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Unit 1 Life Choices Lesson 1 Lifestyles ±ØÐÞ B1 P5 ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
It¡¯s September. Joe and Li Ying have been invited to write about their daily life in senior secondary school.
Joe is a ¡°digital native¡± and he does lots of things online, including doing all his schoolwork, chatting with his friends, watching films, reading news and shopping. He also plays computer games and tennis on the screen. Joe¡¯s parents are worried that he may become an ¡°Internet addict¡± because they think he plays computer games all the time and chats too much with his online friends. They are worried that he can¡¯t tell if/whether these friends are real friends. In fact, Joe knows he should spend more time enjoying real life.
Li Ying is a ¡°go-getter¡± and she studies with a clear goal. Studying is definitely a big part of her life. She always pays attention to all classes and thinks actively, so that she can do other interesting things after school. She likes biology most among all the subjects and likes reading all kinds of books. Meanwhile, she is active in running and voluntary work. Every day she does her homework when she is free at school and tries to use any possible time to revise what she has learnt after school. She uses her time well to achieve all the goals she has set.
Lesson 3 Your Life Is What You Make It ±ØÐÞ B1 P13 ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
Zhang Tian was inspired by wonderful teachers from small village and applied for and became a volunteer teacher in a village school after graduation. Before he went to the village, he imagined exciting things about living and teaching in a village. But when he arrived, he found the school was much smaller than he had expected and that the living conditions in the village were also more challenging than he thought . Every day, he worked hard and felt tired. Teaching in Guizhou Province has been quite an experience for him.
To make school life healthier and livelier, Zhang Tian introduced more subjects to the school. Now the students do well in English and their school lives are more attractive and interesting, which makes Zhang Tian feel satisfied. Besides teaching, Zhang Tian also brought changes to the village. He made a great contribution to the village, so he became very popular among the village.
Unit 2 Sports and Fitness Lesson 1 The Underdog
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Both Paul and I were huge fans of the NBA, and we used to play on the court which/that was next to our building. Paul¡¯s favorite player was Tyrone Bogues, who was only 1.6 metres tall, which made him the shortest player ever in the NBA. Paul was only 1.6 metres tall too, and he used Bogues as his inspiration, practicing very hard. Although Paul tried out many times for making our school basketball team, our coach was not so sure, so Paul was still usually on the bench, which was really tough on him.
Our team was playing our main competitors this week. During the competition, a player and I crashed into each other and my knee hurt badly, which made me give up the game. The last quarter was about to begin, and my team was behind by 10 points. With our team¡¯s suggestion, our coach permitted Paul to play the game. All the extra hours that Paul had spent practicing alone paid off. He made shot after shot. When the game ended, our team had won by 2 points. Because of his excellent performance, Paul was praised by his coach and earned his place on the team.
Lesson 3 Running and Fitness
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I do believe that long-distance running is of great benefit to you.
You do not need a gym membership or any special equipment . Keep it up, and you will know yourself, and see what you are capable of.
As is known to us all, running will help you get fit and prevent diseases. Running increases the flow of blood and oxygen to your brain. It not only makes your heart stronger and allows more blood to flow around your body, but also strengthens your immune system and reduces the risk of serious health problem. What¡¯s more, anyone who is feeling down can go for a run to cheer themselves up.
You¡¯d better warm up and cool down properly before and after running in order not to hurt yourself. A warm-up gets your blood flowing and prepares your body before you exercise. After a long run, you should jog slowly for ten minutes, then walk for five minutes.
I hope this will be helpful to you.
Unit 3 Celebrations Lesson 1 Spring Festival
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Throughout history, some of the original customs have changed, but the spirit of the festival---the spirit of family---has largely been kept. Most of the important Spring Festival traditions are still being practiced by people across the country.
To Li Yan, a retired grandmother in Heilongjiang Province, Spring Festival is still about the joy of a family gathering. She loves to be surrounded by her entire family. Weeks before Spring Festival, she starts to make preparations for the young people¡¯s homecoming.
For the younger generation, returning home to spend Spring Festival with parents is no easy task. Flights have to be booked as early as possible. Usually tickets are hard to get, and the journey would be tiring. But all the efforts pay off when the whole family sit together around a hotpot, filling each other in on what¡¯s been happening.
The festival even attracts foreigners. Tom Jenkins, who is an exchange student in Nanjing, spent his first Spring Festival with his host family. He joined them in sweeping away the dirt of their house and attaching the Chinese character Fu to their front door. It is believed that when Fu is put upside down, happiness arrives. Everything is so interesting to him, but the best part is to let off fireworks, which is expected to scare away the monster Nian.
Lesson 3 Memories of Christmas
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When I think about what makes Christmas so magical, it¡¯s my memory of Granny as well as gifts and Father Christmas that comes to mind.
I can well remember the last Christmas Granny spent with us. On a cold, windy day, Granny moved in. She was sick, but I failed to notice it. Granny made an effort to help me with my letter to Father Christmas. With her hand shaking slightly , she wrote ¡°Father Christmas, the North Pole ¡±on the envelope.
In December, we made sugar biscuits, stuffed the turkey and sang Christmas songs. Granny had the patience to sing my favorite part over and over again. On Christmas Eve, Granny watched as we put up the Christmas tree. I hung most of the decorations on the branches.
