# UNIT 1
## What's the matter?
## section A
1a Look at the picture. Write the correct letter [a-m] for each part of the body.
1b Listen and look at the picture. Then number the names [1-5].
1c Look at the picture.What are the students' problems? Make conversations.
A: What's the matter with Judy?
B: She talked too much yesterday and didn't drink enough water. She has a very sore throat now.
2a. Listen and number the pictures [1-5] in the order you hear them.
2b. Listen again. Match the problems with the advice.
1.fever $\quad$ a.lie down and rest
2.stomachache $\quad$ b.drink some hot tea with honey
3.cough and sore throat $\quad$ c.see a dentist and get an X-ray
4.toothache $\quad$ d.take your temperature
5.cut myself $\quad$ e.put some medicine on it
2c Make conversations using the information in 2a and 2b.
A: What's the matter?
B: My head feels very hot.
A: Maybe you have a fever...
B:...
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 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 Man
At 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 onto the bus.
Thanks to Mr. Wang and the passengers, the man was saved by the doctors 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."
3d Read the passage again and check (√)the things that happened in the story.
1.____Wang Ping was the driver of bus No. 26 at 9:00 a.m. yesterday.
2.____Bus No. 26 hit an old man on Zhonghua Road.
3.____The old man had a heart problem and needed to go to the hospital right away.
4.____The passengers on the bus did not want to go to the hospital, so only Wang Ping went with the woman and old man.
5.____Some passengers helped to get the old man onto the bus.
6.____The old man got to the hospital in time.
3c Discuss the questions with a partner.
1.Why was Wang Ping surprised that the passengers agreed to go to the hospital with him?
2.Did the passengers think Wang Ping did the right thing? How do you know?
3.Do you agree that people often do not help others because they do not want to get into trouble? Why or why not?
Grammar Focus
| Whai's the matter? | I have a stomachache. | You shouldn't eat somuch next time. |
| :---: | :---: | :---: |
| What's the matter with Ben? | He hurt himself.He has asore back. | He should lie down and rest. |
| DO you have a fever? | yes,I do./No,I don't./I don't know. |
| Does he have a toothache? | Yse,he does. | He should see a dentist and get an X-ray. |
| What should she do? | She should take her temperature. |
| Should I put some medicine om it? | Yes,you should./No,you shouldn't. |
4a. Fill in the blanks and practice the conversations.
1.A:I hurt____when I played basketball yesterday. What____I do?
B:You____see a doctor and get an X-ray.
2.A:____the matter?
B:My sister and I____sore throats.____we go to school?
A:No, you____.
3.A:____Mike____a fever?
B:No, he____.He____a stomachache.
A:He____drink some hot tea.
4b Circle the best advice for these health problems. Then add your own advice.
1.Jenny cut herself. She should (get an X-ray / put some medicine on the cut).
My advice:____________________
2.Kate has a toothache. She should (see a dentist / get some sleep).
My advice:____________________
3.Mary and Sue have colds. They shouldn't (sleep / exercise).
My advice:____________________
4.Bob has a sore back. He should (lie down and rest / take his temperature).
My advice:____________________
4c One student mimes a problem. The other students in your group guess the problem and give advice.
| Name| Problem  |Adviece|
| :--- | :--- |:--- |
| Liu Peng| fall|ga home and rest
|   |   |   |
|   |   |   |
A: What's the matter? Did you hurt yourself playing soccer?
B: No, I didn't.
C: Did you fall down?
B: Yes, I did.
D: You should go home and get some rest. Section
## Section B
1a When these accidents happen,what should you do?Put the actions in order.
_____Put a bandage on it.
_____Run it under water.
_____Put some medicine on it.
_____Go to the hospital.
_____Get an X-ray.
_____Rest for a few days.
____Press the sides of your nose.
____Put your head down.
____Clean your face.
1b Listen to the school nurse. Check $(\checkmark)$ the problems you hear.
|prodlems || treatments|problems |Treatments|
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |:--- |
|Someone felt sick.|$(\checkmark)$ |b, c|Someone had a nosebleed.||
|Someone cut his knee.|||Someone hurt his back.||
|Someone had a fever.|||Someone got hit on the head.||
1c Listen again. Write the letter of each treatment next to the problems you checked in the chart above.
a. put a bandage on it
b. took his temperature
c. told him to rest
d. put some medicine on it
e. took him to the hospital to get an X-ray
f. told her to put her head down
1d Role-play a conversation between the nurse and the teacher. Use the information in 1b and 1c.
A: Who came to your office today?
B: First, a boy came in. He hurt himself in P.E. class.
A: What happened?
B: $\ldots$
2a Accidents or problems can sometimes happen when we do sports. Write the letter of each sport next to each accident or problem that can happen.
A=soccer $\quad$ B=mountain climbing $\quad$ C=swimming
____fall down $\quad$ ____have problems breathing $\quad$   ____get hit by a ball
____get sunburned $\quad$ ____cut ourselves $\quad$ ____hurt our back or arm
2b Read the passage and underline the words you don't know. Then look up the words in a dictionary and write down their meanings.
Finding the Order of Events
Writers descride events in a certain order.Finding the order of the events will help you understand what you are reading.
He Lost His Arm But 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 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.
|Words|Meanings|
| :--- | :--- |
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2c Read the statements and circle True, False or Don't Know.
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| :--- | :--- |:--- |:--- |
|1.Aron almost lost his life three times because of climbing accidents.|TRUE |FALSE| DON'T KNOW
|2.Aron had a serious accident in April 2003.|TRUE| FALSE| DON'T KNOW
|3.Aron ran out of water after three days.|TRUE| FALSE| DON'T KNOW
|4.Aron wrote his book before his serious accident.|TRUE| FALSE |DON'T KNOW
|5.Aron still goes mountain climbing.|TRUE |FALSE |DON'T KNOW
2d Read the passage again and answer the questions.
1.Where did the accident happen on April 26, 2003?
2.Why couldn't Aron move?
3.How did Aron free himself?
4.What did Aron do after the accident?
5.What does "between a rock and a hard place" mean?
2e Put the sentences in the correct order. Then use them to tell Aron's story to your partner. Try to add other details from the reading.
____On April 26, 2003, he had a serious mountain climbing accident.
____Aron loves mountain climbing and doesn't mind taking risks.
____Aron did not give up after the accident and keeps on climbing mountains today.
____He wrote a book about his experience.
____Aron lost half his right arm from the 2003 accident.
3a Imagine you are the school nurse and a student just had an accident or a health problem. Make notes about what he/she should and shouldn't do.
| Accident or health problem | He/She should | He/She shouldn't |
| :---: | :---: |
|   |   |
3b Write a conversation between the nurse and the student using the notes in 3a. Use the questions and phrases below to help you.
What's the matter?/What happened?/Are you OK?
No, I don't feel well./I feel .../I have a .../Should I ... ?
You should .../You shouldn't ...
fell down/got hit by .../cut myself/hurt my ...
Nurse:____________________________________
Student:____________________________________
Nurse:____________________________________
Student:____________________________________
Self Check
1 Write different health problems next to the body parts. Then write more health problems you know of.
Head:____________________________________
Back:____________________________________
Throat:____________________________________
Tooth:____________________________________
Stomach:____________________________________
Other problems:____________________________________
2 Put these questions and answers in order to make a conversation.
_____I hurt myself playing soccer. I have a sore leg. $\quad$  _____What should I do?
_____I think you should see a doctor and get an X-ray. $\quad$ _____OK, thanks. I'll do that now.
_____What's the matter? $\quad$ _____Oh, that doesn't sound good.
3 Write advice for these people.
1. Problem: Alan cut himself.
Advice:____________________________________
2. Problem: Cindy has a headache.
Advice:____________________________________
3. Problem: My cousins have bad colds.
Advice:____________________________________
4. Problem: Jack hurt his back playing volleyball.
Advice: ____________________________________
# UNIT 2
## I'll help to clean up the city parks.
## section A
Language Goal: Offer help
1a Look at the ways you could help people in the picture. Then list other ways.
Other ways you could help people
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
1b Listen and number the ways the boy and girl could help others.
______The girl could visit the sick kids in the hospital to cheer them up.
______The boy could give out food at the food bank.
______The girl could volunteer in an after-school study program to teach kids.
______The boy could help to clean up the city parks.
1c Practice the conversation in the picture above. Then make other conversations using the information in $1 b$.
2a A group of students are planning a City Park Clean-Up Day. Listen and check $(√)$ the things they are going to do to tell people about it.
2b Listen again. Fill in the blanks.
1.We need to ______ ______ ______a plan to tell people about the city park clean-up.
2.Clean-Up Day is only two weeks from now. We can't ______ ______making a plan.
3.We could ______ ______signs.
4.Let's make some notices, too. Then I'll ______them ______after school.
5.We could each______ ______10 students and ask them to come.
2c Make a conversation using the information in $2 a$ and $2 \mathrm{~b}$.
A: We need to come up with a plan for the City Park Clean-Up Day.
