最新中学教材全解八年级英语(下)

Module 1 Hobbies内容详解1. Which hobby do you think takes up the least spacc?你认为哪种爱好占用最少的空间？（1）do you think在此用作插入语，意为“你认为，你觉得”。

When do you think they will arrive here?你觉得他们会在什么时候到达这里？How many books do you think there are in the box? 你认为箱子里有多少本书？注意do you think后的句子要用陈述语序。

（2）take up 占据take up既可指时间上的“占据”，也可指空间上的“占据”。

The job takes up all my time. 这项工作占用了我所有的时间。

The table takes up too much room.这张桌子太占空间。

注意take up是一个由动词加副词构成的短语动词，当它的宾语是代词时，必须放在两者之间。

[联想]take off 起飞；脱下take out 拿出take away 拿走take back 归还take down 取下take photos 拍照take part in 参加2. Sorry it's a bit untidy. 抱歉，这儿有点乱。

a bit意为“有点儿；稍微”，该短语在句中作程度状语，用来修饰形容词、副词、动词或介词短语。

a bit还可修饰比较级。

I was a bit ill. 我有点不舒服。

He is a bit older than I. 他比我大一点。

辨析：a hit与a little相同之处：（1）两者都可以用作名词词组，意为“一点；少许”，在句中作主语或宾语；（2）两者都可以用作副词词组，用来修饰形容词、副词（原级或比较级）或动词。

不同之处：（1）作定语时，a little直接修饰不可数名词，而a bit后面需要加of；（2）如果两者的前面加上not, 则其意义完全不同。

一. 翻译下列单词和词组。

搭乘_________ 地铁_________ 走，步行_________ 火车_________ 分钟_________花费_________ 乘坐公共汽车_________ 远的，遥远的_________ 公里_________英里_________ 乘坐小船_________ 坐地铁___________ 骑自行车去学校_________________在医院里_____________ 火车站_____________在北美地区___________________ 与……不同______________ 视……而定，依靠___________________离开去某地_________________ 想到，认为 ______________________ 少数_________________不是所有的___________________ 一百零五___________________ 到达学校___________________步行______________ 多远______________ 不得不 ______________ 从……到……___________二、单项选择。

1. How are they going to the countryside tomorrow, ______ bike or ____ foot?A. by, byB. on, onC. by, onD. on, by2.____________ does it take her to get to school?----It takes her around ________ minutesA. How far,twenty—fiveB.How long , twenty—fiveC.How far, twenty fiveD. How long,twenty five3.How ______ is it _______ your school to the Children’s Palace?A. long, toB. for, toC. long, fromD. far, from4. ―How do you ________there? ―I take the train.A. reachB. get toC. arriveD. arrive in5.The new amusement park is about five kilometers ____.A. farB. far awayC. away fromD. away6. Some students like singing. Like dancing.A. OtherB. OthersC. AnotherD. The other7. does it take you to finish the book?A. How long; to readB. How soon; to readC. How often; readingD. How long; reading8. “ ?” “It is wonderful.”A. What do you like the bookB. How do you think of the bookC. What do you think of the bookD. What is the book like9. “How are you feeling now?” “I’m feeling even ”.A. wellB. goodC. illD. worse10. It’s time for supper now. Let’s it.A. stop havingB. stop to haveC. to stop to haveD. stopping to have11. -He___ be in the classroom, I think.-No, he ___ be in the classroom. I saw him go home a minute ago.A. can; may notB. must; may notC. may; can'tD. may; mustn't12. _______ of the teachers in our school is 118, _________ of them are women teachers.A. The number, a numberB. The number,the numberC. A number, a numberD.A ,number, the number13.——Most of food _________ is delicious in the restaurant.——But I think most of things _______ much too dear in it.A.is,isB.is ,areC.are,isD.are,are14.——will Mr Smith Shanghai?——In a week. He will have a meeting in Shanghai.A. How soon; leaveB. Howe soon; leave forC. How long; leaveD. How long; leave for15. Which sentence is right?A. We can't get to moon by plane.B.We can't get to the moon by a plane.C.We can't get moon by air.D.We can't get to the moon by plane.16. Mr Wang is leaving ________ Guangzhou next week.A. toB. withC. inD. for17. -________ is it from your home to school? -Three miles.A. How farB. How muchC. How soonD. How long18. It will take the men half a year ________ the work.A. finishB. finishingC. to finishD. finishes19. I often go to work ________. A. ride my bike B. by bike C. by a bike D. on bike20. Good health depends ________ good food. A. on B. for C. at D. from21 -What do you＿________Beijing? -It’s very beautiful.A. think ofB. thinkC. interesting inD. think about22. It _____ me about two hours to get here by train yesterday.A. spentB. tookC. paidD. cost23. My friend Jack usually goes to school _____.A. by busesB. by busC. by the busD. by a bus24. _____ is it from your home to your school?A. How longB. How oftenC. How soonD. How far25. The police station is about 200 meters _____ here.A. awayB. far fromC. farD. away from26. John went to visit his uncle _____ last weekend.A. by a taxiB. by footC. on bikeD. in a car27. It takes about half an hour _____ to our school from my home on foot.A. getB. gotC. gettingD. to get28. He spent about an hour _____ doing the work yesterday.A. finishB. finishedC. finishingD. to finish29. _____ did it take you to finish the work last night?A. How oftenB. How longC. How soonD. How far30. My home isn’t far from my school. It’s only _____ walk.A. five minuteB. five minutesC. five minute’sD. five minutes’31. Look! They are waiting _____ the bus stop.A. forB. withC. atD. on32. She usually _____ a taxi to school with her sister.A. byB. inC. onD. takes33. My home is about three kilometers _____ school. It’s not far _____ here.A. from; fromB. to; toC. from; toD. to; from34. _____ do you _____ my new car?A. What; likeB. How; likeC. What; thinkD. How; think of35. Good health depends _____ good food and exercise.A. withB. onC. forD. to36. Today’s pin-pong match will be ____7:40pm _____ 9:30pm on Channel 5.A. at; toB. from; toC. between; toD. at; until37. I usually _____ to the bus stop and then go to school by bus.A. by bikeB. on my bikeC. take bikesD. ride my bike38. “_____ do you live from school?” “About 20 minutes by bike.”A. How longB. How soonC. How farD. How40.It was two o’clock when I _______ London.A.arrivedB.gotC.reachedD.arrive in三、用所给单词的正确形式填空。

Module 1 Unit 11Listen and number the pictures.1Lingling: Guess what it is!Betty: It tastes sweet. Is it a cookie?2Daming: Ugh! This milk smells sour.Tony: Don’t drink it.3Betty: This bed feels a bit soft.Lingling: Try a harder bed.4Lingling: Tom looks very strong!Daming: Yes. He does a lot of exercise.2Listen again and complete the sentences.1Lingling: Guess what it is!Betty: It tastes sweet. Is it a cookie?2Daming: Ugh! This milk smells sour.Tony: Don’t drink it.3Betty: This bed feels a bit soft.Lingling: Try a harder bed.4Lingling: Tom looks very strong!Daming: Yes. He does a lot of exercise.3Listen and read.Tony: Mm...What a delicious smell! Your pizza looks so nice.Betty: Thanks! Would you like to try some?Tony: Yes, please. It looks lovely, it smells delicious, and mm, it tastes good.Daming: What’s that on top?Betty: Oh, that’s cheese. Do you want to try a piece? Daming: Ugh! No, thanks. I’m afraid I don’t like che- ese. It doesn’t smell fresh. It sm ells too str-ong and it tastes a bit sour.Betty: Well, my chocolate cookies are done now. 1听录音，把图画标上序号。