On Christmas morning, I was on my best behavior as we opened the presents. Later, Granny gave me a special gift---a music box with a ballet dancer inside. After breakfast, as I played, Granny stayed inside by the fire. I remember catching her eye through the window. I called and asked her to join us, but she just waved. Lunch was late, but it was a loud and exciting affair. There was a lot of laughter
A few weeks after that Christmas, Granny passed away. I think of her often. Each Christmas, I make a G-shape sugar biscuit and take out the music box, in memory of Granny.
The Summary of the Reading Text---Spring Festival
of Lesson 1, Unit 3, Book 1 ±ØÐÞµÚÒ»²á on page 54:
Tom Jenkins spent his first Spring Festival with his host family. A week before the festival, the host mother Mrs. Chen began preparations. She swept up the dirt of the house from top to bottom to make it ready for the new year. She also attached the Chinese character Fu upside down on the front door to welcome happiness. Tom also learnt that playing fireworks was to scare away the monster Nian.
Xu Gang usually books the ticket of trains or flights for his trip home weeks before Spring Festival. When he gets on the train, he is surrounded by Shanxi accents. When he gets home, his parents always fill him in on what happened to the people he knows Being with his entire family is the most important part of Spring Festival for him.
Li Yan and her husband are retired. They start preparing for their family¡¯s return weeks before Spring Festival. When everyone gets home, their house buzzes with activities. One of their favourite family traditions is to make jiaozi.
Family being together is one of the spirit of Spring Festival throughout history.
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Unit 4 Information Technology Lesson 1 Avatars ±ØÐÞ B2 P4 ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
Avatars are digital images that you use to represent yourself online. The first simple avatars appeared in role-playing computer games in the 1980s and by the late 1990s they had been used in online chats. People started creating their own avatars that didn¡¯t look or act like their real selves. Avatars let you express yourself and they give you lots of room for creativity. Most people create avatars that/which have similar features to their personalities and that look more or less like them and act like them. In most web chats, people can choose an avatar from a selection of ready-made images, or create freely their own images. But the use of avatars has also caused a few concerns. Some users are worried that they are spending so much time in virtual worlds that they are becoming afraid of meeting people in the real world. The use of several avatars can also be a risk, as people can use avatars to cheat others online. However, many people see avatars in a more positive light.
Lesson 3 Internet and Friendships ±ØÐÞ B2 P10 ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
People have different ideas about how the Internet affects friendships.
Some people think the Internet can harm friendships. Firstly, talking online is no replacement for face-to-face contact---images really cannot replace a real- life smile or hug. Secondly, lots of the content posted on social media is shallow or trivial. Thirdly, online relationships may not be what they appear to be. Going online can be particularly dangerous for people that/who are easily influenced or too trusting. In my opinion, face-to-face communication is the best way to maintain healthy relationships.
Others believe the Internet can help develop friendships in many ways. Firstly, the Internet makes communication much more convenient. Secondly, the Internet has also made communication more fun. You can share photos, videos , news stories, and websites with your friends online. Thirdly, online communication can actually bring people closer to each other. Whenever someone needs help, friends from all over the world can immediately provide useful suggestions or information. Finally, I believe the Internet brings people closer together and makes communication with friends more convenient and interesting.
Unit 5 Humans and Nature Lesson 1 A Sea Story ±ØÐÞ B2 P27 ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
About three years ago, something terrible happened to me. Those six hours of terror broke my body and soul. One day, my two brothers and I were coming back from the islands. All at once, the sky was covered with dark clouds and in less than a minute we were in a terrible storm.
It may seem strange, but at that moment, when we were on the edge of the whirl pool , I felt calmer than when we were moving towards it. I noticed that smaller and tubular objects went down more slowly than other objects. So I tied myself to a barrel to help me float. And without waiting, I dived into the sea to try and escape.
As you can see, I did escape. In the end a boat picked me up. I was very tired. The fishermen were my old friends, but they were unable to recognize me. When I told them the story, they did not believe it.
Lesson 3 Race to the Pole±ØÐÞ B2 P33 ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
On 1 June, 1910, Captain Scott began his journey to Antarctic. At the same time, the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen was also going south. During the polar summer, both teams organized food bases in preparation for their journeys. Amundsen reached the Antarctic first. Then he prepared for the return journey. Scott finally arrived at the Pole. They were shocked when they saw the Norwegian flag. Scott wrote sadly in his diary: ¡°Well, we have now lost the goal of our ambition and must face 800 miles of hard pushing ---and goodbye to most of our dreams.¡±
The return journey was one of the worst in the history of exploration. The weather conditions were terrible. Scott realized their hopeless situation: ¡°We are very cheerful, but what each man feels in his heart I can only guess¡¡± Then a terrible storm started. Scott spent some of his last hours writing. He wrote a letter full of sadness to his wife. The news of Scott¡¯s death shocked the world. He had failed to win the race to the Pole, but the extraordinary courage shown by Captain Scott and his men made them heroes.
Unit 6 The Admirable Lesson 1 A Medical Pioneer ±ØÐÞ B2 P54 ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
At the Nobel Prize Lecture on 7 December, 2015, an 84-year-old Chinese woman walked slowly on to the stage. She began to talk about the life-saving drug, artemisinin, which she had discovered with the help of her team in the 1970s. The woman was Tu Youyou, the first Chinese female scientist to be awarded a Nobel Prize for her work.