B: Let's have lunch first.
A: No, we need to start now. Clean-Up Day is only two weeks from now.
2d Role-play the conversation.
Helen: $\mathrm{Hi}$, 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: $\mathrm{Mm}$... 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. - I'll help to clean up the city parks.
3a Read the article. What do Mario and Mary volunteer to do?
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 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.
3b Read the article again and answer the questions.
1.Why do Mario and Mary volunteer to help others?
2.What do they say about volunteering?
3c Use infinitives to complete the sentences below.
1.Mario would like ______an animal doctor.
2.Mario works for an animal hospital because he wants______ about how______ for animals.
3.Mary decided ______for a job at an after-school reading program last year. She still works there now ______kids learn to read.
4.Mary has a dream job because she can do what she loves______.
Srammar Focus
| i'd like to help homeless peaple. | She decided to try out for a volunteer after-school reading program. |
| :---: | :---: |
| You could ask hospitals to let you visit the kids and cheer them up. | Mario believes it can help him to get his future dream job. |
| She volunteers there once a week to help kids learn to read. | I'm making some signs to put up around the school. |
4a Fill in the blanks with the phrasal verbs in the box.
put up
hand out
call up
cheer up
come up with
give out
put off
1.I want to ______my plan to work in an animal hospital until next summer. I'm too busy with my studies this year.
2.She hopes to ______at least five primary schools to ask if they need volunteers for their after-school programs.
3.Our class is trying to ______some ideas to ______sick children because they are often sad.
4.We decided to ______signs around the school and ______notices to tell students about the book sale. We will ______the money from the sale to homeless people.
4b Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs in the box.
help $\quad$ move $\quad$ do $\quad$ make $\quad$ visit $\quad$ spend
Most people today are only worried about getting good jobs ______lots of money. In their free time, they think about what ______for fun. 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 year ______to another place, like one of the countries in Africa, and help people there.
4c Complete the sentences with your own ideas. Use infinitives.
1.I'd like to volunteer________________________.
2.At 12:00 midnight, I called my friend__________________.
3.I'm very busy but $I$ could help________________________.
4.Summer vacation is coming, and I want__________________.
5.I want to travel alone. My parents told me (not) __________________.
## Section B
1a Match the sentences with similar meanings.
b 1. I've run out of it. $\quad$ a. I repaired it.
2.______I take after my mother. $\quad$ b. I don't have any more of it.
3.______I fixed it up. $\quad$ c. I'm similar to her.
4.______I gave it away. $\quad$ d. I didn't keep it.
1b Match the phrasal verbs with the nouns. Then make sentences with the phrases.
I gave away my bike to a children's home.
________________________________________________.
________________________________________________.
________________________________________________.
________________________________________________.
1c Listen and number the pictures [1-4] in the correct order.
1d Listen again. Circle $T$ for true or $F$ for false.
1.Jimmy fixes up broken bicycle parts, like wheels. T $\mathrm{T}$
2.Jimmy sells bikes. $T \quad F$
3.Jimmy takes after his mother.$\mathrm{T} \quad \mathrm{F}$
4.Jimmy has run out of money.$\mathrm{T} \quad \mathrm{F}$
1e Role-play a conversation between Jimmy and the reporter. Use the information in $1 \mathrm{c}$ and $1 \mathrm{~d}$.
A: What do you do, Jimmy?
B: I fix up ...
2a How do you usually thank someone who helps you? Discuss this with a partner.
2b Read the letter and answer the questions.
1.Who wrote the letter to Miss Li? Why?
2.What did Miss $\mathrm{Li}$ do?
Understanding Parts of Speech
Knowing what part of speech a word is (noun, verb, preposition, etc.) can help you understand the word's meaning.
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 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 Smith
2c Look at the list of words below. Circle the part of speech of each word and make your own sentences with these words.
1.group (adj. / n.)________________________
2.disabled ( adj. / adv. )________________________
3.difference ( adv. / n. )________________________
4.imagine (v. / n.)________________________
5.difficulties ( n. / adj. )________________________
6.normal ( adv. / adj. )________________________
7.training ( adv. / n. )________________________
8.kindness ( n. / v. )________________________
2d Use the information in the letter to make true sentences by matching the different parts.
2e Discuss the questions with a partner.
1.In what other ways do you think dogs are able to help people?
2.What other animals can we train to help people?
3a Look at these kinds of volunteer work. Can you add more? What would you like to do? Discuss it with a partner.
-Working in an old people's home
-Helping kids in an after-school program
-Being a guide at a museum
3b Write a letter or e-mail to the place you want to volunteer at.
Which volunteer job do you want to do?
What are your interests and hobbies?
How can these help you to do the job?
Why do you want to do the volunteer job?
I'd like to / I'm interested in / I want to volunteer as
I'm good at / I'm strong in / In my free time, I like to ... so I think I'd be good at this job.
I want to help out as a volunteer in your old people's home / school / museum / group because ...
I'm free to help in / on ...
Dear Sir or Madam,______________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Yours truly,
__________________
Self Check
1 Fill in each blank with a possible verb to make a phrasal verb.
1._____up $\quad$ 3._____away $\quad$ 5._____after
2._____off $\quad$ 4._____out of $\quad$ 6._____up with
2 Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrasal verbs or infinitives.
Last week, Jimmy, the Bike Boy _____of money _____old bikes.
He was unhappy, so everyone was trying _____him up. 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?
Language Goals:
Make polite requests;Ask for permission
1a Do you do these chores at home? Discuss them with your partner.
1.do the dishes $\quad$ 2. take out the rubbish $\quad$ 3. fold your clothes
4.sweep the floor $\quad$ 5.make your bed $\quad$ 6.clean the living room
1b Listen. Who will do these chores? Check ( $\checkmark)$ Peter's mother or Peter.
| Chores | Peter's mother | Peter |
| :---: | :---: | :---: |
| do the dishes |   |   |
| sweep the floor |   |   |
| take out the rubbish |   |   |
| make the bed |   |    |
| fold the clothes |   |   |
| clean the living room |   |   |
1c Make conversations about the chores in $1 \mathrm{a}$.
A: Could you please sweep the floor?
B: Yes, sure. Can you do the dishes?
A: Well, could you please do them?I'm going to clean the living room.
B: No problem.
2a Listen. Peter asks his father if he can do four things. What does his father say? Check (√) yes or no.
| Peter wants to ... | Peter's father says ... | His father's reasons |
| :---: | :---: | :---: |
| go out for dinner. | ______yes $\quad$ ______no | Ihave to do some work |
| go to the movies. | ______yes $\quad$ ______no | You have to clean your room. |
| stay out late. | ______yes $\quad$ ______no | I need to eat breakfast. |
| get a ride. | ______yes $\quad$ ______no | You have a basketball game. |
2b Listen again. Why does Peter's father say "no"? Draw lines to the reasons in the chart in $2 \mathrm{a}$.
2c Make conversations between Peter and his father.
A: Could I use your computer?
B: Sorry. I'm going to work on it now.
A: Well, could I watch TV?
B: Yes, you can, but first you have to clean your room.
2d Role-play the conversation.
Sister: Tony, 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 questions.
1.Why was Nancy's mom angry with her?
2.Did they solve the problem? How?
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.
3b Read the sentences below. Underline the sentences from the reading that mean the same thing.
1.Neither of us did any housework for a week.
2.My mom came over as soon as I sat down in front of the TV.
3.You're tired, but I'm tired, too.
3c Decide whether the underlined words in the sentences are verbs or nouns. Then write another sentence using the underlined word in the other form.
1.Could you take the dog for a walk? (noun) $\rightarrow$ I walked home from school. (verb)
2.Could I watch one show first?________________________
3.I can't work all day.________________________
4.You watch TV all the time.__________________
5."What happened?" she asked in surprise. __________________
Srammar Focus
| Could  go out for dinner with my friends? | Sure, that should be OK. |
| :---: | :---: |
| Could we get something to drink after the movie? | No, you can't. You have a basketball game tomorrow. |
| Could you please take the dog for a walk? | OK, but I want to watch one show first. |
| Could you please take out the rubbish? | Yes, sure. |
4a Write $R$ for requests and $P$ for permission. Then match each one with the correct response.
1.______Could I hang out with my friends after the movie?
2.______Could you please pass me the salt?
3.______Could I borrow that book?
4.______Could you help me do the dishes?
5.______Could you lend me some money?
a. Yes, here you are.
b. Hmm. How much do you need?
c. Yes, sure. No problem. I finished reading it last night.
d. Yes, but don't come back too late.
e. No, I can't. I cut my finger and I'm trying not to get it wet.
4b Fill in the blanks in the conversation.
A: I hate to ______chores.
B: Well, I hate some chores too, but I like other chores.
A: Really? Great!___I Iask you to ___me with some chores then?
B: What do you need help with?
A: ______you please______my clothes for me?
B: I don't want to do that! It's boring!
A: OK. Then ______you______ do the dishes for me?
B: Sure, no problem. But______ we go to the movies after that?
