沪教版英语八年级上册-U1-U8-Reading-原文(含习题)

Unit1 Encyclopaedias

Look it up!

Here are two articles from an encyclopaedia.

Da Vinci, Leonardo

Leonardo da Vinci(1452-1519) was an Italian painter, inventor, musician, engineer and scientist. Da Vinci was born in the countryside. From an early age, he showed great intelligence and artistic ability. As he grew older, he learnt to do many different things. His paintings are very famous, and one, the Mona Lisa, is perhaps the most famous painting in the world. He also had many inventions. For example, his notebooks include some interesting drawings of flying machines. (See Art)

Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs lived on Earth more than 60 million years before human beings. They lived everywhere on Earth. Some dinosaurs were as small as chickens. Others were as big as ten elephants. Some could even fly.Many dinosaurs ate plants. However, some dinosaurs liked to eat meat.Dinosaurs lived on Earth for more than 150 million years. Then, suddenly, they all died out. Nobody knows why. However, we can learn about them from their fossils. (See Earth history)

Module 1

C Vocabulary

C1 The words in italics are from the two articles. Circle the correct answers to complete these sentences.

1 When somebody is born, he/she .

a comes out of his/her mother's body c leaves his/her parents

b goes to see a doctor

2 Benny's grandparents live in the countryside. They live the city.

a inside

b outside

c in the centre of

3 Birds have a musical ability. They sing.

a can

b cannot

c are happy to

4 The book includes some beautiful photos. These photos are the book.

a part of

b at the end of

c connecte

d to

5 A human being is a(n) .

a animal

b machine

c person

C2 Complete the article below with the words from the box. Change their forms if necessary.

even however invention notebook perhaps scientist

When I was young, I used to keep a .I wrote many poems and drew many pictures of different in it.They were not very good, but they helped me think and dream. Now I am a famous and I do many important things.my journey began when I was at school, with my studies, and my poems and pictures.

I was a student just like you. you will do something important or become famous one day. Just remember to think and to dream.

D Comprehension

D1 Below are some notes about the encyclopaedia articles, but some of the facts are wrong. Read the articles and correct the notes if necessary.

1 Da Vinci, Leonardo

a he lived from 1425 to 1519.

b He was born in the city.

c He showe

d great artistic ability from an early age.

d H

e is famous for his paintings and books.

2 Dinosaurs

a They lived on Earth more than 60 thousand years before human beings.

b Some were Small;others were huge.

c All of them ate meat.

d Som

e died out Suddenly.

D2 Read the articles again and complete the answers to the questions below.

1 Who was Leonardo da Vinci?

He was .

2 What is his most famous painting?

It is .

3 What did dinosaurs eat?

Many of them ate . Some liked to eat .

4 How long did dinosaurs live on Earth before they disappeared?

They lived on Earth for .

5 Flow can we learn about dinosaurs today?

We can learn about them .

More practice

A Read the following encyclopaedia article about big attractions in Australia and answer the questions below.

Australia's big attractions

Australia is a very big country. It also has many big attractions.

The Big Banana

The Big Banana is in Coffs Harbour. It was made in 1964 by john Landy. Landy wanted something to make people come to his fruit shop, so he built the Big Banana. The idea worked. Many people visited his fruit shop and took pictures of the Big Banana. Soon people all over Australia began making big things.

The Big Merino

The Big Merino is in the city of Goulburn. Merinos are a type of sheep. They can live in dry weather. Some places in Australia are very dry, so these sheep are very important to the farmers there. Inside the Big Merino, there isa small muscun'. about the history of wool in Australia. Visitors can also climb up to the Big Merino's head and look at the view through its eyes.

1When was the Big Banana built?

2 Why was the Big Banana built?

3 Why are merinos important to the farmers in Australia?

4 What can you find inside the Big Merino?

5 What can you do inside the Big Merino's head?

Unit 2 Numbers

The king and the rice

A long time ago, there was a king in India. The king’s favourite game was chess.

One day, a wise old man came to the palace and the king challenged him to a game. The king promised the old man, “ You can have any prize if you win the game.”

