外研版九年级英语下册(课文及对话)
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外研版九年级下册英语Module7Unit3课文翻译(2)外研版九年级下册英语Module7 Unit3课文翻译(三)Teacher:Before we start the lesson, everyone,is there anything you're worried about or need help with?老师:同学们,在我们上课之前,你们有担心或者需要帮忙的事吗?Student A:Yes,l'm worried about my handwriting,because it isn't good.学生A:是的,我担心书写,因为它不好。
Teacher:Gcod handwriting (1)___ (recluire)a lot of practice. You need (2)___ (practise) writing the letters and joining them together.0”you work hard,you can (3)___(improve)hIs there anyone else with a problem?老师:好的书写(1)___需要多加练习。
你需要(2)___练习写字母并把它们拼接在一起。
如果你努力练习的话,你会(3)___提高的。
还有其他人有问题吗?Student B:l want (4)___(achieve) higher marks in spelling. lt's so. difficult!学生B:我想在拼写方面(4)___取得更嵩的分数。
这太难了!Teacher: Yes, English spelling is difficult. You need to have a good knowledge of the way that words are (5) (write).For example,remember that the word "letter" has double "t" in if.老师:是的,英语拼写很难。
Module 5 Unit 1 课文原文,翻译和知识点1 Look at the picture and answer the questions.I . Do you think the person is seriously hurt?2. What do you think has happened to him?2. Listen and answer the questions.1. Has Tony's dad ever had an accident?2. How long did it take for the wound to get better after Tony's dad cut off his finger?3 What parts of his body hurt afer Tony’s dad fell off his bike.4.What is Tony reading about for his school trip?Listen and read.Betty: I'm tired, Mr Jackson.Mr Jackson: Let's wait for the others. They 'll catch up in a few minutes.Betty: Who's missing?Mr Jackson:Tony and Daming. They're always at the back of the group. I thought we had an agreement to stay together. Betty: They were walking more slowly than usMr Jackson: I think it's going to rain. I'll go back and look for them.Tony: (Moving closer) Help! It's Daming. He's had an accident. He fell over when was running down the steps. He's hit his headand his leg hurts. I think he's broken his leg.Mr Jackson: When did he fall?Tony: About ten minutes agoMr Jackson: OK, show me where he is.. There he is! Hey. Daming, how do you feel?Daming: My leg hurts, and I can't see very well. Will I go blind? Mr Jackson: No, you,ve just hit your head. You've cut your knee too. There's blood on your leg. Can you move your foot? Daming: Yes. Ouch! But I can’t walk.Mr Jackson: We’d better get you to hospital. I'll call for help on my mobile.Daming: Is it serious? Will I live?Mr Jackson: Of course you will! It's nothing serious. Tony, tell everyone we have to call off the walk and go back home.译文:贝蒂:我累了,杰克逊老师。
外研版九年级英语下全册课文翻译Module1 TravelUnit1 We toured the city by bus and by taxi3.Listenand read. Now complete the table.玲玲:欢迎大家回来!贝蒂:嗨, 玲玲! 假期过得怎么样?玲玲:不错! 我去河南看望了我的祖父母。
当时火车上全都是人,我不得不站了 3 个多小时。
贝蒂:真不走运啊。
为什么春节出行这么困难呢?玲玲:噢,因为春节的缘故,这段时间成了交通最繁忙的时候。
托尼呢?大明:他回英国和家人团聚去了。
他今天坐飞机回来,但是航班晚点了。
贝蒂:大明,你去了哪里?大明:我们坐飞机直飞香港——飞机出发时也晚点了,不过飞行员成功地按时着陆了。
然后我们乘船去了大屿山和迪斯尼乐园。
真好玩!玲玲:你呢,贝蒂?贝蒂:我们在北京玩得很开心。
我们坐公交车和出租车在城市里游玩。
上周末我们坐客车去了颐和园,还沿湖走了一段很长的路。
玲玲:听起来不错!但是这会儿我们还是最好回去学习吧…期末还有一场大考试呢。
贝蒂:只要你努力,就没什么好担心的。
大明:考试之后就是毕业晚会了。
我们都盼着呢!贝蒂:没错!我们会玩得很开心的!Unit2 It’s a long story .2.Readthe play and number the expressions in Activity 1 in the orderthey appear.(李林和李薇在车站站台上告别。
)李林:告诉爸爸妈妈我会想他们的……我也会想念你们所有人。
李薇:我们也会想你的。
李林:春节见。
李薇:保重。
再见!(李林上了车,寻找他的座位。
)李林:对不起,先生。
恐怕你坐了我的座位。
长者:对不起,年轻人。
你说什么?我听不大清楚。
李林:你坐错位置了。
长者:真的吗?但是……我以为这是我的座位呢。
我的票呢?(长者在口袋里、包里,最后又在钱包里翻找他的车票。
)长者:找到了。
9 车厢,12A 座。
2016最新外研版九年级下册全册课译文(其8个模块)Module 1 Travel Unit 1 We toured the city by bus and by taxi and read. Now complete the table.玲玲:欢迎大家回来!贝蒂:嗨, 玲玲! 假期过得怎么样?玲玲:不错! 我去河南看望了我的祖父母。
当时火车上全都是人,我不得不站了3个多小时。
贝蒂:真不走运啊。
为什么春节出行这么困难呢?玲玲:噢,因为春节的缘故,这段时间成了交通最繁忙的时候。
托尼呢?大明:他回英国和家人团聚去了。
他今天坐飞机回来,但是航班晚点了。
贝蒂:大明,你去了哪里?大明:我们坐飞机直飞香港——飞机出发时也晚点了,不过飞行员成功地按时着陆了。
然后我们乘船去了大屿山和迪斯尼乐园。
真好玩!玲玲:你呢,贝蒂?贝蒂:我们在北京玩得很开心。
我们坐公交车和出租车在城市里游玩。
上周末我们坐客车去了颐和园,还沿湖走了一段很长的路。
玲玲:听起来不错!但是这会儿我们还是最好回去学习吧…期末还有一场大考试呢。
贝蒂:只要你努力,就没什么好担心的。
大明:考试之后就是毕业晚会了。
我们都盼着呢!贝蒂:没错!我们会玩得很开心的!Unit 2 It’s a long story . the play and number the expressions in Activity 1 in the order they appear. (李林和李薇在车站站台上告别。
)李林:告诉爸爸妈妈我会想他们的……我也会想念你们所有人。
李薇:我们也会想你的。
李林:春节见。
李薇:保重。
再见!(李林上了车,寻找他的座位。
)李林:对不起,先生。
恐怕你坐了我的座位。
长者:对不起,年轻人。
你说什么?我听不大清楚。
李林:你坐错位置了。
长者:真的吗?但是……我以为这是我的座位呢。
我的票呢?(长者在口袋里、包里,最后又在钱包里翻找他的车票。
)长者:找到了。
9车厢,12A座。
外研版初三下册英语课文翻译Unit 1SECTION A1a 我通过制作抽认卡来学习。
通过和朋友一起学习。
通过听磁带。
通过做抽认卡。
通过向老师求助。
通过读课本。
通过制作单词本。
1c A:你怎么为考试而学习。
B:我通过参加学习小组来学习。
2a 1、你是通过看英文录像学英语的吗? 2、你曾和朋友们练习过对话吗? 3、听磁带怎么样? 4、大声朗读以练习发音怎么样?5、我以前通过参加学习小组的方式学习过吗?2b A是的,我通过那种学习方式学到了很多。
B、哦,是的,它提升了我说英语的水平。
C、有时那样做。
我觉得他有用。
D、不。
(通过看英语录像学习)太难了,无法理解录像中的人所说的话。
2c A你以前通过参加学习小组来学习吗?B、是的,我参加赤字,通过那种方式我学到了很多。
Grammar Focus 你怎么为准备一场考试而学习?我靠听磁带。
你怎样学习英语?我通过参加学习小组来学习。
你通过大声朗读来学习英语吗?是的,我是。
你曾和朋友们练习过对话吗?哦,是的,他提升了我说英语的水平。
你以前通过参加学习?小组来学习吗?是的,我参加过。
通过那种方式我学习到了很多。
3a如何才能学得这星期我们询问了新星高中的同学关于学习更多英语的方法的问题。
很多同学说他们通过使用英语为学习它,一些还有很特别的建议。
比如,李莉莲说学习新单词的的方法是阅读英语杂志。
她说记忆浒音乐的歌词也有一些作用。
当我们问及学习语法的问题时,她说:“我从不学习语法。
它太枯燥了。
”魏明有不同的看法。
他学习英语已经6年了,并且确实喜欢英语。
他认为学习语法是学习一门语言的一种好方法。
他还认为观看英语电影也不错,国灰他能够看到演员说话的情形。
但是,有时候他发现看英语电影是件很头痛的事情,因为那些演员说话太快了。
刘畅说加入学校英语俱乐部是提升英语的方法。
学生有很多练习的机会并且他们也有很多乐趣。
她补充说和朋友练习会话一点用处也没有。
“我们会因为某件事变得很激动,最后用汉语来讲,”她说。
最新外研版九年级下册全册课文译文(其8个模块)Module 1 TravelUnit 1 We toured the city by bus and by taxi3.Listen and read. Now complete the table.玲玲:欢迎大家回来!贝蒂:嗨, 玲玲! 假期过得怎么样?玲玲:不错! 我去河南看望了我的祖父母。
当时火车上全都是人,我不得不站了3个多小时。
贝蒂:真不走运啊。
为什么春节出行这么困难呢?玲玲:噢,因为春节的缘故,这段时间成了交通最繁忙的时候。
托尼呢?大明:他回英国和家人团聚去了。
他今天坐飞机回来,但是航班晚点了。
贝蒂:大明,你去了哪里?大明:我们坐飞机直飞香港——飞机出发时也晚点了,不过飞行员成功地按时着陆了。
然后我们乘船去了大屿山和迪斯尼乐园。
真好玩!玲玲:你呢,贝蒂?贝蒂:我们在北京玩得很开心。
我们坐公交车和出租车在城市里游玩。
上周末我们坐客车去了颐和园,还沿湖走了一段很长的路。
玲玲:听起来不错!但是这会儿我们还是最好回去学习吧…期末还有一场大考试呢。
贝蒂:只要你努力,就没什么好担心的。
大明:考试之后就是毕业晚会了。
我们都盼着呢!贝蒂:没错!我们会玩得很开心的!Unit 2 It’s a long story .2.Read the play and number the expressions in Activity 1 in the order they appear.(李林和李薇在车站站台上告别。
)李林:告诉爸爸妈妈我会想他们的……我也会想念你们所有人。
李薇:我们也会想你的。
李林:春节见。
李薇:保重。
再见!(李林上了车,寻找他的座位。
)李林:对不起,先生。
恐怕你坐了我的座位。
长者:对不起,年轻人。
你说什么?我听不大清楚。
李林:你坐错位置了。
长者:真的吗?但是……我以为这是我的座位呢。
