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2015春八年级下册英语课文原文UNIT 1 What’s the matter？Section A2d Role—play the conversation。

Mandy： Lisa, are you OK？Lisa： I have a headache and I can't move my neck. What should I do？ ShouldI take my temperature?Mandy: No， it doesn't sound like you have a fever. What did you do on the weekend？Lisa： I played computer games all weekend。

Mandy： That's probably why。

You need to take breaks away from the computer。

Lisa: Yeah， I think I sat in the same way for too long without moving。

Mandy: I think you should lie down and rest. If your head and neck still hurt tomorrow, then go to a doctor.Lisa： OK。

UNIT 1 What's the matter?P3 3aBus Driver and Passengers Save an Old ManAt 9:00 a.m. yesterday, bus No. 26 was going along Zhonghua Road when the driver saw an old man lying on the side of the road. A woman was next to him, shouting for help.The bus driver, 24-year-old Wang Ping, stopped the bus without thinking twice. He got off and asked the woman what happened. She said that the man had a heart problem and should go to the hospital. Mr. Wang knew he had to act quickly. He told the passengers that he must take the man to the hospital. He expected most or all of the passengers to get off and wait for the next bus.But to his surprise, they all agreed to go with him. Some passengers helped Mr. Wang to move the man ona the bus.Thanks to Mr. Wang and the passengers, the doctors saved the man in time. "It's sad that many people don't want to help others because they don’t want any trouble," says one passenger. "But the driver didn't think about himself. He only thought about saving a life."P6 2bHe Lost His Arm But Is Still ClimbingAron Ralston is an American man who is interested in mountain climbing. As a mountain climber, Aron is used to taking risks. This is one of the exciting things about doing dangerous sports. There were many times when Aron almost lost his life because of accidents. On April 26, 2003, he found himself in a very dangerous situation when climbing in UtahOn that day, Aron's arm was caught under a 2,000-kilo rock that fell on him when he was climbing by himself in the mountains. Because he could not free his arm, he stayed there for five days and hoped that someone would find him. But when his water ran out, he knew that he would have to do something to save his own life. He was not ready to die that day. So he used his knife to cut off half his right arm. Then, with his left arm, he bandaged himself so that he would not lose too much blood. After that, he climbed down the mountain to find help.After losing his arm, he wrote a book called Between a Rock and a Hard Place. This means being in a difficult situation that you cannot seem to get out of. In this book, Aron tells of the importance of making good decisions, and of being in control of one's life. His lose for mountain climbing is so great that he kept on climbing mountains even after this experience.Do we have the same spirit as Aron? Let's think about it before we find ourselves “between a rock and a hard place”, and before we have to make a decision that could mean life or death.Unit 2 I'll help to clean up the city parksP11 3aStudents Who VolunteerMario Green and Mary Brown from Riverside High School give up several hours each week to help others.Mario loves animals and wants to be an animal doctor. He volunteers at an animal hospital every Saturday morning. Mario believes it can help him to get his future dream job. “ It' s hard work , ” he says , “but I want to learn more about how to care for animals . I get such a strong feeling of satisfaction when I see the animals get better and the look of joy on their owners' faces.”Mary is a book lover. She could read by herself at the age of four. Last year she decided to try out for a volunteer after-school reading program .she still works there once a week to help kids learn to read. The kids are sitting in thelibrary, but you can see in their eyes that they’re going on a different journey with each new book. Volunteering here is a dream come true for me. I can do what I love to do and help others at the same time.Most people today are only worried about getting good jobs lots of money. In their free time, They think about what for fun or relaxation. However, few people think about what they can do others. There are many people who are less lucky than us. Volunteering our time to help these people is a good way our free time. For example, we can make plans sick children in the hospital or raise money for homeless people. Some people even stop doing their jobs for a few months to a yearto another country, like Africa, and help people there.P14 2bI’ll Send You a Photo of LuckyDear Miss Li,I’d like to thank you for sending money to Animal Helpers. I’m sure you know that this group was set up to help disabled people like me. You helped to make it possible for me to have Lucky. Lucky makes a big difference to my life. Let me tell you my story.What would it be like to be blind or deaf? Or imagine you can’t walk ou use your hands easily. Most people would never think about this, but many people have these difficulties. I can’t use my arms or legs w ell, so normal things like answering the telephone, opening and closing doors, or carrying things are difficult for me. Then one day last year, a friend of mine helped me out. She talked to Animal Helpers about getting me a special trained dog. She also thought a dog might cheer me up. I love animals and I was excited about the idea of having a dog.After six months of training with a dog at Animal Helpers, I was able to bring him home. My dog’s name is Lucky — a good name for him because I feel very lucky to have him. You see, I’m only able to have a “dog-helper” because of your kindness! Lucky is very clever and understands many English words. He can understand me when I give him orders. For example, I say, “Lucky! Get my book,” and he does it at once.Luc ky is a fantastic dog. I’ll send you a photo of him if you like, and I could show you how he helps me. Thank you again for changing my life.Best wishes,Ben SmithP16 Self-check 2Last week, everyone was trying up Jimmy, the Bike boy. He was unhappy because he of moneyold bikes. He some signs asking for old bikes and all his friends on the phone them about the problem. He even notices at the supermarket. Then he told the teachers at school about his problem and they a call-in center for parents. The ideas that he with worked out fine. He now has 16 bikes up and to children who don’t have bikes.Unit 3 Could you please clean your room?P19 3aLast month, our dog welcomed me when I came home from school. He wanted a walk, but I was too tired.I threw down my bag and went to the living room. The minute I sat down in front of the TV, my mom came over. “Could you please take the dog for a walk?” she asked.“Could I watch one show first?” I asked. “NO!” she replied angrily. “You watch TV all the time and never help out around the house! I can’t work all day and do housework all evening.”“Well, I work all day at school, too! I’m just as tired as you are!” I shouted back.My mom did not say anything and walked away. For one week, she did not do any housework and neither did I. Finally, I could not find a clean dish or a clean shirt.The next day, my mom came home from work to find the house clean and tidy.“What happened?” she asked in surprise.“I’m so sorry, Mom. I finally understand that we need to share the housework to have a clean and comfortable home,” I replied.P22 2bDear Sir,I don’t understand why some p arents make their kids help with housework and chores at home. Kids these days already have enough stress from school. They don’t have time to study and do housework, too. Housework is a waste of their time. Could we just let them do their job as students? They should spend their time on schoolwork in order to get good grades and get into a good university. Also, when they get older, they will have to do housework so there’s no need for them to do it now. It is the parents’ job to provide a clean and comfor table environment at home for their children. And anyway, I think doing chores is not so difficult. I don’t mind doing them.Mr. SmithDear Sir,I think it is important for children to learn how to do chores and help their parents with housework. It’s not enough to just get good grades at school. Children these days depend on their parents too much. They’re always asking, “Could you get this for me?” or “Could you help me with that?” Doing chores helps to develop children’s independence and teaches them how to look after themselves. It also helps them to understand the idea of fairness. Since they live in one house with their parents, they should know that everyone should do their part in keeping it clean and tidy. Our neighbor’s son got into a good college but during his first year, he had no idea how to take care of himself. As a result, he often fell ill and his grades dropped. The earlier kids learn to be independent, the better it is for their future.Ms. MillerUnit 4 Why don’t you talk to your parents?P27 3aDear Mr. Hunt,My problem is I can’t get on with my family. Relations between my parents have becomedifficult. They fight a lot, and I really don’t like it. It’s the only communication they have. I don’tknow if I should say anything to them about this. When they argue, it’s like a big, black cloudhanging over our home. Also, my elder brother is not very nice to me. He always refuses to let mewatch my favorite TV show. Instead he watches whatever he wants until late at night. I don’t thinkthis is fair. At home I always feel lonely and nervous. Is that normal? What can I do?Sad and ThirteenDear Sad and Thirteen,It’s not easy being your age, and it’s normal to have these feelings. Why don’t you talk aboutthese feelings with your family? If your parents are having problems, you should offer to help.Maybe you could do more jobs around the house so that they have more time for propercommunication. Secondly, why don’t you sit down and communicate with your brother? Youshould explain that you do n’t mind him watching TV all the time. However, he should let youwatch your favorite show. I hope you’ll feel better about yourself in future.Robert HuntP30 2bMaybe You Should Learn to Relax!These days, Chinese children are sometimes busier on weekends than weekdays because they to take so manyafter-school classes. Many of them are learning exam skills so that they can get into a good high school and later a good university. Others are practicing sports so that they can compete and win. However, this doesn’t only happen in China. The Taylors are a typical American family. Life for Cathy Taylor’s three children is very busy.” On most days after school,” Cathy says, “I take one of my two boys to basketball practice and my daughter to football trai ning. Then I have to take my other son to piano lessons. Maybe I could cut out a few of their activities, but I believe these activities are important for my children’s future. I really want them to be successful. ” However, the tired children don’t get ho me until after 7:00 p.m. They have a quick dinner, and then it’s time for homework.Linda Miller, a mother of three, knows all about such stress. “In some families, competition starts very young and continues until the kids get older,” she says. “Mothers s end their small kids to all kinds of classes. And they are always comparing them with other children. It’s crazy. I don’t think that’s fair. Why don’t they just let their kids be kids? People shouldn’t push their kids so hard.”Doctors say too much pressur e is not good for a child’s development. Dr. Alice Green says all these activities can cause a lot of stress for children. “Kids should have time to relax and think for themselves, too. Although it’s normal to want successful children, it’s even more important to have happy children.”Unit 5 What were you doing when the rainstorm came?P35 3aThe Storm Brought People Closer TogetherBen could hear strong winds outside his home in Alabama. Black clouds weremaking the sky very dark. With no light outside, it felt like midnight. The newson TV reported that a heavy rainstorm was in the area.Everyone in the neighborhood was busy. Ben’s dad was putting pieces of wood over the windows while his mom was making sure the flashlights and radio were working. She also put some candles and matches on the table.Ben was helping his mom make dinner when the rain began to beat heavily against the windows. After dinner, they tried to play a card game, but it was hard to have fun with a serious storm happening outside.Ben could not sleep at first. He finally fell asleep when the wind was dying down at around 3:00 a.m. When he woke up, the sun was rising. He went outside with his family and found the neighborhood in a mess. Fallen trees, broken windows and rubbish were everywhere. They joined the neighbors to help clean up the neighborhood together. Although the storm broke many things apart, it brought families and neighbors closer together.P36 4bFill in the blanks with was, were, when or while.At 7:00 a.m., I woke up. ______________ I______________making my breakfast, my brother______________listening to the radio. ______________I was eating, the radio news talked abouta car accident near our home. My brother and I went out right away to have a look._________________we got to the place of the accident, the car___________in bad shape from hitting a tree. But luckily, the driver_______________fine. The roads_______________icy because of the heavy snow from the night before.P38 2bDo You Remember What You Were Doing?People often remember what they were doing when they heard the news of important events in history. In America, for example, many people remember what they were doing on April 4, 1968. This was an important event in American history. On this day, Dr. Martin Luther King was killed. Although some people may not remember who killed him, they remember what they were doing when they heard the news.Robert Allen is now over 50, but he was a school pupil at that time. “It was a bright, sunny day,” Robert remembers. “We were having fun in the playground when the school bell rang. Our teacher said, ‘Dr. King died just 10 minutes ago.’ We were completely surprised!” School closed for the day, Robert and his friends walked home in silence.More recently, most Americans remember what they were doing when the World Trade Center in New York was taken down by terrorists. Even the date-September 11, 2001-has meaning to most Americans.This was a day Kate Smith will never forget. She remembers working in her office near the two towers. “My friend shouted that a plane just hit the World Trade Center! I didn’t believe him at first, but then I looked out the window and realized that it was true. I was so scared that I could hardly think clearly after that.”P40 Self- check 2When I ____________ (be) in the sixth grade, I __________(join) a piano competition. I ___________(practice) for four hours every day and my piano teacher_________(come) three times a week to___________(help) me. Then the big day finally__________(arrive). I________(be) so nervous when they____________(call) my name. I________(go) up and_________(start) to play. While I__________(play), everyone________(sit) still and listened. I played the song without any mistakes. Then I_________(wait) for them to call out the winner. When I__________(hear) my name, my heart_________(beat) so quickly I thought I would stop breathing. I couldn’t believe it. I___________(win)!It___________(be) the happiest day of my life!Unit6P43 3aIn November 1979, pupils in England were able to watch a new TV program called Monkey. Most of them were hearing this story for the first time. However, this story is not new to Chinese children. The Monkey King or Sun Wukong is the main character in the traditional Chinese book Journey to the West.The story says that once upon a time there was a magic rock. One day, it suddenly broke open and gave birth to a monkey. To fight bad people, the Monkey King uses a magic stick.Sometimes he can make the stick so small that he can keep it in his ear. At other times, he is able to make it big and long. Sun Wukong can also make 72 changes to his shape and size, turning himself into different animals and objects. But unless he can hide his tail, he cannot turn himself into a person.The Monkey king has excited the children of China many years. And as soon as the TV program came out more than 30 years ago, Western children became interested in reading this story because the clever Monkey King keeps fighting to help the weak and never gives up.P44 4bThe Monkey King is the main character from the famous Chinese story Journey to the West. Once upon a time, a magic rock ______ (open) up and a monkey was born. This monkey is wonderful because he ______ (help) weak people. The Monkey King ______ (have) a magic stick, He ______ (use) it to fight bad people. He can______ (make) the stick big or small. He can sometimes make the stick so small that he can put it in his ear. As soon as he ______ (see) bad people, hethinks of ways to fight them. He can______ (turn) himself into different animals or objects. But unless he can hide his tail, he cannot make himself a human. Children all over the world______ (love) the Monkey King!P45 1cWhen the emperor______ at himself, he only ______ his under wear.Nobody wanted to sound stupid. But suddenly, a young boy ______, “Look! The emperor isn’t ______ any clothes!”The emperor had to ______ them silk and gold, but they ______ everything for themselves. They were trying to cheat the emperor.This story is about an emperor who loved . ______Two ______ came to the city to make special clothes for the emperor.P46 2bHansel and GretelHansel and Gretel lived near forest with their father and stepmother. One year, the weather was so dry that no food would grow. The wife told her husband that unless the left the children to die in the forest, the whole family would die.(Then they heard an old woman’s voice from inside the house.)Voice: Who is that? Who is brave enough to eat my house?P48 3bGretel heard that their ________________planned to ________________ her and her brother. But Hansel had a plan to ________________himself and his sister. He went to get some white ________________ before he went to bed that night. The next day, the wife sent the children to the________________. Hansel ________________ the stones as they walked. Later that night, they could see the stones because of the shining ________________.The stones showed them the way home. Hansel wanted go get more stones, but his stepmother did not let him go out. The next morning, the wife sent the children to the forest again. Hansel had no stones, so he dropped ________________ of________________ .But the ________________ate them, so Hansel and Gretel were in the forest. They walked until they saw a________________ made of food. Hansel wanted to ________________the house, but then they heard the voice of an old ________________coming from the house.P48 Self-check 2Once upon a time, there ______ (be) an emperor. He______ (love) buying and looking at clothes. One day, two brothers______ (come) to the city. They ______ (tell) the emperor that they could make beautiful clothes for him, but he must ______ (give) them silk and gold. The brothers______ (be) bad people. They______ (keep) all the silk and gold themselves. They told the emperor the clothes they made ______ (be) special because only clever people could ______ (see) them. When the emperor______ (put) on the clothes, all he could see was his underwear. But he didn’t want people to ______ (think) he was stupid, so he ______ (say) the clothes were beautiful. Then he ______ (walk) around the city in his new clothes until one boy ______ (shout), “The emperor isn’t wearing any clothes! “Unit 7 What’s the highest mountain in the world?Unit 8 Have you read Treasure Island yet?P59 3aWhen I first arrived on this island, I had nothing. But I’ve found the ship and made a small boat. I’ve brought back many things I can use— food and drink, tools, knives and guns. Although I have lost everything, I have not lost my life. So I will not give up and I will wait for another ship. I have already cut down trees and built a house. I go out with my gun almost every day to kill animals and birds for food. I’m even learning to grow fruits and vegetables.A few weeks ago, I found the marks of another man’s feet on the sand. Who else is on my island? How long have they been here? Not long after that, I saw some cannibals trying to kill two men from a broken ship. One of them died but the other ran towards my house. I helped him kill the cannibals. This man now lives with me and helps me. I named him Friday because that was the day I met him. He is smart and I have already taught him some English.P60 4bSally _____ (love) reading. In the morning, she reads the newspaper and in the evening she reads books. She ____ already_____ (read) more than 100 different books! Her favorite kind of books is science fiction. She is interested in science and technology and loves to imagine what the world____(be) like in 50 years. She ____(finish) reading a book about robots last week and ___(write) a book report about it next week for her French class. Every time she is in the library, Sally looks at the many books she ____ (not read) yet and she can’t wait to read them!P62 2bA Country Music Song Changed Her Life ForeverWhen Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything with her family. But five years ago, while she was studying abroad in England, she heard a song full of feelings about returning home on the radio. It made Sarah think about her family and friends back in the US. She came to realize how much she actually missed all of them. Ever since then, she has been a fan of American country music.Country is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America. Nashville, Tennessee is the home of country music. Many songs these days are just about modern life in the US, such as the importance of money and success, but not about belonging to a group. However, country music brings us back to the “good old days” when people were kind to each other and trusted one another. It reminds us that the best things in life are free—laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside.Sarah hasn’t been to Nashville yet, but it is her dream to go there one day. She has already re ad a lot about the place and done some research on it. She knows that there is a Country Music Hall of Fame Museum in Nashville. There are also always a lot of great country music concerts with famous musicians and singers, like Garth Brooks. Sarah has already listened to most of his songs. “Garth is one of the most successful musicians in American history. He’s sold more than 120 million records. I hope to see him sing live one day!”Unit 9 Have you ever been to a museum?P68 4bMost of us______(see)Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and other famous Disney characters in cartoons before. But have you ever________(be)to Disneyland? Disneyland_______(be)an amusement park with a special theme-Disney characters and movies. There_________(be) many exciting rides, lovely restaurants and fantastic gift shops there. You can also_________(see)the Disney characters walking around the park. And have you ever________(hear)of a Disney Cruise? This______ (be)a boat ride with a Disney theme. You can_________(take)a ride on the boat for several days and eat and sleep on it. On the boat, you can________(shop)and have Disney parties before you_________(arrive) at the Disney island.P70 2bUnit 10 I've had this bike for three years.P75 3aMy children are growing up fast. My daughter is 16 and my boy has just started junior high school. As they get bigger our house seems to get sma ller. So we’ve been clearing out a lot of things from our bedrooms for a yard sale.We’ve decided to each sell five things we no longer use. We’ll give the money we raise to a children’s home. My son was quite sad at first. He found a lot of toys that he d oesn’t play with anymore but still wanted to keep. For example, he’s owned a train and railway set since his fourth birthday, and he played with it almost every week until he was about seven. And he didn’t want to lose the toy monkey he’s had since birth. I remember when he would never go to bed without it. My daughter was more understanding, although she also felt sad to part with certain toys. As for me, I didn’t want to give up my football shirts, but, to be honest, I haven’t played for a while now. I’m getting older, too!P78 2aHometown FeelingsSome people still live in their hometown. However, others may only see it once or twice a year. Nowadays, millions of Chinese leave the countryside to search for work in the cities. Among these is Zhong Wei, a 46-year-old husband and father. He has lived in Wenzhou for the last 13 years. With a hard job in a crayon factory, he doesn’t find much time to visit his hometown. “I used to return home at least once a year, but I haven’t been back for almost three years now. It’s a shame, but I just don’t have the time,” he says.Many people like Zhong Wei regard with great interest how their hometowns have changed. Perhaps large hospitals and new roads have appeared. In many places, the government has also built new schools and sent teachers from the cities to help.“I noticed that’s true of my hometown,” adds Zhong Wei. “Children have learned to read and count at my old primary school since the mid-20th century. But now the buildings are really old. I hear they’re going to build a new school there.” Zhong Wei thinks such developments are good, and he also knows that his hometown cannot always stay the same. According to Zhong Wei, however, some things will never change. “In my hometown, there was a big old tree opposite the school. It is still there and has become quite a symbol of the place. Most of the children in my time liked to play together under that big tree, especially during the summer holidays. It was such a happy childhood. Our hometown has left many soft and sweet memories in our hearts.”P79 2cMany Chinese people these days leave their to work in the . They usually to their hometowns one or two times a________. Zhong Wei hasn’t been back in close to three years. He has been working in a factory in Wenzhou for the past 13 years.People like him are in how their hometowns are changing. New buildings are often built by the . Zhong Wei thinks these changes are because things need to change in order to become better. But he also thinks some things change, and his hometown is still the place that holds all his childhood .。