The old man said, “If I win the game, I’d like one grain of rice for the first square of the chessboard, two for the second, four for the third, and then double the amount for each of the rest of the squares.”

“Is that all?” asked the king. “Wouldn’t you like gold or silver instead?”

“No, just rice,” replied the old man.

The king and the old man played the game for a long time. Finally, the old man won. So the king ordered his men to collect a bag of rice. He put one grain on the first square, two on the second, and so on. The king quickly realized the problem --- even with all the rice in the country, he would still not have enough rice to put on all the squares!

C Vocabulary

C1 The words in italics are from the story. Match the two halves of these sentences to make them meaningful.

1 When you ask a wise person for help, a you tell him/her that you will give him/her the

present for sure.

2 If you promise somebody a present b you know something is wrong.

3 If you get a prize in a game, c you get the number 4.

4 When you double the number 2. d you want him/her to give you good advice.

5 When you realize the problem, e you win something for doing very well.

C2 Complete the story below with the words from the box. Change their forms if necessary.

double prize promise realize wise

A young man once talked to a old man. "I won a and have a little gold now, but I want much more," he said. "Can you help me?"

The old man looked at him. "I can teach you how to make more money if you to follow my advice." he said.The young man agreed. Then the old man took the young man to a window. "Look outside," he said. "I can see nothing but an empty field," the young man said. "

Use your money to buy this field," said the old man, "and grow some cotton. In a year, you can sell the cotton and your money."

The young man what the old man meant. From then on he was not lazy any more. He worked hard all year round.

D Comprehension

D1 Read the story on page 19 and complete the table below.

Where the story took place . Who was in the story the king and a .

What happened in the story The beginning

The king challenged to a game.

The king promised to give him if he won

the game.

The middle They played the game for . The ending

won the game, but the king

did not have to give him.

D2 Find facts in the story to support these statements about the king. Write down the facts.

1 The king loved to play games. (The king's favourite ...)

2 The king thought the old man asked too little for the prize. ("Is that all?" ...)

3 The king did not have enough rice for the old man. (The king quickly realized ...)

More practice

Read the online article and then complete the flow chart about the development ofcounting methods.

Counting before numbers

Before the invention of written numbers, people used many different ways to count things.

At first, people used their fingers, and eveii their toes. However,they could only count small numbers in this way.

After that, they began to make small marks on sticks and bones. This helped them count bigger numbers. They used them to count things like the days of the month, the amount of food and the number of animals they had.

Then people began to use tokens made from clay or small stones. This helped them count even bigger numbers. They often put the tokens on pieces of string so that they could carry them around easily. This developed into tools like the abacus.

Finally, people began to develop systems of written marks to show different numbers, and this led to the Hindu-Arabic system (0-9). We are still using this system today.

First, people used .

After that, they made .

Then they used .

finally, they began to develop .

This led to .

Unit 3 Computers

Computer facts

Smaller and better

In the 1940s, the first computers were bigger than cars. Now computers are becoming smaller and better.Some computers are tiny. You may be unaware of them. There is probably one inside your TV or washing machine. You depend on computers more than you realize.

What can we do with computers?

We can use computers to calculate. They can calculate at a faster speed than we can and almost never give wrong answers. We can also type and draw things with them. In addition, computers can do important jobs like operating railways and flying planes and spaceships.

Is a computer cleverer than me?

The answer is “No”. Your brain can produce new ideas but computers cannot. However, one day computers may be able to a better job than human beings. For example, they may be better than doctors at doing their job.

What will happen to us if computers can do all our jobs? Will we have nothing to do? Computers may change our lives, but will they make them better?

C Vocabulary

C1 The words in italics explain the meanings of some words. Find these words to complete the sentences. Change their forms if necessary.

1 if something is very small, it is

2 Some voting people always need help from their parents. They should learn to themselves.

3 We had fun and learnt something new as well. We had a good time. ,we learnt a lot.

4 When we make a machine work, we it.

C2 Complete the conversation below with the words from the box.

depend on expensive in addition speed

Mark: I bought a new computer.

Helen: Why?

Mark: I bought my first computer five years ago. I used it almost every day, and it became really slow. Helen: I see. So how's your new computer?