Tu Youyou was born in Zhejiang Province, China, on 30 December, 1930. She studied medicine in Peking University Health Science Centre. After graduation, she became a member of China Academy of Chinese Medical Science. Later, she studied Chinese medicine for two and a half years with experts in the field from whom she gained a deep knowledge about traditional practices.
In 1969, Tu Youyou was chosen to establish a team to find a cure for malaria which killed millions of people every year. Across the world, scientists had been trying to find a cure. They tested more than 240,000 chemicals with no success. However, Tu Youyou had an idea that Chinese herbs might hold the secret. She researched hundreds of traditional recipes connected to anti-malarial cures. Then Tu Youyou and her team began using modern research methods to study these Chinese herbs one by one. They overcame many difficulties and at last Tu Youyou bravely volunteered to be the first human subject and the test was a success. The medicine they discovered, artemisinin, has now become the most effective drug for fighting malaria in the world.
Lesson 3 The Superhero Behind the Superman ±ØÐÞ B2 P60 ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
Christopher Reeve starred in four Superman films from 1978 to 1987. He spent his spare time visiting sick children in hospitals and doing many other good things, and soon gained a big reputation. However, while he was riding a horse, he fell off the horse and broke his neck. Due to the support of his wife, family and friends, he found the will to live again. In order to recover quickly, he engaged in a range of exercises designed to rebuild muscle. Shortly after, he managed to return to his film career. His positive attitude inspired many people who/that were stuck in illness. He will be remembered as a superhero forever.
Reading Club 2 Anne Frank and Her Diary ¿Î±¾P66
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During World War II, Anne Frank¡¯s family had to hide in an annexe to escape the Nazi Holocaust. To keep busy, she wrote in her diary. Unfortunately, on 4 August, 1944 , the annexe was discovered and everyone hiding there was sent to labour camps. The diary was originally written in Dutch. Since then, it has been published in at least 67 languages. Today, the annexe building where Anne and her family hid is a museum. Although Anne¡¯s life in hiding was extremely difficult, her diary reveals her positive attitude. She wrote in her diary ¡°The good news is that you don¡¯t know how great you can be ¡and what your potential is.¡±Bringing us so much, her diary will be left in our hearts forever.
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Unit 7 Art Lesson 1 Masterpieces ±ØÐÞ B3 P4 ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
In 1889 Van Gogh painted The Starry Night using his unusual way. At that time he stayed at home for his mental illness which some experts thought affected his sense of sight. The drug that he took made people see yellow spots. Unfortunately, Van Gogh only sold one painting in his lifetime. Though he thought The Starry Night was a failure. It is now one of the world¡¯s best paintings.
In 1893, Edvard Munch was suffering a lot of pain because of his mental health problems. He painted The Scream, which shows a thin figure with an expression of fear---the figure¡¯s mouth is wide open and letting out a powerful scream. In his diary, Munch talked about what inspired him to paint the picture.
Rene Magritte painted a series of paintings, including The Empire of Light. It shows a beautiful house lit by lights from inside, surrounded by the darkness of night. What is strange is that above the house and the tree, we see a daytime sky full of brightness and soft white clouds. It seems like quite a mysterious scene. Magritte was inspired by his thoughts and ideas. The viewers have different reactions to The Empire of Light. As for Magritte himself, he thought that the change between day and night in the paintings was surprising.
Lesson 3 A Musical Genius ±ØÐÞ B3 P10 ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer. He is regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of music. One day in February 1824, at his little house in Vienna, Austria, Ludwig van Beethoven sat back in his chair and smiled. The famous German composer¡¯s ninth symphony was finally completed. As he proudly signed his name at the bottom of the page, Beethoven tried to imagine how people would respond when they heard it for the first time.
At a very famous theatre in Vienna, the audience didn¡¯t hesitate to applaud loudly as the famous composer walked out onto the stage for the first time in 12 years. For more than an hour, Beethoven jumped about in front of the orchestra, waving his arms wildly in the air, and madly turning the pages of his score. Finally, joyous/joyful note signaled the end of the symphony, and the audience jumped to their feet, clapping, cheering and waving their hats, but Beethoven continued conducting, his head buried in the score. It was not until Caroline Unger, one of the singers, took his arm and turned him to face the audience that the great man realized his symphony was a success.
However, most of them had no idea that he was deaf! The one person in the room who/that didn¡¯t hear the symphony---and never would---was the very man who composed it.
Unit 8 Green Living Lesson 1 Roots and Shoots
±ØÐÞ B3 P29 ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
If you leave the tap running while you brush your teeth, leave a light on when you go out or you drop a piece of litter and can¡¯t be bothered to pick it up, you are probably suffering from what is known as ¡°Just-me-ism¡±. You might think it is no big deal. ¡°How can it matter if I leave a little piece of litter on the road?¡±But what if millions of people think the same? Then our world would be piled with litter and run short of natural resources at the same time. See? ¡°Just-me-ism¡± is harmful!
To inspire young people to take action for the environment, animals and their community, Roots & Shoots was established in the early 1990s by Dr. Jane Goodall, a scientist who¡¯s the world¡¯s best-known expert on wild chimpanzees. In addition to her research, she has been whole-heartedly committed to environmental protection. The whole purpose of Roots & Shoots is to educate young people so they can help to build a future that/which is secure and live together in peace with nature.
Dr. Jane Goodall is convinced that: ¡°Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference. ¡±So her institute Roots & Shoots is all about educating people to play their part in making the world a better place. And you cannot be absent.
