1、1 1 / 1313 课本课本同步七选五阅读专项同步七选五阅读专项 Welcome Unit 第一篇：第一篇： How to make friends at a new school Starting at a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be difficult, and you dont even know where to go for your own classes. 1._ However, if you use these skills, you can quickly turn some of those s
2、trangers into friends. Be yourself. 2. _ If some people dont accept you, theyre not the kind of friends you need. People often stay together because they have similar interests. For example, someone who does a lot of sports may make friends with those who also run or swim a lot. 3. _ Remember to be
3、nice to the people you meet at your new school. If you think that you will say something that may make them feel sad, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you. Also, remember to be as helpful as possible! Believe in yourself. A smile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls,
4、 dont keep your eyes on the floor. Raise your head and make eye contact (目光接触) with other people. 4. _ Introduce yourself. Tell them your name and where youre from. Remember peoples names. You like it when people use your name, and so do other people. 5. _ Besides, ask them in a kind way if they hav
5、e a nickname (绰号) .Youd be surprised at how often this might come in handy. A. Be friendly to others. B. Join in after-school activities you like. C. Making new friends can be hard, too. D. Never change who you are to try to fit in. E. If you see someone you know, smile or say Hi. F. People may beco
6、me angry if you just begin by saying Hey each time. G. Dont sit at the back of the classroom where other people dont notice you! 2 2 / 1313 第二篇：第二篇： How could we live without the Internet? Thats not how most of us keep in touch with friends, research a cool place to visit, or find out the latest new
7、s.1. _But when youre moving through the Internet, you need to stay safe. No Talking to Strangers Since you were a little kid, your mom or dad has probably told you not to talk to strangers. 2. _ Its easy to meet a stranger on the Internet. You might visit a chat room or get an email or a text messag
8、e from someone you dont know. It can be fun to make new friends, but do not communicate with strangers you meet online.3. _ Children have been tricked online by people who pretend to be something that theyre not. Some children have found themselves in a dangerous situation when they agreed to meet t
9、he mysterious (神秘的) online “friend” in person. 4. _The email could be from a person or a company trying to sell you something, A grown-up should decide whats best to do, which may include changing your email address or telling the police. Keep Your Privacy (隐私) Anybody who uses the Internet has been
10、 asked to sign in, log in, or create a personal profile (简介). Kids need to check with a parent or grown-up before doing so. Why? 5. _ Another way to keep your privacy is to choose a screen name or email account name that isnt your real name. A. You can do all these things online. B. The same goes fo
11、r the online world. C. Let your parents know if a stranger emails you. D. This information could be used for reasons you wouldnt like. E. Think carefully before you create an email address or screen name. F. Dont talk to them, agree to phone them, or email them photos of yourself. G. Dont ask the st
12、rangers too many questions for information. Unit1 Teenage life 3 3 / 1313 第一篇：第一篇： Knowing the best way to study will help you to be a better student. By using your time properly, you can do your homework more quickly. 1. _ The first thing to remember is that you must be willing to learn. 2. _ It do
13、es mean, however, that you must be willing to do whatever is necessary to learn. Try to understand why it is important and how it will help you learn other things. Knowing mathematics facts will be useful in your whole life. Knowing how to spell makes any kind of writing easier. Sometimes the subjec
14、t that you think is going to be uninteresting will be exciting when you begin to work at it and understand it more clearly. 3. _ Heres some advice for you: have a certain time each day and a quiet place with good lighting for study, so that you can concentrate on your study without interruption (打扰)
15、. 4. _ Be sure you understand what you should learn before you start. Read carefully and pay special attention to the most important things. When memorizing something, first find out the main parts and then recite the whole thing. 5. _ Never forget the importance of reviews and previews. A. Learning
16、 to study is not difficult. B. It is necessary to take notes in class. C. Check your homework after you finish it. D. It doesnt mean that you must always like the subject. E. Remember that you must follow the teacher in studying. F. Leaning things can be fun if you are willing to work with them. G.