A: Sure. I'll finish my homework while you help me with the dishes. Then we can go to the movies.
4c Make a list of things your group needs to do for a camping trip. Then discuss who will do them and complete the chart.
A: Could you please bring a tent, Liu Chang?
B: Sure. And could you please ...?
C: Sorry, I can't.Ihave to ...
## Section B
1a What do teenagers ask their parents' permission for? What do parents ask their teenagers to do? Write parents or teenagers next to each phrase.
$\checkmark$ 1. buy some drinks and snacks teenagers $\quad$ ______5.go to the store
______2.borrow some money______ $\quad$ ______6.use your $\mathrm{CD}$ player______
______3.clean your room______ $\quad$ ______7.take out the rubbish______
______4.invite my friends to a party______ $\quad$
______8.make your bed______
1b Use the phrases in 1a to make conversations.
Parent: Could you clean your room?
Child: Yes, I can.
Child: Could I invite my friends to a party?
Parent: No, you can't have a party. You have a test on Monday.
1c Listen to a conversation between Sandy and her mom. Check $(\boldsymbol{V})$ the things in 1a that you hear.
1d Listen again. Fill in the chart.
|   | What are they going to do? |
| :---: | :---: |
| Sandy's mom |   |
| Sandy | invite her friends, |
| Sandy and Dave |   |
1e You are having a party. Ask your partner for help with these things:
go to the store $\quad$ buy drinks and snacks $\quad$ do the dishes
clean the living room $\quad$ take out the rubbish
A: Could you please take out the rubbish?
B: Yes, sure.
2a Discuss the questions with your partner.
1.What do you often do to help your parents at home?
2.Do you think kids should help out with chores at home?
2b The Sunday Mail magazine invited parents to write about whether they think young people should do chores at home. Read the following letters. Which one agrees and which one disagrees?
Skimming
This means looking quickly through a piece of writing to find the main idea without reading every word. It is still a good idea to read the first sentence in each paragraph a little more carefully.
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, when they get older, they will 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. Miller
Dear Sir,
I think it is important for children to learn how to do chores and help their parents with 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. Our neighbors' 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.
Mr. Smith
2c According to Ms. Miller and Mr. Smith, what are the pros and cons about kids doing chores?
| Pros | Cons |
| :---: | :---: |
| Doing chores helps to develop children's independence. | Housework is a waste of children's time. |
2d Write one sentence with each phrase from the letters.
1.a waste of time________________________
2.there is no need for ... to________________________
3.do not mind________________________
4.spend time on________________________
5.in order to________________________
6.it is not enough to________________________
7.the earlier ... the better________________________
2e Discuss the questions with a partner.
1.Which letter do you agree with? Why?
2.What would you say to the person who wrote the letter you don't agree with?
3a Do you think children should do some chores at home? Why or why not? Discuss this with a partner and take notes.
| Children should do chores because ... | Children should not do chores because ... |
| :---: | :---: |
|   |   |
3b Write a letter to the Sunday Mail and express your opinion.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I think/believe that________________________.
I agree/disagree that________________________.
I think it is fair/unfair for children to________________________.
I think children should/should not________________________.
because________________________.
For example, they should/should not________________________.
because________________________.
Yours truly,
________________________
Self Check
1 Make a list of chores using these verbs.
1.do________________________
2.clean________________________
3.make________________________
4.fold________________________
5.sweep________________________
6.take out________________________
2 Are these polite requests or permission? Write the numbers in the correct places in the chart.
1.Could you please do your homework?
2.Could I watch TV?
3.Could you take out the rubbish first?
4.Could I use your computer?
5.Could I leave now?
6.Could you come back before nine?
| Requests | Permission |
| :---: | :---: |
|   |   |
3 Use the questions in activity 2 to write a conversation.
A:________________________
B:________________________
# UNIT 4
## Why don't you tallk to your parents?
## Section A
Language Goals:
Talk about problems;Give advice
1a Look at these problems. Do you think they are serious or not? Write them in the appropriate box.
1.I have to study too much so I don't get enough sleep.
2.I have too much homework so I don't have any free time to do things I like.
3.My parents don't allow me to hang out with my friends.
4.I have too many after-school classes.
5.I got into a fight with my best friend.
| Serious | Not serious |
| :---: | :---: |
|   |   |
1b Listen and circle the problems you hear in 1a.
1c Look at the problems in 1a and make conversations.
A: What's wrong?
B: I'm really tired because I studied until midnight last night.
A: Why don't you go to sleep earlier this evening?
2a Listen. Peter's friend is giving him advice. Fill in the blanks with could or should.
Advice
1.You ______write him a letter. $(\quad)$
2.You ______call him up. $(\quad)$
3.You ______talk to him so that you can say you're sorry.$(\quad)$
4.You ______go to his house.$(\quad)$
5.You ______take him to the ball game.$(\quad)$
2b Listen again. Why doesn't Peter like his friend's advice? Write the letters (a-e) next to the advice in $2 \mathrm{a}$.
Why Peter doesn't like the advice
a. It's not easy.
b. I don't want to wait that long.
c. I don't want to surprise him.
d. I'm not good at writing letters.
e. I don't want to talk about it on the phone.
2c Role-play a conversation between Peter and his friend.
A: What's the matter, Peter?
B: I had a fight with my best friend. What should I do?
A: Well, you should call him so that you can say you're sorry.
2d 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 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 to let me 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 Thirteen
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 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 things will be better for you soon.
Robert Hunt
| Problems | Advice |
| :---: | :---: |
|  |   |
3b Do you agree or disagree with Mr. Hunt's advice? Why?
I agree/disagree with his advice because ...
3c Which words or phrases in the letters have the same or similar meanings as the following? Write a sentence using each word or phrase.
make sth. clear - explain $\quad$ Can you explain to me how to do this math problem?
talk-______ $\quad$ ______________________________
not allow -______ $\quad$ ______________________________
worried- ______ $\quad$ ______________________________
get along with- ______ $\quad$ ______________________________
Grammar Focus
| You look tired. What's the matter? | I studied until midnight last night so I didn't get enough sleep. |
| :---: | :---: |
| What should i do? | Why don't you forget about it? Although she's wrong it's not a bia deal. |
| What should he do? | He should talk to his friend so that he can say he's sorry. |
| Maybe you could go to his house. | I guess I could, but I don't want to surprise him. |
4a Fill in the blanks with although, so that or until.
1.A: What's wrong?
B: My sister borrows my clothes without asking. What should I do?
A: Well, you could tell her that this makes you angry____ she'll ask you next time.
2.A: I don't have any friends at my new school. What should I do?
B: ______you don't have any now, you will soon make some.
3.A: I'm worried about my school grades. What's your advice?
B: You shouldn't wait ______the last minute to study for a test.
4.A: Mike is my best friend, but he always copies my homework. What should I do?
B: ___ he's your best friend, you should still tell him that copying others' homework is wrong.
4b Write one piece of advice for each problem. Then compare your advice with your partner's and decide whether the advice is good or bad.
1.I'm very shy. Advice:____________
2.My sister and I fight all the time. Advice:____________
3.My sister spends all evening on the phone. Advice:____________
4.My cousin borrows my things without returning them. Advice:____________
5.My parents won't let me have a pet. Advice:____________
4c Choose one of the problems and ask your classmates for advice. Decide which classmate has the best advice.
A: My best friend is more popular than me. I want to be like him. What should I do?
B: You could try to be friendlier.
C: You should just be yourself.
Problems
You left your homework at home.
Your best friend is more popular than you.
You are afraid of speaking in front of people.
Your best friend does not trust you anymore.
Your parents always argue.
## Section B
1a What activities do you like to do to help lower your stress? Order them [ $[-8]$ with 1 being the most favorite thing you do to lower stress.
______play sports
______hang out with friends
______talk to parents or other family members
______spend time alone
______play computer games
______read books
______watch movies
______other:______________________________
1b Tell your partner about your answers in 1a.
1c Listen and check $(\checkmark)$ the problems Wei Ming talks about.
______My parents give me a lot of pressure about school.
______I don't get enough sleep.
______I don't have enough free time.
______I had a fight with my parents.
______I have to compete with my classmates at school.
1d Listen again. What advice does Alice give to Wei Ming? Fill in the blanks.
1.Although you may be ______with your parents, you should talk to them. Ask them why they give you so much______.
2.Life shouldn't just be about ______. Free time activities like ______and hanging out with friends are important, too.
3.You shouldn't ______with your classmates to get better grades. You should all be ______each other to improve.
1e What is your advice for Wei Ming? Tell your partner and say why.
A: I think Wei Ming should ...
B: Why?
A: Because ...
2a Check $(\checkmark)$ the after-school activities you and your classmates usually do.
______do homework $\quad$  ______use the Internet
______have after-school lessons $\quad$ ______hang out with friends
______watch movies $\quad$  ______play sports or exercise
2b 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?
Guessing the Meaning
When reading something for the first time, do not worry about words you do not know. Use the context to help you guess the meaning.
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 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."