Module 1Unit 11Listen and number the pictures.1Lingling: Guess what it is!Betty: It tastes sweet. Is it a cookie?2Daming: Ugh! This milk smells sour.Tony: Don’t drink it.3Betty: This bed feels a bit soft.Lingling: Try a harder bed.4Lingling: Tom looks very strong!Daming: Yes. He does a lot of exercise.2Listen again and complete the sentences.1Lingling: Guess what it is!Betty: It tastes sweet. Is it a cookie?2Daming: Ugh! This milk smells sour.Tony: Don’t drink it.3Betty: This bed feels a bit soft.Lingling: Try a harder bed.4Lingling: Tom looks very strong!Daming: Yes. He does a lot of exercise.3Listen and read.Tony: Mm...What a delicious smell! Your pizza looks so nice.Betty: Thanks! Would you like to try some?Tony: Yes, please. It looks lovely, it smells delicious, and mm, it tastes good.Daming: What’s that on top?Betty: Oh, that’s cheese. Do you want to try a piece?Daming: Ugh! No, thanks. I’m afraid I don’t like cheese. It doesn’t smell fresh. It smells too strong and it tastes a bit sour.Betty: Well, my chocolate cookies are done now.Have a try!Daming: Thanks! They taste really sweet and they feel soft in the middle.Tony: Are you cooking lots of different things? You look very busy!Betty: Y es, I am! There’s some pizza and some cookies, and now I’m making an apple pie and a cake. Daming: Apple pie sounds nice. I have a sweet tooth, you know. Shall I get the sugar?Betty: Y es, please. Oh, are you sure that’s sugar? Taste it first. It might be salt！Daming: No, it’s OK. It tastes sweet. It’s sugar.Tony: What’s this? It tastes sweet too.Betty: That’s strawberry jam, for the cake.Daming: Good, everything tastes so sweet! It’s my lucky day!Unit 39Listen and complete the notes. What is the speaker complaining about?James: Let’s go home.I don’t like this party.Helen: Why? I’m having a great time. The music is good, isn’t it?James: Well, I think it’s terrible. It’s too loud, and it sounds like noise, not music. And the room is too hot for dancing, anyway.Helen: Why don’t you have something to eat?James: I don’t like party food. It has too much salt.Helen: How about a drink then?James: I tried some of the cola, but it’s too cold.Helen: Well, you can talk to some people.Then you might feel happier.James: The people aren’t very friendly! Nobody is talking to me at all.Helen: Well, I’m not surprised, really. Maybe everyone is afraid of talking to you! You look so angry!James: (Sigh)Maybe you’re right. I should try to be a bit friendlier myself…Module 2Unit 11Listen and number the words as you hear them.Betty: Lingling, have you ever been to the US?Lingling: No, I haven’t. I’ve always wanted to go there.Betty: Would you like to come and visit me next year?Lingling: That sounds wonderful! I’d love to.Betty: I haven’t asked my parents, but I’m sure they’ll say yes. Have you ever travelled by plane? Lingling: Yes, I have.Betty: Did you enjoy it?Lingling: Yes, it was very exciting, but I was quite tired.2Listen again and choose the correct answer.Betty: Lingling, have you ever been to the US?Lingling: No, I haven’t. I’ve always wanted to go there.Betty: Would you like to come and visit me next year?Lingling: That sounds wonderful! I’d love to.Betty: I haven’t asked my parents, but I’m sure they’ll say yes. Have you ever travelled by plane? Lingling: Yes, I have.Betty: Did you enjoy it?Lingling: Yes, it was very exciting, but I was quite tired.3Listen and read.Tony: Hi, Lingling. What are you doing?Lingling: I’m entering a competition.Tony: What kind of competition?Lingling: A speaking competition.Tony: Great. It’ll help you improve your speaking. And maybe you will win a prize.Linglin g: The first prize is “My dream holiday”.Tony: Have you ever won any prizes before?Lingling: No, I haven’t. I’ve always wanted to go on a dream holiday. But I can’t afford it.The plane tickets are too expensive.Tony: Well, good luck! I’ve also entered lots of speaking competitions, but haven’t won any prizes. I’ve stopped trying now.Lingling: That’s a pity. Have you ever thought about other kinds of competitions?Tony: What do you mean?Lingling: Look! Here’s a writing competition: Around the World in 80 Days. To win it, you need to write a short story about a place you’ve visited.Tony: That sounds wonderful, but I haven’t travelled much. How can I write about it? Lingling: Don’t worry. It doesn’t need to be true! You can make it up.Tony: You’re right. I’ll try. I hope I will win, then I will invite you to come with me.Lingling: Sorry! The first prize is only the book called Around the World in 80 Days!Unit 36Listen and check（√）the country that the people have been to.Presenter: Today we’re talking to Winnie, Diana and Bob about their travel experiences. Welcome, everyone! Winnie, you’ve travelled a lot, haven’t you?Winnie: Yes. I’ve been all over China.I’v e also been to the US. In fact, I’ve flown to the US three times! Presenter: What about you, Diana? Have you been to the US or China?Diana: I’ve never been to the US, but I’ve been to China many times. I’ve travelled all over South China by train. It was fantastic! I’d like to go there again, and look around the country some more. Presenter: And you, Bob? Where have you been?Bob: Well, I live in France. I’ve been all over Europe, but I’ve never been to Africa or Asia.I’ve never been to the US either.7Listen again and answer the questions.Presenter: Today we’re talking to Winnie, Diana and Bob about their travel experiences. Welcome, everyone! Winnie, you’ve travelled a lot, haven’t you?Winnie: Yes. I’ve been all over China.I’ve also been to the US. In fact, I’ve flown to the US three times! Presenter: What about you, Diana? Have you been to the US or China?Diana: I’ve never been to the US, but I’ve been to Chinamany times.I’ve travelled all over South China by train. It was fantastic! I’d like t o go there again, and look around the country some more. Presenter: And you, Bob? Where have you been?Bob: Well, I live in France. I’ve been all over Europe, but I’ve never been to Africa or Asia.I’ve never been to the US either.Module 3Unit 11Listen and number the words as you hear them.Lingling: I’m really interested in the space trip from the earth to Mars. It’s so exciting! Has the spaceship landed yet?Tony: I don’t know.Let’s listen to the news on the radio and find out.News reporter: We’ve just had some news about the trip to Mars. The spaceship has reached Mars after a journey of eight months. It hasn’t sent back any messages yet, but scientists are waiting. As we know, there isn’t any life on the moon, but scientists hope to find life on Mars and other planets.2Listen again and complete the notes.Lingling: I’m really interested in the space trip from the earth to Mars.It’s so exciting! Has the spaceship landed yet?Tony: I don’t know.Let’s listen to the news on the radio and find out.News reporter: We’ve jus t had some news about the trip to Mars. The spaceship has reached Mars after a journey of eight months. It hasn’t sent back any messages yet, but scientists are waiting. As we know, there isn’t any life on the moon, but scientists hope to find life on Mars and other planets.3Listen and read.Daming: Hi, Tony. What are you up to?Tony: Hi, Daming. I’ve just made a model spaceship for our school project.Daming: I haven’t started yet because I’m not sure how to make it. Can you help me?Tony: Sure, no problem. Have you heard the latest news? Scientists have sent a spaceship to Mars. The journey has taken several months.Daming: Has it arrived yet?Tony:Yes, it has arrived already. That’s why it’s on the news.Daming: So have they discovered life on Mars?Tony: No, they ha ven’t yet.Daming: Are there any astronauts in the spaceship?Tony: No, there aren’t.Daming: Why not? Astronauts have already been to the moon.Tony: Yes, but no one has been to Mars yet, because Mars is very far away, much farther than the moon. Lots of scientists are working hard in order to send astronauts to Mars one day. Daming: That’s interesting! How can I get information on space travel?Tony: You can go online to search for information.Daming: I will. Thank you, Tony!Unit 37Listen and complete the notes.Interviewer: Today’s programme is about space travel.I’m talking to an astronaut from CNSA. Hello, we’re interested to hear about your experiences in space. When did you join CNSA? Astronaut: Six years ago.Interviewer: And how many times have you flown in a spaceship?Astronaut: Two times.Interviewer: How did you feel when you were in the spaceship?Astronaut: I enjoyed it. It was very exciting.Interviewer: Have you worked on the space station?Astronaut: Yes, I have. I’ve already been there twice.Interviewer: Have you seen the earth from the space station?Astronaut: Yes, I have. It’s very blue, and very beautiful.Interviewer: How wonderful! How did you feel when you saw it?Astronaut: I was so happy. I wanted to cry.Interviewer: I’m sure. Tell me, why did you decide to become an astronaut?Astronaut: I’ve always been interested in space.It’s so exciting!Interviewer: Do you think there’s life on other planets?Astronaut: Yes, I do. The universe is so big. There are so many galaxies, and so many solar systems. Interviewer: But we haven’t found anything yet.Astronaut: We’ve only just begun to look. Give us time!Interviewer: (laughing)Another hundred years maybe? Well, thank you for talking to us. It’s been great to talk to you.Astronaut: Thank you.Module 4Unit 12Listen and check（√）what’s wrong with Betty and Daming.Daming: Hi, Betty.Betty: Hi, Daming. You don’t look very well.What’s the matter with you?Daming: (groaning) I’ve got a stomach ache and a head ache.Betty: Have you seen a doctor?Daming: No, I hav en’t.Betty: You should go and see one!Daming: OK. You don’t look very well either, Betty. What’s the matter with you? Have you got a fever?Betty: Yes, I’ve got a temperature…and a cough.Daming: You should see a doctor too.Betty: I’ve seen a doctor. I saw a doctor this morning. Ah!Daming: What’s the matter?Betty: I’ve got a toothache as well!3Listen and read.Doctor: How can I help you?Daming: I feel ill. I’ve got a stomach ache and my head hurts.Doctor: How long have you been like this?Daming: Since Friday. I’ve been ill for about three days!Doctor: I see. Have you caught a cold?Daming: I don’t think so.Doctor: Let me take your temperature. . . Hmm, there’s no fever. What kind of food do you eat? Daming: Usually fast food.Doctor: Do you have breakfast?Daming: No, not usually.Doctor: That’s the problem! Fast food and no breakfas t. That’s why you’ve got a stomach ache. Daming: What about the headache?Doctor: Do you do any exercise?Daming: Not really. I haven’t done much exercise since I got my computer last year.Doctor: You spend too much time in front of the computer. It can be very harmful to your health. Daming: OK, so what should I do?Doctor: Well, don’t worry. It’s not serious. First, stop eating fast food and have breakfast every day. Second, get some exercise, such as running. And I’ll give you some medicine. Take it three times a day.Daming: Thank you, doctor.Unit 37Listen and complete the passage.Man: Good morning, Doctor.Doctor: Hello. How can I help you?Man: I feel awful. I feel hot and I’m very tired.Doctor: How long have you felt like this?Man: For about three days.Doctor: I’ll take your temperature. Oh, your temperature is quite high. I’ll just check your heart…All right, that sounds OK. Have you got a headache or a stomach ache?Man: I’ve got a headache all the time.But I don’t have a stomach ache.Doctor: Have you got a cough?Man: No.What’s the matter with me?Doctor: I don’t think it’s serious.It’s probably just a cold. You should drink more water, and take this medicine three times a day.Man: OK. Can I go to work today?Doctor: No, I think you’d better stay in bed until you feel better.Man: Thank you, Doctor.Module 5Unit 12Listen and find out Betty’s and Tony’s answers to the questions in Activity 1.Tony: What kind of cartoon do you like, Betty?Betty: My favourite cartoon is Superman. It’s great!Tony: Why do you like it so much?Betty: The stories are so exciting! Superman is brave…and he’s very handsome too.Tony: I don’t like it much, myself. The stories always have happy endings.Betty: Yes, but all cartoons have happy endings.Tony: I guess you’re right. I like watching Tom and Jerry. It’s funny!Betty: Yes, and Jerry is smart and cute!3Listen and read.Tony: Daming, we’ve finished our homework. It’s time to watch a cartoon.Daming: Good idea, Tony. Let’s watch Superman!Tony: We watched Superman yesterday. Why don’t we watch Spiderman? It’s more modern. Daming: I think Superman is bet ter. He’s stronger than Spiderman. He can fly through the sky and fight bad people.Tony: Spiderman can’t fly, but he climbs up buildings with his hands and feet. That’s cool. I want to be someone like him.Daming: Well, Superman is brave. He keeps fighti ng bad people. That’s a real hero!Tony: I don’t think we agree.Daming: All right. Let’s watch Tom and Jerry then.Tony: Yeah! I like humorous cartoons. Tom and Jerry are very funny. I can’t help laughing when I watch them!Daming: Yes, Jerry is too smart for Tom.Tony: The cute mouse always beats the cat! They fight a lot, but they really love each other. Sometimes they protect each other and work together. I think there’s a lesson there!Unit 34Now listen and check.Tony: (laughing)I think this is really funny!Betty: Why? I don’t get the joke.Tony: Look! In the first picture, there’s a man running away from a policeman.Betty: But why is he running away? I don’t understand.Tony: Well, he’s done something