first say, “Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me” or “I’msorry to trouble you, but ...” before asking for help.It might seem more difficult to speak politely than be direct. However, it is importantto learn how to use proper language. This will also help you become better at English,or any other language you wish to speak.Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.P273aFrom Shy Girl to Pop Star1 For this month’s Young World magazine, I interviewed 19-year-old Asian popstar Candy*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07Wang. Candy told me that she used to be really shy and took up singingto deal with her shyness. As she got better, she dared to sing in front of her class,and then for the whole school. Now she’s not shy anymore and loves singing infront of crowds.2 I asked Candy how life was different after she became famous. She explainedthat there are many good things, like being able to travel and meet new peopleall the time. “I didn’t use to be popular in school, but now I get tons of att entioneverywhere I go.” However, too much attention can also be a bad thing. “Ialways have to worry about how I appear to others and I have to be very carefulabout what I say or do. And I don’t have muchprivate time anymore. Hangingout with friends is almost impossible for me now becausethere are always guardsarou nd me.”3 What does Candy have to say to all those young peoplewho want to become famous? “Well,” she begins slowly,“you have to be prepared to give up your normal life. You can never*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07imagine how difficult the road to success is.Many times I thought about giving up, but I fought on.You really require a lot of talent and hard work to succeed.Only a very small number of people make it to the top.”P30 2bHe Used to Cause a Lot of TroubleLi Wen is a normal 15-year-old boy whoworks hard in school and gets good grades.It is hard to believe that he used to be a “problem child” until a conversation with his parents influenced his way of thinking. Li Wen lives in the Sichuan countryside.As a small child, he seldom gave his parents any problems, and they were proud ofhim. However, _________, the boy’s life became more difficult. He had to movein with his grandmother.Li Wen began to cause problems for himself and his family. He was no longer interestedin studying. He was oft en absent from classes, and he failed his examinations.Finally, his parents*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07made a decision to send him to a boarding school. Li Wen nolonger lived with his grandmother. He studied, ate and slept at the school, and hehated it. There were so many rules, and he used to keep breaking them. One day,he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school. __________ The head teacher advised his parents to talk with their son in person. His parentstook a 40-hour train ride and a five-hour bus ride to go back to their hometown.To Li Wen’s surprise, their conversa tion changed his life. “It was exactly what Ineeded,” he said. “My parents helped me to understand how much they had givenme. They also told me that even though they couldn’t be there to take care of me,they were always thinking of me and would take pride in everything good that Idid.___________. I realized that since my parents moved away, I’ve been afraid ofbeing alone, and have tried to make myparents pay more att ention to me.”____________. He has been working hard and isnow one of the best students in his class. Hisparents’ love has made him feel good abouthimself. “It’s very important for parents to*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07bethere for their children,” Li Wen says.P31 2ehis parents. When his parents moved to work in anothercity, they could not be at home to____________ him. So he was___________ interested in studying and missed classes. Then his parents________to send him to a boarding school and he________it. In the end, his teacher advised his parents to talk with their son and thisconversation____________ his life. He realized that his parentswould__________everything good that he did. Now he is one of the beststudents in his class.Unit5What are the shirts made of?P353a*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07The Difficult Search forAmerican Goods in the USIf you go to another country, what kinds of thingswould you buy? Would you buy a camera in Japan, some beautiful clothes in France,or a watch in Switzerland? No matter what you may buy, you might probably thinkthose products were made in those countries. However, you could be wrong. KangJian is a 17-year-old student from Shanghai. Last year he went to visit his aunt anduncle in San Francisco. He found it interesting that so many products in the local shopswere made in China. “I wanted to buy a toy car for my cousin, but even though mostof the toys had American brands,they were made in China.”Toys are not the only things made in China. “I wanted to buy a pair of basketballshoes,” he explains. “But I had to visit five or six stores before finding a pair madein America!” He realized that Americans can hardly avoid buying products madein China. “In fact,” he continues, “there are so many things made in China —footballs, handbags, pet food, mobile phones. Even*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07American flag s are made inChina!” Kang Jian thinks it’s great that China is so good at making these everydaythings. However, he wishes that in the future China will also get better at makinghigh-technologyproducts that people can buy in all parts of the world.P38 2bBeauty in Common ThingsEach different part of China has itsown special forms of traditional art.These usually try to show the things that are important in life such as love, beautyand family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turnedinto objects of beauty.According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used byZhuge Kongming. He sent them out to ask for help when introuble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and othercelebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered withpaper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the airlike small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07brightsymbols of happiness and good wishes.Paper cutting has been around for over1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficultto do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors.The most common pictures are flowers, fish, animals, andthings about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, theyare put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes forgood luck and a happy new year.Chinese clay art is famous becausethe clay pieces are so small but they look very real. Thepieces are usually cute children or lively characters froma Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces arecarefully shaped by hand from a very special kind ofclay and then allowed to air-dry. Afterdrying, they arefired at a very high heat. They are then polished and painted. Finally, materialssuch as wood or paper are added to make different things. It takes several weeks tocomplete everything. These small pieces of clay art*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07show the love that all Chinesepeople have for life and beauty.P39 2d1. People used to sky lanterns when they were introuble. But today, people light the lanterns and watch them_______the sky with their wishes.2. The art of paper cutting_______ a simple thing like a pieceof paper________ a beautiful piece of art. People often_________these art pieces_____ the doors, windowsand walls of their homes to celebrate the Spring Festival.3. To make Chinese clay art, the clay is shaped by hand into things__________cute children or characters from Chinese fairy talesand stories. They are then______ paint.Unit 6 When was it invented?P433a*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07An Accidental InventionDid you know that tea, the most popular drink in the world (after water), wasinvented by accident? Many people believe that tea was first drunk nearly 5,000years ago. It is said that a Chinese ruler called Shen Nong first discovered tea asa drink. One day Shen Nong was boiling drinking water over an open fire. Someleaves from a tea plant fell into the water and remained there for some time. Itproduced a nice smell so he tasted the brownwater anyway. It was quite delicious.In this way, one of the world’s favorite drinks was invented.More than 4,000 years later, Lu Yu, “the saint of tea”,mentioned Shen Nong in his book Cha Jing. The bookdescribes how tea plants were grown and used to maketea. It also discusses where the finest tea leaves wereproduced and what kinds of water were used.It is believed that tea was brought to Korea and Japanduring the 6th and 7th centuries. In England, tea didn’tappear until around 1660, but less than 100 years later,it had become the*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07national drink. The tea trade fromChina to Western countries took place in the 19th century. This helped to spreadthe popularity of tea and the tea plant to more places around the world. Eventhough many people now know about tea culture, the Chinese are without doubtthe ones who best understand the nature of tea.P444cThe telephone (invent) by Alexander Graham Bell. He_______(born) in 1847. Alexander_____ (work) on the invention of thetelephone with Thomas Watson. In 1875, Alexander______ (learn) tosend musical notes through an instrument similar to a telephone. Finally, thetelephone________(invent) in 1876. The first sentence that_______ (say)on the telephone by Alexander was “Mr. Watson, come here; I want to see you.”Today thetelephone____________ (use) around the world.P451d*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07The History of Potato ChipsDid you know that potato chips were invented by mistake? Potato chips____________by a cook called George Crum. They were invented in________. George Crum cut the potatoes really, really__________and then cooked them for a long time until they were__________ . Andhe put lots of salt on them so they were____________ .p46 2bDo You Know When BasketballWas Invented?Basketball is a much-loved and active sportmore than 100 million people in over 200 countries. In China, you can sometimessee people playing basketball in parks, schools and even in factories.*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07Basketball was invented by a Canadian doctor named James Naismith, who wasborn in 1861. When he was at college, his teacher asked the class to think of a gamethat can be played in the winter. Dr. Naismith created a game to be played inside ona hard floor. Dr. Naismith divided the men in his class into two teams and taughtthem to play his new game. The purpose of the game is for players to get a ball intothe “basket”. Players on the same team must work together to help each other getthe ball in the other team’s basket. At the same time, they need to stop the competingteam from getting the ball into their own basket.It is believed that on December 21, 1891, the first basketball game in history was played.Then in 1936 inBerlin, it became an event at the Olympics. Today, the popularity ofbasketball has risen around the world, with many young people dreaming ofbecoming famous players. Basketball has not only become a popular sport to play,it has also become a more popular sport to watch.*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07Although Ame rica’s NBA games are the most famous,the CBA games are becoming popular in China. The number of foreign players, including Chinese players,in the NBA has increased. And there are also more andmore foreign players in the CBA. Many young peoplelook up to these basketball heroes and want to becomelike them. These stars encourage young people to workhard to achieve their dreams.P48 Self Check 1It is often difficult to decide on the inventor of certain inventions. This is because sometimes a few people may_______things which are_______the same. Opinions arethen_______ about who came up with the idea first. Some inventions can also all ofa_______lead to other inventions. So some people_______whether the inventor came up with the idea himself or herself. They think that the inventor used someone else’s idea to create his*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07or her invention. That is why books or websites usually ________more than one inventor when givinginformation about inventions.Unit7 Teenagers should be allowedto choose their own clothes.P51 3aMom Knows BestWhen I was a tiny baby crying all night, my mom sang to me and stayed by my sideWhen I was tired and hungry, she gave me food and warm arms to sleep inWhen I was two running through the field, she made sure I was safe and kept me fromdangerWhen I fell and hurt myself, she gave me a hug and lifted me upWhen I was seven coughing badly, she said no ice-cream for meBut I talked back loudly, “I should be allowed to eat some! Give it to me now!”*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07When I was nine watching scary movies, she said it’d give me awful dreamsBut I shouted back angrily, “I should be allowed to watch it! I’m not a baby!”When I was a teen going out with friends, she said, “Please beback by ten!”But I talked back again —“I should not be told what to do!I’m seventeen now!”Now I’m an adult, thinking back to those timesI coughed for days after eating that ice-creamAnd had scary dreams after watching that filmI was late for school from staying out past tenI regret talking back, not listening to MomMom knows best, and for me she wanted only the best!P52 4bShould teenagers _________(ask) to move out when they start working? In manyWestern *欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07countries, teenagers_______ (allow) to move out at sixteen orseventeen. Their parents believe that they should__________ (educate) to takecare of themselves from a young age. This way, when they_______ (start) workingthey can manage their own lives. However, in most Asian societies, the family unitis especially strong. So it is not common forteenagers to_______ (move) out.Chinese parents believe that it is better for children to live with parents whocan_______(take) care of them. But the young should then look after their parentsas they get older. That is why many Chinese adults ______(continue) to livewith their parents.P54 2bShould I Be Allowed to MakeMy Own Decisions?Many teenagers have hobbies. But sometimes these can get in the way of theirschoolwork, and parents might worry about their success at school. Teenagersoften think they should be allowed to practice their hobbies as much as they want.Do you agree?*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07Liu Yu, a fifteen-year-old boy from Shandong, isa running star. He is on his school team and hasalways wanted to be a professional runner whenhe grows up. However, his parents won’t allowhim to train so much. “Of course we want tosee him achieve his dreams,” says Mr. Liu. “Andwe know how much he loves running. My wifeand I have supported every one of his races. Wehave nothing against running! But we think ourson needs tothink about other possible jobs. He’s getting older now, so he needsto think about what will happen if he doesn’t end up a professional runner.”Liu Yu doesn’t really agree. “Well, I think I should be allowed to decide for myself,”he says. “My parents have always taught me how important it is to work hard a tschool and enter university. I understand this, but I’m serious about running. It’sthe only thing I’ve ever wanted to do.”His parents believe that Liu Yu should study hard in the evenings so they don’tallow him*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07to practice running at night. “Maybe he thinks it’s too strict or unfair,”says Mrs. Liu. “But we think we’re doing the right thing. He needs to spend moretime on his homework because becoming a professional sports star is a difficultdream.”But Liu Yu still disagrees. “I know my parents care about me. They always talkabout what will happen if I don’t succeed. But I will! I’m a quick runner! I thinkI should be allowed to make this choice myself. Only then will I have a chance toachieve my dream.”Unit8 It must belong to Carla.P593aWe live in a small town and almost everyone knows each other. It used to be veryquiet and nothing much ever happened around here. However, these days, somethingunusual is happening in our town. Victor, a teacher at my school, is reallynervous. When he was interviewed by the town newspaper, he said, “Every nightwe hear strange noises outside our window. My wife*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07thinks that it could be ananimal, but my friends and I think it must be teenagers having fun. My parentscalled the policemen, but they couldn’t find anything strange. They think it mightbe the wind. I don’t think so!”Victor’s next-door neighbor Helen is worried, too. “At first, I thought that it mightbe a dog, but I couldn’t see a dog, or anything else, either. So I guess it can’t be adog. But then, what could it be?” One woman in the area saw something runningaway, but it was dark so she is not sure. “I think it was toobig to be a dog,” she said. “Maybe it was a bear or a wolf.”Everyone in our town is feeling uneasy, and everyone hashis or her own ideas. There must be something visitingthe homes in our neighborhood, but what is it? We haveno idea. Most people hope that this animal or person willsimply go away, but I do not think that is going to happen.Thenoise-maker is having too much fun creating fear in theneighborhood.P62 2b*欧阳光明*创编 2021.03.07。
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Unit1 How can we become good learners?How I Learned to Learn EnglishLast year, I did not like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacher spoke too quickly. But I was afraid to ask questions because my pronunciation was very bad. So I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with this exciting and funny movie! So then I began to watch other English movies as well. Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body language and the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning. I also realized I could get the meaning by listening for just the key words. My pronunciation also improved by listening to the interesting conversations in English movies. I discovered that listening to something you are interested in is the secret to language learning. I also learned useful sentences like “It’s a piece of cake” or “It serves you right.” I did not understand these sentences at first. But because I wanted to understand the story, I 文案大全looked up the words in a dictionary.Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new words and more grammar. Then I can have a better understanding of English movies.P6 2bHow Can You Become a Successful Learner?Everyone is born with the ability to learn. But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in common.Creating an interest in what they learnStudies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something they are interested in. For example, if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to English songs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored.文案大全Practicing and learning from mistakesGood learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practice more. Remember, “use it or lose it”! Even if you learn something well, you will forget it unless you use it. Practice makes perfect. Good learners are also not afraid of making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight. He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes.Developing their study skillsIt is not enough to just study hard. You have to know how to study. Good learners find out the best ways to learn well. For example, they may take notes by writing down key words or by drawing mind maps. Good learners also look for ways to review what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day or by explaining the information to another student.Asking questionsGood learners oft en ask questions during or after class. They even ask each other and try to find out the answers. Knowledge comes from questioning. Learning is a life-long journey because every day brings文案大全文案大全 something new. Everything that you learn becomes a part of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learn well.P8 self check 1Are you________ out each time you have a test? You don’t have to be if you_______smart study skills.Remember to________ notesin class and review them on your own or with friends after class. Then what you learned by doing_____.Try to study and________information bit by bit instead of waiting__________ the last minute to study_________ at once. Ifyou________ well for a test,then there’s nothing to_________ about!Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!P13 3aFull Moon, Full FeelingsChinese people have been celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival and enjoying mooncakes for centuries. Mooncakes have the shape of a full moon onmid-autumn night. They carry people’s wishes to the famili es they love and miss.There are many traditional folk stories about this festival. However, most people think that the story of Chang’e is the most touching. Chang’e was Hou Yi’s beautiful wife. After Hou Yi shot down the nine suns, a goddess gave him a magic medicine to thank him. Whoever drank this could live forever, and Hou Yi planned to drink it with Chang’e. However, a bad man, Feng Meng, tried to steal the medicine when Hou Yi was not home. Chang’e refused to give it to him and drank it all. She be came very light and flew up to the moon. Hou Yi was 文案大全so sad that he called out her name to the moon every night. One night, he found that the moon was so bright and round that he could see his wife there. He quickly laid out her favorite fruits and desserts in the garden. How he wished that Chang’e could come back!After this, people started the tradition of admiring the moon and sharing mooncakes with their families.P12 4bDear Xia Yu,Do you know that there are two special days for parents in America? One is Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May and the other is Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June. On these two days, American children oft en give gifts to their parents or take them out for lunch or dinner. Common gifts are flowers and cards for mothers and shirts or ties for fathers. I heard that it is becoming more and more popular to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in China. I wonder if children over there also give similar gift s to their parents. I believe that there are many ways to s how our love. Actually, we don’t have to spend a lot of money. It is also a good idea to help parents to do something instead.文案大全JuneP14 2bThe Spirit of ChristmasMany would agree that when we think of Christmas, we probably think of gift s, Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But behind all these things lies the true meaning of Christmas: the importance of sharing and is perhaps the best example of this.A Christmas Carol is a famous novel written by Charles Dickens. It is about an old man named Scrooge who never laughs or smiles. He is mean and only thinks about himself, and doesn’t treat others nicely. He just cares about whether he can make more money. And he hates Christmas. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge sees the ghost of Jacob Marley, his dead business partner. Marley used to be just like Scrooge, so he was punished after he died. He warns Scrooge to change his ways if he doesn’t want to end up like him. He also tells Scrooge to expect three spirits to visit him.That night, three ghosts visit Scrooge. First, the Ghost of Christmas Past takes him back to his childhood 文案大全and reminds Scrooge of his happier days as a child. Then the second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, takes him to see how others are spending Christmas this year. Everyone is happy, even poor people. The last one, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, takes him to the future. He sees that he is dead but nobody cares. Scrooge is so scared that he wakes up in his bed and finds out it is already the next morning on Christmas Day!He decides to change his life and promises to be a better person. He happily celebrates Christmas with his relatives. He also gives gift s to people in need. He now treats everyone with kindness and warmth, spreading love and joy everywhere he goes. And that is the true spirit of Christmas!P16 self check 1Many Western countries celebrate Easter. This holiday is always on a Sunday__________March 22nd and April 25th. It celebrates thebirth of new life. Hens________eggs, giving birth to life. So an egg is a symbol of new life. A popular文案大全activity during Easter is to hide eggsaround your home or_________for friends or________ to find. These can be real eggs, but they are more often chocolate eggs. Not only do people________them around in different hiding places for an egg hunt, but they also give out these_________as gifts. So just like Christmas, Easter creates good________for supermarkets and chocolate stores.Unit3Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?UNIT 3P19 3aFun Times Park — Always a Fun Time![Alice and He Wei are in Space World]Alice: I wonder where we should go next.He Wei: How about that new ride over there?Alice: Oh ... it looks pretty scary.文案大全He Wei: Come on! I promise it’ll be fun! If you’re afraid, just shout or hold my hand.[After the ride]Alice: You were right, that was fun! I was scared at first, but shouting really did help.He Wei: See, that wasn’t so bad, right? You never know until you try something.Alice: Yes, I’m so glad I tried it. Now I know I can do it and it’s actually fun!He Wei: Do you want to go to Water World now?Alice: Sure, but I’m really hungry. Do you know where we can get some good food quickly?He Wei: Of course! I suggest Water City Restaurant in Water World. It’s a fast food place. It serves delicious hamburgers and hot dogs.Alice: That sounds perfect![On their way to Water City Restaurant, Alice and He Wei pass by Uncle Bob’s.]Alice: Oh, look! This restaurant looks interesting. It seems a rock band plays there every evening.He Wei: Maybe we can come here fo r dinner later. Let’s ask what time the band starts.文案大全[Alice and He Wei walk up to a staff person at the door.]He Wei: Excuse me, could you tell us when the band starts playing this evening?Staff: Eight o’clock. It’s always busy, so come a little earlier to get a table.He Wei: OK, thanks!P22 2bCould You Please ...?When you visit a foreign country, it is important to know how to ask for help politely. For example, “Where are the restrooms?” or “Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?” are simi lar requests for directions to a place. Both are correct English, but the first one sounds less polite. That is because it is a very direct question. It is not enough to just ask a question correctly. We also need to learn how to be polite by being less direct — or more indirect — when we ask for help.In English, as in Chinese, we change the way we speak when we talk with different people. The expressions you use might depend on whom you are speaking to or how well you know them. If you say to your 文案大全teacher, “When is the school trip.’’, this might sound impolite. But if you say, “Excuse me, Mr. West. Do you know when the school trip is?’’, this will sound much more polite. However, it is all right to ask direct questions in some situations, like with your classmates.Usually polite questions are longer and include more language such as “Could you please ...?” or “Can I ask ...?” It sounds more polite to say, “Peter, could you please tell me your e-mail address?” than “Peter, tell me your e-mail address.” Som etimes we even need to spend time leading in to a request. For example, with a stranger on the street, we might first say, “Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me” or “I’m sorry to trouble you, but ...” before asking for help.It might seem more difficult to speak politely than be direct. However, it is important to learn how to use proper language. This will also help you become better at English, or any other language you wish to speak.Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.P27 3aFrom Shy Girl to Pop Star文案大全1 For this month’s Young World magazine, I interviewed 19-year-old Asian pop star Candy Wang. Candy told me that she used to be really shy and took up singing to deal with her shyness. As she got better, she dared to sing in front of her class, and the n for the whole school. Now she’s not shy anymore and loves singing in front of crowds.2 I asked Candy how life was different after she became famous. She explained that there are many good things, like being able to travel and meet new people all the ti me. “I didn’t use to be popular in school, but now I get tons of attention everywhere I go.” However, too much attention can also be a bad thing. “I always have to worry about how I appear to others and I have to be very careful about what I say or do. And I don’t have much private time anymore. Hanging out with friends is almost impossible for me now because there are always guards around me.”3 What does Candy have to say to all those young people who want to become famous? “Well,” she begins slowly, “you have to be prepared to give up your normal life. You can never imagine how difficult the road to success is. Many times I thought about giving up, but I fought on. You really require a lot of talent and hard文案大全work to succeed. Only a very small number of pe ople make it to the top.”P30 2bHe Used to Cause a Lot of TroubleLi Wen is a normal 15-year-old boy who works hard in school and gets good grades. It is hard to believe that he used to be a “problem child” until a conversation with his parents influenced his way of thinking. Li Wen lives in the Sichuan countryside. As a small child, he seldom gave his parents any problems, and they were proud of him. However, _________, the boy’s life became more difficult. He had to move in with his grandmother.Li Wen began to cause problems for himself and his family. He was no longer interested in studying. He was oft en absent from classes, and he failed his examinations. Finally, his parents made a decision to send him to a boarding school. Li Wen no longer lived with his grandmother. He studied, ate and slept at the school, and he hated it. There were so many rules, and he used to keep breaking them. One day, he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school. __________文案大全The head teacher advised his parents to talk with their son in person. His parents took a 40-hour train ride and a five-hour bus ride to go back to their hometown. To Li Wen’s surprise, their conversation changed his life. “It was exactly what I needed,” he said. “My parents helped me to understand ho w much they had given me. They also told me that even though they couldn’t be there to take care of me, they were always thinking of me and would take pride in everything good that I did.___________. I realized that since my parents moved away, I’ve been a fraid of being alone, and have tried to make my parents pay more attention to me.”