1、 Welcome unit First ImpressionsSo this is it-senior high school at last.Im not outgoing so Im a little_(anxiety)right now.I want to make a good first _(impress).Will I make any friends?What if no one _(talk)to me?I just _(have)my first maths class at senior high school!The class was difficult,_ the
2、teacher was kind and friendly.He even told us a funny story and everyone laughed so much!I found most of my classmates and teachers _(friend)and _(help).anxiousimpressiontalks hadbutfriendlyhelpfulThis afternoon we had our chemistry class in the science lab.The lab is new and the lesson was great,bu
3、t the guy next to me tried to talk to me_ whole time.I couldnt concentrate _ the experiment.I really wanted to tell him _(be)quiet and leave me _.What a day!This morning,I was _(worry)that no one would talk to me.But I was wrong.I didnt feel awkward or _(frighten)at all.I miss my friends from junior
4、 high school,but I believe I will make new _(friend)here and theres a lot_(explore)at senior high.I feel much_(confident)than I felt this morning.I think that tomorrow _(be)a great day!theonto bealoneworriedfrightenedfriendsto exploremore confidentwill be Reading for WritingMy name is Ann Wells and
5、Im a Grade 10 student at Lakeside High School.Im an _(act)person and I love sports.Im _(curiosity)about everything.I often ask questions,_I learn best by _(do).My favourite subject is physics._(dance)and _(skate)are my hobbies,and I also like to read short stories.I plan to become _ engineer in the
6、future.Im Thando Gowon.Im 16 this year.I come from South Africa.Im a Grade 10 student al South Hill High School.I look good,think fast,_ play hard.Youll never see me _ a book or a pen.If Im not in class,Im either in the library_ in the computer lab._ the weekends,I play computer games_Im not busy _(
7、study).My dream is_(start)my own IT company.activecuriousbutdoingDancingskatinganandwithoutorATifstudyingto start Unit 1 The Freshman ChallengeHi!My name is Adam and Im a freshman at senior high school._(go)from junior high school to senior high school is a really big challenge.The first week was a
8、little _(confuse).First,I had to think very _(careful)about _courses I wanted to take.The school adviser helped me choose the_(suit)ones:maths,English,chemistry,world history,and Chinese.I know that Chinese is a very difficult language,_ I hope to be fluent when I graduate.My adviser _(recommend)tha
9、t I should sign up for_(advance)literature because I like English and Im good at it.Going confusingcarefullywhichsuitablebutrecommenedadvancedI had to choose extra-curricular _(activity),too.I tried to join the school football team,but the coach told me that I didnt play well enough._(obvious),I was
10、 unhappy,but I wont quit.Ill find a way_(improve)on my own so that I can make the team next year.I _(join)a volunteer club instead.Every Wednesday,we work at a soup kitchen and hand out food _homeless people in the community.activiiesObviouslyto improvejoinedtoI know Ill have to study harder as a se
11、nior high school student and get used to being_(responsibility)for a lot more.Im a bit worried about _(keep)up with the other students in my advanced course,and itll be quite difficult _(get)used to all the homework.Still,Im happy to be there._(study)hard isnt always fun,but Ill be well _(prepare)fo
12、r university or _ else comes in the future.responsiblekeepingto getStudyingpreparedwhatever10 September 2018Dear Worried Friend,You wrote that you are very_(worry)about your friend,Chen Lei.I understand quite _(good)that you are_(anxiety)and feel terrible.You think that your friend plays computer ga
13、mes too often and spends too much time online.I recommend that you talk to your friend about his_(behave).It is not _(usual)for teenagers of your generation to be _(attract)to computer games and the online world.But_(spend)too much time online is unhealthy and makes _very difficult to focus_other th
14、ings in life.Some students even become _(addict)to the Internet and cannot concentrate _ school and family life.I think you should encourage your friend_(try)new hobbies.Why not discuss the problem together?I am sure he will listen to you,_ you are his good friend.All the best,Susan Luo worriedwella
15、nxiousbehaviourunusualattractedspendingitonaddictedonto trysinceUnit 2reading and thinkingReading for thinkingPERU is a country 1._the Pacific coast of South America 2._ three main areas:narrow,dry,flat land 3._(run)along the coast,the Andes Mountains and the Amazon rainforest.In the 1400s and 1500s
16、,Peru was 4._ centre of the 5._(power)ancient Inca Empire.The Inca emperor lived 6._ the now-famous site Machu Picchu.Spain took control of Peru in the 16th century and 7._(rule)until 1821.It is 8._ this reason 9._ Spanish is the main 10._(office)language of Peru.onwithrunningthepowerfulinruledforth
17、atofficialAmazon Rainforest Tour11._ short flight from Cusco takes you from the Andes into the Amazon rainforest.From there,you spend one day 12._(travel)by boat to your 13._(accommodate)in the middle of the forest.You can then spend three days 14._(explore)the rainforest with a local guide and enjo
18、ying the plants and animals unique 15._ the rainforest.11.A 12.travelling 13.accommodation14.exploring 15.toMachu Picchu TourThis four-day walking tour will take you on 16._(amaze)paths through the Andes Mountains on the way 17._ the city of Machu Picchu.After 18._(reach)your destination,you will ha
19、ve a day _(explore)and be amazed 19._this ancient city.20._(especial)amazing is the Incas dry stone method of building.Inca 21._(build)cut stones to exact sizes so that nothing 22._(need)to hold walls together other than the perfect fit of the stones.16.amazing 17.to 18.reaching to explore 19.by 20.