我的票呢?(长者在口袋里、包里,最后又在钱包里翻找他的车票。
)长者:找到了。
最新外研版九年级下册全册课译文(其8个模块)Module 1 Travel Unit 1 We toured the city by bus and by taxi3.Listen and read. Now complete the table.玲玲:欢迎大家回来!贝蒂:嗨, 玲玲! 假期过得怎么样?玲玲:不错! 我去河南看望了我的祖父母。
当时火车上全都是人,我不得不站了3个多小时。
贝蒂:真不走运啊。
为什么春节出行这么困难呢?玲玲:噢,因为春节的缘故,这段时间成了交通最繁忙的时候。
托尼呢?大明:他回英国和家人团聚去了。
他今天坐飞机回来,但是航班晚点了。
贝蒂:大明,你去了哪里?大明:我们坐飞机直飞香港——飞机出发时也晚点了,不过飞行员成功地按时着陆了。
然后我们乘船去了大屿山和迪斯尼乐园。
真好玩!玲玲:你呢,贝蒂?贝蒂:我们在北京玩得很开心。
我们坐公交车和出租车在城市里游玩。
上周末我们坐客车去了颐和园,还沿湖走了一段很长的路。
玲玲:听起来不错!但是这会儿我们还是最好回去学习吧…期末还有一场大考试呢。
贝蒂:只要你努力,就没什么好担心的。
大明:考试之后就是毕业晚会了。
我们都盼着呢!贝蒂:没错!我们会玩得很开心的!Unit 2 It’s a long story . 2.Read the play and number the expressions in Activity 1 in the order they appear. (李林和李薇在车站站台上告别。
)李林:告诉爸爸妈妈我会想他们的……我也会想念你们所有人。
李薇:我们也会想你的。
李林:春节见。
李薇:保重。
再见!(李林上了车,寻找他的座位。
)李林:对不起,先生。
恐怕你坐了我的座位。
长者:对不起,年轻人。
你说什么?我听不大清楚。
李林:你坐错位置了。
长者:真的吗?但是……我以为这是我的座位呢。
我的票呢?(长者在口袋里、包里,最后又在钱包里翻找他的车票。
Module 1 Unit One The flight was late.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 coach 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!Unit Two 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 set off soon. He looked at his brother. "Don't forget where you come from, little brother," Jin said. "And watch your bags carefully."Lin nodded, 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 tears 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 towards his seat.A young man was sitting in Lin's seat. He was wearing jeans and a very smart jacket, and was smoking a cigarette.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—though it is in another car. Besides, I was here first," said the man, without moving his head. Though 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 getting off 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 cigarette on the floor, and disappeared down the train.Module 2 Unit One It was great to see her again.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 really 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 neither 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! Unit Two What’s the best thing about school?My School LifeMy 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 secondary school, 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 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. We spend the first 10 minutes in our classroom while our teacher checks which pupils are present or absent. Then everyone goes to the main hall. There our head teacher makes a speech 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, biology, chemistry, French, history, geography, music and IT, PHSE, ADT and PE (these stand for Information Technology; Personal Health and Safety Education; Art, Design andTechnology and Physical Education). Fortunately, we don't have exams in every subject. PHSE is about the dangers of drugs 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 Spanish instead of French, but no one is learning Chinese ... yet! PE involves physical exercise, basketball, training 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 athletics 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 discos 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 One People are healthier today. 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 medicine today. We're better at preventing illness. But people don't eat as well as in the past, and don't take as much exercise as they did.Betty: I suppose 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 mum: Good! You'll be more relaxed and less nervous before your exams.Unit Two We weren’t very rich, but we were happy.Life in the PastMrs Li is over 70 years old, and has lived in Beijing all her life. I asked her about life today and in the past.Tell me about your parents, brothers and sisters.My parents, my sister and three brothers lived in a small house beside a restaurant. We weren't very rich, but we were happy. My sister was the eldest child and she left school when she was only 12 to help my mother at home.Families have changed a lot since I was young. They were much bigger in those days. Most of my friends had lots of brothers and sisters. Today most people only have one child!Did your parents have jobs?My father went out to work. He was a factory worker, and he often worked 12 hours a day. My mum wanted to work. She was a teacher before she met my father. Looking after us was a full-time job, so she stayed at home. Today it's normal for married women to go out to work, but it was less common in the past. My father had the same job the whole of his working life. These days people change their jobs much more often.What was life like at home?Well, I remember the family meals, three times a day. My mother was always cooking for us. We weren't rich but we ate enough. And the food was always freshly cooked—my mother never bought ready-made food as people do today, so it was much better for us. And of course we didn't have television, so we played games together and read a lot. I helped my younger brother with his homework in the evenings.Where did you meet your husband?I first met him 60 years ago. I was carrying some heavy bags on my bike and I fell off! He stopped and picked up my bags. My parents liked him, and thought he came from a good family so we got married a year later. I was only 19. These days most couples meet at work, and they just hope their parents will be happy for them if they marry.Has Beijing changed?Yes, there are lots more buildings and so much more traffic! I can't believe the number of cars on the streets. But I suppose it's the same everywhere. And I walk less these days and take the bus more.And do you think life is better today?Well, I think so. I'm healthier than I've ever been. We live longer and we eat better. One day I'll be talking to your own grandchildren!Module 4 Unit One I really like these shoes. 