## UNIT 1
## Where did you go on vacation?
Language Goal:
Talk about past events
1a Match the activities with the pictures [a-g].
1.stayed at home $f \quad$      5. went to the mountains ___
2.went to New York City___ $\quad$  6. went to the beach ___
3.visited my uncle___ $\quad$ 7. visited museums ___
4.went to summer camp ___
1b Listen and number the people in the picture [1-5].
1.Tina    2. Xiang Hua    3. Sally    4. Bob    5. Tom
1c Make conversations about the people in the picture.
A: Where did Tina go on vacation?
B: She went to the mountains.
2a. Listen.Where did the people go on vacation? Complete the chart.
2b Listen again. Check ( $√$ ) Yes, I did or No, I didn't for each question.
2c Role-play conversations between Grace, Kevin and Julie.
A: Grace, where did you go on vacation?
B: I went to New York City.
A: Oh, really? Did you go with anyone?
B: Yes, I went with my mother.
2d Role-play the conversation.
Rick: Hi, Helen. Long time no see.
Helen: Hi, Rick. Yes, I was on vacation last month.
Rick: Oh, did you go anywhere interesting?
Helen: Yes, I went to Guizhou with my family.
Rick: Wow! Did you see Huangguoshu Waterfall?
Helen: Yes, I did. It was wonderful! We took quite a few photos there. What about you? Did you do anything special last month?
Rick: Not really. I just stayed at home most of the time to read and relax.
Where did you go on vacation? I went to New York City.
Did you go out with anyone?No. No one was here. Everyone was on vacation.
Did you buy anything special? Yes, I bought something for my father. No, I bought nothing.
How was the food? Everything tasted really good!
Did everyone have a good time? Oh, yes. Everything was excellent.
3a Fill in the blanks with the words in the box and practice the conversation.
Linda: Did you do ___ fun on your vacation, Alice?
Alice: Yes, I did. I went to Sanya.
Linda: How did you like it?
Alice: Well, it was my first time there, so ___ was really interesting.
Linda: Did you go with ___  ?
Alice: Yes, I did. I went with my sister.
Linda: Did you go shopping?
Alice: Of course! I bought___ for my parents, but ___ for myself.
Linda: Why didn't you buy ___ for yourself?
Alice: I didn't really see ___ I liked.
3b Fill in the blanks in the e-mail message with the words in the box.
anything   everything   nothing   everyone   no one
Dear Bill,
How was your vacation? Did you do___ interesting? Did___  in the family go with you? I went to a friend's farm in the countryside with my family.___ was great. We fed some hens and saw some baby pigs. They were so cute! The only problem was that there was___ much to do in the evening but read. Still ___ seemed to be bored. Bye for now!
Mark
3c Ask your group questions about their last vacation. Then tell the class your results.
1a Match the words with the pictures below.
1b
Look at the words in 1a again.
Write  words on the left.
Write words on the right.
1c Listen. Lisa is talking about her vacation. Answer the questions.
1.Where did Lisa go on vacation? She went to Hong Kong.
2.Did she do anything special there? What was it?___________
3.Did she buy anything for her best friend?___________
4.Did Lisa like her vacation?___________
1d Listen again. Fill in the blanks.
What did Lisa say about ...?
her vacation great $\quad$   the people____
the fun park____ $\quad$     the food____
the stores____
1e Ask and answer questions about Lisa's vacation. Begin your questions with:
- Where did ... ?
- What did ... ?
- Did she ... ?
- How was ... ?
- How were ... ?
2a Discuss the questions with your partner.
1.What do people usually do on vacation?
2.What activities do you find enjoyable?
2b Read Jane's diary entries about her vacation and answer the questions.
Did Jane have a good time on Monday? What about on Tuesday?
Monday, July 15th
I arrived in Penang in Malaysia this morning with my family. It was sunny and hot, so we decided to go to the beach near our hotel. My sister and I tried paragliding. I felt like I was a bird. It was so exciting! For lunch, we had something very special Malaysian yellow noodles. They were delicious! In the afternoon, we rode bicycles to Georgetown. There are a lot of new buildings now, but many of the old buildings are still there. In Weld Quay, a really old place in Georgetown, we saw the houses of the Chinese traders from 100 years ago. I wonder what life was like here in the past. I really enjoyed walking around the town.
Tuesday, July 16th
What a difference a day makes! My father and I decided to go to Penang Hill today. We wanted to walk up to the top, but then it started raining a little so we decided to take the train. We waited over an hour for the train because there were too many people. When we got to the top, it was raining really hard. We didn't have an umbrella so we were wet and cold. It was terrible! And because of the bad weather, we couldn't see anything below. My father didn't bring enough money, so we only had one bowl of rice and some fish. The food tasted great because I was so hungry!
2c Read Jane's diary entries again. Fill in the chart.
| Things Jane did or saw | Did she like it? (Yes/No) |  Why or why not?  |
| :---: | :---: | :---: |
| tried paragliding |  |  |
|  |  | They were delicious.|
| walked around Georgetown |   |  |
|went to Penang Hill |  |  |
|  |  | It tasted great because she was hungry. |
2d Complete the conversation about Jane's trip to Penang using the information in the diary entries.
Anna: $\mathrm{Hi}$, Jane. Where did you go on vacation last week?
Jane: I___ to Penang in ___ .
Anna: Who ___ you go with?
Jane: I went with my ___ .
Anna: What did you do?
Jane: The weather was hot and___ on Monday, so we went___ on the beach. Then in the afternoon, we ___ bicycles to Georgetown.
Anna: Sounds great!
Jane: Well, but the next day was not as good. My___ and I went to Penang Hill, but the weather___ really bad and rainy. We___ a long time for the train and we were___ and cold because we forgot to bring an ___ .
Anna: Oh, no!
Jane: And that's not all! We also didn't bring ___ money, so we only had one bowl of rice and some fish.
2e Imagine Jane went to Penang Hill again and had a great day. Fill in the blanks in her diary entry with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.
Thursday, July 18th
Today___ (be) a beautiful day. My father and I ___ (go) to
Penang Hill again, but this time we___ (walk) to the top. We___ (start) at 9:30 a.m. and ___ (see) lots of special
Malaysian flowers along the way. About one hour later, we___(stop) and___ (drink) some tea. Then we___ (walk) for another two hours before we___ (get) to the top.I___ (be) quite tired, but the city ___ (look) wonderful from the top of the hill!
3a Complete the diary entry about a trip to one of these places.
Use the words and phrases in the box to help you.
hot and sunny $\quad$ tired
Beijing duck   $\quad$    delicious
take some photos  $\quad$   beautiful
buy something special $\quad$ interesting
learn something important $\quad$ August
Wednesday,___ 20th Today the weather was___ .I went to___ .It was___ .We ___ .I liked this place because ______ .For dinner we had___ . It was___ .In the evening, I felt really ___ .
3b Answer the questions to make notes about a vacation you took.
1.Where did you go?
2.Did you go with anyone
3.How was the weather?
4.What did you do every day?
5.What food did you eat?
6.What did you like best?
7.Did you dislike anything?
8.How did you feel about the trip?
3c Write a travel diary like Jane's on page 5. Use your notes in 3b.
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4 Imagine you are all foreigners on vacation in China. You meet each other at the airport on your way home. Talk about what you did on your vacation.
1 Complete the conversations with the correct words in the box.
1.A: Did ___ go on vacation with you last month?
B: Yes, my family went to the countryside with me.
2.A: Did your family go to the beach with you last weekend?
B: No. ___ from my family went, but my friend went with me.
3.A: I didn't bring back anything from Malaysia.
B: ___ at all? Why not?
4.A: Did you buy ___ in the shopping center?
B: No, I didn't. ___ was very expensive.
5.A: How was the volleyball game yesterday?
B: Great! ___ had a fun time!
2 Complete the passage with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.
Last August, our class___ (do) something very special on our school trip. We___ (go) to Mount Tai. We___ (start) our trip at 12:00 at night. Everyone in our class___ (take) a bag with some food and water. After three hours, someone looked at the map and___ (find) out we___ (be, not) anywhere near the top. My legs___ (be) so tired that I wanted to stop. My classmates___ (tell) me to keep going, so I___ (go) on. At 5:00 a.m., we got to the top! Everyone___ (jump) up and down in excitement. Twenty minutes later,the sun___ (start) to come up. It was so beautiful that we ___ (forget) about the last five hours!
## UNIT 2
## How often do you exercise?
1a Look at the picture. Make a list of the weekend activities.
1.help with housework $\quad$ 4.______________
2.________________ $\quad$ 5. ________________
3.________________
1b Listen and write the activities next to the correct frequency words.
1c Practice the conversation in the picture above. Then make your own conversations about what you do on weekends.
A: What do you do on weekends?
B: I usually watch TV.
A: Do you go shopping?
B: No, I never go shopping.
2a Listen. Cheng Tao is talking about how often he does these activities. Number the activities $[1-5]$ in the order you hear them.
2b Listen again. Match the activities in 2 a with how often Cheng Tao does them.
2c How often do you do these activities? Fill in the chart and then make conversations.
| Activities | How often |
| :---: | :---: |
| watch TV | every day |
| use the Internet |  |
| read English books |  |
| go to the movies |  |
| exercise |  |
A: How often do you watch TV?
B: I watch $T V$ every day.
A: What's your favorite program?
B: Animal World.
A: How often do you watch it?
B: Twice a week.
2d Role-play the conversation.
Jack: Hi, Claire, are you free next week?
Claire: Hmm ... next week is quite full for me, Jack.
Jack: Really? How come?
Claire: I have dance and piano lessons.
Jack: What kind of dance are you learning?
Claire: Oh, swing dance. It's fun! I have class once a week, every Monday.
Jack: How often do you have piano lessons?
Claire: Twice a week, on Wednesday and Friday.
Jack: Well, how about Tuesday?
Claire: Oh, I have to play tennis with my friends. But do you want to come?