Mark: It was really ,but it works at a much faster than my old one. ,it has a larger monitor.

Helen: I also my computer a lot these days. I use it to write reports, and to get on the Internet too. My computer works well, so I'm not going to buy a new one.

D Comprehension

D 1 Read the article and complete the answers with the examples from the article.

1 S1: There may be tiny computers in your home.

S2: Where, for example?

S1: Inside your _ or .

2 S1: We can do many things with computers in our daily life.

S2: For example?

S1: We can , _,and with them.

3 Sl: Computers can do some important jobs.

S2: For example?

S1: They can and .

4 Si: One day, computers may be able to do a better job than human beings.

S2: For example?

S1: They .

D2 Read the article again and answer the questions below in complete sentences.

1 What were the first computers like?

.

2 Why are we unaware of some computers?

.

3 Are computers cleverer than you and me? Why or why not?

.

More practice

A Read the script of a speech by a head teacher and answer the questions below.

Computer game problems

Good afternoon, parents and teachers. Thank you for attending this meeting.

Last weekend, one of our students went to hospital. The student played computer games on the Internet all day Saturday without stopping to drink, eat or sleep. Finally, he became very ill.

Some students play computer games for too long. This is a serious problem. In the past, students used to play outside more often, but now they spend more time in front of computers. This is bad for their health. Tomorrow we'll have some experts here to talk to the students about the bad effects of playing computer games. They'll also give some advice on how to use computers for studying.

I hope we can all work together to stop students from spending too much time playing computer games. Thank you for your time.

1Who is attending the meeting?

2Why did the student become ill?

3What is the serious problem?

4Who will talk to the students tomorrow?

5 What will they talk about?

Unit 4 Inventions-Great inventions

Great inventions change the world. They help people live a better life. The following are three of the most important inventions in history.

The wheel

The wheel is perhaps the greatest invention in history. After its invention, travelling became faster and more comfortable. A few thousand years ago, people started to use wheels on carriages. In the early 19th century, the first trains began to carry passengers. At the start of the 20th century, cars became popular. Without the wheel, we would not have these inventions.

The telephone

Alexander Graham Bell invented one of the first practical telephones in 1876. Since then, people have been able to speak to each other over long distances. Today millions of people across the world own mobile phones. They allow people to keep in touch with each other anytime, anywhere.

The light bulb

Thomas Edison developed the first practical light bulb in 1879. Before the invention of the light bulb, people had to use oil lamps, gas lamps or candles to see at night. With light bulbs, people can do as many things in the evening as they can in the daytime. Can you imagine living without them?

C Vocabulary

C1 Find words from the article that have similar meanings to the words in italics below.

1 My new shoes felt nice and soft.

2 This modern city was only a small village a hundred years ago.

3 All the people on the bus got excited when they arrived at the Great Wall.

4 The company produced a new camera last year.

5 The swimming pool is open during the day.

C2 Complete the conversation below with the words from the box. Change their forms if necessary.

anytime century comfortable daytime passenger

Bill: When did people first start using cars?

Maggie: People developed the first cars in the 1880s, and they started using cars a lot in the early 20th.

Bill: I'm sure the people were very happy because cars are so fast and . Maggie: Not really. These early cars were very slow. They also created a lot of problems.

Bill: What do you mean?

Maggie: Most people still had horses then, and the new cars made loud noises and frightened them. Also, often got very dirty after a long ride, so many people didn't use them.

Bill: I suppose that people could only drive in the because those cars didn't have lights. Maggie: That's not true. They had lights, so people could drive them .

Skimming

Skimming means to read an article quickly to get its general idea. To skim an article, you should look at its introduction, title, sub-headings, photos or pictures, and the first and last sentences of each paragraph.

D Comprehension

D1 Read the article and complete the table below.

The wheel The telephone The light bulb Inventor Don't know.

Life after the invention Travelling became People can People can

as they can in the

daytime.

D2 Read the article again and answer the questions below in complete sentences.

1 Which of the three things was invented first?

2 What inventions did the wheel make possible?

3 How do mobile phones help people keep in touch with each other?

4 How (lid people see at night before the invention of the light bulb?

More practice

A Read the article about the inventor of the ballpoint pen, Laszlo Biro. Then answer the questions below.