____________. He has been working hard and is now one of the best students in his class. His parents’ love has made him feel good about himself. “It’s very important for par ents to be there for their children,” Li Wen says.P31 2e文案大全Li Wen is a good student, son and grandson. However, he used to cause a lot of trouble for his parents. When his parents moved to work in anothercity, they could not be at home to____________ him. So he was___________ interested in studying and missed classes. Then his parents________to send him to a boarding school and he________it. In the end, his teacher advised his parents to talk with their son and this conversation____________ his life. He realized that his parents would__________everything good that he did. Now he is one of the best students in his class.Unit5 What are the shirts made of?P35 3aThe Difficult Search for American Goods in the USIf you go to another country, what kinds of things would you buy? Would you buy a camera in Japan, some beautiful clothes in France, or a watch in Switzerland? No matter what you may buy, you might probably think those products were made in those countries. However, you could be wrong. Kang Jian is a 17-year-old student 文案大全from Shanghai. Last year he went to visit his aunt and uncle in San Francisco. He found it interesting that so many products in the local shops were made in China. “I wanted to buy a toy car for my cousin, but even though most of the toys had American brands, they were made in China.”Toys are not the only things made in China. “I wanted to buy a pair of basketball shoes,” he explains. “But I had to visit five or six stores before finding a pair made in America!” He realized that Amer icans can hardly avoid buying products made in China. “In fact,” he continues, “there are so many things made in China —footballs, handbags, pet food, mobile phones. Even American flags are made in China!” Kang Jian thinks it’s great that China is so good at making these everyday things. However, he wishes that in the future China will also get better at making high-technology products that people can buy in all parts of the world.P38 2bBeauty in Common ThingsEach different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show the things that are important in life such as love, beauty and family. The most common things, from paper to clay to 文案大全bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty.According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered with paper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes.Paper cutting has been around for over 1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, fish, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. The pieces are usually cute children or lively characters froma Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry. After drying, they are fired at a very high heat. They are then polished and文案大全painted. Finally, materials such as wood or paper are added to make different things. It takes several weeks to complete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty.P39 2d1. People used to sky lanterns when they were in trouble. But today, people light the lanterns and watch them_______the sky with their wishes.2. The art of paper cutting_______ a simple thing like a piece of paper________ a beautiful piece of art. People often_________these art pieces_____ the doors, windows and walls of their homes to celebrate the Spring Festival.3. To make Chinese clay art, the clay is shaped by hand into things__________cute children or characters from Chinese fairy tales and stories. They are then______ paint.文案大全Unit 6 When was it invented?P43 3aAn Accidental InventionDid you know that tea, the most popular drink in the world (after water), was invented by accident? Many people believe that tea was first drunk nearly 5,000 years ago. It is said that a Chinese ruler called Shen Nong first discovered tea as a drink. One day Shen Nong was boiling drinking water over an open fire. Some leaves from a tea plant fell into the water and remained there for some time. It produced a nice smell so he tasted the brown water anyway. It was quite delicious. In this way, one of the world’s favorite drinks was invented.More than 4,000 years later, Lu Yu, “the saint of tea”, mentioned Shen Nong in his book Cha Jing. The book describes how tea plants were grown and used to make tea. It also discusses where the finest tea leaves were produced and what kinds of water were used.It is believed that tea was brought to Korea and Japan during the 6th and 7th centuries. In England, tea didn’t appear until around 1660, but less than 100 years later, it had become the national drink. The tea trade 文案大全from China to Western countries took place in the 19th century. This helped to spread the popularity of tea and the tea plant to more places around the world. Even though many people now know about tea culture, the Chinese are without doubt the ones who best understand the nature of tea.P44 4cThe telephone (invent) by Alexander Graham Bell. He_______(born) in 1847. Alexander_____ (work) on the invention of the telephone with Thomas Watson. In 1875, Alexander______ (learn) to send musical notes through an instrument similar to a telephone. Finally, the telephone________(invent) in 1876. The first sentence that_______ (say) on the telephone by Alexander was “Mr. Watson, come here; I want to see you.” Today the telephone____________ (use) around the world.P45 1dThe History of Potato ChipsDid you know that potato chips were invented by mistake? Potato chips____________by a cook called George Crum. They were invented in________. George Crum cut the potatoes really, really__________and then 文案大全cooked them for a long time until they were__________ . Andhe put lots of salt on them so they were____________ .p46 2bDo You Know When BasketballWas Invented?Basketball is a much-loved and active sport more than 100 million people in over 200 countries. In China, you can sometimes see people playing basketball in parks, schools and even in factories.Basketball was invented by a Canadian doctor named James Naismith, who was born in 1861. When he was at college, his teacher asked the class to think of a game that can be played in the winter. Dr. Naismith created a game to be played inside on a hard floor. Dr. Naismith divided the men in his class into two teams and taught them to play his new game. The purpose of the game is for players to get a ball into the “basket”. Players on the same team must work together to help each other get the ball in the other team’s basket. At the same time, they need to stop the competing team from getting the ball into their own basket.文案大全It is believed that on December 21, 1891, the first basketball game in history was played. Then in 1936 in Berlin, it became an event at the Olympics. Today, the popularity of basketball has risen around the world, with many young people dreaming of becoming famous players. Basketball has not only become a popular sport to play, it has also become a more popular sport to watch.Altho ugh America’s NBA games are the most famous, the CBA games are becoming popular in China. The number of foreign players, including Chinese players, in the NBA has increased. And there are also more and more foreign players in the CBA. Many young people look up to these basketball heroes and want to become like them. These stars encourage young people to work hard to achieve their dreams.P48 Self Check 1It is often difficult to decide on the inventor of certain inventions. This is because sometimes a few people may_______things which are_______the same. Opinions are then_______ about who came up with the idea文案大全first. Some inventions can also all of a_______lead to other inventions. So some people_______whether the inventor came up with the idea himself or herself. They think that the inventor used someone else’s idea to create his or her invention. That is why books or websites usually ________more than one inventor when giving information about inventions.Unit7 Teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes.P51 3aMom Knows BestWhen I was a tiny baby crying all night, my mom sang to me and stayed by my sideWhen I was tired and hungry, she gave me food and warm arms to sleep inWhen I was two running through the field, she made sure I was safe and kept me from dangerWhen I fell and hurt myself, she gave me a hug and lifted me upWhen I was seven coughing badly, she said no ice-cream for meBut I talked back loudly, “I should be allowed to eat some! Give it to me now!”文案大全When I was nine watching s cary movies, she said it’d give me awful dreamsBut I shouted back angrily, “I should be allowed to watch it! I’m not a baby!”When I was a teen going out with friends, she said, “Please be back by ten!”But I talked back again —“I should not be told what to do! I’m seventeen now!”Now I’m an adult, thinking back to those timesI coughed for days after eating that ice-creamAnd had scary dreams after watching that filmI was late for school from staying out past tenI regret talking back, not listening to MomMom knows best, and for me she wanted only the best!P52 4bShould teenagers _________(ask) to move out when they start working? In many Western countries, teenagers_______ (allow) to move out at sixteen or seventeen. Their parents believe that they文案大全should__________ (educate) to take care of themselves from a young age. This way, when they_______ (start) working they can manage their own lives. However, in most Asian societies, the family unit is especially strong. So it is not common for teenagers to_______ (move) out. Chinese parents believe that it is better for children to live with parents who can_______(take) care of them. But the young should then look after their parents as they get older. That is why many Chinese adults ______(continue) to live with their parents.P54 2bShould I Be Allowed to Make My Own Decisions?Many teenagers have hobbies. But sometimes these can get in the way of their schoolwork, and parents might worry about their success at school. Teenagers often think they should be allowed to practice their hobbies as much as they want. Do you agree?Liu Yu, a fifteen-year-old boy from Shandong, is a running star. He is on his school team and has always wanted to be a professional runner when he grows up. However, his parents won’t all ow him to train so much. “Of course we want to see him achieve his dreams,” says Mr. Liu. “And we know how much he loves running. 文案大全My wife and I have supported every one of his races. We have nothing against running! But we think our son needs to think abou t other possible jobs. He’s getting older now, so he needs to think about what will happen if he doesn’t end up a professional runner.”Liu Yu doesn’t really agree. “Well, I think I should be allowed to decide for myself,”he says. “My parents have always taught me how important it is to work hard at school and enter university. I understand this, but I’m serious about running. It’s the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do.”His parents believe that Liu Yu should study hard in the evenings so they don’t allow him to practice running at night. “Maybe he thinks it’s too strict or unfair,”says Mrs. Liu. “But we think we’re doing the right thing. He needs to spend more time on his homework because becoming a professional sports star is a difficult dream.”But Liu Yu still disagrees. “I know my parents care about me. They always talk about what will happen if I don’t succeed. But I will! I’m a quick runner! I think I should be allowed to make this choice myself. Only then will I have a chance to achieve my dream.”文案大全Unit8 It must belong to Carla.P59 3aWe live in a small town and almost everyone knows each other. It used to be very quiet and nothing much ever happened around here. However, these days, something unusual is happening in our town. Victor, a teacher at my school, is really nervous. When he was interviewed by the town newspaper, he said, “Every night we hear strange noises outside our window. My wife thinks that it could be an animal, but my friends and I think it must be teenagers having fun. My parents ca lled the policemen, but they couldn’t find anything strange. They think it might be the wind. I don’t think so!”Victor’s next-door neighbor Helen is worried, too. “At first, I thought that it might be a dog, but I couldn’t see a dog, or anything else, eit her. So I guess it can’t be a dog. But then, what could it be?” One woman in the area saw something running away, but it was dark so she is not sure. “I think it was too big to be a dog,” she said. “Maybe it was a bear or a wolf.”Everyone in our town is feeling uneasy, and everyone has his or her own ideas. There must be something 文案大全。
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Unit1 How can we become good learners?How I Learned to Learn EnglishLast year, I did not like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacher spoke too quickly. But I was afraid to ask questions because my pronunciation was very bad. So I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with this exciting and funny movie! So then I began to watch other English movies as well. Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body language and the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning. I also realized I could get the meaning by listening for just the key words. My pronunciation also improved by listening to the interesting conversations in English movies. I discovered that listening to something you are interested in is the secret to language learning. I also learned useful sentences like “It’s a piece of cake” or “It serves you right.” I did not understand these sentences at first. But because I wanted to understand the story, Ilooked up the words in a dictionary.Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new words and more grammar. Then I can have a better understanding of English movies.P6 2bHow Can You Become a Successful Learner?Everyone is born with the ability to learn. But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in common.Creating an interest in what they learnStudies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something they are interested in. For example, if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to English songs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored.。
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（完整版）人教版九年级英语课文文本Unit 1 How can wee become good learners?Jack: Annie, I’m a little nervous. I have to finish reading a book and give a report next Monday. Annie: That doesn’t sound too bad.Jack: But I’m a very slow reader.Annie: For the first time, just read quickly t o get the main ideas. Don’t read word by word, read word groups.Jack: But I don’t understand many of the words. I have to use a dictionary.Annie: Try to guess a wor d’s meaning by reading the sentences before and after it. You probably understand more than you think.Jack: That sounds difficult!Annie: Weil, be patient. It takes time. You can become better by reading something you enjoy every day. The more you read, t he faster you’ll be.How I Learned to Learn EnglishLast year, I did not like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacher spoke too quickly. But I was afraid to ask questions because my pronunciation was very bad. So I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with this exciting and funny movie! So then I began to watch other English movies as Weil. Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body language and the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning.I also realized I could get the meaning by listening for just the key words. My pronunciation also improved by listening to theinteresting conversations in English movies. I discovered that listening to something you are interested in is the secret to language learning. I also learned useful sentences like “It’s a piece of cake” or “It serves you right.” I did not understand these sentences at first. But because I wanted to understand the story, I looked up the words in a dictionary.Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new words and more grammar. T en I can have a better understanding of English movies.How Can You Become a Successful Learner?Everyone is born with the ability to learn. But whether or not you can do this Weil depends on your learning habits. Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in common. Creating an interest in what they learnStudies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something they are interested in. For example, if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to English songs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored.Practicing and learning from mistakesGood learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practice more. R emember, “use it or lose it”! Even if you learn something Weil, you will forget it unless you use it. Practice makes perfect. Good learners are also not afraid of making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight. He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes.Developing their study skillsIt is not enough to just study hard. You have to know how to study. Good learners find out the best ways to learn Weil. For example, they may take notes by writing down key words or by drawing mind maps. Good learners also look for ways to review what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day or by explaining the information to another student.Asking questionsGood learners often ask questions during or after class. They even ask each other and try to find out the answers. Knowledge comes from questioning. Learning is a life-long journey because every day brings something new. Everything that you learn becomes a part of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learn Weil.Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!Clara: Guess what? I’m going to Chiang Mai in two weeks.Ben: Wow, sounds like fun! But I believe that April is the hottest month of the year there. Clara: Yes, that’s true. But there’s a water festival there from April 13th to 15th.Ben: I wonder if it’s similar to the Water Festival of the Dai people in Yunnan Province.Clara: Yes, I think so. This is the time of the Thai New Year. People go on the streets to throe water at each other.Ben: Cool! But why do they do that?Clara: Because the new year is a time for cleanin g and washing away bad things. Then you’ll have good luck in the new year.Full Moon, Full FeelingsChinese people have been celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival and enjoying mooncakes for centuries. Mooncakes are in the shape of a full moon on the Mid-Autumn night. They carrypeople’s wishes to the families they love and miss.There are many traditional folk stories about this festival. However, most people think that the s tory of Chang’e is the most touching. Chang’e was Hou Yi’s beautiful wife. After Hou Yi shot down the nine suns, a goddess gave him magic medicine to thank him. Whoever drank this could live forever, and Hou Yi planned to drink it with Changé. However, a b ad man, Peng Meng, tried to steal the medicine when Hou Yi was not home. Changé refused to give it to him and drank it all. She became very light and flew up to the moon. Hou Yi was so sad that he called out her name to the moon every night. One night, he found that the moon was so bright and round that he could see his wife there. He quickly laid out her favorite fruits and desserts in the garden. How he wished that Changé could come back!After this, people started the tradition of admiring the moon and sharing mooncakes with their families.The Spirits of ChristmasMany would agree that when we think of Christmas, we probably think of gifts, Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But behind all these things lies the true meaning of Christmas: the importance of sharing and giving love and joy to people around us. The story in A Christmas Carol is perhaps the best example of this.。
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I also learned useful sentences like “It’s a piece of cake” or “It serves you right.” I did not understand these sentences at first. But because I wanted to understand the story, I3looked up the words in a dictionary.Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new words and more grammar. Then I can have a better understanding of English movies.P6 2bHow Can You Become a Successful Learner?Everyone is born with the ability to learn. But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in common.Creating an interest in what they learnStudies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something they are interested in. For example, if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to English songs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored.4Practicing and learning from mistakesGood learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practice more. Remember, “use it or lose it”! Even if you learn something well, you will forget it unless you use it. Practice makes perfect. Good learners are also not afraid of making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight. He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes.Developing their study skillsIt is not enough to just study hard. You have to know how to study. Good learners find out the best ways to learn well. For example, they may take notes by writing down key words or by drawing mind maps. Good learners also look for ways to review what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day or by explaining the information to another student.Asking questionsGood learners oft en ask questions during or after class. They even ask each other and try to find out the answers. Knowledge comes from questioning. Learning is a life-long journey because every day brings5something new. Everything that you learn becomes a part of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learn well.P8 self check 1Practice developAre you________ out each time you have a test? You don’t have to be if you_______smart study skills. Remember to________ notesin class and review them on your own or with friends after class. Then what you learned by doing_____. Try to study and________information bit by bit instead of waiting__________ the last minute to study_________ at once. Ifyou________ well for a test,then there’s nothing to_________ about!6Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!P13 3aFull Moon, Full FeelingsChinese people have been celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival and enjoying mooncakes for centuries. Mooncakes have the shape of a full moon onmid-autumn night. They carry people’s wishes to the families they love and miss.There are many traditional folk stories about this festival. However, most people think that the story of Chang’e is the most touching. Chang’e was Hou Yi’s beautiful wife. After Hou Yi shot down the nine suns, a goddess gave him a magic medicine to thank him. Whoever drank this could live forever, and Hou Yi planned to drink it with Chang’e. Howev er, a bad man, Feng Meng, tried to steal the medicine when Hou Yi was not home. Chang’e refused to give it to him and drank it all. She became very light and flew up to the moon. Hou Yi was7so sad that he called out her name to the moon every night. One night, he found that the moon was so bright and round that he could see his wife there. He quickly laid out her favorite fruits and desserts in the garden. How he wished that Chang’e could come back!After this, people started the tradition of admiring the moon and sharing mooncakes with their families.P12 4bDear Xia Yu,Do you know that there are two special days for parents in America? One is Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May and the other is Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June. On these two days, American children oft en give gifts to their parents or take them out for lunch or dinner. Common gifts are flowers and cards for mothers and shirts or ties for fathers. I heard that it is becoming more and more popular to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in China. I wonder if children over there also give similar gift s to their parents. I believe that there are many ways to show our love. Actually, we don’t have to spend a lot of money. It is also a good idea to help parents to do something instead.8JuneP14 2bThe Spirit of ChristmasMany would agree that when we think of Christmas, we probably think of gift s, Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But behind all these things lies the true meaning of Christmas: the importance of sharing and is perhaps the best example of this.A Christmas Carol is a famous novel written by Charles Dickens. It is about an old man named Scrooge who never laughs or smiles. He is mean and only thinks about himself, and doesn’t treat others nicely. He just cares about whether he can make more money. And he hates Christmas. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge sees the ghost of Jacob Marley, his dead business partner. Marley used to be just like Scrooge, so he was punished after he died. He warns Scrooge to change his ways if he d oesn’t want to end up like him. He also tells Scrooge to expect three spirits to visit him.That night, three ghosts visit Scrooge. First, the Ghost of Christmas Past takes him back to his childhood9and reminds Scrooge of his happier days as a child. Then the second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, takes him to see how others are spending Christmas this year. Everyone is happy, even poor people. The last one, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, takes him to the future. He sees that he is dead but nobody cares. Scrooge is so scared that he wakes up in his bed and finds out it is already the next morning on Christmas Day!He decides to change his life and promises to be a better person. He happily celebrates Christmas with his relatives. He also gives gift s to people in need. He now treats everyone with kindness and warmth, spreading love and joy everywhere he goes. And that is the true spirit of Christmas!P16 self check 1garden spread between treatsMany Western countries celebrate Easter. This holiday is always on a Sunday__________March 22nd and April 25th. It celebrates thebirth of new life. Hens________eggs, giving birth to life. So an egg is a symbol of new life. A popular10activity during Easter is to hide eggsaround your home or_________for friends or________ to find. These can be real eggs, but they are more often chocolate eggs. Not only do people________them around in different hiding places for an egg hunt, but they also give out these_________as gifts. So just like Christmas, Easter creates good________for supermarkets and chocolate stores.Unit3Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?UNIT 3P19 3aFun Times Park — Always a Fun Time![Alice and He Wei are in Space World]Alice: I wonder where we should go next.He Wei: How about that new ride over there?Alice: Oh ... it looks pretty scary.11He Wei: Come on! I promise it’ll be fun! If you’re afraid, just shout or hold my hand.[After the ride]Alice: You were right, that was fun! I was scared at first, but shouting really did help.He Wei: See, that wasn’t so bad, right? You never know until you try something.Alice: Yes, I’m so glad I tried it. Now I know I can do it and it’s actually fun!He Wei: Do you want to go to Water World now?Alice: Sure, but I’m really hungry. Do you know where we can get some g ood food quickly?He Wei: Of course! I suggest Water City Restaurant in Water World. It’s a fast food place. It serves delicious hamburgers and hot dogs.Alice: That sounds perfect![On their way to Water City Restaurant, Alice and He Wei pass by Uncle Bob’s.]Alice: Oh, look! This restaurant looks interesting. It seems a rock band plays there every evening.He Wei: Maybe we can come here for dinner later. Let’s ask what time the band starts.12[Alice and He Wei walk up to a staff person at the door.]He Wei: Excuse me, could you tell us when the band starts playing this evening?Staff: Eight o’clock. It’s always busy, so come a little earlier to get a table.He Wei: OK, thanks!P22 2bCould You Please ...?When you visit a foreign country, it is important to know how to ask for help politely. For example, “Where are the restrooms?” or “Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?” are similar requests for directions to a place. Both are correct English, but the first one sounds less polite. That is because it is a very direct question. It is not enough to just ask a question correctly. We also need to learn how to be polite by being less direct — or more indirect — when we ask for help.In English, as in Chinese, we change the way we speak when we talk with different people. The expressions you use might depend on whom you are speaking to or how well you know them. If you say to your13teacher, “When is the school trip.’’, this might sound impolite. But if you say, “Excuse me, Mr. West. Do you know when the school trip is?’’, this will sound much more polite. However, it is all right to ask direct questions in some situations, like with your classmates.Usually polite questions are longer and include more language such as “Could you please ...?” or “Can I ask ...?” It sounds more polite to say, “Peter, could you please tell me your e-mail address?” than “Peter, tell me your e-mail address.” Sometimes we even need to spend time leading in to a request. For example, with a stranger on the street, we might first say, “Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me” or “I’m sorry to trouble you, but ...” before asking for help.It might seem more difficult to speak politely than be direct. However, it is important to learn how to use proper language. This will also help you become better at English, or any other language you wish to speak.Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.P27 3aFrom Shy Girl to Pop Star141 For this month’s Young World magazine, I interviewed 19-year-old Asian pop star Candy Wang. Candy told me that she used to be really shy and took up singing to deal with her shyness. As she got better, she dared to sing in front of her class, and then for the whole school. Now she’s not shy anymore and loves singing in front of crowds.2 I asked Candy how life was different after she became famous. She explained that there are many good things, like being able to travel and meet new people all the time. “I didn’t use to be popular in sc hool, but now I get tons of attention everywhere I go.” However, too much attenti on can also be a bad thing. “I always have to worry about how I appear to others and I have to be very careful about what I say or do. And I don’t have much private time anymore. Hanging out with friends is almost impossible for me now because there are always guards around me.”3 What does Candy have to say to all those young people who want to become famous? “Well,” she begins slowly, “you have to be prepared to give up your normal life. You can never imagine how difficult the road to success is. Many times I thought about giving up, but I fought on. You really require a lot of talent and hard15work to succeed. Only a very small number of people make it to the top.”P30 2bHe Used to Cause a Lot of TroubleLi Wen is a normal 15-year-old boy who works hard in school and gets good grades. It is hard to believe that he used to be a “problem child” until a conversation with his parents influenced his way of thinking. Li Wen lives in the Sichuan countryside. As a small child, he seldom gave his parents any problems, and they were proud of him. However, _________, the boy’s life became more difficult. He had to move in with his grandmother.Li Wen began to cause problems for himself and his family. He was no longer interested in studying. He was oft en absent from classes, and he failed his examinations. Finally, his parents made a decision to send him to a boarding school. Li Wen no longer lived with his grandmother. He studied, ate and slept at the school, and he hated it. There were so many rules, and he used to keep breaking them. One day, he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school. __________16The head teacher advised his parents to talk with their son in person. His parents took a 40-hour train ride and a five-hour bus ride to go back to their hometown. To Li Wen’s surprise, their conversation changed his life. “It was exactly what I needed,” he said. “My parents helped me to understand how much they had given me.Th ey also told me that even though they couldn’t be there to take care of me, they were always thinking of me and would take pride in everything good that I did.