2015春八年级下册英语课文原文UNIT 1 What's the matter?Section A2d Role-play the conversation.Mandy: Lisa, are you OK?Lisa: I have a headache and I can't move my neck. What should I do? Should I take my temperature?Mandy: No, it doesn't sound like you have a fever. What did you do on the weekend?Lisa: I played computer games all weekend.Mandy: That's probably why. You need to take breaks away from the computer.Lisa: Yeah, I think I sat in the same way for too long without moving.Mandy: I think you should lie down and rest. If your head and neck still hurt tomorrow, then go toa doctor.Lisa: OK. Thanks, Mandy.3a Read the passage. Do you think it comes from a newspaper or a book?How do you know?Bus Driver and Passengers Save an Old ManAt 9:00 a.m. yesterday, bus No. 26 was going along Zhonghua Road when the driver saw an old man lying on the side of the road. A woman was next to him, shouting for help.The bus driver, 24-year-old Wang Ping, stopped the bus without thinking twice. He got off and asked the woman what happened. She said that the man had a heart problem and should go to the hospital. Mr. Wang knew he had to act quickly. He told the passengers that he must take the man to the hospital. He expected most or all of the passengers to get off and wait for the next bus.But to his surprise, they all agreed to go with him. Some passengers helped Mr. Wang to move the man on the bus.Thanks to Mr. Wang and the passengers,the doctors saved the man in time. "It's sad thatmany people don't want to help others becausethey don’t want any trouble," says onepassenger. "But the driver didn't think abouthimself. He only thought about saving a life."Section B2b Read the passage and underline the words you don't know. Then look up the words in a dictionary and write down their meanings.He Lost His Arm But Is Still Climbing Aron Ralston is an American man who is interested in mountain climbing. As a mountainclimber, Aron is used to taking risks. This is one ofthe exciting things about doing dangerous sports. There were many times when Aron almost lost his life because of accidents. On April 26, 2003, he found himself in a very dangerous situation when climbing in UtahOn that day, Aron's arm was caught under a 2,000-kilo rockthat fell on him when he was climbing by himself in themountains. Because he could not free his arm, he stayed therefor five days and hoped that someone would find him. But whenhis water ran out, he knew that he would have to do somethingto save his own life. He was not ready to die that day. So heused his knife to cut off half his right arm. Then, with his leftarm, he bandaged himself so that he would not lose too muchblood. After that, he climbed down the mountain to find help.After losing his arm, he wrote a book called Between aRock and a Hard Place . This means being in a difficult situation that you cannot seem to get out of. In this book, Aron tells of the importance of making good decisions, and of being in control of one's life. His lose for mountain climbing is so great that he kept on climbing mountains even after this experience.Do we have the same spirit as Aron? Let's think about it before we find ourselves “between a rock and a hard place”, and before we have to make a decision that could mean life or death.Finding the Order of EventsWriters describe events in a certain order.Finding the order of the events will help you understand want you are reading.Unit 2 I'll help to clean up the city parksSection ARole-play the conversation.Helen ：Hi , Tom . I ' m making some plans to work in an old people’s home this summer. Tom ： Really? I did that last summer.Helen ：Oh, what did they ask you to help out with ?Tom ：Mmm.… things like reading the newspaper to the old people, or just talking to them. They told me stories about the past and how things used to be. Helen ：That sounds interesting .Tom ：Yeah , a lot of old people are lonely . We should listen to them and care for them. Helen ：You' re right . I mean, we’re all going to be old one day, too.Read the article . What do Mario and Mary volunteer to do?Students Who VolunteerMario Green and Mary Brown from Riverside High School give up several hours each week to help others. Mario loves animals and wants to be an animal doctor. He volunteers at an animal hospital every Saturday morning. Mario believes it can help him to get his future dream job. “ It' s hard work , ” he says , “but I want to learn more about how to care for animals . I get such a strong feeling of satisfaction when I see the animals get better and the look of joy on their owners' faces.”Mary is a book lover. She could read by herself at the age of four. Last year she decided to try out for a volunteer after-school reading program .she still works there once a week to help kidslearn to read. The kids are sitting in the library, but you can see intheir eyes that they ’re going on a different journey with each newbook. V olunteering here is a dream come true for me. I can do whatI love to do and help others at the same time.Section BSkim the letter and answer the questions.1. Who wrote the letter to Miss Li? Why?2. What did Miss Li do?I ’ll Send You a Photo of LuckyDear Miss Li,I’d like to thank you for sending money to Animal Helpers. I’m sure you know that this group was set up to help disabled people like me. You helped to make it possible for me to have Lucky. Lucky makes a big difference to my life. Let me tell you my story.What would it be like to be blind or deaf? Or imagine you can’t walk ou use your hands easily. Most people would never think about this, but many people have these difficulties. I can’t use my arms or legs well, so normal things like answering the telephone, opening and closing doors, or carrying things are difficult for me. Then one day last year, a friend of mine helped me out. She talked to Animal Helpers about getting me a special trained dog. She also thought a dog might cheer me up. I love animals and I was excited about the idea of having a dog.After six months of training with a dog at Animal Helpers, I was able to bring him home. My dog’s name is Lucky — a good name for him because I feel very lucky to have him. You se e, I’m only able to have a “dog -helper” because of your kindness! Lucky is very clever and understands many English words. He can understand me when I give him orders. For example, I say, “Lucky! Get my book,” and he does it at once.Lucky is a fantastic dog. I’ll send you a photo of him if you like,and I could show you how he helps me. Thank you again forchanging my life.Best wishes,Ben SmithUnit 3 Could you please clean your room?Section A2d Role play the conversation.Sister：They, could you please help out with a few things?Brother：Could I at least finish watching this show?Sister：No. I think two hours of TV is enough for you!Brother：Fine. What do you want me to do?Sister：Could you take out the rubbish, fold the clothesand do the dishes?Brother：So much?sister：Yes, because Mom will be back from shoppingany minute now. And she won’t be happy if she sees thismess.Brother：But the house is already pretty clean and tidy!Sister：Yes, well, it’s clean, but it’s not “mother clean”!3a Read the story and answer the question.1. Why was Nancy’s mom angry with Nancy?2. Did they solve the problem? How?Last month, our dog welcomed me when I came home fromschool. He wanted a walk, but I was too tired.I threw down my bag and went to the living room. Theminute I sat down in front of the TV, my mom came over.“Could you please take the dog for a walk?” she asked.“Could I watch one show first?” I asked. “NO!” she repliedangrily. “You watch TV all t he time and never help outaround the house! I can’t work all day and do housework all evening.”“Well, I work all day at school, too! I’m just as tired as you are!” I shouted back.My mom did not say anything and walked away. For one week, she did not do any housework and neither did I. Finally, I could not find a clean dish or a clean shirt.The next day, my mom came home from work to find the house clean and tidy. “What happened?” she asked in surprise.“I’m so sorry, Mom. I finally understand that we ne ed to share the housework to have a clean and comfortable home,” I replied.Section B2bThe Sunday Mail magazine invited parents to write about whether they think young people should do chores at home. Skim the following letters. Which one agrees and which one disagrees? Dear Sir, I don’t understand why some parents make their kids help with housework and chores at home. Kids these days already have enough stress from school. They don’t have time to study and do housework, too. Housework is a waste of their time. Could we just let them do their job asstudents? They should spend their time onschoolwork in order to get good grades and get into agood university. Also, when they get older, they willhave to do housework so there’s no need for them todo it now. It is the parents’ job to provide a clean andcomfortable environment at home for their children.And anyway, I think doing chores is not so difficult. Idon’t mind doing them.Mr. SmithDear Sir,I think it is important for children to learn how to do chores and help their parents with housework. It’s not enough to just get good grades at school. Children these days depend on their parents too much. They’re always asking, “Could you get this for me?” or “Could you help me with that?” Doing chor es helps to develop children’s independence and teaches them how to look after themselves. It also helps them to understand the idea of fairness. Since they live in one house with their parents, they should know that everyone should do their part in keeping it clean and tidy. Our neighbor’s son got into a good college but during his first year, he had no idea how to take care of himself. As a result, he often fell ill and his grades dropped. The earlier kids learn to be independent, the better it is for their future.Ms. MillerUnit 4 Why don’t you talk to your parents?Section A2d Role-play the conversation.Dave：You look sad, Kim. What’s wrong?Kim：Well, I found my sister looking through my things yesterday. She took some of my new magazines and CDs.Dave：Hmm … that’s not very nice. Did she give them back to you?Kim：Yes, but I’m still angry with her. What should I do?Dave：Well, I guess you could tell her to say sorry. But why don’t you forget about it so that you can be friends again? Although s he’s wrong, it’s not a big deal.Kim：You’re right. Thanks for your advice.Dave：No problem. Hope things work out.3a Look at this letter to a magazine and the reply from Robert Hunt, a school counselor.Section B2b Read the article and answer the questions.1. What is the common problem for Chinese and American families?2. Who gives their opinions about the problem?Maybe You Should Learn to Relax! These days, Chinese children are sometimes busier on weekends than weekdays because they to take so many after-school classes. Many of them are learning exam skills so that they can get into a good high school and later a good university. Others are practicing sports so that they can compete and win.However, this doesn’t only happen in China. The Taylors are a typical American family. Life for Cathy Taylor’s three children is very busy.” On most days after school,” Cathy says, “I take one of my two boys to basketball practice and my daughter to football training. Then I have to take my other son to piano lessons. Maybe I could cut out a few of their activities, but I believe these a ctivities are important for my children’s future. I really want them to be successful. ” However, the tired children don’t get home until after 7:00 p.m. They have a quick dinner, and then it’s time for homework.Linda Miller, a mother of three, knows all about such stress. “In some families, competition starts very young and continues until the kids get older,” she says. “Mothers sendtheir small kids to all kinds of classes. And they are always comparing themwith other children. It’s crazy. I don’t think that’s fair. Why don’t they just lettheir kids be kids? People shouldn’t push their kids so hard.”Doctors say too much pressure is not good for a child’s development. Dr. AliceGreen says all these activities can cause a lot of stress for children. “Ki dsshould have time to relax and think for themselves, too. Although it’s normal towant successful children, it’s even more important to have happy children.”Guessing the MeaningWhen reading something for the first time, do not worry about words you do not know. Use the context to help you guess the meaning.Unit 5 What were you doing when the rainstorm came?Section A2d Role-play the conversation.Mary：What were you doing last night, Linda? I called at seven and you didn’tpick up.Linda：Oh, I was in the kitchen helping my mom.Mary：I see. I called again at eight and you didn’t answer then either.Linda：What was I doing at eight? Oh, I know. When you called, I was having ashower.Mary：But then I called again at nine.Linda：Oh, I was sleeping at that time.Mary：So early? That’s strange.Linda：Yeah, I was tired. Why did you call so many times?Mary：I needed help with my homework. So while you were sleeping,I called Jenny and she helped me.3a Read the passage and answer the questions.1. What was the weather like before the heavy rain started?2. What was the neighborhood like after the storm?The Storm Brought People Closer TogetherBen could hear strong winds outside his home in Alabama. Black clouds weremaking the sky very dark. With no light outside, it felt like midnight. The newson TV reported that a heavy rainstorm was in the area.Everyone in the neighborhood was busy. Be n’s dad was putting pieces ofwood over the windows while his mom was making sure the flashlightsand radio were working. She also put some candles and matches on thetable.Ben was helping his mom make dinner when the rain began to beat heavily against the windows. After dinner, they tried to play a card game, but it was hard to have fun with a serious storm happening outside.Ben could not sleep at first. He finally fell asleep when the wind was dying down at around 3:00 a.m. When he woke up, the sun was rising. He went outside with his family and found the neighborhood in a mess. Fallen trees, broken windows and rubbish were everywhere. They joined the neighbors to help clean up the neighborhood together. Although the storm broke many things apart, it brought families and neighbors closer together.Section B2b Read the passage and answer the questions. 1.What are the two events in the passage? 2. When did they happen?Do You Remember What You Were Doing?People often remember what they were doing when they heard the news of important events inhistory. In America, for example, many people remember what they were doing onApril 4, 1968. This was an important event in American history. On this day, Dr.Martin Luther King was killed. Although some people may not remember whokilled him, they remember what they were doing when they heard the news.Robert Allen is now over 50, but he was a school pupil at that time. “It was a bright,sunny day,” Robert remembers. “We were having fun in the playground when theschool bell rang. Our teacher said, ‘Dr. King died just 10 minutes ago.’ We were completely surprised!” School closed for the day, Robert and his friends walked home in silence.More recently, most Americans remember what they were doing when the WorldTrade Center in New York was taken down by terrorists. Even the date-September 11, 2001-has meaning to most Americans.This was a day Kate Smith will never forget. She remembers working in her officenear the two towers. “My friend shouted that a plane just hit the World Trade Center!I didn’t believe him at first, but then I looked out the window and realized that it was true. I was so scared that I could hardly think clearly after that.”Unit 6 An old man tried to movemountains.Section A2d Role-play the conversation.Teacher: So what do you think about the story of Yu Gong?Ming Ming: I think it’s really interesting. Yu Gong found a good way to solve his problem. Anna: Really? I think it’s a little bit silly. It doesn’t seem very possible to move a mountain. Ming Ming: But the story is trying to show us that anything is possible if you work hard! Yu Gongkept trying and didn’t give up.Anna: Well, I still don’t agree with you. I think we should try to find other ways to solve aproblem.Ming Ming: But what could Yu Gong do instead of moving the mountains?Anna: Well, there are many other ways. For example, he could build a road. That’s better andfaster than moving a mountain!Teacher: You have different opinions about the story, and neither of you are wrong. There aremany sides to a story and many ways to understand it.3a Read the passage and answer the questions.In November 1979, pupils in England were able to watch a new TV program called Monkey . Most of them were hearing this story for the first time.However, this story is not new to Chinese children. The Monkey King or Sun Wukong is the main character in the traditional Chinese book Journey to the West .The story says that once upon a time there was a magic rock. One day,it suddenly broke open and gave birth to a monkey. To fight badpeople, the Monkey King uses a magic stick. Sometimes he can makethe stick so small that he can keep it in his ear. At other times, he isable to make it big and long. Sun Wukong can also make 72 changesto his shape and size, turning himself into different animals andobjects. But unless he can hide his tail, he cannot turn himself into a person.The Monkey king has excited the children of China many years. And as soon as the TV program came out more than 30 years ago, Western children became interested in reading this story because the clever Monkey King keeps fighting to help the weak and never gives up.Section B Array 2b Read the first paragraph of Hansel and Gretel. Thinkabout how the fairy tale will continue. Then read the rest ofthe story.Hansel and GretelHansel and Gretel lived near forest with their father and stepmother. One year, the weather was so dry that no food would grow. The wife told her husband that unless the left the children to die in the forest, the whole family would die. Gretel heard this, and Hansel made a plan to save himselfand his sister.(Then they heard an old woman’s voice from inside the house.) V oice: Who is that? Who is brave enough to eat my house?Unit 7 What’s the highest mountain in the world?Section A2d Role-play the conversation.Guide: Feel free to ask me anything on today’s Grea t Wall tour.Tourist 1: How long is the wall?Guide: Ah, the most popular question! If we’re only talking about the parts from the Ming Dynasty, it’s about 8,850 kilometers long. This makes it the longest wall in the world.Tourist 2: Wow, that’s amazing! Why did the ancient emperors build the wall? Guide: The main reason was to protect China. As you can see, it’s quite tall and wide. As far as I know, there are no man-made objects as big as this.Tourist 3: Is Badaling part of the Ming Great Wall?Guide: Y es, it’s the most famous part.Section BUnit 8 Have you read Treasure Island yet?Section A2d Role-play the conversation.When I first arrived on this island, I had nothing.But I’ve found the ship and made a small boat. I’ve brought back many things I can use— food and drink, tools, knives and guns. Although I have lost everything, I have not lost my life. So I will not give up and I will wait for another ship. I have already cut down trees and built a house. I go out with my gun almost every day to kill animals and birds for food. I’m even learning to grow fruits and vegetables.A few weeks ago, I found the marks of another man’s feet on the sand. Whoelse is on my island? How long have they been here? Not long after that, Isaw some cannibals trying to kill two men from a broken ship. One of themdied but the other ran towards my house. I helped him kill the cannibals.This man now lives with me and helps me. I named him Friday becausethat was the day I met him. He is smart and I have already taught him someEnglish.3a Quickly read the passage below based on Robinson Crusoe.Then answer the questions.1. What does Robinson Crusoe wait for?2. Why does Robinson Crusoe call the man Friday?When I first arrived on this island, I had nothing.But I’ve found the ship and made a small boat. I’ve brought back many things I can use— food and drink, tools, knives and guns. Although I have lost everything, I have not lost my life. So I will not give up and I will wait for another ship. I have already cut down trees and built a house. I go out with my gun almost every day to kill animals and birds for food. I’m even learning to grow fruits and vegetables.A few weeks ago, I found the marks of another man’s feet on the sand. Who else is on my island? How long have they been here? Not long after that, I saw some cannibals trying to kill two men from a broken ship. One of them died but the other ran towards my house. I helped him kill the cannibals. This man now lives with me and helps me. I named him Friday because that was the day I met him. He is smart and I have already taught him some English.Section B2b Read the passage and complete the fact sheet on page 63.A Country Music Song Changed Her Life Forever When Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything with her family. But five years ago, while she wasstudying abroad in England, she heard a song full of feelings about returning home on the radio. It made Sarah think about her family and friends back in the US. She came to realize how much she actually missed all of them. Ever since then, she has been a fan of American country music.Country is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America. Nashville, Tennessee is the home of country music. Many songs these days are just about modern life in the US, such as the importance of money and success, but not about belonging to a group. However, country music brings us back to the “good old days” when people were kind to each other and trusted one another. It reminds us that the best things in life are free —laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside.Sarah hasn’t been to Nashville yet, but it is her dream to go there one day.She has already read a lot about the place and done some research on it. Sheknows that there is a Country Music Hall of Fame Museum in Nashville.There are also always a lot of great country music concerts with famousmusicians and singers, like Garth Brooks. Sarah has already listened to mostof his songs. “Garth is one of the most successful musicians in Americanhistory. He’s sold more than 120 million records. I hope to see him sing liveone day!”Unit 9 Have you ever been to a museum?Section A2d Role-play the conversation.Anna：I went to the film museum last weekend. Have you ever been there?Jill：Yes, I have. I went there back in April.Anna：It’s really interesting, isn’t it? It’s a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.Jill：Yes, I love all the old movie cameras there. I learned about the inventions that led to color movies, too.Anna：So, what did you do on the weekend?Jill：I camped in the mountains with some friends. We put up a tent and cooked outside.Anna：That sounds fun. I’ve never been camping.Jill：You should try it!3a Three students talk about the most interesting museums they have ever been to. Read the magazine article and answer the questions.Section B2b Read the article. How many reasons can you find for visiting Singapore?Unit 10 I've had this bike for three years.Section ARole-play the conversation.Read the article written by a father for a newspaper. What are they going to sell at the yardSection BAnswer the questions before you read. Then read the passage to find out if your answers 1. Why do millions of Chinese leave the countryside every year?2. How often do you think these people visit their hometowns?3. What new buildings does the government usually build in towns and villages?Hometown FeelingsSome people still live in their hometown. However, others may only see it once or twice a year. Nowadays, millions of Chinese leave the countryside to search for work in the cities. Among these is Zhong Wei, a 46-year-old husband and father. He has lived in Wenzhou for the last 13 years. With a hard job in a crayon factory, he doesn’t find much time to visit his hometown. “I used to return home at least once a year, but I haven’t been back for almost three years n ow. It’s a shame, but I just don’t have the time,” he says.Many people like Zhong Wei regard with great interest how their hometowns have changed. Perhaps large hospitals and new roads have appeared. In many places, the government has also built new schools and sent teachers from the cities to help.“I noticed that’s true of my hometown,” adds Zhong Wei. “Children have learned to read and count at my old primary school since the mid-20th century. But now the buildings are really old. I hear they’re going to build a new school there.” Zhong Wei thinks such developments are good, and he also knows that his hometown cannot always stay thesame.According to Zhong Wei, however, some things will neverchange. “In my hometown, there was a big old tree opposite theschool. It is still there and has become quite a symbol of the place.Most of the children in my time liked to play together under thatbig tree, especially during the summer holidays. It was such ahappy childhood. Our hometown has left many soft and sweetmemories in our hearts.”。