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 thick jacket, and some warm gloves 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 dress. 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 size but it's a bit bright.Betty: Let's see if they have one in blue. Where's the shop assistant? 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 overcoats 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.Unit Two What helps you choose the clothes you like?Looking Cool.What do you look for when you go shopping for clothes? Do you choose something fashionable ... 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 logo—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 "designer" 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 well-known companies. Many people even prefer them to cheaper clothes. Why?.Many young people today care about the way they look. They often buy "designer" clothes because they think they look cool. Then the less well-known companies make clothes which look the same. But they don't sell as well because they don't have the logo..People also think designer 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, designer clothes are more popular because of clever advertising. All of the international companies spend millions of dollars every year to make us buy their clothes. And they succeed!Most people dress in a way that shows off their personality. But if some of us buy expensive clothes just to look cool, what does that say about us? Maybe it's just clever advertising.So next weekend, think about the clothes you put on. What's the logo 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.Unit Three Language in useSelling Without Advertisements1. Advertisements are everywhere! They're on the radio and TV, in newspapers and magazines, on buses and buildings. They're on websites and mobile phones. Companies give their products to film stars, pop stars and sports stars to wear or use so that fans will buy them in order to copy the stars.2. Advertisements have become so common that they aren't working any more. We don't like advertisements, so we try not to see them. We turn off the ads on our computers, we refuse to watch them on TV, or read them in magazines. We no longer notice the posters all around us. We don't copy the stars because we know they don't really like the things they advertise.3. This means that advertising companies need a new way to sell. They can't make their products "cool" by advertising. Advertisements aren't cool, and teenagers won't buy the things in ads just because the ads say they are fashionable. The latest way to advertise is not to advertise.4. Instead of using stars, companies are using teenagers. They pay them to tell their friends about new products. Teenagers don't want to dress like everyone else and buy the things that everyone else has. They want to look different and create their own style. Teenagers don't think it's cool to copy the stars or buy things they've seen in ads.5. Getting people to talk about products is the best way to advertise. When teenagers talk about products, their friends become interested and want to buy them. When "cool" teenagers wear clothes, they make them fashionable, so their friends want to wear them, too.。
Module 1TravelUnit 1 We toured the city by bus and by taxiLingling :welcome back ,everyone!Betty :Hi ,Lingling !How was your holiday?Lingling :Not bad!I want to see my grandparents in Henan Province.The train was full of people,and I had to stand for over three hours!Betty :Bad luck.Why is travel so difficult in winter?Lingling :Well ,it‟s the busiest season in China because of the Spring Festival .Where …s Tony ? Daming :He went to stay with his family in the UK.He …s flying back today.But the flight is late. Betty :Where did you go,Daming ?Daming :We flew direct to Hong Kong -and the plane left a bit late too!But the pilot succeeded in landing on time.Then we took a boat to Lantau Island and went to Disneyland .It was great fun!Lingling :How about you,Betty ?Betty: We had quite a good time in Beijing .We toured the city by bus and by st weekend ,we took a tour by coach to the Summer Palace and went for a long wale around the lake .Lingling :That sounds great ! But now ,we‟d better get back to work.we‟re going to have a bit exam at the end of the term.Betty:There …s nothing to worry about as long as you work hard .Daming :And after the exam,there …s the school-leavers‟ party .We‟re all looking forward to it!Betty ;Exactly !We‟ll have a great time!Unit 2(It‟s a long story.Li Lin and Li Wei are on the station platform,saying goodbye to each other.)Li Lin :Tell Mum and Dad I …ll miss them... I‟ll miss you all.Li Wei :And we‟ll miss you too.Li Lin :See you at the Spring Festival .Li Wei :Take care.Bye !(Li Lin gets on the train and looks for his seat.)Li Lin :Excuse me,sir.I‟m afraid you‟re sitting in my seat.Elderly man :I‟m sorry ,young man.What did you say?I can‟t hear very well.Li Lin :You‟ve taken the wrong seat.Elderly man : Really?But ...I thought it was my seat .Where …s my ticket?(The elderly man looks for his ticket in his pocket ,his bag and finally in his wallet.)Elderly man : Here it is .Car 9,Seat 12A ,isn‟t it?This isSeat 12A,isn‟t it?(The ticket officer arrives)Ticket Officer:Tickets ,please.Please have your tickets ready.Elderly man:Excuse me ,is this Seat 12 A?Ticket Officer:Yes ,it is.Let‟s have a look at your tickets.Oh ,I see the problem. This is Seat 12A but you should be in Car 9.This is Car 8.Oh ,how stupid of me !I …d better go and find Car 9 .(The elderly man gets up and starts to collect his bags.)Li Lin :wait a moment ,Sir !Please stay here,I …ll take your seat in Car 9.Elderly man:Well that‟s very good of you.Thank you.Ticket Officer: yes ,thank you ,young man .