wrong! The policeman wants to catch him.Betty: I see. And then the man runs into the lift.Tony: Yes, and this is the funny bit. It’s really clever! The policeman could catch the man in the lift, but he doesn’t. They both just stand there, waiting for the lift to stop!Betty: Now I get it! Yes, it is funny!Tony: Y es, and as we see in the last picture, the policeman is still trying to catch the man!5Listen again and answer the questions.Tony: (laughing)I think this is really funny!Betty: Why? I don’t get the joke.Tony: Look! In the first picture, there’s a man running away from a policeman.Betty: But why is he running away? I don’t understand.Tony: Well, he’s done something wrong! The policeman wants to catch him.Betty: I see. And then the man runs into the lift.Tony: Yes, and this is the funny bit. It’s really clever! The policeman could catch the man in the lift, but he doesn’t. They both just stand there, waiting for the lift to stop!Betty: Now I get it! Yes, it is funny!Tony:Y es, and as we see in the last picture, the policeman is still trying to catch the man!Revision module A10Listen and check（√）the correct answer.Betty: Have you got a pet?Daming: Yes, I’ve got a very clever dog.Betty: Wow. How long have you had a dog? You never talk about it.Daming: About two years. He was a gift from my aunt for my birthday.Betty: Do you take your dog for a walk?Daming: Yes, every evening after dinner. You know, my dog is very smart. He won first prize in a competition this year.Betty: Great! What was the competition?Daming: “Dog of the Y ear”. He won a special race. He jumped over lots of things and then swam across a small river.Betty: What was the prize?Daming: A trip to Qingdao…with my dog.Betty: Fantastic!Daming: Do you have any pets, Betty?Betty: Yes, I have a dog too.We can take our dogs for a walk together.Daming:What a great idea!11Listen again and answer the questions.Betty: Have you got a pet?Daming: Yes, I’ve got a very clever dog.Betty: Wow. How long have you had a dog? You never talk about it.Daming: About two years. He was a gift from my aunt for my birthday.Betty: Do you take your dog for a walk?Daming: Yes, every evening after dinner. Y ou know, my dog is very smart. He won first prize in a compe- tition this year.Betty: Great! What was the competition?Daming: “Dog of the Y ear”. He won a special race. He jumped over lots of things and then swam across a small river.Betty: What was the prize?Daming: A trip to Qingdao…with my dog.Betty: Fantastic!Daming: Do you have any pets, Betty?Betty: Yes, I have a dog too. We can take our dogs for a walk together.Daming: What a great idea!Module 6Unit 11 Listen and find out who collects the things in the pictures.Tony’s mum: Tony, can you tidy up your room, please?Tony: OK, Mum. I’ll do it right away.Tony’s mum: You need to find a place to put all those toy cars.Tony: That’s not easy. I’ve got so many toy cars now!Tony’s mum: Yes, you have! You know, your dad collected cars too when he was yourage. He also collected stamps.Tony: Well, stamps are too expensive for me. But I’ve collected a lot of tickets. Did you collect anything when you were young, Mum?Tony’s mum: Yes, I collected postcards and fans—you know, Chinese fans.Tony: I see.3Listen and read.Lingling: Hi, everyone! Come in and find somewhere to sit down. Sorry, it’s a bit of a mess. I’ll put the fans on the shelf.Betty: Let me have a look. You’ve got so many fans.Lingling: Yes, about sixty.Betty: Where did you get them?Lingling: Most of them are presents. People often give me fans as presents because they know I like them. Do you collect anything?Betty: Yes, I collect coins and notes, you know, like British pounds and US dollars.Lingling: Coins? They must be really valuable. Can I see them?Betty: Sure! I’ll show you my stamps too. I’ve collected stamps from all over the world. I’ve got six or seven books of stamps.Tony: My hobby doesn’t cost as much as yours—I collect tickets, bus tickets and train tickets! Betty: You can’t do anything with old tickets!Tony: I know, but when I look at them, I remember some wonderful places.Lingling: Right! Their value isn’t always important. People also collect things just to remember something important in their lives.Unit 36 Listen and complete the diagram.Girl: We have some interesting results from our survey on hobbies.Boy: What’s the most popular hobby?Girl: Well, boys and girls have different hobbies.The girls like singing and dancing, but the boys like playing football, and watching it.Boy: Oh, I see. Is there anything that both boys and girls like doing?Girl: Yes, both boys and girls enjoy playing table tennis.Boy : Why is it good to have hobbies?Girl: You can learn about new things and develop new skills. For example, collecting stamps helps people learn about other countries, and playing chess develops thinking skills.Boy: I see. My hobby is growing vegetables. Is that a popular hobby?Girl: Yes, it is. And your hobby helps the whole family!Module 7Unit 11 Listen and complete the notes.Daming: Have you heard the news?Betty: What news?Daming: Lingling and I are doing an English course in LA this summer!Betty: Oh, really? That’s great! How long will you stay in LA?Daming: About four weeks. It’s a good chance to practise my English.Betty: It sure is! But it’s also quite expensive to stay in America for four weeks.Daming：We are going in a group of 20, and we’ll all stay with different families, so it won’t cost so much.Betty: That’s good to hear. I hope you have a great time!2Listen and read.（Lingling is preparing for her trip to LA.）Lingling: Hi, Betty. I’m making a list of things for my trip. I like to get things ready earlier. Can you help me?Betty: Sure. How can I help?Lingling: Well, it sounds crazy, but I don’t know what to take.Betty: You should take notebooks, pens and a dictionary.Lingling: OK. What clothes should I take to LA?Betty: When are you leaving and how long are you going to stay there?Lingling: I’m leaving at the end of July and I’m going to stay there for four weeks.Betty: Shorts are good, or y ou can wear light trousers. It’ll be sunny and hot there.Lingling: I haven’t got any sunglasses. I’ll buy a pair there.Betty: That’s a good idea. But remember, many things are more expensive in America. Have you got any American dollars?Lingling: Yes. Is 200 dollars enough?Betty: If you’ve already paid for the air tickets and for homestay, it should be OK.Lingling: What else?Betty: Your bag mustn’t weigh too much. You’d better ask the travel company about the total weight for all your bags. Oh, by the way, don’t forget to take your passport.Lingling: OK. Thank you.Betty: You’re welcome. You’ll have a great time. Please write to me and send me some photos! Lingling: Yes, I will!Unit 37 Listen and answer the questions.Woman: Sorry, the Martin family is not at home right now. Please leave a message.Wang Feng: Hi, Jane. It’s Wang Feng. I’m at home with my American family. The mum and dad are really nice. What’s your family in France like? We’ve just finished lunch. The weather is really nice and we are thinking about going to the beach this afternoon. One of the boys in the family plays beach volleyball, and his team is playing on the beach today. We’ll stay there until 6 o’clock, and then we’re going to a concert in the park. A French group is playing. They’re called“The Music Planet”. Have you heard of them? My family says they’re really good. The price of the tickets is only $5, including a free drink. Well, call me when you get back home. Bye for now!8Listen again and complete the advertisement.Woman: Sorry, the Martin family is not at home right now. Please leave a message.Wang Feng: Hi, Jane. It’s Wang Feng. I’m at home with my American family. The mum and dad are really nice. What’s your family in France like? We’ve just finished lunch. The weather is really nice and we are thinking about going to the beach this afternoon. One of the boys in the family plays beach volleyball, and his team is playing on the beach today. We’ll stay there until 6 o’clock, and then we’re going to a concert in the park. A French group is playing. They’re called“The Music Planet”. Have you heard of them? My family says they’re really good. The price of the tickets is only $5, including a free drink. Well, call me when you get back home. Bye for now!Module 8Unit 11 Look at the photo and listen. What is the conversation about？Tony: I’ve heard that Beihai Park is very beautiful.Lingling: Yes, it is. Shall we go for a walk there?Tony: That’s a great idea. Maybe Daming and Betty will come too.Lingling: Let’s tell them that we’re going to spend the day there.Tony: I guess it’s a very popular place. Will there be lots of people there?Lingling: Well, lots of people go there, but it’s a big park, so I don’t think it’ll be very busy. Tony: I hope not.2 Listen again and choose the correct answer.Tony: I’ve heard that Beihai Pa rk is very beautiful.Lingling: Yes, it is. Shall we go for a walk there?Tony: That’s a great idea. Maybe Daming and Betty will come too.Lingling: Let’s tell them that we’re going to spend the day there.Tony: I guess it’s a very popular place. Will there be lots of people there?Lingling: Well, lots of people go there, but it’s a big park, so I don’t think it’ll be very busy. Tony: I hope not.3Listen and read.Lingling: Here we are. Welcome to Beihai Park.Tony: Wow! It’s so quiet here that I can even hear the birds singing! I can hardly believe we’re in the city centre.Lingling: This park is famous for its lake, bridges and the ancient buildings on the hill. The lake takes up over half of the park area. Let’s walk along the lake, cross the bridge a nd climb up the hill. Then I can point out the sights of Beijing for you.Tony: Yes, good idea. I’m sure it’ll be fantastic to see the city from the top.Daming: But I’m so tired, and it’s so hot here. I don’t want to climb. The lake looks nice and cool. Why don’t we go for a swim?Lingling: I don’t think they allow people to swim in the lake. It’s dangerous.Daming: That’s too bad. Then why don’t we have our picnic here? I’m so hungry and thirsty. Lingling: I think it’s better to have our picnic at th e top of the hill.Tony: Come on! Let’s not waste any more time.Daming: All right. I hope it will be cooler up there.Unit 35 Listen and complete the notes.Girl: Mum, can I go on a holiday with my friends?Mum: Where are you going?Girl: We’re going climbing in the mountains.Mum: Who are you going with?Girl: Well, Susan and Dave suggested that we join a group. There will be fifteen people altogether.Mum: It sounds dangerous. Where are you going to sleep? What are you going to do about food?Will you be able to call me?Girl: Don’t worry! We’re going to camp out. We’ll cook our own food, and I’ll take my mobile phone.Mum: What about clothes? It’s going to be cold in the mountains.Girl: I’ll take lots of warm clothing.Mum: I’m worried that you’ll fall and break your leg! Then what will you do?Girl: Oh, stop worrying, Mum! Everything will be fine. Please can I go?Mum: Well... all right. But do be careful!Module 9Unit 11 Listen and choose the correct answer.Mrs King: Hello!Lingling：Hello! Could I speak to Betty, please?Mrs King: I’m sorry, she’s not in at the moment.Lingling：Is that Mrs King?Mrs King: Yes, this is Betty’s mother. Is it important？Can I take a message?Lingling：Yes, please. This is Lingling, Betty’s classmate. I have a problem with my best friendand I need her help.Mrs King: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that, Lingling. But Betty is visiting her grandmother. She won’t be back until tomorrow. Maybe you can try calling my friend, Jane. She works on the Friendship Helpline at school.Lingling: Thanks so much, Mrs King. May I have the number?Mrs King: You can call her on 58590808.Lingling: Thank you, Mrs King.Mrs King: You’re welcome, Lingling. I hope my friend can help you.2Number the sentences in the order you hear them.Mrs King: Hello!Lingling：Hello! Could I speak to Betty, please?Mrs King: I’m sorry, she’s not in at the moment.Lingling：Is that Mrs King?Mrs King: Yes, this is Betty’s mother. Is it important？Can I take a message?Lingling：Yes, please. This is Lingling, Betty’s class mate. I have a problem with my best friend and I need her help.Mrs King: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that, Lingling. But Betty is visiting her grandmother. She won’t be back until tomorrow. Maybe you can try calling my friend, Jane. She works on the Friendship Helpline at school.Lingling: Thanks so much, Mrs King. May I have the number?Mrs King: You can call her on 58590808.Lingling: Thank you, Mrs King.Mrs King: You’re welcome, Lingling. I h ope my friend can help you.Now listen again and check.Mrs King: Hello!Lingling：Hello! Could I speak to Betty, please?Mrs King: I’m sorry, she’s not in at the moment.Lingling：Is that Mrs King?Mrs King: Yes, this is Betty’s mother. Is it important？Can I take a message?Lingling：Yes, please. This is Lingling, Betty’s classmate. I have a problem with my best friend and I need her help.Mrs King: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that, Lingling. But Betty is visiting her grandmother. She won’t be back until tomorrow. Maybe you can try calling my friend, Jane. She works on the Friendship Helpline at school.Lingling: Thanks so much, Mrs King. May I have the number?Mrs King: You can call her on 58590808.Lingling: Thank you, Mrs King.Mrs King: You’re welcome, Lingling. I hope my friend can help you.3Listen and read.Helpline: Hello, Friendship Helpline. Who’s calling, please?。