Jack: Sure!
| $What do you usually do on weekends?$ | $I always exercise.$ |
| :---: | :---: |
| $What do they do on weekends?$ | $They often help with housework.$ |
| $What does she do on weekends?$ | $She sometimes goes shopping.$ |
| $How often do you go to the movies?$ | $I go to the movies maybe once a month.$ |
| $How often does he watch TV?$ | $He hardly ever watches TV.$ |
| $Do you go shopping?$ | $No, I never go shopping.$ |
3a Complete the questions with do or does. Then match the questions and answers.
1.How often______he play soccer?$\quad$ a. Yes. She usually does.
2.______you drink milk?$\quad$ b. Hardly ever. I don't like them.
3.How often______they stay up late?$\quad$ c. He plays at least twice a week.
4.______Sue eat a healthy breakfast?$\quad$ d. No, they don't. They're too busy.
5.How often______you eat apples?$\quad$ e. Never. They always go to bed early.
6.______your parents play sports?$\quad$ f. Yes, I do. Every day.
3b Use the words given to write questions. Then ask and answer them with a partner.
3c What can you do to improve your English? Add more things to the chart. Then ask your classmates the questions and find the best English student.
| How often do you ... | Names | Frequency |
| :---: | :---: | :---: |
| read English books? | Lin Ying | twice a week |
|   |   |   |
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A: How often do you read English books?
B: I read English books about twice a week.
## section B
1a Match the words with the pictures.
1. b junk food $\quad$ 3.______fruit $\quad$ 5. ______sleep
2. ______milk $\quad$ 4.______vegetables $\quad$ 6.______coffee
1b Ask and answer questions.
Use the words from Ia.
A: How often do you drink milk, Liu Fang?
B: I drink milk every day.
A: Do you like it?
B: No. But my mother wants me to drink it. She says it's good for my health.
1c Listen to an interview about two people's daily habits. Circle your answer to each question.
| $Does Tina have good habits?$ | $Yes.$ | $No.$ | $I don't know.$ |
| :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| $Does Bill have good habits?$ | $Yes.$ | $No.$ | $I don't know.$ |
1d Listen again. Fill in the blanks in the survey.
| Questions | Tina | Bill |
| :---: | :---: | :---: |
| 1.How often do you exercise? | enery day | ____ |
| 2.How often do you eat fruit? | ____ | ____ |
| 3.How many hours do you sleep every night? | ____ | ____ |
| 4.How often do you drink milk? | ____ | ____ |
| 5.How often do you eat junk food? | ____ | ____ |
| 6.How often do you drink coffee? every day | ____ | ____ |
1e Student $A$ is the reporter. Student $B$ is Tina or Bill. Ask and answer questions. Then change roles.
A: How often do you exercise?
B: I exercise every day.
A: And how often do you ...?
2a Rank these activities according to how often you think your classmates do them (1=most often, $6=$ least often $)$.
□ watch $\mathrm{TV}$ $\quad$ □ go to the movies $\quad$ □ play computer games
□ exercise or play sports $\quad$ □ use the Internet $\quad$ □ go camping in the country
2b Read the article and complete the pie charts on the next page.
What Do No. 5 High School Students Do in Their Free Time?
Last month we asked our students about their free time activities. Our questions were about exercise, use of the Internet and watching TV. Here are the results.
We found that only fifteen percent of our students exercise every day. Forty-five percent exercise four to six times a week. Twenty percent exercise only one to three times a week. And twenty percent do not exercise at all!
We all know that many students often go online, but we were surprised that ninety percent of them use the Internet every day. The other ten percent use it at least three or four times a week. Most students use it for fun and not for homework.
The answers to our questions about watching television were also interesting. Only two percent of the students watch TV one to three times a week. Thirteen percent watch TV four to six times a week. And eighty-five percent watch TV every day! Although many students like to watch sports, game shows are the most popular.
It is good to relax by using the Internet or watching game shows, but we think the best way to relax is through exercise. It is healthy for the mind and the body. Exercise such as playing sports is fun, and you can spend time with your friends and family as you play together. And remember, “Old habits die hard.” So start exercising before it's too late!
Exercise
Use the Internet
Watch TV
2c Read the article again and answer the questions.
1.What percent of the students do not exercise at all?
2.What percent of the students use the Internet every day?
3.How often do most students watch TV? What do they usually watch?
4.What does the writer think is the best way to relax? Why?
5.Do you think the students at No. 5 are healthy? Why or why not?
2d According to the article and the pie charts, write sentences with the percentages using always, usually or sometimes.
1.$90 \%$ : Ninety percent of the students always use the Internet.
2.$85 \%$ :__________________________________________
3.$45 \%$ :__________________________________________
4.$10 \%$ :__________________________________________
5.$13 \%$ :__________________________________________
6.$2 \%$ :___________________________________________
2e Choose one of these free time activities or think of your own. Then ask your classmates how often they do this activity and make a pie chart. Show the pie chart to your class.
| How often do you ... ? | Names of classmates |
| :---: | :---: |
| $1-3$ times a week |   |
| $4-6$ times a week |   |
| every day |   |
3a Look at the information in the chart and complete the report.
Jane is a 16-year-old high school student in the United States. American Teenager magazine asked her about her habits. Jane has a lot of good habits. She always exercises and she reads books ____. Also, she ____ drinks juice and she ____ stays up late. However, she has some bad habits, too. She ____ watches TV for more than two hours a day, and she ____ eats hamburgers. Her parents are not very happy because she ____ helps with housework and she ____ goes to the dentist for teeth cleaning. She says she is afraid!
3b Complete the chart with your own information. In the last column, use expressions like always, every day, twice a week and never.
|   | Activities | How often? |
| :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Good habits |   |   |
| Good habits |   |   |
3c Write a report about your good and bad habits. Say how often you do things. Use the report in $3 a$ as an example.
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4 Take the health quiz. Compare your results with your partner's. Who's} healthier?
1. How often do you eat breakfast?
a. Never.
b. A few times a week.
c. Almost every day.
2. How often do you eat fast food?
a. Never.
b. A few times a week.
c. Almost every day.
3. How often do you eat vegetables and fruit?
a. Never.
b. A few times a week.
c. Almost every day.
4. How often do you exercise?
a. A few times a year.
b. A few times a month.
c. A few times a week.
5. How many hours do you watch TV every week?
a. None.
b. One to four.
c. Five or more.
6. How many hours do you usually sleep at night?
a. Less than six.
b. Six or seven.
c. Eight or more.
9-12 points: You're really healthy! Good for you and your health!
4-8 points: You're smart about your health most of the time.
0-3 points: You have to learn more about healthy habits. Don't worry - you can do it!
1. $a=0, b=1, c=2$
2. $a=2, b=1, c=0$
3. $a=0, b=1, c=2$
4. $a=0, b=1, c=2$
5. $a=2, b=1, c=0$
6. $a=0, b=1, c=2$
Self Check
1 Complete the chart with activities you do and don't do. What about your mother/father?
|   | always | usually | often | sometimes | hardly ever | never |
| :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| I |   |   |   |   |   |   |
| My mother or father |   |   |   |   |   |   |
2 Write five sentences using the information above.
3 Fill in the blanks in the conversation.
A: What do Tom and Mike ______ do on weekends?
B: They sometimes go to the museum.
A: ______ do they go to the shopping center?
B: ______ ever. Maybe about twice a month.
A: ______ do they watch TV?
B: Mike never watches TV, but Tom watches TV ______ day.
A: Oh, I'm just like Tom. I ______ watch $\mathrm{TV}$, too.
## UNIT 3
## I’m more outgoing than my sister.
section A
Language Goals;
Talk about
personal traits;
Compare
people
I'm more outgoing than my sister.
1a Match each word with its opposite.
1b Listen and number the pairs of twins in the picture [1-3].
1c Practice the conversation in the picture above. Then make conversations about the other twins.
A: That's Tara, isn't it?
B: No, it isn't. It's Tina. Tina is taller than Tara.And she also sings more loudly than Tara.
2a Listen. Are the words in the box used with -(i)er or more? Complete the chart.
2b Listen again. How are Tina and Tara different?Fill in the boxes.
2c Student A, look at the chart on the right. Student $B$, look at the chart on page 81 . Ask and answer questions about Sam and Tom.
2d Role-play the conversation.
Julie: Did you like the singing competition yesterday, Anna?
Anna: Oh, it was fantastic! Nelly sang so well!
Julie: Well, I think Lisa sang better than Nelly.
Anna: Oh, which one was Lisa?
Julie: The one with shorter hair. I think she sang more clearly than Nelly.
Anna: Yes, but Nelly danced better than Lisa.
Julie: You can tell that Lisa really wanted to win, though.
Anna: Well, everyone wants to win. But the most important thing is to learn something new and have fun.
| $Is Tom smarter than Sam?$ | $No, he isn't. Sam is smarter than Tom.$ |
| :---: | :---: |
| $Is Tara more outgoing than Tina?$ | $No, she isn't. Tina is more outgoing than Tara.$ |
| $Are you as friendly as your sister?$ | $No, I'm not. I'm friendlier.$ |
| $Does Tara work as hard as Tina?$ | $Yes, she does.$ |
| $Who's more hard-working at school?$ | $Tina thinks she works harder than me.$ |
3a Use the words to write questions and answers.
1.Julie / tall / you
Q: Is Julie as tall as you?
A: No, she isn't. She's taller than me.
2.Jack / run / fast / Sam
Q:______________________________
A: No, he doesn't. He runs______than Sam.
3.your cousin / outgoing / you
Q:______________________________
A: No, she isn't. She's______than me.
4.Paul / funny / Carol
Q:______________________________
A: No, he isn't. He's ______ than Carol.
3b Think of yourself two years ago. Write about how you are different now.
1.Are you taller? Yes, I am. I'm taller now than I was two years ago.
2.Are you funnier?______________________________________________________
3.Are you more outgoing?________________________________________________
4.Do you study English harder?__________________________________________
5.Do you sing better?___________________________________________________
3c Compare your parents. Check $(\mathscr{V})$ who is smarter, funnier, etc. in the chart. Then ask your partner about his/her parents.
A: Who is smarter, your mother or your father?
B: I think my mother is smarter than my father.
|   | Mother | Father |
| :---: | :---: |:---: |
| smart | √ |   |
| work hard |   |   |
| outgoing |   |   |
| friendly |   |   |
| sing well |   |   |
Section B
1a What kinds of things are important in a friend? Rank the things below [1-7] ( 1 is the most important).