Lesson 3 ¡°White Bikes¡±on the Road ±ØÐÞ B3 P35 ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
Why is Amsterdam a good city foe cycling?
The idea of ¡°white bikes¡± began about 50 years ago. And ever since then, people in Amsterdam have been enjoying the benefits of cycling. Flat and therefore convenient for bikes , Amsterdam is a good city for cycling. Because of its convenience for bicycles, Amsterdam has become very popular with cyclists---an amazing 38% of all trips are made by bike. That¡¯s how it gets the nickname ¡°the City of Bicycles¡±.
In the 1960s, a group of cycling fans came up with an idea that it would be better for both people and the environment if only bicycles were allowed in the city centre. They painted hundreds of bicycles white and placed them in many areas around Amsterdam for people to use free of charge. Soon after, however, problem came up and the ¡°white bikes¡± all disappeared---thieves stole them all in a matter of weeks! But in 1999 the ¡°white bikes¡± returned with a computer tracking system to record their every move! Thanks to the ideas and efforts of many people, you can now enjoy clean air and easy transport in central Amsterdam.
Nowadays, the idea of ¡°white bikes¡± has pedaled its way around the world. In China, more and more cities have their own ¡°white bikes¡± programs. Both the locals and tourists like to use shared bikes because bike-sharing is a cheap and easy way to save energy, reduce air and noise pollution, and enjoy the benefits of exercise in cities.
Unit 9 Learning Lesson 1 Active Learning ±ØÐÞ B3 P54 ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
While sometimes the human brain can learn by itself, we need to actively take part in the learning process and to reflect on what we have learnt. We are supposed to take an active role in our learning.
Your inner voice expresses your personal opinions. If you pay too much attention to your inner voice, you will risk missing important information. Active learners are open-minded, and they are in a better position to make decisions. If you find your inner voice difficult to control, you can argue with it as most active learners do. Be flexible in your opinions and you might end up agreeing with the speaker/writer after all. What¡¯s more, asking questions is the easiest way to promote active learning. The answers will lead you to further learning, and the very act of working out questions will help you to achieve a higher level of understanding.
Active learners attempt to find the truth at the heart of each idea. Try to find out the source of an idea, and you will increase your chance of learning something. In addition, active learners do not judge people based on first impression or personal feelings. We needn¡¯t assume that some people are always right because of who they are or just because they are your friends.
Lesson 3 The Secrets of Your Memory ±ØÐÞ B3 P60 ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
We remember things that have strong connections in our mind, especially emotional connections. Childhood memories are often very emotional ; therefore, we remember them much better. So when remembering something new, try to connect it to our emotions.
A person with a photographic memory could remember every detail of something, but most of us do not have amazing memories. Asking questions also helps with memorization. Another effective technique to remember things is to group similar ideas or information together so that they can be easily connected to things that/which are already known.
Forgetting the new words is natural for many people. One of the golden rules to increase how much we remember is to review the material periodically, especially during the first day after learning.
Our memory reaches its full power at the age of 25. After this age, however, the brain starts to get smaller. By middle age, our memory is significantly worse than when we were young.
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Unit 1 Relationships Lesson 1 Teachers Ñ¡±Ø B1 P5 ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
Before Graham went to Mr. Jenkins¡¯ class, he was not very good at most school subjects. After Mr. Jenkins taught Graham, Mr. Jenkins explained difficult things with lots of practical examples and in simple language. Mr. Jenkins made Graham feel that he had his own strengths. Graham began to be interested in the study of the stars and planets. After that, Graham was asked to give a presentation to the class. That was really the first time he tried to explain science to an audience and later it became his job. He became a science writer.
Mr. Jenkins often saw Graham¡¯s books and saw Graham on TV. He was very proud to have taught Graham. Before he taught Graham, he had heard stories about his bad behavior . In the first class when Mr. Jenkins set up an experiment to show how the human stomach worked using acid and an onion, Graham got interested and changed.
Lesson 3 So Close, Yet So Far Ñ¡±Ø B1 P13 ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
Although Mark never stops socializing with his friends online , he¡¯s also never felt more alone. His phone and laptop are never out of touching distance so that he could constantly post update on social media. When he opens his eyes in the morning, he checks through all his social networking apps, reads his emails and answers text messages. He lives in a university dorm with a couple of roommates, but he still feels lonely.
According to research, many young people find it easier to make friends online than in real life. Obviously, they have an active social life, but they are always distracted. They feel phones bring people closer but in fact, their mind is always a million miles away.
Social networking dominates Mark¡¯s life in so many ways. He sets a schedule for himself, but he still scrolls through what his friends post on social media and downloads many things online. He may stop for a while but when he is alone, he¡¯s desperate to get back to the online world, chasing after the next song.
Friends seem to be near him but in fact, they are so far away from him.
Unit 2 Success Lesson 1 Money vs Success Ñ¡±Ø B1 P26 ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
A lot of people have great determination to become a millionaire. They have in mind all the things they will do once they become rich. Actually, some millionaires continue to be worried about money, so they strive even harder. However, there are some people who don¡¯t want to be a millionaire, of whom Jason Harley is an example. Jason Harley was a millionaire sixteen years ago, but he was tired of being a person who had everything in a world where many people had nothing. So he gave all his money away to charities. Jason now lives in a small dormitory room where there is only second-hand furniture. Though he has given away all his money, he lives a happier life than before. When asked whether there were any things he missed, he replied that success is not measured by how much wealth you have but by how you understand the true meaning of life.
