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Section A 1a—1d
Unit 7
A Good Read
Objectives
To read different good books.
To share your thoughts about great books you have read.
Let’s talk!
What kind of book do you think the boy in the photo is reading
How do you think the boy feels about his book
What kinds of books do you enjoy reading
Look at the pictures.
Have you read or heard of these books
Brainstorms
听说
Do you know the main characters of these books
Which book titles tell us the main characters
Which book do you like best Why
Share what you know about them.
Time to think
主要角色
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe tells the story of a young Englishman who is shipwrecked and stranded alone on a remote island for 28 years. Through sheer resourcefulness and determination, he learns to build shelter, grow food, make tools, and survive against all odds. His solitary existence is later transformed when he rescues a native man he names Friday, who becomes his loyal companion. The novel is a foundational work of realistic fiction, exploring profound themes of self-reliance, isolation, and the human will to endure.
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is the archetypal pirate adventure story that follows young Jim Hawkins, who discovers a map to buried treasure and embarks on a perilous voyage. The journey becomes a tense battle of wits between the crew—secretly led by the charismatic but treacherous one-legged cook, Long John Silver—and the few loyal men, raising questions about greed, loyalty, and morality. With its iconic characters and thrilling plot, the novel permanently shaped the modern image of pirates and remains a defining classic of the genre.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is a classic novel that follows the mischievous adventures of a clever boy growing up in a small town along the Mississippi River before the Civil War.
Through a series of episodes involving witnessing a crime, running away to an island, getting lost in a cave, and hunting for treasure, Tom evolves from a playful prankster into a more responsible figure, all while pursuing the affections of his sweetheart, Becky Thatcher. The work brilliantly captures the spirit of childhood freedom and satire of adult society, becoming a landmark in American literature.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is a beloved coming-of-age novel that follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—in New England during and after the Civil War.
Through their personal struggles, dreams, and adventures, the story beautifully portrays their journey from childhood to womanhood, exploring themes of family, love, independence, and moral integrity. The independent and ambitious Jo, who aspires to be a writer, has become an iconic literary figure. The novel remains a timeless portrait of domestic life and female ambition.
Rickshaw Boy(Camel Xiangzi) by Lao She is a classic of modern Chinese literature set in 1920s Beijing. It tells the tragic story of Xiangzi, a young, ambitious rickshaw puller whose sole desire is to own his own rickshaw and achieve independence through hard work. Despite three attempts to buy and keep a rickshaw, he is repeatedly crushed by the harsh realities of poverty, social injustice, and personal betrayal.
The novel is a powerful naturalist critique of how an oppressive society systematically destroys an individual’s dreams and morality, leading to his utter spiritual and physical ruin.
Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk (originally titled Old Tales Retold) is a collection of ten autobiographical essays by Lu Xun, the foundational figure of modern Chinese literature. Written in 1926, it recounts his childhood and youth experiences with a blend of nostalgia, sharp observation, and social critique. Through vivid sketches of people, customs, and personal reflections, the work captures a transformative period in China while exploring universal themes of memory, growth, and the passage of time.
1a
Have you read or heard of these books Share what you know about them.
Pair work
Journey to the West by Wu Cheng’en of the Ming Dynasty is a monumental classic of Chinese literature and one of the Four Great Classical Novels. It recounts the epic pilgrimage of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang (Tang Sanzang) who travels from China to India to obtain sacred scriptures. He is protected by three disciples with magical powers: the rebellious and powerful Monkey King Sun Wukong, the gluttonous Zhu Bajie, and the silent Sha Wujing. Their journey is filled with encounters with demons, monsters, and various challenges, allegorically depicting the path to spiritual enlightenment, perseverance, and the triumph of good over evil. The novel is renowned for its imaginative adventures, deep Buddhist and Taoist symbolism, and enduring characters.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is the groundbreaking first novel in the fantasy series by British author J.K. Rowling, which introduces the boy wizard Harry Potter. Living a miserable life in the cupboard under the stairs at the Dursleys’, Harry learns on his eleventh birthday that he is a wizard and is invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There, he makes his first friends, learns magic, and uncovers the truth about his past: his parents were killed by the powerful Dark wizard Lord Voldemort, who himself was mysteriously destroyed when he tried to kill the infant Harry. At the year’s end, Harry bravely thwarts Voldemort’s attempt to steal the Philosopher’s Stone and return to power, setting the stage for the epic saga to come.