___________. I realized that since my parents moved away, I’ve been afraid of being alone, and have tried to make my parents pay more att ention to me.”____________. He has been working hard and is now one of the best students in his class. His parents’ love has made him feel good about himself. “It’s very important for parents to be there for their children,” Li Wen says.P31 2ebe proud of/take pride in make adecision/decide not17Li Wen is a good student, son and grandson. However, he used to cause a lot of trouble for his parents. When his parents moved to work in anothercity, they could not be at home to____________ him. So he was___________ interested in studying and missed classes. Then his parents________to send him to a boarding school and he________it. In the end, his teacher advised his parents to talk with their son and this conversation____________ his life. He realized that his parents would__________everything good that he did. Now he is one of the best students in his class.Unit5 What are the shirts made of?P35 3aThe Difficult Search for American Goods in the USIf you go to another country, what kinds of things would you buy? Would you buy a camera in Japan, some beautiful clothes in France, or a watch in Switzerland? No matter what you may buy, you might probably think those products were made in those countries. However, you could be wrong. Kang Jian is a 17-year-old student18from Shanghai. Last year he went to visit his aunt and uncle in San Francisco. He found it interesting that so many products in the local shops were made in China. “I wanted to buy a toy car for my cousin, but even though most of the toys had American brands, they were made in China.”Toys are not the only things made in China. “I wanted to buy a pa ir of basketball shoes,” he explains. “But I had to visit five or six stores before finding a pair made in America!” He realized that Americans can hardly avoid buying products made in China. “In fact,” he continues, “there are so many things made in China —footballs, handbags, pet food, mobile phones. Even American flags are made in China!” Kang Jian thinks it’s great that China is so good at making these everyday things. However, he wishes that in the future China will also get better at making high-technology products that people can buy in all parts of the world.P38 2bBeauty in Common ThingsEach different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show the things that are important in life such as love, beauty and family. The most common things, from paper to clay to19bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty.According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered with paper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes.Paper cutting has been around for over 1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, fish, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. The pieces are usually cute children or lively characters froma Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry. After drying, they are fired at a very high heat. They are then polished and20painted. Finally, materials such as wood or paper are added to make different things. It takes several weeks to complete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty.P39 2dsuch as turn ... into send out1. People used to sky lanterns when they were in trouble. But today, people light the lanterns and watch them_______the sky with their wishes.2. The art of paper cutting_______ a simple thing like a piece of paper________ a beautiful piece of art. People often_________these art pieces_____ the doors, windows and walls of their homes to celebrate the Spring Festival.3. To make Chinese clay art, the clay is shaped by hand into things__________cute children or characters from Chinese fairy tales and stories. They are then______ paint.21Unit 6 When was it invented?P43 3aAn Accidental InventionDid you know that tea, the most popular drink in the world (after water), was invented by accident? Many people believe that tea was first drunk nearly 5,000 years ago. It is said that a Chinese ruler called Shen Nong first discovered tea as a drink. One day Shen Nong was boiling drinking water over an open fire. Some leaves from a tea plant fell into the water and remained there for some time. It produced a nice smell so he tasted the brown water anyway. It was quite delicious. In this way, one of the world’s favorite drinks was invented.More than 4,000 years later, Lu Yu, “the saint of tea”, mentioned Shen Nong in his book Cha Jing. The book describes how tea plants were grown and used to make tea. It also discusses where the finest tea leaves were produced and what kinds of water were used.It is believed that tea was brought to Korea and Japan during the 6th and 7th centuries. In England, tea didn’t appear until around 1660, but less than 100 years later, it had become the national drink. The tea trade22from China to Western countries took place in the 19th century. This helped to spread the popularity of tea and the tea plant to more places around the world. Even though many people now know about tea culture, the Chinese are without doubt the ones who best understand the nature of tea.P44 4cThe telephone (invent) by Alexander Graham Bell. He_______(born) in 1847. Alexander_____ (work) on the invention of the telephone with Thomas Watson. In 1875, Alexander______ (learn) to send musical notes through an instrument similar to a telephone. Finally, the telephone________(invent) in 1876. The first sentence that_______ (say) on the telephone by Alexander was “Mr. Watson, come here; I want to see you.” Today the telephone____________ (use) around the world.P45 1dThe History of Potato ChipsDid you know that potato chips were invented by mistake? Potato chips____________by a cook called George Crum. They were invented in________. George Crum cut the potatoes really, really__________and then23cooked them for a long time until they were__________ . Andhe put lots of salt on them so they were____________ .p46 2bDo You Know When BasketballWas Invented?Basketball is a much-loved and active sport more than 100 million people in over 200 countries. In China, you can sometimes see people playing basketball in parks, schools and even in factories.Basketball was invented by a Canadian doctor named James Naismith, who was born in 1861. When he was at college, his teacher asked the class to think of a game that can be played in the winter. Dr. Naismith created a game to be played inside on a hard floor. Dr. Naismith divided the men in his class into two teams and taught them to play his new game. The purpose of the game is for players to get a ball into the “basket”. Players on the same team must work together to help each other get the ball in the other team’s basket. At the same time, they need to stop the competing team from getting the ball into their own basket.24It is believed that on December 21, 1891, the first basketball game in history was played. Then in 1936 in Berlin, it became an event at the Olympics. Today, the popularity of basketball has risen around the world, with many young people dreaming of becoming famous players. Basketball has not only become a popular sport to play, it has also become a more popular sport to watch.Although America’s NBA games are the most famous, the CBA games are becoming popular in China. The number of foreign players, including Chinese players, in the NBA has increased. And there are also more and more foreign players in the CBA. Many young people look up to these basketball heroes and want to become like them. These stars encourage young people to work hard to achieve their dreams.P48 Self Check 1divide doubt mentionIt is often difficult to decide on the inventor of certain inventions. This is because sometimes a few people may_______things which are_______the same. Opinions are then_______ about who came up with the idea25first. Some inventions can also all of a_______lead to other inventions. So some people_______whether the inventor came up with the idea himself or herself. They think that the inventor used someone else’s idea to create his or her invention. That is why books or websites usually ________more than one inventor when giving information about inventions.Unit7 Teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes.P51 3aMom Knows BestWhen I was a tiny baby crying all night, my mom sang to me and stayed by my sideWhen I was tired and hungry, she gave me food and warm arms to sleep inWhen I was two running through the field, she made sure I was safe and kept me from dangerWhen I fell and hurt myself, she gave me a hug and lifted me upWhen I was seven coughing badly, she said no ice-cream for meBut I talked back loudly, “I should be allowed to eat some! Give it to me now!”26When I was nine watching scary movies, she said it’d give me awful dreamsBut I shouted back angrily, “I should be allowed to watch it! I’m not a baby!”When I was a teen going out with friends, she said, “Please be back by ten!”But I talked back again —“I should not be told what to do!I’m seventeen now!”Now I’m an adult, thinking back to those timesI coughed for days after eating that ice-creamAnd had scary dreams after watching that filmI was late for school from staying out past tenI regret talking back, not listening to MomMom knows best, and for me she wanted only the best!P52 4bShould teenagers _________(ask) to move out when they start working? In many Western countries, teenagers_______ (allow) to move out at sixteen or seventeen. Their parents believe that they27should__________ (educate) to take care of themselves from a young age. This way, when they_______ (start) working they can manage their own lives. However, in most Asian societies, the family unit is especially strong. So it is not common for teenagers to_______ (move) out. Chinese parents believe that it is better for children to live with parents who can_______(take) care of them. But the young should then look after their parents as they get older. That is why many Chinese adults ______(continue) to live with their parents.P54 2bShould I Be Allowed to Make My Own Decisions?Many teenagers have hobbies. But sometimes these can get in the way of their schoolwork, and parents might worry about their success at school. Teenagers often think they should be allowed to practice their hobbies as much as they want. Do you agree?Liu Yu, a fifteen-year-old boy from Shandong, is a running star. He is on his school team and has always wanted to be a professional runner when he grows up. However, his parents won’t allow him to train so much. “Of course we want to see him achieve his dreams,” says Mr. Liu. “And we know how much he loves running.28My wife and I have supported every one of his races. We have nothing against running! But we think our son needs to think about other possible jobs. He’s getting older now, so he needs to think about what will happen if he doesn’t end up a professional runner.”Liu Yu doesn’t really agree. “Well, I think I should be allowed to decide for myself,”he says. “My parents have always taught me how important it is to work hard at school and enter university. I understand this, but I’m serious about ru nning. It’s the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do.”His parents believe that Liu Yu should study hard in the evenings so they don’t allow him to practice running at night. “Maybe he thinks it’s too strict or unfair,”says Mrs. Liu. “But we think we’re doin g the right thing. He needs to spend more time on his homework because becoming a professional sports star is a difficult dream.”But Liu Yu still disagrees. “I know my parents care about me. They always talk about what will happen if I don’t succeed. But I will! I’m a quick runner! I think I should be allowed to make this choice myself. Only then will I have a chance to achieve my dream.”29Unit8 It must belong to Carla.P59 3aWe live in a small town and almost everyone knows each other. It used to be very quiet and nothing much ever happened around here. However, these days, something unusual is happening in our town. Victor, a teacher at my school, is really nervous. When he was interviewed by the town newspaper, he said, “Every night we hear strange noises outside our window. My wife thinks that it could be an animal, but my friends and I think it must be teenagers having fun. My parents called the policemen, but they couldn’t find anything strange. They think it might be the wind. I don’t think so!”Victo r’s next-door neighbor Helen is worried, too. “At first, I thought that it might be a dog, but I couldn’t see a dog, or anything else, either. So I guess it can’t be a dog. But then, what could it be?” One woman in the area saw something running away, but it was dark so she is not sure. “I think it was too big to be a dog,” she said. “Maybe it was a bear or a wolf.”Everyone in our town is feeling uneasy, and everyone has his or her own ideas. There must be something30。
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Unit1 How can we become goodlearners?How I Learned to Learn EnglishLast year, I did not like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacherspoke too quickly. But I was afraid to ask questions because my pronunciation wasvery bad. So I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with thisexciting and funny movie! So then I began to watch other English movies as well.Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body languageand the expressions on欧阳科创编 2021.02.05their faces helped me to get the meaning. I also realized I couldget the meaning bylistening for just the key words. My pronunciation also improvedby listening to the interesting conversations in English movies. I discovered that listeningto something you are interested in is the secret to language learning. I also learned usefulsentences like “It’s a piece of cake” or “It serves you right.” I didnot understand these sen tences at first. But because I wanted tounderstand the story, I looked up the words in a dictionary.Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new wordsand more grammar. Then I can have a better understanding of English movies.P6 2bHow Can You Become a Successful Learner?Everyone is born with the ability to learn.But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Researchshows that successful learners have some good欧阳科创编 2021.02.05habits in common.Creating an interest in what they learnStudies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active andit is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners oftenconnect what they need to learn with something they are interested in. For example,if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to Englishsongs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored.Practicing and learning from mistakesGood learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practicemore. Remember, “use it or lose it”! Even if you learn something well, you willforget it unless you use it. Practice makes perfect. Good learners are also not afraidof making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight.He succeeded by trying欧阳科创编 2021.02.05many times and learning from his mistakes.Developing their study skillsIt is not enough to just study hard. You have to know how to study. Good learnersfind out the best ways to learn well. For example, they may take notes by writingdown key words or by drawing mind maps. Good learners also look for ways toreview what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day orby explaining the information to another student.Asking questionsGood learners oft en ask questions during or after class.They even ask each other and try to find out the answers.Knowledge comes from questioning.Learning is a life-long journey because every day bringssomething new. Everything that you learn becomes apart of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learnwell.欧阳科创编 2021.02.05P8 self check 1_______smart study skills. Remember to________ notesin class and review them on your own or with friends after class. Thenwhat you learned by doing_____. Try to study and________information bit by bit instead of waiting__________ the lastminute to study_________ at once. If you________ well for a test,then there’s nothing to_________ about!Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!P133aFull Moon, Full Feelings欧阳科创编 2021.02.05Chinese people have been celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival and enjoyingmooncakes for centuries. Mooncakes have the shape of a full moon onmid-autumn night. They carry people’s wishes to the families they love and miss.There are many traditional folk stories about this festival. However, most peoplethink that the story of Chang’e is the most touching. Chang’e was Hou Yi’s beautifulwife. After Hou Yi shot down the nine suns, a goddess gave him a magic medicineto thank him. Whoever drank this could live forever, and Hou Yi planned to drinkit with Chang’e. However, abad man, Feng Meng, tried to steal the medicine whenHou Yi was not home. Chang’e refused to give it to him and drank it all. She becamevery light and flew up to the moon. Hou Yi was so sad that he called out her nameto the moon every night. One night, he found that themoon was so bright and round that he could see his wifethere. He quickly laid out her favorite fruits and dessertsin the garden. How he wished tha t Chang’e could comeback!欧阳科创编 2021.02.05After this, people started the tradition of admiring themoon and sharing mooncakes with their families.P12 4bDear Xia Yu,Do you know that there are two special days for parents in America? One isMother’s Day on the second Sunda y of May and the other is Father’s Day onthe third Sunday of June. On these two days, American children oft en give giftsto their parents or take them out for lunch or dinner. Common gifts are flowersand cards for mothers and shirts or ties for fathers. I heard that it is becomingmore and more popular to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in China. Iwonder if children over there also give similar gift s to their parents. I believe thatthere are many ways to show our love. Actually, we don’t have to spe nd a lot ofmoney. It is also a good idea to help parents to do something instead.欧阳科创编 2021.02.05JuneP14 2bThe Spirit of ChristmasMany would agreethat when we think ofChristmas, we probably think of gifts,Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But behindall these things lies the true meaning ofChristmas: the importance of sharing andis perhapsthe best example of this.A Christmas Carol is a famous novel written by Charles Dickens. It is about an oldman named Scrooge who never laughs or smiles. He is mean and only thinks abouthimself, and doesn’t treat others nicely. He just cares about whether he can makemore money. And he hates Christmas. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge sees the ghostof Jacob Marley, his dead business partner. Marley used to be just like Scrooge, sohe was punished after he died. He warns Scrooge to change his ways if he doesn’twant to end up like him. He also tells欧阳科创编 2021.02.05Scrooge to expect three spirits to visit him.That night, three ghosts visit Scrooge. First, the Ghost of Christmas Past takeshim back to his childhood and reminds Scrooge of his happier days as a child.Then the second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, takes him to see howothers are spending Christmas this year. Everyone ishappy, even poor people. The last one, the Ghost ofChristmas Yet to Come, takes him to the future. Hesees that he is dead but nobody cares. Scrooge is soscared that he wakes up in his bed and finds out it isalready the nextmorning on Christmas Day!He decides to change his life and promises to be abetter person. He happily celebrates Christmas withhis relatives. He also gives gift s to people in need.He now treats everyone with kindness and warmth,spreading love and joy everywhere he goes. And thatis the true spirit of Christmas!P16 self check 1欧阳科创编 2021.02.05Many Western countries celebrate Easter. This holiday is always onaSunday__________March 22nd and April 25th. It celebrates thebirth of new life. Hens________eggs, giving birth to life. So an eggis a symbol of new life.A popular activity during Easter is to hide eggsaround your home or_________for friends or________ to find.These can be real eggs, but they are more often chocolate eggs. Notonly do people________them around in different hiding places foran egg hunt, but they also give out these_________as gifts. So justlike Christmas, Easter creates good________for supermarkets andchocolate stores.Unit3Could you please tell mewhere the restrooms are?UNIT 3欧阳科创编 2021.02.05P193aFunTimesPark — Always a Fun Time![Alice and He Wei are in Space World]Alice: I wonder where we should go next.He Wei: How about that new ride over there?Alice: Oh ... it looks pretty scary.He Wei: Come on! I promise it’ll be fun! If you’re afraid, just shout or hold my hand. [After the ride]Alice: You were right, that was fun! I was scared at first, but shouting really didhelp. He Wei: See, that wasn’t so bad, right? You never know until you try something. Alice: Yes, I’m so glad I tried it. Now I know I can do it and it’s actually fun!He Wei: Do you want to go to Water World now?欧阳科创编 2021.02.05Alice: Sure, but I’m really hungry. Do y ou know where we can get some goodfood quickly?He Wei: Of course! I suggest Water City Restaurant in Water World. It’s a fastfood place. It serves delicious hamburgers and hot dogs.Alice: That sounds perfect![On their way to Water City Restaurant, Alice and He Wei pass by Uncle Bob’s.]Alice: Oh, look! This restaurant looks interesting. It seems a rock band playsthere every evening.He Wei: Maybe we can come here for dinner later. Let’s ask what time the bandstarts.[Alice and He Wei walk up to a staff person at the door.]He Wei: Excuse me, could you tell us when the band starts playing this evening?Staff: Eight o’clock. It’salways busy, so come a little earlierto get a table.欧阳科创编 2021.02.05He Wei: OK, thanks!P22 2bCould You Please ...?When you visit a foreign country, it isimportant to know how to ask for helppolitely. For example, “Where are therestrooms?” or “Could you please tell mewhere the restrooms are?” are similar requests for directions to a place. Both arecorrect English, but the first one sounds less polite. That isbecause it is a verydirect question. It is not enough to just ask a question correctly. We also needto learn how to be polite by being less direct — or more indirect — when weask for help.In English, as in Chinese, we change the way we speak when we talk with differentpeople. The expressions you use might depend on whom you are speaking to orhow well you know them. If you say to your teacher, “When is the school trip.’’, this might欧阳科创编 2021.02.05sound impolite. But if you say, “Excuse me, Mr. West. Do you k nowwhen the school trip is?’’, this will sound much more polite. However, it is all rightto ask direct questions in some situations, like with your classmates.Usually polite questions are longer and include more language such as “Could youplease ...?” or “Can I ask ...?” It sounds more polite to say, “Peter, could you pleasetell me your e-mail address?” than “Peter, tell me your e-mail address.” Sometimeswe even need to spend time leading in to a request. For example, with a strangeron the street, we might first say, “Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me” or “I’msorry to trouble you, but ...” before asking for help.It might seem more difficult to speak politely than be direct. However, it is importantto learn how to use proper language. This will also help you become better at English,or any other language you wish to speak.欧阳科创编 2021.02.05Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.P273aFrom Shy Girl to Pop Star1 For this month’s Young World magazine, I interviewed 19-year-old Asian popstar Candy Wang. Candy told me that she used to be really shy and took up singingto deal with her shyness. As she got better, she dared to sing in front of her class,and then for the whole school. Now she’s not shy anymore and loves singing infront of crowds.2 I asked Candy how life was different after she became famous. She explainedthat there are many good things, like being able to travel and meet new peopleall the time. “I didn’t use to be popular in sc hool, but now I get tons of att entioneverywhere I go.”However, too much attention ca n also be a bad thing. “Ialways have to worry about how I appear to others and I have to be very carefulabout what I say or do. And I don’t have欧阳科创编 2021.02.05muchprivate time anymore. Hangingout with friends is almost impossible for me now becausethere are always guard s around me.”3 What does Candy have to say to all those young peoplewho want to become famous? “Well,” she begins slowly,“you have to be prepared to give up your normal life. You can never imagine how difficult the road to success is.Many times I thought about giving up, but I fought on.You really require a lot of talent and hard work to succeed.Only a very small number of people make it to the top.”P30 2bHe Used to Cause a Lot of TroubleLi Wen is a normal 15-year-old boy whoworks hard in school and gets good grades.Itis hard to believe that he used to be a “problem child” until a conversation with his parents influenced his way of thinking. Li Wen lives in the Sichuan countryside.As a small child, he欧阳科创编 2021.02.05seldom gave his parents any problems, and they were proud ofhim. However, _________, the boy’s life became more difficult. He had to movein with his grandmother.Li Wen began to cause problems for himself and his family. He was no longer interestedin studying. He was oft en absent from classes, and he failed hisexaminations.Finally, his parents made a decision to send him to a boarding school. Li Wen nolonger lived with his grandmother. He studied, ate and slept at the school, and hehated it. There were so many rules, and he used to keep breaking them. One day,he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school. __________The head teacher advised his parents to talk with their son in person. His parentstook a 40-hour train ride and a five-hour bus ride to go back to their hometown.To Li Wen’s surprise, their co nversation changed his life. “It was exactly what Ineeded,” he said. “My parents helped me to understand how much they had givenme. They also told me that even欧阳科创编 2021.02.05though they couldn’t be there to take care of me,they were always thinking of me and would take pride in everything good that Idid.___________. I realized that since my parents moved away, I’ve been afraid ofbeing alone, and have tried to make my parents pay more att ention to me.”____________. He has been working hard and isnow one of the best students in his class. Hisparents’ love has made him feel good abouthimself. “It’s very important for parents to bethere for their children,” Li Wen says.P31 2efor his parents. When his parents moved to work in anothercity, they could not be at home to____________ him. So he was___________ interested in欧阳科创编 2021.02.05studying and missed classes. Then his parents________to send him to a boarding school and he________it. In the end, his teacher advised his parents to talk with their son and thisconversation____________ his life. He realized that his parents would__________everything good that he did. Now he is one of the beststudents in his class.Unit5What are the shirts made of?P353aThe Difficult Search forAmerican Goods in the USIf you go to another country, what kinds of thingswould you buy? Would you buy a camera in Japan, some beautiful clothes in France,or a watch in Switzerland? No matter what you may buy, you might probably thinkthose products were made in those countries. However, you could be wrong. KangJian is a 17-year-old student from Shanghai. Last year he went to visit his aunt anduncle in San Francisco. He found it interesting that so many欧阳科创编 2021.02.05products in the local shopswere m ade in China. “I wanted to buy a toy car for my cousin, but even though mostof the toys had American brands,they were made in China.”Toys are not the only things made in China. “I wanted to buy a pair of basketballshoes,” he explains. “But I had to visit five or six stores before finding a pair madein America!” He realized that Americans can hardly avoid buying products madein China. “In fact,” he continues, “there are so many things made in China —footballs, handbags, pet food, mobile phones. Even America n flags are made inChina!” Kang Jian thinks it’s great that China is so good at making these everydaythings. However, he wishes that in the future China will also get better at makinghigh-technologyproducts that people can buy in all parts of the world.P38 2bBeauty in Common ThingsEach different part of China has itsown special forms of traditional art.These usually try欧阳科创编 2021.02.05to show the things that are important in life such as love, beautyand family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turnedinto objects of beauty.According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used byZhuge Kongming. He sent them out to ask for help when introuble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and othercelebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered withpaper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the airlike small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as brightsymbols of happiness and good wishes.Paper cutting has been around for over1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficultto do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors.The most common pictures are flowers, fish, animals, andthings about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, theyare put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes forgood luck and a happy new year.