(Li Lin goes past people standing in the train to Car 9.)Li Lin :10A ...11A ...12A ,here it is .That …s my seat.Wen Peng :Hi ,Li Lin !What a surprise !Li Lin:Hey ,Wen Peng !It‟s great to see you.Wen Peng :Great to see you too.Wonderful!I‟ll have someone to talk to on the long journey .Now ,take off your jacket .Sit down and make yourself comfortable .But why are you so late?Li Lin:Oh ,it‟s a long story....Module 2EudcationUnit 1They don‟t sit in rows.Betty :Hey ,Tony !Did you enjoy yourself in London ?Tony :Yes !I went to see my friend Susie .And I visited her school.Betty :What are English schools like?Tony :Here are few photos .I took them myself.Daming :Let‟s have a lookTony :So this is Susie‟s school.It‟s got about 700 pupils,like most schools in England .Betty :How many pupils are there in a class in England .Tony :About thirty.Daming:We have forty in our class.so our school is a bit bigger.Look ,everyone is wearing a jacket and tie!Tony :Yes ,every student wears school clothes in England .Daming :And everyone is sitting around the tables in the classroom.Tony :That‟s right .They don‟t sit in rows .Look at the swimming pool and the huge sports ground. Most English schools have sports grounds .Kids there really enjoying playing football.Daming :We like playing football too.And we also have an excellent swimming team.Betty:I hope I can visit Susie …s school one day. It looks really great.Tony: Our school is great too,and we have more students here. This means more people to play with. Betty :And more friends too.Unit 2What do I like best about school?My school lifeMy name is Susie Thompson ,and I‟m fifteen .I‟ve been at River school ,London ,since I eleven.If I pass my exams next year,I‟ll stay here until I‟m eighteen.River school is a secondary school,about twenty minutes away from my home by bike.Before I came here,I went to the primary school near my home.I started primary school when I was five and stayed there for six years.We go to school every weekday from8:45 am to 3:15pm.Before class ,our teacher checks which pupils are present or absent.Then everyone goes to the main hall.There ,our head teacher tells us news about the school.At 9:05am the bell rings ,and lessons start.Each lesson last for an hour .We have a break from 11:05am to 11:15am ,then another lesson,and then lunch for an hour.In the afternoon,we have two more lessons before school finishes.This year I have ten subjects:maths,English ,physics,chemistry,French ,history ,geography ,musicIT and PE.Some people learn German instead of French .It‟s lucky we don‟t have exams in every subject.We have a large sports ground for football and tennis,where we can play both during and after school hours.After -school activities,such as sports club and language societies,are popular too.During the school year there are usually visit to museums and to camps in the country.Last year a group of us even went to Japan .There are parties and a sports day,and school plays are really popular.Once a term,there is a parents‟ meeting,so our parents and teachers can talk about our progress.What do I like best about school?English ,chemistry ,music ,sports clubs,school plays ...and about all ,my friends!Module 3Life now and thenUnit 1They sometimes work harderMum;It‟s getting late,Betty .How is your homework?Betty :Nearly finished.Mum ,do you think that life is better today than in the past?Mum;Yes ,of course ,I do.Betty :I do too.People are wealthier today,and they live longer than they did in the past.Mum;That‟s true .We know more about medicine today ,and there‟s less fear of getting ill because we know how to deal with the ordinary diseases.But people don‟t take as much exercise as they used to. Betty:I suppose that‟s because more people have cars ,and they walk or use their bikes less.Mum:Some people think life in the past was simple and healthier than today.More wealth sometimes means less health.When the number of cars is doubles,the pollution is also doubled,or even worse. Betty :what about work?Do people work as hard as they did fifty years ago?Mum:Yes ,and they sometimes work harder.People seldom say they have enough spare time!Why don‟t you go and ask Mrs Li ,our neighbour? She …s over seventy years old .She …s seen how life has changed.Betty;That …s a good idea.I‟ll go and ask her.Mum ;Remember to speak up !she‟s a bit deaf now.Unit 2I think life is better todayLife now and thenBy Betty KingMrs Li is over seventy years old .She has lived in Beijing all her life.I asked her about life today and in the past.What was your life in the past?My family lived in a tiny house .There were no electric lights ,only candles.My father was a postman,and he often worked twelve hours a day outside in the winter cold or in the summer heat,My mum was a farm girl before she met my father.She was a kind and loving mother.She didn‟t go out to work.There were five children in my family ,and looking after us was more than a full -time job .I remember the family meals ,The food was simple.We could only eat meat once or twice a year.I wasn‟t sent to school because my family couldn‟t afford it,and what‟s more,because I was a girl.How has life changed?Families has got smaller than they were in the past.Today most people only have one child!The role of women has changed too.My daughter is really lucky.She has a good education,and she goes to work even after getting married.I‟m happy to see she‟s busy working every day ,but sometimes I feel lonely because she can‟t come to see me often.Transport and travel are easier today.when I was young,I went everywhere on foot or sometimes by bike .Now you can take the bus everywhere ,and there‟s also the underground .And you young people can take plane to anywhere in the world .The only thing I don‟t like ,though,is that there‟s so much more traffic.It‟s so difficult to cross the road.Of course ,we didn‟t have television when I was a child .I really enjoy watching television today. There …s so many good programmes.like the Beijing Opera and old films.But some of the shows are too noisy for