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前 言
各位同学，你们好！欢迎大家学习本套英语教材！
2000年，外语教学与研究出版社与麦克米伦出版（中国）有限公司依据
国家《义务教育 英语课程标准（实验稿）》共同组织开发了本套教材；作为
我国第一套中小学“一条龙”英语教材，本套教材已出版使用十余年。2011
年，基于新颁布的国家《义务教育 英语课程标准（2011年版）》，我们对教
材进行了认真修订。
在修订后的初中教材中，我们为同学们保留了大家熟悉并喜爱的四个小
伙伴-中国学生大明和玲玲、英国学生Tony和美国学生Betty，还增加了其
他一些人物。他们会带领大家在一系列有趣的对话、故事、活动和诗歌中学
习英语。
在修订过程中，我们依照《义务教育 英语课程标准（2011年版）》对初中
阶段英语学习者提出的要求，从同学们英语学习的实际出发，补充设计了丰富
而科学的学习内容和活动。教材遵循初中生认知发展的规律，由日常生活中涉
及的语言开始，逐渐扩及安全与救护、通信、自然等话题。
修订后的教材仍以模块为基本构成单位。本册教材包括10个学习模块
（Module）和两个复习模块（Revision module）。每个学习模块的第一、二单
元主要为大家呈现新的语言内容，第三单元为练习与活动，用以巩固第一、二
单元所学的内容。
本套教材同时还配有对应的网络教材，可供同学们在线学习使用。
通过对本套教材的学习，希望同学们能够：
1）形成对英语学习的积极态度和强烈兴趣；
2）掌握基本的英语知识和听、说、读、写技能，提升英语语言的运用能力；
3）形成有效的英语学习策略；
4）增强对世界文化的了解，培养自己的跨文化交流意识。
希望同学们快乐学习，积极参与，大胆听说，认真读写，努力实践。相信
你们会在参与活动、完成任务的过程中体会到学习英语的乐趣，实现英语的灵
活运用和自由交际。
Scope and sequence
Module Theme Function Structure Skills (Listening/Speaking/Reading/ Around the Writing) world Task
Listening for specific information; matching descriptions
1 Feelings and
Feelings and Describing Sense verbs: feel, look,
with pictures
Writing a
impressions moods feelings and sound, smell, taste;
Talking about likes and dislikes Polite
impressions adjectives Reading and understanding the behaviour of characters; expressions
description of a
finding specific information classmate
P2 Writing a description of yourself
Asking and Listening for specific information Writing a
2 Experiences Personal answering Present perfect Describing personal or others’ experiences in simple language On the top of questionnaire experiences questions about
experiences Reading and finding specific information
the world about
P10 Writing a passage about your experiences using prompts
experiences
Listening for specific information
3 Journey to
Talking about Present perfect with already, Talking about space travel; participating in a role-play Names of the Making a poster space The universe recent events just and yet Reading and finding out information from simple texts and days of the about space choosing the best title week travel
P18 Writing a passage to describe the picture
Listening for specific information; understanding familiar
topics (seeing the doctor)
4 Seeing the
doctor Hygiene and Talking about Present perfect with for and
Conducting conversations on given topics The World Doing a survey
health healthy living since Reading and understanding the sequence of events and Health to find the most behaviour of characters in simple readings Organization suitable exercise
Writing explanations for the pictures and drafting a passage
P26 about healthy living
Listening for specific information; understanding familiar
topics (cartoons); guessing the meanings of new words from Classic
5 Cartoons Recreation: Talking about Comprehensive use of present the contexts American
cartoons cartoons perfect, present simple and Exchanging ideas on familiar topics (cartoons) cartoons: Making a cartoonpast simple Reading and finding out information from simple texts and Batman and
understanding the main idea Spider-Man
P34 Writing a passage about a cartoon, using prompts
Revision module A P42
Module Theme Function Structure Skills (Listening/Speaking/Reading/ Around the Writing) world Task
Listening for specific information; matching descriptions
1 Feelings and
Feelings and Describing Sense verbs: feel, look,
with pictures
Writing a
impressions moods feelings and sound, smell, taste;
Talking about likes and dislikes Polite
impressions adjectives Reading and understanding the behaviour of characters; expressions
description of a
finding specific information classmate
Writing a description of yourself
Listening for specific information Writing a
2 Experiences Personal Present perfect Describing personal or others’ experiences in simple language On the top of questionnaire experiences Reading and finding specific information the world about
Writing a passage about your experiences using prompts experiences
Listening for specific information
3 Journey to
Talking about Present perfect with already, Talking about space travel; participating in a role-play Names of the Making a poster space The universe recent events just and yet Reading and finding out information from simple texts and days of the about space choosing the best title week travel
Writing a passage to describe the picture
Listening for specific information; understanding familiar
topics (seeing the doctor)
4 Seeing the
Hygiene and Talking about Present perfect with for and Conducting conversations on given topics The World Doing a survey doctor health healthy living since Reading and understanding the sequence of events and Health to find the most behaviour of characters in simple readings Organization suitable exercise
Writing explanations for the pictures and drafting a passage
about healthy living
Listening for specific information; understanding familiar
topics (cartoons); guessing the meanings of new words from Classic
5 Cartoons Recreation: Talking about Comprehensive use of present the contexts American
cartoons cartoons perfect, present simple and Exchanging ideas on familiar topics (cartoons) cartoons: Making a cartoonpast simple Reading and finding out information from simple texts and Batman and
understanding the main idea Spider-Man
Writing a passage about a cartoon, using prompts
Revision module A
Module Theme Function Structure Skills (Listening/Speaking/Reading/ Around the Writing) world Task
Listening for specific information; understanding familiar
topics (hobbies)
6 Hobbies Talking about Exchanging ideas on familiar topics (hobbies)Hobbies your hobbies Simple sentences Reading for specific information; understanding the sequence
Living Making a survey
of events history of hobbies
Writing a short passage about a classmate’s hobby, using as
P48 well as, such as or as a result
7 Summer in Listening for specific information; understanding familiar
Talking about topics (studying abroad)Los Language future plans and Composite sentences with and, Exchanging ideas about future plans and activities Summer
Having a class
Angeles learning activities but and or Reading for specific information; matching headings with camps
discussion about
paragraphs summer coursesP56 Writing a description of a Chinese language course, using prompts
Listening for main ideas; listening for specific information
8 Time off Tourism and Talking about Introducing topics and conducting conversations
Lake
nature travelling Object clauses with that Reading for specific information; understanding the sequence
District Writing a leaflet
of events National for a trip
P64 Writing a passage about Zhangjiajie, using prompts Park
Listening for specific information; understanding the logical
Talking about sequence of a conversation
9 Friendship Interpersonal what you know; Object clauses with if, whether, Talking about personal information
communication asking for who, what, how, why, where and Reading and understanding the sequence of events and Pen friends
Making a poster
when behaviour of characters about friendshipinformation Writing about someone or something that changed your life,
P72 using prompts
Listening for specific information
10 On the Giving advice Asking and answering questions about work at a radio station The
radio Jobs and and warnings; Reading and understanding the sequence of events and Making a school careers talking about Review of object clauses behaviour of characters clockwork radio programme
memories Writing about important events in the past and about radio
P80 background information, using prompts
Revision module B P88
Appendices Language notes............................................... P95 Vocabulary...................................................... P119