Lesson 3 Getting to the Top Ñ¡±Ø B1 P34 ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
Ever since I was a girl, I have been pushing my limits, living my life to extremes and putting extra efforts to set myself apart from my competitors. Some of my friends and family members are concerned about me and my health, which makes me angry and defensive sometimes because they don¡¯t know what it takes to be a champion.
To be honest, I have fears as a professional athlete on a daily basis, thinking about not being the top. I am always tired. I also know that I frequently ruin family occasions for my training.
However, it boils down to this: If my goal is to be the best, I had better be committed to my sport, even if it means getting injured. Doing what we do as athletes makes us outstanding. Call it imbalanced or abnormal if you want, but these are not the words for anyone striving for greatness.
Unit 3 Conservation Lesson 1 The Sixth Extinction Ñ¡±Ø B1 P52 ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
Extinctions, where entire species are wiped out, are not unusual in our Earth¡¯s history. In fact, over 90 percent of all species that ever lived are now extinct. In the last 500 million years, there have been five times when life on Earth has almost ended, including the third mass extinction, known as the ¡°Great Dying¡±, and the fifth event. The reasons for extinctions are varied. Many scientists say we are now entering the Earth¡¯s sixth mass extinction. This time, human activity will be to blame.
A 2015 study by scientists found that human activity is causing species to die out 1,000 times faster than normal. It is clear that human activity has negatively affected all other species on Earth, including animals and plants.
If a sixth mass extinction occurs, scientists who have studied the issue believe that up to three quarters of all species on Earth could die out and we would also be at risk of dying out. In short, if we want to survive, we need to stop destroying the planet that we live on and take action to protect it.
Lesson 3 The Road to Destruction Ñ¡±Ø B1 P60 ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
With so many roadworks on the road, quite often we are stuck in traffic jams. That¡¯s why we often get to our office tired and annoyed. Over the last decades, the number of cars on the road has gone up by 25% in Britain, and vehicle accidents have also increased greatly, which result in lots of deaths. Besides, too much traffic means too much air pollution.
To keep such a bad tendency under control, we ought to take action immediately so as to make a difference. Instead of driving our cars, we can walk or take a bike for short journeys. In addition, we can use public transport or share our cars with others. Also, we are supposed to think before we set out. Is it necessary for us to go there? Can we buy things in the shop around the corner? In this way, we can contribute a lot to our Mother Earth. So, don¡¯t just sit around and complain! Do whichever of these things that suit you.
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Unit 1 Relationships Lesson 1 Teachers
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When I was at school, I was poor at most subjects, especially maths. At that time, I thought I had no gift for maths. What was worse, I showed no interest in science, which was completely strange to me. I felt bored when I learnt about maths and science. It was a real headache for me to understand what science was about. I had almost lost heart when Mr. Jenkins became our maths teacher.
Mr. Jenkins could make everything he taught interesting and lively. The way he used to explain difficult things was full of practical examples. Realizing that I was a little lazy and had little confidence in science, Mr. Jenkins encouraged me to find out my strengths by asking me to give a presentation to the class. It was the first time I explained science to an audience. But now it is my job. While working now, I often wish I could get advice from Mr. Jenkins again.
Lesson 3 So Close, Yet So Far
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Socializing with my friends online is my life. The moment I wake up, I check through all my social networking apps, reading my emails and posting updates, etc. I have 500 friends online and I live with several roommates, but I feel lonely. It seems that I have an active social life, attending parties and playing sports, but I¡¯m absent-minded, because I strongly obsess over my phone.
Social networking is the master of my life. Though sometimes I set deadlines to tear away myself from my phone, I fail again and again. Spending so much time socializing online, I always feel depressed and alone. As a result, I can¡¯t finish what I should do in my real life.
It is common that at parties or at a family holiday, most members fix their eyes on their phones, which they think is normal rather than rude.
What is most worrying is that it is impossible to drop my phone, because I need it for my studies because my teachers and classmates need to contact me. It is a problem that we are so close but really so far.
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Unit 2 Success Lesson 1 Money vs Success
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Sixteen years ago, Jason was a college professor with a huge six-bedroom house and a fortune of two million dollars. A few years ago, he knew millions of people died of hunger every year, and there were places with no schools and no teachers. And they didn¡¯t have the chance to learn and get on in life. This worried him a lot and he felt guilty being a rich man without doing anything. Therefore, he gave away all his money to charities. Whenever he had more than two thousand dollars, he would give away small bank notes to homeless people in the streets of local areas.
Now, he lives in a small dormitory room with only second-hand furniture. He also grows some vegetables and a few flowers. He gets his clothes and a lot of other things from charity shops. ¡°I¡¯m much happier, because I am living according to my values. Success is not measured by how much money you have but by how you understand the true meaning of life, ¡±said Jason.
Lesson 3 Getting to the Top
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I was born with an enormous amount of drive and determination. From a small girl, I would stay in at lunch time just to get ahead on class work rather than go out and play. I would get the bus on my own at ten years old and go to swim 100 lengths of the pool while other kids played pool games; I was the only girl in a rugby club of 250 boys. I have always lived my life to extremes. I think of countless birthday parties and nights out I have missed, ruining a family holiday in France because of the endless search for a swimming pool to train in, almost missing my brother¡¯s wedding because I was too busy hiring a car in downtown Johannesburg and driving through the ¡° no-go ¡±areas.