Module 1 Unit 11Listen and number the pictures.1Lingling: Guess what it is!Betty: It tastes sweet. Is it a cookie?2Daming: Ugh! This milk smells sour.Tony: Don’t drink it.3Betty: This bed feels a bit soft.Lingling: Try a harder bed.4Lingling: Tom looks very strong!Daming: Yes. He does a lot of exercise.2Listen again and complete the sentences.1Lingling: Guess what it is!Betty: It tastes sweet. Is it a cookie?2Daming: Ugh! This milk smells sour.Tony: Don’t drink it.3Betty: This bed feels a bit soft.Lingling: Try a harder bed.4Lingling: Tom looks very strong!Daming: Yes. He does a lot of exercise.3Listen and read.Tony: Mm...What a delicious smell! Your pizza looks so nice.Betty: Thanks! Would you like to try some?Tony: Yes, please. It looks lovely, it smells delicious, and mm, it tastes good.Daming: What’s that on top?Betty: Oh, that’s cheese. Do you want to try a piece? Daming: Ugh! No, thanks. I’m afraid I don’t like che- ese. It doesn’t smell fresh. It sm ells too str-ong and it tastes a bit sour.Betty: Well, my chocolate cookies are done now. 1听录音，把图画标上序号。

探索自然之美：人与自然和谐共处In the heart of nature, there lies a harmony that is both profound and elusive. As human beings, we often find ourselves in awe of the wonders of nature, from the towering mountains to the vast oceans, from the blooming flowers to the singing birds. The fourth unit of oureighth-grade English textbook explores this relationship between man and nature, urging us to appreciate and respect the natural world.One of the key lessons from this unit is the importance of conservation. As we delve into the rich biodiversity of our planet, we realize that every species, whether it be a tiny insect or a majestic lion, plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance. The concept of "chain of life" is introduced, emphasizing that every living thing is interconnected and dependent on each other for survival. This understanding makes us appreciate the fragility of our ecosystem and the need to conserve it.Another significant aspect explored in this unit is the role of humans in nature. We are not separate from nature; we are a part of it. Our actions, whether positive ornegative, have a profound impact on the environment. The unit encourages us to adopt sustainable practices in our daily lives, such as reducing waste, conserving energy, and protecting wildlife habitats. By doing so, we cancontribute to building a more harmonious relationship between humans and nature.The unit also highlights the beauty and wonder of nature. From the grandeur of a sunset to the serenity of a forest, nature provides us with countless moments of inspiration and reflection. The texts encourage us to slow down, observe, and appreciate these wonders, reminding us of the joy and tranquility that nature can bring to our lives.In conclusion, the fourth unit of our eighth-grade English textbook is a powerful reminder of the intricate and beautiful relationship between man and nature. It urges us to appreciate, respect, and conserve the natural world, while also reminding us of the joy and peace that can be found in its embrace. As we continue to explore and learn about the wonders of nature, let us remember to treadlightly and with gratitude, ensuring that we leave a legacy of harmony and respect for future generations.**探索自然之美：人与自然和谐共处**在自然的深处，存在着一种既深刻又难以捉摸的和谐。