Guide to language use..................................... P103 Pronunciation guide......................................... P125
Words and expressions.................................... P112 Irregular verbs.................................................. P126
Proper names................................................... P117
Module Theme Function Structure Skills (Listening/Speaking/Reading/ Around the Writing) world Task
Listening for specific information; understanding familiar
topics (hobbies)
6 Hobbies Talking about Exchanging ideas on familiar topics (hobbies)Hobbies your hobbies Simple sentences Reading for specific information; understanding the sequence
Living Making a survey
of events history of hobbies
Writing a short passage about a classmate’s hobby, using as
well as, such as or as a result
7 Summer in Listening for specific information; understanding familiar
Talking about topics (studying abroad)Los Language future plans and Composite sentences with and, Exchanging ideas about future plans and activities Summer
Having a class
Angeles learning activities but and or Reading for specific information; matching headings with camps
discussion about
paragraphs summer courses
Writing a description of a Chinese language course, using prompts
Listening for main ideas; listening for specific information
Introducing topics and conducting conversations Lake 8 Time off Tourism and Talking about
nature travelling Object clauses with that Reading for specific information; understanding the sequence
District Writing a leaflet
of events National for a trip
Writing a passage about Zhangjiajie, using prompts Park
Listening for specific information; understanding the logical
Talking about sequence of a conversation
9 Friendship Interpersonal what you know; Object clauses with if, whether, Talking about personal information
communication asking for who, what, how, why, where and Reading and understanding the sequence of events and Pen friends
Making a poster
information when behaviour of characters
about friendship
Writing about someone or something that changed your life,
using prompts
Listening for specific information
10 On the Giving advice Asking and answering questions about work at a radio station
radio Jobs and and warnings; Review of object clauses Reading and understanding the sequence of events and
The Making a school
careers talking about behaviour of characters clockwork radio programme
memories Writing about important events in the past and about radio
background information, using prompts
Revision module B
Appendices Language notes............................................... P95 Vocabulary...................................................... P119
Guide to language use..................................... P103 Pronunciation guide......................................... P125
Words and expressions.................................... P112 Irregular verbs.................................................. P126
Proper names................................................... P117
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1 Feelings and impressions
Module task: Writing a description of a classmate
Unit 1 It smells delicious.
Listening and vocabulary
1 Listen and number the pictures.
feel look smell soft sour strong sweet taste
a b c d
2 Listen again and complete the sentences.
1 The cookie tastes sweet . 3 This bed _____________.
2 The milk _____________. 4 Tom _____________.
3 Listen and read.
Tony: Mm... What a delicious smell! Your pizza looks so nice.
Betty: Thanks! Would you like to try some
Tony: Yes, please. It looks lovely, it smells delicious, and mm, it tastes good.
Daming: What’s that on top
Betty: Oh, that’s cheese. Do you want to try a piece
Daming: Ugh! No, thanks. I’m afraid I don’t like cheese. It doesn’t smell fresh. It
smells too strong and it tastes a bit sour.
Betty: Well, my chocolate cookies are done now. Have a try!
Daming: Thanks! They taste really sweet and they feel soft in the middle.
Tony: Are you cooking lots of different things You look very busy!
Betty: Yes, I am! There’s some pizza and some cookies, and now I’m making
an apple pie and a cake.
Daming: Apple pie sounds nice. I have a sweet tooth, you know. Shall I get the
sugar
Betty: Yes, please. Oh, are you sure that’s sugar Taste it
first. It might be salt! Everyday English
Daming: No, it’s OK. It tastes sweet. It’s sugar.
Tony: What’s this It tastes sweet too. I’m afraid…
Betty: Have a try!That’s strawberry jam, for the cake.
Daming: It’s my lucky day!Good, everything tastes so sweet! It’s my lucky day!
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Unit 1
Now check (√) what Betty is making.
a b c d e
4 Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
lovely soft sour strong sugar sweet
1 I bought a large chocolate cake, because I love _________ food.
2 Dried fish has a _________ taste. You don’t need much of it in the dish.
3 She does not put _________ in tea because she does not like sweet tea.
4 The milk has gone _________ overnight, so we cannot drink it.
5 The bed feels _________ and comfortable.
6 Apple pie sounds _________. It is my favourite.
5 Complete the table with the words in the boxes in Activities 1 and 4.
Ear sound quiet…
Eye
Hand
Mouth
Nose
Pronunciation and speaking
6 Listen and underline the words the speaker stresses.
1 It smells too strong and it tastes a bit sour.
2 They taste really sweet and they feel soft in the middle.
Now listen again and repeat.
7 Work in pairs. Ask and answer about the things in the box. Say why you like or
do not like them.
bananas flowers ice cream pop music silk T-shirts
- Do you like bananas
- Yes, I do. They taste delicious. Do you like flowers
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1 Feelings and impressions
Unit 2 I feel nervous when I speak Chinese.
Reading and vocabulary
1 Work in pairs. Look at the pictures and
describe the girls. Use the words in
the box to help you.
glasses jeans long nervous
fair pretty proud short
stranger tall young
a b
2 Read Sally’s email and find her picture in Activity 1.
Sally
Lingling
Re: Welcome to China.
Hi Lingling,
1 Thanks for your last message. It was great to hear from you, and I can’t wait to
meet you.
2 I hope you will know me from my photo when I arrive at the airport. I’m quite
tall, with short fair hair, and I wear glasses. I’ll wear jeans and a T-shirt for the
journey, but I’ll also carry my warm coat. I’ve got your photo - you look very
pretty. I’m sure we’ll find each other!
3 Thanks for telling me about your hobbies. You sound just like me! I spend a lot
of time playing classical music with my friends at school, but I also like dance
music - I love dancing! I enjoy sports as well, especially tennis. My brother is in
the school tennis team - I’m very proud of him! He’s good at everything, but I’m
not. Sometimes I get bad marks at school, and I feel sad. I should work harder.
4 You asked me, “How do you feel about coming to China ” Well, I often feel a
bit sad at first when I leave my mum and dad for a few days, and I’m quite shy
when I’m with strangers. I feel nervous when I speak Chinese, but I’ll be fine in
a few days. I’m always sorry when I don’t know how to do things in the right
way, so please help me when I’m with you in China! Oh, I’m afraid of flying too.
But I can’t tell you how excited I am about going to China!
See you next week!
Love,
Sally
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Unit 2
3 Match the questions with the paragraphs.
a) What are your hobbies
b) How do you feel about coming to China
c) What do you look like
4 Read the sentences.
She’s quite tall, with short fair hair, and she’s wearing glasses. She’s wearing a T-shirt and
carrying a warm coat.