17、Have everything ready before you sit down to study like a dictionary, paper, a pen and books. 第二篇：第二篇： The world is colorful, where different languages, skin colors, and different cultures exist. 1. _ A way to develop this appreciation is to try to learn about other cultures around the world. There
18、are several ways to become knowledgeable about different cultures. 2. _ Reading works by authors who have a close relationship with a particular culture allows people to gain an accurate understanding of the food, music, language, religion, and way of a life of a particular group of people. For exam
19、ple, when you really wish to expose your students to a different culture, you can often read them stories based on a cultures folktale. 4 4 / 1313 3. _A variety of language learning books, software, and audio programs are available at the public library or bookstores. 4. _Moreover, making contact wi
20、th people who are native speakers of the language also allows you to gain firsthand knowledge of a particular culture, which, on the other hand, can help you learn more. 5. _Whether you want to learn more about regions in Japan, the Middle East, Africa, or any other world culture, becoming familiar
21、with its food is a giant step in the right direction. Food is an important part of different cultures and allows people to gain insight into a particular cultural groups way of life. A. Making your way leisurely to local bookstores can be a lot of fun B. One way is to read books written by authors f
22、rom a particular culture C. Learn about different cultures by eating food from a specific cultural group D. Another way to learn about different cultures is to try to learn a foreign language E. Gaining an understanding of other cultures benefits both you and other people F. You can choose a languag
23、e to learn there and finally, with efforts, master the language G. Its important to develop an appreciation for different cultures to become a well rounded person Unit2 Travelling around 第一篇：第一篇： You dream. You make goals. You work hard. You expect results. But, a lot of times those expectations are
24、 not met. You dont achieve your goals. You may lose hope. Here are some things to do when you arent hopeful about anything in your life: 1. _ Improve your skill sets or learn new ones. Spend your time in forming productive habits, which make you stick to a schedule and teach you persistence (执着) . A
25、nd this sort of determination helps you to move ahead in your life although you might face many difficulties in your way. Dont try to control everything. One of the reasons why we become hopeless is that we see things not going our way. A lot of things influence your life and you cant control everyt
26、hing. 2. _ Worrying about things you cant control isnt going to help. Focus on what you can control or improve and forget about the rest. Avoid coming to a conclusion too soon. 5 5 / 1313 We are sometimes too quick to judge a situation before it even unfolds (展现) completely. Wait before forming an o
27、pinion about a certain situation. Because we always overthink things and worry unnecessarily. And the thing isnt as bad as our mind makes it be. 3. _ Completely think through your situation. When youre upset about a certain situation not going your way, take out a pen and paper. 4. _ Writing your th
28、oughts down will give you a clear idea. Besides, it will give you the time to rethink and make a correct decision. Allow yourself to open up to endless possibilities. 5. _When you believe that a good thing is coming your way, you prepare yourself for it and work accordingly. It pushes you in the dir
29、ection of more hard work. A. Let it go B. Raise your own abilities C. If you have made up your mind, stick to it D. Then list the things you can and cant control E. Hope is an amazing feeling that lifts your life F. The desire to control every situation only makes you tired G. You just need to take
30、a step back and reflect on your thoughts 第二篇：第二篇： How to Prepare for Guests Guests are people whom we welcome sincerely and we should make sure they feel comfortable like they are in their home. Sometimes we get enough time to make preparations for guests, but sometimes we dont. This article will be
31、 beneficial for both these kinds of people. 1. _ Get a bedroom for your guests. It doesnt have to be complicated. Change bed covers, clean the bathroom and you can even add a nice scented(芬芳的) candle to spice things up. These are simple things you can do even if you are a very busy person. 2. _ Know
32、 what your guests favorite foods are so that you can make for them and serve. Dont forget to note down if they are allergic to any certain kind of food to save the embarrassment(难堪). If you are among one of those people who can hardly manage the time to cook for your guests then take them to the res
33、taurants so that they can taste new foods or enjoy their favorite ones. 6 6 / 1313 Plan activities to have a good time with your guests. 3. _ If they come over the weekends then plan for some indoor activities to have fun. Its also a good way to remove your tiredness from your boring life. 4. _ It c
34、an happen that you may not be able to be with your guests for a certain amount of time while they are staying in your home. In that case you must declare it to them and may have someone else to accompany them while you are absent. When your guests say goodbye, give them something as a token(信物) of l
35、ove to remember the days they stayed with you. 5. _ A. Declare your absence. B. Allow them to come and go as they please. C. Just bear in mind everything fresh and clean will do fine. D. If they come during the vacation then you can plan for outdoor activities. E. Here are some ways to help you to p
36、ut away things well in a short amount of time. F. Make your guests feel even more welcome by including them in activities such as outings, or movies. G. It can be just a photo in a beautiful frame that will remind them of beautiful moments that they spent with you. Unit3 Sports and fitness 第一篇：第一篇：
37、Playing sports offers you more than just physical benefits (好处). 1. _ The benefits are the same whether or not youre good at sports. If you are not good enough to play competitively on a school team, you can play sports with your friends. Making new friends. Playing sports enables you to create frie
38、ndships you otherwise might not have formed. 2. _ You play together happily and gradually know each other. Many times, the friendships you create on the field remain strong when you are not playing sports. Understanding the value of health. Taking part in sports improves your health in many ways. 3.