2c Look at the words in bold in the article. Can you guess their meanings? Try to match them with the meanings below.
1.Keeps on happening__________________
2.Physical exercise and practice of skills__________________
3.Worries about things at home, school or work__________________
4.Usual or common__________________
5.Try to be the best or the first to finish something__________________
6.Getting better or bigger__________________
7.Looking for differences and similarities between things__________________
2d Read the article again and answer the questions.
1.Does Cathy Taylor think it's important for kids to join after-school activities?
2.Does Linda Miller agree with Cathy? What's her opinion?
3.Does Dr. Green agree with Cathy or Linda? What does she say?
2e Discuss the questions with your partner.
1.What do you think of after-school activities?
2.What should you do to relax?
3a A magazine interviewed some parents about after-school classes for} children. Read the opinions below and make notes on your own opinions.
Why should children take after-school classes?
1."After-school classes can help kids get into a good university."
2."I want my child to be a successful person."
3."It's good for children to start learning from a young age."
Your opinions
Agree:________________________
Disagree:________________________
3b Write a letter to the magazine to express your opinions on after-school classes for children. Use the following expressions to help you.
Try to write two paragraphs.
First, say if you agree or disagree.
Dear ...,
I don't really agree with ... because ...
Although some parents are right about ..., I think children should ...
Then, explain why.
In my opinion, it is important for children/parents to ...
I believe it is better if children/parents ... so that ...
Perhaps children/parents should/could ...
If children ..., they will..
Self Check
1 Fill in the blanks using until, so that or although.
1.You should eat more now______you won't be hungry later.
2.______you may not like to do chores, you should help your parents around the house.
3.You could save more money______you can buy a gift for your friend's birthday.
4.Kids shouldn't play computer games ______late at night. They should rest early.
5.______many people like to eat junk food, they should really eat more fruit and vegetables ______they can be healthy.
2 For each problem, choose the advice you agree with more. Then write your own advice.
1.My best friend and I had a fight, and now she won't speak to me.
A. You should keep trying to talk to her until she talks to you.
B. Why don't you wait a few more days before talking to her?
My advice:__________________________________________
2.My friend wants me to go to a party on the weekend, but I want to study for my exams next week.
A. Why don't you just go to the party? It'll help you to relax.
B. You should study for the exams because they're more important than a party.
My advice:__________________________________________
3.My brother watches television while I'm trying to study.
A. Why don't you tell him to do something quiet when you're studying?
B. You could tell him to turn down the TV.
My advice: __________________________________________
# UNIT 5
## What were you doing when the rainstorm came?
## Section A
Language Goals:
Talk about past events;Tell a story
1a Where were the people at the time of the rainstorm? Match the statements with the people in the picture.
1.______ I was in the library. $\quad$  3.______I I was on the street.
2.______I was in my house. $\quad$  4.______I was at the bus stop.
1b Listen to the TV report and circle the correct responses.
a. doing my homework / studying
b. playing basketball / reading
c. going to work / waiting for the bus
d. walking home / shopping
1c Talk about what the people in 1a were doing at the time of the rainstorm.
A: What was the girl doing at the time of the rainstorm?
B: She was ...
2a. Listen and number the pictures [1-5].
I so ______busy for ______the umbrella that I didn't see a car coming.
My alarm didn't go off so I ______up late.
I took a hot shower and______. some warm food.
I ______for the bus when it began to rain heavily.
I ______to the bus stop but I still missed the bus.
2b Listen again. Fill in the blanks in the sentences in 2a.
2c Use the information in $2 a$ to retell the story in a conversation between the boy and a TV reporter.
TV reporter: Tell us what happened yesterday morning.
Boy:
TV reporter: So, when the rainstorm suddenly came, what were you doing? Boy:
2d 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 taking a shower.
Mary: But then I called again at nine.
Linda: $\mathrm{Oh}$, 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 Together
Ben 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 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.
3b Complete the sentences using information from the passage.
1.When the news on TV was reported, strong winds ____________outside.
2.While Ben's mom was making sure the radio was working, his dad__________________.
3.Ben __________________when the heavy rain finally started.
4.When Ben __________________at 3:00 a.m., the wind__________________.
3c Discuss the questions with a partner.
"Although the storm broke many things apart, it brought families and neighbors closer together." What other things can bring people closer together? How can we help each other in times of difficulty?
## Grammar Focus
| What were you doing at eight last night? | I was taking a shower. |
| :---: | :---: |
| What was she doing at the time of the rainstorm? | She was doing her homework. |
| What was he doing when the rainstorm came? | He was reading in the library when the rainstorm came. |
| What was Ben doing when it began to rain heavily? | When it began to rain, Ben was helping his mom make dinner. |
| What was Jenny doing while Linda was sleeping? | While Linda was sleeping, Jenny was helping Mary with her homework. |
4a Look at the table and write sentences with both while and when.
| John | Mary |
| :---: | :---: |
| take photos | buy a drink |
| play the piano | leave the house |
| clean his room | turn on the radio |
| shop | take the car to the car wash |
While John was taking photos, Mary bought a drink.
John was taking photos when Mary bought a drink.
4b Fill 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 about a 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.
4c What were you doing at these times last Sunday? Fill in the chart. Then ask your partner.
A: What were you doing at nine o'clock last Sunday morning?
B: I was sleeping. How about you?
A: I was doing my homework.
B: You're kidding!
|   | You | Your partner |
| :---: | :---: | :---: |
| 9:00 a.m. |   |   |
| 11:30 a.m. |   |   |
| 4:00 p.m. |   |   |
| 9:00 p.m. Section |   |   |
## Section B
1a Think of a time when you were late for or couldn't go to an event. What was the event? What was the reason why you were late or couldn't go? Tell your partner the story.
1b Listen and write short answers to the questions.
1.What event happened at the school yesterday?
________________________________________________
2.Who missed the event?
________________________________________________
3.Which team won at the event?
________________________________________________
1c Listen again. Number the events [1-6] in the order they happened.
______Kate saw a dog by the side of the road.
______Kate got to the bus stop.
______Kate called the Animal Helpline.
1 Kate left the house.
______Kate waited for someone to walk by.
______Kate realized her bag was still at home.
1d Talk about why Kate missed the school basketball competition. Student $A$ begins a sentence with while or when. Student $B$ completes the sentence.
A: When the school basketball competition started ...
B: When the school basketball competition started, Kate was still making her way to school.
2a Look at the pictures and title in the passage. What do you think the passage is about?
2b Read the passage and answer the questions.
1.What are the two events in the passage?
2.When did they happen?
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.
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 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 of the window and realized that it was true. I was so scared that I could hardly think clearly after that."
2c Read the passage again. Are the following statements true (T) or false (F), or is the information not given (NG)?
______1.Everyone in America remembers who killed Dr. King.
______2.Robert Allen was eating lunch when Dr. King was killed.
______3.Robert's parents were shocked to hear the news.
______4.Kate Smith was watching a movie when a plane hit the World Trade Center.
______5.Kate didn't think her friend was telling the truth about the event.
2d Underline sentences from the passage with similar meanings to the ones below.
1.Not everyone will remember who killed him, but they can remember what they were doing when they heard that he got killed.
2.No one said anything for the rest of dinner.
3.September 11,2001 - the date alone means something to most people in the US.
4.I had trouble thinking clearly after that because I was very afraid.
2e How much do you remember about the events in the passage? Test your partner.
A: When did Dr. Martin Luther King die?
B: He died on ...
3a Make notes about an event you remember well.
What was the event? $\quad$ ____________
When did it happen? $\quad$ ____________
Where did it happen? $\quad$ ____________
What were you doing? $\quad$ ____________
What were your friends doing? $\quad$ ____________
Why was it important? $\quad$ ____________
Why do you remember this event? $\quad$ ____________
3b Write a short article about the important event in 3a. Try to write three paragraphs.
First, write about the event (when and where it happened).
Next, write about what you and some of your friends were doing when this event happened.
Then, write about why this event was important.
An important event that I remember well was ______. It happened in/ on ____________at/in____________.
When I heard the news of this event/ When this event happened, I was ____________.My friends were____________.
This event is very important to me because ____________./I remember this event well because____________.
Self Check
1 Fill in the blanks with when or while.
1.______I was walking home from school, I saw a strange light in the sky. But___ I pointed it out to my friend, it went away.
2.______I told my older brother about the strange light in the sky, he just laughed and didn't believe me.
3.______my brother was laughing, the television news reported that other people had seen the light as well.
2 Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words in brackets.
When 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!
# UNIT 6
## An old man tried to move the mountains.
## Section A
Language Goal:Tell a story
1a Match the story titles with the pictures [a-d].
______Journey to the West $\quad$ ______Yu Gong Moves a Mountain
______Hou Yi Shoots the Suns $\quad$ ______Nu Wa Repairs the Sky
1b Listen and check $(\checkmark)$ the facts you hear. Which story are Anna and Wang Ming talking about?
______The two mountains were very high and big.
______A very old man tried to move the mountains.
______A man told Yu Gong that he could never do it.
1c Discuss the questions with your partner.