A pen giant

Do you know Laszlo Biro? Maybe you do not, but you probably use his invention every day, and you may even have it in your hand right now!

Biro (1899-1985) was the inventor of the ballpoint pen. He was born in Budapest, Hungary. In the 1930s, when he worked as a newspaper editor, he used a fountain pen almost every day. However, he had to refill it all the time. The ink also did not dry easily, and it sometimes made a mess on the. paper. Biro wanted a better pen. His brother, George, helped him develop a special ink. The ink dried easily. Then they developed a new type of pen.There was a tiny ball at the tip of the pen. The ball rolled ink onto paper as it moved. They called it the "ballpoint" pen.

The ballpoint pen was a great success. Everyone loved it. Now millions of people use it all over the world every day.

People will always remember Biro for his invention. Today in many English-speaking countries, people still use the word "biro" to refer to any kind of ballpoint pen.

1Why did Biro decide to invent the ballpoint pen?

2 How did Biro's brother help him invent the ballpoint pen?

3 How does the ballpoint pen work?

4 How do people remember Biro for his invention today?

Unit 5 Educational exchanges

An exchange visit is educational and interesting!

A group of British students from Woodpark School in London are visiting Xinhua Junior High School in Beijing on an educational exchange.

“I was very nervous at first,” says Sarah. “However, my host family are really friendly. I’m glad to be a guest in their home. I’ve learnt to use chopsticks, and they’re teaching me a little Chinese!”

The students spend the weekdays studying with Chinese students. At the weekend, they tour around Beijing and visit places of interest with their host families.

“It’s been a fantastic experience so far,” says Eric. “ I’ve learnt a bit of t’ai chi, and I really enjoy it. We’ve already lear nt a lot about Chinese culture and history. The teachers have introduced us to Chinese painting as well. We’ll also tried to paint some pictures ourselves! I haven’t had much success yet, but I’ll keep trying.”

“I’ve made many new friends,” says Sarah.”I p lan to keep in touch with them when I return home. We’ll see one another soon because they’ll come over to the UK for the second part of the exchange next month. I can’t wait!”

C Vocabulary

Cl The words in italics explain the meanings of some words. Find these words to complete the sentences.

1 1 am happy to meet you. I am we met.

2 A person who is invited to stay at another person's home is a .

3 Helen goes to school from Monday to Friday. She has classes on

4 The cake was really excellent. It tasted .

5 Bob has got good exam results. His parents are proud of his

C2 Complete the diary below with the words from the box.

already exchange introduce

culture experience tour

Friday, 8 July

Tomorrow I'm going to take part in an exchange programme in London. I'll be there for two weeks. Over the two weeks. I hope to learn about British and practise my English. I'II be can student at a famous school in London. I'm a little nervous because I don't know anyone there.However, the british students are the same cage a s me, so I think we'll become good friends. They'll me to many new things. I also plan to around London. The next two weeks should be a good - for me.

D Comprehension

Dl A reporter from a student newspaper interviewed Sarah on campus. Read the article and complete Sarah's answers.

Reporter: Good morning. I'm a reporter from a student newspapcr. Can I ask you a fcw questions? Sarah: Sure.

Reporter: Why are you in Beijing?

Sarah: .

Reporter: Which school do you come from?

Sarah: .

Reporter: What do you and your classmates do in Beijing?

Sarah: We spend the weekdays . At the

weekend, .

Reporter: That's great. I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Beij ing. Thank you and goodbye. Sarah: You're welcome. Bye.

D2Miss Wilson came to Beijinq with the exchange students. Read the article again andcomplete her report below.

The educational exchange visit to Beijing went well last month.The host families were very friendly. They taught our students how to use .They also taught our students to speak . Our students enjoyed their studies at the school. They learnt a lot about Chinese culture and history. They learnt some t'ai chi.They also learnt .The students made in Beijing. They plan to keep in touch with them.

The Chinese students will come to our school for next month. We need to get ready soon.

More practice

A Read the poster about educational exchanges and answer the questions below.