Now describe the people. Use the sentences above to help you.
1 the girl in Picture B in Activity 1
2 your classmates
Learning to learn
5 Answer the questions. Remember that talking to other
How does Sally feel when she… people is not just speaking and
1 gets bad marks at school understanding the language. It’s how you look, how you sound and
2 leaves her mum and dad what you do. Watch people in films
3 is with strangers as they talk to others in English. Do
4 speaks Chinese you do the same when you talk in Chinese
5 does not know how to do things in the right way
6 travels by plane
6 Complete the passage with the correct form of the words in the box.
fair hobby mark message proud
Jenny is my classmate. She is pretty and has (1) ______ hair. She always gets good
(2) ______ at school. She has lots of (3) ______ like playing the piano and
swimming. She is also in the school tennis team. She is good at everything. One day she sent
me a (4) ______. She asked me to help her with her English homework because I am
good at English. She wanted my help! I was (5) ______ of myself.
Writing
7 Write a message to your pen friend and describe yourself. Say:
● what you look like ● how you feel when…
I have short black hair and… I feel nervous when…
● what your hobbies are
I like playing basketball and…
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1 Feelings and impressions
Unit 3 Language in use
Language practice
It tastes good. You look very pretty.
It doesn’t smell fresh. I feel nervous when I speak Chinese.
1 Look at the plete the sentences.
The cookies ____ t_a_st_e_ d_e_l_ic_i_o_u_s______.
1 The bananas _____________________. 4 The juice ________________________.
2 The students _____________________. 5 The chairs _______________________.
3 The flowers ______________________. 6 The music _______________________.
2 Write sentences about yourself. Use the words in the box to help you.
feel look smell sound taste
I like this dress very much. It feels comfortable.
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Unit 3
3 Put the words in the box into the correct columns.
beautiful dark fair friendly nice old pretty
proud quiet short shy strict tall young
What does he/she look like What is he/she like
beautiful friendly
4 Work in pairs. Use the table in Activity 3 to ask and answer questions about
the people.
your mum
A: What does your mum look like
B: She’s tall and beautiful.
A: What is your mum like
B: She’s friendly.
1 your dad
2 your maths/Chinese/music teacher
3 your uncle
4 your best friend
5 Complete the conversation with the correct form of the words in the box. You
need to use some of the words more than once.
be look taste
Jane: Hi, Alex! How are you today
Alex: Great!
Jane: You (1) _________ very happy!
Alex: Oh, yes. My mum made a cake for me. Here, have some. It really (2) _________
delicious!
Jane: Thanks. It (3) _________ very pretty too. Mm, you’re right. It’s nice.
Alex: And another good thing is, my friend Ben is coming to stay.
Jane: Oh, really What (4) _________ he like
Alex: He’s really friendly and kind.
Jane: What does he (5) _________ like
Alex: Well, he’s tall and thin. He’s good at sport. Would you like to meet him
Jane: Yes, I’d like to.
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1 Feelings and impressions
6 Complete the passage with the words in the box.
close friendly look meet noisy with
Americans usually shake hands with each other when they first (1) ___________.
When two Americans are talking, they do not stand too (2) __________ to each other. If
they meet some friends at a party while they are talking (3) __________ someone else,
they usually bring their friends into the conversation. Americans (4) __________ each
other in the eye when they talk. They may be a bit (5) __________ sometimes, but they
are quite (6) __________.
7 Write about how things feel, look, smell, sound or taste. Use the words in the box
to help you.
beautiful comfortable delicious fresh great hot
nervous nice noisy quiet round strong sweet
Flowers look beautiful. They smell nice.
8 Work in pairs. Describe a thing in the box to your partner. Your partner should
guess what it is. Use the words in the box in Activity 7 to help you.
a basketball a bird a cat a flower a hamburger
a lantern a plane grass the sun
A: It looks beautiful.
B: Is it a flower
A: No, it isn’t. It’s round and hot.
B: Is it a lantern
A: No, it isn’t. It’s much hotter and bigger than a lantern.
B: Is it the sun
A: Yes, you’re right.
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Unit 3
9 Listen and complete the notes. What is the speaker complaining about
The music:
The room:
The food:
The drink:
The people:
Around the w rld
Polite expressions
In the West, people are quite open
about their feelings. Many people hug
each other when they meet. People are
friendly and informal. They usually use
given names, even at work. It is polite
for people to say “thank you” very
often, even to their family members.
Module task: Writing a description of a classmate
10 Think about one of your classmates:
● age ● hair ● hobbies
● face ● height ● size
11 Write a description of him/her.
My friend is fourteen years old. He is tall and looks strong. He plays football well…
12 Work in groups. Share your description with your classmates. Let them guess
who he/she is.
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2 Experiences
Module task: Writing a questionnaire about experiences
Unit 1 I’ve also entered lots of speaking competitions.
Listening and vocabulary
1 Listen and number the words as you hear them.
ever □ exciting □ tired □ visit □ wonderful □
2 Listen again and choose the correct answer.
1 Lingling has visited / hasn’t ever visited the US. Everyday English
2 Betty has asked / hasn’t asked her parents.
3 Lingling has travelled / hasn’t travelled by plane. Good luck! That’s a pity.
3 Listen and read. That sounds wonderful!
Tony: Hi, Lingling. What are yo u Tony: What do you mean
doing Lingling: Look! Here’s a writing competition:
Lingling: I’m entering a competition. Around the World in 80 Days. To
Tony: What kind of competition win it, you need to write a short
Lingling: A speaking competition. story about a place you’ve visited.
Tony: Great. It’ll help you improve you r Tony: That sounds wonderful, but I
speaking. And maybe you will haven’t travelled much. How can I
win a prize. write about it
Lingling: The first prize is “My drea m Lingling: Don’t worry. It doesn’t need to be
holiday”. true! You can make it up.
Tony: Have you ever won any prize s Tony: You’re right. I’ll try. I hope I will
before win, then I will invite you to come
Lingling: No, I haven’t. I’ve always wanted with me.
to go on a dream holiday. But I Lingling: Sorry! The first prize is only the
can’t afford it. The plane tickets book called Around the World in
are too expensive. 80 Days!
Tony: Well, good luck! I’ve also entered
lots of speaking competitions,
but haven’t won any prizes. I’ve
stopped trying now.
Lingling: That’s a pity. Have you ever
thought about other kinds of
competitions
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Experiences Unit 1 Now check (√) what Lingling and Tony have or have not done.
Name Experiences Yes No
Lingling has won some prizes.has always wanted to go on a dream holiday.
has entered lots of speaking competitions.
Tony has won some prizes.
has travelled a lot.
4 Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions about what Lingling and Tony have or
have not done.
- Has Lingling ever won any prizes before
- No, she hasn’t.