1.How does the story begin?
2.What happened next?
3.Where would they put all the earth and stone from the mountains?
2a. Listen and number the pictures $[1-4]$ in order to tell the story.
2b Listen again and circle the words you hear.
1.A man saw Yu Gong and his (children / family) when they were working on moving the mountains.
2.He told Yu Gong he could never do it because he was old and (poor / weak).
3.As soon as the man finished (talking / speaking), Yu Gong said that his family could continue to move the mountains after he died.
4.Finally, a god was so moved by Yu Gong that he sent (two / three) gods to take the mountains away.
5.This story reminds us that you can never (know / see) what's possible unless you try to make it happen.
2c Look at the pictures in $2 \mathrm{a}$ and tell the story in your own words.
2d Role-play the conversation.
Teacher: So what do you think about the story of Yu Gong?
Wang Ming: I think it's really interesting. Yu Gong found a good way to solve his problem.
Claudia: Really? I think it's a little bit silly. It doesn't seem very possible to move a mountain.
Wang Ming: But the story is trying to show us that anything is possible if you work hard! Yu Gong kept trying and didn't give up.
Claudia: Well, I still don't agree with you. I think we should try to find other ways to solve a problem.
Wang Ming: But what could Yu Gong do instead of moving the mountains?
Claudia: 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.
1.Which book is talked about?
2.Who is the main character?
3.What is he like?
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 man. 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.
3b Read the passage again and complete the chart about the Monkey King.
| What he can do | What he cannot do |
| :---: | :---: |
|   |   |
3c Complete the sentences below with phrases from the passage.
1.Journey to the West is a ______Chinese book. It tells one of the most popular stories in China.
2.When the English TV program Monkey ______in 1979 , Western children ______this wonderful story.
3.The Monkey King can______ to his body. He is able to ______different animals and objects.
4.The Monkey King______ make his magic stick small or large.
Grammar Focus
| How does the story begin? | Once upon a time, there was a very old man .. |
| :---: | :---: |
| What happened next? | As soon as the man finished talking, Yu Gonq said that his family could continue to move the mountains after he died. |
| Why was Yu Gong trying to move the mountains? | Because they were so big that it took a long time to walk to the other side. |
| Who is the Monkey King? | He is the main character in Journey to the West. |
| What can't the Monkey King do? | He cannot turn himself into a man unless he can hide his tail. |
4a. Fill in the blanks with unless, as soon as or so ... that.
1.______ her father died, the stepsisters made her do all the chores.
2.She was______ busy______ she had no time to make a dress for the party.
3.The mice knew that ______they helped her make a dress, she would not be able to go to the party.
4.______ the prince saw her, he fell in love with her.
5.The prince knew that ______the girl's foot could fit the shoe, it was not the right girl.
6.The new couple were______happy ______they couldn't stop smiling when they got married.
4b Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.
The Monkey King is the main character from the famous Chinese story Journey to the West. He 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, he thinks of ways to fight them. He can ______(turn) himself into different animals and objects. But unless he can hide his tail, he cannot make himself a human. Children all over the world ______(love) the Monkey King!
4c Tell your partner about your favorite story.
My favorite story is ...
It is interesting because ... Section
## Section B
1a Match the words with the letters in the pictures 1c
______gold ______emperor
______silk ______underwear
1b Listen and number the pictures $[1-5]$ in 1c.
1c Listen again and fill in the blanks.
When the emperor ______at himself, he only ______his underwear.
Nobody wanted to soundstupid. But suddenly, a
young boy______,"Look! The emperor isn'______any clothes!"
The emperor had to______them silk and gold, but they______everything for themselves. They weretrying to cheat the emperor.
This story is about an emperor who loved______.
Two______came to the city to make special clothes for the emperor.
1d Use the pictures in 1c to tell the story.
Once upon a time, there was an emperor ...
2a A fairy tale is an old, traditional story. Do you know what these fairy tales are about?
2b Read the first paragraph of Hansel and Gretel. Think about how the fairy tale will continue. Then read the rest of the story.
Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel lived near a 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 he left the children to die in the forest, the whole family would die. Gretel heard this, and Hansel made a plan to save himself and his sister.
SCENE ONE:________________________
Gretel: Did you hear our stepmother planning to kill us?
Hansel: Don't worry! I have a plan to save us.
Gretel: How can you save us?
Hansel: Be quiet! I'm going outside to get something in the moonlight.
Now, go to sleep.
SCENE TWO:________________________
Wife: Get up, lazy children!
Husband: Yes, dears. You must come with me to the forest to get wood.
Wife: Here's some bread. Don't eat it until you get to the forest.
SCENE THREE:________________________
Gretel: Hansel, what are you doing?
Hansel: I'm dropping white stones along the way. Unless I do, we'll be lost.
Tonight, when the moon is shining bright, we'll be able to see the stones.
SCENE FOUR:________________________
Wife: You bad children! What a long time you slept in the forest!
Husband: We thought you were never coming back.
Wife: $\quad$ Now, go to bed. As soon as you wake up, you must go to the forest with your father.
Hansel: What, again? I want to go out to look at the moon.
Wife: No. You can't go out now.
SCENE FIVE:________________________
Gretel: What can we do? You have no more stones.
Hansel: I'll drop pieces of bread. As soon as the moon rises, we can follow them instead.
SCENE SIX:________________________
Gretel: I can't see any bread on the ground. Maybe it was the birds.
Hansel: Never mind! Just keep walking. Unless we do, we won't find our way out.
SCENE SEVEN:________________________
Gretel: Hansel, we're really lost!
Hansel: Listen! That bird's song is so beautiful that we should follow it.
Gretel: Look! It's leading us to that wonderful house made of bread, cake and candy.
Hansel: Let's eat part of the house!
(Then they hear an old woman's voice from inside the house.)
Voice: Who is that? Who is brave enough to eat my house?
2c Match each description below with the correct scene.
A. The children get lost.
B. The children wake up.
C. The children cannot find the pieces of bread.
D. Gretel learns about Hansel's plan.
E. The children surprise the parents.
F. Hansel has to change his plan.
G. The children learn that something bad is going to happen.
2d Read the play again and answer the questions.
1.Why does the wife tell her husband to leave the children in the forest?
2.What does Hansel go out to get?
3.Why does he do this in the moonlight?
4.How do Hansel and Gretel find their way home?
5.Why do Hansel and Gretel get lost the second time?
2e Act out the play in groups of four.
3a Write some key words from each scene. Then discuss your answers with your partner.
Scene 1: plan, kill, save, ...
Scene 2:__________________
Scene 3:__________________
Scene 4:__________________
Scene 5:__________________
Scene 6:__________________
Scene 7:__________________
3b Complete the summary of the play.
Gretel 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 to 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.
Self Check
1 Use your own ideas to complete the sentences.
1.We will be late unless ...
2.You won't be successful unless ...
3.As soon as I got to the bus stop ...
4.Bill opened his book as soon as ...
5.The movie was so touching that ...
6.The boy was so excited that ...
2 Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words in brackets.
Once upon a time, there ______(be) an emperor. $\mathrm{He}$ ______(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 for 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?
## Section A
Language Goal:Talk about geography and nature
1a  Match the facts you know.
| Qomolangma | about $9,600,000$ square kilometers in size |
| :---: | :---: |
| The Sahara | 1,025 meters deep |
| The Caspian Sea | 6,671 kilometers long |
| The Nile | $8,844.43$ meters high |
1b Listen and complete the sentences.
1.Qomolangma is ______than any other mountain in the world.
2.The Sahara is ______desert in the world.
3.The Caspian Sea is ______of all the salt lakes.
4.The Nile is______ river in the world.
1c Use the information in $1 \mathrm{~b}$ to make conversations.
A: What is the highest mountain in the world?
B: Qomolangma.
2a Listen and number the facts [1-4] in the order you hear them.
6,300 $\quad$ 5,000 $\quad$ 5,464 $\quad$ 300
______The Yangtze River is about ______kilometers long and the Yellow River ______is kilometers long.
______China has the biggest population in the world. It's a lot bigger than the population of the US.
______China is over ______years old. It has a much longer history than the US. The US is not even ______years old.
______China is almost as big as the US, and it is the biggest country in Asia.
2b Listen again and fill in the blanks in $2 a$ with the numbers in the box.
2c Make conversations using the information in $2 a$.
A: Did you know that China is one of the oldest countries in the world?
B: Yes, I did. It's much older than my country.
2d 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 their part of the country. As you can see, it's quite tall and wide. As far as I know, there are no other 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.
Paragraph 1 Spirit of climbers
Paragraph 2 Achievements of climbers
Paragraph 3 Facts and dangers
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, Qomolangma 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 that people want to challenge themselves in the face of difficulties. The spirit of these climbers shows 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.
3b Read the article again and complete the chart.
| Paragraph 1 | Paragraph 2 | Paragraphs 1 \& 3 |
| :---: | :---: | :---: |
| List four dangers for dimbers | List three achievements | List four comparisons |
| thick clouds | 1953-Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary were the first to reach the top | most dangerous sport |
3c Answer the questions using information from the article.
