九年级外研版下册英语课文原文

九年级外研版下册英
语课文原文
Revised on November 25, 2020
九年级外研版下册英语课文原文
Module 1 Unit 1
Listen and read.
Lingling: Welcome back, everyone!
Betty: Hi Lingling! How was your holiday
Lingling: Not bad! I went to Henan Province. But the trip back was very long. The train was full of people, and I had to stand for over six hours.
Betty: Bad luck. Where's Tony
Daming: He's staying with his family in the UK, and flying back tomorrow. The
flights were late today.
Betty: Why is travel so difficult in winter
Lingling: Well, it's the busiest season in China because of Spring Festival. Where
did you go, Daming
Daming: We flew to Hong Kong —and the flight was late! But we took the boat to Landau Island and went to Disneyland.
Lingling: How about you, Betty
Betty: We had quite a good time in Beijing. We went sightseeing by bus and by taxi. And last weekend, we took a tour by to the Summer Palace and
went for a long walk.
Daming: And now, better get back to work ... We've got exams at the end of the term.
Betty: Yes, but there are plenty of fun things to do this term ... the school
trip ...
Lingling: ... and the school leavers' party ...
Daming: ... the visit to the English-speaking theatre in Beijing ...
Lingling: And our trip to Los Angeles! We'll have a great time!
Module 1 Unit 2
Look at the phrases from the passage. What do you think the passage will be about
a.1 ... his first long trip by train ...
b.2 ... leaving his village and his home ...
c.4 ... sitting in Lin's seat.
d.6 Slowly the young man stood up ...
e.5 This young man has the right ticket ...
f. 3 With tears in his eyes ...
Read the passage and number the phrases in the order they happen.
Excuse Me. You're Sitting in My Seat!
The train to Beijing! Lin often dreamed about the train, and about going to the capital. Now it was in front of him, to soon. He looked at his brother.
"Don't forget where you come from, little brother," Jin said. "And watch your bags carefully."
Lin , unable to speak. This was his first long trip by train at the start of his new life, leaving his village and his home for the last 16 years.
He held Jin in his arms. With in his eyes, Jin pushed Lin away. "Go, brother. Write to us as soon as you get there, OK"
Lin jumped onto the train. There were people and bags everywhere. He pushed past them his seat.
A young man was sitting in Lin's seat. He was wearing jeans and a very smart jacket, and was smoking a .
What should he do Six pairs of eyes looked at Lin, while the man looked out of the window.
"Sir, you're sitting in my seat," Lin said, with a nervous smile. The other people watched with interest.
The man didn't turn to look at Lin, but just looked out of the window.
"Excuse me. I have a ticket with the number of the seat you're sitting in!" Lin said in a stronger voice.
"I also have a ticket with that number—it is in another car. Besides, I was here first," said the man, without moving his head. he was sitting, he looked very tall and strong.
Lin looked at the other passengers for help. "But ... " he started to say.
"But what" The man turned and looked at Lin. "I'm not moving."
Finally a man wearing glasses spoke in a loud voice. "This young man has the right ticket for that seat. You should move."
Lin felt brave. "See Please move. I've got a long way to go."
"How long" the young man asked.
"To the last stop, Beijing."
"I'm before you. Then you can have my seat. "
"Where is that" asked Lin.
"Hangzhou."
Lin thought Hangzhou was far away.
"It's seven hours away from here," the man with glasses said. "Even if it's only 10 minutes, you should move."
Slowly the young man stood up, dropped his on the floor, and disappeared down the train.
Module 2 Unit 1
Listen and read.
Betty: Hey, Tony! How was the UK
Tony: Guess what! I saw Sally in London.
Lingling: My pen friend Sally
Tony: Yes, Sally, the girl who visited us last year and played in the orchestra. Lingling: Oh, that's fantastic! How is she
Tony: She's fine. It was great to see her again. I like her.
Betty: Did you do anything interesting while you were there Did you visit her
school
Tony: Yes, I did. She took me there herself.