欧阳科创编 2021.02.05Chinese clay art is famous becausethe clay pieces are so small but they look very real. Thepieces are usually cute children or lively characters froma Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces arecarefully shaped by hand from a very special kind ofclay and then allowed to air-dry. Afterdrying, they arefired at a very high heat. They are then polished and painted. Finally, materialssuch as wood or paper are added to make different things. It takes several weeks tocomplete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinesepeople have for life and beauty.P39 2d1. People used to sky lanterns when they were introuble. But today, people light the lanterns and watch them_______the sky with their wishes.2. The art of paper cutting_______ a simple thing like a pieceof paper________ a beautiful欧阳科创编 2021.02.05piece of art. People often_________these art pieces_____ the doors, windowsand walls of their homes to celebrate the Spring Festival.3. To make Chinese clay art, the clay is shaped by hand into things__________cute children or characters from Chinese fairy talesand stories. They are then______ paint.Unit 6 When was it invented?P433aAn Accidental InventionDid you know that tea, the most popular drink in the world (after water), wasinvented by accident? Many people believe that tea was first drunk nearly 5,000years ago. It is said that a Chinese ruler called Shen Nong first discovered tea asa drink. One day Shen Nong was boiling drinking water over an open fire. Someleaves from a tea plant fell into the water and remained there for some time. Itproduced a nice smell so he tasted the brownwater欧阳科创编 2021.02.05anyway. It was quite delicious.In this way, one of the world’s favorite drinks was invented.More than 4,000 years later, Lu Yu, “the saint of tea”,mentioned Shen Nong in his book Cha Jing. The bookdescribes how tea plants were grown and used to maketea. It also discusses where the finest tea leaves wereproduced and what kinds of water were used.It is believed that tea was brought to Korea and Japanduring the 6th and 7th centuries. In England, tea didn’tappear until around 1660, but less than 100 years later,it had become the national drink. The tea trade fromChina to Western countries took place in the 19th century. This helped to spreadthe popularity of tea and the tea plant to more places around the world. Eventhough many people now know about tea culture, the Chinese are without doubtthe ones who best understand the nature of tea.P444cThe telephone (invent) by Alexander Graham Bell. He_______(born) in 1847.欧阳科创编 2021.02.05Alexander_____ (work) on the invention of thetelephone with Thomas Watson. In 1875, Alexander______ (learn) tosend musical notes through an instrument similar to a telephone. Finally, thetelephone________(invent) in 1876. The first sentence that_______ (say)on the telephone by Alexander was “Mr. Watson, come here; I want to see you.”Today thetelephone____________ (use) around the world.P451dThe History of Potato ChipsDid you know that potato chips were invented by mistake? Potato chips____________by a cook called George Crum. They were invented in________. George Crum cut the potatoes really, really__________and then cooked them for a long time until they were__________ . And he put lots of salt on them so they were____________ .p46 2b欧阳科创编 2021.02.05Do You Know When BasketballWas Invented?Basketball is a much-loved and active sportmore than 100 million people in over 200 countries. In China, you can sometimessee people playing basketball in parks, schools and even in factories.Basketball was invented by a Canadian doctor named James Naismith, who wasborn in 1861. When he was at college, his teacher asked the class to think of a gamethat can be played in the winter. Dr. Naismith created a game to be played inside ona hard floor. Dr. Naismith divided the men in his class into two teams and taughtthem to play his new game. The purpose of the game is for players to get a ball intothe “basket”. Players on the same team must work together to help each other getthe ba ll in the other team’s basket. At the same time, they need to stop the competingteam from getting the ball into their own欧阳科创编 2021.02.05basket.It is believed that on December 21, 1891, the first basketball game in history was played.Then in 1936 inBerlin, it became an event at the Olympics. Today, the popularity ofbasketball has risen around the world, with many young people dreaming ofbecoming famous players. Basketball has not only become a popular sport to play,it has also become a more popular sport to watch.Althou gh America’s NBA games are the most famous,the CBA games are becoming popular in China. The number of foreign players, including Chinese players,in the NBA has increased. And there are also more andmore foreign players in the CBA. Many young peoplelook up to these basketball heroes and want to becomelike them. These stars encourage young people to workhard to achieve their dreams.P48 Self Check 1欧阳科创编 2021.02.05It is often difficult to decide on the inventor of certain inventions. This is because sometimes a few people may_______things which are_______the same. Opinions arethen_______ about who came up with the idea first. Some inventions can also all ofa_______lead to other inventions. So some people_______whether the inventor came up with the idea himself or herself. They think that the inventor used someone else’s idea to create his or her invention. That is why books or websites usually ________more than one inventor when givinginformation about inventions.Unit7 Teenagers should be allowedto choose their own clothes.P51 3aMom Knows BestWhen I was a tiny baby crying all night, my mom sang to me and stayed by my side欧阳科创编 2021.02.05When I was tired and hungry, she gave me food and warm arms to sleep inWhen I was two running through the field, she made sure I was safe and kept me fromdangerWhen I fell and hurt myself, she gave me a hug and lifted me upWhen I was seven coughing badly, she said no ice-cream for meBut I talked back loudly, “I should be allowed to eat some! Give it to me now!”When I was nine watching scary movies, she said it’d give me awful dreamsBut I shouted back angrily, “I should be allowed to watch it! I’m not a baby!”When I was a teen going out with friends, she said, “Please beback by ten!”But I talked back again —“I should not be told what to do!I’m seventeen now!”Now I’m an adult, thinking back to those timesI coughed for days after eating that ice-cream欧阳科创编 2021.02.05And had scary dreams after watching that filmI was late for school from staying out past tenI regret talking back, not listening to MomMom knows best, and for me she wanted only the best!P52 4bShould teenagers _________(ask) to move out when they start working? In manyWestern countries, teenagers_______ (allow) to move out at sixteen orseventeen. Their parents believe that they should__________ (educate) to takecare of themselves from a young age. This way, when they_______ (start) workingthey can manage their own lives. However, in most Asian societies, the family unitis especially strong. So it is not common forteenagers to_______ (move) out.Chinese parents believe that it is better for children to live with parents whocan_______(take) care of them. But the young should then look after their parentsas they get欧阳科创编 2021.02.05older. That is why many Chinese adults ______(continue) to livewith their parents.P54 2bShould I Be Allowed to MakeMy Own Decisions?Many teenagers have hobbies. But sometimes these can get in the way of theirschoolwork, and parents might worry about their success at school. Teenagersoften think they should be allowed to practice their hobbies as much as they want.Do you agree?Liu Yu, a fifteen-year-old boy from Shandong, isa running star. He is on his school team and hasalways wanted to be a professional runner whenhe grows up. However, his parents won’t allowhim to train so much. “Of c ourse we want tosee him achieve his dreams,” says Mr. Liu. “Andwe know how much he loves running. My wifeand I have supported every one of his races. Wehave nothing against running! But we think ourson needs tothink about other possible jobs. He’s getting older now, so he needsto think about欧阳科创编 2021.02.05what will happen if he doesn’t end up a professional runner.”Liu Yu doesn’t really agree. “Well, I think I should be allowed to decide for myself,”he says. “My parents have always taught me how important it is to work hard atschool and enter university. I understand this, but I’m serious about running. It’sthe only thing I’ve ever wanted to do.”His parents believe that Liu Yu should study hard in the evenings so they don’tallow him to practice running at night. “Maybe he thinks it’s too strict or unfair,”says Mrs. Liu. “But we think we’re doing the right thing. He needs to spend moretime on his homework because becoming a professional sports star is a difficultdream.”But Liu Yu still disagrees. “I know my parents care about me. They always talkabout what will happen if I don’t succeed. But I will! I’m a quick runner! I thinkI should be allowed to make this choice myself. Only then will I have a chance toachieve my dream.”欧阳科创编 2021.02.05Unit8 It must belong to Carla.P593aWe live in a small town and almost everyone knows each other. It used to be veryquiet and nothing much ever happened around here. However, these days, somethingunusual is happening in our town. Victor, a teacher at my school, is reallynervous. When he was interviewed by the town newspaper, he said, “Every nightwe hear strange noises outside our window. My wife thinks that it could be ananimal, but my friends and I think it must be teenagers having fun. My parentscalled the policemen, but they couldn’t find anythingst range. They think it mightbe the wind. I don’t think so!”Victor’s next-door neighbor Helen is worried, too. “At first, I thought that it mightbe a dog, but I couldn’t see a dog, or anything else, either. So I guess it can’t be adog. But then, what could i t be?” One woman in the area saw something runningaway, but it was dark so欧阳科创编 2021.02.05she is not sure. “I think it was toobig to be a dog,” she said. “Maybe it was a bear or a wolf.”Everyone in our town is feeling uneasy, and everyone hashis or her own ideas. There must be something visitingthe homes in our neighborhood, but what is it? We haveno idea. Most people hope that this animal or person willsimply go away, but I do not think that is going to happen.Thenoise-maker is having too much fun creating fear in theneighborhood.P62 2bStonehenge — Can AnyoneExplain Why It Is There?Stonehenge, a rock circle, is not only oneof Britain’s most famous historical places, but also one of its greatest mysteries.Every year it receives more than 750,000 visitors. Especially in June, people go tothis place as they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year.For many years, historians believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient欧阳科创编 2021.02.05。
(完整word版)人教版九年级英语课文原文word版
Unit1 How can we become good learners?How I Learned to Learn EnglishLast year， I did not like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacher spoke too quickly。
But I was afraid to ask questions because my pronunciation was very bad. So I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with this exciting and funny movie! So then I began to watch other English movies as well。
Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body language and the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning。
I also realized I could get the meaning by listening for just the key words. My pronunciation also improved by listening to the interesting conversations in English movies. I discovered that listening to something you are interested in is the secret to language learning. I also learned useful sentences like “It’s a piece of cake” or “It serves you right.” I did not understand these sentences at first。
人教版九年级英语全一册课文(完美版)
Unit1 How can we become good learners?How I Learned to Learn EnglishLast year, I did not like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacher spoke too quickly. But I was afraid to ask questions because my pronunciation was very bad. So I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with this exciting and funny movie! So then I began to watch other English movies as well. Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body language and the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning. I also realized I could get the meaning by listening for just the key words. My pronunciation also improved by listening to the interesting conversations in English movies. I discovered that listening to something you are interested in is the secret to language learning. I also learned useful sentences like “It’s a piece of cake”or “It serves you right.”I did not understand these sentences at first. But because I wanted to understand the story, I looked up the words in a dictionary.Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new words and more grammar. Then I can have a better understanding of English movies.P6 2bHow Can You Become a Successful Learner?Everyone is born with the ability to learn. But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in common.Creating an interest in what they learnStudies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something they are interested in. For example, if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to English songs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored.Practicing and learning from mistakesGood learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practice more. Remember, “use it or lose it”! Even if you learn something well, you will forget it unless you use it. Practice makes perfect. Good learners are also not afraid of making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight. He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes.Developing their study skillsIt is not enough to just study hard. You have to know how to study. Good learners find out the best ways to learn well. For example, they may take notes bywriting down key words or by drawing mind maps. Good learners also look for ways to review what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day or by explaining the information to another student.Asking questionsGood learners often ask questions during or after class. They even ask each other and try to find out the answers. Knowledge comes from questioning. Learning is a life-long journey because every day brings something new. Everything that you learn becomes a part of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learn well.Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!P13 3aFull Moon, Full FeelingsChinese people have been celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival and enjoying mooncakes for centuries. Mooncakes have the shape of a full moon on mid-autumn night. They carry people’s wishes to the families they love and miss.There are many traditional folk stories about this festival. However, most people think that the story of Chang’e is the most touching. Chang’e was Hou Yi’s beautiful wife. After Hou Yi shot down the nine suns, a goddess gave him a magic medicine to thank him. Whoever drank this could live forever, and Hou Yi planned to drink it with Chang’e. However, a bad man, Feng Meng, tried to steal the medicine when Hou Yi was not home. Chang’e refused to give it to him and drank it all. She became very light and flew up to the moon. Hou Yi was so sad that he called out her name to the moon every night. One night, he found that the moon was so bright and round that he could see his wife there. He quickly laid out her favorite fruits and desserts in the garden. How he wished that Chang’e could come back!After this, people started the tradition of admiring the moon and sharing mooncakes with their families.P12 4b Dear Xia Yu,Do you know that there are two special days for parents in America? One is Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May and the other is Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June. On these two days, American children oft en give gifts to their parents or take them out for lunch or dinner. Common gifts are flowers and cards for mothers and shirts or ties for fathers. I heard that it is becoming more and more popular to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in China. I wonder if children over there also give similar gift s to their parents. I believe that there are many ways to show our love. Actually, we don’t have to spend a lot of money. It is also a good idea to help parents to do something instead.JuneP14 2bThe Spirit of ChristmasMany would agree that when we think of Christmas, we probably think of gift s, Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But behind all these things lies the true meaning of Christmas: the importance of sharing and is perhaps the best example of this.A Christmas Carol is a famous novel written by Charles Dickens. It is about an old man named Scrooge who never laughs or smiles. He is mean and only thinks about himself, and doesn’t treat others nicely. He just cares about whether he can make more money. And he hates Christmas. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge sees the ghost of Jacob Marley, his dead business partner. Marley used to be just like Scrooge, so he was punished after he died. He warns Scrooge to change his ways if he doesn’t want to end up like him. He also tells Scrooge to expect three spirits to visit him.That night, three ghosts visit Scrooge. First, the Ghost of Christmas Past takes him back to his childhood and reminds Scrooge of his happier days as a child. Then the second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, takes him to see how others are spending Christmas this year. Everyone is happy, even poor people. The last one, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, takes him to the future. He sees that he is dead but nobody cares. Scrooge is so scared that he wakes up in his bed and finds out it is already the next morning on Christmas Day!He decides to change his life and promises to be a better person. He happily celebrates Christmas with his relatives. He also gives gift s to people in need. He now treats everyone with kindness and warmth, spreading love and joy everywhere he goes. And that is the true spirit of Christmas!Unit3 Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?UNIT 3 P19 3aFun Times Park —Always a Fun Time! [Alice and He Wei are in Space World] Alice: I wonder where we should go next. He Wei: How about that new ride over there? Alice: Oh ... it looks pretty scary.He Wei: Come on! I promise it’ll be fun! If you’re afraid, just shout or hold my hand. [After the ride]Alice: You were right, that was fun! I was scared at first, but shouting really did help. He Wei: See, that wasn’t so bad, right? You never know until you try something. Alice: Yes, I’m so glad I tried it. Now I know I can do it and it’s actually fun! He Wei: Do you want to go to Water World now?Alice: Sure, but I’m really hungry. Do you know where we can get some good food quickly? He Wei: Of course! I suggest Water City Restaurant in Water World. It’s a fast food place. It serves delicious hamburgers and hot dogs.Alice: That sounds perfect![On their way to Water City Restaurant, Alice and He Wei pass by Uncle Bob’s.]Alice: Oh, look! This restaurant looks interesting. It seems a rock band plays there every evening. He Wei: Maybe we can come here for dinner later. Let’s ask what time the band starts.[Alice and He Wei walk up to a staff person at the door.]He Wei: Excuse me, could you tell us when the band starts playing this evening? Staff: Eight o’clock. It’s always busy, so come a little earlier to get a table. He Wei: OK, thanks! P22 2bCould You Please ...?When you visit a foreign country, it is important to know how to ask for help politely. For example, “Where are the restrooms?”or “Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?”are similar requests for directions to a place. Both are correct English, but the first one sounds less polite. That is because it is a very direct question. It is not enough to just ask a question correctly. We also need to learn how to be polite by being less direct —or more indirect —when we ask for help.In English, as in Chinese, we change the way we speak when we talk with different people. The expressions you use might depend on whom you are speaking to or how well you know them. If you say to your teacher, “When is the school trip.’’, this might sound impolite. But if you say, “Excuse me, Mr. West. Do you know when the school trip is?’’, this will sound much more polite. However, it is all right to ask direct questions in some situations, like with your classmates.Usually polite questions are longer and include more language such as “Could you please ...?”or “Can I ask ...?”It sounds more polite to say, “Peter, could you please tell me your e-mail address?”than “Peter, tell me your e-mail address.”Sometimes we even need to spend time leading in to arequest. For example, with a stranger on the street, we might first say, “Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me”or “I’m sorry to trouble you, but ...”before asking for help.It might seem more difficult to speak politely than be direct. However, it is important to learn how to use proper language. This will also help you become better at English, or any other language you wish to speak.Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.P27 3aFrom Shy Girl to Pop Star1 For this month’s Young World magazine, I interviewed 19-year-old Asian pop star Candy Wang. Candy told me that she used to be really shy and took up singing to deal with her shyness. As she got better, she dared to sing in front of her class, and then for the whole school. Now she’s not shy anymore and loves singing in front of crowds.2 I asked Candy how life was different after she became famous. She explained that there are many good things, like being able to travel and meet new people all the time. “I didn’t use to be popular in school, but now I get tons of attention everywhere I go.”However, too much attention can also be a bad thing. “I always have to worry about how I appear to others and I have to be very careful about what I say or do. And I don’t have much private time anymore. Hanging out with friends is almost impossible for me now because there are always guards around me.”3 What does Candy have to say to all those young people who want to become famous? “Well,”she begins slowly, “you have to be prepared to give up your normal life. You can never imagine how difficult the road to success is. Many times I thought about giving up, but I fought on. You really require a lot of talent and hard work to succeed. Only a very small number of people make it to the top.”P30 2bHe Used to Cause a Lot of TroubleLi Wen is a normal 15-year-old boy who works hard in school and gets good grades. It is hard to believe that he used to be a “problem child”until a conversation with his parents influenced his way of thinking. Li Wen lives in the Sichuan countryside. As a small child, he seldom gave his parents any problems, and they were proud of him. However, _________, the boy’s life became more difficult. He had to move in with his grandmother.Li Wen began to cause problems for himself and his family. He was no longer interested in studying. He was oft en absent from classes, and he failed his examinations. Finally, his parents made a decision to send him to a boarding school. Li Wen no longer lived with his grandmother. He studied, ate and slept at the school, and he hated it. There were so many rules, and he used to keep breaking them. One day, he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school.__________The head teacher advised his parents to talk with their son in person. His parents took a 40-hour train ride and a five-hour bus ride to go back to their hometown. To Li Wen’s surprise, their conversation changed his life. “It was exactly what I needed,”he said. “My parents helped me to understand how much they had given me. They also told me that even though they couldn’t be there to take care of me, they were always thinking of me and would take pride in everything good that I did.___________. I realized that since my parents movedaway, I’ve been afraid of being alone, and have tried to make my parents pay more attention to me.”____________. He has been working hard and is now one of the best students in his class. His parents’love has made him feel good about himself. “It’s very important for parents to be there for their children,”Li Wen says.Unit5 What are the shirts made of? P35 3aThe Difficult Search for American Goods in the USIf you go to another country, what kinds of things would you buy? Would you buy a camera in Japan, some beautiful clothes in France, or a watch in Switzerland? No matter what you may buy, you might probably think those products were made in those countries. However, you could be wrong. Kang Jian is a 17-year-old student from Shanghai. Last year he went to visit his aunt and uncle in San Francisco. He found it interesting that so many products in the local shops were made in China. “I wanted to buy a toy car for my cousin, but even though most of the toys had American brands, they were made in China.”Toys are not the only things made in China. “I wanted to buy a pair of basketball shoes,”he explains. “But I had to visit five or six stores before finding a pair made in America!”He realized that Americans can hardly avoid buying products made in China. “In fact,”he continues, “there are so many things made in China —footballs, handbags, pet food, mobile phones. Even American flags are made in China!”Kang Jian thinks it’s great that China is so good at making these everyday things. However, he wishes that in the future China will also get better at making high-technology products that people can buy in all parts of the world.P38 2bBeauty in Common ThingsEach different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show the things that are important in life such as love, beauty and family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty.According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered with paper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes.Paper cutting has been around for over 1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, fish, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. The pieces are usually cute children or lively characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry. After drying, they are fired at a very high heat. They are then polished and painted. Finally, materials such aswood or paper are added to make different things. It takes several weeks to complete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty.Unit 6 When was it invented?P43 3aAn Accidental InventionDid you know that tea, the most popular drink in the world (after water), was invented by accident? Many people believe that tea was first drunk nearly 5,000 years ago. It is said that a Chinese ruler called Shen Nong first discovered tea as a drink. One day Shen Nong was boiling drinking water over an open fire. Some leaves from a tea plant fell into the water and remained there for some time. It produced a nice smell so he tasted the brown water anyway. It was quite delicious. In this way, one of the world’s favorite drinks was invented.More than 4,000 years later, Lu Yu, “the saint of tea”, mentioned Shen Nong in his book Cha Jing. The book describes how tea plants were grown and used to make tea. It also discusses where the finest tea leaves were produced and what kinds of water were used.It is believed that tea was brought to Korea and Japan during the 6th and 7th centuries. In England, tea didn’t appear until around 1660, but less than 100 years later, it had become the national drink. The tea trade from China to Western countries took place in the 19th century. This helped to spread the popularity of tea and the tea plant to more places around the world. Even though many people now know about tea culture, the Chinese are without doubt the ones who best understand the nature of tea.p46 2bDo You Know When Basketball Was Invented?Basketball is a much-loved and active sport more than 100 million people in over 200 countries. In China, you can sometimes see people playing basketball in parks, schools and even in factories.Basketball was invented by a Canadian doctor named James Naismith, who was born in 1861. When he was at college, his teacher asked the class to think of a game that can be played in the winter. Dr. Naismith created a game to be played inside on a hard floor. Dr. Naismith divided the men in his class into two teams and taught them to play his new game. The purpose of the game is for players to get a ball into the “basket”. Players on the same team must work together to help each other get the ball in the other team’s basket. At the same time, they need to stop the competing team from getting the ball into their own basket.It is believed that on December 21, 1891, the first basketball game in history was played. Then in 1936 in Berlin, it became an event at the Olympics. Today, the popularity of basketball has risen around the world, with many young people dreaming of becoming famous players. Basketball has not only become a popular sport to play, it has also become a more popular sport to watch.Although America’s NBA games are the most famous, the CBA games are becoming popular in China. The number of foreign players, including Chinese players, in the NBA has increased. And there are also more and more foreign players in the CBA. Many young people look up to these basketball heroes andwant to become like them. These stars encourage young people to work hard to achieve their dreams.Unit7 Teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes.P51 3aMom Knows BestWhen I was a tiny baby crying all night, my mom sang to me and stayed by my side When I was tired and hungry, she gave me food and warm arms to sleep in. When I was two running through the field, she made sure I was safe and kept me from danger When I fell and hurt myself, she gave me a hug and lifted me up When I was seven coughing badly, she said no ice-cream for meBut I talked back loudly, “I should be allowed to eat some! Give it to me now!”When I was nine watching scary movies, she said it’d give me awful dreams But I shouted back angrily, “I should be allowed to watch it! I’m not a baby!”When I was a teen going out with friends, she said, “Please be back by ten!”But I talked back again —“I should not be told what to do! I’m seventeen now!”Now I’m an adult, thinking back to those times I coughed for days after eating that ice-cream And had scary dreams after watching that film I was late for school from staying out past ten I regret talking back, not listening to Mom Mom knows best, and for me she wanted only the best!Should teenagers _________(ask) to move out when they start working? In many Western countries, teenagers_______ (allow) to move out at sixteen or seventeen. Their parents believe that theyshould__________ (educate) to take care of themselves from a young age. This way, when they_______ (start) working they can manage their own lives. However, in most Asian societies, the family unit is especially strong. So it is not common for teenagers to_______ (move) out. Chinese parents believe that it is better for children to live with parents who can_______(take) care of them. But the young should then look after their parents as they get older. That is why many Chinese adults ______(continue) to live with their parents.Should I Be Allowed to Make My Own Decisions?Many teenagers have hobbies. But sometimes these can get in the way of their schoolwork, and parents might worry about their success at school. Teenagers often think they should be allowed to practice their hobbies as much as they want. Do you agree?Liu Yu, a fifteen-year-old boy from Shandong, is a running star. He is on his school team and has always wanted to be a professional runner when he grows up. However, his parents won’t allow him to train so much. “Of course we want to see him achieve his dreams,”says Mr. Liu. “And we know how much he loves running.My wife and I have supported every one of his races. We have nothing against running! But we think our son needs to think about other possible jobs. He’s getting older now, so he needs to think about what will happen if he doesn’t end up a professional runner.”Liu Yu doesn’t really agree. “Well, I think I should be allowed to decide for myself,”he says. “My parents have always taught me how important it is to work hard at school and enter university. I understand this, but I’m serious about running. It’s the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do.”His parents believe that Liu Yu should study hard in the evenings so they don’t allow him to practice running at night. “Maybe he thinks it’s too strict or unfair,”says Mrs. Liu. “But we think we’re doing the right thing. He needsto spend more time on his homework because becoming a professional sports star is a difficult dream.”But Liu Yu still disagrees. “I know my parents care about me. They always talk about what will happen if I don’t succeed. But I will! I’m a quick runner! I think I should be allowed to make this choice myself. Only then will I have a chance to achieve my dream.”Unit8 It must belong to Carla.P59 3aWe live in a small town and almost everyone knows each other. It used to be very quiet and nothing much ever happened around here. However, these days, something unusual is happening in our town. Victor, a teacher at my school, is really nervous. When he was interviewed by the town newspaper, he said, “Every night we hear strange noises outside our window. My wife thinks that it could be an animal, but my friends and I think it must be teenagers having fun. My parents called the policemen, but they couldn’t find anything strange. They think it might be the wind. I don’t think so!”Victor’s next-door neighbor Helen is worried, too. “At first, I thought that it might be a dog, but I couldn’t see a dog, or anything else, either. So I guess it can’t be a dog. But then, what could it be?”One woman in the area saw something running away, but it was dark so she is not sure. “I think it was too big to be a dog,”she said. “Maybe it was a bear or a wolf.”Everyone in our town is feeling uneasy, and everyone has his or her own ideas. There must be something visiting the homes in our neighborhood, but what is it? We have no idea. Most people hope that this animal or person will simply go away, but I do not think that is going to happen. The noise-maker is having too much fun creating fear in the neighborhood.P62 2bStonehenge —Can Anyone Explain Why It Is There?Stonehenge, a rock circle, is not only one of Britain’s most famous historical places, but also one of its greatest mysteries. Every year it receives more than 750,000 visitors. Especially in June, people go to this place as they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year.For many years, historians believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods. However, historian Paul Stoker thinks this can’t be true because Stonehenge was built so many centuries ago. “The leaders arrived in England much later,”he points out.Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar. The large stones were put together in a certain way. On midsummer’s morning, the sun shines directly into the center of the stones. Other people believe the stones have a medical purpose. They think the stones can prevent illness while keeping people healthy. “As you walk there, you can feel the energy from your feet climb up your body,”said one visitor. No one is sure what Stonehenge was used for, but most agree that the position of the stones must be for a special purpose. Some think it might be a burial place, or a place to honor ancestors. Others think it was built to celebrate a victory over an enemy. Stonehenge was built slowly over a long period of time. Most historians believe it must be almost 5,000 years old. One of the greatest mysteries is how it was built because the stones are so big and heavy. In 2001, a group of English volunteers tried to build anotherStonehenge, but they couldn’t. “We don’t really know who built Stonehenge,”says Paul Stoker. “And perhaps we might never know, but we do know they must have been hardworking —and great planners!”Unit 9 I like music that I can dance to.P67 3aWhat Do You Feel Like Watching Today?While some people only stick to one kind of movie, I like to watch different kinds depending on how I feel that day.When I’m down or tired, I prefer movies that can cheer me up. Comedies like Men in Black or cartoons like Kungfu Panda have funny dialogues and usually have a happy ending. The characters may not be perfect, but they try their best to solve their problems. After watching them, I’m filled with hope again and the problems I have suddenly seem less serious. Laughing for two hours is a good way to relax!I don’t watch dramas or documentaries when I’m sad or tired. Dramas like Titanic make me feel evensadder. Documentaries like March of the Penguins which provide plenty of information about a certain subject can be interesting, but when I’m tired I don’t want to think too much. I don’t mind action movies like Spider-Man when I’m too tired to think. I can just shut off my brain, sit back and enjoy watching an exciting superhero who always saves the world just in time.Once in a while, I like to watch movies that are scary, like horror movies or thrillers. Movies like The Ring or The Shining can be fun, but I’m too scared to watch them alone. I always bring a friend who isn’t afraid of these kinds of movies.P70 2bSad but BeautifulLast night one of my Chinese friends took me to a concert of Chinese folk music. The piece which was played on the erhu especially moved me. The music was strangely beautiful, but under the beauty I sensed a strong sadness and pain. The piece had a simple name, “Moon Reflected on Second Spring”, but was one of the most moving pieces of music that I’ve ever heard. The erhu sounded like it was crying, and I almost cried alongwith it as I listened. Later I looked up the history of “Moon Reflected on Second Spring”, and I began to understand the sadness in the music.The music was written by Abing, a folk musician who was born in the city of Wuxi in 1893. Just one year later, his mother died. Abing’s father taught him to play many musical instruments, such as the drums, dizi and erhu, and by age 17, Abing was known for his musical ability. However, after his father died, Abing’s life grew worse. He was very poor, caught a serious illness and became blind. For several years, he had no home. He lived on the streets and played music to make money. Even after Abing got married and had a home again, he continued to sing and play in the city streets. He performed in this way for many years.Abing’s amazing musical skills made him very popular during his lifetime. By the end of his life, he could play over 600 pieces of music, many of which he wrote himself. It is a pity that only six pieces of music in total were recorded for the future world to hear, but his popularity continues to this day. Today, Abing’s。
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Unit1 How can we become good learners?欧阳歌谷（2021.02.01）How I Learned to Learn EnglishLast year, I did not like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacherspoke too quickly. But I was afraid to ask questions because my pronunciation wasvery bad. So I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with thisexciting and funny movie! So then I began to watch other English movies as well.Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body languageand the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning. I also realized I couldget the meaning bylistening for just the key words. My pronunciation also improvedby listening to 欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1the interesting conversations in English movies. I discovered that listeningto something you are interested in is the secret to language learning. I also learned usefulsentences like “It’s a piece of cake” or “It serves you right.” I didnot understand these sentences at first. But because I wanted tounderstand the story, I looked up the words in a dictionary.Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new wordsand more grammar. Then I can have a better understanding of English movies.P6 2bHow Can You Become a Successful Learner?Everyone is born with the ability to learn.But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Researchshows that successful learners have some good habits in common.Creating an interest in what they learn欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1Studies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active andit is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners oftenconnect what they need to learn with something they are interested in. For example,if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to Englishsongs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored.Practicing and learning from mistakesGood learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practicemore. Remember, “use it or lose it”! Even if you learn something well, you willforget it unless you use it. Practice makes perfect. Good learners are also not afraidof making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight.He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes.Developing their study skills欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1It is not enough to just study hard. You have to know how to study. Good learnersfind out the best ways to learn well. For example, they may take notes by writingdown key words or by drawing mind maps. Good learners also look for ways toreview what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day orby explaining the information to another student.Asking questionsGood learners oft en ask questions during or after class.They even ask each other and try to find out the answers.Knowledge comes from questioning.Learning is a life-long journey because every day bringssomething new. Everything that you learn becomes apart of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learnwell.P8 self check 1Practice develop remember prepare takeuntil worry everything stressed exercises年2月1Are you________ out each time you have a test? You don’t have to beifyou_______smart study skills. Remember to________ notesin class and review them on your own or with friends after class. Thenwhat you learned by doing_____. Try to study and________information bit by bit instead of waiting__________ the lastminute to study_________ at once. If you________ well for a test,then there’s nothing to_________ about!Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!P133aFull Moon, Full FeelingsChinese people have been celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival and enjoyingmooncakes for centuries. Mooncakes have the shape of a full moon on欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1mid-autumn night. They carry people’s wishes to the families they love and miss.There are many traditional folk stories about this festival. However, most peoplethink that the story of Chang’e is the most touching. Chang’e was Hou Yi’s beautifulwife. After Hou Yi shot down the nine suns, a goddess gave him a magic medicineto thank him. Whoever drank this could live forever, and Hou Yi planned to drinkit with Chang’e. However, abad man, Feng Meng, tried to steal the medicine whenHou Yi was not home. Chang’e refused to give it to him and drank it all. She becamevery light and flew up to the moon. Hou Yi was so sad that he called out her nameto the moon every night. One night, he found that themoon was so bright and round that he could see his wifethere. He quickly laid out her favorite fruits and dessertsin the garden. How he wished that Chan g’e could comeback!After this, people started the tradition of admiring themoon and sharing mooncakes with their families.欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1P12 4bDear Xia Yu,Do you know that there are two special days for parents in America? One isMother’s Day on the second Sunday of M ay and the other is Father’s Day onthe third Sunday of June. On these two days, American children oft en give giftsto their parents or take them out for lunch or dinner. Common gifts are flowersand cards for mothers and shirts or ties for fathers.I heard that it is becomingmore and more popular to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in China. Iwonder if children over there also give similar gift s to their parents. I believe thatthere are many ways to show our love. Actually, we don’t have to spend a l ot ofmoney. It is also a good idea to help parents to do something instead.JuneP14 2b欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1The Spirit of ChristmasMany would agreethat when we think ofChristmas, we probably think of gift s,Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But behindall these things lies the true meaning ofChristmas: the importance of sharing andis perhapsthe best example of this.A Christmas Carol is a famous novel written by Charles Dickens. It is about an oldman named Scrooge who never laughs or smiles. He is mean and only thinks abouthimself, and doesn’t treat others nicely. He just cares about whether he can makemore money. And he hates Christmas. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge sees the ghostof Jacob Marley, his dead business partner. Marley used to be just like Scrooge, sohe was punished after he died. He warns Scrooge to change his ways if he doesn’twant to end up like him. He also tells Scrooge to expect three spirits to visit him.That night, three ghosts visit Scrooge. First, the Ghost of Christmas Past takeshim back欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1to his childhood and reminds Scrooge of his happier days as a child.Then the second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, takes him to see howothers are spending Christmas this year. Everyone ishappy, even poor people. The last one, the Ghost ofChristmas Yet to Come, takes him to the future. Hesees that he is dead but nobody cares. Scrooge is soscared that he wakes up in his bed and finds out it isalready the nextmorning on Christmas Day!He decides to change his life and promises to be abetter person. He happily celebrates Christmas withhis relatives. He also gives gift s to people in need.He now treats everyone with kindness and warmth,spreading love and joy everywhere he goes. And thatis the true spirit of Christmas!P16 self check 1garden spread between treats business lay relativesMany Western countries celebrate Easter. This holiday is always ona欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1Sunday__________March 22nd and April 25th. It celebrates thebirth of new life. Hens________eggs, giving birth to life. So an eggis a symbol of new life. A popular activity during Easter is to hide eggsaround your home or_________for friends or________ to find.These can be real eggs, but they are more often chocolate eggs. Notonly do people________them around in different hiding places foran egg hunt, but they also give out these_________as gifts. So justlike Christmas, Easter creates good________for supermarkets andchocolate stores.Unit3Could you please tell mewhere the restrooms are?UNIT 3P193aFunTimesPark — Always a Fun Time!欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1[Alice and He Wei are in Space World]Alice: I wonder where we should go next.He Wei: How about that new ride over there?Alice: Oh ... it looks pretty scary.He Wei: Come on! I promise it’ll be fun! If you’re afraid, just shout or hold my hand.[After the ride]Alice: You were right, that was fun! I was scared at first, but shouting really didhelp.He Wei: See, that wasn’t so bad, right? You never know until you try something.Alice: Yes, I’m so glad I tried it. Now I know I can do it and it’s actually fun!He Wei: Do you want to go to Water World now?Alice: Sure, but I’m really hungry. Do you kno w where we can get some goodfood quickly?欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1He Wei: Of course! I suggest Water City Restaurant in Water World. It’s a fastfood place. It serves delicious hamburgers and hot dogs.Alice: That sounds perfect![On their way to Water City Restaurant, Alice and H e Wei pass by Uncle Bob’s.]Alice: Oh, look! This restaurant looks interesting. It seems a rock band playsthere every evening.He Wei: Maybe we can come here for dinner later. Let’s ask what time the bandstarts.[Alice and He Wei walk up to a staff person at the door.]He Wei: Excuse me, could you tell us when the band starts playing this evening?Staff: Eight o’clock. It’salways busy, so come a little earlierto get a table.He Wei: OK, thanks!P22 2b欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1Could You Please ...?When you visit a foreign country, it isimportant to know how to ask for helppolitely. For example, “Where are therestrooms?” or “Could you please tell mewhere the restrooms are?” are similar requests for directions to a place. Both arecorrect English, but the first one sounds less polite. That isbecause it is a verydirect question. It is not enough to just ask a question correctly. We also needto learn how to be polite by being less direct — or more indirect —when weask for help.In English, as in Chinese, we change the way we speak when we talk with differentpeople. The expressions you use might depend on whom you are speaking to orhow well you know them. If you say to your teacher, “When is the school trip.’’, this might sound impolite. But if you say, “Excuse me, Mr. West. Do you knowwhen the school trip is?’’, this will sound much more polite. However, it is all rightto ask direct questions in some situations, 欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1like with your classmates.Usually polite questions are longer and include more language such as “Could youplease ...?” or “Can I ask ...?” It sounds more polite to say, “Peter, could you pleasetell me your e-mail address?” than “Peter, tell me your e-mail address.” Sometimeswe even need to spend time leading in to a request. For example, with a strangeron the street, we might first say, “Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me” or “I’msorry to trouble you, but ...” before asking for help.It might seem more difficult to speak politely than be direct. However, it is importantto learn how to use proper language. This will also help you become better at English,or any other language you wish to speak.Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.P273a欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1From Shy Girl to Pop Star1 For this month’s Young World magazine, I interviewed 19-year-old Asian popstar Candy Wang. Candy told me that she used to be really shy and took up singingto deal with her shyness. As she got better, she dared to sing in front of her class,and then for the whole school. Now she’s not shy anymore and loves singing infront of crowds.2 I asked Candy how life was different after she became famous. She explainedthat there are many good things, like being able to travel and meet new peopleall the time. “I didn’t use to be popular in school, but now I get tons of attentioneverywhere I go.” However, too much attention can also be a bad thing. “Ialways have to worry about how I appear to others and I have to be very carefulabout what I say or do. And I don’t have muchprivate time anymore. Hangingout with friends is almost impossible for me now becausethere are always guards arou nd me.”欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月13 What does Candy have to say to all those young peoplewho want to become famous? “Well,” she begins slowly,“you have to be prepared to give up your normal life. Youcan never imagine how difficult the road to success is.Many times I thought about giving up, but I fought on.You really require a lot of talent and hard work to succeed.Only a very small number of people make it to the top.”P30 2bHe Used to Cause a Lot of TroubleLi Wen is a normal 15-year-old boy whoworks hard in school and gets good grades.It is hard to believe that he used to be a “problem child” until a conversation withhis parents influenced his way of thinking. Li Wen lives in the Sichuan countryside.As a small child, he seldom gave his parents any problems, and they were proud ofhim. However, _________, the boy’s life became more difficult. He had to movein with his grandmother.欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1Li Wen began to cause problems for himself and his family. He was no longer interestedin studying. He was oft en absent from classes, and he failed hisexaminations.Finally, his parents made a decision to send him to a boarding school. Li Wen nolonger lived with his grandmother. He studied, ate and slept at the school, and hehated it. There were so many rules, and he used to keep breaking them. One day,he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school. __________The head teacher advised his parents to talk with their son in person. His parentstook a 40-hour train ride and a five-hour bus ride to go back to their hometown.To Li Wen’s surprise, their conversa tion changed his life. “It was exactly what Ineeded,” he said. “My parents helped me to understand how much they had givenme. They also told me that even though they couldn’t be there to take care of me,they were always thinking of me and would take pride in everything good that Idid.___________. I realized that since my parents moved away, 欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1I’ve been afraid ofbeing alone, and have tried to make myparents pay more attention to me.”____________. He has been working hard and isnow one of the best students in his class. Hisparents’ love has made him feel good abouthimself. “It’s very important for parents to bethere for their children,” Li Wen says.P31 2ebe proud of/take pride in make a decision/decide not like/hateno longer/not ... anymore change/influence look after/take care ofLi Wen is a good student, son and grandson. However, he used to cause alot of trouble for his parents. When his parents moved to work in anothercity, they could not be at home to____________ him. So he was___________ interested in studying and missed classes. Then his parents________to send him to a boarding school and he________it. In the end, his teacher advised his parents to talk with their son and thisconversation____________ his life. He realized that his parents欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1would__________everything good that he did. Now he is one of the beststudents in his class.Unit5What are the shirts made of?P353aThe Difficult Search forAmerican Goods in the USIf you go to another country, what kinds of thingswould you buy? Would you buy a camera in Japan, some beautiful clothes in France,or a watch in Switzerland? No matter what you may buy, you might probably thinkthose products were made in those countries. However, you could be wrong. KangJian is a 17-year-old student from Shanghai. Last year he went to visit his aunt anduncle in San Francisco. He found it interesting that so many products in the local shopswere made in China. “I wanted to buy a toy car for my cousin, but even though mostof the toys had American brands,they were made in China.”Toys are not the only things made in China. “I wanted to buy a pair of basketballshoes,”欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1he explains. “But I had to visit five or six stores before finding a pair madein America!” He realized that Americans can hardly avoid buying products madein China. “In fact,” he continues, “there are so many things made in China —footballs, handbags, pet food, mobile phones. Even American flag s are made inChina!” Kang Jian thinks it’s great that China is so good at making these everydaythings. However, he wishes that in the future China will also get better at makinghigh-technologyproducts that people can buy in all parts of the world.P38 2bBeauty in Common ThingsEach different part of China has itsown special forms of traditional art.These usually try to show the things that are important in life such as love, beautyand family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turnedinto objects of beauty.According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used byZhuge Kongming. He sent 欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1them out to ask for help when introuble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and othercelebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered withpaper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the airlike small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as brightsymbols of happiness and good wishes.Paper cutting has been around for over1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficultto do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors.The most common pictures are flowers, fish, animals, andthings about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, theyare put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes forgood luck and a happy new year.Chinese clay art is famous becausethe clay pieces are so small but they look very real. Thepieces are usually cute children or lively characters froma Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces arecarefully shaped by hand from a欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1very special kind ofclay and then allowed to air-dry. Afterdrying, they arefired at a very high heat. They are then polished and painted. Finally, materialssuch as wood or paper are added to make different things. It takes several weeks tocomplete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinesepeople have for life and beauty.P39 2dsuch as turn ... into send out cover with rise into put ... on1. People used to sky lanterns when they were introuble. But today, people light the lanterns and watch them_______the sky with their wishes.2. The art of paper cutting_______ a simple thing like a pieceof paper________ a beautiful piece of art. People often_________these art pieces_____ the doors, windowsand walls of their homes to celebrate the Spring Festival.3. To make Chinese clay art, the clay is shaped by hand into things__________cute欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1children or characters from Chinese fairy talesand stories. They are then______ paint.Unit 6 When was it invented?P433aAn Accidental InventionDid you know that tea, the most popular drink in the world (after water), wasinvented by accident? Many people believe that tea was first drunk nearly 5,000years ago. It is said that a Chinese ruler called Shen Nong first discovered tea asa drink. One day Shen Nong was boiling drinking water over an open fire. Someleaves from a tea plant fell into the water and remained there for some time. Itproduced a nice smell so he tasted the brownwater anyway. It was quite delicious.In this way, one of the world’s favorite drinks was invented.More than 4,000 years later, Lu Yu, “the saint of tea”,mentioned Shen Nong in his book Cha Jing. The bookdescribes how tea plants were grown and used to maketea. It also欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1discusses where the finest tea leaves wereproduced and what kinds of water were used.It is believed that tea was brought to Korea and Japanduring the 6th and 7th centuries. In England, tea didn’tappear until around 1660, but less than 100 years later,it had become the national drink. The tea trade fromChina to Western countries took place in the 19th century. This helped to spreadthe popularity of tea and the tea plant to more places around the world. Eventhough many people now know about tea culture, the Chinese are without doubtthe ones who best understand the nature of tea.P444cThe telephone (invent) by Alexander Graham Bell. He_______(born) in 1847. Alexander_____ (work) on the invention of thetelephone with Thomas Watson. In 1875, Alexander______ (learn) tosend musical notes through an instrument similar to a telephone. Finally, thetelephone________(invent) in 1876. The first sentence that_______ (say)on the欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1telephone by Alexander was “Mr. Watson, come here; I want to see you.”Today thetelephone____________ (use) around the world.P451dThe History of Potato ChipsDid you know that potato chips were invented by mistake? Potato chips____________by a cook called George Crum. They were invented in________. George Crum cut the potatoes really, really__________and then cooked them for a long time until they were__________ . Andhe put lots of salt on them so they were____________ .p46 2bDo You Know When BasketballWas Invented?欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1Basketball is a much-loved and active sportmore than 100 million people in over 200 countries. In China, you can sometimessee people playing basketball in parks, schools and even in factories.Basketball was invented by a Canadian doctor named James Naismith, who wasborn in 1861. When he was at college, his teacher asked the class to think of a gamethat can be played in the winter. Dr. Naismith created a game to be played inside ona hard floor. Dr. Naismith divided the men in his class into two teams and taughtthem to play his new game. The purpose of the game is for players to get a ball intothe “basket”. Players on the same team must work together to help each other getthe ball in the other team’s basket. At the same time, they need to stop the competingteam from getting the ball into their own basket.It is believed that on December 21, 1891, the first basketball game in history was played.Then in 1936 inBerlin, it became an event at the Olympics. Today, the popularity欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1ofbasketball has risen around the world, with many young people dreaming ofbecoming famous players. Basketball has not only become a popular sport to play,it has also become a more popular sport to watch.Although Ame rica’s NBA games are the most famous,the CBA games are becoming popular in China. The number of foreign players, including Chinese players,in the NBA has increased. And there are also more andmore foreign players in the CBA. Many young peoplelook up to these basketball heroes and want to becomelike them. These stars encourage young people to workhard to achieve their dreams.P48 Self Check 1divide doubt mention nearly produce suddenIt is often difficult to decide on the inventor of certain inventions. This is because sometimes a few people may_______things which are_______the same. Opinions are欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1then_______ about who came up with the idea first. Some inventions can also all ofa_______lead to other inventions. So some people_______whether the inventor came up with the idea himself or herself. They think that the inventor used someone else’s idea to create his or her invention. That is why books or websites usually ________more than one inventor when givinginformation about inventions.Unit7 Teenagers should be allowedto choose their own clothes.P51 3aMom Knows BestWhen I was a tiny baby crying all night, my mom sang to me and stayed by my sideWhen I was tired and hungry, she gave me food and warm arms to sleep inWhen I was two running through the field, she made sure I was safe and kept me fromdanger欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1When I fell and hurt myself, she gave me a hug and lifted me upWhen I was seven coughing badly, she said no ice-cream for meBut I talked back loudly, “I should be allowed to eat some! Give it to me now!”When I was nine watching scary movies, she said it’d give me awful dreams But I shouted back angrily, “I should be allowed to watch it! I’m not a baby!”When I was a teen going out with friends, she said, “Please beback by ten!”But I talked back again —“I should not be told what to do!I’m seventeen now!”Now I’m an adult, thinking back to those timesI coughed for days after eating that ice-creamAnd had scary dreams after watching that filmI was late for school from staying out past tenI regret talking back, not listening to Mom欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1Mom knows best, and for me she wanted only the best!P52 4bShould teenagers _________(ask) to move out when they start working? In manyWestern countries, teenagers_______ (allow) to move out at sixteen orseventeen. Their parents believe that they should__________ (educate) to takecare of themselves from a young age. This way, when they_______ (start) workingthey can manage their own lives. However, in most Asian societies, the family unitis especially strong. So it is not common forteenagers to_______ (move) out.Chinese parents believe that it is better for children to live with parents who can_______(take) care of them. But the young should then look after their parentsas they get older. That is why many Chinese adults ______(continue) to livewith their parents.P54 2bShould I Be Allowed to MakeMy Own Decisions?欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1Many teenagers have hobbies. But sometimes these can get in the way of theirschoolwork, and parents might worry about their success at school. Teenagersoften think they should be allowed to practice their hobbies as much as they want.Do you agree?Liu Yu, a fifteen-year-old boy from Shandong, isa running star. He is on his school team and hasalways wanted to be a professional runner whenhe grows up. However, his parents won’t allowhim to train so much. “Of course we want tosee him achieve his dreams,” says Mr. Liu. “Andwe know how much he loves running. My wifeand I have supported every one of his races. Wehave nothing against running! But we think ourson needs tothink about other possible jobs. He’s getting older now, so he needsto think about what will happen if he doesn’t end up a professional runner.”Liu Yu doesn’t really agree. “Well, I think I should be allowed to decide for myself,”he says. “My parents have always taught me how important it is to work hard a tschool and enter欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1university. I understand this, but I’m serious about running. It’sthe only thing I’ve ever wanted to do.”His parents believe that Liu Yu should study hard in the evenings so they don’tallow him to practice running at night. “Maybe he thinks it’s too strict or unfair,”says Mrs. Liu. “But we think we’re doing the right thing. He needs to spend moretime on his homework because becoming a professional sports star is a difficultdream.”But Liu Yu still disagrees. “I know my parents care about me. They always talkabout what will happen if I don’t succeed. But I will! I’m a quick runner! I thinkI should be allowed to make this choice myself. Only then will I have a chance toachieve my dream.”Unit8 It must belong to Carla.P593aWe live in a small town and almost everyone knows each other. It used to be veryquiet欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1and nothing much ever happened around here. However, these days, somethingunusual is happening in our town. Victor, a teacher at my school, is reallynervous. When he was interviewed by th e town newspaper, he said, “Every nightwe hear strange noises outside our window. My wife thinks that it could be ananimal, but my friends and I think it must be teenagers having fun. My parentscalled the policemen, but they couldn’t find anything strange. They think it mightbe the wind. I don’t think so!”Victor’s next-door neighbor Helen is worried, too. “At first, I thought that it mightbe a dog, but I couldn’t see a dog, or anything else, either. So I guess it can’t be adog. But then, what could it be?” One woman in the area saw something runningaway, but it was dark so she is not sure. “I think it was toobig to be a dog,” she said. “Maybe it was a bear or a wolf.”Everyone in our town is feeling uneasy, and everyone hashis or her own ideas. There must be something visitingthe homes in our neighborhood, but what is it? We haveno idea.欧阳歌谷创编 2021年2月1。
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Unit1 How can we become good learners?How I Learned to Learn EnglishLast year, I did not like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacherspoke too quickly. But I was afraid to ask questions because my pronunciation wasvery bad. So I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with thisexciting and funny movie! So then I began to watch other English movies as well.Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body languageand the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning. I also 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04realized I couldget the meaning bylistening for just the key words. My pronunciation also improvedby listening to the interesting conversations in English movies. I discovered that listeningto something you are interested in is the secret to language learning. I also learned usefulsentences like “It’s a piece of cake” or “It serves you right.” I didnot understand these sen tences at first. But because I wanted tounderstand the story, I looked up the words in a dictionary.Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new wordsand more grammar. Then I can have a better understanding of English movies.P6 2bHow Can You Become a Successful Learner?Everyone is born with the ability to learn.But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Researchshows that successful learners have some 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04good habits in common.Creating an interest in what they learnStudies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active andit is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners oftenconnect what they need to learn with something they are interested in. For example,if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to Englishsongs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored.Practicing and learning from mistakesGood learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practicemore. Remember, “use it or lose it”! Even if you learn something well, you willforget it unless you use it. Practice makes perfect. Good learners are also not afraidof making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04overnight.He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes.Developing their study skillsIt is not enough to just study hard. You have to know how to study. Good learnersfind out the best ways to learn well. For example, they may take notes by writingdown key words or by drawing mind maps. Good learners also look for ways toreview what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day orby explaining the information to another student.Asking questionsGood learners oft en ask questions during or after class.They even ask each other and try to find out the answers.Knowledge comes from questioning.Learning is a life-long journey because every day bringssomething new. Everything that you learn becomes apart of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learnwell.欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04P8 self check 1you_______smart study skills. Remember to________ notesin class and review them on your own or with friends after class. Thenwhat you learned by doing_____. Try to study and________information bit by bit instead of waiting__________ the lastminute tostudy_________ at once. If you________ well for a test,then there’s nothing to_________ about!Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!P133aFull Moon, Full Feelings欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04Chinese people have been celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival and enjoyingmooncakes for centuries. Mooncakes have the shape of a full moon on mid-autumn night. They carry people’s wishes to the families they love and miss.There are many traditional folk stories about this festival. However, most peoplethink that the story of Chang’e is the most touching. Chang’e was Hou Yi’s beautifulwife. After Hou Yi shot down the nine suns, a goddess gave him a magic medicineto thank him. Whoever drank this could live forever, and Hou Yi planned to drinkit with Chang’e. However, abad man, Feng Meng, tried to steal the medicine whenHou Yi was not home. Chang’e refused to give it to him and drank it all. She becamevery light and flew up to the moon. Hou Yi was so sad that he called out her nameto the moon every night. One night, he found that themoon was so bright and round that he could see his wifethere. He quickly laid out her favorite fruits and欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04dessertsin the garden. How he wished tha t Chang’e could comeback!After this, people started the tradition of admiring themoon and sharing mooncakes with their families.P12 4bDear Xia Yu,Do you know that there are two special days for parents in America? One isMother’s Day on the second Sunday of May and the other is Father’s Day onthe third Sunday of June. On these two days, American children oft en give giftsto their parents or take them out for lunch or dinner. Common gifts are flowersand cards for mothers and shirts or ties for fathers. I heard that it is becomingmore and more popular to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in China. Iwonder if children over there also give similar gift s to their parents. I believe thatthere are many ways to欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04show our love. Actually, we don’t have to spe nd a lot ofmoney. It is also a good idea to help parents to do something instead.JuneP14 2bThe Spirit of ChristmasMany would agreethat when we think ofChristmas, we probably think of gift s,Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But behindall these things lies the true meaning ofChristmas: the importance of sharing andis perhapsthe best example of this.A Christmas Carol is a famous novel written by Charles Dickens. It is about an oldman named Scrooge who never laughs or smiles. He is mean and only thinks abo uthimself, and doesn’t treat others nicely. He just cares about whether he can makemore money. And he hates Christmas. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge sees the欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04ghostof Jacob Marley, his dead business partner. Marley used to be just like Scrooge, sohe was punished after he died. He warns Scrooge to change his ways if he doesn’twant to end up like him. He also tells Scrooge to expect three spirits to visit him.That night, three ghosts visit Scrooge. First, the Ghost of Christmas Past takeshim back to his childhood and reminds Scrooge of his happier days as a child.Then the second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, takes him to see howothers are spending Christmas this year. Everyone ishappy, even poor people. The last one, the Ghost ofChristmas Yet to Come, takes him to the future. Hesees that he is dead but nobody cares. Scrooge is soscared that he wakes up in his bed and finds out it isalready the nextmorning on Christmas Day!He decides to change his life and promises to be abetter person. He happily欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04celebrates Christmas withhis relatives. He also gives gift s to people in need.He now treats everyone with kindness and warmth,spreading love and joy everywhere he goes. And thatis the true spirit of Christmas!P16 self check 1Many Western countries celebrate Easter. This holiday is always onaSunday__________March 22nd and April 25th. It celebrates thebirth of new life. Hens________eggs, giving birth to life. So an eggis a symbol of new life. A popular activity during Easter is to hide eggsaround your home or_________for friends or________ to find.These can be real eggs, but they are more often chocolate eggs. Notonly do people________them around in different hiding places foran egg hunt, but they also give 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04out these_________as gifts. So justlike Christmas, Easter creates good________for supermarkets andchocolate stores.Unit3Could you please tell mewhere the restrooms are?UNIT 3P193aFunTimesPark — Always a Fun Time![Alice and He Wei are in Space World]Alice: I wonder where we should go next.He Wei: How about that new ride over there?Alice: Oh ... it looks pretty scary.He Wei: Come on! I promise it’ll be fun! If you’re afraid, just shout or hold my hand.欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04[After the ride]Alice: You were right, that was fun! I was scared at first, but shouting really didhelp.He Wei: See, that wasn’t so bad, right? You never know until you try something.Alice: Yes, I’m so glad I tried it. Now I know I can do it and it’s actually fun!He Wei: Do you want to go to Water World now?Alice: Sure, but I’m really hungry. Do y ou know where we can get some goodfood quickly?He Wei: Of course! I suggest Water City Restaurant in Water World. It’s a fastfood place. It serves delicious hamburgers and hot dogs.Alice: That sounds perfect![On their way to Water City Restaurant, Alice and He Wei pass by Uncle Bob’s.]欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04Alice: Oh, look! This restaurant looks interesting. It seems a rock band playsthere every evening.He Wei: Maybe we can come here for dinner later. Let’s ask what time the bandstarts.[Alice and He Wei walk up to a staff person at the door.]He Wei: Excuse me, could you tell us when the band starts playing this evening?Staff: Eight o’clock. It’salways busy, so come a little earlierto get a table.He Wei: OK, thanks!P22 2bCould You Please ...?When you visit a foreign country, it isimportant to know how to ask for helppolitely. For example, “Where are therestrooms?” or “Could you please tell欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04mewhere the restrooms are?” are similar requests for directions to a place. Both arecorrect English, but the first one sounds less polite. That isbecause it is a verydirect question. It is not enough to just ask a question correctly. We also needto learn how to be polite by being less direct — or more indirect — when weask for help.In English, as in Chinese, we change the way we speak when we talk with differentpeople. The expressions you use might depend on whom you are speaking to orhow well you know them. If you say to your teacher, “When is the school trip.’’, this might sound impolite. But if you say, “Excuse me, Mr. West. Do you k nowwhen the school trip is?’’, this will sound much more polite. However, it is all rightto ask direct questions in some situations, like with your classmates.Usually polite questions are longer and include more language such as “Could 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04youplease ...?” or “Can I ask ...?” It sounds more polite to say, “Peter, could you pleasetell me your e-mail address?” than “Peter, tell me your e-mail address.” Sometimeswe even need to spend time leading in to a request. For example, with a strangeron the street, we might fi rst say, “Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me” or “I’msorry to trouble you, but ...” before asking for help.It might seem more difficult to speak politely than be direct. However, it is importantto learn how to use proper language. This will also help you become better at English,or any other language you wish to speak.Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.P273aFrom Shy Girl to Pop Star1 For this month’s Young World magazine, I interviewed 19-year-old Asian欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04popstar Candy Wang. Candy told me that she used to be really shy and took up singingto deal with her shyness. As she got better, she dared to sing in front of her class,and then for the whole school. Now she’s not shy anymore and loves singing infront of crowds.2 I asked Candy how life was different after she became famous. She explainedthat there are many good things, like being able to travel and meet new peopleall the time. “I didn’t use to be popular in sc hool, but now I get tons ofatt entioneverywhere I go.” However, too much attention can also be a bad thing. “Ialways have to worry about how I appear to others and I have to be very carefulabout what I say or do. And I don’t have muchprivate time anymore. Hangingout with friends is almost impossible for me now becausethere are always guard s around me.”欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.043 What does Candy have to say to all those young peoplewho want to become famous? “Well,” she begins slowly,“you have to be prepared to give up your normal life. Youcan never imagine how difficult the road to success is.Many times I thought about giving up, but I fought on.You really require a lot of talent and hard work to succeed.Only a very small number of people make it to the top.”P30 2bHe Used to Cause a Lot of TroubleLi Wen is a normal 15-year-old boy whoworks hard in school and gets good grades.It is hard to believe that he used to be a “problem child” until a conversation withhis parents influenced his way of thinking. Li Wen lives in the Sichuan countryside.As a small child, he seldom gave his parents any problems, and they were proud ofhim. However, _________, the boy’s life became more difficult. He had to 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04movein with his grandmother.Li Wen began to cause problems for himself and his family. He was no longer interestedin studying. He was oft en absent from classes, and he failed his examinations.Finally, his parents made a decision to send him to a boarding school. Li Wen nolonger lived with his grandmother. He studied, ate and slept at the school, and hehated it. There were so many rules, and he used to keep breaking them. One day,he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school. __________The head teacher advised his parents to talk with their son in person. His parentstook a 40-hour train ride and a five-hour bus ride to go back to their hometown.To Li Wen’s surprise, their conversation changed his life. “It was exactly what Ineeded,” he said. “My parents helped me to understand how much they had givenme. Th ey also told me that even though they couldn’t be there to take care of 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04me,they were always thinking of me and would take pride in everything good that Idid.___________. I realized that since my parents moved away, I’ve been afraid ofbeing alone, and have tried to make myparents pay more att ention to me.”____________. He has been working hard and isnow one of the best students in his class. Hisparents’ love has made him feel good abouthimself. “It’s very important for parents to bethere for their children,” Li Wen says.P31 2etrouble for his parents. When his parents moved to work in anothercity, they could not be at home to____________ him. So he was___________ interested in studying and missed classes. Then his parents________to send him to a 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04boarding school and he________it. In the end, his teacher advised his parents to talk with their son and thisconversation____________ his life. He realized that his parents would__________everything good that he did. Now he is one of the beststudents in his class.Unit5What are the shirts made of?P353aThe Difficult Search forAmerican Goods in the USIf you go to another country, what kinds of thingswould you buy? Would you buy a camera in Japan, some beautiful clothes in France,or a watch in Switzerland? No matter what you may buy, you might probably thinkthose products were made in those countries. However, you could be wrong. KangJian is a 17-year-old student from Shanghai. Last year he went to visit his aunt anduncle in San Francisco. He欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04found it interesting that so many products in the local shopswere m ade in China. “I wanted to buy a toy car for my cousin, but even though mostof the toys had American brands,they were made in China.”Toys are not the only things made in China. “I wanted to buy a pair of basketballshoes,” he explains. “But I had to visit five or six stores before finding a pair madein America!” He realized that Americans can hardly avoid buying products madein China. “In fact,” he continues, “there are so many things made in China —footballs, handbags, pet food, mobile phones. Even American flags are made inChina!” Kang Jian thinks it’s great that China is so good at making these everydaythings. However, he wishes that in the future China will also get better at makinghigh-technologyproducts that people can buy in all parts of the world.P38 2b欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04Beauty in Common ThingsEach different part of China has itsown special forms of traditional art.These usually try to show the things that are important in life such as love, beautyand family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turnedinto objects of beauty.According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used byZhuge Kongming. He sent them out to ask for help when introuble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and othercelebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered withpaper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the airlike small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as brightsymbols of happiness and good wishes.Paper cutting has been around for over1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficultto do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04scissors.The most common pictures are flowers, fish, animals, andthings about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, theyare put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes forgood luck and a happy new year.Chinese clay art is famous becausethe clay pieces are so small but they look very real. Thepieces are usually cute children or lively characters froma Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces arecarefully shaped by hand from a very special kind ofclay and then allowed to air-dry. Afterdrying, they arefired at a very high heat. They are then polished and painted. Finally, materialssuch as wood or paper are added to make different things. It takes several weeks tocomplete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinesepeople have for life and beauty.P39 2d欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.041. People used to sky lanterns when they were introuble. But today, people light the lanterns and watch them_______the sky with their wishes.2. The art of paper cutting_______ a simple thing like a pieceof paper________ a beautiful piece of art. People often_________these art pieces_____ the doors, windowsand walls of their homes to celebrate the Spring Festival.3. To make Chinese clay art, the clay is shaped by hand into things__________cute children or characters from Chinese fairy talesand stories. They are then______ paint.Unit 6 When was it invented?P433aAn Accidental InventionDid you know that tea, the most popular drink in the world (after water),欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04wasinvented by accident? Many people believe that tea was first drunk nearly5,000years ago. It is said that a Chinese ruler called Shen Nong first discovered tea asa drink. One day Shen Nong was boiling drinking water over an open fire. Someleaves from a tea plant fell into the water and remained there for some time. Itproduced a nice smell so he tasted the brownwater anyway. It was quite delicious.In this way, one of the world’s favorite drinks was invented.More than 4,000 years later, Lu Yu, “the saint of tea”,mentioned Shen Nong in his book Cha Jing. The bookdescribes how tea plants were grown and used to maketea. It also discusses where the finest tea leaves wereproduced and what kinds of water were used.It is believed that tea was brought to Korea and Japanduring the 6th and 7th centuries. In England, tea didn’tappear until around 1660, but less than 100 years欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04later,it had become the national drink. The tea trade fromChina to Western countries took place in the 19th century. This helped to spreadthe popularity of tea and the tea plant to more places around the world. Eventhough many people now know about tea culture, the Chinese are without doubtthe ones who best understand the nature of tea.P444cThe telephone (invent) by Alexander Graham Bell. He_______(born) in 1847. Alexander_____ (work) on the invention of thetelephone with Thomas Watson. In 1875, Alexander______ (learn) tosend musical notes through an instrument similar to a telephone. Finally, thetelephone________(invent) in 1876. The first sentencethat_______ (say)on the telephone by Alexander was “Mr. Watson, come here; I want to see you.”Today thetelephone____________ (use) around the world.欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04P451dThe History of Potato ChipsDid you know that potato chips were invented by mistake? Potatochips____________by a cook called George Crum. They were invented in________. George Crum cut the potatoes really, really__________and then cooked them for a long time until they were__________ . Andhe put lots of salt on them so they were____________ .p46 2bDo You Know When BasketballWas Invented?Basketball is a much-loved and active sportmore than 100 million people in over 200 countries. In China, you can sometimessee people playing basketball in parks,欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04schools and even in factories.Basketball was invented by a Canadian doctor named James Naismith, who wasborn in 1861. When he was at college, his teacher asked the class to think of a gamethat can be played in the winter. Dr. Naismith created a game to be played inside ona hard floor. Dr. Naismith divided the men in his class into two teams and taughtthem to play his new game. The purpose of the game is for players to get a ball intothe “basket”. Players on the same team must work together to help each other getthe ba ll in the other team’s basket. At the same time, they need to stop the competingteam from getting the ball into their own basket.It is believed that on December 21, 1891, the first basketball game in history was played.Then in 1936 inBerlin, it became an event at the Olympics. Today, the popularity ofbasketball has risen around the world, with many young people欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04dreaming ofbecoming famous players. Basketball has not only become a popular sport to play,it has also become a more popular sport to watch.Althou gh America’s NBA games are the most famous,the CBA games are becoming popular in China. The number of foreign players, including Chinese players,in the NBA has increased. And there are also more andmore foreign players in the CBA. Many young peoplelook up to these basketball heroes and want to becomelike them. These stars encourage young people to workhard to achieve their dreams.P48 Self Check 1It is often difficult to decide on the inventor of certain inventions. This is because sometimes a few people may_______things which are_______the same. Opinions are 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04then_______ about who came up with the idea first. Some inventions can also all of a_______lead to other inventions. So some people_______whether the inventor came up with the idea himself or herself. They think that the inventor used someone else’s idea to create his or her invention. That is why books or websites usually________more than one inventor when givinginformation about inventions.Unit7 Teenagers should be allowedto choose their own clothes.P51 3aMom Knows BestWhen I was a tiny baby crying all night, my mom sang to me and stayed by my sideWhen I was tired and hungry, she gave me food and warm arms to sleep inWhen I was two running through the field, she made sure I was safe and kept 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04me fromdangerWhen I fell and hurt myself, she gave me a hug and lifted me upWhen I was seven coughing badly, she said no ice-cream for meBut I talked back loudly, “I should be allowed to eat some! Give it to me now!”When I was nine watching scary movies, she said it’d give me awful dreamsBut I shouted back angrily, “I should be allowed to watch it! I’m not a baby!”When I was a teen going out with friends, she said, “Please beback by ten!”But I talked back again —“I should not be told what to do!I’m seventeen now!”Now I’m an adult, thinking back to those timesI coughed for days after eating that ice-creamAnd had scary dreams after watching that filmI was late for school from staying out past ten欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04I regret talking back, not listening to MomMom knows best, and for me she wanted only the best!P52 4bShould teenagers _________(ask) to move out when they start working? In manyWestern countries, teenagers_______ (allow) to move out at sixteen orseventeen. Their parents believe that they should__________ (educate) to takecare of themselves from a young age. This way, when they_______ (start) workingthey can manage their own lives. However, in most Asian societies, the family unitis especially strong. So it is not common forteenagers to_______ (move) out.Chinese parents believe that it is better for children to live with parents who can_______(take) care of them. But the young should then look after their parentsas they get older. That is why many Chinese adults ______(continue) to livewith their parents.欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04P54 2bShould I Be Allowed to MakeMy Own Decisions?Many teenagers have hobbies. But sometimes these can get in the way of theirschoolwork, and parents might worry about their success at school. Teenagersoften think they should be allowed to practice their hobbies as much as they want.Do you agree?Liu Yu, a fifteen-year-old boy from Shandong, isa running star. He is on his school team and hasalways wanted to be a professional runner whenhe grows up. However, his parents won’t allowhim to train so much. “Of c ourse we want tosee him achieve his dreams,” says Mr. Liu. “Andwe know how much he loves running. My wifeand I have supported every one of his races. Wehave nothing against running! But we think ourson needs tothink about other possible jobs. He’s getting older now, 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04so he needsto think about what will happen if he doesn’t end up a professional runner.”Liu Yu doesn’t really agree. “Well, I think I should be allowed to decide for myself,”he says. “My parents have always taught me how important it is to work hard atschool and enter university. I understand this, but I’m serious about running. It’sthe only thing I’ve ever wanted to do.”His parents believe that Liu Yu should study hard in the evenings so theydon’tallow him to practice running at night. “Maybe he thinks it’s too strict or unfair,”says Mrs. Liu. “But we think we’re doing the right thing. He needs to spend moretime on his homework because becoming a professional sports star is a difficultdream.”But Liu Yu still disagrees. “I know my parents care about me. They always欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04talkabout what will happen if I don’t succeed. But I will! I’m a quick runner! I thinkI should be allowed to make this choice myself. Only then will I have a chance toachieve my dream.”Unit8 It must belong to Carla.P593aWe live in a small town and almost everyone knows each other. It used to be veryquiet and nothing much ever happened around here. However, these days, somethingunusual is happening in our town. Victor, a teacher at my school, is reallynervous. When he was interviewed by the town newspaper, he said, “Every nightwe hear strange noises outside our window. My wife thinks that it could be ananimal, but my friends and I think it must be teenagers having fun. My parentscalled the policemen, but they couldn’t find anything st range. They think it 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04 欧阳育创编 2021.02.04。
