新人教版初中八年级英语电子课本(Go for it)上册

Unit 1 Where did you go on vacation

Section A

Language Goal：

Talk about past

events.

1a Match the activities with the pictures [a ­ g]．

1. stayed at home __f__ 5. went to the mountains ______

2. went to New York City ______ 6. went to the beach ______

3. visited my uncle ______ 7. visited museums ______

4. went to summer camp ______

1b Listen and number the people in the picture [1-5].

1c Make conversations about the people in 1a.

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.

Grammar Focus

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.

3c Ask your group questions about their last vacation. Then tell the class your results.

Section B

1a Match the words with the pictures below.

1b 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

2. Did she do anything special there What

3. Did she buy anything for her best friend

4. Did Lisa like her vacation

1d Listen again and fill in the chart.

What did Lisa say about…

her vacation great the people

the fun park the food

the stores

1e Ask and answer questions about Lisa's vacation. Begin your questions with:

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

2c Read Jane's diary entries again. Fill in the chart.

2d Complete the conversation about Jane's trip to Penang using the information in the diary entries.

Anna: 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 fish and rice.

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 (want) to walk to the top. We (start) our walk at 9:30 . We (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 vacation at one of these places. Use the words and phrases in the box to help you.

3b Answer the questions to make notes about a vacation you took.

1. Where did you go 5. What food did you eat

2. Did you go with anyone 6. What did you like best

3. How was the weather 7. Did you dislike anything

4. What did you do every day 8. How did you feel about the trip

3c Write a travel diary like Jane's on pages. Use your notes in 3b.

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 ., 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

Section A

Language Goal：Talk about how often you do things

1a Look at the picture. Make a list of the weekend activities.

1. help with house 4. ___________

2. ______________

1b Listen and write the letters from the picture above on the lines below.

1c Talk about the people in the picture above. What do they do on weekends

2a Listen. Listen. Cheng Tao is talking about how often he does these activities.

Number the activities you hear[1­5] .

2b Listen again. Match the activities in 2a with how often Cheng Tao does them.

2c How often do you do these activities Fill in the chart and then make conversations.

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!

Grammar Focus

3a Complete the questions with do or does. Then match the questions and answers.

1. How often _______he play soccer a. Yes. She usually does.

2. _______you drink milk b. Hardly ever. I don’t like them.

3. How often ______they stay up late c. He plays at least twice a week.

4. ________Sue eat a healthy breakfast d. No, they don’t. They’re too busy..

5. How often _______you eat apples e. Never. They always go to bed early.

6. _________ your parents play sports f. Yes, I do. Every day.

3b Use 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.

Section B

1a Match the words with the pictures.

1b Ask and answer questions.

Use the words from 1a.

1c Listen to the interview about eating habits. Circle your answer to each question.

1d Listen again. Fill in the blanks in the survey.

Questions Tina Bill

1. How often do you exercise Every 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

1e Student A is the reporter. Student B is Tina or Bill. Ask and answer questions. Then change roles.

2a Rank these activities according to how often you think your classmates do them (I=most often, 6=least often)

watch TV go to the movies play computer games

excise r play sports use the Internet go camping in the country

2b Read the article and complete the pie charts on page 14.

2c Read the article again and answer the questions.

1. How many students do not exercise at all

2. How many students use the Internet every day

3. How often do most students watch TV What do they usually watch

4. What doest 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%

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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.

3a Look at the information in the chart and complete the report.

Jane is a 16-year-old high school student n the United States. American Teenager magazine asked her about her habits. Jan has a lot of food habits. She always exercise and she reads books . Also, she drinks juice and she stay up late. However, she has some bad habits, too. She watch 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 was 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.

3c write a report about your goof and bad habits. Say how often you do things. Use the report in 3a as an example.

4. Take the health quiz. Compare your results with your partner’s. Who’s healthier

1. Hoe 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 o you eat fresh vegetables and fresh fruit

a. A few times a year. b. A few times a month. c. A few times a week.

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 to seven. c. Eight or more.

Self Check

1. Complete the chart with activities you do and don’t do. What about your mother/ 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 TV, too.

Unit 3 I’m more outgoing than my sister.

Section A

Language Goal：Talk about personal traits; Compare people

1a Match each word with its opposite．

Tall loudly

Thin short hair

long hair heavy

quietly short

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.

funny (run) fast

friendly (jump) high

hard-working (get up) early

smart

lazy

2b Listen again. How are Tina and Tara different

Fill in the charts.

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: Yes, but I think Lisa sang better than Nelly.