A good friend ...
______a. has cool clothes.
______b. is talented in music.
______c. likes to do the same things as me.
______d. is good at sports.
______e. truly cares about me.
______f. makes me laugh.
______g. is a good listener.
1b Talk about what you think a good friend should be like.
A: I think a good friend makes me laugh.
B: For me, a good friend likes to do the same things as me.
C: Yes, and a good friend is talented in music, too.
D: That's not very important for me ...
1c Listen. What do Molly and Mary like about their best friends? Fill in the first column of the chart.
1d Listen again. How are Molly and Mary the same as and different from their best friends? Complete the rest of the chart in $1 \mathrm{c}$.
1e Talk about Molly and Mary and their best friends.
A: Molly studies harder than her best friend.
B: Well, Mary and her best friend are both tall.
2a Write the comparative forms of the following adjectives. Then use them to write five sentences about you and your friends.
My friend David is more hard-working than me, but I am funnier than him.
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2b Should friends be the same or different? Read about what these people think. Underline the comparative words and phrases in the passages.
My mother told me a good friend is like a mirror. I’m quieter and more serious than most kids. Th at’s why I like reading books and I study harder in class. My best friend Yuan Li is quiet too, so we enjoy studying together. I’m shy so it’s not easy for me to make friends. But I think friends are like books — you don’t need a lot of them as long as they’re good.
Jeff Green
It’s not necessary to be the same. My best friend Larry is quite diff erent from me. He is taller and more outgoing than me. We both like sports, but he plays tennis bett er, so he always wins. However, Larry oft en helps to bring out the best in me. So I’m gett ing bett er at tennis. Larry is much less hard-working, though. I always get bett er grades than he does, so maybe I should help him more.
Huang Lei
I don’t really care if my friends are the same as me or diff erent. My favorite saying is, “A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart.” My best friend Carol is really kind and very funny. In fact, she’s funnier than anyone I know. I broke my arm last year but she made me laugh and feel bett er. We can talk about and share everything. I know she cares about me because she’s always there to listen.
Mary Smith
2c Are the following statements true or false?
1.Jeff is less serious than most kids.
2.Jeff and Yuan Li are both quiet.
3.Jeff thinks it is easy for him to make friends.
4.Huang Lei is taller than Larry.
5.Huang Lei isn't as good at tennis as Larry.
6.Larry works harder than Huang Lei.
7.Mary thinks her friends should be the same as her.
8.Carol broke her arm last year and Mary made her feel better.
2d How do you and your friends compare with the people in the article? Write five sentences.
I'm different from Jeff because I'm louder than the other kids in my class. My best friend is similar to Larry because she's less hard-working than me.
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2e Which saying about friends is your favorite? Which friend do you think about when you read this saying? Why? Tell your partner about it.
1.A good friend is like a mirror.
2.Friends are like books — you don't need a lot of them as long as they're good.
3.My best friend helps to bring out the best in me.
4.A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart.
3a Wang Lingling and Liu Lili are best friends. Look at the chart below and compare them.
| Wang Lingling | Liu Lili |
| :---: | :---: |
| tall | tall |
| long straight hair | short straight hair |
| likes reading | likes sports |
| popular | popular |
| outgoing | outgoing |
| serious | funny |
| hard-working | smart |
Wang Lingling's best friend is Liu Lili. They are both tall, but ...
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3b Make notes about two of your friends. One friend should be similar to you; the other friend should be different.
| A friend who is similar to me | A friend who is different from me |
| :---: | :---: |
| Name: | Name: |
|   |   |
3c Write two paragraphs describing your friends.
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4 Read the job ad. Then compare two of your classmates. Decide which classmate is better for the job.
A: So who do you think should get the job, Jenny or Jill?
B: Well, Jenny is smarter. I think she should get the job.
A: Jenny is smarter, but I think Jill is more outgoing.
Self Check
1 Put the words in the correct columns in the chart.
hard-working $\quad$ runfast $\quad$ quiet $\quad$ serious $\quad$ jumphigh $\quad$ smart
| What people are like | What people can do |
| :---: | :---: |
|   |   |
2 Fill in the blanks using the correct forms of the words in brackets.
1.My brother is ______(funny) than me. He makes people laugh a lot.
2.I'm outgoing, but my best friend is a lot ______(outgoing) than me.
3.My brother is as ______(serious) as my sister. They both like to study.
4.My cousin can run ______(fast) than me. She is taller than me, too.
5.Jim is ______(friendly) than Tom, so Tom has more friends than Jim.
3 Think of your best friend. Write down two ways in which you are similar, and two ways in which you are different. Use comparatives.
1.____________________________________________
2.____________________________________________
3.____________________________________________
4.____________________________________________
## UNIT 4
## What's the best movie theater?
Section A
Language Goals:
Discuss preferences;
Make comparisons
1a How do you choose which movie theater to go to? Write the things in the box under "Important" or "Not Important".
1b Listen and match the statements with the movie theaters.
| Qualities | Movie theaters |
| :---: | :---: |
| It has the biggest screens. |   |
| It's the most popular near here. |   |
| It's the closest to home. | Town Cinema  |
| It has the shortest waiting time. |   |
| It has the best sound. |   |
| It has the most comfortable seats. |   |
1c Practice the conversation. Then talk about the movie theaters you know.
A: What's the best movie theater?
B: Sun Cinema. It's the cheapest.
A: But I think Moon Theater has the most comfortable seats.
2a. Listen to a reporter interviewing a boy. Circle the boy's answers.
Green City Survey
1.Which is the best clothes store?
a. Miller's
b. Blue Moon
c. Dream Clothes
2.Which is the best radio station?
a. 970 AM
b. $97.9 \mathrm{FM}$
c. 107.9 FM
2b Listen again. Write the correct store or radio station next to each statement.
Miller's
Blue Moon
Dream Clothes
Clothes stores
______It's the most expensive.
______It has the best clothes.
______It's the worst store.
______You can buy clothes the most cheaply there.
970 AM
97.9 FM
$107.9 FM$
Radio stations
______It has the worst music.
______They play the most boring songs.
______The DJs choose songs the most carefully.
______It's the most popular.
2C Student A, you are the reporter. Student B, you are the boy. Role-play a conversation using the information in $2 a$ and $2 \mathrm{~b}$.
A: Hello! I'm a reporter. Can I ask you some questions?
B: Sure.
A: What's the best clothes store in town?
B: I think Miller's is the best.
A: Why do you think so?
B: Well, Miller's has ...
2d Role-play the conversation.
Greg: Hi, I'm Greg. I'm new in town.
Helen: Hi, I'm Helen. Welcome to the neighborhood! How do you like it so far?
Greg: It's fantastic, but I still don't really know my way around.
Helen: Well, the best supermarket is on Center Street. You can buy the freshest food there.
Greg: Oh, great. Is there a cinema around here? I love watching movies.
Helen: Yes, Sun Cinema is the newest one. You can sit the most comfortably because they have the biggest seats.
Greg: Thanks for telling me.
Helen: No problem.
| $What's the best movie theater to go to?$ | $Town Cinema. It’s the closest to home. And you can buy tickets the most quickly there.$ |
| :---: | :---: |
| $Which is the worst clothes store in town?$ | $Dream Clothes. It’s worse than Blue Moon.It has the worst service.$ |
| $What do you think of 970 AM?$ | $I think 970 AM is pretty bad. It has the worst music.$ |
3a Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words in brackets.
1.We went to the ______(bad) restaurant in town last night. The menu had only 10 dishes and the service was not good at all!
2.Blue Moon is ______(good), but Miller's is ______(good) in town.
3.The Big Screen is ______(expensive) than most cinemas, but Cinema City is ______(expensive).
4.Movie City has the ______(bad) service, but we can sit the ______(comfortably) there.
5.Tom acted the ______(well) in that movie. I think he's much ______(good) than other actors. He can always find the ______(interesting) roles to play.
3b Think of three stores that sell similar things in your town and fill in the chart. Then write six sentences using the information in the chart.
| Service | best: | worst: |
| :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Quality | best: | worst: |
| Prices | cheapest: | most expensive: |
3c Think of three restaurants for lunch near your home.Fill in the chart. Then talk in your group and choose the best one.
| Restaurants | Danny's |   |   |
| :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| How much is a meal? |   |   |   |
| How far is it from your home? | 10 minutes by bus |   |   |
| Is the service good? |   |   |   |
| Is the food good? |   |   |   |
Section B
1a Write these words and phrases next to their opposites in the chart.
funniest $\quad$ most creative $\quad$ quietest $\quad$ best
| most boring | most creative |
| :---: | :---: |
| loudest |   |
| worst |   |
| most serious |   |
1b Tell your partner about people you know. Use the words in  Ia.
1c Listen to people talking about a school talent show.Match the pictures with the performers.
1d Listen again. What do the people say about the performers? Fill in the chart with the adjectives you hear.
| Names | What people say |
| :---: | :---: |
| Eliza | best, |
| Steve |   |
| Vera |   |
| Dennis |   |
| The Math Teachers |   |
1e Look at the information in $1 \mathrm{~d}$ and make a conversation.
A: Who was the best performer?
B: Eliza was the best performer.
2a Who is the most talented person you know? What can he/she do? Tell your partner about this person.
A: I think ... is the most talented person.
B: What can he/she do?
A: $\mathrm{He} /$ She ...
2b Read the passage. Which three talent shows are mentioned?
Who's Got Talent?
Everyone is good at something, but some people are truly talented. It’s always interesting to watch other people show their talents. Talent shows are gett ing more and more popular. First, there were shows like American Idol and America’s Got Talent. Now, there are similar shows around the world, such as China’s Got Talent.All these shows have one thing in common:Th ey try to look for the best singers, the most talented dancers, the most exciting magicians, the funniest actors and so on. All kinds of people join these shows. But who can play the piano the best or sing the most beautifully? Th at’s up to you to decide. When people watch the show, they usually play a role in deciding the winner. And the winner always gets a very good prize.However, not everybody enjoys watching these shows. Some think that the lives of the performers are made up. For example, some people say they are poor farmers, but in fact they are just actors. However, if you don’t take these shows too seriously, they are fun to watch. And one great thing about them is that they give people a way to make their dreams come true.