Take part in oureducational exchange

Do you love to travel and meet new people? Yes? Have you ever lived and studied in another country? No? Well, join our educational exchange now!

Our educational exchange is fantastic. You can experience a different culture and learn a new language. You can improve your social skills and make lots of friends.

There are two parts in our educational exchange. In the first part, an exchange student will travel to your home country and stay with your family. In the second part, you will travel to your exchange partner's home country and stay with his or her family. You will go to school with him or her. You will also take part in local activities.

You can apply for our educational exchange if you:

?are aged between 14 and 17.

?would like to learn about the language, culture, history,geography and way of life of another country. ?have a reference from your head teacher.

It will be the adventure of a lifetime. So, what are you waiting for? Apply today!

1What new experiences can students gain from the educational exchange?

2 How many parts are there in the educational exchange?What arc they?

3 What will yon do in the exchange country?

Unit 6 Ancient stories

The Trojan horse

The capital stood on the high wall of the city of Troy. “The Greeks have gone and we’ve won,” he said. “ They’ve tried to capture our city for ten years. Now they’ve given up and sailed away!”

“But look over there,” a soldier said. “They’ve left a huge wooden horse.”

“Ah, yes,” the captain said, “it’s too big. The Greeks didn’t want to take it with them. Get some help and pull it into the city.”

That night, in the main square of the city, all the Trojans celebrated. They sang and danced around the horse, and made jokes about the stupid Greeks. “I haven’t laughed like this since my childhood,” the captain said. After the party, they locked all the gates of the city and then all went to sleep.

By midnight, the main square was empty, except for the huge horse. Suddenly a secret door opened on the side of the wooden horse. The horse was full of Greek soldiers! They quietly climbed out of the horse one by one.

The soldiers opened the main gates. The Greek army entered the city.

For ten years, the Greeks could not capture the city by fighting. In one night, however, they succeeded in capturing it through a clever trick.

C Vocabulary

Cl The words in italic explain the meanings of some words on. Find these words to complete the sentences.

1 A blue whale is a very big animal. It is .

2 The soldiers thought the Creeks were not clever. They thought the Greeks were _________

3 The cinema does not have any people in it. It is .

4 I like almost all meat, but this does not include chicken. I like all meat chicken.

5 Only a few people know about this information. Please keep it .

C2 Complete the conversations below with the words from the box. Change their forms if necessary.

army full of pull succeed

celebrate make jokes about secret

1 Alice:Oh, no! Your dress is holes!

Hetty:Don 't that. I need to wear this dress to the party tonight.

Alice:Sorry, I'm only joking.

2 Barry:Follow me. 1 know a path through the forest. We can get to the town faster.

James:Really? That sounds great.

3 Simon:I want to join the in the future.

William:Me too. My dream is to be a soldier.

4 Jill: Look! The old man is a big box into the house.

Ella:Let's go and help him.

5 Grace:Hey! Great news. Our class has in winning first prize.

June:Wow! We should !

D Comprehension

D1 What are the main ideas of the seven paragraphs in the story? Read the story on page 83 and write the letter of the correct statement in each blank.

Paragraphs 1-2: a The Trojans celebrated in the main square.

Paragraph 3: b The Greek soldiers climbed out of the wooden horse and opened the main gates. Paragraph 4: c The Greek army disappeared and left a wooden horse outside the city of Troy. Paragraphs 5-6: d The Greeks captured the city of Troy.

Paragraph 7: e The captain ordered the soldiers to pull the horse into the city.

D2 Read the story again and circle the correct answers.

1 The Greek army disappeared because .

a they tiverc afraid of the Trojans

b they wanted to play a trick on the Trojans

c they won the war

2 The Trojans thought the Greeks were _ .

a funny

b stupid

c helpful

3 The Greek soldiers in the wooden horse waited until midnight because then.

a they could break the gates

b all the Trojans would be asleep

c all the Trojans woul

d leav

e the city

4 The Greeks could not capture the city of Troy for ten years because .

a they could not get inside the city

b the Trojans were cleverer than the Greeks

c they di

d not build a wooden hors

e before

More practice

A Read the story and answer the questions below.