Being a professional athlete is no different. Doing what we do as athletes sets us apart because we are willing to do that extra little bit that might take us to the top.
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Unit 3 Conservation Lesson 1 The Sixth Extinction
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In the last 500 million years, there have been five times when life on Earth has almost ended. The reasons for extinctions are varied. According to scientists, they include volcanic eruptions, asteroids hitting the Earth from space, changes in sea levels, the decrease of the oxygen content of the sea and global warming. Many scientists say we are now entering the Earth¡¯s sixth mass extinction. This time, human activity will be to blame.
They found that human activity is causing species to die out 1000 times faster than normal. If a sixth mass extinction occurs, scientists who/that have studied the issue believe that up to three quarters of all species on Earth could die out. We need to take steps to save endangered species, including setting up special areas where plants and animals can be protected. We need to change how we work and travel by using cleaner, more natural sources of energy, such as wind and solar energy. We also need to improve our farming methods to reduce water, air and land pollution. In short, if we want to survive, we need to stop destroying the planet that we live on and start to protect it.
Lesson 3 The Road to Destruction
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We know that cars are bad for us. Here are five easy ways to improve our environment.
Use your legs. In 2014, over 55% of car journeys were under eight kilometers. Instead of taking short car journeys, we could easily walk or cycle. Leg power can save your money, keep you fit and help you live longer.
Use public transport. Up to 90 people can travel in one bus, while the same number will need at least 18 cars. Sometimes it can take a little bit longer, but you can relax, read a book, talk to someone---who knows?
Think before you go. Do you really have to go to that shopping centre on the other side of town? What about the shops around the corner? Before you get into your car, think about whether you really need to make the journey.
Share cars. If you really have to use a car, share journeys with someone else. It is much cheaper and kinder to the environment.
Take actions! If your street is full of heavy traffic, talk to your neighbors about it. Write to the papers. Go to the city government. Ask for speed limit. Do whichever of these things that suit you. Don¡¯t just sit around and complain.
All quite simple, isn¡¯t it?
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Unit 4 Humor Lesson 1 What¡¯s so funny?
(A) An art collector noticed a cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store. He realized that it was an antique and very valuable. He decided to buy the cat and offered to pay 200 dollars in the end. Then he asked the store owner to throw in the saucer, but the owner refused to give it away for he had sold 68 cats because of this lucky saucer.
(B) Sherlock Homes asked his friend Dr. Watson what he saw from the sky. Based on his knowledge on astronomy, Watson believed there were millions of galaxies and billions of planets. From the current atmosphere, he predicted that it would be a beautiful day the next day. He didn¡¯t realize that someone had stolen their tent.
(C) A middle-aged man who was depressed went to the doctor. The doctor examined him and found almost everything was OK. The doctor thought that what the man needed was a good laugh and suggested a circus performance which had an amazing clown. Actually he was the clown.
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Unit 4 Humor Lesson 3 My Favorite Comedian
Today we¡¯ll introduce Rowan Atkinson, who is an English comedian.
He was born on 6 January,1955 and spent his early years on the family farm with his parents and three older brothers. At primary school, he had already shown admirable acting talent. When he was 13, he earned a scholarship to a boarding school. Then he went to Newcastle University and got the highest mark in his years at the university. Later, he studied in Oxford where he got his master¡¯s degree in electrical engineering, which may explain why he is interested in fast cars.
One of the roles played by Atkinson in his comedy is Mr. Bean, who is very popular in Britain. Mr. Bean is liked internationally as the awkward, clumsy but always amusing figure. The popularity of Mr. Bean makes Atkinson famous all over the world.
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Unit 5 Education Lesson 1 Enlightening a Mind
When Helen was in her childhood, she lost her sight and hearing. With these severe restrictions to her communication, Helen often behaved unbearably. She was sometimes troublesome, stubborn and angry, and had a tendency to break things when she was not understood. For Helen, Anne Sullivan was a superb teacher, whose technique was simple and straightforward. She put an object into Helen¡¯s hand and spelt out the word on her other hand. With this method, from ¡°doll¡± to ¡°water¡±, Helen got the world of words opened up to her. With Helen¡¯s knowledge and vocabulary expanding, her thinking process changed as well. As she grasped the key to language , she discovered more complex words. Although trying to learn words was a gradual and sometimes painful process, Helen was always enthusiastic about learning. Helen finally understood the beautiful truth of the word ¡°love¡±.
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Unit 5 Education Lesson 3 Understanding
Bacon ¡®s true interest was not the inefficient working style of the government, but the worthy search for knowledge. Galileo Galilei proved the idea that ¡°the Earth is not the centre of the universe¡±. The church and many people tended to ignore the facts and didn¡¯t want to challenge what they had always comfortably believed.
It is not surprising that people wanted to believe these primitive ideas. At first, people approved of Galilei¡¯s studies and urged him to continue, but later when he proved Aristotle wrong, they grew angry and put him in prison. People make the assumption that if someone important and respected says that something is right, then it must be so.
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Unit 6 The Media Lesson 1 From Page to Screen
The source material for a film may be taken from classic novels, short stories, comic books and stage plays, as well as non-fiction such as biographic and autobiographies, even those written by ghost writers. All can work well, but why do many adaptations and indeed remakes fail with both cinema audiences and critics?