2c Read the passage again and answer the questions.
1.What do talent shows have in common?
__________________________________________
2.Who decides the winner?
__________________________________________
3.Why do some people not like these shows?
__________________________________________
4.Why do some people like these shows?
__________________________________________
5.What do you think of these shows?
__________________________________________
2d Underline all the superlatives in the passage. Then write sentences using at least four of them.
best singer: In my class, Tom is the best singer because he can sing fast songs very well.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
2e Who's got talent in your class? Add more talents and write a classmate's name for each talent. Find out how many students in your group agree with you.
| Talents | Classmates’ names | How many students agree? |
| :---: | :---: |:---: |
| the best chess player |   |   |
| the most talented dancer |   |   |
| the most interesting writer |   |   |
| the fastest runner |   |   |
|   |   |   |
|   |   |   |
3a Read the article about Greenwood Park. Fill in the blanks with the correct superlative forms of the adjectives and adverbs in the box.
crowded $\quad$ creative $\quad$ good $\quad$ fast $\quad$ quietly
Greenwood Park is the best place to go to on weekends. I always finish my breakfast ______ on Saturdays because I want to get to Greenwood Park before 10:00 a.m. to meet my friends. The park is ______ place on weekends because almost everyone goes there to see the street performers. Some people think they are boring, but I think they  are______ people. However, the place where you can enjoy your time ______is at one of the small coffee shops near the park. You can read or relax there. There is something for everyone at Greenwood Park.
3b Think about some of the best places/things in your town. Why are they the best?
3c Write about your town and the best places/things there.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4 Discuss the towns/cities in China with a partner. Tell the class which town/city you think is the best.
Which is the best town/city?
... has the best ...
... is the best because ...
Self Check
1 Fill in the blanks with the superlative forms of the words in the box.
good $\quad$ cheap $\quad$ popular $\quad$ comfortably $\quad$ bad
1.Dumpling House is ______restaurant in the city. You can get a big plate of dumplings for only five yuan.
2.Spring Park is ______place in the city on weekends. Many families go there with their young children. Lots of old people like to take walks there, too.
3.You can rest ______at Flower Hotel. Their rooms are clean and big.
4.109.9 FM plays ______music. The songs are always boring and too loud.
5.PEP High School is ______school in this town. They have big classrooms, fantastic teachers and an excellent sports center.
2 Read the information. Then correct the mistakes in the sentences below.
A movie ticket at Town Cinema is $\$ 12.00$. It is $\$ 10.50$ at Screen City, and $\$ 10.00$ at Movie World.
Screen City is always very crowded. Many people go to Movie World, too. But you can always get a ticket at Town Cinema.
The seats at Movie World are very comfortable. The seats at Screen City are a little hard. The Town Cinema seats are very uncomfortable.
1.Movie World is the most expensive.
2.Screen City has the cheapest tickets.
3.Town Cinema is more popular than Screen City.
4.Movie World is the most popular.
5.Town Cinema has the most comfortable seats.
## UNIT 5
## Do you want to watch a game show?
Section A
Language Goals: Talk about preferences;Make plans.
1a Match the TV shows with the pictures [a-g].
1.talk show______
2.soap opera $\quad d$
3.sports show______
4.sitcom______
5.game show______
6.talent show ______
7.news______
1b Listen and number the shows [1–4] in the order you hear them.
______talent show______talk show______soccer game______new
1c Practice the conversation. Th en make your own conversations.
2a Listen to Lin Hui and Sally's conversation. Number the TV shows [1-5] in the order you hear them.
______sitcoms $\quad$ ______news $\quad$ ______game shows $\quad$ ______talk shows $\quad$ ______soap operas
2b Listen again. Complete the sentences.
1.Sally likes to watch______.
2.Lin Hui thinks she can learn____from sitcoms.
3.Sally thinks______are more educational than sitcoms.
4.Sally loves.She plans to watch Days of Our Past______.
2c Ask and answer questions about the TV shows in 2a. Use information that is true for you.
A: Do you plan to watch the news tonight?
B: Yes. I like watching the news. I watch it every night.
A: Why?
B: Because I hope to find out what's going on around the world.
2d Role-play the conversation.
Grace: What did you do in class today, Sarah?
Sarah: We had a discussion about TV shows. My classmates like game shows and sports shows.
Grace: Oh, I can't stand them. I love soap operas. I like to follow the story and see what happens next.
Sarah: Well, I don't mind soap operas. But my favorite TV shows are the news and talk shows.
Grace: They're boring!
Sarah: Well, they may not be very exciting, but you can expect to learn a lot from them. I hope to be a TV reporter one day.
Grammar Focus
| Do you want to watch the news? | Yes, I do./No, I don’t. |
| :---: | :---: |
| What do you plan to watch tonight? | I plan to watch Days of Our Past. |
| What can you expect to learn from sitcoms? | You can learn some great jokes. |
| Why do you like watching the news? | Because I hope to fi nd out what’s going on around the world. |
| What do you think of talk shows? | I don’t mind them./I can’t stand them!/I love watching them! |
3a Make a conversation and then practice it with a partner.
A: What do you plan to watch on TV tonight?
B: I hope to ______, but I also want to ______.How about you? Do you ______a talk show or______?
A: Oh, I want to______.
3b Answer these questions. Give answers that are true for you.
1.What do you think of game shows?
__________________________________________
2.What comedy shows do you like to watch?
__________________________________________
3.Do you plan to watch a sports show tonight?
__________________________________________
4.What can you expect to learn from the news?
__________________________________________
3c Ask your classmates questions and write their names in the chart.
|  Find someone who ... | Students’ names |
| :---: | :---: |
| wants to watch a movie | _____ |
| hopes to watch a sitcom | _____ |
| expects to watch the news | _____ |
| plans to watch a sports show | _____ |
| never wants to watch a game show | _____ |
Section  b
1a What do you think of these TV shows and movies? Choose words from the box and write them under the pictures. Each picture can have more than one word.
educational $\quad$ serious $\quad$ wonderful $\quad$ relaxing
meaningless $\quad$ enjoyable $\quad$ exciting $\quad$ boring
talk show_____
soap opera_____
sports show_____
game show_____
talent show_____
comedy_____
action movie_____
cartoon_____
news_____
scary movie_____
1b Listen and circle the description words you hear in the box in 1a.
1c Listen again. Write down the words John and Mary use to describe the TV shows or movies.
|   | Action movies | Scary movies | Game shows | Sitcoms | Talk shows |
| :---: | :---: | :---: |:---: | :---: | :---: |
| John | exciting |   |   |   |   |
| Mary |   |   |   |   |   |
1d Tell your partner what John and Mary like to watch and why. Then tell your partner what you like to watch and why.
2a Discuss the following questions with a partner.
1.Do you like to watch cartoons?
2.What is your favorite cartoon?
3.Why do you like it?
2b Read the passage and complete the time line on the next page.
When people say “culture”, we think of art and history. But one very famous symbol in American culture is a cartoon. We all know and love the black mouse with two large round ears — Mickey Mouse. Over 80 years ago, he fi rst appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie. When this cartoon came out in New York on November 18, 1928, it was the fi rst cartoon with sound and music. Th e man behind Mickey was Walt Disney. He became very rich and successful. In the 1930s, he made 87 cartoons with Mickey.Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so popular. One of the main reasons is that Mickey was like a common man, but he always tried to face any danger. In his early fi lms, Mickey was unlucky and had many problems such as losing his house or girlfriend, Minnie. However, he was always ready to try his best. People went to the cinema to see the “litt le man” win. Most of them wanted to be like Mickey.On November 18, 1978, Mickey became the fi rst cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today’s cartoons are usually not so simple as litt le Mickey Mouse, but everyone still knows and loves him. Who has a pair of ears more famous than Mickey’s?
2c Read the passage again and fill in the facts about Mickey.
|   | What does he look like? | Who created him? | What was his fi rst cartoon? | Who is his girlfriend? | Why is he popular? |
| :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: |:---: |
| Mickey Mouse |   |   |   |   |
2d Read the passage again and discuss the questions with a partner.
1.What is Mickey Mouse a symbol of? What cartoon character is a symbol of Chinese culture?
2.Do you think Walt Disney is a smart man? Why or why not? Do you want to be like him?
3.Why did people want to be like Mickey? Do you want to be like Mickey? Why or why not?
4.Can you think of another cartoon character that is as famous as Mickey? Why is the character popular?
2e Underline the following phrases in the passage. Write your own sentences or questions using the phrases.
think of__________________________________________
come out__________________________________________
one of the main reasons___________________________
such as___________________________________________
was ready to______________________________________
try his best______________________________________
3a Fill in the blanks in the movie review. Use the words in the box to help you.
fantastic $\quad$ shows $\quad$ action $\quad$ want $\quad$ comes from $\quad$ played $\quad$ about $\quad$ like $\quad$ exciting $\quad$ plan
Mulan is an____ $\quad$ ____movie. It____an old Chinese story. The movie is ____a village girl, Mulan.She dresses up like a boy and takes her father's place to fight in the army.I think the actress____.Mulan's role well. The other actors are also ____and they did a good job in the movie. I ____Mulan very much. The movie ____her love for her family, friends and country. If you ____to watch a movie this weekend and you ____to see something enjoyable, choose Mulan!
3b Write notes for your own movie review.