me.Generally speaking ,I think life is better today .We eat better and we live longer.Module 4Unit 1You must be careful of falling stonesMr Jackson :OK, please pay attention for a moment!Before we set off ,there are a few rules and suggestions for you.All :Yes,Mr Jackson .Mr Jackson :First ,is everyone wearing strong shoes and thick socks?All:Yes ,Mr JacksonMr Jackson :OK whenever you go walking in the hills,you should always wear proper clothes.Now ,you mustn‟t walk too close to the edge of the hill path because you might fall and hurt yourselves.Is that clear?All :YesMr Jackson :And you have to keep together so you don‟t get lost.you mustn‟t go off on your own.All ;No ,we won‟t.Mr Jackson .Daming :Can we have something to eat now?I …m starving!Mr Jackson :No ,you can‟t.Daming ! You just had breakfast an hour ago.Let‟s start walking,and we‟ll stop at noon for our picnic Don‟t drink all your water in one go.You may need some later.Betty :Can we go rock climbing?Mr Jackson :No ,you can‟t.And you must be careful of falling stones .OK .off we go,down the path,and across the stream,and then we‟ll...Daming :...have lunch?Mr Jackson :..have lunch when we get up to the top .Come on ! I‟ll lead the way .It should be it‟s a straight path,but it‟ll start to get difficult soon!Unit 2 We must keep the camp cleanWatch out!Bears about !On the first evening ,the three of us were tired after walking for about eight hours.We soon fall asleep.I n the middle of the night ,I heard a strange noise outside .But when I looked out of tent,there was nothing there.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 field by a stream.We put up the tent and fell asleep.During the night the bears came again.This time they took the food from the tree.“It wasn‟t high enough.Bears can climb trees. They can smell food from a long way away,”saidBen .“We must keep the camp clean,”I said “Bears might think our rubbish is food.”“O K ,let‟s tidy up and move on.And we should make lots of noise too.If they know where we are,they may not come any closer,”said Joe .“But if your see a bear,‟said Ben ,”you mustn‟t make any sudden moves or make a sound.And above all ,you mustn‟t run.No one can run faster in the forest than a bear.And remember,we don‟t have a gun to keep us safe!”That night,we went to sleep...or we tired to .The next day ,we stopped at eleven o‟clock for a break.While the others were resting.I went for a walk in the forest .Suddenly ,I saw a baby bear playing with some sticks and stones.He looked so soft and friendly ,and I remember thinking ,“If I reach out,I can just touch him,”There was a loud noise behind me .I stood very still.I …ll didn‟t even turn my head.There was another loud noise.The baby bear looked up ,and ran towards me.I turned pale and he ran past me into the woods.I was still for a few minutes.Then slowly I turned round ,and I saw the baby bear and his huge mother walking away.I ran back to my friends .I have never run so fast.For the next ten days,every time there was a sudden noise ,my blood went cold.Module 5Unit 1We …s better get you to hospitalBetty ;I …m tired.Mr Jackson .Mr Jackson :Let‟s wait for the others ,They …ll catch up in a few minutes .Betty :Who‟s missing?Mr Jackson :Tony and Daming .They …re always at the back of the group.I thought we had an agreement to stay together.Betty :They were walking more slowly than us .Mr Jackson :I think it‟s going to rain .I …ll go back and look for then.T ony :(moving closer)Help !It‟s Daming .He‟s had an accident.He fell over when he was running down the steps .He …s hit his head and his leg hurts .I think he …s broken his leg.Mr Jackson :When did he fall?Tony :About ten minutes ago.Mr Jackson :O K ,show me where he is ....There he is !Hey ,Daming ,how do you feel ?Daming :My leg hurts ,and I can‟t see very well.Will I go blind ?Mr Jackson :No ,you …ve just hit your head.You …ve cut your knee too.There‟s blood on your leg.Can you move your foot?Daming ;Yes .Ouch !But I can‟t walk.Mr Jackson :We‟d better get you to hospital .I …ll call for help on my mobileDaming :Is it serious? Will I Live?Mr Jackson :Of course you will!It‟s nothing serious.Tony ,tell everyone we have to call the walk and go back home.Unit 2Get off the sofa!Five rules for a healthy lifeThanks to better health care,most people are living healthier and longer lives.Someone who is born today can expect to live about thirty -five years longer than someone who was born in the nineteenth century.It is even thought that in the future more and more people will celebrate their hundred birthdays. Here are five rules for a healthy life.1Get off the Sofa!Sure ,it is comfortable to sit on the sofa and watch TV .But doctors say you should get off the sofa.To keep fit ,you have yo walk at least 10,000steps every day .In the pass ,people‟s jobs required more physical effort.They often had to walk for miles in the fields ,they were keeping fit at the same time .Think about it:Do you get the same amount of exercise today as they did in the past?2.Eat healthy food!It is important to eat food that is fresh and natural ,for example ,fruit and vegetables.Fast food is not healthy.You should only have it once in a while .Eating too much of the wrong food will harm your health.3Rest while you can!When we were babies,we slept for much the night.Teenagers do not need as much sleep as babies,but it is important for you to get about eight hours‟sleep a night .At weekends ,you have got more time ,so use it not just for your friends ,but for rest too.4.Do not worry .Be happy !Many people believe that happiness is important for our general health.Sometimes it is not easy to be a teenager .because of the difficulties of school,exams or friendships .If you are worried about something,talk to your parents or your teacher.5 Say no to smokingYes ,you knew I was going to say this!It is so important.Smoking is not cool.It is