Firstly, because of the time limit, the adapted film is always found not close to the original story. Besides, the selected cast may not satisfy readers as they have their own imaginations about the characters. What¡¯s more, some books are really unfilmable for technical reasons. In spite of the challenges, there have been some highly successful films made from popular books, such as Jaws, Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings. Maybe the best proof of a successful adaptation is the James Bond series, the majority of which has been adapted from the 007 novels of Ian Fleming. Perhaps unusually, audiences seem to accept that the actors who have played James Bond have changed so often, although everyone has their favorite.
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Unit 6 The Media Lesson 3 The Advertising Game
An advertisement uses words and pictures to persuade people to buy a product or service, or to believe in an idea. Generally speaking, there are two main types of ads, which are commercial ads and public service ads respectively. Commercial ads are paid for to advertise a product or service, and the features of the public service ads are as follows: Firstly, they often run free of charge; secondly, they are meant to educate people about health, safety, or any other problem that has an effect on public welfare; thirdly, don¡¯t play tricks on people; lastly, they aim at teaching and benefiting people, helping us lead better lives. Of course, we also should pay attention when seeing ads. For one thing, be aware of the skilful methods which are used in ads to try and sell us things. For another, avoid falling for the tricks some advertisements play.
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Ñ¡±Ø B3 U7 Careers L1 EQ: IQ ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ P5
Most students think that their IQ is what determines how well they will do in life, but new research into EQ shows that success does not only come from a high IQ.
Professor Salovey, who invented the term EQ, states that the IQ gets one person employed while the EQ gets one promoted. Supported by his research, he thinks that someone¡¯s character might really matter more than their IQ for their future success.
People with high EQs are open to new ideas and have a positive attitude to life. However, the people with low EQs often have problems getting on well with other people.
Most social scientists agree that the EQ is related to education. They found that when students were introduced to those disabled people, they had some changes. They were more willing to help people in trouble than before and they could understand others¡¯ feelings easily.
To get ahead in the world and lead a happy successful life, a high EQ is necessary.
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With the time going, people have no intention of following in their parents¡¯ footsteps or staying at one job for a lifetime. In fact, planning to work in the same field for the entire working life is not practical anymore. The skills are unlikely to be related and help you through your entire life. If you only finish what you are asked to do, this will not be the secret of great career success. You¡¯ b better keep looking for smarter ways to do your work. You¡¯re supposed to be a risk taker and an innovator. Keep doing this and you¡¯ll become an expert in your field.
What if your job disappears after you have worked for a long time? You can go back to the classroom and learn again. You have to prepare for developments and changes before you are thrown out of a career. It is entirely your choice to learn, or to be forced to learn. In short, if you want to succeed in a 21st century career, you will have to learn new basic skills. The fact is that you are the boss of your career and you are the person who decides your future.
Ñ¡±Ø B3 U8 Literature L1 The last leaf ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ P26
A young girl named Johnsy fell ill and was dying of Pneumonia. She watched the leaves fall from a vine outside the window, insisting that when the last leaf dropped, she would die. Mr. Behrman was an artist, who had been claiming that he would paint a masterpiece, even though he had never even attempted to start . Sue told him that Johnsy claimed that when the last leaf dropped off from the vine, she would die. Mr. Behrman took this as foolishness, but decided to help. One day there was just one remaining leaf. The next morning, Johnsy wanted to see the vine, to be sure that all the leaves were gone, but to her surprise, there was still one leaf left. Johnsy believed that it was a crime to want to die. She regained her will to live, and had a chance of making a full recovery. Unfortunately, Mr. Behrman died of Pneumonia. Actually, the last ivy leaf was Behrman¡¯s masterpiece.
L3 20,000 leagues under the sea ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ P34
I fell from the boat because of a violent crash. I struggled against being pulled deeper, deeper down. Suddenly I felt myself quickly drawn up to the surface of the sea. It was Conseil! I grabbed my faithful Conseil¡¯ s arm with one hand, swimming with much greater ease.
Nevertheless, our situation was no less terrible. I had almost run out of strength. I was getting colder and colder, then I sank.
At this moment, I was stuck by a hard body, and then I felt that I was being drawn up until I was brought to the surface of the water. I saw a face that/which I was familiar with. ¡°Ned¡± I cried.
Ned was able to find safety almost immediately upon this island in the sea. Or, precisely speaking, on this large whale made of steel. That is to say, this monster was man-made. We searched all over the outside for an opening but in vain. At last this long night passed. Eventually, eight strong men with their faces covered appeared noiselessly, and drew us down into their machines.
Ñ¡±Ø B3 U9 Human Biology
L1 To clone or not to clone? ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ P52
Natural cloning has been going on for generations. An example of this is identical twins. There had been attempts to clone animals artificially before a sheep named Dolly was cloned successfully in 1996. After Dolly, scientists have cloned many other mammal species. Among the successful cases, the cloning of two long-tailed monkeys was an outstanding one. The huge breakthrough is crucial for scientific advancement, especially in medicine. For example, we can treat various diseases by using the technology. However, cloning causes a great deal of disagreement and strong emotions. Some people show their concern that the technology might be abused by some organizations.
Nowadays, we still don¡¯t know what will happen to the cloned animals as they grow up. Researchers insist that the science of cloning should be further explored and advanced. Whether the cloning is a blessing to mankind depends on mankind. Science is often referred to as a double-edged sword, increasing our wealth and comfort while leaving people in fear of potential dangers like human cloning.