The name of the movie:______________________________________
The kind of movie:__________________________________________
What the movie is about:____________________________________
What you think of the movie/stars:__________________________
____________________________________________________________
3c Write your movie review using the notes in $3 b$.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
4 What do you and your partner think of these TV shows or movies?} Write description words for each one.
|   | Me | My partner |
| :---: | :---: | :---: |
| soap operas |   |   |
| talent shows |   |   |
| news |   |   |
| sports shows |   |   |
| game shows |   |   |
| talk shows |   |   |
| comedies |   |   |
| scary movies |   |   |
| action movies |   |   |
| cartoons |   |   |
Self Check
1 Write questions and answers using the words in brackets.
1. A: ______(what/think of/soap operas)<br>B: ______(can't stand)
2. A: ______(what show/want to watch/tonight)<br>B: ______(talent show)
3. A: ______(what/expect to learn/game show)<br>B: ______(interesting information)
4. A: ______(what/hope to watch/tomorrow)<br>B: ______(news)
5. A: ______(do/plan to watch/action movie)<br>B: ______(no/plan to watch/comedy)
2 Which of these statements do you agree with $(\mathscr{√})$ or disagree with $(×)$ ? Give at least one reason.
1. I think game shows are meaningless. ( )_________________
2. I can't stand soap operas. ( )__________________________
3. I think sitcoms and talent shows are relaxing. ( )______
4. I love talk shows. ( )__________________________________
5. I think comedies are fantastic. ( )_____________________
## UNIT 6
## I’m going to study computer science.
Section A
Language Goal:
Talk about future intentions.
1a Do you think these jobs are interesting? Rank them [1-12] (1 is most interesting, 12 is least interesting).
1b Listen and fill in the blanks. Then match the items.
1c Practice the conversation in the picture. Then make conversations about the other jobs in 1a.
A: What do you want to be when you grow up?
B: I want to be a basketball player.
A: How are you going to do that?
B: I'm going to practice basketball every day.
2a Listen. What is Cheng Han going to do? Check $(\mathscr{√})$ the correct boxes in the picture.
2b Listen again. What are Cheng Han's plans for the future? Complete the chart.
| $What$ |   |
| :---: | :---: |
| $Where$ |   |
| $How$ |   |
| $When$ |   |
2C Ask and answer questions about Cheng Han's plans.
A: What does Cheng Han want to be?
B: He wants to be ...
2d Role-play the conversation.
Andy: What are you reading, Ken?
Ken: The Old Man and the Sea by Hemingway.
Andy: Wow, now I know why you're so good at writing stories.
Ken: Yes, I want to be a writer.
Andy: Really? How are you going to become a writer?
Ken: Well, I'm going to keep on writing stories,
Andy: My parents want me to be a doctor, but I'm not sure about that.
Ken: Well, don't worry. Not everyone knows what they want to be. Just make sure you try your best. Then you can be anything you want!
Andy: Yes, you're right.
of course. What do you want to be?
| $What do you want to be when you grow up?$ | $I want to be an engineer.$ |
| :---: | :---: |
| $How are you going to do that?$ | $I’m going to study math really hard.$ |
| $Where are you going to work?$ | $I’m going to move to Shanghai.$ |
| $When are you going to start?$ | $I’m going to start when I fi nish high
school and college.$ |
3a Match what these people want to do with what they are going to do.}
1.______My friend wants to be an engineer. $\quad$ a. They're going to practice every day.
2.______My brother wants to be an actor. $\quad$ b. I'm going to buy a fast car.
3.______I want to be a scientist. $\quad$ c. We're going to take singing lessons.
4.______My sister wants to be a school teacher. $\quad$ d. She's going to study education.
5.______Those boys want to be soccer players. $\quad$ e. She's going to study math.
6.______My friend and I want to be singers. $\quad$ f. I'm going to study science.
7.______My cousin wants to be a cook. $\quad$ g. He's going to go to a cooking school.
8.______I want to be a race car driver. $\quad$ h.He's going to take acting lessons.
3b Fill in the blanks. Then practice the conversation.
A: Kelly, what do you want to be______you grow up?
B: I ______to be a doctor.
A: Wow!______ are you going to do that?
B: I'm ______to study medicine at a university.
A: $\mathrm{Hmm}$... sounds difficult.______are you______to study?
B: I'm going to ______in London
A: ______are you going to start?
B: I'm going to ______next September.
3c Complete the chart and discuss it with your partner.
A: What do you want to be when you grow up?
B: I want to be a reporter.
A: How are you going to do that?
B: I'm going to write articles and send them to magazines and newspapers.
| $What$ |   |
| :---: | :---: |
| $Where$ |   |
| $How$ |   |
| $when$ |   |
Section B
1a Match the pictures with the New Year's resolutions. Number the pictures $[1-5]$.
New Year's Resolutions
Next year, I'm going to:
1.learn to play the piano
2.make the soccer team
3.get good grade
4.eat healthier food
5.get lots of exercise
1b What are you going to do next year? Tell your partner.
A: What are you going to do next year?
B: Well, I'm going to take guitar lessons. I really love music.
A: Sounds interesting. I'm going to learn another foreign language.
B: Are you? Great! But foreign languages are not for me.
1c Listen and circle the resolutions you hear in 1a.
1d Listen again. Write how the people are going to make their resolutions work.
|   | How are they going to do it? |
| :---: | :---: |
| Lucy | She‛s going to take piano lessons |
| Kim |   |
| Mike |   |
1e Make a list of other resolutions and how you are going to make them work. Then discuss them with your group.
A: I want to be a teacher.
B: How are you going to do that?
A: Well, I'm going to study hard and get good grades.
B: Sounds like a good plan. I want to get a lot of exercise.
2a Discuss the questions with your partner.
1.Did you make any resolutions last year?
2.Were you able to keep them? Why or why not?
2b Read the passage. Put the sentences [A-D] in the correct places.
A.These are about making yourself a better person.
B.For example, a student may have to find more time to study.
C.These are good reasons for this.
D.The start of the year is ofen a time for making resolutions.
1.Do you know what a resolution is? It’s a kind of promise. Most of the time, we make promises to other people. (“Mom, I promise I’m going to tidy my room when I get back from school.”) However, promises you make to yourself are resolutions, and the most common kind is New Year’s resolutions______. When we make resolutions at the beginning of the year, we hope that we are going to improve our lives. Some people write down their resolutions and plans for the coming year. This helps them to remember their resolutions. Others tell their family and friends about their wishes and plans.
2.There are different kinds of resolutions. Some are about physical health. For example, some people promise themselves they are going to start an exercise program or eat less fast food. Many resolutions have to do with self-improvement.______ Some people might say they are going to take up a hobby like painting or taking photos, or learn to play the guitar. Some resolutions have to do with better planning, like making a weekly plan for schoolwork.______
3.Although there are differences, most resolutions have one thing in common. People hardly ever keep them!______Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficult to keep. Sometimes people just forget about them. For this reason, some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions! How about you — will you make any next year?
2c Read the passage again and match each paragraph [1-3] with its main purpose below. Underline the words and phrases that helped you decide.
______To question the idea of making resolutions
______To give the meaning of resolution
______To discuss the different kinds of resolutions
2d Answer the questions with short sentences.
1.What is a resolution?
____________________________________________________________
2.When do people usually make resolutions?
____________________________________________________________
3.Why do people usually make resolutions?
____________________________________________________________
4.How can people remember their resolutions?
____________________________________________________________
5.How many kinds of resolutions does the writer talk about?
____________________________________________________________
6.Why do you think resolutions may be difficult to keep?
____________________________________________________________
7.Do you think the best resolution is to have no resolutions? Why or why not?
____________________________________________________________
2e Find these phrases in the passage. Then write your own sentences with them.
have to do with________________________________________
make promises__________________________________________
have ... in common_____________________________________
write down_____________________________________________
for this reason________________________________________
take up _______________________________________________
3a Complete the first two paragraphs about resolutions with the words in the box.
take $\quad$ listen $\quad$ make $\quad$ is $\quad$  help $\quad$ learn $\quad$ are
Resolutions ______promises to yourself. They may______ to make you a better person and to make your life easier. I am going to ______four resolutions.The first resolution is about my own personal improvement. Next year, or maybe sooner, I am going to ______up a new hobby. I think singing ______a great activity so I am going to ______to sing. I think this will also make my family happy because they love to ______to music and sing together.
3b Write your resolutions under the following headings.
1.Ideas for improving my physical health
get more exercise,______________________________
2.Ideas for improving my relationships with my family and friends
________________________________________________
3.Ideas for doing better at school
________________________________________________
3c Use your notes to write three more paragraphs about your resolutions. In each paragraph, write what you are going to do and why.
The second resolution is about improving my physical health.____________________________________________________________The third resolution is about improving my relationships with my family and friends.____________________________________________________________The last resolution is about how to do better at school. ____________________________________
4 Imagine you work for your city. Think of a plan to make it cleaner and greener.
1.We're going to make the subway better. Then people don't have to drive to work.
2.________________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________________
4.________________________________________________________________________
5.________________________________________________________________________
Self Check
1 Match the jobs with the school subjects.
2 Fill in the blanks in the conversation.
A: What do you ________to be when you grow up?
B: I want ________a scientist.
A: Wow! That sounds cool. But it's also difficult.________ are you________ to do that?
B: After I finish high school, I'm________ to go to university.
A: ________are you ________to study?
B: In Hefei. I'm ________to study there for four years.
A: I think I want________ a teacher. I'm________to teach in Wuhan.
3 Write about your plans.
Tomorrow, I'm going to________________________
Next week,____________________________________
Next month,___________________________________
Next year, ___________________________________
## UNIT 7
## Will people have robots?
Section A
Language Goal:Make predictions
1a How will the world be different 100 years from now? Read these predictions. Check $(\mathscr{√}) A$ for agree or $D$ for disagree.
_____A_____D 1.People will have robots in their homes.
_____A_____D 2. People won't use money. Everything will be free.
_____A_____D 3. Books will only be on computers, not on paper.
_____A_____D 4. Kids won't go to school. They'll study at home on computers.
_____A_____D 5. There will be only one country.
_____A_____D 6. People will live to be 200 years old.
1b Listen and circle the predictions you hear in 1a.
1c Ask and answer questions about the predictions in 1a.
A: Will people use money in 100 years?
B: No, they won't. Everything will be free.Will people live to be 200 years old?
A: Yes, they will.
2a Listen and circle the words you hear.
1.There will be (more / less / fewer) people.
2.There will be (more / less / fewer) free time.
3.There will be (more / less / fewer) cars.
4.There will be (more / less / fewer) pollution.
5.There will be (more / less / fewer) trees.
2b Listen again. Check $(\mathscr{√})$ the predictions you hear.