5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
afford competition dream invite pity prize
1 Her _________ was to study at a good university one day.
2 When I was in school, I won many _________ for my writing.
3 You must enter the music _________! You will beat everybody.
4 My family cannot _________ to buy a ticket for the match.
5 It is a(n) _________ that you did not come to see the film with us.
6 John _________ his new friends to his birthday party last week.
Pronunciation and speaking
6 Read and predict which words the speaker is likely to stress.
- Have you ever wanted to travel around the world
- Yes, I have. I’ve always wanted to travel around the world.
- Have you ever visited New York
- No, I haven’t. I’ve never visited the US.
- Have you ever entered a competition
- No, I haven’t. I haven’t entered any competitions.
Now listen and check.
7 Work in pairs. Read the conversations in Activity 6 aloud.
8 Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions about yourself.
- Have you ever visited...
- Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t. I’ve...
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2 Experiences
Unit 2 They have seen the Pyramids.
Reading and vocabulary
1 Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions.
1 Which interesting places in China have you visited
2 Have you ever seen the Great Wall
3 Have you ever visited another country
2 Read the passage and answer the questions.
Mike Robinson is a fifteen-year-old Mike and Clare have also begun to learn
American boy and his sister Clare is fourteen. the language of the country, Arabic. This
At the moment, Mike and Clare are in Cairo language is different from English in many
in Egypt, one of the biggest and busiest cities ways, and they find it hard to spell and
in Africa. pronounce the words. However, they still
They moved here with their parents two enjoy learning it. So far they have learnt to
years ago. Their father, Peter, works for a speak German, French, Chinese and Arabic.
very big company. The company has offices Sometimes they mix the languages. “It’s
in many countries, and it has sent Peter to really fun,” said Clare.
work in Germany, France and China before. The Robinsons are moving again. The
Peter usually stays in a country for about two company has asked Peter to work back in
years. Then the company moves him again. the US. Mike and Clare are happy about
His family always goes with him. this. They have friends all over the world,
The Robinsons love seeing the world. but they also miss their friends in the US.
They have been to many interesting places. They are counting down the days.
For example, in Egypt, they have seen the
Pyramids, travelled on a boat on the Nile Learning to learn
River, and visited the palaces and towers of
ancient kings and queens. When you read a passage about travel, use a map to
find out where the places
are, and the names of the
other countries, regions
and cities nearby.
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Unit 2
1 How long have the Robinsons been in Egypt
2 Why do they live in Cairo
3 What have they seen and done in Egypt
4 What do Mike and Clare find difficult about Arabic
5 Who do they miss in the US
6 Are they looking forward to going home
3 Complete the passage with the correct form of the words in the box.
ancient count example king mix queen
Mike and Clare live in Cairo in Egypt because their father works there. They have
visited many places in Egypt. For (1) __________, they have seen the Pyramids,
and they have visited the (2) __________ palaces of the (3) __________ and
(4) __________ of Egypt. Mike and Clare have learnt a little Arabic, and when
they speak it, they often (5) __________ it with German, French and Chinese.
Recently, their father’s company has asked him to go back to the US. Mike and Clare
are (6) __________ down the days.
Writing
4 Work in pairs. Think of a special trip. Write notes and explain:
● where you went
● when you went there
● why it was special
5 Write sentences to describe what you have seen or done. Use the passage in
Activity 2 to help you.
Now write a passage about your experiences.
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Unit 3 Language in use
Language practice
Have you ever won any prizes before
I haven’t travelled much.
They have been to many interesting places.
1 Write questions for the questionnaire with Have you ever...
1 have a Western meal 5 travel to the seaside
2 live in another city 6 try seafood
3 enter a singing competition 7 cook dinner for your parents
4 travel by train
Activities You Your partner
1 Have you ever had a Western meal
2
3
4
5
6
7
Now complete the You column.
2 Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions in the questionnaire in Activity 1.
Then complete the Your partner column.
- Have you ever had a Western meal
- Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.
3 Complete the sentences about your partner and read them to the rest of the class.
1 He/She __________________ a Western meal.
2 He/She __________________ in another city.
3 He/She __________________ a singing competition.
4 He/She __________________ by train.
5 He/She __________________ to the seaside.
6 He/She __________________ seafood.
7 He/She __________________ for his/her parents.
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4 Complete the postcard. Use the list of Things to do in Beijing to help you.
Dear David,
I’m having a wonderful time in Beijin
g. I’ve
done so many things! I’ve…
Things to do
in Beijin gsee the Beijing O
There’s only one thing I haven’t done:
p ec rli am b √ the G
reat Wall X
I…
eat Beijing duck √
e for now,
vis
By it the Palace Museu
Rob
m √
5 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. You can use some of the
words more than once.
afford competition pronounce spell tower
1 I wrote a story for a(n) _______________ in my English class and I won a prize.
2 Alice can _______________ very well, and what’s more, she can write beautifully.
3 Some English words are difficult to _______________.
4 We visited an ancient palace with a tall _______________ and a beautiful garden.
5 Mary wants to visit the US, but the plane tickets are very expensive and she cannot
_______________ to go.
6 Listen and check (√) the country that the people have been to.
People China the US
Winnie
Diana
Bob
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7 Listen again and answer the questions.
1 How many times has Winnie been to the US
2 Which country would Diana like to go again
3 Which part of China has Diana travelled around
4 How did Diana travel there
5 Has Bob ever visited Germany
8 Complete the passage with the sentences in the box. There is one extra
sentence.
a) Call today to find out more!
b) Then we will send a gift box from you to your family or friend.
c) A tree is also something special for a festival or a new baby.
d) Have you ever been to a forest
e) Grow a tree near you!
Grow a Forest!
(1) ___________________________ Have you ever wanted to save the trees in the
forest Do you love nature and want to keep forests safe Now you can! Buy a tree - it
is the perfect birthday or wedding present for someone in your family or for a friend.
(2) ___________________________ Your tree will help our world and will last longer
than toys, clothes or computers. The world needs more trees - buy one today, watch it
grow bigger and feel proud!
The Grow-a-Forest gift is part of an exciting plan to make our world greener,
and every gift helps to protect our world. It is easy! Buy a Grow-a-Forest gift today
and choose your forest and your tree. We will take it and put it in the earth for
you. (3) ___________________________
In your gift box there will be:
● a map of the forest
● a photo of your tree
● a pair of Grow-a-Forest gloves
● a card with your message to your family or friend
(4) ________________________
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Around the w rld
On the top of the world
The world witnessed one of the wind and the lack of oxygen, they
greatest climbing achievements in 1953, finally reached the top at 11:30 am
when Tenzing Norgay from Nepal and on 29th May. They could only spend
Edmund Hillary from New Zealand about fifteen minutes on the summit
climbed Mount Qomolangma for the before they had to come down. But they
first time. After a long and difficult remained heroes around the world for
climb, troubled by heavy snow, freezing the rest of their lives.