Ñ¡±Ø B3 U9 Human Biology
L3 Epidemics Explained ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ P60
An epidemic is the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a short period of time, causing a large number of deaths, the number of which is different for every disease.
Professor Jim Smith found that one of the earliest epidemics happened as early as 500 to 550 CE, which killed half of the population. The same epidemic, called ¡°The Black Death¡± returned in the 1330s in Asian and spread quickly to Europe. Some hundred years later, the Great Flu broke out in 1918, killing 50 million people, which was the most severe epidemic in history. The 1997 bird flu, an adaptation of the Great Flu, claimed over 100 lives. The SARS epidemic began in 2002, and infected about 8,000 people over nine months. From 2013 to 2016, the most widespread outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease resulted inn 11,310 deaths in West Africa alone.
Epidemics have been happening for as long as there have been people living on Earth. They are still the common issue the world has faced in recent years, so all the countries need to work together to get at the causes and come up with effective treatments for epidemics as soon as possible.
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Unit 10 Lesson 1 How closely connected are we? ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
¡°Six Degree of Separation¡± refers to the theory that any person on Earth can be connected to any other person through a chain of no more than five other people. Up to now, it has experienced some stages that are as follows:
In the 1950s, two scientists attempted to prove the theory mathematically, but failed. In 1967, Stanley Milgram tried using a new method to test the theory, calling it the ¡°small-world problem¡±. In 2003, Columbia University tried to recreate Milgram¡¯s experiment on the Internet known as the ¡°Columbia Small-world Project¡±. In 2011, an experiment at the University of Milan analysed the relationship between 721 million social media users and found that 92 percent were connected by only four stages, or five degrees of separation.
Above all, think about it for a minute: How might you be connected to the driver of the bus you regularly take or the person who delivers your parcels?
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When Matthew arrived with the little girl, Marilla froze in amazement because Mrs. Spencer promised she was going to bring a boy. When Anne grasped the meaning of their conversation, she burst into tears. Marilla had no idea how to comfort her. Marilla asked Anne to stay for the night and she would investigate the affair. When they sat down for dinner, the girl told Marilla she was in the depths of despair. Later she brought Anne to a little bedroom. Anne undressed and dived down into the bedclothes. Marilla said she would return for the candle as she dared not leave it for the child to put out. When she returned, she said ¡°Good night¡± a little awkwardly but not unkindly. Anne cried herself to sleep.
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Ñ¡±Ø B4 U11 Conflict and Compromise
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Ma Ming often held parties and played drums in the middle of the night, which seriously disturbed the peace in the neighborhood. Ma Ming¡¯s neighbors quickly realized they were in trouble when Ma Ming moved in. Getting enough sleep is important for people¡¯s health and, after such a chorus of complaint, the community council convened£¨ÕÙ¿ª£© a meeting and gave Ma Ming a warning that he ought to cease drumming or leave the property. Ma Ming finally left for Shanghai. He was very sad because he felt that the residents were prejudiced against him and thought that his music was ¡°noise¡±. But the residents were happy that they could return to normal life because of his departure.
U11 L3 War Memories ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
A group of American soldiers ordered several hundred Vietnamese villagers of My Lai to march to the village square and then killed them. Do Chuc was a survivor because he was covered by a pile of dead bodies.
During Christmas Day on the frontier, British and German soldiers stopped firing and celebrated Christmas in peace. They spent the whole day chatting and were fed up with the war.
A young soldier, whose legs were blown off in a battle, was given an award because he happened to be the 20,000th to come through that hospital. At the ceremony, the young man refused to take the award given to him by the VIP---a general, saying it was not going to help him walk. Seeing the sight, the writer, a nurse, admired him for his bravery to tell the truth, because she the same way about the war.
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Ñ¡±Ø B4 U12 Innovation
U12 L1 Scientific Breakthroughs ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
The world changed completely with a number of amazing discoveries and breakthroughs in medicine, communications, transport and our knowledge of the world and space in the 20th century, so it is important to choose the most important discovery. However, it is possible to single out a few pioneers of the period.
There is no doubt that Albert Einstein was one of the 20th century¡¯s premier¡¯s scientists, whose discovery showed how a small piece of mass could produce an unbelievable amount of energy. In 1928, another important finding was made by biologist Alexander Fleming. He discovered penicillin, which Fleming perceived could be used to kill bacteria. During World War II, the US Navy was looking for ways of improving the accuracy of their missiles and with the joint effort of Eckert and Mauchly the world¡¯s first computer was born. With the development of computers, people expected to get more things done efficiently. In 1990, Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web which enabled computers all over the world to communicate with each other.
These pioneers of the 20th century were all dedicated to improving the quality of human life on Earth. Without their work, the world would be a completely different place.
U12 L3 Stephen Hawking ¿ÎÎÄÓï·¨Ìî¿Õ
On 14 March, 2018, one of the world¡¯s most influential scientists, Stephen Hawking, died at his home in England, aged 76.
Stephen Hawking was born on 8 January, 1942, in Oxford. He was discovered to have a rare disease at the age of 21 when he was studying at the University of Cambridge and was expected to live for a few years. In the early stages of his career, his illness got worse, but he was allowed to do research only rather than teach, which was easier for him. He first lost his speech because of an operation and then the use of both hands.
Although Hawking¡¯s physical abilities declined over decades, he never ceased his studies and he developed a number of new ideas about black holes.
In spite of his disease, Hawking was quite optimistic and didn¡¯t consider himself an unlucky man.
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