Anna: Oh, which is Lisa

Julie: The one with shorter hair. I think she sang more clearly than Nelly.

Anna: Yes, but Nelly danced better than Lisa. Did you do anything special last month

Julie: But you can tell that Lisa practiced a lot more and really wanted to win.

Anna: Well, everyone wants to win. But the most important thing is to learn something and have fun.

Grammar Focus

3a Use the words to write questions and answers.

tall/ you

Q: Is Julie as tall as you

A: No, she isn’t. She’s shorter 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 down how you are different now.

you taller Yes, I am. I’m taller now than two years ago.

2. Are you funnier ___________________________________

3. Do you study English better _________________________

4. Are you more outgoing _____________________________

5. Do you sing better _________________________________

3c Compare your parents. Check () 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.

Section B

1a What kind of things are important in a friend Rank the things below.[1-7](1 is the most important.

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 it.

1c Talk about Molly and Mary and their best friends.

2a Write the comparative of the following adjectives. Then use them to write five sentences about you and your friends.

2b Should friends be the same or different Read about what these people think. Underline the differences between the friends and circle the similarities.

2c Are the following statements true (T) or false (F)

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.

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..

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 your hand and touches your heart.

3a Wang Ling and Liu Lili are best friends. Look at the chart below and compare them.

3b Make notes about two of your friends. One friend should be similar to you; the other friend should be different.

3c Write two paragraphs describing your friends.

4 Read the job ad. Then compare two of your classmates. Decide which classmate is better for the job.

Self Check

1 Put the words in the correct columns in the chart.

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 ___ (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 you are different.

Use comparatives.

Unit 4 What’s the best movie theater

Section A

Language Goals：Discuss Preferences 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.

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

c. FM

2b Listen again. Write the correct store or radio station next to each statement

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.

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.

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.

Grammar Focus

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. Johnny Depp acted the_______(good) in that movie. He's much _______(good) than others at finding the_______(interesting) roles.

3b Think of three stores in your town and fill in the chart. Then write six sentences using the information in the chart.

3c Think of three restaurants for lunch near your home. Fill in the chart. Then choose the best one.

Section B

1a. Write these words and phrases next to their opposites in the chart.

1b Tell your partner about people you know. Use the words in la.

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.

1e Look at the information in Id 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: He/She...

2b Read the passage below. Which three talent shows are mentioned

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 con sing fast songs very well.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2e Who's got talent in your class Write down a classmate's name for each talent and find out how many students in your group agree with you.

3a Read the article about Greenwood Park. Fill in the blanks with the correct superlative forms of the adjectives and adverbs in the box.

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 . to meet my friends. The park is_______ place on weekends because almost everyone goes there to sec 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 ...

... is better than but... is the most

Self Check

1. Fill in the blanks with the superlative forms of the words in the box.

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. 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.

A movie ticket at Town Cinema is $. It is $ at Screen City, and $ 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 Screen City are very comfortable. The seats at Movie World 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 [a­g]．

1. talk show 5. game show ______

2. soap opera d 6. talent show ______

3. sports show ______ 7. news ______

4. sitcom ______

1b Listen and number the shows [1-4]in the order you hear them.

______talent show ______ talk show ______soccer game ______news

1c Practice the conversation. Then make your own conversations.

2a Listen to Lin Hui and Sally’s conversation. Number the TV shows [1-5].

2b Listen again. Complete the sentences.

2c Ask and answer the questions about the TV shows in 2a. Use information that is true for you.

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

3a Make a conversation and then practice it with a partner.

3b Answer these questions. Give answers that are true for you.

3c Ask your classmates questions and write their names in the chart.

Section B

1a What do you think of these TV shows and movies Choose words from the box and write them under the pictures.

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.

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.

2b Read the passage and complete the time line on the next page.

2c Read the passage again and fill in the facts about Mickey.

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.

3a Fill in the blanks in the movie review. Use the words in the box to help you.

3b Write notes for your own movie review.

3c Write your movie review using the notes in 3b.

4 What do you and your partner think of these TV shows or movies Write description words for each one.

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.

2a Listen. What is Cheng Han going to do Check (√) the correct boxes in the picture.

2b

Listen again. What are Cheng Han's plans for the future Complete the chart.

2c

Ask and answer questions about Cheng Han's plans.

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

Kan: Well, I'm going to keep on writing stories, of course. What do you want to be

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.

Grammar Focus

3a

Match what these people want to do with what they are going to do.

3b

Fill in the blanks. Then practice the conversation.