Module task: Writing a questionnaire about experiences
9 Write a question about life experiences for each of the topics. Use Have you ever...
Transport: Have you ever travelled by plane Food: ______________________________
Book: _______________________________ Sport: ______________________________
Country: _____________________________ Film: ______________________________
1 0 Work in groups. Choose the best question for each topic in Activity 9 and
prepare a questionnaire.
11 Go around the classroom and ask other students your questions. Write their
answers in the questionnaire.
Topics Questions Student 1 Student 2 ...
Transport Have you ever travelled by plane
Book
Country
Food
Sport
Film
12 Return to your group and talk about other students’ answers to your questionnaire.
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Unit 1 Has it arrived yet
Listening and vocabulary
1 Listen and number the words as you hear them.
earth □ land □ message □
moon □ news □ planet □
reach □ scientist □
2 Listen again and complete the notes.
● news about the trip to (1) _________
● journey of (2) _________ months
● has not sent back any (3) _________ yet
● hope to find (4) _________ on Mars
3 Listen and read.
Daming: Hi, Tony. What are you up to
Tony: Hi, Daming. I’ve just made a model spaceship for our school project.
Daming: I haven’t started yet because I’m not sure how to make it. Can you help me
Tony: Sure, no problem. Have you heard the latest news Scientists have sent a
spaceship to Mars. The journey has taken several months.
Daming: Has it arrived yet
Tony: Yes, it has arrived already. That’s why it’s on the news.
Daming: So have they discovered life on Mars
Tony: No, they haven’t yet.
Daming: Are there any astronauts in the spaceship
Tony: No, there aren’t.
Daming: Why not Astronauts have already been to the moon.
Tony: Yes, but no one has been to Mars yet, because Mars is very far away, much
farther than the moon. Lots of scientists are
working hard in order to send astronauts to Mars
one day. Everyday English
Daming: That’s interesting! How can I get information on
space travel What are you up to
Tony: You can go online to search for information. Sure, no problem.
Daming: I will. Thank you, Tony!
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Now answer the questions.
1 What school project have Daming and Tony got
2 How does Daming feel about the school project
3 What news has Tony heard
4 Has anyone been to Mars Why
4 Complete the passage with the correct form of the words in the box.
arrive discover planet send yet
On today’s news, Tony has heard that scientists have (1) _____ a spaceship to
Mars and it has (2) _____ on the (3) ______ after a journey of several months
from the earth. Scientists have not (4) _____ life on Mars (5) ______. And no
astronaut has ever been to Mars because it is very far away.
Pronunciation and speaking
5 Listen and underline the words the speaker stresses.
1 I’ve just made a model spaceship for our school project.
2 I haven’t started yet because I’m not sure how to make it.
3 Has it arrived yet
4 Astronauts have already been to the moon.
Now listen again and repeat.
6 Make lists of what we have and have not done in space travel.
We have… We have not…
______________________ ______________________
______________________ ______________________
______________________ ______________________
______________________ ______________________
______________________ ______________________
7 Work in pairs. Talk about space travel with the lists in Activity 6.
- Have we sent a spaceship to Mars
- Yes, we have. But...
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Unit 2 We have not found life on any other planets yet.
Reading and vocabulary
1 Work in pairs. Look at the picture and talk about what you know about Chinese
spaceships.
Shenzhou-9 is a manned spaceship.
Learning to learn
When you read a passage
with a title and pictures, think
about the words you may find
in the passage, and the questions
you may want to ask before you
start to read.
2 Read the passage and choose the best title for it.
1 Anyone out there 2 Life on the earth 3 The sun and other stars 4 The stars at night
Scientists think that there has been life very far away and their light has to travel
on the earth for hundreds of millions of for many years to reach us. So how large is
years. However, we have not found life on the universe It is impossible to imagine.
any other planets yet. Scientists have sent spaceships to the
The earth is a planet and it goes around planet Mars to take photos. They have
the sun. Seven other planets also go around even sent spaceships to travel outside the
the sun. None of them has an environment solar system. However, no spaceship has
like that of the earth, so scientists do not travelled far enough to reach other stars in
think they will find life on them. The sun and our Galaxy.
its planets are called the solar system, and Scient ist s have always asked the
our solar system is a small part of a much questions: with so many stars in the
larger group of stars and planets, called the universe, are we alone, or is there life out
Galaxy or the Milky Way. There are billions there in space Have there been visitors
of stars in the Galaxy, and our sun is only to the earth from other planets Why has
one of them. no one communicated with us We do not
Scientists have also discovered many know the answers… yet.
other galaxies in the universe. They are
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3 Check (√) the true sentences.
1 The earth is a star.
2 The sun is a star.
3 There is more than one galaxy in the universe.
4 The light from the stars in other galaxies has travelled for a long time to reach us.
5 Scientists have received many messages from space.
6 Spaceships have visited most of the universe.
4 Complete the passage with the words and expression in the box.
communicate environment none solar system universe
Is there life on other planets There are seven other planets in our (1) ____________,
but (2) ____________ of them has a(n) (3) ____________ like that of the earth. Spaceships
from the earth have done surveys of the other planets, but they have not found any life
there. Why has no one from other planets tried to (4) ____________ with us It is true that
scientists have not discovered life on other planets in the (5) ____________ yet, but some
scientists believe that they will find it some day.
Writing
5 Look at the picture from a science story for children and answer the questions.
What have the scientists just received
(a message from one of our spaceships)
They have just received a message from one of
our spaceships.
1 Where has the spaceship landed (Mars)
2 What has the spaceship discovered (people
on Mars)
3 Why have the people on Mars not sent us a
message (do not know how to)
4 Why have the people on Mars not visited
us on the earth (do not know how to)
6 Write a passage to describe the picture. Use your answers to the questions in
Activity 5 to help you.
We have just received a message from our spaceship to Mars…
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Unit 3 Language in use
Language practice
I’ve just made a model spaceship. Astronauts have already been to the moon.
Has it arrived yet We have not found life on any other planets yet.
1 Complete the news with already, just and yet.
Spaceship on Mars!
Astronauts have (1) __________ been to the moon but they have not been to
any other planets. However, a spaceship has (2) __________ arrived on Mars and
it has (3) __________ sent back photos of the red planet. Is there life on Mars
We do not know (4) __________ .
2 Look at these sentences.
● The spaceship has gone to Mars.
It has gone there, but it has not come back yet.
● Astronauts have been to the moon.
They went there and then they came back.
Now choose the correct answer.
1 Astronauts have been / gone to the moon and returned.
2 The spaceship has been / gone into space. It will travel for ten days.
3 The astronaut has been / gone to the space station. He will come back tomorrow.
4 The spaceship has been / gone to the space station. It brought back two astronauts.
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3 Complete the sentences with the expressions in the box.
have/has been have/has gone
1 A spaceship _______ to Mars. It is coming back to the earth next year.
2 Lots of astronauts _______ to the space station. They found it very interesting.
3 Some astronauts _______ to the moon twice.
4 Two British astronauts _______ to the space station. They will come back in January.
4 Complete the conversation with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Nicky: I’ve just (1) _______ (watch) a great TV programme about space. Did you
know that scientists have (2) _______ (discover) water on Mars
Bill: Yes, I did. And scientists (3) _______ (try) to find life on Mars now.