注意事项：1.本试卷满分为100 分，考试时间为80 分钟。

2.答卷前先将密封线左侧的项目填写清楚。

3.答案须用黑色字迹的钢笔、签字笔或圆珠笔书写，密封线内不得答题。

UNIT 8 Have you read Treasure Island yet?检测题Ⅰ.听力（20 分）(一)录音中有五个句子，每个句子听一遍，然后从每小题A、B、C三个选项中选择正确的答语。

1.A.Thank you. I won’t. B.Just a moment. C.Let’s play together.2.A.That’s great! B.Me, too. C.With pleasure.3.A.But I don’t think so. B.Why do you say so? C.Yes, I have.4.A.That’s great! B.Thanks a lot. C.Goodbye.5.A.Me, too. B.I agree with you. C.Neither do I.(二)录音中有两段对话，听对话两遍后，从每小题A、B、C三个选项中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。

听第一段对话，完成6、7两题。

6.W hat did Tom do just now?A.He fought with Rose.B.He talked with Jim.C.He fought with Jim.7.W hat does the girl advise Tom to do?A.She advised him to talk with the teacher.B.She advised him to talk with Rose.C.She advised him to make peace with Jim.听第二段对话，完成8、9和10题。

8.What does Jack have to do?A.He has to go back to his country for Christmas.B.He has to work hard at his lessons.C.He has to have the exams before Christmas.9.Where does Jack come from?A.A m erica.B.England.C.Canada.10.When will he have the exams?A.B e fore Christmas.B.In December.C.In January.(三)录音中有一篇短文，听短文两遍,根据你所听到的内容判断句子正（T）误（F）。

人教版八年级下册英语教材全解第一部分：Unit 1 Where did you go on vacation?1.1 Section A本课主要内容为询问和回答他人在假期去了哪里、做了什么以及感受如何。

对话中包括了一系列的动词和名词，学生需要熟练掌握这些词汇，并能够流利地使用它们。

还包括了一些定语从句的用法，需要学生能够准确地理解并运用。

1.1.1 词汇1. vacation 假期；度假2. camping 野营3. beach 海滩4. mount本人n 山5. lake 湖6. forest 森林7. collect 收集8. shell 贝壳9. swim 游泳10. surf 冲浪11. hike 徒步旅行12. ride 骑1.1.2 重点句型1. A: Where did you go on vacation?B: I went to the beach.2. A: What did you do there?B: I collected shells and swam in the sea.3. A: How did you get there?B: I rode my bike.1.2 Section B本课主要内容为介绍别人的度假经历以及询问别人的度假经历。

学生需要根据提供的信息，完成一篇关于朋友度假经历的短文，并且能够回答一系列与度假相关的问题。

1.2.1 词汇1. activity 活动2. museum 博物馆3. art 艺术4. scientist 科学家5. astronaut 宇航员6. actor 演员7. musician 音乐家8. visit 参观；拜访9. art museum 艺术博物馆1.2.2 重点句型1. My friend went to the mount本人ns / beach / lake for vacation.2. He / She collected shells / swam in the sea / rode a bike there.3. He / She visited museums / played sports / took photos there.4. He / She liked it very m uch / didn’t like it at all.第二部分：Unit 2 How often do you exercise?2.1 Section A本课主要内容为询问和回答关于运动频率的问题，学生需要能够用英语描述自己的运动习惯，并且能够听懂他人对运动频率的描述。

Module 1 Hobbies内容详解1. Which hobby do you think takes up the least spacc?你认为哪种爱好占用最少的空间？（1）do you think在此用作插入语，意为“你认为，你觉得”。

When do you think they will arrive here?你觉得他们会在什么时候到达这里？How many books do you think there are in the box? 你认为箱子里有多少本书？注意do you think后的句子要用陈述语序。

（2）take up 占据take up既可指时间上的“占据”，也可指空间上的“占据”。

The job takes up all my time. 这项工作占用了我所有的时间。

The table takes up too much room.这张桌子太占空间。

注意take up是一个由动词加副词构成的短语动词，当它的宾语是代词时，必须放在两者之间。

[联想]take off 起飞；脱下take out 拿出take away 拿走take back 归还take down 取下take photos 拍照take part in 参加2. Sorry it's a bit untidy. 抱歉，这儿有点乱。

a bit意为“有点儿；稍微”，该短语在句中作程度状语，用来修饰形容词、副词、动词或介词短语。

a bit还可修饰比较级。

I was a bit ill. 我有点不舒服。

He is a bit older than I. 他比我大一点。

辨析：a hit与a little相同之处：（1）两者都可以用作名词词组，意为“一点；少许”，在句中作主语或宾语；（2）两者都可以用作副词词组，用来修饰形容词、副词（原级或比较级）或动词。