2015春八年级下册英语课文原文UNIT 1 What's the matter?Section A2d Role-play the conversation.Mandy: Lisa, are you OK?Lisa: I have a headache and I can't move my neck. What should I do? Should I take my temperature? Mandy: No, it doesn't sound like you have a fever. What did you do on the weekend?Lisa: I played computer games all weekend.Mandy: That's probably why. You need to take breaks away from the computer.Lisa: Yeah, I think I sat in the same way for too long without moving.Mandy: I think you should lie down and rest. If your head and neck still hurt tomorrow, then go to a doctor. Lisa: OK. Thanks, Mandy.3a Read the passage. Do you think it comes from a newspaper or a book?How do you know?Bus Driver and Passengers Save an Old ManAt 9:00 a.m. yesterday, bus No. 26 was going along Zhonghua Road when the driver saw an old man lying on the side of the road. A woman was next to him, shouting for help.The bus driver, 24-year-old Wang Ping, stopped the bus without thinking twice. He got off and asked the woman what happened. She said that the man had a heart problem and should go to the hospital. Mr. Wang knew he had to act quickly. He told the passengers that he must take the man to the hospital. He expected most or all of the passengers to get off and wait for the next bus.But to his surprise, they all agreed to go with him. Some passengers helped Mr. Wang to move the man on the bus.Thanks to Mr. Wang and the passengers, the doctors saved the man intime. "It's sad that many people don't want to help others because theydon’t want any trouble," says one passenger. "But the driver didn't thinkabout himself. He only thought about saving a life."Section B2b Read the passage and underline the words you don't know. Then look up the words in a dictionaryand write down their meanings.He Lost His ArmBut Is Still Climbing Aron Ralston is an American man who is interested in mountain climbing. As a mountain climber, Aron is used to taking risks. This is one of the exciting things about doing dangerous sports. There were many times when Aron almost lost his life because of accidents. On April 26, 2003, he found himself in a very dangerous situation when climbing in UtahOn that day, Aron's arm was caught under a 2,000-kilo rock that fell on him whenhe was climbing by himself in the mountains. Because he could not free his arm, hestayed there for five days and hoped that someone would find him. But when his waterran out, he knew that he would have to do something to save his own life. He was notready to die that day. So he used his knife to cut off half his right arm. Then, with hisleft arm, he bandaged himself so that he would not lose too much blood. After that, he climbed down the mountain to find help.Finding the Order of Events Writers describe events in a certain order. Finding the orderAfter losing his arm, he wrote a book called Between a Rock and a Hard Place. This means being in a difficult situation that you cannot seem to get out of. In this book, Aron tells of the importance of making good decisions, and of being in control of one's life. His lose for mountain climbing is so great that he kept on climbing mountains even after this experience.Do we have the same spirit as Aron? Let's think about it before we find ourselves “between a rock and a hard place”, and before we have to make a decision that could mean life or death.Unit 2 I'll help to clean up the city parksSection ARole-play the conversation.Helen ：Hi , Tom . I ' m making some plans to work in an old people’s home this summer.Tom ：Really? I did that last summer.Helen ：Oh, what did they ask you to help out with ?Tom ：Mmm.…things like reading the newspaper to the old people, or just talking to them.They told me stories about the past and how things used to be.Helen ：That sounds interesting .Tom ：Yeah , a lot of old people are lonely . We should listen to them and care for them.Helen ：You' re right . I mean, we’re all going to be old one day, too.Read the article . What do Mario and Mary volunteer to do?3Students Who VolunteerMario Green and Mary Brown from Riverside High School give up several hours each week to help others.Mario loves animals and wants to be an animal doctor. He volunteers at an animal hospital every Saturday morning. Mario believes it can help him to get his future dream job. “It' s hard work , ”he says , “but I want to learn more about how to care for animals . I get such a strong feeling of satisfaction when I see the animals get better and the look of joy on their owners' faces.”Mary is a book lover. She could read by herself at the age of four. Last year she decided to try out for a volunteer after-school reading program .she still works there once a week to help kidslearn to read. The kids are sitting in the library, but you can see in their eyes that they’re going on a different journey with each new book. Volunteering here is a dream come true for me. I can do what I love to do and help others at the same time.Section BSkim the letter and answer the questions.1. Who wrote the letter to Miss Li? Why?2. What did Miss Li do?I ’ll Send You a Photoof LuckyDear Miss Li, I ’d like to thank you for sending money to Animal Helpers. I ’m sure you know that this group was set up to help disabled people like me. You helped to make it possible for me to have Lucky. Lucky makes a big difference to my life. Let me tell you my story.What would it be like to be blind or deaf? Or imagine you can ’t walk ou use your hands easily. Most people would never think about this, but many people have these difficulties. I can ’t use my arms or legs well, so normal things like answering the telephone, opening and closing doors, or carrying things are difficult forme. Then one day last year, a friend of mine helped me out. She talked to Animal Helpers about getting me a special trained dog. She also thought a dog might cheer me up. I love animals and I was excited about the idea of having a dog.After six months of training with a dog at Animal Helpers, I was able to bring him home. My dog’s name is Lucky —a good name for him because I feel very lucky to have him. You see, I’m only able to have a “dog-helper”because of your kindness! Lucky is very clever and understands many English words. He can understand me when I give him orders. For example, I say, “Lucky! Get my book,”and he does it at once. Lucky is a fantastic dog. I’ll send you a photo of him if you like, and I could show you how he helps me. Thank you again for changing my life.Best wishes,Ben SmithUnit 3 Could you please clean your room?Section A2d Role play the conversation.Sister：They, could you please help out with a few things?Brother：Could I at least finish watching this show?Sister：No. I think two hours of TV is enough for you!Brother：Fine. What do you want me to do?Sister：Could you take out the rubbish, fold the clothes and do the dishes?Brother：So much?sister：Yes, because Mom will be back from shopping any minute now. And she won’t be happy if she sees this mess.Brother：But the house is already pretty clean and tidy!Sister：Yes, well, it’s clean, but it’s not “mother clean”!3a Read the story and answer the question.1. Why was Nancy’s mom angry with Nancy?2. Did they solve the problem? How?Last month, our dog welcomed me when I came home from school. He wanted awalk, but I was too tired.I threw down my bag and went to the living room. The minute I sat down in front of the TV, my mom came over. “Could you please take the dog for a walk?”she asked.“Could I watch one show first?”I asked. “NO!”she replied angrily. “You watch TV all the time and never help out around the house! I can’t work all day and do housework all evening.”“Well, I work all day at school, too! I’m just as tired as you are!”I shouted back.My mom did not say anything and walked away. For one week, she did not do any housework and neither did I. Finally, I could not find a clean dish or a clean shirt.The next day, my mom came home from work to find the house clean and tidy.“What happened?”she asked in surprise.“I’m so sorry, Mom. I finally understand that we need to share the housework to have a clean and comfortable home,”I replied.Section B2bThe Sunday Mail magazine invited parents to write about whetherthey think young people should do chores at home. Skim the following letters. Which one agrees and which one disagrees?Dear Sir,I don’t understand why some parents make their kids help with housework and chores at home. Kids these days already have enough stress from school. They don’t have time to study and do housework, too. Housework is a waste of their time. Could we just let them do their job as students? They should spend their time on schoolwork in order to get good grades and get into a good university. Also, when they get older, they will have to do housework so there’s no need for them to do it now. It is the parents’job to provide a clean and comfortable environment at home for their children. And anyway, I think doing chores is not so difficult. I don’t mind doing them.Mr. SmithDear Sir,I think it is important for children to learn how to do chores and help their parents with housework. It’s not enough to just get good grades at school. Children these days depend on their parents too much. They’realways asking, “Could you get this for me?”or “Could you help me with that?”Doing chores helps to develop children’s independence and teaches them how to look after themselves. It also helps them to understand the idea of fairness. Since they live in one house with their parents, they should know that everyone should do their part in keeping it clean and tidy. Our neighbor’s son got into a good college but during his first year, he had no idea how to take care of himself. As a result, he often fell ill and his grades dropped. The earlier kids learn to be independent, the better it is for their future.Ms. MillerUnit 4 Why don’t you talk to your parents?Section A2d Role-play the conversation.Dave：You look sad, Kim. What’s wrong?Kim：Well, I found my sister looking through my things yesterday. She took some of my new magazines and CDs.Dave：Hmm …that’s not very nice. Did she give them back to you?Kim：Yes, but I’m still angry with her. What should I do?Dave：Well, I guess you could tell her to say sorry. But why don’t you forget about it so that you can be friends again? Although she’s wrong, it’s not a big deal.Kim：You’re right. Thanks for your advice.Dave：No problem. Hope things work out.3a Look at this letter to a magazine and the reply from Robert Hunt, a school counselor. Complete the chart.Dear Mr. Hunt,My problem is I can’t get on with my family. Relationsbetween my parents have become difficult. They fight a lot,and I really don’t like it. It’s the onlycommunication they have. I don’t know if Ishould say anything to them about this. Whenthey argue, it’s like a big, black cloud hanging over our home.Also, my elder brother is not very nice to me. He alwaysrefuses to let me watch my favorite TV show. Instead hewatches whatever he wants until late at night. I don’t think this is fair. At home I always feel lonely and nervous. Is that normal? What can I do?Sad and ThirteenDear Sad and Thirteen,It’s not easy being your age, and it’s normal to have these feelings. Why don’t you talk about these feelings with your family? If your parents are having problems, you should offer to help. Maybe you could do more jobs around the house so that they have more time for proper communication. Secondly, why don’t you sit down and communicate with your brother? You should explain that you don’t mind him watching TV all the time. However, he should let you watch your favorite show. I hope you’ll feel better about yourself infuture. Robert HuntSection B2b Read the article and answer the questions.1. What is the common problem for Chinese and American families?2. Who gives their opinions aboutthe problem? Maybe You Should Learnto Relax! These days, Chinese children aresometimes busier on weekends than weekdays because they to take so many after-school classes. Many of them are learning exam skills so that they can get into a good high school and later a good university. Others are practicing sports so that they can compete and win. However, this doesn ’t only happen in China. The Taylors are a typical American family. Life for Cathy Taylor ’s three children is very busy.” On most days after school,”Guessing the Meaning When reading something for the first time, do notCathy says, “I take one of my two boys to basketball practice and my daughter to football training. Then I have to take my other son to piano lessons. Maybe I could cut out a few of their activities, but I believe these activities are important for my children’s future. I really want them to be successful. ”However, the tired children don’t get home until after 7:00 p.m. They have a quick dinner, and then it’s time for homework. Linda Miller, a mother of three, knows all about such stress. “In some families, competition starts very young and continues until the kids get older,”she says. “Mothers send their small kids to all kinds of classes. And they are always comparing them with other children. It’s crazy. I don’t think that’s fair. Why don’t they just let their kids be kids? People shouldn’t push their kids so hard.”Doctors say too much pressure is not good for a child’s development. Dr. Alice Green says all these activities can cause a lot of stress for children. “Kids should have time to relax and think for themselves, too. Although it’s normal to want successful children, it’s even more important to have happy children.”Unit 5 What were