39、 _ This gets you thinking about what to eat and how to treat your body so as to achieve the highest performance levels. Thus, playing sports can lead to better eating habits and prevent you from becoming too fat. 7 7 / 1313 Building team spirit. Sports provide children with the important lesson of l
40、earning how to work in a team. 4. _ By working together they will learn each others strengths and weaknesses and will be better able to decide and work out the best plan for the team. This will without doubt help them in their future lives and jobs as well. 5. _ Playing sports requires a lot of time
41、 and energy. Some may think this would take students attention away from schoolwork. However, the opposite is true. Sports require memorization, repetition and learningskills that are directly relevant (有关的) to schoolwork. A. Becoming active in class. B. Doing better in your studies. C. Everyone has
42、 to work together to achieve the goal. D. To be a good athlete, you must take care of yourself. E. Sports can help you in your study and fit in with society as well. F. Sports bring teens together from different schools and backgrounds. G. Clearly, sports will improve your fitness and help you achie
43、ve weight goals. 第二篇：第二篇： A lot of benefits can be seen from getting enough rest, but for many of us, falling asleep can be challenging. Theres plenty of advice about what to do to fall asleep.1. _ Herere some pre-bedtime activities that could be hurting your chance of sleeping well. Exercise/Take a
44、 hot shower Exercise is a vital activity for your health. It can actually contribute to getting better - quality sleep. The problem, though, is that exercising within three hours of bedtime or taking a bath too close to the bedtime can raise your body temperature, and make it more difficult to fall
45、asleep.2. _ Watch TV/Surf the web 3. _ The bright lights of these screens can hold back the development of what promotes sleep. So close that laptop and turn off the TV about an hour before bed. 4. _ 8 8 / 1313 Whatever schoolwork it is, it can certainly wait until morning. Getting work clown stimul
46、ates(刺激)your brain and can cause you unneeded stress-pretty much the opposite of what you want to feel if youre trying to fall asleep ! Read interesting stories Many people have done this: youre reading a really interesting novel arid suddenly its 2 a. m.! Reading an interesting book before bed will
47、 make it difficult to fall asleep.5. _ A.Perhaps you need the most boring thing imaginable to read! B.Screen time before bed can disturb your ability to fall asleep. C.Exercising or bathing, then, is best left for earlier in the day. D.Realize the power of a good nights sleep. E.Solve conflicts befo
48、re you go to bed. F.But what about not to do? G.Busying yourself with work. Unit4 Natural disasters 第一篇：第一篇： Many people have a fear of public speaking. They try to avoid public speaking because they worry that they will lose their words, bore the audience or somehow make a fool of themselves. 1. _
49、You may give a talk in a class or a meeting. Or youll give a toast (敬酒) at a wedding. Maybe youll have to give an acceptance speech for some honor youve received. Follow these steps to satisfy your audience and get rid of your fear of speaking in public. Know your topic. Try to speak about a subject
50、 you know well. 2. _ Public speaking is harder when you look like an outsider. Relax. 3. _ Your audience dont expect you to be. They want you to succeed just as much as you can do. Get rid of nervousness by giving up all your anxious thoughts. If youre thinking youll forget everything, remind (提醒) y