_____1.There will be fewer people.
_____2.There will be less free time.
_____3.People will use the subways less.
_____4.There will be more pollution.
_____5.Cities will be very big and crowded.
2c Make conversations about the predictions in $2 a$ and $2 b$.
A: What's your prediction about the future?
B: I think there will be more pollution.
A: Really? I don't think so. But I think there will be fewer trees.
2d Role-play the conversation.
Nick: What are you reading, Jill?
Jill: It's a book about the future.
Nick: Sounds cool. So what will the future be like?
Jill: Well, cities will be more crowded and polluted. There will be fewer trees and the environment will be in great danger.
Nick: That sounds bad! Will we have to move to other planets?
Jill: Maybe. But I want to live on the earth.
Nick: Me, too. Then what can we do?
Jill: We can use less water and plant more trees. Everyone should play a part in saving the earth.
3a Fill in the blanks with more, less or fewer.
1.In the future, there will be _____fresh water because there will be _____pollution in the sea.
2.In 100 years, there will be_____ cars because there will be_____ people in the cities.
3.There will be _____jobs for people because _____robots will do the same jobs as people.
4.I think there will be _____cities because people will build_____ buildings in the country.
5.In 50 years, people will have _____free time because there will be_____ things to do.
3b Complete the predictions with what you think will happen.
1.Kids study at school now. In 100 years,______________________________
2.I sometimes see blue skies in my city, but in the future_______________
3.People now usually live to be about $70-80$ years old, but in the future__________
4.Families usually spend time together on weekends, but maybe in 200 years__________
3c Draw a picture of what you think a city in the future will be like. Then describe it to the class.
section B
1a Write each word in the correct column below.
astronaut $\quad$ house $\quad$ apartment $\quad$ train $\quad$ rocket $\quad$ space station $\quad$ computer programmer
| Jobs | Transportation | Places to live |
| :---: | :---: | :---: |
|   |   |   |
1b Think of other words and write them in the chart in 1a.
1c Listen to Alexis and Joe. Number the pictures [1-3].
1d Listen again. Fill in the blanks with the correct verbs in the box.
1.I live in an apartment across the street from here.
2.I ______near here.
3.I ______a computer programmer.
4.$\mathrm{We}$ ______in a house in the country.
5.I ______the train to school.
6.I ______an astronaut.
7.I ______rockets to the moon.
8.I ______on a space station.
1e Student A is Alexis and Student B is Joe. Talk about Joe's life now, 10 years ago and 10 years from now.
A: Where do you live?
B: I live in an apartment.
2a Tell your partner what you know about robots. What do they look like and what can they do?
2b Read the article and match each paragraph with the question it discusses.
Paragraph 1 $\quad$ Will robots think like humans in the future?
Paragraph 2 $\quad$  What will robots be like in the future?
Paragraph 3  $\quad$ What can robots do today?
Paragraph 4  $\quad$ What are robots like in movies?
Do You Think You Will Have Your Own Robot?
1.When we watch movies about the future, we sometimes see robots. They are usually like human servants. They help with the housework and do jobs like working in dirty or dangerous places.
2.Today there are already robots working in factories. Some can help to build cars, and they do simple jobs over and over again. Fewer people will do such jobs in the future because they are boring, but robots will never get bored.
3.Scientists are now trying to make robots look like humans and do the same things as we do. Some robots in Japan can walk and dance. They are fun to watch. However, some scientists believe that although we can make robots move like people, it will be difficult to make them really think like a human. For example, scientist James White thinks that robots will never be able to wake up and know where they are. But many scientists disagree with $\mathrm{Mr}$. White. They think that robots will even be able to talk like humans in 25 to 50 years.
4.Some scientists believe that there will be more robots in the future. However, they agree it may take hundreds of years. These new robots will have many different shapes. Some will look like humans, and others might look like animals. In India, for example, scientists made robots that look like snakes. If buildings fall down with people inside, these snake robots can help look for people under the buildings. This was not possible 20 years ago, but computers and rockets also seemed impossible 100 years ago. We never know what will happen in the future!
2c Read the article again quickly. Complete the sentences about what robots can do now.
1.Robots can build______in factories.
2.They can do______jobs many times and never get bored.
3.Some can______and______.
4.Some can help ______people under______.
2d Fill in the blanks in this paragraph with words from the article.
2e What kinds of animals might robots look like in the future? What do you think these robots will be able to do? Write your ideas and discuss them with your partner.
I think some future robots might look like ______. They will __________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
3a Read Jill's answer to the question "What will your life be like in the future?" Fill in the blanks with the words in the box.
meet $\quad$ work $\quad$ live $\quad$ look $\quad$ keep $\quad$ wear $\quad$ more $\quad$ less $\quad$ fewer $\quad$ take
In 20 years, I think I'll be a newspaper reporter. I'll _____in Shanghai, because there will be_____ jobs in that city. As a reporter, I think I will_____ lots of interesting people, so I'll have more friends. I'll have_____ pets, though, because I'll have _____free time. And my apartment will be no good for pets because it'll be too small. So I'll probably just_____ a bird. During the week, I'll _____smart clothes. On the weekend, I'll _____less smart but I'll be more comfortable. In the future, people will _____more so they'll probably have fewer vacations, but I think I'll_____ a holiday in Hong Kong when possible. One day I'll even go to Australia.
3b Complete the chart about your life 20 years from now. You can add more items.
3c Write about your life 20 years from now. Use $3 a$ and $3 b$ to help you.
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
4 Discuss how you think a robot will help students with schoolwork in the future. Write down your group's ideas and draw a picture of your robot.
Self Check
1 Put the words in the correct columns in the chart.
job $\quad$ people $\quad$ pollution $\quad$ robot $\quad$ fresh water $\quad$ paper $\quad$ planet $\quad$ car $\quad$ clean air $\quad$ city $\quad$ free time $\quad$ building $\quad$ money tree
| more/fewer | more/less |
| :---: | :---: |
|   |   |
2 Fill in the blanks in the conversation.
Girl: Mom, what will the future_____ like?
Mom: Well, no one knows what the future will be_____.
Girl: But _____I be beautiful like you? _____I be a pilot?I want to fly up into the sky.
Mom: You're already beautiful. And you should study hard. Then you _____be a pilot.
Girl: OK, I must study harder then.
Mom: But you should also remember that_____ will _____both good and bad things in life.
Girl: $\quad$ Oh, but I'm not scared, Mom, because you _____help me!
## UNIT 8
## How do you make a banana milk shake?
Section A
Language Goals:
Describe a process;Follow instructions
1a Write these words in the blanks in the picture above.
turn on $\quad$ cut up $\quad$ drink $\quad$ peel $\quad$ pour $\quad$ put
1b Listen and put the instructions in order.
______Turn on the blender.
______Cut up the bananas.
______Drink the milk shake.
______Pour the milk into the blender.
______Put the bananas and ice-cream in the blender.
1 Peel three bananas.
1c Cover the instructions above. Tell your partner how to make a banana milk shake.
A: How do you make a banana milk shake?
B: First, peel the bananas ...
2a. Listen and complete the chart.
| How many | bananas, |
| :---: | :---: |
| How much | yogurt, |
2b Listen again. Write the ingredients under the correct amount in the chart.
| one | two | three | one cup | two spoons |
| :---: | :---: |:---: |:---: |:---: |
| watermelon, |   |   |   |   |\
2c Ask and answer questions about how to make fruit salad.
A: Let's make fruit salad.
B: OK, good idea. How much yogurt do we need?
A: One cup.
B: How many apples do we need?
A: Let me think... We need two apples.
B: OK, and how much ...
2d Role-play the conversation.
Anna: Sam, I want to make Russian soup for a party on Saturday. Can you tell me how?
Sam: Sure. First, buy some beef, one cabbage, four carrots, three potatoes, five tomatoes and one onion. Then, cut up the vegetables.
Anna: What's next?
Sam: Next, put the beef, carrots and potatoes into a pot and add some water. After that, cook them for 30 minutes. Then, add the cabbage, tomatoes and onion and cook for another 10 minutes.
Anna: OK, that's it?
Sam: No, one more thing. Finally, don't forget to add some salt.
3a Circle the correct word in each question.
1.How (much / many) bananas do we need?
2.How (much / many) sugar do we need?
3.How (much / many) bread do we need?
4.How (much / many) tomatoes do we need?
5.How (much / many) cheese do we need?
3b Complete the questions and answers. Then match them.
______1.______do you make popcorn?
______2.______corn do we need?
______3.______do we do next?
______4.______salt do we need?
______5.______Now can we eat it?
a.Half a cup.
b.______,put the corn into the popcorn machine.
c.Yes, we can!
d.Next, on the machine.______, add the salt.
e.Just one spoon.
3c Write how to do one of the following things. Then tell your partner how to do it.
plant a tree
make beef noodles
wash clothes
take out a book from the library
Section B
1a Make a list of the things you like in a sandwich.
In my sandwich, I like______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
1b Ask and answer questions with a partner. Find out what he/she likes in a sandwich.
A: Do you like lettuce in a sandwich?
B: Yes, I do.
A: Do you like tomatoes?
B: No, I don't.
1c Look at the picture in 1a. Listen and circle the words you hear.
1d Listen again. Write the ingredients in the order you hear them.
| First | Next | Then | Finally |
| :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| butter |   |   |   |
1e Tell your partner how to make your favorite sandwich.
A: First, put some butter on a piece of bread.
B: How much butter?
A: About one spoon.
2a What kind of traditional food do people eat on special holidays in China?
2b Read the article and number the pictures $[1-5]$.
Thanksgiving in North America
In most countries, people usually eat traditional food on special holidays. A special day in North America is Thanksgiving. In the United States, this festival is always on the fourth Thursday in November, but in Canada it falls on the second Monday in October. Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for food in the autumn and other good things people enjoy in life. Families see Thanksgiving as a time to get together and usually celebrate it with a big family meal. The main dish of this meal is almost always turkey, a large bird. To go with the turkey, people often prepare other things, such as gravy, cornbread, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin or apple pie. Making a turkey dinnerHere is one way to make turkey for a Thanksgiving dinner.