3c

Complete the chart and discuss it with your partner.

Section B

1a March the pictures with the New Year's resolutions. Number the pictures[1-5].

1b What are you going to do next year Tell your partner.

1c Listen and circle the resolutions you hear in la.

1d Listen again. Write how the people are going to make their resolutions work.

1e Make a list of other resolutions and how you are work. Then discuss them with your group.

2a Discuss the question with your partner.

2b Read the passage and match each paragraph with its main purpose.

Underline the words and phrases that helped you decide.

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. _____________

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! ______________

2c Which paragraph in the passage do you think each sentence goes in Write the letters [A-F] in the correct places in the passage.

A. These are about making yourself a better person.

B. Others tell their family and friends about their wishes ands plans.

C. How about you — will you make any next year

D. For example, a student may have to find more time to study.

E. There are good reasons for this.

F. The start of the year is often a time for making resolutions.

2d Answer the questions with short sentences.

1. What is a resolution

______________________________________

2. Why do people usually make resolutions

_______________________________________

3. How many kinds of resolutions does the writer talk about

____________________________________________________

4. Why do you think resolutions may be difficult to keep

____________________________________________________

5. Do you agree with the writer Why do or why not

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2e Find these phrases in the passage. Then write your own sentences with them.

3a Complete the first two paragraphs about resolutions with the words in the box.

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 being 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.

4. Imagine you work for your city. Think of a plan to make it dearer and greener.

Self check

1. Match the jobs with the school subjects.

2. Fill in the blanks in the conversation.

3. Write about your plans.

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 (√) A (for agree) or D (for disagree).

_____ A _____D l. 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 only be one country.

_____ A _____D 6. People will live to be 200 years old.

1b Listen and circle the predictions you hear in la.

1c Ask and answer questions about the predictions in la.

A: Will people use money in 100 years

B: No, they won’t. Everything will be free. Will people live to 200 years old

A: Yes, they will.

2a Listen and circle the words you hear.

2b Listen again. Check (√) the predictions you hear.

_____ l. 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 2a and 2b.

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.

Grammar Focus

3a Fill in the blanks with more, less or fewer.

l. 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.

l. 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.

1b Think of other words and write them in the chart in la.

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.

l. I live in an apartment across the street from here.

2. I ________ near here.

3. I ________ a computer programmer.

4. 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.

1c Student A is Alexis and Student B is Joe.

Talk about Joe’s life now, l0 years ago and

10 years from now.

2a Tell your partner what you know about robots. What do they look like and what can they do

2b Read the article quickly. Complete the sentences below about what robots can do now.

2c Read the article again and write three sentences about what robots will

be able to do in the future.

l. Robots will be able to wake up and__________________________________.

.

.

2d Fill in the blanks in this paragraph with words from the article.

2e How do you think these future robots will help you and your family

Write your ideas and discuss them with your partner.

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.

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 3a and 3b 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

Unit 8 How do you make a banana milk shake

Section A

1a Write these words in the blanks in the picture above.

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.

2a Listen and complete the chart.

—How many bananas do we need —We need three bananas.

—How much yogurt do we need —We need one cup of yogurt.

2b Listen again. Write the ingredient under the correct amount in the chart.

2c Ask and answer questions about how to make fruit salad.

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.

Grammar Focus

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.

you make popcorn

do we need

we do next

______4. _______salt do we need

______5. _________Now can we eat it

a. Half a cup.

, 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.

Do you know how to plant a tree

First, dig a hole, then…



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 la. Listen and circle the words you hear.

1d Listen again. Write the ingredients in the order you hear them.

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 the United States

In most countries, people usually eat traditional food on special holidays. A special day in the United States is Thanksgiving. There are many reasons for this special day. For some people, it is a time to give thanks for food in the autumn. So it is always on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States. At this time, people also remember the first travelers from England who came to live in America about 500 years ago. These travelers had a long, hard winter, and many of them died. In the next autumn, they gave thanks for life and food in their new home. These days, most Americans still celebrate this idea of giving thanks by having a big meal at home with their family. The main dish of this meal is almost always turkey, a large bird.

Making a turkey dinner

Here 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. Why do people celebrate it

3. When do people celebrate it

4. How do people celebrate it now

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.

1. , serve it to your friends with some other food.

2. , put this into the bird.

3. , cook it at a very high temperature for a long time.

4. , 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 anybody 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.

3b Think of a favorite food in your hometown. Make a list of ingredients.

3c Write a recipe for your favorite food. Use 3a and 3b to help you.