you doing when the rainstorm came?Section A2d Role-play the conversation.Mary：What were you doing last night, Linda? I called at seven and you didn’t pick up.Linda：Oh, I was in the kitchen helping my mom.Mary：I see. I called again at eight and you didn’t answer then either. Linda：What was I doing at eight? Oh, I know. When you called, I was having a shower.Mary：But then I called again at nine.Linda：Oh, I was sleeping at that time.Mary：So early? That’s strange.Linda：Yeah, I was tired. Why did you call so many times?Mary：I needed help with my homework. So while you were sleeping,I called Jenny and she helped me.3a Read the passage and answer the questions.1. What was the weather like before the heavy rain started?2. What was the neighborhood like after the storm?The Storm Brought People Closer TogetherBen could hear strong winds outside his home in Alabama. Black clouds weremaking the sky very dark. With no light outside, it felt like midnight. The newson TV reported that a heavy rainstorm was in the area.Everyone in the neighborhood was busy. Ben’s dad was putting pieces of wood over the windows while his mom was making sure the flashlights and radio were working. She also put some candles and matches on the table.Ben was helping his mom make dinner when the rain began to beat heavily against the windows. After dinner, they tried to play a card game, but it was hard to have fun with a serious storm happening outside. Ben could not sleep at first. He finally fell asleep when the wind was dying down at around 3:00 a.m. When he woke up, the sun was rising. He went outside with his family and found the neighborhood in a mess. Fallen trees, broken windows and rubbish were everywhere. They joined the neighbors to help clean up the neighborhood together. Although the storm broke many things apart, it brought families and neighbors closer together.Section B2b Read the passage and answer the questions.1.What are the two events in the passage?2. When did they happen? Do You Remember What You Were Doing? People often remember what they weredoing when they heard the news of important events in history. InAmerica, for example, many people remember what they weredoing on April 4, 1968. This was an important event in Americanhistory. On this day, Dr. Martin Luther King was killed. Althoughsome people may not remember who killed him, theyremember what they weredoing when they heard the news.Robert Allen is now over 50, but he was a school pupil at that time. “It was a bright, sunny day,” Robert remembers. “We were having fun in the playground when the school bell rang. Our teacher said, ‘Dr. King died just 10 minutes ago.’ We were completely surprised!” School closed for the day, Robert and his friends Reading the Title and First Sentences The title can be helpful for you to understand a text. It is also a good idea to read the first sentence of each paragraph before you read the whole text.walked home in silence.More recently, most Americans remember what they were doing when the World Trade Center in New York was taken down by terrorists. Even the date-September 11, 2001-has meaning to most Americans.This was a day Kate Smith will never forget. She remembers working in her office near the two towers. “My friend shouted that a plane just hit the World Trade Center! I didn’t believe him at first, but then I looked out the window and realized that it was true. I was so scared that I could hardly think clearly after that.”Unit 6 An old man tried to move mountains.Section A2d Role-play the conversation.Teacher: So what do you think about the story of Yu Gong?Ming Ming: I think it’s really interesting. Yu Gong found a good way to solve his problem.Anna: Really? I think it’s a little bit silly. It doesn’t seem very possible to move a mountain.Ming Ming: But the story is trying to show us that anything is possible if you work hard! Yu Gong kept tryingand didn’t give up.Anna: Well, I still don’t agree with you. I think we should try to find other ways to solve a problem. Ming Ming: But what could Yu Gong do instead of moving the mountains?Anna: Well, there are many other ways. For example, he could build a road. That’s better and faster than moving a mountain!Teacher: You have different opinions about the story, and neither of you are wrong. There are many sides to a story and many ways to understand it.3a Read the passage and answer the questions.In November 1979, pupils in England were able to watch a new TV program called Monkey. Most of them were hearing this story for the first time. However, this story is not new to Chinese children. The Monkey King or Sun Wukong is the main character in the traditional Chinese book Journey to the West.The story says that once upon a time there was a magic rock.One day, it suddenly broke open and gave birth to a monkey. 1. Which book is talked about?2. Who is then main character?3. What is he like?To fight bad people, the Monkey King uses a magic stick.Sometimes he can make the stick so small that hecan keep it in his ear. At other times, he is able to make it big and long. Sun Wukong can also make 72changes to his shape and size, turning himself into different animals and objects. ButThe Monkey king has excited the children of China many years. And as soon as the TVprogram came out more than 30 years ago, Western children became interested inreading this story because the clever Monkey King keeps fighting to help the weak andnever gives up.Section B2b Read the first paragraph of Hansel and Gretel. Think about how the fairy tale will continue. Thenread the rest of the story.Hansel and Gretel lived near forest with their father and stepmother. One year, theweather was so dry that no food would grow. The wife told her husband that unless theleft the children to die in the forest, the whole family would die. Gretel heard this, andHansel made a plan to save himself and his sister.(Then they heard an old woman’s voice from inside the house.)Voice: Who is that? Who is brave enough to eat my house?Unit 7 What’s the highest mountain in the world?Section A2d Role-play the conversation.Guide: Feel free to ask me anything on today’s Great Wall tour.Tourist 1: How long is the wall?Guide: Ah, the most popular question! If we’re only talking about the parts from the Ming Dynasty, it’s about 8,850 kilometers long. This makes it the longest wall in the world.Tourist 2: Wow, that’s amazing! Why did the ancient emperors build the wall?Guide: The main reason was to protect China. As you can see, it’s quite tall and wide. As far as I know, thereare no man-made objects as big as this.Tourist 3: Is Badaling part of the Ming Great Wall?Guide: Yes, it’s the most famous part.3a Read the article and match each paragraph with the main ideas.freezing weather conditions and heavy storms. It is also veryhard to take in air as you get near the top.The first people to reach the top were Tenzing Norgay andEdmund Hillary on May 29,1953. The firstChinese team did so in 1960, while the firstwoman to succeed was Junko Tabei fromJapan in 1975.Why do so many climbers risk their lives?One of the main reasons is because peoplewant to challenge themselves in the face of difficulties. Thespirit of these climbers shows us that we should never give uptrying to achieve our dreams. It also shows that humans can sometimes be stronger than the forces of nature.Section B2b Scan the article to find out what these numbers mean:10,12,200,2,000.It is 8:30 a.m. at the Chengdu Research Base. Lin Wei and the other panda keepers are preparing the milk for the baby pandas’breakfast. At 9:00 a.m., they find that most of the babies are already awake and hungry. When the babies see the keepers, they run over with excitement and some of them even walk into their friends and fall over!“They’re so cute and lovely. I take care of them like they’re my own babies. I was, feed and play with them every day. They’re very special to me.”Lin Wei loves her job, but it is a difficult one.Pandas do not have many babies, maybe only one every two years. The babies often die from illnesses and do not live verylong. Adult pandas spend more than 12hours a day eating about 10 kilos ofUnit 8 Have you read Treasure Island yet?Section A2d Role-play the conversation.When I first arrived on this island, I had nothing. But I’ve found the ship and made a small boat. I’ve brought back many things I can use—food and drink, tools, knives and guns. Although I have lost everything, I have not lost my life. So I will not give up and I will wait for another ship. I have already cut down trees and built a house. I go out with my gun almost every day to kill animals and birds for food. I’m even learning to grow fruits and vegetables.A few weeks ago, I found the marks of another man’s feet on the sand. Who else is on my island? How long have they been here? Not long after that, I saw some cannibals trying to kill two men from a broken ship. One of them died but the other ran towards my house. I helped him kill the cannibals. This man now lives with me and helps me. I named him Friday because that was the day I met him. He is smart and I have already taught him some English.3a Quickly read the passage below based on Robinson Crusoe.Then answer the questions.1. What does Robinson Crusoe wait for?2. Why does Robinson Crusoe call the man Friday?When I first arrived on this island, I had nothing. But I’ve found the ship and made a small boat. I’vebrought back many things I can use—food and drink, tools, knives and guns. Although I have lost everything, I have not lost my life. So I will not give up and I will wait for another ship. I have already cut down trees and built a house. I go out with my gun almost every day to kill animals and birds for food. I’m even learning to grow fruits and vegetables.A few weeks ago, I found the marks of another man’s feet on the sand. Who else is on my island? How long have they been here? Not long after that, I saw some cannibals trying to kill two men from a broken ship. One of them died but the other ran towards my house. I helped him kill the cannibals. This man now lives with me and helps me. I named him Friday because that was the day I met him. He is smart and I have already taught him some English.Section B2b Read the passage and complete the fact sheet on page 63.A Country Music Song Changed Her Life Forever When Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything with her family. But five years ago, while she was studying abroad in England, she heard a song full of feelings about returning home on the radio. It made Sarah think about her family and friends back in the US.She came to realize how much she actually missed all of them. Ever since then, she has been a fan of American country music.Country is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America. Nashville, Tennessee is the home of country music. Many songs these days are just about modern life in the US, such as the importance of money and success, but not about belonging to a group. However, country music brings us back to the “good old days ” when people were kind to each other and trusted one another. It reminds us that the best things in life are free —laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside.Sarah hasn ’t been to Nashville yet, but it is her dream to go there one day. She has already reada lot about the place and done some research on it. She knows that there is a Country Musictext. After reading, write a shortsummary in your own words. This can help you better understand the text.Hall of Fame Museum in Nashville. There are also always a lot of great country music concerts with famous musicians and singers, like Garth Brooks. Sarah has already listened to most of his songs. “Garth is one of the most successful musicians in American history. He’s sold more than 120 million records. I hope to see him sing live one day!”Unit 9 Have you ever been to a museum?Section A2d Role-play the conversation.Anna：I went to the film museum last weekend. Have you ever been there?Jill：Yes, I have. I went there back in April.Anna：It’s really interesting, isn’t it? It’s a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.Jill：Yes, I love all the old movie cameras there. I learned about the inventions that led to color movies, too. Anna：So, what did you do on the weekend?Jill：I camped in the mountains with some friends. We put up a tent and cooked outside.Anna：That sounds fun. I’ve never been camping.Jill：You should try it!3a Three students talk about the most interesting museums they have ever been to. Read the magazine article and answer the questions.1. Which three museums do the students talkabout?2. What do you think is the most interestingthing about each museum?Ken：The most interesting museum I’ve ever beento is the American Compute Museum. They haveinformation about different computers and whoinvented them. The oldcomputers were muchbigger. It’s unbelievablethat technology hasprogressed in such a rapid way! I’ve also learnedthat there was a special computer. It could playchess even better than humans. I wonder how much more computers will be able to do in the future.Amy：I’ve recently been to a very unusual museum in India, the International Museum of Toilets. I just couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw so many different kinds of toilets there. The museum teaches people about the history and development of toilets. It also encourages governments and social groups to think about ways to improve toilets in the future.Linlin：Last year I went to theHangzhou National TeaMuseum. It’s a relaxing and。

