1b I collect shells because they are beautiful. I like collecting stamps because they are interesting. 2c A: What does Bob collect? B: He collects kites. A: How long has he been collecting kites? B: He has been collecting kites since he was ten years old. Dear Jack: Thank you for giving me the monster snowflake glass ball. I like him very much. Actually, I think he may be my favorite thing. I have been collecting snowflake glass balls for seven years, and now I have 226. My mother said I had to stop because we ran out of room to store them. My room is everywhere. Even the box under my bed is full of glass balls. My first glass ball was the birthday cake snowflake glass ball I got on my seventh birthday. I especially love animal glass balls. I have a big glass ball with a bear in it and a glass ball with a penguin in it. If you know anyone who collects glass balls, please tell me. I want to start a collector's club of snowflake glass balls. By the way, what are your hobbies? 4a Wenli, what's your hobby? I like flying kites. How long have you been flying kites? About two years. Where do you fly kites? In the park. 4b What is the most common hobby? What is the strangest hobby? What hobbies do you want to have? Self check 1. Our class is organizing a talent show to raise money for charity. My classmate Larry started skating when he was nine years old and won the first prize in the school competition. My hobby is collecting old coins. I didn't finish the exam because I ran out of time. I keep my summer clothes in the box under the bed in winter. We need an author for the school newspaper. To get this job, please answer the following four questions. How long have you been listening to music? How long have you been watching English movies? How long have you been watching sports programs? How long have you been using English? Dear editor: I'm interested in the job as an author. I've been listening to music tapes since I was seven years old. Just for fun! I have collected them for five years! Reading Section 1 1. How many dynasties can you think of in China? 2. How many famous figures in China history can you think of? Can you think of some famous figures in the history of other countries? List. Section 2 I have been studying history in China. My name is Leo. I come from Australia, and I have been teaching in China for two years. I teach in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province. This is an interesting city with a colorful history. This city has some traces of Europe, and some old buildings in Harbin are Russian-style. I have learned a lot about the history of my family since I came to China. Although I am Australian, my family is Jewish. Therefore, it is interesting for me to know that Jews came to live in Harbin many years ago. My parents were so surprised when I told them about this history. In fact, the first Jews may have come to Kaifeng as early as 1000 years ago and were welcomed by the Emperor of the Song Dynasty. When I lived in Australia, I studied history at school, but we usually studied Australian and western history. However, when I heard that I was going to work in China, I began to study the history of China. Now I have studied for more than two years. My Australian friend said that the history of China is difficult to understand, but I really disagree. I think as long as you study hard, you will understand any culture. For a foreigner like me, the more I learn about the history of China, the more I like living in China. Although I live far away from Beijing, I am sure that I will be here in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games! 3b I'm going to work in Australia. If you do that, you will miss your family. If she works far away, she will miss her family. Unit 7 Section A Pictures Would you mind turning down the music? No, not at all. 1a a. Would you please clean the yard? B: Would you please (us) not play baseball here? C.would you please move your bike? D: Would you please turn down the music? 2a-2b A. Sarah, would you please wash those dishes? Ok, I'll do it in a minute. B.nick, please don't wear those old jeans, okay? Ok, I'll wear another one. C.jenny, would you please clean your room? 2. Sorry. I'll do it right away. D.nancy, would you please come out of the bathroom? 1. Sorry. I won't be long. E.pete, would you please get up? 5. ok, dad. I'll get up now. 2c A: Nick, will you stop wearing those old jeans? They are so ugly. B: ok. I wear the other one. Grammar Focus, would you please clean your room? I'm sorry I'll clean it right away. Would you please not play baseball here? I'm sorry We will play in the park. Would you mind moving your car? No, not at all. Would you please wash the dishes? All right. I'll do it right away. Dear Larry: Your father is in a meeting and I'm going shopping. I need your help. 1. Would you please wash the dishes? Will you feed the dog? Do you mind cooking dinner? Please send the book back to the library. Also, you must do your homework. If you finish the work, we can go to the movies tonight. Love your mother 3b A: Would you please get up? You have to help me in the kitchen. B: I'll get up right away. Do I need to wash the dishes? A: Yes, and you have to help me cook. B: ok. When I finish this, can you help me with my homework? A: of course. 