The Time Machine is a pioneering science fiction novel written by British author H. G. Wells and first published in 1895. It tells the story of a scientist who invents a vehicle capable of traveling through the fourth dimension—time. Venturing far into the future to the year 802,701 AD, he discovers that humankind has evolved into two distinct species: the frail, childlike Eloi who live above ground, and the monstrous, subterranean Morlocks. More than a thrilling adventure, the novel serves as a profound social allegory, using its futuristic setting to critique the class divisions and potential degeneration of industrial civilization.
The Final Problem, written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published in 1893, is the last story in The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. It narrates the ultimate confrontation between the great detective Sherlock Holmes and his arch-nemesis, the criminal mastermind Professor James Moriarty. To evade Moriarty’s relentless pursuit, Holmes and Dr. Watson travel across Europe to Switzerland. Their fate culminates in a final, fatal struggle at the Reichenbach Falls, where both Holmes and Moriarty are believed to have fallen to their deaths . This story was originally intended by Doyle to be the definitive end for Sherlock Holmes, sparking widespread public reaction, which eventually led to the character's return in later stories .
After receiving Earth’s signal, the Trisolarans, facing imminent destruction, plan to invade Earth and first deploy “Sophons” to halt human progress in fundamental physics. In The Dark Forest, humanity responds with the “Wallfacer Project,” and the protagonist Luo Ji deduces the terrifying “Dark Forest” state of the cosmos, using it to establish a fragile deterrence against the Trisolaran invasion. Death’s End expands the scope to the wider universe, exploring the ultimate fates of both civilizations under the intervention of even more advanced cosmic entities, delving into the ethical and survival challenges civilizations face on a universal scale.
The Three-Body Problem trilogy is a science fiction epic by Liu Cixin. It narrates the centuries-long conflict between human civilization on Earth and the Trisolaran civilization from the Alpha Centauri star system, whose planet suffers from the chaotic orbits of three suns.
Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne is a classic adventure novel published in 1873. It follows the unflappable, eccentric English gentleman Phileas Fogg, who accepts a wager to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days with his newly employed valet, Passepartout. Their meticulously planned journey becomes a thrilling race against time, filled with unexpected obstacles, cultural encounters, and the persistent pursuit of a detective who mistakenly believes Fogg is a bank robber. The novel celebrates the spirit of adventure, the shrinking world due to new technology, and the triumph of cool-headed determination.
1b
Listen to three conversation. Write the letter for each book from 1a on the correct shelf.
A Journey to the West
B Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
C The Time Machine
D The Final Problem
E The Three-Body Problem
F Around the World in Eighty Days
Adventure
Fantasy
Mystery
Science Fiction
F
A
B
D
C
E
Bookshelf
1c
Listen again and complete the sentences.
1. Sherlock Holmes, the of The Final
Problem, is a famous detective.
main character
2. In The Three-Body Problem, aliens are planning to
attack .
3. Yaming has read of the Harry Potter books.
4. Yaming has chosen Journey to the West for his
.
5. Around the World in Eighty Days is about adventures
in different .
the earth
all
book report
countries
1d
Talk about the types of novels you have read.
How did you find it / Have you heard of …
Discuss time …
Role-play
Have you ever read a science fiction novel
Yes, I have. I’ve read … / No, I haven’t.
Language Points
In The Three-Body Problem, aliens are planning to
attack . 在《三体》中，外星人正在计划攻
击 。
attack
v. 攻击；进攻 attack sb / sth 进攻某人/某物
n. 攻击；进攻 make an attack on … 对……发起攻击
have an attack of … （疾病急性）发作
The dog attacked the stranger. 狗攻击了陌生人。
The politician was attacked by the media.
这位政客遭到媒体抨击。
The army made an attack on the enemy base.
军队对敌方基地发起攻击。
He had an attack of asthma. 他突然哮喘发作。
高频
1. One day, however, a wolf really came out
of the forest and (attack) the sheep.
2. The cause of death was found to be
heart (心脏病发作).
Exercises
attacked
attack
Homework
Listen and write down the two book reports.
Master the words in this part and preview next part.

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