Nicky: Yes, they’re looking for life but they (4) _______ (not find) anything yet.
Bill: There were some new photos of Mars in the newspaper today. (5) _______ you
_______ (see) them yet
Nicky: Yes. They’re amazing!
5 Work in pairs. Role-play the conversation in Activity 4.
6 Complete the email with the words in the box.
been just met never read written yet
Liu Dan
Li Fang
I’ve found a great book.
Dear Li Fang,
I’ve (1) ________ f inished reading a great book at school. I haven’t
(2) ________ anything as good as that for a long time! It’s a story about
the solar system. In the book, the writer imagines that astronauts have
(3) ________ to Mars. I’ve (4) ________ thought about that before and
I think it’s very interesting.
I haven’t (5) ________ anyone famous in my life but I hope one day I can
meet an astronaut. I’ve (6) ________ to a Chinese astronaut for more
information about space and his experience of space travel. I hope he will
write back. He hasn’t (7) ________. Maybe he is too busy. I’m still
waiting.
Best wishes,
Liu Dan
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7 Listen and complete the notes.
1 The astronaut joined CNSA ________
years ago.
2 He has flown in a spaceship ________
times.
3 He felt ________ when he was in the
spaceship.
4 He has been to the space station
________.
5 The earth was blue and very ________
when he saw it from the space station.
6 He decided to be an astronaut because he
has always been ________ in space.
8 Complete the word map with the words and expressions in the box.
astronaut Mars spaceship space station the earth the moon the sun
SPACE solar system
space travel
Now add more words about space to the word map and write five sentences.
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9 Complete the passage with the correct form of the words in
the box.
astronaut discover moon news reach spaceship yet
In July 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first (1) ____________ to walk on the
(2) ____________. People all around the world watched their televisions and waited for
the (3) ____________ to (4) ____________ the earth. We have now (5) ____________ a
lot more about our solar system, and we have sent (6) ____________ to Mars, but no one has
walked on that planet (7) ____________. But I believe one day someone will!
Around the w rld
Names of the days of the week
Many European languages use the names of the heavenly bodies for the
days of the week. For example, in English, Saturday is named after the planet
Saturn, the sixth planet from the sun. Sunday is the day of the sun, a traditional
day of rest. Monday gets its name from the moon and is the day of the moon.
Module task: Making a poster about space travel
10 Work in groups. Choose a subject, for example, the first moon landing or China’s
manned space travels. Look for some photos and information about it.
11 Write captions for the photos and use the information you found in Activity 10
to write a description of each one.
12 Give your poster a title. Put it up for your classmates to see.
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Module task: Doing a survey to find the most suitable exercise
Unit 1 I haven’t done much exercise since I got my computer.
Listening and vocabulary
1 Match the words and expression in the box with the pictures.
cough □ fever □ headache □ stomach ache □ toothache □
a b c d e
2 Listen and check (√) what’s wrong with Betty and Daming.
cough fever headache stomach ache toothache
Betty
Daming
3 Listen and read.
Doctor: How can I help you Daming: Not really. I haven’t done much
Daming: I feel ill. I’ve got a stomach ache exercise since I got my computer
and my head hurts. last year.
Doctor: How long have you been like this Doctor: You spend too much time in front
Daming: Since Friday. I’ve been ill for about of the computer. It can be very
three days! harmful to your health.
Doctor: I see. Have you caught a cold Daming: OK, so what should I do
Daming: I don’t think so. Doctor: Well, don’t wor r y. I t ’s not
Doctor: Let me take your temperature… serious. First, stop eating fast
Hmm, there’s no fever. What kind food and have breakfast every
of food do you eat day. Second, get some exercise,
Daming: Usually fast food. such as running. And I’ll give
Doctor: Do you have breakfast you some medicine. Take it three
Daming: No, not usually. times a day.
Doctor: That’s the problem! Fast food and Daming: Thank you, doctor.
no breakfast. That’s why you’ve
got a stomach ache. Everyday English
Daming: What about the headache How can I help you
Doctor: Do you do any exercise No, not usually.
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Now complete the table about Daming.
Illness
How long
Why
What to do
4 Complete the passage with the words and expression in the box.
cough fever health stomach ache temperature
It is easy to look after your (1) _______________. Just do some exercise, such as
running. Do not eat fast food! It may give you a (2) _______________. Most illnesses are
not dangerous but when you catch a cold or get a (3) _______________, you may also get
a (4) _______________. This means your (5) _______________ is higher than usual. You
must go to the doctor.
Pronunciation and speaking
5 Listen and notice the intonation.
1 How can I help you
2 How long have you been like this ↘
3 Have you caught a cold ↘
4 Do you do any exercise ↘
Now listen again and repeat.
6 Work in pairs. Act out a conversation between a doctor and a patient.
Student A: You are a doctor.
Student B: You are at the doctor’s. Choose one of the illnesses from the box in Activity 1.
- How can I help you
- I’ve got a bad cough.
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Unit 2 We have played football for a year now.
Reading and vocabulary
1 Describe the activities in the pictures. Which ones are healthy
a c
d
b e
2 Read the passage and match the people with the pictures in Activity 1. There is
one extra picture.
Healthy living
1 I was not feeling very well so the I always felt very sleepy and I was not
doctor checked my heart and said I happy. I bought a bike in January. Since
needed more exercise. I have never been then, it has become part of my life. Now
very active, and I do not like sports. I I ride to work every day. It is my daily
have always wanted a pet, so my parents exercise. I arrive at work with a smile on
-
gave me a dog for my birthday. Now I my face. Thomas
get exercise by taking him for a walk 4 I was weak after a long illness, so
every day. I have had him for three months I wanted to exercise more. Then a
now and I feel really healthy. - Anna friend suggested, “Why don’t we go
for a run before school ” So we started
2 Our teacher decided to start a girls’ running a week ago. But I do not enjoy
football team and I thought, “What a running, and when I get to school, I feel
great idea!” I was the first member of the awful. My legs hurt and I am hot all
team. We have played football for a year over. Perhaps I am too weak to do any
now and we all feel very fit. Our teacher exercise. What do you think - Richard
is the coach, and she also takes part in
the training with us. She is in excellent Learning to learn
condition too. - Wang Wei
When you wri te your
3 For the last few years, I went to work advice, you can use you…,
on the underground. When I got to work, you should/should not… and sentences like Do… or
Do not…
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3 Complete the notes.
Anna Thomas
1 She was not feeling very ________. 6 He went to work on the _______
2 She needed more ________. for several years.
3 She got a pet ________ from her 7 He bought a _______ in January.
parents and she takes him for a 8 He arrives at work with a _______
________ every day. on his face.
Wang Wei Richard
4 She was the ________ member of 9 He started running a ________
the football team. ago.