Betty: What's it like
Tony: Here you are! These are some photos of Park School. I took them
myself.
Lingling: Let's have a look.
Tony: It isn't as big as ours. It's only got about 700 pupils.
Lingling: And how many pupils are there in a class
Tony: Thirty.
Lingling: Wow!
Tony: Most classes have got a computer and Internet. And there are a few
science laboratories, and a large library. And there's a swimming pool
and a huge sports ground.
Lingling: But Sally likes music.
Tony: Well, there's a music room, too. And they have a hall for concerts. Lingling: Which school is better, our school or Park School
Tony: Both schools are very nice. And school has anything the other hasn't
got. But ...
Betty: But what ...
Tony: ... but I prefer our school!
Daming: I bet we're even better than Park School at English!
Lingling: Well, anyway, we're all going to get top grades for English!
Module 2 Unit 2
Read the passage and write a short title for each photo.
My School Life
My name is Sally Maxwell, and I'm 15. I've been at Park School, London since I was 11. If I pass my exams next year, I'll stay here until I'm 18.
Park School is a , about 20 minutes by bike away from home. Before I came here, I went to primary school, near my home. I started primary school when I was five and stayed there for six years.
The schoolday is from 8:45 . to 3:15 . We spend the first 10 minutes in our classroom while our teacher checks which pupils are or . Then everyone goes to the main hall. There our head teacher makes a and tells us any news about the school. Lessons begin at 9:05 and last for an hour. We have a break at 11:05 until 11:20, then another lesson, then lunch for an hour. We have two more lessons before school finishes.
This year I have 11 subjects: maths, , chemistry, , history, geography, music and IT, PHSE, ADT and PE (these stand for Information Technology; Personal Health and Education; Art, Design and Technology and Physical Education). , we don't have exams in every subject. PHSE is about the dangers of and smoking, among other things. In ADT we also do things like learning to cook as well as drawing and design. Some people can do Italian and instead of , but no one is learning Chinese ... yet! PE physical exercise, basketball, in the gym and swimming—we're really lucky to have a swimming pool.
I took exams when I was 7, 10, and 14 years old. Next year I take my exams in eight subjects, and then I can do between three and five subjects for the exams in my final year.
We have a large sports ground where we play football, tennis and do both during and after school hours. After-school activities, such as sports clubs and language societies are popular, too. During the school year there are usually visits to museums and galleries, and to camps for activities, such as climbing and cycling in the country. There are parties and and a sports day, and the school
play is a really important event. Once a term, there is a parents' meeting, so our parents and teachers can talk about our progress.
What's the best thing about school English, history, music ... and my friends. What's the worst thing Homework ... and exams!
Module 3 Unit 1
Listen and read.
Betty's
mum: It's getting late, Betty.
Betty: Nearly finished! I'm doing a composition: Is life today better or worse
than it was 50 years ago
Betty's
mum: And what do you think
Betty: I think it's better. The most important difference is that people are
healthier today, and they live longer than they did in the past.
Betty's mum: That's true. The advantage is that we know more about today. We're
better at . But people don't eat as well as in the past, and don't take as much exercise as they did.
Betty: I that's because public transport is much better today.
Betty's mum: Yes, I agree. People walk or use their bikes less, and they're lazier.
Faster transport also makes more pollution. And that makes life more dangerous and less healthy.
Betty: What about work People don't have to work as hard as they worked 50
years ago.
Betty's mum: Yes, but no one ever says they have too much free time! I also think schoolchildren today work harder than we ever did.
Betty: Yes, but I really want to do my best.
Betty's
mum: Why don't you ask Mrs Li downstairs She's seen how life has changed.
Betty: That's a good idea. Talking of free time, don't forget I'm going on the
school trip next month, and the theatre visit.
Betty's Good! You'll be more and less nervous before your exams.
mum:
Module 3 Unit 2
Read this sentence from the passage. It's an example of a main point.