4 A: Yan Ming, can you make some posters? B: Sure, no problem. And you can? Section B 1a Your hairdresser gave you an ugly haircut. The shop assistant brought you clothes of the wrong size. Your friends are late. That movie was terrible, but your best friend said it was great. The waitress gave you the wrong dish. The pen you bought can't write. 2c A； This shirt is too big. Would you mind getting me a smaller one? B: not at all. Here you are. 3a I can't stand it. We asked some people what upset them. Here's what they said: I don't like waiting in line when the shop assistant is answering a long phone call. When that happens, I usually say, "Would you mind giving me a hand?" And I don't like salespeople following me around. Then I will say, "Would you please stop following me? If I need you, I will call you. " Usually salespeople say they are sorry, but sometimes they get angry. If that happens, I won't go to that store again. I get annoyed when someone talks to me while I'm reading. This kind of thing always happens to me in the school library. When it happens, I usually talk to them because I want to be polite. But because I am polite, people don't know that I am annoyed. So they will do the same thing again. Maybe I should try to be less polite in the future. I get annoyed when someone stands at the subway gate. When this happens, I will _. I get annoyed when someone cuts in line. When this happens, I will _. A； Lin Zheng, what annoys you? B: I became annoyed when my classmate borrowed my eraser and didn't return it. A: what about you? Self check 1 I want to sleep. Can you turn down the music? I'll be a little late. Can you keep the bus driver waiting for five minutes? Would you mind closing the door? It's cold outside. I don't know the way to the sports club. Can I follow you? Sorry, I ordered my food half an hour ago and it hasn't arrived yet. Welcome to our community. You must be very excited to move into your new home. Just for fun! Would you please stop walking on my feet? What's the matter? You walk on it every day. Reading, would you mind lowering your voice? If you spend some time in an English-speaking country, you may hear the word "etiquette". It means formal and polite social behavior. At first, it seems like a difficult word, but it is useful to understand it. Etiquette is different in every culture or every occasion. For example, it is common to stand close to the person you are talking to in some Asian countries. However, if you do this in Europe, some people will feel uncomfortable. Even in China, we all know that manners are different on various occasions. Maybe we think it's good to talk loudly in our own homes, but in some places, talking loudly is not acceptable. For example, most people agree that it is impolite to talk loudly in libraries, museums or cinemas. Even if you are with friends, it is best to keep your voice down in public places. In fact, we should be careful not to cough and sneeze loudly in public places. If we see someone breaking the rules of etiquette, we can politely give them some advice. Perhaps one of the most polite ways is to ask someone, do you mind doing this or do you mind not doing that? For example, if someone cuts in line in front of you, you can ask them, excuse me, would you please line up? If someone smokes on the bus, we can ask, excuse me, would you please put out your cigarette? People usually don't like being criticized, so we have to pay attention to what we should do. Although the rules of etiquette may often be different, some rules are almost the same all over the world! For example, littering is not allowed. If you see someone you know doing this, you can ask them, would you please pick it up? Unit 8 Section A picture what should I buy for mom's birthday? How about a scarf? No, that's too boring. 1b that's too expensive. They are too cheap. That's too boring. That's so boring. 2c My sister's birthday is coming soon. What should I buy for her? How about a sweater? No, that's not much fun. Grammar Focus: What should I buy for my sister? Why not buy her a camera? That's too expensive. How about some tennis? They are too cheap. How about a watch? That's too personal. Why don't you buy a scarf? That's not much fun. 3a A: What was the best gift Joe ever received? B: a bike. When did Joe receive it? A: On his sixth birthday. Who gave it to him? B: His parents. A: What a lucky guy! 3b What is the best gift you have ever received? A watch. Who gave it to you? My mother. When did you get it? On my tenth birthday. I want to cook an unusual meal. Is it for someone in your family? Yes Is it your mother? No, it's not! Section B 1b cats are the most popular pets. Parrots are the most unusual pets. 2c I think a dog is a good pet for a six-year-old child. Really? I don't agree. Dogs are too difficult to take care of. What about goldfish? 3a 1. Why do you think pot-bellied pigs are popular? 