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Unit1 How can we become good learners?欧阳家百（2021.03.07）How I Learned to Learn EnglishLast year, I did not like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacherspoke too quickly. But I was afraid to ask questions because my pronunciation wasvery bad. So I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with thisexciting and funny movie! So then I began to watch other English movies as well.Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body languageand the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning. I also realized I couldget the meaning bylistening for just the key words. My pronunciation also improvedby listening to 欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02the interesting conversations in English movies. I discovered that listeningto something you are interested in is the secret to language learning. I also learned usefulsentences like “It’s a piece of cake” or “It serves you right.” I didnot understand these sentences at first. But because I wanted tounderstand the story, I looked up the words in a dictionary.Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new wordsand more grammar. Then I can have a better understanding of English movies.P6 2bHow Can You Become a Successful Learner?Everyone is born with the ability to learn.But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Researchshows that successful learners have some good habits in common.Creating an interest in what they learn欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02Studies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active andit is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners oftenconnect what they need to learn with something they are interested in. For example,if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to Englishsongs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored.Practicing and learning from mistakesGood learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practicemore. Remember, “use it or lose it”! Even if you learn something well, you willforget it unless you use it. Practice makes perfect. Good learners are also not afraidof making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight.He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes.Developing their study skills欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02It is not enough to just study hard. You have to know how to study. Good learnersfind out the best ways to learn well. For example, they may take notes by writingdown key words or by drawing mind maps. Good learners also look for ways toreview what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day orby explaining the information to another student.Asking questionsGood learners oft en ask questions during or after class.They even ask each other and try to find out the answers.Knowledge comes from questioning.Learning is a life-long journey because every day bringssomething new. Everything that you learn becomes apart of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learnwell.P8 self check 1Are you________ out each time you have a test? You don’t have to beifyou_______smart study skills. Remember to________ notesin class and review them on your own or with friends after class. Thenwhat you learned by doing_____. Try to study and________information bit by bit instead of waiting__________ the lastminute to study_________ at once. If you________ well for a test,then there’s nothing to_________ about!Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!P133aFull Moon, Full FeelingsChinese people have been celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival and enjoyingmooncakes for centuries. Mooncakes have the shape of a full moon on欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02mid-autumn night. They carry people’s wishes to the families they love and miss.There are many traditional folk stories about this festival. However, most peoplethink that the story of Chang’e is the most touching. Chang’e was Hou Yi’s beautifulwife. After Hou Yi shot down the nine suns, a goddess gave him a magic medicineto thank him.Wh oever drank this could live forever, and Hou Yi planned to drinkit with Chang’e. However, abad man, Feng Meng, tried to steal the medicine whenHou Yi was not home. Chang’e refused to give it to him and drank it all. She becamevery light and flew up to the moon. Hou Yi was so sad that he called out her nameto the moon every night. One night, he found that themoon was so bright and round that he could see his wifethere. He quickly laid out her favorite fruits and dessertsin the garden. How he wished that Chan g’e could comeback!After this, people started the tradition of admiring themoon and sharing mooncakes欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02with their families.P12 4bDear Xia Yu,Do you know that there are two special days for parents in America? One isMother’s Day on the second Sunday of M ay and the other is Father’s Day onthe third Sunday of June. On these two days, American children oft en give giftsto their parents or take them out for lunch or dinner. Common gifts are flowersand cards for mothers and shirts or ties for fathers.I heard that it is becomingmore and more popular to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in China. Iwonder if children over there also give similar gift s to their parents. I believe thatthere are many ways to show our love. Actually, we don’t have to spend a l ot ofmoney. It is also a good idea to help parents to do something instead.June欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02P14 2bThe Spirit of ChristmasMany would agreethat when we think ofChristmas, we probably think of gifts,Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But behindall these things lies the true meaning ofChristmas: the importance of sharing andis perhapsthe best example of this.A Christmas Carol is a famous novel written by Charles Dickens. It is about an oldman named Scrooge who never laughs or smiles. He is mean and only thinks abouthimself, and doesn’t treat others nicely. He just cares about whether he can makemore money. And he hates Christmas. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge sees the ghostof Jacob Marley, his dead business partner. Marley used to be just like Scrooge, sohe was punished after he died. He warns Scrooge to change his ways if he doesn’twant to end up like him. He also tells Scrooge to expect three spirits to visit him.欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02That night, three ghosts visit Scrooge. First, the Ghost of Christmas Past takeshim back to his childhood and reminds Scrooge of his happier days as a child.Then the second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, takes him to see howothers are spending Christmas this year. Everyone ishappy, even poor people. The last one, the Ghost ofChristmas Yet to Come, takes him to the future. Hesees that he is dead but nobody cares. Scrooge is soscared that he wakes up in his bed and finds out it isalready the nextmorning on Christmas Day!He decides to change his life and promises to be abetter person. He happily celebrates Christmas withhis relatives. He also gives gift s to people in need.He now treats everyone with kindness and warmth,spreading love and joy everywhere he goes. And thatis the true spirit of Christmas!P16 self check 1欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02Many Western countries celebrate Easter. This holiday is always onaSunday__________March 22nd and April 25th. It celebrates thebirth of new life. Hens________eggs, giving birth to life. So an eggis a symbol of new life. A popular activity during Easter is to hide eggsaround your home or_________for friends or________ to find.These can be real eggs, but they are more often chocolate eggs. Notonly do people________them around in different hiding places foran egg hunt, but they also give out these_________as gifts. So justlike Christmas, Easter creates good________for supermarkets andchocolate stores.Unit3Could you please tell mewhere the restrooms are?UNIT 3P193a欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02FunTimesPark — Always a Fun Time![Alice and He Wei are in Space World]Alice: I wonder where we should go next.He Wei: How about that new ride over there?Alice: Oh ... it looks pretty scary.He Wei: Come on! I promise it’ll be fun! If you’re afraid, just shout or hold my hand. [After the ride]Alice: You were right, that was fun! I was scared at first, but shouting really didhelp. He Wei: See, that wasn’t so bad, right? You never know until you try something. Alice: Yes, I’m so glad I tried it. Now I know I can do it and it’s actually fun!He Wei: Do you want to go to Water World now?Alice: Sure, but I’m really hungry. Do you kno w where we can get some goodfood 欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02quickly?He Wei: Of course! I suggest Water City Restaurant in Water World. It’s a fastfood place. It serves delicious hamburgers and hot dogs.Alice: That sounds perfect![On their way to Water City Restaurant, Alice and H e Wei pass by Uncle Bob’s.]Alice: Oh, look! This restaurant looks interesting. It seems a rock band playsthere every evening.He Wei: Maybe we can come here for dinner later. Let’s ask what time the bandstarts.[Alice and He Wei walk up to a staff person at the door.]He Wei: Excuse me, could you tell us when the band starts playing this evening?Staff: Eight o’clock. It’salways busy, so come a little earlierto get a table.He Wei: OK, thanks!欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02P22 2bCould You Please ...?When you visit a foreign country, it isimportant to know how to ask for helppolitely. For example, “Where are therestrooms?” or “Could you please tell mewhere the restrooms are?” are similar requests for directions to a place. Both arecorrect English, but the first one sounds less polite. That isbecause it is a verydirect question. It is not enough to just ask a question correctly. We also needto learn how to be polite by being less direct — or more indirect — when weask for help.In English, as in Chinese, we change the way we speak when we talk with differentpeople. The expressions you use might depend on whom you are speaking to orhow well you know them. If you say to your teacher, “When is the school trip.’’, this might sound impolite. But if you say, “Excuse me, Mr. West. Do you knowwhe n the school trip is?’’, this 欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02will sound much more polite. However, it is all rightto ask direct questions in some situations, like with your classmates.Usually polite questions are longer and include more language such as “Could youplease ...?” or “Can I ask ...?” It sounds more polite to say, “Peter, could you pleasetell me your e-mail address?” than “Peter, tell me your e-mail address.” Sometimeswe even need to spend time leading in to a request. For example, with a strangeron the street, we might first say, “Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me” or “I’msorry to trouble you, but ...” before asking for help.It might seem more difficult to speak politely than be direct. However, it is importantto learn how to use proper language. This will also help you become better at English,or any other language you wish to speak.Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02P273aFrom Shy Girl to Pop Star1 For this month’s Young World magazine, I interviewed 19-year-old Asian popstar Candy Wang. Candy told me that she used to be really shy and took up singingto deal with her shyness. As she got better, she dared to sing in front of her class,and then for the whole school. Now she’s not shy anymore and loves singing infront of crowds.2 I asked Candy how life was different after she became famous. She explainedthat there are many good things, like being able to travel and meet new peopleall the time. “I didn’t use to be popular in sc hool, but now I get tons of att entioneverywhere I go.” However, too much attention can also be a bad thing. “Ialways have to worry about how I appear to others and I have to be very carefulabout what I say or do. And I don’t have muchprivate time anymore. Hangingout with friends is almost impossible for me now becausethere are 欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02always guards arou nd me.”3 What does Candy have to say to all those young peoplewho want to become famous? “Well,” she begins slowly,“you have to be prepared to give up your normal life. You can never imagine how difficult the road to success is.Many times I thought about giving up, but I fought on.You really require a lot of talent and hard work to succeed.Only a very small number of people make it to the top.”P30 2bHe Used to Cause a Lot of TroubleLi Wen is a normal 15-year-old boy whoworks hard in school and gets good grades.It is hard to believe that he used to be a “problem child” until a conversation with his parents influenced his way of thinking. Li Wen lives in the Sichuan countryside.As a small child, he seldom gave his parents any problems, and they were proud ofhim. However, _________, 欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02the boy’s life became more difficult. He had to movein with his grandmother.Li Wen began to cause problems for himself and his family. He was no longer interestedin studying. He was oft en absent from classes, and he failed his examinations.Finally, his parents made a decision to send him to a boarding school. Li Wen nolonger lived with his grandmother. He studied, ate and slept at the school, and hehated it. There were so many rules, and he used to keep breaking them. One day,he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school. __________The head teacher advised his parents to talk with their son in person. His parentstook a 40-hour train ride and a five-hour bus ride to go back to their hometown.To Li Wen’s surprise, their conversa tion changed his life. “It was exactly what Ineeded,” he said. “My parents helped me to understand how much they had givenme. They also told me that even though they couldn’t be there to take care of me,they were always thinking of me and would 欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02take pride in everything good that Idid.___________. I realized that since my parents moved away, I’ve been afraid ofbeing alone, and have tried to make my parents pay more attention to me.”____________. He has been working hard and isnow one of the best students in his class. Hisparents’ love has made him feel good abouthimself. “It’s very important for parents to bethere for their children,” Li Wen says.P31 2efor his parents. When his parents moved to work in anothercity, they could not be at home to____________ him. So he was___________ interested in studying and missed classes. Then his parents________to send him to a欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02boarding school and he________it. In the end, his teacher advised his parents to talk with their son and thisconversation____________ his life. He realized that his parentswould__________everything good that he did. Now he is one of the beststudents in his class.Unit5What are the shirts made of?P353aThe Difficult Search forAmerican Goods in the USIf you go to another country, what kinds of thingswould you buy? Would you buy a camera in Japan, some beautiful clothes in France,or a watch in Switzerland? No matter what you may buy, you might probably thinkthose products were made in those countries. However, you could be wrong. KangJian is a 17-year-old student from Shanghai. Last year he went to visit his aunt anduncle in San Francisco. He found it interesting that so many products in the local shopswere made in China. “I wanted to buy a toy car for my cousin, but 欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02even though mostof the toys had American brands,they were made in China.”Toys are not the only things made in China. “I wanted to buy a pair of basketballshoes,” he explains. “But I had to visit five or six stores before finding a pair madein America!” He realized that Americans can hardly avoid buying products madein China. “In fact,” he continues, “there are so many things made in China —footballs, handbags, pet food, mobile phones. Even American flag s are made inChina!” Kang Jian thinks it’s great that China is so good at making these everydaythings. However, he wishes that in the future China will also get better at makinghigh-technologyproducts that people can buy in all parts of the world.P38 2bBeauty in Common ThingsEach different part of China has itsown special forms of traditional art.These usually try to show the things that are important in life such as love, beautyand family. The most欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turnedinto objects of beauty.According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used byZhuge Kongming. He sent them out to ask for help when introuble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and othercelebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered withpaper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the airlike small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as brightsymbols of happiness and good wishes.Paper cutting has been around for over1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficultto do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors.The most common pictures are flowers, fish, animals, andthings about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, theyare put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes forgood luck and a happy new year.Chinese clay art is famous becausethe clay pieces are so small but they look very real.欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02Thepieces are usually cute children or lively characters froma Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces arecarefully shaped by hand from a very special kind ofclay and then allowed to air-dry. Afterdrying, they arefired at a very high heat. They are then polished and painted. Finally, materialssuch as wood or paper are added to make different things. It takes several weeks tocomplete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinesepeople have for life and beauty.P39 2d1. People used to sky lanterns when they were introuble. But today, people light the lanterns and watch them_______the sky with their wishes.2. The art of paper cutting_______ a simple thing like a pieceof paper________ a beautiful piece of art. People often_________these art pieces_____ the doors, windowsand 欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02walls of their homes to celebrate the Spring Festival.3. To make Chinese clay art, the clay is shaped by hand into things__________cute children or characters from Chinese fairy talesand stories. They are then______ paint.Unit 6 When was it invented?P433aAn Accidental InventionDid you know that tea, the most popular drink in the world (after water), wasinvented by accident? Many people believe that tea was first drunk nearly 5,000years ago. It is said that a Chinese ruler called Shen Nong first discovered tea asa drink. One day Shen Nong was boiling drinking water over an open fire. Someleaves from a tea plant fell into the water and remained there for some time. Itproduced a nice smell so he tasted the brownwater anyway. It was quite delicious.In this way, one of the world’s favorite drinks was invented.欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02More than 4,000 years later, Lu Yu, “the saint of tea”,mentioned Shen Nong in his book Cha Jing. The bookdescribes how tea plants were grown and used to maketea. It also discusses where the finest tea leaves wereproduced and what kinds of water were used.It is believed that tea was brought to Korea and Japanduring the 6th and 7th centuries. In England, tea didn’tappear until around 1660, but less than 100 years later,it had become the national drink. The tea trade fromChina to Western countries took place in the 19th century. This helped to spreadthe popularity of tea and the tea plant to more places around the world. Eventhough many people now know about tea culture, the Chinese are without doubtthe ones who best understand the nature of tea.P444cThe telephone (invent) by Alexander Graham Bell. He_______(born) in 1847. Alexander_____ (work) on the invention of thetelephone with Thomas Watson. In 1875,欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02Alexander______ (learn) tosend musical notes through an instrument similar to a telephone. Finally, thetelephone________(invent) in 1876. The first sentence that_______ (say)on the telephone by Alexander was “Mr. Watson, come here; I want to see you.”Today thetelephone____________ (use) around the world.P451dThe History of Potato ChipsDid you know that potato chips were invented by mistake? Potatochips____________by a cook called George Crum. They were invented in________. George Crum cut the potatoes really, really__________and then cooked them for a long time until they were__________ . Andhe put lots of salt on them so they were____________ .p46 2b欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02Do You Know When BasketballWas Invented?Basketball is a much-loved and active sportmore than 100 million people in over 200 countries. In China, you can sometimessee people playing basketball in parks, schools and even in factories.Basketball was invented by a Canadian doctor named James Naismith, who wasborn in 1861. When he was at college, his teacher asked the class to think of a gamethat can be played in the winter. Dr. Naismith created a game to be played inside ona hard floor. Dr. Naismith divided the men in his class into two teams and taughtthem to play his new game. The purpose of the game is for players to get a ball intothe “basket”. Players on the same team must work together to help each other getthe ball in the other team’s basket. At the same time, they need to stop the competingteam from getting the ball into their own basket.欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02It is believed that on December 21, 1891, the first basketball game in history was played.Then in 1936 inBerlin, it became an event at the Olympics. Today, the popularity ofbasketball has risen around the world, with many young people dreaming ofbecoming famous players. Basketball has not only become a popular sport to play,it has also become a more popular sport to watch.Although Ame rica’s NBA games are the most famous,the CBA games are becoming popular in China. The number of foreign players, including Chinese players,in the NBA has increased. And there are also more andmore foreign players in the CBA. Many young peoplelook up to these basketball heroes and want to becomelike them. These stars encourage young people to workhard to achieve their dreams.P48 Self Check 1欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02It is often difficult to decide on the inventor of certain inventions. This is because sometimes a few people may_______things which are_______the same. Opinions are then_______ about who came up with the idea first. Some inventions can also all ofa_______lead to other inventions. So some people_______whether the inventor came up with the idea himself or herself. They think that the inventor used someone else’s idea to create his or her invention. That is why books or websites usually ________more than one inventor when givinginformation about inventions.Unit7 Teenagers should be allowedto choose their own clothes.P51 3aMom Knows BestWhen I was a tiny baby crying all night, my mom sang to me and stayed by my side When I was tired and hungry, she gave me food and warm arms to sleep in欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02When I was two running through the field, she made sure I was safe and kept me fromdangerWhen I fell and hurt myself, she gave me a hug and lifted me upWhen I was seven coughing badly, she said no ice-cream for meBut I talked back loudly, “I should be allowed to eat some! Give it to me now!”When I was nine watching scary movies, she said it’d give me awful dreamsBut I shouted back angrily, “I should be allowed to watch it! I’m not a baby!”When I was a teen going out with friends, she said, “Please beback by ten!”But I talked back again —“I should not be told what to do!I’m seventeen now!”Now I’m an adult, thinking back to those timesI coughed for days after eating that ice-creamAnd had scary dreams after watching that film欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02I was late for school from staying out past tenI regret talking back, not listening to MomMom knows best, and for me she wanted only the best!P52 4bShould teenagers _________(ask) to move out when they start working? In manyWestern countries, teenagers_______ (allow) to move out at sixteen orseventeen. Their parents believe that they should__________ (educate) to takecare of themselves from a young age. This way, when they_______ (start) workingthey can manage their own lives. However, in most Asian societies, the family unitis especially strong. So it is not common forteenagers to_______ (move) out.Chinese parents believe that it is better for children to live with parents who can_______(take) care of them. But the young should then look after their parentsas they get older. That is why many Chinese adults ______(continue) to livewith 欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02their parents.P54 2bShould I Be Allowed to MakeMy Own Decisions?Many teenagers have hobbies. But sometimes these can get in the way of theirschoolwork, and parents might worry about their success at school. Teenagersoften think they should be allowed to practice their hobbies as much as they want.Do you agree?Liu Yu, a fifteen-year-old boy from Shandong, isa running star. He is on his school team and hasalways wanted to be a professional runner whenhe grows up. However, his parents won’t allowhim to train so much. “Of course we want tosee him achieve his dreams,” says Mr. Liu. “Andwe know how much he loves running. My wifeand I have supported every one of his races. Wehave nothing against running! But we think ourson needs tothink about other possible jobs. He’s getting older now, so he needsto think about 欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02what will happen if he doesn’t end up a professional runner.”Liu Yu doesn’t really agree. “Well, I think I should be allowed to decide for myself,”he says. “My parents have always taught me how important it is to work hard a tschool and enter university. I understand this, but I’m serious about running. It’sthe only thing I’ve ever wanted to do.”His parents believe that Liu Yu should study hard in the evenings so they don’tallow him to practice running at night. “Maybe he thinks it’s too strict or unfair,”says Mrs. Liu. “But we think we’re doing the right thing. He needs to spend moretime on his homework because becoming a professional sports star is a difficultdream.”But Liu Yu still disagrees. “I know my parents care about me. They always talkabout what will happen if I don’t succeed. But I will! I’m a quick runner! I thinkI should be allowed to make this choice myself. Only then will I have a chance toachieve my dream.”欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02Unit8 It must belong to Carla.P593aWe live in a small town and almost everyone knows each other. It used to be veryquiet and nothing much ever happened around here. However, these days, somethingunusual is happening in our town. Victor, a teacher at my school, is reallynervous. When he was interviewed by th e town newspaper, he said, “Every nightwe hear strange noises outside our window. My wife thinks that it could be ananimal, but my friends and I think it must be teenagers having fun. My parentscalled the policemen, but they couldn’t find anything strange. They think it mightbe the wind. I don’t think so!”Victor’s next-door neighbor Helen is worried, too. “At first, I thought that it mightbe a dog, but I couldn’t see a dog, or anything else, either. So I guess it can’t be adog. But then, what could it be?” One woman in the area saw something runningaway, but it was dark so 欧阳索引创编 2021.02.02。