dangerous.It harms nearly every part of your body.Think about how your family and friends will feel,and think about what it will do to your health.Module 6Eating togetherUnit 1 When it the school-leavers‟ party?Lingling :When it the school-leavers‟ party?Betty :Look at the school calendar!It‟ll be held on the 30th of May.We‟re all invited.Daming :In fact,I was chosen to play the dance music.Tony :And I was asked everyone to prepare a traditional dish from their home country.Lingling :Can we cook it at school?Betty:We can heat it up in the school kitchen,but it should be cooked at home.What are you going to make?Lingling :Hot and sour soup.It‟s made with chicken and vegetables.Betty ;But the invitation says finger food!That means you eat it with your fingers ,not with a knife ,fork or spoon.Lingling :Oh ,soup …s no good then.What about you?Betty;Cheeseburgers,Cheeseburgers are made with hamburgers and cheese.Tony :And you,Daming ?Daming :Jiaozi !my grandmother makes the best jiaozi!Betty :Is she invited to the school -leavers‟ party too ?Daming :Hmm ,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‟s Italian !Tony :But it‟s eaten everywhere in England .Daming :It …s become popular in China too!Unit 2 Knives and forks are used for most Western foodDo as the Romans doWe often say,‟when in Rome ,do as the Romans do .”So when you eat Western food ,do as Westerner do .Here are some things that you may need to know about eating together in the West.In some western countries ,lunch is usually eaten about1pm.Dinner is served around 7pm or even later.In Spain it is usual to have lunch at 3pmand dinner at 10pm!At the start of a meal,the French say “Bon appetit”,and theItalians say “Buonappetito”.But there is nothing similar to say in English .”Enjoy your meal”is usually only said by the person who brings the food.Knives and forks are used for most western food,The fork is held in your left hand and the knife in your right ,and the food is held with the fork and cut with the knife.Soup is eaten with a spoon.However ,there is some food which you can eat with your fingers ,such as chicken wings and hamburgers.During the meal,you may be invited to serve yourself(usually ladies before the gentlemen )by someone who says “Help yourself,”Or you be served by someone who asks,”Would you like some...?”you can take in and say ,‟Thank you.‟If you given something you do not like,you can just say,for example,”I‟m sorry ,I don‟t eat meat ,”or “I don‟t eat fish”No one will be cross.If you are offered more food but cannot eat any more ,just say ,”No ,thanks,It was delicious,but I …ve had enough,‟Remember that is polite to say that you enjoy every dish when it is served,and that you have enjoyed the food at the end of a meal.It is sometimes difficult to know when the meal is over.If you are invited to the dinner by western friends ,you will be expected to stay and talk around the dinner by western friends ,you will be expected to stay and talk around the dinner table long after the last dish in served,and it is not polite if you leave as soon as you finish eating,The rule is:Watch the other people .Do as they do.Module 7Unit1Have you ever been to anEnglish corner?Betty :How much progress do you think you‟ve made in English this year,Linling ?Lingling :I think I …ve achieved a lot .I hope my English is good enough for the exams ,anyway.It‟s also the subject that I‟m best at,although my spoken English is not that good.Betty :I can see you really enjoy learning English .Some people think English is too difficult and it require too much effort to learn it well.Lingling :English is difficult to learn at the beginning .But if you keep trying ,you can make progress quickly and find a lot of fun in learning it .I hope I can continue to make progress next year,Betty :I think you‟ve done really well.Have you ever been to an English corner?Lingling :You mean those clubs where people go to practise their English ?I always thought they were for people who speak good English already.Betty :Well .I went to an English corner once,and there were some people who didn‟t speak people English very well.But they were happy to try,and other people,including some English speaker from the UK and the US,were happy to talk to them.Lingling :I don‟t have to go to an English corner.I can speak English with you whenever we meet. Betty :Yes ,I …m always happy to speak to you in English .At the same time,you can also heip me with my chinese.I think chinese will be more and more popular in the future.Unit 2Who owns English?1 English is spoken by about 400 million people,mostly in US,the UK,Canada,In Ghana, India and Singapore,English is used as a working language ,for example between bosses and secretaries ,and between doctors and patients,although there are other languages for everyday ues.InChina and many other countries,English is the most important foreign language that children learn at school ,because when they grow up,it will be quite possible for them to meet people in other countries.They will need a common language to communicate with each other.English is now used by nearly a quarter of the world‟s population,and anywhere you go in the world ,there is a good chance that you will meet someone who speaksEnglish .2.The reason why English is spoken everywhere is that in the nineteenth century,English became language of world trade.And in the twentieth century,the US spread English to the world through newspaper,television an films,It is now the common language for international travel,science,industry,and recently,information technology and the Internet.3.It is also important to know that that English has borrowed many words from other languages,for example,”restaurant”from French,”zero”from Arabic,”piano”from Italian,and”tofu”from Chinese4.Will the importance of English last?As China continues to grow,many people think that Chinese will become