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of keeping such a pet? At present, the most popular pet is a pot-bellied pig. There is a big-bellied pig named Connie in david smith, north London. "A pot-bellied pig is the best pet," said David. "She watches TV with me on the sofa every night. She is my best friend. " However, life with pigs is not always perfect. "She was small when I got it," David said, "but she ate a lot. Now she is too big to sleep in this house, so I made her a special pigsty. Pigs also need a lot of love. Sometimes I don't have enough time to spend with her. " 3b hamster is a popular pet. People like it because it is quiet and clean. 3c This kind of pet is unusual. It is easy to take care of and can talk. Self check 1 Today is Jim's birthday. His mother will cook her a special meal. My shoes are really cheap. They only cost five dollars. My aunt took us out to an expensive restaurant for dinner, but the food there was not delicious at all. This movie is boring. I fell asleep in the middle of it. It is important to choose subjects that you find interesting. Everyone likes presents. Some children feel that they don't get enough gifts. Some old people feel that they have received too many gifts. Different people like different kinds of gifts. Some gifts are never too small. A child may give his mother a leaf from a tree. This is enough to make her very happy. Gifts are given in different countries. In Japan, people sometimes give special gifts. But they are not opened. After that, the gift may be given to others. Many people have enough things and don't want to receive too many gifts themselves. In Canada, many people don't give big gifts to others. They will buy a park bench or a tree to help commemorate someone. In America, some people ask their family and friends to donate money to charity instead of buying them gifts. In Sweden, doing something for someone is the best gift. People don't need to spend a lot of money. Instead, cooking a meal is enough. Just for fun! What do you want for a pet? How's this? Is that a pet? I think it is a plant! Why don't you learn to sing English songs? Today, many people in China want to improve their English in different ways. For example, 24 young singers from all over China participated in the competition by singing English pop songs. Almost all singers sing clearly and look natural on the stage. Some of these singers can sing English songs as well as native speakers. These singers really come from different age groups all over China. The winner of the male group is a 40-year-old man from Xi 'an, and the winner of the female group is a 19-year-old girl from Dalian. Both winners are modest and say that they think they are no better than other singers. Jiang Mei, the champion of female voice group, said that learning English helped her win the prize. Six months ago, she felt that her English was not good enough, so she had to study hard. She also rapped English songs which made her more interested in learning English. This kind of competition encourages China people to speak English. Many people agree that they have made progress by singing English songs and it is a good idea to learn English happily. Have you ever listened to the program "Speak English in Beijing"? If not, why don't you find it? This program provides a way for Beijingers to be interested in learning English. Besides singing English songs, there are many other interesting ways to learn English. How about watching English movies or reading English books? Maybe you can even make friends with a native English speaker. If you look hard enough, you will find a better way to learn English. Unit 9 Section A 1a have you ever been to an amusement park? Yes, I do. I went to happy hour amusement park last year. Have you ever been to a water park? No I don't. Me too. Let's go to the water city together tomorrow. 1c have you ever been to the aquarium? No, no. What about you? Tina went to the Space Museum last year. John has never been to the space museum. They are going to take the subway. Linda has been to the aquarium. Linda went to the zoo three times last year. Linda will go to the aquarium next week. Grammar Focus have you ever been to the aquarium? Yes, I have been to the aquarium. No I don't. No, I've never been to an aquarium. I have been to the zoo many times. Me too. I have never been to a water park. I haven't been there either. 3b Have you ever been to Disney Park? Most of us have probably heard of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and many other famous Disney characters. Maybe we even saw them in movies. But have you ever been to Disneyland? In fact, there are several different Disney amusement parks in the world now. Disneyland is an entertainment park, but we can also call it a theme park. It has all the entertainment facilities you can find in an entertainment park, but it also has a theme. Of course, this theme is Disney movies and Disney characters. For example, you can find roller coasters in most amusement parks, but in Disneyland, the theme of roller coasters is Disney characters. This means that you can find Disney characters anywhere on the roller coaster. You can also watch Disney movies, eat in Disney restaurants and buy Disney gifts. And you can see Disney characters walking all the time in Disneyland! Have you ever heard of Disney cruise ship? These are huge boats with Disney theme. You can sail on the boat for a few days, and you can sleep and eat on the boat. There are also many attractions on board, just like any other Disneyland. You can go shopping, attend Disney parties and have dinner with Mickey Mouse! These ships sail on different routes, but they all end up in the same place. That's Disneyland's own island. There is simply too much fun in Disneyland! 