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Unit1 How can we become good learners?欧阳家百（2021.03.07）How I Learned to Learn EnglishLast year, I did not like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacherspoke too quickly. But I was afraid to ask questions because my pronunciation wasvery bad. So I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with thisexciting and funny movie! So then I began to watch other English movies as well.Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body languageand the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning. I also realized I couldget the meaning bylistening for just the key words. My pronunciation also improvedby listening to the interesting conversations in欧阳家百创编English movies. I discovered that listeningto something you are interested in is the secret to language learning. I also learned usefulsentences like “It’s a piece of cake” or “It serves you right.” I didnot understand these sentences at first. But because I wanted tounderstand the story, I looked up the words in a dictionary.Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new wordsand more grammar. Then I can have a better understanding of English movies.P6 2bHow Can You Become a Successful Learner?Everyone is born with the ability to learn.But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Researchshows that successful learners have some good habits in common.Creating an interest in what they learn欧阳家百创编Studies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active andit is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners oftenconnect what they need to learn with something they are interested in. For example,if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to Englishsongs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored.Practicing and learning from mistakesGood learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practicemore. Remember, “use it or lose it”! Even if you learn something well, you willforget it unless you use it. Practice makes perfect. Good learners are also not afraidof making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight.He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes.Developing their study skills欧阳家百创编It is not enough to just study hard. You have to know how to study. Good learnersfind out the best ways to learn well. For example, they may take notes by writingdown key words or by drawing mind maps. Good learners also look for ways toreview what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day orby explaining the information to another student.Asking questionsGood learners oft en ask questions during or after class.They even ask each other and try to find out the answers.Knowledge comes from questioning.Learning is a life-long journey because every day bringssomething new. Everything that you learn becomes apart of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learnwell.P8 self check 1欧阳家百创编Are you________ out each time you have a test? You don’t have to beifyou_______smart study skills. Remember to________ notesin class and review them on your own or with friends after class. Thenwhat you learned by doing_____. Try to study and________information bit by bit instead of waiting__________ the lastminute to study_________ at once. If you________ well for a test,then there’s nothing to_________ about!Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!P133aFull Moon, Full FeelingsChinese people have been celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival and enjoyingmooncakes for centuries. Mooncakes have the shape of a full moon on欧阳家百创编mid-autumn night. They carry people’s wishes to the families they love and miss.There are many traditional folk stories about this festival. However, most peoplethink that the story of Chang’e is the most touching. Chang’e was Hou Yi’s beautifulwife. After Hou Yi shot down the nine suns, a goddess gave him a magic medicineto thank him. Whoever drank this could live forever, and Hou Yi planned to drinkit with Chang’e. However, abad man, Feng Meng, tried to steal the medicine whenHou Yi was not home. Chang’e refused to give it to him and drank it all. She becamevery light and flew up to the moon. Hou Yi was so sad that he called out her nameto the moon every night. One night, he found that themoon was so bright and round that he could see his wifethere. He quickly laid out her favorite fruits and dessertsin the garden. How he wished that Chan g’e could comeback!After this, people started the tradition of admiring themoon and sharing mooncakes with their families.欧阳家百创编P12 4bDear Xia Yu,Do you know that there are two special days for parents in America? One isMother’s Day on the second Sunday of M ay and the other is Father’s Day onthe third Sunday of June. On these two days, American children oft en give giftsto their parents or take them out for lunch or dinner. Common gifts are flowersand cards for mothers and shirts or ties for fathers. I heard that it is becomingmore and more popular to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in China. Iwonder if children over there also give similar gift s to their parents. I believe thatthere are many ways to show our love. Actually, we don’t have to spend a l ot ofmoney. It is also a good idea to help parents to do something instead.JuneP14 2b欧阳家百创编The Spirit of ChristmasMany would agreethat when we think ofChristmas, we probably think of gift s,Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But behindall these things lies the true meaning ofChristmas: the importance of sharing andis perhapsthe best example of this.A Christmas Carol is a famous novel written by Charles Dickens. It is about an oldman named Scrooge who never laughs or smiles. He is mean and only thinks abouthimself, and doesn’t treat others nicely. He just cares about whether he can makemore money. And he hates Christmas. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge sees the ghostof Jacob Marley, his dead business partner. Marley used to be just like Scrooge, sohe was punished after he died. He warns Scrooge to change his ways if he doesn’twant to end up like him. He also tells Scrooge to expect three spirits to visit him.That night, three ghosts visit Scrooge. First, the Ghost of Christmas Past takeshim back to欧阳家百创编his childhood and reminds Scrooge of his happier days as a child.Then the second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, takes him to see howothers are spending Christmas this year. Everyone ishappy, even poor people. The last one, the Ghost ofChristmas Yet to Come, takes him to the future. Hesees that he is dead but nobody cares. Scrooge is soscared that he wakes up in his bed and finds out it isalready the nextmorning on Christmas Day!He decides to change his life and promises to be abetter person. He happily celebrates Christmas withhis relatives. He also gives gift s to people in need.He now treats everyone with kindness and warmth,spreading love and joy everywhere he goes. And thatis the true spirit of Christmas!P16 self check 1Many Western countries celebrate Easter. This holiday is always ona欧阳家百创编Sunday__________March 22nd and April 25th. It celebrates thebirth of new life. Hens________eggs, giving birth to life. So an eggis a symbol of new life. A popular activity during Easter is to hide eggsaround your home or_________for friends or________ to find.These can be real eggs, but they are more often chocolate eggs. Notonly do people________them around in different hiding places foran egg hunt, but they also give out these_________as gifts. So justlike Christmas, Easter creates good________for supermarkets andchocolate stores.Unit3Could you please tell mewhere the restrooms are?UNIT 3P193aFunTimesPark — Always a Fun Time!欧阳家百创编[Alice and He Wei are in Space World]Alice: I wonder where we should go next.He Wei: How about that new ride over there?Alice: Oh ... it looks pretty scary.He Wei: Come on! I promise it’ll be fun! If you’re afraid, just shout or hold my hand.[After the ride]Alice: You were right, that was fun! I was scared at first, but shouting really didhelp.He Wei: See, that wasn’t so bad, right? You never know until you try something.Alice: Yes, I’m so glad I tried it. Now I know I can do it and it’s actually fun!He Wei: Do you want to go to Water World now?Alice: Sure, but I’m really hungry. Do you kno w where we can get some goodfood quickly?欧阳家百创编He Wei: Of course! I suggest Water City Restaurant in Water World. It’s a fastfood place. It serves delicious hamburgers and hot dogs.Alice: That sounds perfect![On their way to Water City Restaurant, Alice and H e Wei pass by Uncle Bob’s.]Alice: Oh, look! This restaurant looks interesting. It seems a rock band playsthere every evening.He Wei: Maybe we can come here for dinner later. Let’s ask what time the bandstarts.[Alice and He Wei walk up to a staff person at the door.]He Wei: Excuse me, could you tell us when the band starts playing this evening?Staff: Eight o’clock. It’salways busy, so come a little earlierto get a table.He Wei: OK, thanks!P22 2b欧阳家百创编Could You Please ...?When you visit a foreign country, it isimportant to know how to ask for helppolitely. For example, “Where are therestrooms?” or “Could you please tell mewhere the restrooms are?” are similar requests for directions to a place. Both arecorrect English, but the first one sounds less polite. That isbecause it is a verydirect question. It is not enough to just ask a question correctly. We also needto learn how to be polite by being less direct — or more indirect —when weask for help.In English, as in Chinese, we change the way we speak when we talk with differentpeople. The expressions you use might depend on whom you are speaking to orhow well you know them. If you say to your teacher, “When is the school trip.’’, this might sound impolite. But if you say, “Excuse me, Mr. West. Do you knowwhe n the school trip is?’’, this will sound much more polite. However, it is all rightto ask direct questions in some situations, like with your欧阳家百创编classmates.Usually polite questions are longer and include more language such as “Could youplease ...?” or “Can I ask ...?” It sounds more polite to say, “Peter, could you pleasetell me your e-mail address?” than “Peter, tell me your e-mail address.” Sometimeswe even need to spend time leading in to a request. For example, with a strangeron the street, we might first say, “Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me” or “I’msorry to trouble you, but ...” before asking for help.It might seem more difficult to speak politely than be direct. However, it is importantto learn how to use proper language. This will also help you become better at English,or any other language you wish to speak.Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.P273a欧阳家百创编From Shy Girl to Pop Star1 For this month’s Young World magazine, I interviewed 19-year-old Asian popstar Candy Wang. Candy told me that she used to be really shy and took up singingto deal with her shyness. As she got better, she dared to sing in front of her class,and then for the whole school. Now she’s not shy anymore and loves singing infront of crowds.2 I asked Candy how life was different after she became famous. She explainedthat there are many good things, like being able to travel and meet new peopleall the time. “I didn’t use to be popular in school, but now I get tons of att entioneverywhere I go.” However, too much attention can also be a bad thing. “Ialways have to worry about how I appear to others and I have to be very carefulabout what I say or do. And I don’t have muchprivate time anymore. Hangingout with friends is almost impossible for me now becausethere are always guards arou nd me.”欧阳家百创编3 What does Candy have to say to all those young peoplewho want to become famous? “Well,” she begins slowly,“you have to be prepared to give up your normal life. You can never imagine how difficult the road to success is.Many times I thought about giving up, but I fought on.You really require a lot of talent and hard work to succeed.Only a very small number of people make it to the top.”P30 2bHe Used to Cause a Lot of TroubleLi Wen is a normal 15-year-old boy whoworks hard in school and gets good grades.It is hard to believe that he used to be a “problem child” until a conversation with his parents influenced his way of thinking. Li Wen lives in the Sichuan countryside.As a small child, he seldom gave his parents any problems, and they were proud ofhim. However, _________, the boy’s life became more difficult. He had to movein with his grandmother.欧阳家百创编Li Wen began to cause problems for himself and his family. He was no longer interestedin studying. He was oft en absent from classes, and he failed hisexaminations.Finally, his parents made a decision to send him to a boarding school. Li Wen nolonger lived with his grandmother. He studied, ate and slept at the school, and hehated it. There were so many rules, and he used to keep breaking them. One day,he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school. __________The head teacher advised his parents to talk with their son in person. His parentstook a 40-hour train ride and a five-hour bus ride to go back to their hometown.To Li Wen’s surprise, their conversa tion changed his life. “It was exactly what Ineeded,” he said. “My parents helped me to understand how much they had givenme. They also told me that even though they couldn’t be there to take care of me,they were always thinking of me and would take pride in everything good that Idid.___________. I realized that since my parents moved away, I’ve欧阳家百创编been afraid ofbeing alone, and have tried to make myparents pay more att ention to me.”____________. He has been working hard and isnow one of the best students in his class. Hisparents’ love has made him feel good abouthimself. “It’s very important for parents to bethere for their children,” Li Wen says.P31 2ehis parents. When his parents moved to work in anothercity, they could not be at home to____________ him. So he was___________ interested in studying and missed classes. Then his parents________to send him to a boarding school and he________it. In the end, his teacher advised his parents to talk with their son and thisconversation____________ his life. He realized that his parents欧阳家百创编would__________everything good that he did. Now he is one of the beststudents in his class.Unit5What are the shirts made of?P353aThe Difficult Search forAmerican Goods in the USIf you go to another country, what kinds of thingswould you buy? Would you buy a camera in Japan, some beautiful clothes in France,or a watch in Switzerland? No matter what you may buy, you might probably thinkthose products were made in those countries. However, you could be wrong. KangJian is a 17-year-old student from Shanghai. Last year he went to visit his aunt anduncle in San Francisco. He found it interesting that so many products in the local shopswere made in China. “I wanted to buy a toy car for my cousin, but even though mostof the toys had American brands,they were made in China.”Toys are not the only things made in China. “I wanted to buy a pair of basketballshoes,”欧阳家百创编he explains. “But I had to visit five or six stores before finding a pair madein America!” He realized that Americans can hardly avoid buying products madein China. “In fact,” he continues, “there are so many things made in China —footballs, handbags, pet food, mobile phones. Even American flag s are made inChina!” Kang Jian thinks it’s great that China is so good at making these everydaythings. However, he wishes that in the future China will also get better at makinghigh-technologyproducts that people can buy in all parts of the world.P38 2bBeauty in Common ThingsEach different part of China has itsown special forms of traditional art.These usually try to show the things that are important in life such as love, beautyand family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turnedinto objects of beauty.According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used byZhuge Kongming. He sent欧阳家百创编them out to ask for help when introuble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and othercelebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered withpaper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the airlike small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as brightsymbols of happiness and good wishes.Paper cutting has been around for over1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficultto do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors.The most common pictures are flowers, fish, animals, andthings about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, theyare put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes forgood luck and a happy new year.Chinese clay art is famous becausethe clay pieces are so small but they look very real. Thepieces are usually cute children or lively characters froma Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces arecarefully shaped by hand from a欧阳家百创编very special kind ofclay and then allowed to air-dry. Afterdrying, they arefired at a very high heat. They are then polished and painted. Finally, materialssuch as wood or paper are added to make different things. It takes several weeks tocomplete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinesepeople have for life and beauty.P39 2d1. People used to sky lanterns when they were introuble. But today, people light the lanterns and watch them_______the sky with their wishes.2. The art of paper cutting_______ a simple thing like a pieceof paper________ a beautiful piece of art. People often_________these art pieces_____ the doors, windowsand walls of their homes to celebrate the Spring Festival.3. To make Chinese clay art, the clay is shaped by hand into things__________cute欧阳家百创编children or characters from Chinese fairy talesand stories. They are then______ paint.Unit 6 When was it invented?P433aAn Accidental InventionDid you know that tea, the most popular drink in the world (after water), wasinvented by accident? Many people believe that tea was first drunk nearly 5,000years ago. It is said that a Chinese ruler called Shen Nong first discovered tea asa drink. One day Shen Nong was boiling drinking water over an open fire. Someleaves from a tea plant fell into the water and remained there for some time. Itproduced a nice smell so he tasted the brownwater anyway. It was quite delicious.In this way, one of the world’s favorite drinks was invented.More than 4,000 years later, Lu Yu, “the saint of tea”,mentioned Shen Nong in his book Cha Jing. The bookdescribes how tea plants were grown and used to maketea. It also discusses欧阳家百创编where the finest tea leaves wereproduced and what kinds of water were used.It is believed that tea was brought to Korea and Japanduring the 6th and 7th centuries. In England, tea didn’tappear until around 1660, but less than 100 years later,it had become the national drink. The tea trade fromChina to Western countries took place in the 19th century. This helped to spreadthe popularity of tea and the tea plant to more places around the world. Eventhough many people now know about tea culture, the Chinese are without doubtthe ones who best understand the nature of tea.P444cThe telephone (invent) by Alexander Graham Bell. He_______(born) in 1847. Alexander_____ (work) on the invention of thetelephone with Thomas Watson. In 1875, Alexander______ (learn) tosend musical notes through an instrument similar to a telephone. Finally, thetelephone________(invent) in 1876. The first sentence that_______ (say)on the欧阳家百创编telephone by Alexander was “Mr. Watson, come here; I want to see you.”Today thetelephone____________ (use) around the world.P451dThe History of Potato ChipsDid you know that potato chips were invented by mistake? Potato chips____________by a cook called George Crum. They were invented in________. George Crum cut the potatoes really, really__________and then cooked them for a long time until they were__________ . Andhe put lots of salt on them so they were____________ .p46 2bDo You Know When BasketballWas Invented?欧阳家百创编Basketball is a much-loved and active sportmore than 100 million people in over 200 countries. In China, you can sometimessee people playing basketball in parks, schools and even in factories.Basketball was invented by a Canadian doctor named James Naismith, who wasborn in 1861. When he was at college, his teacher asked the class to think of a gamethat can be played in the winter. Dr. Naismith created a game to be played inside ona hard floor. Dr. Naismith divided the men in his class into two teams and taughtthem to play his new game. The purpose of the game is for players to get a ball intothe “basket”. Players on the same team must work together to help each other getthe ball in the other team’s basket. At the same time, they need to stop the competingteam from getting the ball into their own basket.It is believed that on December 21, 1891, the first basketball game in history was played.Then in 1936 inBerlin, it became an event at the Olympics. Today, the popularity欧阳家百创编ofbasketball has risen around the world, with many young people dreaming ofbecoming famous players. Basketball has not only become a popular sport to play,it has also become a more popular sport to watch.Although Ame rica’s NBA games are the most famous,the CBA games are becoming popular in China. The number of foreign players, including Chinese players,in the NBA has increased. And there are also more andmore foreign players in the CBA. Many young peoplelook up to these basketball heroes and want to becomelike them. These stars encourage young people to workhard to achieve their dreams.P48 Self Check 1It is often difficult to decide on the inventor of certain inventions. This is because sometimes a few people may_______things which are_______the same. Opinions are欧阳家百创编then_______ about who came up with the idea first. Some inventions can also all ofa_______lead to other inventions. So some people_______whether the inventor came up with the idea himself or herself. They think that the inventor used someone else’s idea to create his or her invention. That is why books or websites usually ________more than one inventor when givinginformation about inventions.Unit7 Teenagers should be allowedto choose their own clothes.P51 3aMom Knows BestWhen I was a tiny baby crying all night, my mom sang to me and stayed by my sideWhen I was tired and hungry, she gave me food and warm arms to sleep inWhen I was two running through the field, she made sure I was safe and kept me fromdanger欧阳家百创编When I fell and hurt myself, she gave me a hug and lifted me upWhen I was seven coughing badly, she said no ice-cream for meBut I talked back loudly, “I should be allowed to eat some! Give it to me now!”When I was nine watching scary movies, she said it’d give me awful dreams But I shouted back angrily, “I should be allowed to watch it! I’m not a baby!”When I was a teen going out with friends, she said, “Please beback by ten!”But I talked back again —“I should not be told what to do!I’m seventeen now!”Now I’m an adult, thinking back to those timesI coughed for days after eating that ice-creamAnd had scary dreams after watching that filmI was late for school from staying out past tenI regret talking back, not listening to Mom欧阳家百创编Mom knows best, and for me she wanted only the best!P52 4bShould teenagers _________(ask) to move out when they start working? In manyWestern countries, teenagers_______ (allow) to move out at sixteen orseventeen. Their parents believe that they should__________ (educate) to takecare of themselves from a young age. This way, when they_______ (start) workingthey can manage their own lives. However, in most Asian societies, the family unitis especially strong. So it is not common forteenagers to_______ (move) out.Chinese parents believe that it is better for children to live with parents whocan_______(take) care of them. But the young should then look after their parentsas they get older. That is why many Chinese adults ______(continue) to livewith their parents.P54 2bShould I Be Allowed to MakeMy Own Decisions?欧阳家百创编Many teenagers have hobbies. But sometimes these can get in the way of theirschoolwork, and parents might worry about their success at school. Teenagersoften think they should be allowed to practice their hobbies as much as they want.Do you agree?Liu Yu, a fifteen-year-old boy from Shandong, isa running star. He is on his school team and hasalways wanted to be a professional runner whenhe grows up. However, his parents won’t allowhim to train so much. “Of course we want tosee him achieve his dreams,” says Mr. Liu. “Andwe know how much he loves running. My wifeand I have supported every one of his races. Wehave nothing against running! But we think ourson needs tothink about other possible jobs. He’s getting older now, so he needsto think about what will happen if he doesn’t end up a professional runner.”Liu Yu doesn’t really agree. “Well, I think I should be allowed to decide for myself,”he says. “My parents have always taught me how important it is to work hard a tschool and enter欧阳家百创编university. I understand this, but I’m serious about running. It’sthe only thing I’ve ever wanted to do.”His parents believe that Liu Yu should study hard in the evenings so they don’tallow him to practice running at night. “Maybe he thinks it’s too strict or unfair,”says Mrs. Liu. “But we think we’re doing the right thing. He needs to spend moretime on his homework because becoming a professional sports star is a difficultdream.”But Liu Yu still disagrees. “I know my parents care about me. They always talkabout what will happen if I don’t succeed. But I will! I’m a quick runner! I thinkI should be allowed to make this choice myself. Only then will I have a chance toachieve my dream.”Unit8 It must belong to Carla.P593aWe live in a small town and almost everyone knows each other. It used to be veryquiet欧阳家百创编and nothing much ever happened around here. However, these days, somethingunusual is happening in our town. Victor, a teacher at my school, is reallynervous. When he was interviewed by th e town newspaper, he said, “Every nightwe hear strange noises outside our window. My wife thinks that it could be ananimal, but my friends and I think it must be teenagers having fun. My parentscalled the policemen, but they couldn’t find anything strange. They think it mightbe the wind. I don’t think so!”Victor’s next-door neighbor Helen is worried, too. “At first, I thought that it mightbe a dog, but I couldn’t see a dog, or anything else, either. So I guess it can’t be adog. But then, what could it be?” One woman in the area saw something runningaway, but it was dark so she is not sure. “I think it was toobig to be a dog,” she said. “Maybe it was a bear or a wolf.”Everyone in our town is feeling uneasy, and everyone hashis or her own ideas. There must be something visitingthe homes in our neighborhood, but what is it? We haveno idea.欧阳家百创编Most people hope that this animal or person willsimply go away, but I do not think that is going to happen.Thenoise-maker is having too much fun creating fear in theneighborhood.P62 2bStonehenge — Can AnyoneExplain Why It Is There?Stonehenge, a rock circle, is not only oneof Britain’s most famous historical places, but also one of its greatest mysteries.Every year it receives more than 750,000 visitors. Especially in June, people go tothis place as they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year.For many years, historians believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaderstried to communicate with the gods. However, historian Paul Stoker thinks thiscan’t be true because Stonehenge was built so many centuries ago. “The leadersarrived in England much later,” he points out.Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar. The largestones欧阳家百创编。
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Unit1 How can we become good learners?How I Learned to Learn EnglishLast year, I did not like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacher spoke too quickly. But I was afraid to ask questions because my pronunciation was very bad. So I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with this exciting and funny movie! So then I began to watch other English movies as well. Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body language and the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning. I also realized I could get the meaning by listening for just the key words. My pronunciation also improved by listening to the interesting conversations in English movies. I discovered that listening to something you are interested in is the secretto language learning. I also learned useful sentences like “It’s a piece of cake” or “It精选范本serves you right.” I did not understand these sentences at first. But because I wanted to understand the story, I looked up the words in a dictionary.Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new words and more grammar. Then I can have a better understanding of English movies.P6 2bHow Can You Become a Successful Learner?Everyone is born with the ability to learn. But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in common.Creating an interest in what they learnStudies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners often connect whatthey need to learn with something they are interested in. For example, if they need to learn精选范本English and they like music or sports, they can listen to English songs or watch sports programsin English. This way they will not get bored.Practicing and learning from mistakesGood learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practice more. Remember, “use it or lose it”! Even if you learn something well, you will forget it unless you use it. Practice makes perfect. Good learners are also not afraid of making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight. He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes.Developing their study skillsIt is not enough to just study hard. You have to know how to study. Good learners find out the best ways to learn well. For example, they may take notes by writing down key words or by drawing mind maps. Good learners also look for ways to review what they have learned. They maydo this by reading their notes every day or by explaining the information to another student.精选范本Asking questionsGood learners oft en ask questions during or after class. They even ask each other and try to find out the answers. Knowledge comes from questioning. Learning is a life-long journey because every day brings something new. Everything that you learn becomes a part of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learn well.P8 self check 1Are you________ out each time you have a test? You don’t have to be if you_______smart study skills. Remember to________ notesin class and review them on your own or with friends after class. Then what you learnedby doing_____. Try to study and________精选范本information bit by bit instead of waiting__________ the last minute to study_________ atonce. If you________ well for a test,then there’s nothing to_________ about!Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!P13 3aFull Moon, Full FeelingsChinese people have been celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival and enjoying mooncakes for centuries. Mooncakes have the shape of a full moon onmid-autumn night. They carry people’s wishes to the famili es they love and miss.There are many traditional folk stories about this festival. However, most people thinkthat the story of Chang’e is the most touching. Chang’e was Hou Yi’s beautiful wife. After精选范本Hou Yi shot down the nine suns, a goddess gave him a magic medicine to thank him. Whoever drankthis could live forever, and Hou Yi planned to drink it with Chang’e. However, a bad man, Feng Meng, tried to steal the medicine when Hou Yi was not home. Chang’e refused to give it to him and drank it all. She became very light and flew up to the moon. Hou Yi was so sad that he called out her name to the moon every night. One night, he found that the moon was so bright and round that he could see his wife there. He quickly laid out her favorite fruits and desserts in the garden. How he wished that Chang’e could come back!After this, people started the tradition of admiring the moon and sharing mooncakes with their families.P12 4bDear Xia Yu,Do you know that there are two special days for parents in America? One is Mother’s Dayon the second Sunday of May and the other is Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June. On these精选范本。