5 She has played football with the 10 He does not _______ running.
team for a ________ and all the 11 He thinks he is perhaps too
members feel very ________. _______ to go for a run.
4 Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
active awful condition daily member Perhaps
1 Tom runs six miles every morning, so he is in very good ________.
2 Jill is a very ________ girl and plays lots of sports.
3 I had a very bad headache yesterday, and I felt ________.
4 Ben is a(n) ________ of the school football team.
5 You do not look very well. ________ you should see a doctor.
6 I saw your grandfather taking his ________ walk this morning.
Writing
5 Work in pairs. Look at the pictures of
Colin. Write notes and explain:
● what the problem was
● what suggestions the doctor gave him
● what happened next
● how Colin feels now
Now write four sentences to describe
what happened.
6 Write a passage about healthy living. Use the sentences you wrote in Activity
5 to help you.
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Unit 3 Language in use
Language practice
I haven’t done much exercise since I got my computer last year.
I have had him for three months now.
Since then, it has become part of my life.
1 Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions.
- How long have you had your bike
- I’ve had it for about two years.
1 How long have you studied at this school 4 How long have you lived in this place
2 How long have you studied English 5 How long have you used this book
3 How long have you known your best friend
2 Complete the questionnaire about healthy living. Use since or for where necessary.
Healthy Living Questionnaire
1 What kind of exercise do you do 4 If yes, how long have you played
in the team
2 How long have you done this kind
of exercise 5 Do you have a healthy diet
3 Do you play in a school sports 6 If yes, when did you start having
team a healthy diet
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3 Complete the sentences.
1 - I fell ill two days ago.
- So you’ve _____________ ill for two days
- That’s right.
2 - I saw the doctor three days ago.
- So you haven’t _____________ her in the last three days
3 - I’ll walk to school for the first time tomorrow.
- So you’ve never _____________ to school before
4 - I came into hospital two days ago.
- So you’ve already _____________ in hospital for two days
5 - How long _____________ you _____________ a headache
- Oh, it began about two hours ago.
4 Complete the passage with the words and expressions in the box.
cold coughs exercise fast food stomach ache weak well
For a long time John did not feel (1) _____________. He often had (2) _____________
and colds. He went to see a doctor. The doctor told him to take more (3) _____________
and stop eating (4) _____________. So he started riding a bike to school. At first, he
felt tired and (5) _____________. Then he got fitter and started enjoying it. Since he
started riding a bike, he has not had a(n) (6) _____________ and he has not had a(n)
(7) _____________ since he stopped eating fast food.
5 Complete the conversation with the sentences in the box.
Can I help you How long have you been like this
That’s it. What’s wrong with me
Doctor: (1) ___________________________
Bill: Well, I’ve got a pain in my back.
Doctor: (2) ___________________________
Bill: For about two weeks.
Doctor: Let me have a look. Where do you work
Bill: I work in an office.
Doctor: Do you play computer games
Bill: Yes, a lot. I usually play computer games late at night.
Doctor: (3) ___________________________
Bill: (4) ___________________________
Doctor: Well, you spend too much time in front of the computer.
Bill: What can I do
Doctor: Stand up and do some exercise from time to time. Don’t play computer games too much.
Now work in pairs. Read out the conversation.
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6 Read the passage and match the problems with the advice.
What can I do
1 I would like to take more exercise, but I have not found a favourite sport. The
coach has not chosen me to play in the football team because I am not fit, and I am
not a good player. I went running in the park to get fit, but I felt lonely and sad. What
can I do - Alan
2 I went to school by bus in the past, and I did not feel fit. So last month I decided
to take more exercise and started walking to school. I have walked to school for three
weeks now. I am getting a lot fitter and I feel healthier. The problem is, all my friends
take the bus to school and I do not have anyone to talk with on the way! What can I
do - Barbara
3 I love playing computer games with my friends. I also watch TV and eat fast food.
I know it is not healthy and sometimes I get a stomach ache. The problem is, I do not
know how to stop and become fitter and healthier. I do not want to spend all my life
sitting in a chair. What can I do - John
Have you tried this
a) Walking has helped you get fitter, so why not ask a friend to walk to school with you
b) How about asking a friend to go running with you Have you practised to improve your
football skills
c) Why not turn off the computer and TV and join a sports club Go with your friends so
that you will still spend time together. And how about choosing some healthy food to
eat
Work in pairs. Do you have similar problems Talk about your advice.
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7 Listen and complete the passage.
The man feels (1) _____________. He is hot and (2) _____________. He has been like
this for about (3) _____________. He has got a temperature and a (4) _____________
but has not got a (5) _____________ or a cough. The doctor suggests he should
(6) _____________ and take the medicine (7) _____________ a day. And he should
(8) _____________ until he feels better.
Around the w rld
The World Health Organization
The World Health Organization
(WHO) was set up in 1948 to help
ordinary people all over the world,
especially in developing countries. It
cures, prevents and controls serious
diseases such as malaria, and educates
people about how to protect their health.
The WHO has helped millions of people
by training doctors and nurses, and by
teaching mothers how to take better
care of their children.
Module task: Doing a survey to find the most suitable exercise
8 Work in groups. Do a survey to find what exercise your group members do and
the effects.
● What exercise do you often do
● When did you begin doing it
● How often do you do it
● Is it good for you
● How do you feel after you do the exercise
9 Decide what exercise is the most suitable for you.
1 0 Talk about your decision and your reasons with the rest of the class.
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Module task: Making a cartoon
Unit 1 It’s time to watch a cartoon.
Listening and vocabulary
1 Answer the questions.
1 What kind of cartoons do you like
2 Do cartoons always end in a happy way
3 What cartoons do you think are funny
2 Listen and find out Betty’s and Tony’s answers to the
questions in Activity 1.
brave cartoon cute funny handsome smart
Now work in pairs and check. Do they like the same cartoons as you
3 Listen and read.
Tony: Daming, we’ve finished our homework. It’s time to watch a cartoon.
Daming: Good idea, Tony. Let’s watch Superman!
Tony: We watched Superman yesterday. Why don’t we watch Spider-Man It’s more
modern.
Daming: I think Superman is better. He’s stronger than Spider-Man. He can fly through the
sky and fight bad people.
Tony: Spider-Man can’t fly, but he climbs up buildings with his hands and feet. That’s
cool. I want to be someone like him.
Daming: Well, Superman is brave. He keeps fighting bad people. That’s a real hero!
Tony: I don’t think we agree.
Daming: All right. Let’s watch Tom and Jerry then.
Tony: Yeah! I like humorous cartoons. Tom and Jerry
are very funny. I can’t help laughing when I Everyday English
watch them!
Daming: Yes, Jerry is too smart for Tom. It’s time to...