The story of 100,000 arrows

This is a story about two wise men- Zhuge Liang and Zhou Yu. The Chinese people have told it for many, many years.

One day,Zhou Yu gave Zhuge Liang an impossible task.He asked him to make 100,000 arrows within ten days. "No problem," Zhuge Liang said. "I'll bring you 100,000 arrows in three days."

Zhuge Liang asked his soldiers to fill 20 large boats with many straw men. In the early morning of the third day, Zhuge Liang's soldiers sailed the boats towards the camps of Cao Cao's army on the other side of the river. The soldiers shouted and beat their drums loudly.

When Cao Cad's soldiers heard the sounds, they thought they were under attack. Ilowcvcr, they could not see through the thick fog on the river. Cao Cao ordered his soldiers to shoot arrows towards the sounds of the drums and the shouting. Zhuge Liang's boats were soon full of arrows.

Zhuge Liang's soldiers then turned the boats around and shouted, "Thank you for your arrows, Cao Cao. " Zhuge Liang took all these arrows to Zhou Yu. There were more than 100,000 of them.

1What task did Zhou Yu give Zhuge Liang?

2What did Zhuge: Liang ask his soldiers to do?

3What did Cao Cao's soldiers think when they heard the sounds of the drums and the shouting?

4 What did Cao Cao order his soldiers to do?

Unit 7 Memory

Henry, Paula and Millie write for the school newspaper. They have written the short articles below to help students improve their memory.

Memory Corner

Henry

A great way to help you remember something is to imagine a picture of it in your mind. If you make the picture big, strange or silly, you will remember it better. For example, to remember the word “smiles”, we can imagine there is a “mile” b etween the first letter and the last letter. This makes it the longest word in the world.

Paula

A good method for remembering the spelling of a word is to make a short sentence with each letter of the word. For example, if you want to remember how to spell the word “because”, you can use the sentence “Big elephants can always understand small elephants”.

Millie

You will forget something very quickly unless you understand it well. For example, you may have trouble remembering the list of steps in the water cycle. However, it is easier to remember these steps if you understand how the water cycle works.

C Vocabulary

Cl The words in italics explain the meanings of some words. Find these words to complete the sentences. Change their forms if necessary.

1 we go to school to learn new things and to train our (the brain)

2 Sometimes things are easy to remember. (stupid)

3 She used a different to do the Maths problem.(a way of doing something)

4 Can you help me carry this box? It is too big. I have Carrying it. (a problem)

5 If YOU wish to get a good job, there are many important you should take. (things that happen in a process)

C2 Complete the conversations below with the words from the box.

list silly spelling trouble worth

1 Emily:Shall we walk to the park tomorrow?

Flora:Don't be . It's too far from here. Let's take a bus.

2 Luke:Can you help me check my English exercise?

Owen:I'd love to. The of "receive" is wrong.

Luke:Thanks. I always have with this word.

3 Tony:I can't go to English Corner tonight. I have a lot of homework to do.

Robin:I know you're very busy, but it's the time. If you want to practise your English, you should go.

Tony:OK. I'll see you there.

4 Jack:We need some milk.

Frank:OK. Let me add it to my shopping .

D Comprehension

D 1 Read the articles and fill in the blanks below.

Henry

To remember something

Imagine a : , or (e.g. "smiles": ). Paula

To remember the spelling of a word

Make a short sentence with (e.g. "because": ). Millie

To remember something more easily

Try to something well(e.g. ).

D2 Make pictures of the words below in your mind. Then close your book and write down as many words as you can remember. Compare the result with the one from A 1 on page 98. Has your memory improved?

map magazine joke bulb planet whale tap doll guide elephant More practice

A Read the maguline article about memory and complete the table below.

How to improve your memory

Memory is very important. It helps you remember who you are, where you live, what you have learnt and what you plan to do in the future.

So, how can you improve your memory?

It is important to exercise your brain. For example, you can do new things and change your daily habits. If you walk a different way to school or take a different bus, you will keep your brain active. You can try to memorize something new. You can try a Maths puzzle. You can also try to learn new skills or study a foreign language. Your brain gets lots of regular exercise if you do any of these things.