Example:My parents, my sister and three brothers lived in a small house beside a restaurant.
Main
point:Families were bigger in the past..
Now choose the correct main point for these examples from the passage.
1. My sister ... left school when she was only 12 ...
My sister no longer wanted to go to school.
The school leaving age was lower in the past. (T)
2. Looking after us was a full-time job, so she stayed at home.
Married women were too busy at home to continue working. (T)
It wasn't necessary for the mother to work.
3. ... my mother never bought ready-made food as people do today.
There wasn't any fast food in the past.
The food we eat today isn't as healthy as it was. (T)
4. My parents liked him, and thought he came from a good family ...
People from good families were always kind.
Parents usually decided who their children married. (T)
5. Yes, there are lots more buildings and so much more traffic!
Cars are cheaper today.
There was less traffic in the past. (T)
Module 4 Unit 1
Listen and read.
Lingling: I'm really looking forward to the Shakespeare play.
Betty: Me too! And the school trip to the Great Wall.
Lingling: Yes, but I need a jacket, and some warm and socks.
Betty: In May
Lingling: I get really cold.
Betty: OK. Let's go shopping!
Lingling: How about that new shopping centre in Wangfujing You know, turn
left and go along Wangfujing, and it's on the right.
Betty: Sure. We'll go by bus, OK And have you decided what to wear to the
school leavers' party
Lingling: I've got a really nice long . What about you
Betty: I'll probably wear a dress, too, but I need some shoes. OK, I'll meet
you in front of school at two o'clock this afternoon.
(Later .)
Betty: How about this jacket
Lingling: It's the right but it's a bit bright.
Betty: Let's see if they have one in blue. Where's the
Lingling: It's that girl with long hair over there. Excuse me!
Shop
assistant: Can I help you
Betty: Yes, do you have this jacket in blue
Shop
assistant: No, I don't think so. But we've got some over here. Come this way.
Betty: No, she doesn't want an overcoat.
Lingling: Hey, I really like these shoes!
Betty: Oh, take a look at that amazing skirt!
Lingling: I think we're going to be here for some time.
Module 4 Unit 2
Read the passage and find out what the words and expressions mean.
big name; designer clothes; logo; look cool
Looking Cool
What do you look for when you go shopping for clothes Do you choose something ... or comfortable Do you like to look different Or do you wear the same clothes as your friends Do you go for this year's colours Is it the —the company symbol—that catches your attention Or maybe film stars are wearing these clothes What helps you choose the clothes you like
Everyone spends money on clothes, and everyone has their personal look. The best-known clothing companies sell their "" clothes all over the world. But the number of these big name companies is in fact very small, and the clothes they make are more expensive than the clothes made by less companies. Many people even prefer them to cheaper clothes. Why
Many young people today care about the way they look. They often buy "" clothes because they think they look . Then the less companies make clothes which look the same. But they don't sell as well because they don't have the .
People also think clothes are better made. For example, many people think the right running shoes will make you run faster or play better. Of course, this is not always true. It's the training—not the trainers—that improves your speed or your score. But that's not the point. People believe that it's true ... and then buy the shoes. The big companies only want to make a lot of money.
Above all, clothes are more popular because of clever . All of the international companies spend millions of every year to make us buy their clothes. And they !
Most people dress in a way that shows off their . But if some of us buy expensive clothes just to look , what does that say about us Maybe it's just clever .
So next weekend, think about the clothes you put on. What's the on your trainers Who made your jeans And how many of your friends wear the same clothes as you do And then think that maybe some of us could spend our
money better. Module 5 Unit 1 Listen and read.
Mr Jackson: OK, listen up! Before we can enjoy ourselves on the Great Wall, there are a few and . OK
All: Yes, Mr Jackson.
Mr Jackson: First, you must the path. You mustn't walk along the edge because you might fall and hurt yourself. Is that
All: Yes.
Mr Jackson: And you have to keep together. You mustn't go off on your own, because you might get lost.