不同之处：（1）作定语时，a little直接修饰不可数名词，而a bit后面需要加of；（2）如果两者的前面加上not, 则其意义完全不同。

Module 1Unit 11Listen and number the pictures.1Lingling: Guess what it is!Betty: It tastes sweet. Is it a cookie?2Daming: Ugh! This milk smells sour.Tony: Don’t drink it.3Betty: This bed feels a bit soft.Lingling: Try a harder bed.4Lingling: Tom looks very strong!Daming: Yes. He does a lot of exercise.2Listen again and complete the sentences.1Lingling: Guess what it is!Betty: It tastes sweet. Is it a cookie?2Daming: Ugh! This milk smells sour.Tony: Don’t drink it.3Betty: This bed feels a bit soft.Lingling: Try a harder bed.4Lingling: Tom looks very strong!Daming: Yes. He does a lot of exercise.3Listen and read.Tony: Mm...What a delicious smell! Your pizza looks so nice.Betty: Thanks! Would you like to try some?Tony: Yes, please. It looks lovely, it smells delicious, and mm, it tastes good.Daming: What’s that on top?Betty: Oh, that’s cheese. Do you want to try a piece?Daming: Ugh! No, thanks. I’m afraid I don’t like cheese. It doesn’t smell fresh. It smells too strong and it tastes a bit sour.Betty: Well, my chocolate cookies are done now.Have a try!Daming: Thanks! They taste really sweet and they feel soft in the middle.Tony: Are you cooking lots of different things? You look very busy!Betty: Y es, I am! There’s some pizza and some cookies, and now I’m making an apple pie and a cake. Daming: Apple pie sounds nice. I have a sweet tooth, you know. Shall I get the sugar?Betty: Y es, please. Oh, are you sure that’s sugar? Taste it first. It might be salt！Daming: No, it’s OK. It tastes sweet. It’s sugar.Tony: What’s this? It tastes sweet too.Betty: That’s strawberry jam, for the cake.Daming: Good, everything tastes so sweet! It’s my lucky day!Unit 39Listen and complete the notes. What is the speaker complaining about?James: Let’s go home.I don’t like this party.Helen: Why? I’m having a great time. The music is good, isn’t it?James: Well, I think it’s terrible. It’s too loud, and it sounds like noise, not music. And the room is too hot for dancing, anyway.Helen: Why don’t you have something to eat?James: I don’t like party food. It has too much salt.Helen: How about a drink then?James: I tried some of the cola, but it’s too cold.Helen: Well, you can talk to some people.Then you might feel happier.James: The people aren’t very friendly! Nobody is talking to me at all.Helen: Well, I’m not surprised, really. Maybe everyone is afraid of talking to you! You look so angry!James: (Sigh)Maybe you’re right. I should try to be a bit friendlier myself…Module 2Unit 11Listen and number the words as you hear them.Betty: Lingling, have you ever been to the US?Lingling: No, I haven’t. I’ve always wanted to go there.Betty: Would you like to come and visit me next year?Lingling: That sounds wonderful! I’d love to.Betty: I haven’t asked my parents, but I’m sure they’ll say yes. Have you ever travelled by plane? Lingling: Yes, I have.Betty: Did you enjoy it?Lingling: Yes, it was very exciting, but I was quite tired.2Listen again and choose the correct answer.Betty: Lingling, have you ever been to the US?Lingling: No, I haven’t. I’ve always wanted to go there.Betty: Would you like to come and visit me next year?Lingling: That sounds wonderful! I’d love to.Betty: I haven’t asked my parents, but I’m sure they’ll say yes. Have you ever travelled by plane? Lingling: Yes, I have.Betty: Did you enjoy it?Lingling: Yes, it was very exciting, but I was quite tired.3Listen and read.Tony: Hi, Lingling. What are you doing?Lingling: I’m entering a competition.Tony: What kind of competition?Lingling: A speaking competition.Tony: Great. It’ll help you improve your speaking. And maybe you will win a prize.Linglin g: The first prize is “My dream holiday”.Tony: Have you ever won any prizes before?Lingling: No, I haven’t. I’ve always wanted to go on a dream holiday. But I can’t afford it.The plane tickets are too expensive.Tony: Well, good luck! I’ve also entered lots of speaking competitions, but haven’t won any prizes. I’ve stopped trying now.Lingling: That’s a pity. Have you ever thought about other kinds of competitions?Tony: What do you mean?Lingling: Look! Here’s a writing competition: Around the World in 80 Days. To win it, you need to write a short story about a place you’ve visited.Tony: That sounds wonderful, but I haven’t travelled much. How can I write about it? Lingling: Don’t worry. It doesn’t need to be true! You can make it up.Tony: You’re right. I’ll try. I hope I will win, then I will invite you to come with me.Lingling: Sorry! The first prize is only the book called Around the World in 80 Days!Unit 36Listen and check（√）the country that the people have been to.Presenter: Today we’re talking to Winnie, Diana and Bob about their travel experiences. Welcome, everyone! Winnie, you’ve travelled a lot, haven’t you?Winnie: Yes. I’ve been all over China.I’v e also been to the US. In fact, I’ve flown to the US three times! Presenter: What about you, Diana? Have you been to the US or China?Diana: I’ve never been to the US, but I’ve been to China many times. I’ve travelled all over South China by train. It was fantastic! I’d like to go there again, and look around the country some more. Presenter: And you, Bob? Where have you been?Bob: Well, I live in France. I’ve been all over Europe, but I’ve never been to Africa or Asia.I’ve never been to the US either.7Listen again and answer the questions.Presenter: Today we’re talking to Winnie, Diana and Bob about their travel experiences. Welcome, everyone! Winnie, you’ve travelled a lot, haven’t you?Winnie: Yes. I’ve been all over China.I’ve also been to the US. In fact, I’ve flown to the US three times! Presenter: What about you, Diana? Have you been to the US or China?Diana: I’ve never been to the US, but I’ve been to Chinamany times.I’ve travelled all over South China by train. It was fantastic! I’d like t o go there again, and look around the country some more. Presenter: And you, Bob? Where have you been?Bob: Well, I live in France. I’ve been all over Europe, but I’ve never been to Africa or Asia.I’ve never been to the US either.Module 3Unit 11Listen and number the words as you hear them.Lingling: I’m really interested in the space trip from the earth to Mars. It’s so exciting! Has the spaceship landed yet?Tony: I don’t know.Let’s listen to the news on the radio and find out.News reporter: We’ve just had some news about the trip to Mars. The spaceship has reached Mars after a journey of eight months. It hasn’t sent back any messages yet, but scientists are waiting. As we know, there isn’t any life on the moon, but scientists hope to find life on Mars and other planets.2Listen again and complete the notes.Lingling: I’m really interested in the space trip from the earth to Mars.It’s so exciting! Has the spaceship landed yet?Tony: I don’t know.Let’s listen to the news on the radio and find out.News reporter: We’ve jus t had some news about the trip to Mars. The spaceship has reached Mars after a journey of eight months. It hasn’t sent back any messages yet, but scientists are waiting. As we know, there isn’t any life on the moon, but scientists hope to find life on Mars and other planets.3Listen and read.Daming: Hi, Tony. What are you up to?Tony: Hi, Daming. I’ve just made a model spaceship for our school project.Daming: I haven’t started yet because I’m not sure how to make it. Can you help me?Tony: Sure, no problem. Have you heard the latest news? Scientists have sent a spaceship to Mars. The journey has taken several months.Daming: Has it arrived yet?Tony:Yes, it has arrived already. That’s why it’s on the news.Daming: So have they discovered life on Mars?Tony: No, they ha ven’t yet.Daming: Are there any astronauts in the spaceship?Tony: No, there aren’t.Daming: Why not? Astronauts have already been to the moon.Tony: Yes, but no one has been to Mars yet, because Mars is very far away, much farther than the moon. Lots of scientists are working hard in order to send astronauts to Mars one day. Daming: That’s interesting! How can I get information on space travel?Tony: You can go online to search for information.Daming: I will. Thank you, Tony!Unit 37Listen and complete the notes.Interviewer: Today’s programme is about space travel.I’m talking to an astronaut from CNSA. Hello, we’re interested to hear about your experiences in space. When did you join CNSA? Astronaut: Six years ago.Interviewer: And how many times have you flown in a spaceship?Astronaut: Two times.Interviewer: How did you feel when you were in the spaceship?Astronaut: I enjoyed it. It was very exciting.Interviewer: Have you worked on the space station?Astronaut: Yes, I have. I’ve already been there twice.Interviewer: Have you seen the earth from the space station?Astronaut: Yes, I have. It’s very blue, and very beautiful.Interviewer: How wonderful! How did you feel when you saw it?Astronaut: I was so happy. I wanted to cry.Interviewer: I’m sure. Tell me, why did you decide to become an astronaut?Astronaut: I’ve always been interested in space.It’s so