八年级英语下册课文UNIT 1 What's the matter?Bus Driver and Passengers Save an Old ManAt 9:00 a、m、 yesterday, bus No、 26 was going along Zhonghua Road when the driver saw an old man lying on the side o f the road、 A woman was next to him, shouting for help 、The bus driver, 24-year-old Wang Ping, stopped the bus without thinking twice、 He got off and asked the woman what happened、 She said that the man had a heart pr oblem and should go to the hospital、 Mr、 Wang knew he had to act quickly、 He told the passengers that he must take the man to the hospital、 He expected most o r all of the passengers to get off and wait for the next bu s、But to his surprise, they all agreed to go with him、 Som e passengers helped Mr、 Wang to move the man ona t he bus、Thanks to Mr、 Wang and the passengers, the doctors sa ved the man in time、 "It's sad that many people don'twant to help others because they don‟t want any trouble ," says one passenger、 "But the driver didn't think abou t himself、 He only thought about saving a life、"He Lost His Arm But Is Still ClimbingAron Ralston is an American man who is interested in mo untain climbing、 As a mountain climber, Aron is used to taking risks、 This is one of the exciting things about do ing dangerous sports、 There were many times when Ar on almost lost his life because of accidents、 On April 26 , 2003, he found himself in a very dangerous situation w hen climbing in UtahOn that day, Aron's arm was caught under a 360-kilo rock that fell on him when he was climbing by himself in the mountains、Because he could not free his arm, he stayed there for five days a nd hoped that someone would find him、 But when his water ran out, he knew that he would have to do someth ing to save his own life、 He was not ready to die that da y、 So he used his knife to cut off half his right arm、 Th en, with his left arm, he bandaged himself so that he wo uld not lose too much blood、 After that, he climbed do wn the mountain to find help、After losing his arm, he wrote a book called Between a R ock and a Hard Place、 This means being in a difficult sit uation that you cannot seem to get out of、 In this book , Aron tells of the importance of making good decisions, and of being in control of one's life、 His lose for mount ain climbing is so great that he kept on climbing mounta ins even after this experience、Do we have the same spirit as Aron? Let's think about it before we find ourselves “between a rock and a hard pla ce”, and before we have to make a decision that could m ean life or death、Unit 2 I'll help to clean up the city parksP11 3aStudents Who VolunteerMario Green and Mary Brown from Riverside High Sch ool give up several hours each week to help others、Mario loves animals and wants to be an animal doctor、He volunteers at an animal hospital every Saturday morn ing、 Mario believes it can help him to get his future dre am job、“ It' s hard work , ” he says , “but I want to learn more about how to care for animals 、 I get such a stro ng feeling of satisfaction when I see the animals get bett er and the look of joy on their owners' faces、”Mary is a book lover、 She could read by herself at the a ge of four、 Last year she decided to try out for a volunt eer after-school reading program 、she still works there once a week to help kids learn to rea d、 The kids are sitting in the library, but you can see in t heir eyes that they‟re going on a different journey with e ach new book、 Volunteering here is a dream come truefor me、 I can do what I love to do and help others at th e same time、P12 4bMost people today are only worried about getting go od jobs lots of money、 In their free time, They thin k about what for fun or relaxation、 However, few p eople think about what they can do others、 There a re many people who are less lucky than us、 Volunteerin g our time to help these people is a good way our fr ee time、 For example, we can make plans sick children in the hospital or raise money for homeless people、 Some people even stop doing their jobs for a few mont hs to a year to another country, like Africa, and help people there、P14 2bI’ll Send You a Photo of LuckyDear Miss Li,I‟d like to thank you for sending money to Animal Helpe rs、I‟m sure you know that this group was set up to hel p disabled people like me、 You helped to make it possible for me to have Lucky、 Lucky makes a big difference to my life、 Let me tell you my story、What would it be like to be blind or deaf? Or imagine yo u can‟t walk ou use your hands easily、 Most people wo uld never think about this, but many people have these d ifficulties、 I can‟t use my arms or legs well, so normal t hings like answering the telephone, opening and closing doors, or carrying things are difficult for me、 Then one day last year, a friend of mine helped me out、 She talke d to Animal Helpers about getting me a special trained d og、 She also thought a dog might cheer me up、 I loveanimals and I was excited about the idea of having a dog 、After six months of training with a dog at Animal Helper s, I was able to bring him home、 My dog‟s name is Luc ky — a good name for him because I feel very lucky to h ave him、 You see, I‟m only able to have a “dog-helper”because of your kindness! Lucky is very clever and under stands many English words、 He can understand me whe n I give him orders、 For example, I say, “Lucky! Get my book,” and he does it at once、Lucky is a fantastic dog、I‟ll send you a photo of him ifyou like, and I could show you how he helps me、 Thank you again for changing my life、Best wishes, Ben SmithP16 Self-check 2Last week, everyone was trying up Jimmy, the Bike b oy、 He was unhappy because he of money old bikes、 He some signs asking for old bikes and all his friends on the phone them about the problem 、 He even notices at the supermarket、 Then he told the teachers at school about his problem and th ey a call-in center for parents、 The ideas that he with worked out fine、 He now has 16 bikes up and to children who don‟t have bikes、Unit 3 Could you please clean your room?P19 3aLast month, our dog welcomed me when I came home fr om school、 He wanted a walk, but I was too tired、I threw down my bag and went to the living room、 The minute I sat down in front of the TV, my mom came over 、“Could you please take the dog for a walk?” she asked、“Could I watch one show first?” I asked、“NO!” she repli ed angrily、“You watch TV all the time and never help o ut around the house! I can‟t work all day and do housew ork all evening、”“Well, I work all day at school, too! I‟m just as tired as you are!” I shouted back、My mom did not say anything and walked away、 For on e week, she did not do any housework and neither did I 、 Finally, I could not find a clean dish or a clean shirt、The next day, my mom came home from work to find th e house clean and tidy、“What happened?” she asked insurprise、“I‟m so sorry, Mom、 I finally understand that we need t o share the housework to have a clean and comfortable home,” I replied、 P22 2b Dear Sir,I don‟t understand why some parents make their kids he lp with housework and chores at home、 Kids these days already have enough stress from school、 They don‟t h ave time to study and do housework, too、 Housework i s a waste of their time、 Could we just let them do their j ob as students? They should spend their time on school work in order to get good grades and get into a good university、 Also, when they get older, they will have to do housework so there‟s no need for them to do it now、 It is the parents‟ job to provide a clean and comfortable e nvironment at home for their children、 And anyway, I t hink doing chores is not so difficult、 I don‟t mind doing them、Mr、 SmithDear Sir,I think it is important for children to learn how to do cho res and help their parents with housework、It‟s not eno ugh to just get good grades at school、 Children these days depend on their parents too much、They‟re always asking, “Coul d you get this for me?” or “Could you help me with that?” Doing chores helps to develop children‟s independence and teaches them how to look after thems elves、 It also helps them to understand the idea of fairn ess、 Since they live in one house with their parents, the y should know that everyone should do their part in kee ping it clean and tidy、 Our neighbor‟s son got into a go od college but during his first year, he had no idea how t o take care of himself、 As a result, he often fell ill and hi s grades dropped、 The earlier kids learn to be independent, the better it is for their future、 Ms、 MillerUnit 4 Why don’t you talk to your parents?P27 3aDear Mr、 Hunt,My problem is I can‟t get on with my family、 Relations between my parents have become difficult、and development of toilets、 It also encourages govern ments and social groups to think about ways to improve toilets in the future、Linlin:Last year I went to the Hangzhou National Tea Museum 、 It‟s a relaxing and peaceful place near a lake、 The tea art performances show how to make a perfect cup of tea、Watching them prepare the tea with the beautiful tea set s is just as enjoyable as drinking the tea itself、 I‟ve finally realized why my grandpa loves drinking tea an d collecting tea sets、P68 4bMost of us______(see)Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and other famous Disney characters in cartoons before、 But h ave you ever________(be)to Disneyland? Disneyland_______ (be)an amusement park with a special theme-Disney cha racters and movies、 There_________(be) many exciting ri des, lovely restaurants and fantastic gift shops there、 Y ou can also_________(see)the Disney characters walking ar ound the park、 And have you ever________(hear)of a Dis ney Cruise? This______ (be)a boat ride with a Disney them e、 You can_________(take)a ride on the boat for several d ays and eat and sleep on it、 On the boat, you can_______ _(shop)and have Disney parties before you_________(arrive) at the Disney island、P70 2bSingapore-A Place You Will Never Forget!Have you ever been to Singapore? For thousands of touri sts from China, this small island in Southeast Asia is a wo nderful and safe place to take a holiday、 On the one ha nd, more than three quarters of the population are Chine se, so you can simply speak Putonghua a lot of the time 、 On the other hand, Singapore is an English-speaking c ountry, so it‟s also a good place to practice your English!Have you ever tried Chinese food outside of China? May be you fear that you won‟t be able to find anything goo d to eat when you travel、 In Singapore, however, you‟ll find a lot of food from China; you won‟t have any proble m getting rice, noodles or dumplings、 Singapore is also an excellent place to try new food、 Whether you like In dian food, Western food or Japanese food, you‟ll find it all in Singapore!Most large cities have zoos, but have you ever been to a zoo at night? Singapore has a Night Safari、 It might see m strange to go to a zoo when it‟s dark、 However, if you go to see lions, tigers or foxes during the daytime, they ‟ll probably be asleep! A lot of animals only wake up at n ight ,so this is the best time to watch them、 At the Nigh t Safari, you can watch these animals in a more natural e nvironment than in a normal zoo、One great thing about Singapore is that the temperature is almost the same all year round、 This is because the i sland is so close to the equator、 so you can choose to g o whenever you like-spring, summer, autumn or winter 、 And, of course, it‟s not too far from China!Unit 10 I've had this bike for three years、P75 3aMy children are growing up fast、 My daughter is 16 an d my boy has just started junior high school、 As they ge t bigger our house seems to get smaller、 So we‟ve bee n clearing out a lot of things from our bedrooms for a ya rd sale、We‟ve decided to each sell five things we no longer use 、We‟ll give the money we raise to a children‟s home、 My son was quite sad at first、 He found a lot of toys th at he doesn‟t play with anymore but still wanted to keep 、 For example, he‟s owned a train and railway set sincehis fourth birthday, and he played with it almost every w eek until he was about seven、 And he didn‟t want to lo se the toy monkey he‟s had since birth、 I remember wh en he would never go to bed without it、 My daughter w as more understanding, although she also felt sad to par t with certain toys、 As for me, I didn‟t want to give up my football shirts, but, to be honest, I haven‟t played for a while now、I‟m getting older, too!P78 2aHometown FeelingsSome people still live in their hometown、 However, others may only see it once or twice a year、 Nowadays, mill ions of Chinese leave the countryside to search for work i n the cities、 Among these is Zhong Wei, a 46-year-old husband and father、 He has lived in Wenzhou for the la st 13 years、 With a hard job in a crayon factory, he does n‟t find much time to visit his hometown、“I used to ret urn home at least once a year, but I haven‟t been back f or almost three years now、It‟s a shame, but I just don‟t have the time,” he says、Many people like Zhong Wei regard with great interest h ow their hometowns have changed、 Perhaps large hospitals and new roads have appeared、 In many places, the government has also built new schools and sent teacher s from the cities to help、“I noticed that‟s true of my hometown,” adds Zhong Wei 、“Childre n have learned to read and count at my old pr imary school since the mid-20th century、 But now the buildings are really old、 I hear they‟re going to build a new school there、” Zhong Wei thinks such developmen ts are good, and he also knows that his hometown canno t always stay the same、According to Zhong Wei, however, some things will never change、“In my hometown, there was a big old tree o pposite the school、 It is still there and has become quit e a symbol of the place、 Most of the children in my tim e liked to play together under that big tree, especially du ring the summer holidays、 It was such a happy childhoo d、 Our hometown has left many soft and sweet memori es in our hearts、”P79 2cMany Chinese people these days leave their to work i n the 、 They usually to their hometowns one or t wo times a________、 Zhong Wei hasn‟t been back in close to three years、 He has been working in a factory i n Wenzhou for the past 13 years、People like him are in how their hometowns are cha nging、 New buildings are often built by the 、 Zho ng Wei thinks these changes are because things nee d to change in order to become better、 But he also thin ks some things change, and his hometown is still the place that holds all his childhood 、。