Tony: That’s cool.The cute mouse always beats the cat! They I don’t think we agree.
fight a lot, but they really love each other.
Sometimes they protect each other and work
together. I think there’s a lesson there!
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Now answer the questions.
1 What does Tony think about Spider-Man
2 Why does Daming think Superman is better
3 Why do they both like Tom and Jerry
4 What lesson can Tony learn from Tom and Jerry
4 Complete the passage with the correct form of the words in the box.
cartoon fight hero humorous laugh lesson
Children and adults all over the world love (1) ______________. Some, like Tom and
Jerry, are (2) ______________, and people enjoy (3) ______________ at the funny
stories in them. Others, like Superman and Spider-Man, are about (4) ______________.
They (5) ______________ bad people to protect the world. These cartoons are not just
stories - they also teach (6) ______________ about good and bad.
5 Work in pairs. Describe your favourite cartoon character or the characters
below. Use the words in the box in Activity 2 to help you.
Nezha Mickey Mouse Pleasant Goat Snow White
- I think Nezha is brave.
- Yes, I think so too. / No, I think he is...
Pronunciation and speaking
6 Listen and underline the words the speaker stresses.
1 That’s a real hero!
2 I don’t think we agree.
3 They fight a lot, but they really love each other.
4 I think there’s a lesson there!
Now listen again and repeat.
7 Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions.
1 What cartoons do you like reading or watching on TV
2 When do you read or watch them
3 Which one do you like best Why
- What cartoons do you like reading
- I like reading...
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Unit 2 Tintin has been popular for over eighty years.
Reading and vocabulary
1 Work in pairs. Answer the questions about the cartoon characters.
Nemo Shrek the Monkey King Tintin Snoopy
1 Which of them do you know
2 Which of them do you like Why
2 Read the passage and choose a sentence that best summarises it.
Cartoon heroes
N emo is a cute orange-and-white fish and
Shrek is an ugly green man. They look very
different, but both of them have won the hearts
of young people all over the world. The pictures
of these popular cartoon heroes are everywhere,
on office desks, schoolbags and computer
screens.
There are also some older cartoon favourites,
for example, the Monkey King. He is the hero
of a story called Havoc in Heaven. He leads
a group of monkeys against the Emperor of
Heaven and his men. He is brave, clever and
humorous. Parents and children laugh together fifty languages. Tintin appeared in
as the Monkey King makes a terrible mess China in the 1980s. Many Chinese still
in heaven. They always expect to see more collect these black-and-white Tintin
Monkey King cartoons. books.
Tintin is another favourite cartoon hero. He Fina l ly, Snoopy, a cute dog,
has been popular for over eighty years, ever celebrated his sixtieth birthday in 2010.
since the artist Hergé invented him in 1929. Snoopy lives in his own private world
Tintin has red hair and a small white dog. He and finds real life hard to understand.
works for a newspaper and has lots of exciting Charles Schulz created Snoopy and
experiences. Fans have bought about 200 his friends, and drew the cartoons to
million copies of Tintin’s stories in more than satisfy older people as well as children.
a) Cartoon heroes are popular all over the world, and some are more than eighty years old.
b) The most popular cartoons come out as books and not as films.
c) Many children read cartoons today.
d) Many foreign cartoons have become very popular in China.
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3 Complete the notes.
Nemo and Shrek Tintin
1 Nemo is a __________ 5 He has __________ hair and a
orange-and-white fish and Shrek small __________ dog.
is an __________ green man. 6 He works for a __________ and has
2 Both Nemo and Shrek have won lots of __________ experiences.
the hearts of __________ people Snoopy
all over the world. 7 He lives in his own __________
the Monkey King world and finds real life
3 He is the __________ of a story __________ to understand.
called Havoc in Heaven. 8 Charles Schulz drew the
4 He leads a group of __________ cartoons to satisfy __________
against the Emperor of Heaven people as well as children.
and his men.
4 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
copy invent lead private satisfy schoolbag ugly
1 Cartoon heroes - even Shrek, the ___________ green man - are everywhere, on desks,
___________ and computer screens.
2 The Monkey King ___________ a group of monkeys against the Emperor of Heaven
and his men.
3 Hergé ___________ Tintin and his stories have sold about 200 million ___________.
4 Snoopy lives in a(n) ___________ world. Charles Schulz created Snoopy and his
friends to ___________ older people as well as children.
Writing
5 Write down the name of your favourite cartoon. Then answer the questions.
1 What is it about 2 Who is in it 3 Why do you like it
No w write a passage using your answers.
My favourite cartoon is…
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Unit 3 Language in use
Language practice
He has been popular for over eighty years.
Tintin appeared in China in the 1980s.
Snoopy lives in his own private world.
1 Complete the conversation with the correct form of the words in brackets.
Daming: Hi, Tony. What are you reading
Tony: The Adventures of Tintin. It’s fantastic. (1) ____________ you ____________
(ever read) a Tintin book
Daming: No, I (2) ____________ (never read) a Tintin story. (3) ____________ (be) they
popular
Tony: Yes, they (4) ____________ (be) popular for more than eighty years. The first
Tintin story (5) ____________ (appear) in 1929.
Daming: What does Tintin do
Tony: He (6) ____________ (work) for a newspaper and he (7) ____________ (have)
lots of exciting experiences.
Daming: And (8) ____________ the stories ____________ (have) happy endings
Tony: Oh, yes, they always do.
Daming: Sounds great! Do you mind if I borrow your book
2 Complete the passage with the correct form of the words in brackets.
When I was young, I (1) ___________ (not like) green vegetables. The only vegetable I
(2) ___________ (eat) was potatoes. I was quite small and not very strong, so I was not
very good at sport. Then when I (3) ___________ (watch) television one day I saw the
cartoon Popeye. When Popeye stands next to the bad man, Bluto, he (4) ___________ (look)
small and weak, and when they fight, he always (5) ___________ (lose). Then he eats some
green vegetables. His arms (6) ___________ (grow) thicker. He becomes stronger and he
wins his fights. The next day I was going to play football at school, so I asked my mother
for some green vegetables. I (7) ___________ (score) three times and we won the match! I
(8) ___________ (love) green vegetables ever since.
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3 Complete the passage with the words in the box.
create laugh mess own private satisfy ugly
Many people love cartoons because they are great fun. Parents and children (1) __________
together as the Monkey King makes a terrible (2) __________ or Shrek, the (3) __________
green man, sings a song. Cartoon heroes often live in a(n) (4) __________ world of their
(5) _________. Artists (6) __________ good cartoon heroes as well as bad people. The
heroes always win, and their stories (7) __________ us and help us feel safe.
4 Work in pairs and number the pictures in the correct order.
a c
b d Stop!
Now listen and check.
Learning to learn
5 Listen again and answer the
questions. When you are listening, do not stop paying attention when you
1 Why does Betty not think the hear a word you do not know.
cartoon is funny at first Keep listening. The word might not
2 Why does Ton

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