exciting!Interviewer: Do you think there’s life on other planets?Astronaut: Yes, I do. The universe is so big. There are so many galaxies, and so many solar systems. Interviewer: But we haven’t found anything yet.Astronaut: We’ve only just begun to look. Give us time!Interviewer: (laughing)Another hundred years maybe? Well, thank you for talking to us. It’s been great to talk to you.Astronaut: Thank you.Module 4Unit 12Listen and check（√）what’s wrong with Betty and Daming.Daming: Hi, Betty.Betty: Hi, Daming. You don’t look very well.What’s the matter with you?Daming: (groaning) I’ve got a stomach ache and a head ache.Betty: Have you seen a doctor?Daming: No, I hav en’t.Betty: You should go and see one!Daming: OK. You don’t look very well either, Betty. What’s the matter with you? Have you got a fever?Betty: Yes, I’ve got a temperature…and a cough.Daming: You should see a doctor too.Betty: I’ve seen a doctor. I saw a doctor this morning. Ah!Daming: What’s the matter?Betty: I’ve got a toothache as well!3Listen and read.Doctor: How can I help you?Daming: I feel ill. I’ve got a stomach ache and my head hurts.Doctor: How long have you been like this?Daming: Since Friday. I’ve been ill for about three days!Doctor: I see. Have you caught a cold?Daming: I don’t think so.Doctor: Let me take your temperature. . . Hmm, there’s no fever. What kind of food do you eat? Daming: Usually fast food.Doctor: Do you have breakfast?Daming: No, not usually.Doctor: That’s the problem! Fast food and no breakfas t. That’s why you’ve got a stomach ache. Daming: What about the headache?Doctor: Do you do any exercise?Daming: Not really. I haven’t done much exercise since I got my computer last year.Doctor: You spend too much time in front of the computer. It can be very harmful to your health. Daming: OK, so what should I do?Doctor: Well, don’t worry. It’s not serious. First, stop eating fast food and have breakfast every day. Second, get some exercise, such as running. And I’ll give you some medicine. Take it three times a day.Daming: Thank you, doctor.Unit 37Listen and complete the passage.Man: Good morning, Doctor.Doctor: Hello. How can I help you?Man: I feel awful. I feel hot and I’m very tired.Doctor: How long have you felt like this?Man: For about three days.Doctor: I’ll take your temperature. Oh, your temperature is quite high. I’ll just check your heart…All right, that sounds OK. Have you got a headache or a stomach ache?Man: I’ve got a headache all the time.But I don’t have a stomach ache.Doctor: Have you got a cough?Man: No.What’s the matter with me?Doctor: I don’t think it’s serious.It’s probably just a cold. You should drink more water, and take this medicine three times a day.Man: OK. Can I go to work today?Doctor: No, I think you’d better stay in bed until you feel better.Man: Thank you, Doctor.Module 5Unit 12Listen and find out Betty’s and Tony’s answers to the questions in Activity 1.Tony: What kind of cartoon do you like, Betty?Betty: My favourite cartoon is Superman. It’s great!Tony: Why do you like it so much?Betty: The stories are so exciting! Superman is brave…and he’s very handsome too.Tony: I don’t like it much, myself. The stories always have happy endings.Betty: Yes, but all cartoons have happy endings.Tony: I guess you’re right. I like watching Tom and Jerry. It’s funny!Betty: Yes, and Jerry is smart and cute!3Listen and read.Tony: Daming, we’ve finished our homework. It’s time to watch a cartoon.Daming: Good idea, Tony. Let’s watch Superman!Tony: We watched Superman yesterday. Why don’t we watch Spiderman? It’s more modern. Daming: I think Superman is bet ter. He’s stronger than Spiderman. He can fly through the sky and fight bad people.Tony: Spiderman can’t fly, but he climbs up buildings with his hands and feet. That’s cool. I want to be someone like him.Daming: Well, Superman is brave. He keeps fighti ng bad people. That’s a real hero!Tony: I don’t think we agree.Daming: All right. Let’s watch Tom and Jerry then.Tony: Yeah! I like humorous cartoons. Tom and Jerry are very funny. I can’t help laughing when I watch them!Daming: Yes, Jerry is too smart for Tom.Tony: The cute mouse always beats the cat! They fight a lot, but they really love each other. Sometimes they protect each other and work together. I think there’s a lesson there!Unit 34Now listen and check.Tony: (laughing)I think this is really funny!Betty: Why? I don’t get the joke.Tony: Look! In the first picture, there’s a man running away from a policeman.Betty: But why is he running away? I don’t understand.Tony: Well, he’s done something wrong! The policeman wants to catch him.Betty: I see. And then the man runs into the lift.Tony: Yes, and this is the funny bit. It’s really clever! The policeman could catch the man in the lift, but he doesn’t. They both just stand there, waiting for the lift to stop!Betty: Now I get it! Yes, it is funny!Tony: Y es, and as we see in the last picture, the policeman is still trying to catch the man!5Listen again and answer the questions.Tony: (laughing)I think this is really funny!Betty: Why? I don’t get the joke.Tony: Look! In the first picture, there’s a man running away from a policeman.Betty: But why is he running away? I don’t understand.Tony: Well, he’s done something wrong! The policeman wants to catch him.Betty: I see. And then the man runs into the lift.Tony: Yes, and this is the funny bit. It’s really clever! The policeman could catch the man in the lift, but he doesn’t. They both just stand there, waiting for the lift to stop!Betty: Now I get it! Yes, it is funny!Tony:Y es, and as we see in the last picture, the policeman is still trying to catch the man!Revision module A10Listen and check（√）the correct answer.Betty: Have you got a pet?Daming: Yes, I’ve got a very clever dog.Betty: Wow. How long have you had a dog? You never talk about it.Daming: About two years. He was a gift from my aunt for my birthday.Betty: Do you take your dog for a walk?Daming: Yes, every evening after dinner. You know, my dog is very smart. He won first prize in a competition this year.Betty: Great! What was the competition?Daming: “Dog of the Y ear”. He won a special race. He jumped over lots of things and then swam across a small river.Betty: What was the prize?Daming: A trip to Qingdao…with my dog.Betty: Fantastic!Daming: Do you have any pets, Betty?Betty: Yes, I have a dog too.We can take our dogs for a walk together.Daming:What a great idea!11Listen again and answer the questions.Betty: Have you got a pet?Daming: Yes, I’ve got a very clever dog.Betty: Wow. How long have you had a dog? You never talk about it.Daming: About two years. He was a gift from my aunt for my birthday.Betty: Do you take your dog for a walk?Daming: Yes, every evening after dinner. Y ou know, my dog is very smart. He won first prize in a compe- tition this year.Betty: Great! What was the competition?Daming: “Dog of the Y ear”. He won a special race. He jumped over lots of things and then swam across a small river.Betty: What was the prize?Daming: A trip to Qingdao…with my dog.Betty: Fantastic!Daming: Do you have any pets, Betty?Betty: Yes, I have a dog too. We can take our dogs for a walk together.Daming: What a great idea!Module 6Unit 11 Listen and find out who collects the things in the pictures.Tony’s mum: Tony, can you tidy up your room, please?Tony: OK, Mum. I’ll do it right away.Tony’s mum: You need to find a place to put all those toy cars.Tony: That’s not easy. I’ve got so many toy cars now!Tony’s mum: Yes, you have! You know, your dad collected cars too when he was yourage. He also collected stamps.Tony: Well, stamps are too expensive for me. But I’ve collected a lot of tickets. Did you collect anything when you were young, Mum?Tony’s mum: Yes, I collected postcards and fans—you know, Chinese fans.Tony: I see.3Listen and read.Lingling: Hi, everyone! Come in and find somewhere to sit down. Sorry, it’s a bit of a mess. I’ll put the fans on the shelf.Betty: Let me have a look. You’ve got so many fans.Lingling: Yes, about sixty.Betty: Where did you get them?Lingling: Most of them are presents. People often give me fans as presents because they know I like them. Do you collect anything?Betty: Yes, I collect coins and notes, you know, like British pounds and US dollars.Lingling: Coins? They must be really valuable. Can I see them?Betty: Sure! I’ll show you my stamps too. I’ve collected stamps from all over the world. I’ve got six or seven books of stamps.Tony: My hobby doesn’t cost as much as yours—I collect tickets, bus tickets and train tickets! Betty: You can’t do anything with old tickets!Tony: I know, but when I look at them, I remember some wonderful places.Lingling: Right! Their value isn’t always important. People also collect things just to remember something important in their lives.Unit 36 Listen and complete the diagram.Girl: We have some interesting results from our survey on hobbies.Boy: What’s the most popular hobby?Girl: Well, boys and girls have different hobbies.The girls like singing and dancing, but the boys like playing football, and watching it.Boy: Oh, I see. Is there anything that both boys and girls like doing?Girl: Yes, both boys and girls enjoy playing table tennis.Boy : Why is it good to have hobbies?Girl: You can learn about new things and develop new skills. For example, collecting stamps helps people learn about other countries, and playing chess develops thinking skills.Boy: I see. My hobby is growing vegetables. Is that a popular hobby?Girl: Yes, it is. And your hobby helps the whole family!Module 7Unit 11 Listen and complete the notes.Daming: Have you heard the news?Betty: What news?Daming: Lingling and I are doing an English course in LA this summer!Betty: Oh, really? That’s great! How long will you stay in LA?Daming: About four weeks. It’s a good chance to practise my English.Betty: It sure is! But it’s also quite expensive to stay in America for four weeks.Daming：We are going in a group of 20, and we’ll all stay with different families, so it won’t cost so much.Betty: That’s good to hear. I hope you have a great time!2Listen and read.