All: No, Mr Jackson.
Daming: Can we have something to eat now I'm !
Mr Jackson: No, you can't, Daming! You only had breakfast an hour ago. I think we should start walking, and then stop at noon for our picnic. But you shouldn't drink all the water, because you may need some later.
Betty: Can we go rock climbing
Mr Jackson: Yes, you can, but you must use . You have to think about personal safety! And you must have the right shoes. OK, I think that's all. Let's go down this path, and then we can cross the and climb up to the top of that mountain. Then we can take a look across the countryside ...
Daming: ... and have lunch
Mr
Jackson: ... and then walk along that part of the wall, up there. Come on! I'll . Daming: I feel tired already. I may need a rest very soon.
Module 5 Unit 2
Look at the picture and answer the questions.
1.What do you think the bear is doing
2.What do you think the people in the tent should do
Read the passage and answer the questions.
1.What were the three people doing in Yellowstone Park
2.How much do they know about bears
3.Where do you think is the best place to keep food safe from bears
4.What was the noise behind the writer
5.Do you think their stay in the park was a success
Watch Out! Bears About!
On our first evening, the three of us were tired after walking for about eight hours. We soon fell asleep.
In the middle of the night, there was a strange noise outside. But when I looked out of the tent, there was nothing to see.
In the morning, I got up to make breakfast. The bag of food was open.
"Bears," said Joe. "We should hang the food in a tree tonight."
Later that day we stopped in a beautiful by a stream. It was very , and we fell asleep listening to the sound of water.
During the night the bears came back. This time they took the food from the tree.
"How did they do that" I asked.
"Not high enough. Bears can climb trees. They can smell food from a distance. We should pick up the rubbish, too."
The first rule of camping is to keep a clean camp . You can't leave anything which bears might think is food.
"OK, let's tidy the up, and move on. Oh, and we should make lots of noise, too. If they know where we are, they may not come any closer," said Joe.
"If you see a bear," said Joe, "you mustn't move or make any . And above all, you mustn't run. No one can run faster in the forest than a bear."
We went to sleep ... or we tried to.
The next day we stopped at midday for something to eat, and while the others were resting, I went for a walk in the forest.
Suddenly, I saw a baby bear playing with some and stones. He looked so friendly, and I remember thinking, "If I , I can just touch him."
There was a loud noise behind me.
I stood very . I didn't even turn my head. There was another loud noise, and I couldn't see what was happening. The baby bear looked up, and ran past me into the .
I stayed in the same position for five minutes, maybe more. Then slowly I turned round, and on the about 300 metres away I saw the baby bear and his huge mother.
I have never run so fast, back to my friends.
For the next 10 days, every time there was a noise, my went cold.
Module 6 Unit 1
Listen and answer the questions. Use the words in the box to help you.
accident; ache; blood; ; ; ground; ; shoulder; stomach;
1.Has Tony's dad ever had serious accidents
2.What parts of his body did he hurt
3. How long did it take him to get better
4. What illness does he sometimes get
5. What does he get with this illness
6. What does he think Tony will get, and why
7. Listen and read.
Betty: Hey! My legs are aching. How far have we walked
Mr Jackson: About 10 kilometres. Let's wait for the others. They'll catch up in a few minutes.
Lingling: Who's
Betty: Tony and Daming. What's happened to them
Lingling: They were walking more slowly than us.
Mr Jackson: And look at those clouds! I think it's going to rain. I'll go back and look for them.
Betty: Wait a minute! I can hear someone.
Tony: Help!
Lingling: It's Tony. Where have you been
Tony: It's Daming. He has had an accident. He was running along the wall
when he tripped and fell over the edge. He's cut his head; his shoulder
hurts and I think he's broken his leg.
Mr
Jackson: When did he fall
Tony: About 10 minutes ago.
Mr
Jackson: OK, show me where he is. I'll call for help on my mobile. (Later ) Tony: There he is, lying on the ground!