1.Where are the Himalayas?
2.How high is Qomolangma?
3.Why do so many people try to climb this mountain even though it is dangerous?
4.What does the spirit of the climbers tell us?
4a. Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words in the box. rivers in the world.
big $\quad$ much $\quad$ popular $\quad$ long $\quad$ old $\quad$ high
1.The Amazon River is one of the ______It's a little ______than the Yangtze River.
2.Qomolangma is $8,844.43$ meters ______. It's one of the most ______places for serious mountain climbers.
3.No ocean in the world is as______ as the Pacific Ocean.
4.Although Japan is______ than Canada, it is ______smaller.
4b Write two comparisons about two topics. Write true facts.
e.g. Two rivers: the Yangtze River and the Amazon River
The Yangtze River is almost as long as the Amazon River.
The Amazon is longer than the Yangtze, but the Yangtze is the longest river in China
Two cities:____________and____________
1.________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________
Two animals:____________and____________
1.________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________
4c Write five questions using comparisons. Then ask your partner your questions.
1.What is the highest building in our city?
2.________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________
4.________________________________________________
5.________________________________________________
## Section B
1a Compare facts about these two animals. Use the language in the box to help you make sentences.
Elephant
- is $350 \mathrm{~cm}$ tall
- weighs 5,000 kilos
- eats 150 kilos of food a day
Panda
- is $150 \mathrm{~cm}$ tall (standing on two legs)
- weighs 100 kilos
- eats 10 kilos of food a day
Example sentence:
This elephant weighs many times more than this panda. (200 cm taller/shorter, weigh much more/less, eat much more/less, eat many times more)
1b Listen and check $(\checkmark)$ the numbers you hear.
______100 $\quad$ ______16 $\quad$ ______ 20 $\quad$ ______ 50
______120 $\quad$  √ 0.1  $\quad$ ______0.2 $\quad$  ______150
1c Listen again and complete the sentences.
1.At birth, a baby panda is about ______to______ kilos.
2.At birth, a baby panda is about______ $\mathrm{cm}$ long.
3.A baby panda is not black. It is ______and it has no______.
4.A panda can live up to ______to ______years.
1d Take turns telling your classmates about pandas.
A: A baby panda cannot see.
B: An adult panda weighs many times more than a baby panda.
2a Talk about pandas in your class. Use these words to help you.
$\begin{array}{llllll}\text { big } & \text { bamboo } & \text { zoo } & \text { popular } & \text { cute } & \text { black and white } \\ \text { Sichuan } & \text { famous } & \text { endangered } & \text { beautiful } & \text { forest } & \text { protect }\end{array}$
2b Read the article to find out what these numbers mean:$10,12,300,2,000$.
It is 8:30 a.m. at the Chengdu Research Base. Panda keepers are preparing 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 to them with excitement and some of the young pandas even walk into their friends and fall over!
Lin Wei, one of the panda keepers, says, "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." In fact, many people around the world love these black and white animals. Pandas have become so popular that they are now a symbol of China.
Scientists say there are now fewer than 2,000 pandas living in the forests. Another 300 or so live in zoos or research centers in China and other countries. Pandas do not have many babies, maybe only one every two years. The babies often die from illnesses 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 these forests. As the forests get smaller and other human activities cause more problems, pandas cannot find enough to eat and they are having fewer babies.
An education program in Chengdu teaches children about pandas and other endangered wild animals. They send people to schools to tell children about the importance of saving these animals. And the Chinese government is trying hard to help save the pandas. Scientists are doing research to better understand the habits of pandas. We all hope that in the future there will be a lot more pandas.
2c Read the article again and write short answers to the questions.
1.What is Lin Wei's job?__________________
2.What do the baby pandas have for breakfast?__________________
3.Why are pandas endangered?__________________
4.What does the education program in Chengdu do?__________________
5.Why are scientists doing research? __________________
2d Complete the sentences using words from the passage.
1.The panda ______at the Chengdu Research Base are awake early in the morning to______
2.In ______, pandas have become so ______that they are now a symbol of China.
3.Adult pandas do not have babies very ______,and some of the babies only live for a short time because of______.
4.A special program in Chengdu teaches______about why pandas are______.
5.The Chinese government is helping to______ the pandas. Scientists also want to better ______the habits of pandas.
2e What other ways do you think children can help to save the pandas?
3a Read the following words and phrases about whales. Put them in the correct place in the chart.
Humans catch whales for meat, fat and oil
Eat small fish and other sea life
$\&$ Jump high out of the water
Rules on whale protection
Huge
Water pollution Live in the sea
Some kinds have teeth
Learn more about whales
Stop putting rubbish into the sea
Sing songs
* Whale parts sold to make things
like candles and soap
| What do they look like? |   |
| :---: |
| Where do they live? |   |
\begin{tabular}{|l|l|}
\hline  & \\
\hline  & \\
\hline What do they eat? & \\
\hline What can they do? & \\
\hline $\begin{array}{l}\text { Why do some of them have } \\
\text { to be protected? }\end{array}$ \\
\hline How can we protect them? & \\
\hline
\end{tabular}
3b Write a paragraph about whales and why they need to be protected. Use the information in 3a. Then make a poster.
Whales are ... They live in ... They eat ... They can ...
One interesting fact is ... Another interesting fact is ...
Some kinds of whales are in danger because ...
We should protect whales from ...
I think people should/shouldn't ...
Self Check
1 Complete the chart.
| Adjectives | Comparatives | Superlatives |
| :---: | :---: | :---: |
| high |   |   |
| dangerous |   |   |
| long |   |   |
| popular |   |   |
2 Match verbs and objects. Then add one more object to each list.
| Verbs | Objects |
| :---: | :---: |
| 1. reach | a. my life, my money, ...   |
|  2. achieve |  b. the top of a mountain, the library, $\ldots$  |
| 3. risk | c. my dream, success, ...   |
3 Circle the correct word and/or fill in the blank with the correct form of the word in brackets for each sentence.
1.An elephant weighs ( few / many ) times more than a dog.
2.An adult panda can eat ( much / a little ) more than a cat.
3.Canada is a (little / lot ) less____ (crowded) than China.
4.A tiger is ( much / a little ) ___ (strong) than a man.
# UNIT 8
## Have you read Treasure Island yet?
## Section A
Language Goal:
Talk about recent events and experiences
1a Have you heard of these books? Check $(\checkmark)$ the ones you know.
______Alice in Wonderland $\quad$ ______Little Women
______Treasure Island $\quad$ ______Oliver Twist
______Robinson Crusoe  $\quad$ ______Tom Sawyer
1b Listen and complete the chart.
1c Practice the conversation. Then talk about the other books in $1 \mathrm{a}$.
A: Have you read Little Women yet?
B: No, I haven't. Have you?
A: Yes, I've already read it.
B: What's it like?
A: It's fantastic.
2a Listen. Who has read these books? Circle the names.
1.Treasure Island Mark / Tina
2.Oliver Twist Mark / Tina
3.Robinson Crusoe Mark / Tina
4.Tom Sawyer Mark / Tina
2b Listen again and write $T$ for true and $F$ for false.
1.Oliver Twist is about a boy who goes out to sea and finds an island full of treasures.
2.Robinson Crusoe is a classic.
3.Tina thinks that Treasure Island is a fantastic book.
4.Tom Sawyer is about a boy who lives in the United Kingdom.
2c Use the information in $2 \mathrm{a}$ and $2 \mathrm{~b}$ to talk about the books.
A: Has Tina read Treasure Island?
B: Yes, she has. She thinks it's fantastic.
A: What's it about?
B: It's about ...
2d Role-play the conversation.
Amy: Steve, have you decided yet which book to write about for English class?
Steve: Yes, Little Women. I've already finished reading it!
Amy: Wow, you're fast! What's it about?
Steve: It's about four sisters growing up. It was really good, so I couldn't put it down. Which book did you choose?
Amy: I chose Treasure Island, but I haven't finished reading it yet. I'm only on page 25.
Steve: Have you at least read the back of the book to see what it's about?
Amy: Yes, I have. It looks interesting.
Steve: You should hurry up. The book report is due in two weeks.
Amy: Yes, I know. I’ll read quickly.
3a Read the passage 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, took, 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 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.
3b Read the passage again. Find words that have these meanings.
1.You can use these to shoot things:__________________
2.Something you use to travel in the sea:__________________
3.A piece of land in the middle of the sea:__________________
4.You can use these to cut things:__________________
5.Signs left behind by someone or something:__________________
3c Correct the sentences.
1.Robinson Crusoe arrived on the island with enough food and drink.
2.Friday made a small boat.
3.Robinson had some food and tools when he first arrived on the island.
4.Robinson used the ship to build his house.
5.Friday saw some marks of another man's feet on the beach.
6.Robinson tried to kill the two men.
Have you read Little Women yet? Yes, I have./No, I haven't.