新版八年下课文原文Unit2StudentsWhoVolunteer第一篇：新版八年下课文原文 Unit 2 Students Who Volunteer Students Who Volunteer•Mario Green and Mary Brown from Riverside High School give up several hours each week to help others.•Mario loves animals and wants to be an animal doctor.He volunteers at an animal hospital every Saturday morning.Mario believes it can help them to get his future dream job.“It’s hard work," he says, “but I want to learn more about how to care for animals.I get such a strong feeling of satisfaction when I see animals get better and the look of joy on their owner’s faces.”•Mary is a book lover.She could read by herself at the age of st year, she decided to try out for a volunteer after-school reading program.She still works there once a week to help kids learn to read.“The kids are sitting in the library, but you can see in their eyes that they’re going on a different journey with each new book.Volunteering here is a dream come true for me.I cando what I love to do and help others at the same time.”第二篇：课文《一面》原文课文分两部分，先回忆“我”同鲁迅先生的一面之交，后讲述“一面”对我的影响和激励。

八年级英语下册课文UNIT 1 What's the matter?Bus Driver and Passengers Save an Old ManAt 9:00 a.m. yesterday, bus No. 26 was going along Zhonghu a Road when the driver saw an old man lying on the side of t he road. A woman was next to him, shouting for help.The bus driver, 24-year-old Wang Ping, stopped the bus without thinking twice. He g ot off and asked the woman what happened. She said that th e man had a heart problem and should go to the hospital. Mr. Wang knew he had to act quickly. He told the passengers t hat he must take the man to the hospital. He expected most o r all of the passengers to get off and wait for the next bus. But to his surprise, they all agreed to go with him. Some pass engers helped Mr. Wang to move the man ona the bus. Thanks to Mr. Wang and the passengers, the doctors saved t he man in time. "It's sad that many people don't want to hel p others because they don‟t want any trouble," says one pas senger. "But the driver didn't think about himself. He only t hought about saving a life."He Lost His Arm But Is Still ClimbingAron Ralston is an American man who is interested in moun tain climbing. As a mountain climber, Aron is used to taking risks. This is one of the exciting things about doing dangero us sports. There were many times when Aron almost lost his life because of accidents. On April 26, 2003, he found himself in a very dangerous situation when climbing in UtahOn that day, Aron's arm was caught under a 360-kilo rock that fell on him when he was climbing by himself in the mountains. Becausehe could not free his arm, he stayed there for five days and h oped that someone would find him. But when his water ran o ut, he knew that he would have to do something to save his o wn life. He was not ready to die that day. So he used his knif e to cut off half his right arm. Then, with his left arm, he ban daged himself so that he would not lose too much blood. Afte r that, he climbed down the mountain to find help.After losing his arm, he wrote a book called Between a Rock and a Hard Place. This means being in a difficult situation th at you cannot seem to get out of. In this book, Aron tells of t he importance of making good decisions, and of being in control of one's life. His lose for mountain climbing is so great t hat he kept on climbing mountains even after this experience.Do we have the same spirit as Aron? Let's think about it bef ore we find ourselves “between a rock and a hard place”, an d before we have to make a decision that could mean life or death.Unit 2 I'll help to clean up the city parksP11 3aStudents Who VolunteerMario Green and Mary Brown from Riverside High Schoo l give up several hours each week to help others.Mario loves animals and wants to be an animal doctor. He v olunteers at an animal hospital every Saturday morning. Ma rio believes it can help him to get his future dream job. “ It' s hard work , ” he says , “but I want to learn more about ho w to care for animals . I get such a strong feeling of satisfacti on when I see the animals get better and the look of joy on th eir owners' faces.”Mary is a book lover. She could read by herself at the age of four. Last year she decided to try out for a volunteer after- school reading program .she still works there once a week to help kids learn to read. The kids are sitting in the library, bu t you can see in their eyes that they‟re going on a different j ourney with each new book. Volunteering here is a dream co me true for me. I can do what I love to do and help others at the same time.P12 4bMost people today are only worried about getting good jobs lots of money. In their free time, They think about what for fun or relaxation. However, few people think a bout what they can do others. There are many people w ho are less lucky than us. Volunteering our time to help thes e people is a good way our free time. For example, we ca n make plans sick children in the hospital or raise mone y for homeless people. Some people even stop doing their job s for a few months to a year to another country, like Afr ica, and help people there.P14 2bI’ll Send You a Photo of LuckyDear Miss Li,I‟d like to thank you for sending money to Animal Helpers. I‟m sure you know that this group was set up to help disable d people like me. You helped to make it possible for me to ha ve Lucky. Lucky makes a big difference to my life. Let me te ll you my story.What would it be like to be blind or deaf? Or imagine you ca n‟t walk ou use your hands easily. Most people would never think about this, but many people have these difficulties. I ca n‟t use my arms or legs well, so normal things like answering the telephone, opening and closing doors, or carrying thing s are difficult for me. Then one day last year, a friend of min e helped me out. She talked to Animal Helpers about getting me a special trained dog. She also thought a dog might cheer me up. I love animals and I was excited about the idea of ha ving a dog.After six months of training with a dog at Animal Helpers, I was able to bring him home. My dog‟s name is Lucky —a good name for him because I feel very lucky to have him. You see, I‟m only able to have a “dog-helper” because of your kindness! Lucky is very clever and understands many English words. He can understand me whe n I give him orders. For example, I say, “Lucky! Get my boo k,” and he does it at once.Lucky is a fantastic dog. I‟ll send you a photo of him if you l ike, and I could show you how he helps me. Thank you again for changing my life.Best wishes, Ben SmithP16 Self-check 2Last week, everyone was trying up Jimmy, the Bike boy.He was unhappy because he of money old bikes. He some signs asking for old bikes and all his friends on the phone them about the problem. He even notices at the supermarket. Then he told the teachers at school a bout his problem and they a call-in center for parents. The ideas that he with worked ou t fine. He now has 16 bikes up and to children who do n‟t have bikes.Unit 3 Could you please clean your room?P19 3aLast month, our dog welcomed me when I came home from s chool. He wanted a walk, but I was too tired.I threw down my bag and went to the living room. The minu te I sat down in front of the TV, my mom came over. “Could you please take the dog for a walk?” she asked.“Could I watch one show first?” I asked. “NO!” she replied angrily. “You watch TV all the time and never help out arou nd the house! I can‟t work all day and do housework all eve ning.” “Well, I work all day at school, too! I‟m just as tired as you are!” I shouted back.My mom did not say anything and walked away. For one week, she did not do any housework and neither did I. Finally, I could not find a clean dish or a clean shirt.The next day, my mom came home from work to find the ho use clean and tidy. “What happened?” she asked in surprise.“I‟m so sorry, Mom. I finally understand that we need to sh are the housework to have a clean and comfortable home,” I replied. P22 2b Dear Sir,I don‟t understand why some parents make their kids help with housework and chores at home. Kids these days already have enough stress from school. They don‟t have time to study and do housework, too. Housework is a waste of their tim e. Could we just let them do their job as students? They shou ld spend their time on schoolwork in order to get good grade s and get into a good university. Also, when they get older, th ey will have to do housework so there‟s no need for them to do it now. It is the parents‟ job to provide a clean and comfo rtable environment at home for their children. And anyway, I think doing chores is not so difficult. I don‟t mind doing th em.Mr. SmithDear Sir,I think it is important for children to learn how to do chores and help their parents with housework. It‟s not enough to ju st get good grades at school. Children these days depend on t heir parents too much. They‟re always asking, “Could you g et this for me?” or “Could you help me with that?” Doing ch ores helps to develop children‟s independence and teaches t hem how to look after themselves. It also helps them to unde rstand the idea of fairness. Since they live in one house with t heir parents, they should know that everyone should do their part in keeping it clean and tidy. Our neighbor‟s son got into a good college but during his first year, he had no idea how to take care of himself. As a result, he often fell ill and his gr ades dropped. The earlier kids learn to be independent, the better it is for their future. Ms. MillerUnit 4 Why don’t you talk to your parents?P27 3aDear Mr. Hunt,My problem is I can‟t get on with my family. Relations betw een my parents have become difficult.and development of toi lets. It also encourages governments and social groups to think about ways to improve toilets in the future.Linlin：Last year I went to the Hangzhou National Tea Muse um. It‟s a relaxing and peaceful place near a lake. The tea a rt performances show how to make a perfect cup of tea. Wat ching them prepare the tea with the beautiful tea sets is just as enjoyable as drinking the tea itself. I‟ve finally realized w hy my grandpa loves drinking tea and collecting tea sets.P68 4bMost of us (see)Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and other famous Disney characters in cartoons before. But have you ever (be)to Disneyland? Disneyland (be)an amusement park with a special theme-Disney characters and movies. There (be) many ex citing rides, lovely restaurants and fantastic gift shops there. You can also (see)the Disney characters walking a round the park. And have you ever (hear)of a Disne y Cruise? This (be)a boat ride with a Disney theme. Y ou can (take)a ride on the boat for several days an d eat and sleep on it. On the boat, you can (shop)an d have Disney parties before you (arrive) at the Disney island.P70 2bSingapore-A Place You Will Never Forget!Have you ever been to Singapore? For thousands of tourists from China, this small island in Southeast Asia is a wonderf ul and safe place to take a holiday. On the one hand, more th an three quarters of the population are Chinese, so you can s imply speak Putonghua a lot of the time. On the other hand, Singapore is an English-speaking country, so it‟s also a good place to practice your E nglish!Have you ever tried Chinese food outside of China? Maybe y ou fear that you won‟t be able to find anything good to eat w hen you travel. In Singapore, however, you‟ll find a lot of fo od from China; you won‟t have any problem getting rice, no odles or dumplings. Singapore is also an excellent place to tr y new food. Whether you like Indian food, Western food or J apanese food, you‟ll find it all in Singapore!Most large cities have zoos, but have you ever been to a zoo a t night? Singapore has a Night Safari. It might seem strangeto go to a zoo when it‟s dark. However, if you go to see lions, tigers or foxes during the daytime, they‟ll probably be aslee p! A lot of animals only wake up at night ,so this is the best ti me to watch them. At the Night Safari, you can watch these animals in a more natural environment than in a normal zoo.One great thing about Singapore is that the temperature is a lmost the same all year round. This is because the island is s o close to the equator. so you can choose to go whenever you like-spring, summer, autumn or winter. And, of course, it‟s not t oo far from China!Unit 10 I've had this bike for three years.P75 3aMy children are growing up fast. My daughter is 16 and my boy has just started junior high school. As they get bigger ou r house seems to get smaller. So we‟ve been clearing out a lo t of things from our bedrooms for a yard sale.We‟ve decided to each sell five things we no longer use. We‟ll give the money we raise to a children‟s home. My son wasquite sad at first. He found a lot of toys that he doesn‟t play with anymore but still wanted to keep. For example, he‟s ow ned a train and railway set since his fourth birthday, and he played with it almost every week until he was about seven. A nd he didn‟t want to lose the toy monkey he‟s had since birt h. I remember when he would never go to bed without it. My daughter was more understanding, although she also felt sa d to part with certain toys. As for me, I didn‟t want to give u p my football shirts, but, to be honest, I haven‟t played for a wh ile now. I‟m getting older, too!P78 2aHometown FeelingsSome people still live in their hometown. However, others m ay only see it once or twice a year. Nowadays, millions of Chi nese leave the countryside to search for work in the cities. A mong these is Zhong Wei, a 46-year-old husband and father. He has lived in Wenzhou for the last13 years. With a hard job in a crayon factory, he doesn‟t find much time to visit his hometown. “I used to return home a t least once a year, but I haven‟t been back for almost three years now. It‟s a shame, but I just don‟t have the time,” he says.Many people like Zhong Wei regard with great interest how their hometowns have changed. Perhaps large hospitals and new roads have appeared. In many places, the government h as also built new schools and sent teachers from the cities to help.“I noticed that‟s true of my hometown,” adds Zhong Wei. “Children have learned to read and count at my old primary school since the mid-20th century. But now the buildings are really old. I hear the y‟re going to build a new school there.” Zhong Wei thinks such developments are good, and he also knows that his home town cannot always stay the same.According to Zhong Wei, however, some things will never ch ange. “In my hometown, there was a big old tree opposite th e school. It is still there and has become quite a symbol of the place. Most of the children in my time liked to play together under that big tree, especially during the summer holidays. It was such a happy childhood. Our hometown has left many soft and sweet memories in our hearts.”P79 2cMany Chinese people these days leave their to work in th e . They usually to their hometowns one or two times a. Zhong Wei hasn‟t been back in close to three yea rs. He has been working in a factory in Wenzhou for the past 13 years.People like him are in how their hometowns are changin g. New buildings are often built by the . Zhong Wei thin ks these changes are because things need to change in or der to become better. But he also thinks some things cha nge, and his hometown is still the place that holds all his chil dhood .。