Mr
Jackson: Hi, Daming. How do you feel
Daming: My leg hurts, and I feel a bit cold.
Tony: And you've cut your . There's blood on your leg.
Mr Can you move your foot
Jackson:
Daming: Yes. Ouch! But I can't walk.
Mr
Jackson: We had better get you to hospital.
Lingling: Will he live
Mr Jackson: Of course he will! He's got a in his leg and he may get a but it's
nothing serious. He'll soon be OK!
Module 6 Unit 2 Look at the pictures. Say what the advantages or dangers are.
Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3
Read the passage. Which paragraphs describe what you can see in the pictures
Six Rules for a Safe and Healthy Life
Thanks to in both health care and personal safety, most people are living healthier, longer lives. Someone who is born today can expect to live 25 years longer than someone who was born in the 19th century. It's even thought that in the future more and more people will celebrate their hundredth birthday. Here are six rules for a healthy life.
1. Be careful! It's dangerous out there!
We all know that we shouldn't run across the road in front of the traffic, or cycle too close to cars. But we're not sure about how to stay safe in the countryside. When you're out walking, you should always go with someone, and tell your parents where you're planning to go. Remember! Climbing may also mean falling —what goes up must come down. Safety rules and advice are there to help you, not to make life less fun.
2. Don't be a potato!
Sure, it's comfortable to sit on the couch and watch. But experts say you should walk at least 10,000 steps every day to keep . In the past, people's jobs required more physical effort. When farmers were working in the fields, they were keeping fit at the same time. Think about it: do you get the same of exercise today as they did in the past
3. Watch your diet!
It's important to eat plenty of the right things, above all, fruit, vegetables, and to see fast food or sweets as something very special—maybe just now and then. The wrong diet means you'll put on , one of the fastest ways to an unhealthy life.
4. Rest up while you can!
When we were babies, we slept for much of the day—if our parents were lucky! Teenagers don't need as much sleep but it's important to get about eight hours' sleep. At weekends, you've got more time, so use it not just for your friends, but for rest, too.
5. Don't worry. Be happy!
Many doctors believe that happiness is important for our general health. If you're worried about something, talk to your parents or your teacher.
6. Say no ... to smoking and drugs!
Yes, you knew I was going to say this! But it's so important. More teenagers damage their health through smoking and taking drugs than any other dangers. Think about the on your family and friends, and think about its effect on you and your health.
Happy living!
Module 7 Unit 1
Look at the party invitation and answer the questions. Invitation
You're invited to
the School Leavers' Party
on Saturday 30th May at 5 .
in the school hall
Bring a traditional dish —"finger food"
Music and dancing
1. What's a school leavers' party
2. What's a traditional dish
3. What do you think "finger food" is
4. What else is there to do at the party
5. Listen and read.
Lingling: When's the school leavers' party
Betty: After the visit to the play by Shakespeare. It'll be held on 30th May.
We're all invited.
Daming: In fact, I've been chosen to look after the dance music.
Tony: And I have been asked to decorate the hall.
Betty: And everyone has been told to prepare a traditional dish from our own
countries.
Lingling: Will we be allowed to cook it at school, or must it be made at home, and
brought here
Betty: I suppose it can be heated up in the school kitchen, but it should be
cooked at home. What are you going to make
Lingling: Suanla tang , I guess.
Betty: What's that
Lingling: and sour soup. It's made with chicken or pork and vegetables.
Betty: But the invitation says finger food! That means you have to eat it with
your .
Lingling: Oh, soup's no good, then. You need a . What about you
Betty: Hamburgers, with cheese in a .
Tony: And you, Daming
Daming: Jiaozi ! The best jiaozi in China are made by my grandmother!
Betty: Is she invited to the school leavers' party, too
Daming: Hm, I see what you mean. What about you, Tony
Tony: A traditional English pizza with cheese, tomato and ham.
Betty: Pizza isn't English! It was invented in Italy, not England!
Tony: But pizza can be eaten everywhere in England.