If you live a healthy life, your memory will work better. You must have a balanced diet. You must give your brain enough time to rest. Unless you get enough sleep every night, you will not remember things well.If you want your brain to work well, you also need to relax. If you get too worried, your brain will slow down, and your memory ill become less sharp.

So, to improve your memory, you should exercise your brain, live a healthy life and stay relaxed.

how to improve your memory

Exercise your brain ?Do . ? Change.

Live a healthy life ? Have. ? Give.

Stay relaxed ? Do not get too .

Unit 8 English Week

English: fun for life

English Week at Rosie Bridge School

Last week, students at Rosie Bridge School worked hard to make their English Week a big success. There was an English book fair in the library and a treasure hunt. Some students put on an English play. Other students took part in an English singing competition.

There was also a speaking competition. The students had to speak on a topic in English for two minutes.

We spoke to the winner, Henry. “I’m so happy that I won,” he said. “I advise people to speak slowly. If they want to be good public speakers, they’d better speak clearly and confidently.”

We also spoke to several other students about English Week. One of them was Amy.

“I really enjoyed English Week. It gave me a chance to learn new words. In my opinion, every school should have an English Week. It’s well worth doing,” she said.

On the last day of English Week, the head teacher gave a speech to the whole school. He gave students some suggestions on how to improve their English. “You should communicate in English with your friends whenever you can. You should read English books and magazines, and watch English television programmes. Above all, you should enjoy English!” he said.

C Vocabulary

C1 Find words from the newspaper report that have similar meanings to the words in italics below. Change their forms if necessary.

1 She told the class that they should study hard for the next exam.

2 A few people said that they loved the cake.

3 I think English Week is very helpful to us.

4 Can you give me some advice on how to improve my writing?

5 Jerry played basketball at any time that he could.

C2 Complete the conversation below with the words from the box. Change their forms if necessary.

Chance competition whole coriimunicate suggestion

Amy:Is there an English week at your school, Jane?

Jane:Yes. It'll start next Monday.

Amy:will you take part in any activities?

Jane:Yes. I'm going to take part in the English singing It'll be my first to sing in public. I'm really nervous. Do you have any for me?

Amy:Don't worry. Just sing confidently, and you'll be all right. Are there any other activities during the week?

Jane:Yes. On the last day of the week, our head teacher will speak to the school and tell us how to better in English.

Amy:I'm sure your English Week will be a big success.

Jane:Thank you.

D Comprehension

D 1 Read the newspaper report arid complete the notice below.

English Week at Rosie Bridge School

Visit our in the .we have a lot of English books for you to read. You can go on a . You can watch an by our students. If you love music, you should not miss our .

You can also take part in the .

You must speak on a topic for .

Come and take part in English week. You will enjoy it a lot!

D 2 In groups, try to find some tips on improving your English in the newspaper report.

You may also add some of your own tips.

Tips on improving your English

?Communicate in English

?Read

?Watch

?

More practice

A Read part of the ploy Robin Hood and answer the questions below.

Robin Hood and Prince John

Prince John has caught Maid Marian and has set a trap for Robin Hood.

Inside Prince John's castle.

Prince John:Now tell me, where's Robin Hood hiding?

Maid Marian: Never! Robin Hood will come and rescue me.

Prince John: There's no way Robin Hood can get past my guards.Soon Robin Hood will be mine! Robin Hood enters.

Robin Hood:Did somebody call my name?

Maid Marian:Robin Hood! I knew you'd come!

Prince John:Guards! Capture him!

Robin Hood:It's a trap!

The fir.st guard takes Robin Hood's arms from behind and the second guard tries to hit him. Robin Hood ducks and the second guard hits the first guard in the head. The two guards then start fighting.

Prince John: Foolish guards!

Robin Hood pulls out a sword.

Robin Hood: Now you're mine, Prince John! This castle and all your gold now belong to the poor!

Maid Marian: Thank you for saving me, Robin Hood!

1How many people are there in this scene? Who are they?

2Why did Prince John catch Maid Marian?

4Why does Prince John's plan not work?

3What happens to Prince John in the end?

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