20、Especially 21.builders 22.was neededCisco TourSpend tour days enjoying the unique Spanish and local Indian culture high in the Andes at Cusco,23._capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th 24._ the 16th century.Stay in a local hotel,visit the museums,admire the architecture,enjoy the excellent local f
21、ood and go Shopping at the local markets.23.the 24.to Lake Titicaca TourEnjoy the beautiful countryside 25._ you spend a day driving along the new highway 26._(connect)Cusco to Lake Titicaca.There,a boat will take you to stay with a local Uros family on an island for three days.Both the island and t
22、he Uros homes are made 27._ water plants from the lake.So come and experience 28._ Peru has to offer;Everything from the ancient Inca culture and centuries-old Spanish village 29._ deep rainforest s,high mountains,and a beautiful coastline.For more brochures and other package tour around Peru,30._(联
23、系)us.connecting of what to contactReading for WritingMy time here in China is going well.I love my new school and classmates.Over the October holiday,my parents and I are planning 1._(go)to Xian to see the terracotta Army.Ive heard 2._ it is an 3._(amaze)g sight,and I cant wait 4._(go).To me,the sto
24、ry of the Terracotta Army is almost 5._(believe).Its amazing that there are more than 8,000 statues,and no one in modern times knew about them 6._ the 1970s.1.to go 2.that 3.amazing 4.to go 5.unbelievable6.untilWere also planning to visit several other places in Xian.My dad and I are both looking fo
25、rward to 7._(go)to the Shaanxi History Museum,8._ my dad loves history and I have heard that this museum is 9._(know)as aChinese treasure house!Were also going to the Xian City Wall and 10._ few other famous 11._(sight).Were taking the train,12._(leave)the day before the October holiday begins.Were
26、arriving at 9:30 a m.and will start sightseeing right away,So I hope we sleep well on the train!I guess thats all for now!Ill write again soon and send photos!Do you have any plans for the coming holiday?Hope to hear from you soon.7.going 8.because 9.known 10.a 11.sights 12.leaving Unit 3reading and
27、 thinking As a player,Lang Ping brought _(光光荣和荣耀荣和荣耀)to her country.As a coach,she led Chinese women s voleeball team to medals at world champions and the Olympics.As a person,Lang Ping is loved by fans _(在国内外在国内外).When the Chinese team were _(为为准备准备)the 2015 World Cup,her _(决心决心)was tested.The team
28、 _Lang Ping had built was _(解散解散).One of _ best players had been _(受伤的受伤的),and the team captain had to leave_(因为因为)heart problem.honour and gloryat home and abroadpreparing fordeterminationthatfalling apartbecause oftheinjured_(失去失去)two important players was _(一次巨大的挑战一次巨大的挑战),but Lang Ping did not _
29、(丧失信丧失信心心).She_(face)difficulties before,and she knew that her young players could win if they worked together _ a team.Two weeks _(late),they were world_(冠军冠军)!Then in 2016,Lang Ping _(lead)her volleyball team to Olympic gold in Brazil.Losinga big challengehad facedaslaterchampionsledlose heart Whe
30、n Michael Jordans feet left the ground,time seemed to stabd still.The player_became known _“Air Jordan”changed basketball with his _(优美优美的的)moves and jumps.Jordans skills were _（impress）,but the mental _(strong)that he showed made him _(独一无二的独一无二的).In the final seconds of a game,Jordan seemed to fin
31、d a way_(win).Jordan says _ the secret _his success is _.who/thatasgracefulimpressiveunique to winthattolearning from failuresstrength“I can accept failure;everyone fails at something.But I cant accept not trying.”Losing games taught him _(practise)harder and never _(放弃放弃).In life,Jordan has learnt_
32、(share)his_(succeed)with others.The Boys and girls Club that he started in Chicago _(help）young people since 1996.to practisegive upto sharesuccesshas been helpingGoing positiveI always wanted to look_ the slim girls on TV even_ I knew that it was impossible.I worried about my_(weigh)and _(try)every
33、 new diet I read about online.I tried no-fat,low-fat,5:2,only bananas,no bananasI almost went bananas,too.likeifweighttriedThen I read an article _ said instead of asking“Am I fat?”I should be asking“Am I fit?”I had no idea a letter could make such _difference!Once I started thinking about _(fit)rat
34、her _ weight,things began to change.Instead of _(say)“I want to lose three kilos”,I would say“I want to run two kilometres in eight minutes”or“I want to be able to do 30 push-ups”.Rather than_(cut)out the foods I enjoyed,I added _(health)foods _my meals.I could still have a burger now and then,but I
35、 would add a salad or an apple.that afitnessthansayingcuttinghealthytoFinally,I stopped _(compare)myself with actresses and models and _(look)for things_ were wrong_ my face or body.Instead,I made _ list of the things I liked about myself.By being positive _myself and my body,I became both happier and _(healthy).comparinglookingthatwithaabouthealthier