UNIT 1 What's the matter?2d 莉萨，你好吗？我头痛，并且脖子不能动。

我该怎么办？我应该量体温吗？不，听起来不像是你发烧。

周末你做什么了？我整个周末都在玩电脑游戏。

那很可能就是原因。

你需要离开电脑休息几次。

是的，我想我是一个姿势坐得太久没有移动。

我认为你应该躺下休息。

如果明天你的头和脖子还痛的话，就去看医生。

好的。

谢谢，曼迪。

2d Role-play the conversation.Mandy: Lisa, are you OK?Lisa: I have a headache and I can't move my neck. What should I do?Should I take my temperature?Mandy: No, it doesn't sound like you have a fever. What did you do on the weekend?Lisa: I played computer games all weekend.Mandy: That's probably why. You need to take breaks away from the computer.Lisa: Yeah, I think I sat in the same way for too long without moving. Mandy: I think you should lie down and rest. If your head and neck still hurt tomorrow, then go to a doctor.Lisa: OK. Thanks, Mandy.3a 昨天上午九点，26 路公交车正行驶在中华路上，这时司机看到一位老人躺在路边。

在他旁边的一位妇女在喊救命。

公交车司机，24 岁的王平，没有多想就停下了公交车。

Unit 1 What’s the matter?1.Bus Driver and Passengers Save an Old ManAt 9:00 a.m. yesterday, bus NO.26 was going along Zhonghua Road when the driver saw an old man lying on the side of the road. A woman next to him was shouting for help.The bus driver, 24-year-old Wang Ping, stopped the bus without thinking twice. He got off and asked the woman what happened. She said that the man had a heart problem and should go to the hospital. Mr. Wang knew he had to act quickly. He told the passengers that he must take the man to the hospital. He expected most or all of the passengers to get off and wait for the next bus. But to his surprise, they all agreed to go with him. Some passengers helped Mr. Wang to move the man into the bus. Thanks to Mr. Wang and the passengers, the doctors saved the man in time. “It’s sad that many people don’t want to help others because they don’t want any trouble, ”says one passenger. “But the driver didn’t think about himself. He only thought about saving a life.”2.He Lost His Arm But Is Still ClimbingAron Ralston is an American man who is interested in mountain climbing. As a mountain climber, Aron is used to taking risks. This is one of the exciting things about doing dangerous sports. There were many times when Aron almost lost his life because of accidents. On April 26, 2003, he found himself in a very dangerous situation when climbing in Utah.On that day, Aron’s arm was caught under a 360-kilo rock that fell on him when he was climbing by himself in the mountains. Because he could not free his arm, he stayed there for five days and hoped that someone would find him. But when his water ran out, he knew that he would have to do something to save his own life. He was not ready to die that day. So he used his knife to cut off half his right arm. Then, with his left arm, he bandaged himself so that he would not lose too much blood. After that, he climbed down the mountain to find help.After losing his arm, he wrote a book called Between a Rock and a Hard Place. This means being in a difficult situation that you cannot seem to get out of. In this book, Aron tells of the importance of making good decisions, and of being in control of one’s life. His love for mountain climbing is so great that he kept on climbing mountains even after this experience.Do we have the same spirit as Aron? Let’s think about it before we find ourselves “between a rock and a hard place”, and before we have to make a decision that could mean life or death.Unit 2 I’ll help to clean up the city parks.1.Students Who V olunteerMario Green and Mary Brown form Riverside High School give up several hours each week to help others.Mario loves animals and wants to be an animal doctor. He volunteers at an animal hospital every Saturday morning. Mario believes it can help him to get his future dream job. “It’s hard work,” he says, “but I want to learn more about how to care for animals. I get such a strong feeling of satisfaction when I see the animals get better and the look of joy on their owners’ faces.”Mary is a book lover. She could read by herself at the age of four. Last year, she decided to try out for a volunteer after-school reading program. She still works there once a week to help kids learn to read. “The kids are sitting in the library, but you can see in their eyes that they’re going on a different journey with each new book. V olunteering here is a dream come true for me. I can do what I love to do and help others at the same time.”2.Most people today are only worried about getting good jobs to make lots of money. In their free time, they think about what to do for fun. However, few people think about what they can do to help others. There are many people who are less lucky than us.V olunteering our time to help these people is a good way to spend our free time. For example, we can make plans to visit sick children in the hospital or raise money for homeless people. Some people even stop doing their jobs for a few months to a year to move to another place, like one of the countries in Africa, and help people there.3.Dear Miss Li,I’d like to thank you for giving money to Animal Helpers. I’m sure you know that this group was set up to help disabled people like me. You helped to make it possible for me to have Lucky. Lucky makes a big difference to my life. Let me tell you my story. What would it be like to be blind or deaf? Or imagine you can’t walk or use your hands easily. Most people would never think about this, but many people have these difficulties. I can’t use my arms or legs well, so normal things like answering the telephone, opening and closing doors, or carrying things are difficult for me. Then one day last year, a friend of mine helped me out. She talked to Animal Helpers about getting me a special trained dog. She also thought a dog might cheer me up. I love animals and I was excited about the idea of having a dog.After six months of training with a dog at Animal Helpers, I was able to bring him home. My dog’s name is Lucky---a good name for him because of your kindness! Lucky is very clever and understands many English words, he can understand me when I give him orders. For example, I say, “Lucky! Get my book,” and he does it at once.Lucky is a fantastic dog. I’ll send you a photo of him if you like, and I would show you how he helps me. Thank you again for changing my life.Best wishes,Ben SmithUnit 3 Could you please clean your room?1.Last month, our dog welcomed me when I came home from school. He wanted a walk, but I was too tired. I threw down my bag and went to the living room. The minute I sat down in front of the TV, my mom came over.“Could you please take the dog for a walk?” she asked.“Could I watch one show first?” I asked.“No!” she replied angrily. “You watch TV all the time and never help out around the house! I can’t work all day and do housework all evening.”“Well, I work all day at school, too! I’m just as tired as you are!” I shouted back.My mom did not say anything and walked away. For one week, she did not do any housework and neither did I. Finally, I could not find a clean dish or a clean shirt.The next day, my mom came home from work to find the house clean and tidy. “What happened?” she asked in surprise.“I’m so sorry, Mom. I finally understand that we need to share the housework to have a clean and comfortable home.” I replied.2.Dear Sir,I do not understand why some parents make their kids help with housework and chores at home. Kids these days already have enough stress from school. They do not have time to study and do housework, too. Housework is a waste of their time. Could we just let them do their job as students? They should spend their time on schoolwork in order to get good grades and get into a good university. Also, whey they get order, they have to do housework so there is no need for them to do it now. It is the parents’job to provide a clean and comfortable environment at home for their children. And anyway, I think doing chores is not so difficult. I do not mind doing them.Ms. Miller3.Dear Sir,I think it is important for children to learn how to do chores and help their parentswith housework. It is not enough to just get good grades at school. Children these days depend on their parents too much. They are always asking, “Could you get this for me?” or “Could you help me with that?” Doing chores helps to develop children’ s independence and teaches them how to look after themselves. It also helps them to understand the idea of fairness. Since they live in one house with their parents, they should know that everyone should do their part in keeping it clean and tidy. Out neighbors’ son got into a good college but during his first year, he had no ides how to take care of himself. As a result, he often fell ill and his grades dropped. The earlier kids learn to be independent, the better it is for their future.Mr. SmithUnit 4 Why don’t you talk to your parents?1.Dear Mr. Hunt,My problem is that I can’t get on with my family. Relations between my parents have become difficult. They fight a lot, and I really don’t like it. It’s the only communication they have. I don’t know if I should say anything to them about this. When they argue, it’s like a big, black cloud hanging over our home. Also, my elder brother is not very nice to me. He always refuses me to watch my favorite TV show. Instead he watches whatever he wants until late at night. I don’t think this is fair. At home I always feel lonely and nervous. Is that normal? What can I do?Sad and Thirteen2.Dear Sad and Thirteen,It’s not easy being your age, and it’s normal to have these feelings. Why don’t you talk about these feelings with your family? If your parents are having problems, you should offer to help. Maybe you could do more jobs around the house so they have more time for proper communication. Secondly, why don’t you sit down and communicate with your brother? You should explain that you don’t mind himwatching TV all the time. However, he should let you watch your favorite show. I hope things will be better for you soon.Robert Hunt3.Maybe You Should Learn to Relax!These days, Chinese children are sometimes busier on weekends than weekdays because they have to take so many after-school classes. Many of them are learning exam skills so that they can get into a good high school and later a good university. Others are practicing sports so that they can compete and win. However, this doesn’t only happen in China.The Taylors are a typical American family. Life for Cathy Taylor’s three children is very busy. “On most days after school,” Cathy says, “I take one of my two boys to basketball practice and my daughter to football training. Then I have to take my other son to piano lessons. Maybe I could cut out a few of their activities, but I believe these activities are important for my children’s future. I really want them to be successful.” However, the tired children don’t get home until 7:00 p.m. They have a quick dinner, and then it’s time for homework.Linda Miller, a mother of three, knows all about such stress. “In some families, competition starts very young and continues until kids get older,” she says. “Mothers send their small kids to all kinds of classes. And they are always comparing them with other children. It’s crazy. I don’t think that’s fair. Why don’t they just let their kids be kids? People shouldn’t push their kids so hard.”Doctors say too much pressure is not good for a child’s development. Dr. Alice Green says all these activities can cause a lot of stress for children. “Kids should have time to relax and think for themselves, too. Although it’s normal to want successful children, it’s even more important to have happy children.”Unit 5 What were you doing when the rainstorm came?1.The Storm Brought People Closer TogetherBen could hear strong winds outside his home in Alabama. Black clouds were making the sky very dark. With no light outside, it felt like midnight. The news on TV reported that a heavy rainstorm was in the area.Everyone in the neighborhood was busy. Ben’s dad was putting pieces of wood over the windows while his mom was making sure the flashlight and radio were working. She also put some candles and matches on the table.Ben was helping his mom make dinner when the rains began to beat heavily against the windows. After dinner, they tried to play a card game, but it was hard to have fun with a serious storm happening outside.Ben could not sleep at first. He finally fell asleep was the wind was dying down at around 3:00 a.m. When he woke up, the sun was rising. He went outside with his family and found the neighborhood in a mess. Fallen trees, broken windows and rubbish were everywhere. They joined the neighbors to help clean up the neighborhood together. Although the storm broke many things apart, it brought families and neighbors closer together.2.Do You Remember What You Were Doing?People often remember what they were doing when they heard the news of important events in history. In America, for example, many people remember what they were doing on April 4, 1968. This was an important event in American history. On this day, Dr. Martin Luther King was killed. Although some people may not remember who killed him, they remember what they were doing when they heard the news.Robert Allen is now over 50, but he was a school pupil at that time. “I was at home with my parents,” Robert remembers. “We were eating dinner in the kitchen when we heard the news on the radio. The news reporter said, ‘Dr. King died just 10 minutes ago.’ My parents were completely shocked! My parents did not talk after that, and we finished the rest of our dinner in silence.”More recently, most Americans remember what they were doing when the WorldTrade Center in New York was taken down by terrorists. Even the date---September 11, 2001---has meaning to most Americans.This was a day Kate Smith will never forget. She remembers working in her office near the two towers. “My friend shouted that a plane just hit the World Trade Center! I didn’t believe him at first, but then I looked out the window and realized that it was true. I was so scared that I could hardly think clearly after that.”Unit 6 An old man tried to move the mountains.1.In November 1979, pupils in England were able to watch a new TV program called Monkey. Most of them were hearing this story for the first time. However, this story is not new to Chinese children. The Monkey King or Sun Wukong is the main character in the traditional Chinese book Journey to the West.The Monkey King is not just any normal monkey. In fact, he sometimes does not even look like a monkey! This is because he can make 72 changes to his shape and size, turning himself into different animals and objects. But unless he can hide his tail, he cannot turn himself into a person. To fight bad people, the Monkey King uses a magic stick. Sometimes he can make the stick so small that he can keep it in his ear. At other times, he is able to make it big and long.The Monkey King has excited the children of China for many years. And as soon as the TV program came out more than 30 years ago, Western children became interested in reading this story because the clever Monkey King keeps fighting to help the weak and never gives up.2.Gretel heard that their parents planned to kill her and her brother. But Hansel had a plan to save himself and his sister. He went to get some white stones before he went to bed that night. The next day, the wife sent the children to the forest. Hansel dropped the stones as they walked. Later that night, they could see the stones because of the shining moonlight. The stones showed them the way home. Hansel wanted to get more stones, but his stepmother did not let him to go out. The next morning, the wifesent the children to the forest again. Hansel had no stones, so he dropped pieces of bread. But the bird ate them, so Hansel and Gretel were lost in the forest. They walked until they saw a house made of food. Hansel wanted to eat the house, bur then they heard the voice of an old woman coming from the house.3.Once upon a time, there was an emperor. He loved buying and looking at clothes. One day, two brothers came to the city. They told the emperor that they could make beautiful clothes for him, bur he must give them silk and gold. The brothers were bad people. They kept all the silk and gold for themselves. They told the emperor the clothes they made were special because only clever people could see them. When the emperor put on the clothes, all he could see was his underwear. But he didn’t want people to think he was stupid, so he said the clothes were beautiful. Then he walked around the city in his new clothes until one boy shouted, “The emperor isn’t wearing any clothes!”Unit 7 What’s the highest mountain in the world?1.Qomolangma---the Most Dangerous Mountain in the World?One of the world’s most dangerous sports is mountain climbing, and one of the most popular places for this is the Himalayas. The Himalayas run along the southwestern part of China. Of all the mountains, Qomalangma rises the highest and is the most famous. It is 8,844.43 meters high and so is very dangerous to climb. Thick clouds cover the top and snow can fall very hard. Even more serious difficulties include freezing weather conditions and heavy storms. It is also very hard to take in air as you get near the top.The first people to reach the top were Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary on May 29, 1953. The first Chinese team did so in 1960, while the first woman to succeed was Junko Tabei from Japan in 1975.Why do so many climbers risk their lives? One of the main reasons is because people want to challenge themselves in the face of difficulties. The spirit of these climbersshows us that we should never give up trying to achieve our dreams. It also shows that humans can sometimes be stronger than the forces of nature.2.It is 8:30 a.m. at the Chengdu Research Base. Lin Wei and the other panda keepers are preparing the milk for the baby pandas’ breakfast. At 9:00 a.m., they find that most of the babies are already awake and hungry. When the babies see the keepers, they run over with excitement and some of them even walk into their friends and fall over! “They’re so cute and lovely. I take care of them like they’re my own babies. I wash, feed and play with them every day. They’re very special to me.”Pandas do not have many babies, maybe only one every two years. The babies often die from illness and do not live very long. Adult pandas spend more than 12 hours a day eating about 10 kilos of bamboo. Many years ago, there were a lot more bamboo forests and pandas in China, but then humans started to cut down the forests. Scientists say there are now fewer than 2,000 pandas living in the remaining forests. Another 200 or so live in zoos or research centers in China and other countries.An education program in Chengdu teaches children in cities about pandas and other endangered animals. They send people to schools to tell children about the importance of saving these animals. The children sing songs or make artwork about pandas and other wild animals. Teaching children is one way to help save pandas. The Chinese government is also planting more bamboo trees so there will be more forests for pandas to live in. We all hope that in the future there will be a lot more pandas than now.Unit 8 Have you read Treasure Island yet?1.When I first arrived on this island, I had nothing. But I’ve found the ship and made a small boat. I’ve brought back many thing I can use---food and drink, tools, knives and guns. Although I have lost everything, I have not lost my life. So I will not give up and I will wait for another ship. I have already cut down trees and built a house. I go out with my gun almost every day to kill animals and birds for food. I’m evenlearning to grow fruit and vegetables.A few weeks ago, I found the marks of another man’s feet on the sand. Who else is on my island? How long have they been here? Not long after that, I saw some cannibals trying to kill two men from a broken ship. One of them died but the other ran towards my house. I helped him kill the cannibals. This man now lives with me and helps me.I named him Friday because that was the day I met him. He is smart and I have already taught him some English.2.A Country Music Song Changed Her Life ForeverWhen Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything with her family. But five years ago, while she was studying abroad in England, she heard a song full of feelings abut returning home on the radio. It made Sarah think about her family and friends back in the US. She came to realize how much she actually missed all of them. Ever since them, she has been a fan of American country music.Country is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America. Nashville, Tennessee is the home of country music. Many songs these days are just about modern life in the US, such as the importance of money and success but not about belonging to a group. However, country music brings us back to the “good old days”when people were kind to each other and laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside.Sarah hasn’t been to Nashville yet, but it is her dream to go there one day. She has already read a lot about the place and done some research on it. She knows that there is a Country Music Hall of Fame Museum in Nashville. There are also always a lot of great country music concerts with famous musicians ans singers, kike Garth Brooks. Sarah has already listened to most of his songs. “Garth is one of the most successful musicians in American history. He’s sold more than 120 million records. I hope to see him sing live one day!”Unit 9 Have you ever been to a museum?1.Ken: The most interesting museum I’ve ever been to is the American Computer Museum. They have information about different computers and who invented them. The old computers were much bigger. It’s unbelievable that technology has progressed in such a rapid way! I’ve also learned that there was a special computer. It could play chess even better than humans. I wonder how much more computers will be able to do in the future.Amy: I’ve recently been to a very unusual museum in India, the International Museum of Toilets. I just couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw so many different kinds of toilets there. The museum teaches people about the history and development of toilets. It also encourages governments and social groups to think about ways to improve toilets in the future.Linlin: Last year I went to the Hangzhou National Tea Museum. It’s a relaxing and peaceful place near a lake. The tea art performances show how to make a perfect cup of tea with beautiful tea sets. Watching the tea preparation is just as enjoyable as drinking the tea itself. I’ve finally realized why my grandpa loves drinking tea and collecting tea sets.2.Singapore---A Place You Will Never Forget!Have you ever been to Singapore? For thousands of tourists from China, this small island in Southeast Asia is a wonderful and safe place to take a holiday. On the one hand m more than three quarters of the population are Chinese, so you can simply speak Putonghua a lot of the time. On the other hand, Singapore is an English-speaking country, so it’s also a good place to practice your English!Have you ever tried Chinese food outside of China? Maybe you fear that you won’t be able to find anything good to eat when you travel. In Singapore, however, you’ll find a lot of food from China; you won’t have any problem getting rice, noodles or dumplings. Singapore is also an excellent place to try new food. Whether you like Indian food, Western food or Japanese food, you’ll find it all in Singapore!Most large cities have zoos, but have you ever been to a zoo at night? Singapore has a Night Safari. It might seem strange to go to a zoo when it’s dark. However, if you goto see lions, tigers or foxes during the daytime, they’ll probably be asleep! A lot of animals only wake up at night, so this is the best time to watch them. At the Night Safari, you can watch these animals in a more natural environment than in a normal zoo.One great thing about Singapore is that the temperature is almost the same all year round. This is because the island is so close to the equator. So you can choose to go whenever you like -spring , summer, autumn or winter. And, of course, it’s not too gar from China!Unit 10 I’ve had this bike for three years.1.My children are growing up fast. My daughter is 16 and my boy is already in junior high school. As they ger bigger our house seems to ger smaller. So we want to see some of our thing s in a yard sale and geve the money to a children’s home.We have already cleared out a lot of things from our bedrooms. We have decided to each sell five things that we no longer use. My son was quite sad at first. Although he has not played with his odd toys for a long time, he still wanted to keep them. For example, he has owned a train and railway set since his fourth birthday, and he played with it almost every week until he was about seven. And he did not want to lose his toy monkey, either. He slept next to the monkey every night when he was a child. My daughter was more understanding, although she also felt sad to part with certain toys. As for me , I did not want to give up my football shirts, but, to be honest, I have not played for a while now. I am getting older, too!2.Hometown FeelingsSome people still live in their hometown. However, others may only see it once or twice a year. Nowadays, millions of Chinese leave the countryside to search for work in the cities. Among these is Zhong Wei, a 46-year-old husband and father. He has lived in Wenzhou for the last 13 years. With a hard job in a crayon factory, he doesn’t find much time to visit his hometown. “I used to return home at least once a year, but I haven’t been back for almost three years now. It’s a shame, but I just don’t have thetime,” he says.Many people like Zhong Wei regard with great interest how their hometowns have changed. Perhaps large hospitals and new roads have appeared. In many places, the government has also built new schools and sent teachers from the cities to help.“I noticed that’s true of my hometown,” adds Zhong Wei. “Children have learned to read and count at my old primary school since the mid-20th century. But now the buildings are really old. I hear they’re going to build a new school there.” Zhong Wei thinks such developments are good, and he also knows that his hometown cannot always stay the same.According to Zhong Wei, however, some things will never change. “In my hometown, there was a big old tree opposite the school. It is still there and has become quite a symbol of the place. Most of the children in my time liked to play together under that big tree, especially during the summer holiday. It was such a happy childhood. Our hometown has left many soft and sweet memories in our hearts.”。