as common as century.More and more school in Europe are teaching Chinese as a foreign languages,together whit some European languages.However,most people still think that English will be used most around the world,at least for the next twenty or thirty years.5.So who owns English?The answer is everyone who speaks it -- the British,the Indians and the Chinese all help make it a rich language Even though we speak different types of English,we are all part of an international club.We all own English.lModule 8Unit 1Here …s to our friendshipBetty :You look lovely.Lingling !Lingling :Thanks ,you look great too.That‟s a nice handbag.Betty :It‟s my mother‟s.Are you enjoying the party?Lingling :Yes ,I am,but I feel a bit sad.I don‟t know when we‟ll be back in this hall together again.I‟m going to miss you all.Tony :Ye s ,we‟ll all miss each other.Lingling :Hey ,Tony .You …ve hung international flags on the walls!They make the hall look wonderful.They look OK ,don‟t they? Listen to the music.It‟s got a great beat!Betty :Pardon ?Oh ,yes ,but it‟s a bit noisy.Lingling :Do you intend to stay in China for long,Tony ?Tony :I hope so. And even if I go back to the U K ,I …ll came back and visit you all.Lingling :What about you ,Betty ?Betty :I‟ll finish my high school education here,but I want to go back my home town one day. Daming :I want to become ...an English teacher!Tony :Good for you!come on!let‟s fetch something to eat.what‟s on the menu?Betty :How about a hot dog?Or some pancakes?And we …ve got some apple juice.Tony :Let‟s raise our glasses.Here …s to our friendship ,everyone .....and to the future!All :Cheers!Betty :And now ,excuse me.I must make a speech !Unit 2I know you …ll be better at mathsDear head teacher, teachers ,parents and fellow students,I …m very proud that you have chose me to speak to you today.I have three roses here:a red one ,a yellow one and a white one.These roses are to thank three groups of people for the three most important things that I have learnt .These three arefriendship ,effort and trustI give the red rose to my friends.When I started school here,my Chinese was not good ,and some of my mistakes were very funny.I once tried to say “xiexie”,but I said “xiaxia “instead.Of course,some people laughed ,and I felt quiet silly.But they were not laughing at me .They taught me to say many things in Chinese and kindly invited me to join them.Today ,thanks to their kindness,my Chinese is much better,and we have become friends.So let me say “xiexie “again to all of you for your help.I give the white rose to my teachers, who have taught me that there is not success withouteffort.When I started running in the 800 metres,I always finished last and I just wanted to give up.But the PE teacher , M s Huang, helped me .She ran along with me ,and she said,:”You only really lose if you give up!”I still can‟t run fast enough,but I …ve learnt to try my best,not only with running but with whatever else I do.I give the yellow rose to my parents for teaching me that love is about trust.When I wanted to learn the violin ,my father told me that I should work harder in my maths.I was disappointed .Then ,on the morning of me birthday,I woke up to find a beautiful violin at my bedside.There was a note from my father:”I …m sure you will be good at music .I know that you will be better at maths.‟I‟m sure that you all have your own memories about the happiness of the last three years,and the people whom you want to thank for it,so let‟s all stand up and say,”Thank you,friends ,teachers and parents!We love you!”。
Module 1 Unit One The flight was late.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 coach 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!Unit Two 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 set off soon. He looked at his brother. "Don't forget where you come from, little brother," Jin said. "And watch your bags carefully."Lin nodded, 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 tears 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 towards his seat.A young man was sitting in Lin's seat. He was wearing jeans and a very smart jacket, and was smoking a cigarette.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—though it is in another car. Besides, I was here first," said the man, without moving his head. Though 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 getting off 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 cigarette on the floor, and disappeared down the train.Module 2 Unit One It was great to see her again.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 really 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 neither 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! Unit Two What’s the best thing about school?My School LifeMy 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 secondary school, 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 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. We spend the first 10 minutes in our classroom while our teacher checks which pupils are present or absent. Then everyone goes to the main hall. There our head teacher makes a speech 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, biology, chemistry, French, history, geography, music and IT, PHSE, ADT and PE (these stand for Information Technology; Personal Health and Safety Education; Art, Design andTechnology and Physical Education). Fortunately, we don't have exams in every subject. PHSE is about the dangers of drugs 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 Spanish instead of French, but no one is learning Chinese ... yet! PE involves physical exercise, basketball, training 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 athletics 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 discos 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 One People are healthier today. 