（Lingling is preparing for her trip to LA.）Lingling: Hi, Betty. I’m making a list of things for my trip. I like to get things ready earlier. Can you help me?Betty: Sure. How can I help?Lingling: Well, it sounds crazy, but I don’t know what to take.Betty: You should take notebooks, pens and a dictionary.Lingling: OK. What clothes should I take to LA?Betty: When are you leaving and how long are you going to stay there?Lingling: I’m leaving at the end of July and I’m going to stay there for four weeks.Betty: Shorts are good, or y ou can wear light trousers. It’ll be sunny and hot there.Lingling: I haven’t got any sunglasses. I’ll buy a pair there.Betty: That’s a good idea. But remember, many things are more expensive in America. Have you got any American dollars?Lingling: Yes. Is 200 dollars enough?Betty: If you’ve already paid for the air tickets and for homestay, it should be OK.Lingling: What else?Betty: Your bag mustn’t weigh too much. You’d better ask the travel company about the total weight for all your bags. Oh, by the way, don’t forget to take your passport.Lingling: OK. Thank you.Betty: You’re welcome. You’ll have a great time. Please write to me and send me some photos! Lingling: Yes, I will!Unit 37 Listen and answer the questions.Woman: Sorry, the Martin family is not at home right now. Please leave a message.Wang Feng: Hi, Jane. It’s Wang Feng. I’m at home with my American family. The mum and dad are really nice. What’s your family in France like? We’ve just finished lunch. The weather is really nice and we are thinking about going to the beach this afternoon. One of the boys in the family plays beach volleyball, and his team is playing on the beach today. We’ll stay there until 6 o’clock, and then we’re going to a concert in the park. A French group is playing. They’re called“The Music Planet”. Have you heard of them? My family says they’re really good. The price of the tickets is only $5, including a free drink. Well, call me when you get back home. Bye for now!8Listen again and complete the advertisement.Woman: Sorry, the Martin family is not at home right now. Please leave a message.Wang Feng: Hi, Jane. It’s Wang Feng. I’m at home with my American family. The mum and dad are really nice. What’s your family in France like? We’ve just finished lunch. The weather is really nice and we are thinking about going to the beach this afternoon. One of the boys in the family plays beach volleyball, and his team is playing on the beach today. We’ll stay there until 6 o’clock, and then we’re going to a concert in the park. A French group is playing. They’re called“The Music Planet”. Have you heard of them? My family says they’re really good. The price of the tickets is only $5, including a free drink. Well, call me when you get back home. Bye for now!Module 8Unit 11 Look at the photo and listen. What is the conversation about？Tony: I’ve heard that Beihai Park is very beautiful.Lingling: Yes, it is. Shall we go for a walk there?Tony: That’s a great idea. Maybe Daming and Betty will come too.Lingling: Let’s tell them that we’re going to spend the day there.Tony: I guess it’s a very popular place. Will there be lots of people there?Lingling: Well, lots of people go there, but it’s a big park, so I don’t think it’ll be very busy. Tony: I hope not.2 Listen again and choose the correct answer.Tony: I’ve heard that Beihai Pa rk is very beautiful.Lingling: Yes, it is. Shall we go for a walk there?Tony: That’s a great idea. Maybe Daming and Betty will come too.Lingling: Let’s tell them that we’re going to spend the day there.Tony: I guess it’s a very popular place. Will there be lots of people there?Lingling: Well, lots of people go there, but it’s a big park, so I don’t think it’ll be very busy. Tony: I hope not.3Listen and read.Lingling: Here we are. Welcome to Beihai Park.Tony: Wow! It’s so quiet here that I can even hear the birds singing! I can hardly believe we’re in the city centre.Lingling: This park is famous for its lake, bridges and the ancient buildings on the hill. The lake takes up over half of the park area. Let’s walk along the lake, cross the bridge a nd climb up the hill. Then I can point out the sights of Beijing for you.Tony: Yes, good idea. I’m sure it’ll be fantastic to see the city from the top.Daming: But I’m so tired, and it’s so hot here. I don’t want to climb. The lake looks nice and cool. Why don’t we go for a swim?Lingling: I don’t think they allow people to swim in the lake. It’s dangerous.Daming: That’s too bad. Then why don’t we have our picnic here? I’m so hungry and thirsty. Lingling: I think it’s better to have our picnic at th e top of the hill.Tony: Come on! Let’s not waste any more time.Daming: All right. I hope it will be cooler up there.Unit 35 Listen and complete the notes.Girl: Mum, can I go on a holiday with my friends?Mum: Where are you going?Girl: We’re going climbing in the mountains.Mum: Who are you going with?Girl: Well, Susan and Dave suggested that we join a group. There will be fifteen people altogether.Mum: It sounds dangerous. Where are you going to sleep? What are you going to do about food?Will you be able to call me?Girl: Don’t worry! We’re going to camp out. We’ll cook our own food, and I’ll take my mobile phone.Mum: What about clothes? It’s going to be cold in the mountains.Girl: I’ll take lots of warm clothing.Mum: I’m worried that you’ll fall and break your leg! Then what will you do?Girl: Oh, stop worrying, Mum! Everything will be fine. Please can I go?Mum: Well... all right. But do be careful!Module 9Unit 11 Listen and choose the correct answer.Mrs King: Hello!Lingling：Hello! Could I speak to Betty, please?Mrs King: I’m sorry, she’s not in at the moment.Lingling：Is that Mrs King?Mrs King: Yes, this is Betty’s mother. Is it important？Can I take a message?Lingling：Yes, please. This is Lingling, Betty’s classmate. I have a problem with my best friendand I need her help.Mrs King: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that, Lingling. But Betty is visiting her grandmother. She won’t be back until tomorrow. Maybe you can try calling my friend, Jane. She works on the Friendship Helpline at school.Lingling: Thanks so much, Mrs King. May I have the number?Mrs King: You can call her on 58590808.Lingling: Thank you, Mrs King.Mrs King: You’re welcome, Lingling. I hope my friend can help you.2Number the sentences in the order you hear them.Mrs King: Hello!Lingling：Hello! Could I speak to Betty, please?Mrs King: I’m sorry, she’s not in at the moment.Lingling：Is that Mrs King?Mrs King: Yes, this is Betty’s mother. Is it important？Can I take a message?Lingling：Yes, please. This is Lingling, Betty’s class mate. I have a problem with my best friend and I need her help.Mrs King: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that, Lingling. But Betty is visiting her grandmother. She won’t be back until tomorrow. Maybe you can try calling my friend, Jane. She works on the Friendship Helpline at school.Lingling: Thanks so much, Mrs King. May I have the number?Mrs King: You can call her on 58590808.Lingling: Thank you, Mrs King.Mrs King: You’re welcome, Lingling. I h ope my friend can help you.Now listen again and check.Mrs King: Hello!Lingling：Hello! Could I speak to Betty, please?Mrs King: I’m sorry, she’s not in at the moment.Lingling：Is that Mrs King?Mrs King: Yes, this is Betty’s mother. Is it important？Can I take a message?Lingling：Yes, please. This is Lingling, Betty’s classmate. I have a problem with my best friend and I need her help.Mrs King: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that, Lingling. But Betty is visiting her grandmother. She won’t be back until tomorrow. Maybe you can try calling my friend, Jane. She works on the Friendship Helpline at school.Lingling: Thanks so much, Mrs King. May I have the number?Mrs King: You can call her on 58590808.Lingling: Thank you, Mrs King.Mrs King: You’re welcome, Lingling. I hope my friend can help you.3Listen and read.Helpline: Hello, Friendship Helpline. Who’s calling, please?。