Has Tina read Treasure Island yet? Yes, she has. She thinks it's fantastic.
Have you decided which book to write about yet? Yes, I have. I've already finished reading it. It was really good.
4a. Use the words in brackets to complete the conversations.
1.A: Would you like something to drink?
B: No, thanks. I've just drunk some tea . (just/drink some tea)
2.A: I heard you lost your key. ________________________? (find)
B: No, not yet.
3.A: Do you know when Tom is leaving?
B: ________________________. (already/leave)
A: When ____________________________________? (leave)
B: This morning.
4.A: Is your sister going to the movies with us tonight? B: No.__________________ . (already/see the film)
5.A: What do your parents think about our plan?
B: I ______________________________. (not/tell them/yet)
4b Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words in brackets.
Sally ______(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!
4c Complete the chart with information about you and a friend.
A: What books have you already read?
B: I've already read Tom Sawyer and Harry Potter.
A: What do you think of them?
B: Well, I think Harry Potter was exciting, but Tom Sawyer was a bit boring.
|   | You | Your friend | Comments |
| :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Books I have already read |   |   |   |
| Movies I have already seen |   |   |   |
| Songs I have already heard  |   |   |   |
## Section B
1a Who is your favorite singer or musician? Tell your partner why you like him or her.
1b Listen to a conversation between Alex and Dave. Write $A$ for Alex or $D$ for Dave next to each opinion.
1C Listen again and take notes.
| Band name |   |
| :---: | :---: |
| Country |   |
| Number of people in the band |   |
| Kind of music |   |
| Why Alex and Dave like to listen | Alex: |
| Why Alex and Dave like to listen | Dave: |
1d Ask your friends and parents what kind of music they listen to and why. How does the music make them feel?
2a Discuss the questions with a partner.
1.Do you have a favorite singer or band?
2.Do you have a favorite song?
3.What facts do you know about your favorite singer, band or song?
2b 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 read a lot about the place and done some research on it. She knows that there is the Country Music Hall of Fame and 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!"
Country Music Fact Sheet
Where it is from:________________________
What kind of music it is:______________________________
A famous country music place in Nashville:________________________
A famous country music singer:________________________
The number of records he has sold:________________________
2c Read the passage again and underline the main ideas. Then use the underlined text to write short answers to the questions below.
First paragraph
Who is Sarah?
Where is she from?
What does she like?
Second paragraph
What is country music?
What is country music about?
Third paragraph
What is Sarah's dream?
Who is Garth Brooks?
2d Use the notes you made in $2 \mathrm{c}$ to write a short summary of the passage. Write no more than 100 words.
2e Close your book. What facts can you remember about country music? Tell a partner. What other facts would you like to know about country music? Make a list of questions.
3a Think of a singer or writer you know well. Make a list of facts about him/her. Think of the following:
1.Who is the singer/writer?
2.When did the singer/writer first become famous?
3.How and why did he/she first become famous?
4.What famous songs/books has he/she recorded/written? When?
5.How many CDs/books has he/she sold?
6.How did you find out about him/her?
7.Is he/she still popular today?
8.Have you introduced this singer/writer to others?
9.How do you feel about his/her music/books?
10.Have you ever played/sung his/her songs yourself?
3b Write an article about the singer or writer. Here are some words and phrases you can use.
the first line in the song/book  $\quad$ the book/song was written/recorded by
enjoyed success in $\quad$ successful song/CD/book
I listen to this song/read this book when ...
The song/book makes me feel ...
Self Check
1 Fill in the blanks with the correct words in the box.
down $\quad$ of $\quad$ about $\quad$ back $\quad$ up
1.What do you think ______this dress? Do you think it looks good on me?
2.The little boy was so hungry that he didn't put his spoon ______at all. He just kept on eating.
3.She grew ___ in a small town, although she lives in a big city now.
4.For homework, our teacher told us to write______ our summer vacation.
5.At the end of the day, the bus brought us ______to our school.
2 Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words in brackets.
1.I ______(join) the book club last month and I ______(read) five books already.
2.I only ______(start) taking French classes last week and I ______(learn) 50 French words already.
3.Tony ______(buy) a pop music $\mathrm{CD}$ yesterday but he______ (listen) to it yet.
4.They ______(listen) to many songs by The Beatles, but they cannot ______(sing) any of them.
5.She (see) the newspaper on the table this morning, but she ______(have) any time to read it yet.
3 Make a list of the things you have done and the ones you haven't done yet this week. Then ask two other students.
|   | You | student's name | student's name |
| :---: | :---: | :---: |:---: |
| Things I have done | science homework, |   |   |
| Things I haven't done |   |   |   |
# UNIT 9
## Have you ever been to a museum?
## Section A
Language Goal:Talk about past experiences
1a Which of these places would you like to visit? Rank them from 1 (most) to 6 (least).
$\begin{array}{lll}\text { space museum } & \text { history museum } & \text { art museum } \\ \text { water park } & \text { zoo } & \text { amusement park }\end{array}$
1b Listen. Have these students ever been to these places? Check $(\boldsymbol{V})$ the boxes.
\begin{tabular}{l|c|c|c|c|c|}
& $\begin{array}{c}\text { Science } \\
\text { museum }\end{array}$ & $\begin{array}{c}\text { History } \\
\text { museum }\end{array}$ & $\begin{array}{c}\text { Art } \\
\text { museum }\end{array}$ & $\begin{array}{c}\text { Nature } \\
\text { museum }\end{array}$ & $\begin{array}{c}\text { Space } \\
\text { museum }\end{array}$ \\
\hline Claudia & & & & & \\
\hline Sarah & $\boldsymbol{v}$ & & & & \\
\hline
\end{tabular}
1c Ask and answer questions about the places in $1 \mathrm{~b}$.
A: Let's go somewhere different today.
B: OK. Where do you want to go?
A: Have you ever been to the space museum?
B: No, I haven't. How about you?
A: $\ldots$
2a  Look at the map of the town. Listen and circle the places you hear.
2b Listen again and circle $T$ for true or $F$ for false.
2c Look at the map in $2 a$ and make conversations about the places.
A: Have you ever been to the space museum?
B: Yes, I have. How about you?
A: No, I haven't.
B: Oh, it's fantastic. Let's go tomorrow.
A: O K$. How are we going to get there?
B: We can take the subway.
2d 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 talk about?
2.What do you think is the most interesting thing about each museum?
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 toimprove to ilets 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.
3b Read the article again and answer the following questions.
1.What does Ken say about the American Computer Museum?
2.What can we learn at the International Museum of Toilets?
3.Why is the Hangzhou National Tea Museum a nice place to enjoy tea?
3c Which of the underlined words in the passage have the following meanings?
make (something) better  $\quad$ quiet
become better $\quad$ made
uncommon $\quad$ quick
Have you ever been to a science museum? $\quad$ Yes, I've been to a science museum.I  $\quad N o$, I've never been to a science museum.
Have you ever visited the space museum? $\quad$ Yes, I have. I went there last year/ No, I haven't.
I've been to the art museum many times. $\quad$ $\mathrm{Me}$, too. And I've also visited the nature museum.
I've never been to a water park. $\quad$ Me neither.
4a Put the correct forms of the verbs in the blanks.
1.A: Do you want ______(come) to the space museum?
B: No, I've already ______(be) there three times.
2.A: Have you ______(see) the robots at the science museum?
B: Yes, I ______(go) there last weekend.
3.A: Let's ______(spend) the day at the zoo.
B: Well, I've already happy
______(be) there a couple of times, but I'm happy ______(go) to the art museum?
4.A: How about ______(go) to the art museum? There are some special German paintings there right now.
B: Sure. When do you want ______(go)?
5.A: Have you ever  ______(visit) the history museum?
B: No, I've never  ______(be) there.
4b Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets. Most 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.
4c Answer the survey questions and then ask your partner.
| Have you ever ... | You | Your partner |
| :---: | :---: | :---: |
| been to another province in China? |   |   |
| lost something important? |   |   |
|   |   |   |
|   |   |   |
|   |   |   |
## Section B
1a Match the pictures with the names.
______the Terracotta Army
______the Great Wall
______the Bird's Nest
______the Palace Museum
1b Listen to a student interviewing a foreign student. Check $(\checkmark)$ the questions you hear.
______Have you visited the Palace Museum?
______Have you been to the Great Wall?
______Have you been to the Bird's Nest?
______Have you seen the Terracotta Army?
______Have you tried Chinese food?
1c Listen again and take notes.
Name:______________________________________________________
Country:______________________________________________________
How long in China:______________________________________________________
Places visited:______________________________________________________
Food:______________________________________________________
1d What places have you been to? Ask your partner.
Have you visited ...?
Have you been to ...?
Have you seen ...?
Have you tried ...?
2a What do you know or want to know about Singapore? Discuss it with your group.
2b Read the article. How many reasons can you find for visiting Singapore?
Making Notes
After reading, write down three or more things you have learned. We always remember things better if we take time to reflect.
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, 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 go to 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 far from China!