$>$ First, mix together some bread pieces, onions, salt and pepper.
$>$ Next, fill the turkey with this bread mix.
$>$ Then, put the turkey in a hot oven and cook it for a few hours.
$>$ When it is ready, place the turkey on a large plate and cover it with gravy.
$>$ Finally, cut the turkey into thin pieces and eat the meat with vegetables like carrots and potatoes.
2c Read the article again and answer the following questions.
1.Where do people celebrate Thanksgiving?
______________________________________________________
2.When do people celebrate it?
______________________________________________________
3.Why is Thanksgiving important?
______________________________________________________
4.How do people celebrate it?
______________________________________________________
5.What is the main dish of the Thanksgiving meal?
______________________________________________________
2d Here are the instructions for making a turkey dinner written in a different way. Put them in order. Write First, Next, Then and Finally.
______, serve it to your friends with some vegetables.
______, put this into the bird.
______, cook it at a very high temperature for a long time.
______, put everything you need together in a large bowl.
2e What do you think is the most special day in China? Answer the following questions.
1.When is this special day?
2.What are the reasons for this special day?
Do people give thanks for anything on this day?
Do people remember anything or anyone on this day?
3.How do most people celebrate this day?
4.Is there any traditional food?
What are the main dishes?
5.Can you make these dishes?
3a Read the recipe below and fill in the blanks with the words in the box.
cook $\quad$ next $\quad$ wash $\quad$ finally $\quad$ have $\quad$ enjoy $\quad$ first $\quad$ cut
Yunnan Rice Noodles
In Yunnan, many people eat rice noodles for breakfast, and even for lunch and dinner. To make this special food, you need to ______rice noodles, chicken soup, chicken, lett uce and eggs. (Of course, you can also have other things like fish and different vegetables.)______,______the lett uce and cut it up.______,______the chicken into pieces. Then,make the chicken soup very hot, over 100°C. Then,______the eggs, meat and lett uce in the pot of hot soup, one by one.______,put the rice noodles into the soup. Now, it’s time to ______the rice noodles!
3b Think of a favorite food in your hometown. Make a list of ingredients.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3c Write a recipe for your favorite food. Use $3 a$ and $3 b$ to help you.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4 Make up a crazy recipe with your partner. Then tell another pair of students how to make this crazy food. The other pair will draw it.
Self Check
1 Number these instructions for making tomato and egg soup in the correct order. Then complete the instructions with the words in the box.
First $\quad$ Next $\quad$ Th end $\quad$ Finally
_____, mix everything together and serve it.
_____, cook for five minutes and add two eggs.
_____, cut up three tomatoes and put them into a pot.
_____, add some water, sugar and salt.
2 Write questions and answers using the words in brackets.
1.Q:_____________________________________________
(how many/eggs/we/need/make/cake)
A:_______________________________________________
(two)
2.Q:_____________________________________________
(how much/milk/we/need)
A:_______________________________________________
(three cups)
3.Q:_____________________________________________
(we/have to/add/sugar or honey)
A:_______________________________________________
(yes/can/add/two spoons/honey)
## UNIT 9
## Can you come to my party?
Section  A
Language Goals:
Make, accept and decline invitations; Talk about obligations
1a Match the phrases with the pictures [a-e].
1.prepare for an exam a
2.help my parents____
3.go to the doctor____
4.meet my friend____
5.have the flu____
1b Listen and write the names (Tim, Kay, Anna and Wilson) next to the correct students in the picture.
1c You are the students in the picture. Student A, invite three students to your party. Students $B, C$ and $D$, give answers.
A: Can you come to my party on Saturday afternoon?
B: Sure, I'd love to.
C: Sorry, I can't. I have to prepare for an exam.
D: I'm sorry, too. I must go to the doctor.
2a Listen and circle can or can't.
1.Jeff (can / can't) go to the party.
2.Mary (can / can't) go to the party.
3.May (can / can't) go to the party.
4.Mei Ling (can / can't) go to the party.
5.Paul (can / can't) go to the party.
2b Listen again. Who can't go to the party? Why? Complete the chart.
| Names | Reasons |
| :---: | :---: |
|   |   |
2c Look at the reasons in the chart in 2b. Write some more. Then, Student A, invite your partner to do something. Student B, say you can't go and why.
1.too much homework
2.________________
3.________________
4.________________
A: Hey, Dave. Can you go to the movies on Saturday?
B: I'm sorry. I'm not available. I have too much homework this weekend.
A: That's too bad. Maybe another time.
B: Sure, Joe. Thanks for asking.
2d Role-play the conversation.
Jeff: Hey, Nick, can you come to my house on Saturday? My cousin Sam from Xi’an is going to be here.
Nick: Oh, Sam! I remember we went bike riding together last fall when he visited you.
Jeff: Yes, that's right.
Nick: I'd love to come, but I'm afraid I can't.I have an exam on Monday so I must prepare for it.
Jeff: That's really too bad! Oh, but Sam isn't leaving until next Wednesday. Can you hang out with us on Monday night?
Nick: Sure! Catch you on Monday!
3a Complete the answers with might and one of the phrases in the box.
1.A: What are you going to do on Saturday?
B: I'm not sure. I might _________________________
2.A: What are you planning to do after school?
B: I don't know.__________________________________
3.A: When will you finish the science homework?
B:________________________________________________
4.A: Who are you going to the movies with?
B:________________________________________________
5.A: Are you free to come to my place on Saturday?
B:________________________________________________
3b Complete the sentences below. Use the words in brackets to help you.
1.Inviting: _______________________(can/play tennis)
Accepting:
2.Inviting: _______________________(would like to/go to the movies)
Refusing: _______________________
Reason: _______________________(might have to)
3.Inviting: _______________________(can/hang out with us tonight)
Refusing: _______________________
Reason:_______________________(must)
4.Inviting: _______________________(would like to/come to my birthday party)
Accepting:_______________________
3c Write down everything you have to do next week. Choose a day and time to have a party. Then invite classmates to your party.
A: Can you come to my party?
B: When is it?
A: Next week, on Thursday night.
B: I'm sorry. I have to study for a math test.
| $MON.$ |   |
| :---: | :---: |
| $TUE.$ |   |
| $WED.$ |   |
| $THUR.$ |   |
| $FRI.$ |   |
| $SAT.$ |   |
| $SUN.$ |   |
Section  B
1a Write the dates for this week on the calendar.
1b Write these words below the correct dates on the calendar in $1 \mathrm{a}$.
today $\quad$ tomorrow $\quad$ yesterday $\quad$ the day before yesterday $\quad$ the day after tomorrow $\quad$ weekday $\quad$ weekend
1c Ask and answer questions about the days in $1 \mathrm{a}$.
A: What's today?
B: It's Monday the 14th.
1d Listen. Can Vince play tennis with Andy? Circle Yes or No.
1e Listen again. Match Vince's activities with the days in $1 \mathrm{~d}$.
1f Student $A$ is Andy and} Student B is Vince. Andy, invite Vince to play tennis.
A: Hi, Vince. Can you play tennis with me?
B: When?
A: Today.
B: Sorry, I can't. I ...
2a Make a list of the kinds of parties people have.
birthday party,____________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2b Read the messages quickly. Why did the people write them? Match the reason with each message.
1.accept an invitation $\quad$ 2. make an invitation $\quad$ 3. turn down an invitation
Hi David,
What a great idea! I really like Ms. Steen a lot. She helped me to improve my English so much. I'm sad to see her go, and this party is the best way to say “Thank you and goodbye." I can help to buy some of the food and drinks. I can also help to bring Ms. Steen to the party. I already have a great idea about how to do that.
He Wei
Hi David,
Thanks so much for planning this. I'd love to come to the party, but I'm not available. My family is taking a trip to Wuhan at the end of this month to visit my aunt and uncle. However, I'd still be glad to help out with any of the party preparations, like planning the games. Let me know if you need my help.
Jake
Dear classmates,
As I'm sure you know by now, our favorite teacher, Ms. Steen, is leaving soon to go back to the US. We're very sad that she's leaving because she is a fun teacher. To show how much we're going to miss her, let's have a surprise party for her next Friday the 28th!
Can you come to the party? If so, can you help with any of these things? Please tell me by this Friday.
1) Buy food and drinks.
2) Think of games to play.
3) Prepare things we need for the games (glue, paper, pens, ...).
4) Bring Ms. Steen to the party without telling her so that she can be surprised.
I look forward to hearing from you all.
David
2c Read the messages again and answer the questions.
1.What kind of party is it?
____________________________________________________________
2.Who is the party for?
____________________________________________________________
3.When is the party?
____________________________________________________________
4.Who did David invite to the party?
____________________________________________________________
5.What can people do at the party?
____________________________________________________________
2d Complete the invitation with words and phrases from the messages on page 69.
We are planning a housewarming____ at our new house this Saturday. Can you ____? Our house is at 2 London Road. We are serving ____and____from 7:30 p.m. Please____ your friends and family. A party is more____ with more people! Please let us____ by Wednesday ____you can come to the party. Hope you can make it!
2e Imagine one of your favorite teachers is leaving. Plan a party for him/ her. Answer the questions with a partner.
1.Why is he/she one of your favorite teachers?
2.What do you want to say to him/her?
3.When is the best time to have the party?
4.Where can you have the party?
5.What kind of food will there be?
6.What kind of drinks would you like to serve?
7.Who will come to the party?
8.What activities will there be at the party?
9.How can you make the party a surprise for your teacher?
3a Read the invitation and answer the questions.
Dear Parents,
I would like to invite you to the opening of our new library at No. 9 High School. The opening will be on the morning of Wednesday, January 8th at 9:00. After this, you can enjoy our school concert. Then lunch will be in the school hall at 12:00. I would also like to invite each parent to bring one book as a gift for the new library. Please reply in writing to this invitation by Friday, December 20th.
Larry Smith
Headmaster
1.Who is making the invitation?
____________________________________________________________
2.What is the invitation for?
____________________________________________________________
3.When will the event happen?
____________________________________________________________
4.What will happen after this?
____________________________________________________________
5.Do parents have to bring anything?
____________________________________________________________
6.How should people reply to this invitation, and when?