3b I hope to go to a Disney cruise ship. What is that? It's like Disneyland, but it's on a boat. Why do you want to go up there? Oh, you can travel to Disney's own island. Have you ever traveled to other places? Yes, I do. Have you ever? Study with more than three friends? Have you traveled to other provinces in China? Have you said anything you don't want to say? Have you ever helped someone you don't know? Have you ever lived anywhere else? Have you ever argued with your parents? Section B 1a I want to see movies that understand the English language. I want to study in an English-speaking country. Learning another language is interesting. I have to. I want to travel. 1b for me, "I have to!" In the fifth place. Really? For me, "I have to!" In the second place. 2a How do you spell your last name? Where are you from? Why do you want to improve your English? Have you ever been to an English-speaking country? When did you start learning English? How long have you been studying English? 2c Good morning, are you the new exchange student Leonardo? Yes, I am. Welcome to our class. I need to ask you some questions? 3a Come to the Peak Language School and change your life! Here are two students telling stories about our school. When I was a little girl, all I ever wanted to do was travel. And I'm sure the best way to realize this dream is to become a flight attendant. Now I have been working as a flight attendant for two years. It's really an interesting job because I can travel all over the world. I find that the important requirement is to speak English well. So before I became a flight attendant, I studied English at the Peak Language School for five years. It is because I can speak English that I got the job. Thank you, Peak Language School! Meishan: I want to be a tour guide. As a matter of fact, this is what I have always wanted to do. I want to travel, especially in English-speaking countries like America and Australia. However, I knew I had to improve my English, so I started taking classes at the Peak Language School. The Peak Language School really helped me learn English. I have been a student here for a year, and I really love it. Maybe when I leave this school, I will consider being an English teacher instead of a tour guide! What does David Feng 1. Mei Shan do? 2. How long has she had this job? Why does she want this job? 4. How long has she studied English? 5. What kind of job does David want? Has he ever been to an English-speaking country? 7. How long has he been studying in this language school? What other jobs does he want to do? 3b Write about: What kind of job do you want to do? How long have you studied English? Why did you start learning English? What do you like best about learning English? My English writing is good, but I need to improve my listening skills. I don't understand, can you explain it again? The children have been watching this movie since two o'clock and it hasn't finished yet. Have you decided what you want to do after school? He is a tour guide. He has traveled all over Europe. Mei Fang has been to an amusement park in Guangzhou. She doesn't like it because? Just for fun! Have you ever been to an amusement park? No I don't. Let's go tonight. That's great! Reading Section 2 Have you ever been to Singapore? Have you ever been to Singapore? For many tourists from China, this small island in Southeast Asia is a good place for a holiday. On the one hand, more than three quarters of people are Chinese, so you can only speak Mandarin most of the time. On the other hand, Singapore is an English-speaking country, so it is also a good place for you to practice your English. Have you ever tasted China food outside China? Maybe you are worried that you can't find anything to eat in a foreign country. However, in Singapore, you will find a lot of food from China; You will find rice, noodles or jiaozi as easy as blowing off dust. However, if you feel (very) brave, Singapore is a good place to taste new food. Whether you like Indian food, western food or Japanese food, you will find it in Singapore. Most cities have zoos, but have you ever been to the zoo at night? There is a night zoo in Singapore called "Night Wildlife Park". It may seem strange to go at night. But if you have ever been to the zoo during the day, you may understand why this zoo is so strange. Many animals only wake up at night, so this is the best time to watch them. If you go to see lions, tigers or foxes during the day, they may be sleeping! In the night safari park, you can watch these animals in a more natural environment than ordinary zoos. One of the biggest characteristics of