2c The statements below are false. Use information from the article to correct them.
1.Most people in Singapore only speak English.
2.It is not easy to get many different kinds of good food in Singapore.
3.It is better to see lions and tigers during the daytime because they will probably be awake.
4.It is best to visit Singapore in the autumn.
2d Fill in the conversation about Singapore using the information from the article.
A: I'm going to Singapore next week.______ you ever______ there before?
B: Yes, I've ______to Singapore many times. It's my favorite country to visit in ______Asia.
A: What languages do people______there?
B: Mostly Chinese and______.
A: What about the food? Is it good?
B: It's excellent!______you ever tried Indian food? Indian food is really good in Singapore.
A: I see. Have you______ heard of the Night Safari? Someone told me to go there.
B: Yes! I ______been to the Night Safari. It was really exciting to the animals in the dark.
A: And is it always______in Singapore?
B: All ______round! It's always summer there!
2e Make notes about Singapore. Write down anything that you remember. Do not look at the article.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
3a Make a list of facts about your hometown or a place you have been to. Think about these topics.
Size and location:________________________________________
Population:________________________________________
Weather:________________________________________
History:________________________________________
Places to visit:________________________________________
Things to eat:________________________________________
3b Write an article to advertise your hometown or a place you have been to. Have you ever tried/seen/been ...?
If you ..., you will/can ...
You should ...
One great thing about ... is ...
Self Check
1 Think about the things below and write an answer for each one.
1.One thing that you have collected before:
________________________________________
2.One invention that you have found to be very useful:
________________________________________
3.One unbelievable or unusual thing that you've seen or heard recently:
________________________________________
4.One way that you've used to encourage a friend in the past:
________________________________________
5.One peaceful and quiet place that you've been to recently:
________________________________________
2 Complete the conversation.
A: Hey, John._______ are you doing this weekend?
B: Not much, Mark. I don't really have any plans yet.
A:_______ you ever been to the space museum?
B:_______ , I have. I_______ there last month.
A: Oh, how _______it?
B: It was great. I_______ been there many times.
A: I see. I_______ never there.
B: Well, let's go this weekend then. I don't _______going again. I think there's something new there. I_______ not see it last time.
A: Perfect!
3 Complete the chart.
| Have you ever been to a/an ... | How many times? | What did you see/do there? |
| :---: | :---: | :---: |
| home for old people? |   |   |
| farm? |   |   |
| amusement park? |   |   |
|   |   |   |
# UNIT 10
## I've had this bike for three years.
Language Goal:Talk about possessions and things around you
1a Look at the things at the yard sale. Do you have any of these things at home? How long have you had them?
1b Listen and check $(\checkmark)$ the facts you hear.
______Jeff's family is having a yard sale.
______Amy thinks it's hard to sell her old things.
______Jeff has had his bike for more than 10 years.
______Amy wants to keep her old things because they bring back sweet memories.
______You can also give old things away to people in need.
1c Practice the conversation. Then make conversations about other things in the picture above.
A: This is a really old book.
B: Yes, I've had it for seven years. I've read it three times.
A: Why are you selling it?
B: Because I don't read it anymore.
A: How much is it?
B: You can have it for 75 cents.
2a. Listen and check $(\checkmark)$ the things Amy's family are giving away and circle the things they are keeping.
book $\quad$ magazine $\quad$ toy bear $\quad$ toy lion $\quad$ toy tiger
bread maker $\quad$ sweater $\quad$ dress $\quad$ hat $\quad$ scarf
2b Listen again and fill in the blanks.
1.Amy has had her favorite ______for three years.
2.Amy has had the toy ______since she was a______.
3.Amy's mom has had the old bread maker for more than______ years.
4.Amy can give away the______ and ______because they do not fit her anymore.
2c Student A is Amy's mom. Student B is Amy. Make conversations.
A: Amy, can we give away these soft toys?
B: Mom, I want to keep the bear.
A: Why? It's so old.
B: Because I've had it since I was a baby.
2d Role-play the conversation.
Linda: Welcome to the Sunshine Home for Children. I'm Linda.
Amy: Hi, I'm Amy. I have some things for the kids. I've had this magazine for a couple of months. The stories inside may be a bit old, but they're still interesting.
Linda: Great! Many children here love reading.
Amy: And check out these soft toys and board games for younger kids. I've had them since I was a child. There's also a sweater and a dress.
Linda: Perfect! We always need toys and clothes.
Amy: One last thing is a bread maker. My mom's had it for a long time but it still works.
Linda: Thanks so much! I've had this bike for three years.
3a Read the article written by a father for a newspaper. What is his family going to sell at the yard sale?
My children are growing up fast. My daughter is 16 and my boy is already in junior high school. As they get bigger, our house seems to get smaller. So we want to sell some of our things in a yard sale and give 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 old 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!
3b Read the article again and answer the questions.
1.Why did they decide to have a yard sale?
2.What do they want to do with the money from the sale?
3.Why does the son want to keep his train and railway set?
4.How can the old toys be useful again?
5.Have you ever thought about having a yard sale to sell your things?What would you do with the money you raise?
3c Find the words or phrases in the article which can be replaced with the ones below and write them next to the words.
4a Rewrite the sentences using for or since.
1.Jim is in Japan. He arrived there three days ago.
Jim has been in Japan for three days______.
2.They are very hungry. Their last meal was ten hours ago.
____________________________________________________________
3.I have a camera. I bought it in 2009.
____________________________________________________________
4.I know Anna. I first met her three years ago.
____________________________________________________________
5.Linda is ill. She became ill on Monday.
____________________________________________________________
4b Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.
1.I ______(never be) to the water park before. I want to ______(go) next month before the weather gets too cold.
2.They______(never own) any pets, but they______(always want) to have a dog.
3.We ______(have) a piano since last November. We ______(buy) it from the Li family when they moved to the US last year.
4.Cathy and Amy ___ (not be) back to their hometown for two years. They ______(miss) their hometown a lot and hope to visit the place next year.
5.This museum ______(be) here for over 20 years. It______(be) one of the oldest buildings in this small town.
4c Fill in the questions and ask two students. Then complete the chart.
1.Do you have a(n)______? How long have you had it?
2.Do you own a(n) ______? How long have you owned it?
## Section B
1a Check (√)the places or things you can find in your town or city.
______a museum $\quad$ ______a primary school $\quad$ ______a bridge
______a zoo $\quad$ ______a park $\quad$ ______a hill
______a library $\quad$ ______a river
1b Listen and answer the questions.
1.Does Martin like Jenny's hometown?
2.Does Jenny still live in her hometown?
3.What is behind the science museum? What do people do there on weekends?
1c Listen again and fill in the chart about the places in Jenny's hometown.
| Place | New or old? | How long has it been there? |
| :---: | :---: | :---: |
| town library |   |   |
| science museum |   |   |
| restaurant down the street |   |   |
1d Talk about your town/city with a partner.
A: My city is lovely.
B: What are some of the special places there?
A: Well, there's a concert hall there. It's been around for at least 20 years.
2a Answer the questions before you read. Then read the passage to find out if your answers are the same as in the passage.
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?
Using Previous Knowledge
We can often guess what a text is about by using what we already know. Answering questions before we read can also help us do this.
Hometown Feelings
Some 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-yearold 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." I've had this bike for three years.
2b Find expressions in the passage that have the same meanings as these words and phrases.
1.look for______
2.consider______
3.across from______
4.in one's opinion ______
5.go back______
6.changes______
7.area______
2c Complete the summary with words from the passage. You may need to change the forms of the words.
Many 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______.
2d Think of changes that are happening in your town or city today. Which changes are generally good? Which changes could be seen as bad?
3a Think about your favorite thing from childhood which you still have. For example, it can be a toy or a book. Then take notes using the questions.
1.How long have you had it?
2.How did you get it? Did someone give it to you? Who?
3.Why do you like it so much? Why is it special?
4.Can you say anything more about it?
3b Write three paragraphs about your favorite thing. Use your notes in $3 a$ to help you.
In the first paragraph,introduce your favorite thing.
In the second paragraph,talk about why it is special.
In the third paragraph write about a story or memories.
My favorite thing from childhood is________I've had it for/since________.________gave it to me.
I like________so much because________.It's special to me because________.I think________.
________has given me many memories.I remember when________.
Self Check
1 Complete the sentences using for or since.
1.I haven't been to a museum______________________________
2.I haven't written a letter______________________________
3.I haven't ridden a bike______________________________
4.I haven't seen a movie______________________________
5.I haven't played computer games______________________________
2  Complete the conversation.
A: Hey Eric,______ you enjoyed your time in Beijing so far?
B: Yes, it______ been great! Everyone is so friendly.
A: How long ______you been in China now?
B: Oh, I ______here ______about two years now.
A: Wow, that means you haven't ______back to the US for two years?
B: No, I______ been back twice______ moving to China.______ you been to the US before, $\mathrm{Li}$ Juan?
A: Yes, I went there once when I ______10 years old, but $\mathrm{I}$ ______not been back ______then.