____________________________________________________________
3b Write an invitation to a party or any other event. Reply to your partner's invitation. If you turn down the invitation, give a good reason.
Include the following information:
- kind of party or event
- when and where it will be
- if guests should bring anything
- if guests should reply to the invitation
- when and how guests should reply
Use the following
words and phrases:
would like to
will be
after this
please
reply
4 Student A, look at your calendar on the right. Student B, look at yours on page 81 . Find a time when you can both go shopping.
A: Can you go shopping with me next week?
B: Sure, I'd love to. When?
A: Well, what are you going to do on Monday evening?
B: I must study for the English test. What about Tuesday evening?
Self Check
1 Fill in the blanks in the conversation.
A: Hi, Peter.______ you come to my party ______the weekend?
B: Sure,______love to.
A: How about ______,Jenny?
C: I’m afraid I ______. I ______to look aft er my litt le cousin.
A: ______you come, Jeff ?
D: I ______be able to, but I’m not sure.______let you know tomorrow.
2 You get these invitations but can't go. Write a refusal and a reason.
1.Invitation: "Can you come to my party on Saturday?"
Reply:________________________________________________
2.Invitation: "Let's go to the movies tomorrow night."
Reply:________________________________________________
3.Invitation: "Let's go to the concert on the weekend."
Reply:________________________________________________
4.Invitation: "Do you want to go shopping with me next week?"
Reply:________________________________________________
5.Invitation: "Can you play soccer with me after school today?"
Reply:________________________________________________
## UNIT 10
## If you go to the party, you’ll have a great time!
Section  A
Language Goal:
Talk about consequences
1a Match the statements with the pictures [a-d].
1b Listen and complete the responses in 1a.
1c Look at the pictures above and make conversations.
A: Are you going to the party tomorrow night?
B: Yes, I am.
A: Who will you go with?
B: I think I'll go with Karen and Anna.
A: If you do, you'll have a great time.
2a Listen and circle the correct answers to complete the sentences.
1.The students are talking about when to have (a class party / a class meeting / a birthday party).
2.They plan to have it on (Friday evening / Saturday afternoon / Saturday evening).
2b Listen again. Choose the correct short answer in the box to answer each question.
half the class won't come $\quad$ some students will be bored $\quad$ make some food $\quad$ students will leave early $\quad$ the party games
1.What will happen if they have the party today?
Half the class won't come.
2.What will happen if they have the party tomorrow?
________________________________________________
3.What will happen if they watch a video at the party?
________________________________________________
4.What will Mark organize?
________________________________________________
5.What will Nelly do?
________________________________________________
2c Role-play a conversation between Nelly and Mark.
A: OK, when is a good time to have the party?
B: Let's have it today.
A: Hmm. If we have it today, half the class won't come.
2d Role-play the conversation.
Jeff: Hey, Ben. For the party next week, should we ask people to bring food?
Ben: No, let's order food from a restaurant. If we ask people to bring food, they'll just bring potato chips and chocolate because they'll be too lazy to cook.
Jeff: OK. For the games, do you think we should give people some small gifts if they win?
Ben: I think that's a great idea! If we do that, more people will want to play the games.
Jeff: Yes, the games will be more exciting, too.
I think I'll take the bus to the party. $\quad$ If you do, you'l| be late.
I think I'l| stay at home. $\quad$ If you do, you'll be sorry.
What will happen if they have the party today?$\quad$ If they have it today, half the class won't come.
Should we ask people to bring food? $\quad$ If we ask people to bring food, they'll just bring potato chips and chocolate.
3a Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.
Dear Su Mei,I don’t ______(know) what to ______(do) about going to Mike’s birthday party tomorrow night. My parents ______(think) I should study for my English exam next week. If I ______(go) to the party, they ______(be) upset. Mike ______(tell) us to wear nice clothes, but I don’t ______(have) any. If I ______(wear) jeans, I ______(look) the worst. Also, I’m not sure how to ______(go) to the party. If I ______(walk), it ______(take) me too long. If I ______(take) a taxi, it ______(be) too expensive. Can you give me some advice please?
Tina
3b Complete the sentences using your own ideas.
1.If I get up late tomorrow,____________________________________
2.If I don't finish my homework,________________________________
3.If I don't get enough exercise,_______________________________
4.I will not have enough time to study if_______________________
5.I will not make any friends if________________________________
3c Write a story with your group on a piece of paper. The first person begins the story with "I think I will ..." The others add sentences with "if". Pass the paper around twice. Then read the story.
I think I will go to the movies tonight. If I go to the movies, I won't finish my homework. If I don't finish my homework ...
Section B
1a Which of the things below are the most important to you? Circle three things.
______be happy $\quad$ ______travel around the world
______go to college $\quad$ ______make a lot of money
______be famous $\quad$ ______get an education
1b Listen. Look at the list in $1 \mathrm{a}$. Write $A$ before each thing the soccer agent talks about and $P$ before each thing Michael's parents talk about.
1c Listen again. Complete the sentences.
1.If you join the Lions, $c$ $\quad$ a. you'll be famous.
2.If you become a Lion,______ $\quad$ b. I'll never do it.
3.And if you work really hard,______ $\quad$ c. you'll become a great soccer player.
4.If you become a soccer player,______ $\quad$ d. you'll never go to college.
5.But if I don't do this now,______  $\quad$ e. you'll travel around the world.
1d Student A is Michael. Student $B$ is his friend. Student $B$, give Student $A$ advice.
A: What do you think I should do? Can you give me some advice?
B: I think you should go to college.
A: But if I go to college, I'll never become a great soccer player.
2a What kinds of things do you worry about? Who do you usually go to for help?
2b Look at the statements and then read the passage quickly. Which statement expresses the main idea of the passage?
a. If people have problems, they should get advice from an expert.
c. If people have problems, they should keep them to themselves.
b. If people have problems, they should talk to other people.
Students these days often have a lot of worries. Sometimes they have problems with their schoolwork, and sometimes with their friends. What can they do about this? Some people believe the worst thing is to do nothing. Laura Mills, a teenager fromLondon, agrees. "Problems and worries are normal in life," says Laura. "But I think talking to someone helps a lot. Unless we talk to someone, we'll certainly feel worse."
Laura once lost her wallet, and worried for days. She was afraid to tell her parents about it. She even walked three miles to school each day because she didn't have any money. She just kept thinking, "If I tell my parents, they'll be angry!" In the end, she talked to her parents and they were really understanding. Her dad said he sometimes made careless mistakes himself. They got her a new wallet and asked her to be more careful. "I will always remember to share my problems in the future!" Laura says.
Robert Hunt advises students about common problems. He feels the same way as Laura. "It is best not to run away from our problems. We should always try to solve them." He thinks the first step is to find someone you trust to talk to. This person doesn't need to be an expert like himself. Students often forget that their parents have more experience, and are always there to help them. In English, we say that sharing a problem is like cutting it in half. So you're halfway to solving a problem just by talking to someone about it!
2c Read the passage again and answer the questions. Discuss your answers with a partner.
1.What is the worst thing to do if you have a problem?
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2.Why didn't Laura want to tell her parents about her lost wallet?
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3.What is the first thing you should do when you want to solve a problem?
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4.Why can our parents give us good advice about our problems?
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2d Fill in the blanks with the phrases in the box.
discuss your problems $\quad$ tell her parents $\quad$ unless you talk $\quad$ run away from $\quad$ talk to someone $\quad$ share her problems $\quad$ to do nothing
Students oft en have a lot of problems and worries. Laura Mills thinks the worst thing is_____. She thinks you’ll feel worse if you don’t _____ about your problems. Laura remembers that she once lost her wallet and was afraid to _____about it. Now she believes you cannot feel better _____ to someone. She says she will always_____ in the future. Robert Hunt agrees with Laura. He thinks you should not _____ your problems, but you should try to solve them. If you cannot talk to an expert like Robert, you can _____with your parents because they have a lot of experience.
2e Ask three students the following questions. Take notes of their answers.
1.What problems do you have with schoolwork?
2.Who do you talk to about these problems and why?
3.Who else can you get advice from?
4.Do you always tell your parents about your problems? Why or why not?
5.Do you ever give advice to your friends about their problems? What advice do you give?
3a Talk to someone you know. Find out his/her three biggest worries. Try to think of some solutions to the problems and write them down.
| Problems | Possible solutions |
| :---: | :---: |
|   |   |
|   |   |
|   |   |
3b Write about your friend's first problem and the possible solutions. Use the structures below to help you plan your writing.
My friend __________has a problem.
$\mathrm{He} /$ She _________________________.
I think he/she should________________________.
If he/she ___________________________________.
he/she will__________________________________.
3c Now write your advice for your friend's second and third problems. Use the structures in $3 b$ to help you.
My friend also has two other problems. __________________________________________________
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_________________________________________________________________________________________
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4 Your school is taking part in the project "We Can Help!" Add more items to the poster. Then talk about what you will do if you take part in the project.
A: What will you do if you visit an old people's home?
B: If I do that, I'll bring the old people some flowers.
We Can Help!
- old people's home visit
- school clean-up
- children's hospital visit
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Self Check
1 Fill in the blanks with the words in the box.
meeting $\quad$ teenagers $\quad$ video $\quad$ experience
1.If my family travels to a new country this summer, I’ll send you a lett er about my ______.
2.Will you watch the ______with me if you're free this weekend?
3.If the ______stay out too late, their parents will worry about them.
4.I'll go to the ______if it ends by 5:00 p.m.
2 Complete the conversation with the words in the box. Some words are used more than once.
if $\quad$ are $\quad$ will $\quad$ fi ght $\quad$ want $\quad$ sorry $\quad$ going
A: Hi, Sally.______ you ______to the party tomorrow?
B: I ______to, but I can’t.
A: Oh! But ______you don’t go to the party, you______ miss all the fun!
B: I know, but I got into a ______with my parents.
A: Hmm ... then you should just say ______to your parents.
B: I guess you’re right. I ______talk to them tonight.
3 Use your imagination! What will you do if ...
1.it rains all weekend?
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2.there's an English test tomorrow?
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3.your cousin decides to come and visit from another town?
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