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 medicine today. We're better at preventing illness. But people don't eat as well as in the past, and don't take as much exercise as they did.Betty: I suppose 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 mum: Good! You'll be more relaxed and less nervous before your exams.Unit Two We weren’t very rich, but we were happy.Life in the PastMrs Li is over 70 years old, and has lived in Beijing all her life. I asked her about life today and in the past.Tell me about your parents, brothers and sisters.My parents, my sister and three brothers lived in a small house beside a restaurant. We weren't very rich, but we were happy. My sister was the eldest child and she left school when she was only 12 to help my mother at home.Families have changed a lot since I was young. They were much bigger in those days. Most of my friends had lots of brothers and sisters. Today most people only have one child!Did your parents have jobs?My father went out to work. He was a factory worker, and he often worked 12 hours a day. My mum wanted to work. She was a teacher before she met my father. Looking after us was a full-time job, so she stayed at home. Today it's normal for married women to go out to work, but it was less common in the past. My father had the same job the whole of his working life. These days people change their jobs much more often.What was life like at home?Well, I remember the family meals, three times a day. My mother was always cooking for us. We weren't rich but we ate enough. And the food was always freshly cooked—my mother never bought ready-made food as people do today, so it was much better for us. And of course we didn't have television, so we played games together and read a lot. I helped my younger brother with his homework in the evenings.Where did you meet your husband?I first met him 60 years ago. I was carrying some heavy bags on my bike and I fell off! He stopped and picked up my bags. My parents liked him, and thought he came from a good family so we got married a year later. I was only 19. These days most couples meet at work, and they just hope their parents will be happy for them if they marry.Has Beijing changed?Yes, there are lots more buildings and so much more traffic! I can't believe the number of cars on the streets. But I suppose it's the same everywhere. And I walk less these days and take the bus more.And do you think life is better today?Well, I think so. I'm healthier than I've ever been. We live longer and we eat better. One day I'll be talking to your own grandchildren!Module 4 Unit One I really like these shoes. 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 thick jacket, and some warm gloves 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 dress. 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 size but it's a bit bright.Betty: Let's see if they have one in blue. Where's the shop assistant? 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 overcoats 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.Unit Two What helps you choose the clothes you like?Looking Cool.What do you look for when you go shopping for clothes? Do you choose something fashionable ... 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 logo—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 "designer" 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 well-known companies. Many people even prefer them to cheaper clothes. Why?.Many young people today care about the way they look. They often buy "designer" clothes because they think they look cool. Then the less well-known companies make clothes which look the same. But they don't sell as well because they don't have the logo..People also think designer 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, designer clothes are more popular because of clever advertising. All of the international companies spend millions of dollars every year to make us buy their clothes. And they succeed!Most people dress in a way that shows off their personality. But if some of us buy expensive clothes just to look cool, what does that say about us? Maybe it's just clever advertising.So next weekend, think about the clothes you put on. What's the logo 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.Unit Three Language in useSelling Without Advertisements1. Advertisements are everywhere! They're on the radio and TV, in newspapers and magazines, on buses and buildings. They're on websites and mobile phones. Companies give their products to film stars, pop stars and sports stars to wear or use so that fans will buy them in order to copy the stars.2. Advertisements have become so common that they aren't working any more. We don't like advertisements, so we try not to see them. We turn off the ads on our computers, we refuse to watch them on TV, or read them in magazines. We no longer notice the posters all around us. We don't copy the stars because we know they don't really like the things they advertise.3. This means that advertising companies need a new way to sell. They can't make their products "cool" by advertising. Advertisements aren't cool, and teenagers won't buy the things in ads just because the ads say they are fashionable. The latest way to advertise is not to advertise.4. Instead of using stars, companies are using teenagers. They pay them to tell their friends about new products. Teenagers don't want to dress like everyone else and buy the things that everyone else has. They want to look different and create their own style. Teenagers don't think it's cool to copy the stars or buy things they've seen in ads.5. Getting people to talk about products is the best way to advertise. When teenagers talk about products, their friends become interested and want to buy them. When "cool" teenagers wear clothes, they make them fashionable, so their friends want to wear them, too.。