Betty: I don't think Shakespeare ate pizza!
Module 7 Unit 2
Read the passage. What are the most surprising pieces of information about meals and eating customs in the West
Do as the Romans Do
There's a , "When in Rome, do as the do." And when you eat Western food, do as the Westerners do. Here are some things you may wish to know about eating together in the West.
In the West, lunch is eaten later, always after midday, sometimes at one o'clock. Dinner is served around 7 . or even later. In Spain it's usual to eat lunch at 2 . and dinner at 10 .!
At the start of a meal the Chinese usually say "manman chi". The French say "Bon appetit", and the Italians say "Buon appetito". But there's no similar
expression in English! "Enjoy your meal" is usually only said by a waiter. For "ganbei", you can say ""!
Chopsticks are only used when people eat Chinese food. Knives and are used for most food. The fork is held in your left hand and the in your right, and the food is held with the fork and cut with the knife. Americans often cut all their food first, and then put the fork in their right hand to eat it. Soup is drunk with a . However, there is some food which can be eaten with your fingers, such as chicken legs, seafood, and cake.
At the start of a meal, if you're the guest, you'll be invited to yourself ("Help yourself!"), or your will be filled by your host ("Can I serve you"). If you've been given something you don't like, it should be pushed to the edge of the plate and left. You don't have to say why, but if you feel an is required, just say, "I'm sorry. I can't eat this." No one will be . If you're offered more food, but can't eat any more, just say, "No, thanks. It was delicious, but I've had enough."
Generally, fewer dishes are prepared than in China. It isn't thought to be so important to offer too much food.
Finally, it's sometimes difficult to know when the meal is . If you've been invited to dinner by Western friends, you'll know that you're expected to stay and talk around the dinner table long after the last dish has been brought to the table, and it's thought quite rude if you leave as soon as you finish eating.
The golden rule is: Watch the other people. Do as they do.
Module 8 Unit 1 Listen and read.
Tony'smum: How was the play
Tony: Well, I was pleased to see it, but three hours is a long time to stay
still.
Tony'smum: Was it in English
Tony: Yes, it was acted by the Beijing English Theatre Company.
Tony'smum: What was the best
Tony: The fight between the two families and their ! And the actors who
played the of Romeo and Juliet were ! But it's sad at the end,
because Juliet loves Romeo, but her father has decided she must
marry someone else. So they both decide to kill themselves.
Tony'smum: "A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life."
Tony: OK, OK, I'm . Can you any more
Tony'smum: No, that's all I can remember. Did you have a good seat
Tony: Well, it was hard to see the play at the back. The best place to sit is
in the .
Tony'smum: Could you hear the
Tony: I guessed what they were saying, but their voices weren't very loud.
Daming and Lingling found their accents really difficult to
understand.
Tony'smum: The best way is to read the play before you see it.
Tony: We tried to do that, but there wasn't time.
Tony's
mum: Did you have anything to eat before you went to the theatre
Tony: No such luck! I was starving!
Module 8 Unit 2
Look at the photo and say what type of entertainment or sport you can see.
• basketball
• jazz
• movies
• ...
Think of other words which you can use to talk about the photo.
• basketball: match, stadium
•jazz: concert, band
•movies: ...
•Read the passage. Which paragraph describes what you can see in the photo
•The City that Never Sleeps
•
•
•
•New York is probably the entertainment
capital of the world, and a great place to see
the big names and top stars in films,
television, theatre and music. Sports fans
have plenty of chances to watch some great
sport, and the New York is world-famous.
•Madison Square Garden is the place to watch
the New York Knicks Basketball Team and
the Golden Gloves boxing competition. To
watch baseball, go to the Yankee Stadium, home of the New York Yankees or Shea Stadium for the Mets.
•At New York's finest arts cinema, the Film Forum, you can see the latest foreign and American movies. But New York itself is the subject of many movies by directors who come from New York, such as Woody Allen and Martin Scorsese.。