Singapore is that the temperature is almost the same all year round. This is because the island is very close to the equator. So you can choose any time you like-spring, summer, autumn or winter! And, of course, it is not far from China! Section 4 have you ever eaten ice cream with rice? No, I didn't! Unit 10 Section A picture he's really nice, isn't he? He does! 1c This train is always late, isn't it? You like violin music, don't you? It looks like rain, doesn't it? Yes, yes. And I forgot to bring my umbrella. It always rains on weekends, doesn't it? B.yes, it rains every Saturday! E. do you think you will attend the meeting at noon? A.i hope so. I want to go swimming. D. oh Where do you swim? C. In Lake Franklin. G. have you ever been there 2c It's really cold today, isn't it? Yes, it's really cold. I hope the bus will come soon. Grammar Focus is really windy today, isn't it Yes, it is. You are Ben's sister, aren't you? Yes, I am. 15 bus stops here, doesn't it? Yes, it stops here. 3a It's a fine day, isn't it? It really is. But it's a little hot for me. Oh, I like hot weather. I will go to the beach today. Which beach are you going to? I'm going to today's beach. Where do you usually go? I usually go to the battlefield beach. Is it crowded? No, it is never crowded. No, it's not crowded. Well, have a good time! Thank you. Goodbye. Goodbye. 3b Two people are browsing books in a bookstore, two people are waiting in line to buy ice cream, two people are alone in an elevator, and two people are trying to cross a busy street. Their prices are really low, aren't they? This line is slow, isn't it? Sunny, isn't it? Section B 1a b how much did that shirt cost? C.you are Anna's brother, aren't you? D.how big is your apartment? 1b Do you like horror movies? No, but I like comedies. 1. You are Jenny's friend, aren't you? D.yes, I am. My name is Rita. Then, tell me about yourself. Do you do some exercise? F. Yes! I play tennis and table tennis. You are new here, aren't you? C.yes, I am. My name is Bill. What do you think of this school? B.that's great. Do you always go to this school? It's really crowded, isn't it? A.yes, it is. Are you a fan? 6. Did you watch the game on Friday night on TV? E.yes, I did. It's really exciting, isn't it? 2c 2. This is a grand party, isn't it? You like baseball, don't you? A: This is a grand party, isn't it? B: Yes, it is. 3a Note 1 Dear Kim: As a freshman, it is really difficult at school sometimes, but I had a wonderful time on Saturday night. Thank you very much for inviting me to attend. There are some girls I don't know, but they are all very friendly to me. And that movie you showed was really interesting. Now I feel that I am one of you. Maria note 2 Dear Tony, thank you for taking me to see the school last week. I had been searching hard until you accompanied me there. I'm glad to meet Carlos. His math is great, isn't it? He told me that he would help me with my math. My friends all make it easier for me to integrate into the new environment like you. Bill's Note 3 Dear Allen, thank you for the tickets for next week's game. It's a pity that you and your father can't go, but I'm really glad to have tickets for the game. I'm going to invite my cousin Tom to go with me. I'll think of you when black socks win the game. I hope so! ) John 3b Dear Sarah, Thank you for inviting me to your home on Friday. I'm so glad to meet your family. And your little sister is really cute. I had a great time. I regret that I have to leave early, but I have a family dinner. My grandfather is having his 90th birthday party. Yours sincerely, Kara Self check 1 1. Paul and I are good friends. We get along well because we both like sports. Mr Li is a very good teacher. He makes mathematics easy. I need some money. I'm going to read the newspaper and find a holiday job. Pay attention to look both ways before you cross the road. If you have finished your homework, you can help clean and cook. This bus is always late, isn't it? Yes, it is. Is the traffic always heavy? Yes, the traffic is very heavy at this time. The weather is fine, don't you think so? Yes, at least it didn't rain. Review Unit 6- 10 1a Vertical 2. Flowers are a beautiful gift. I must go to the store to buy some snacks. 4. What's on TV tonight? They are bigger than books but smaller than newspapers. 6. She has finished her college studies. 7. She is a college student. 1 1. I'm preparing for the math test. 12. Anyone can speak English. 13. I do it and he does it. 15. I never drink milk, but I always drink water. I have a lot of work to do. Can you help me? 6. How long have you been collecting stamps? 8. Do you like horror movies or comedies? 10. This is a review of Unit 6- 10. 12. I like bananas and ice cream. 14. My parents say I am lazy. 16. English is important, so you must study hard. 18. She can't speak Chinese. 2a Li Yuhe Mary decided to go somewhere. Jay and Liu meet for the first time. Chen made many suggestions. Peter gave Lisa a lot of help. When did you start learning English? How long have you been studying? How much have you learned? Have you ever used English outside school? What can you do to improve your English?