1、Unit 1Section A2dA：Lisa , are you OK?B:I have a headache and I cant move my neck. What should I do? Should I take my temperature?A:No, it doesnt sound like you have a fever. What did you do on the weekend?B:I played computer games all weekend.A:Thats probably why. You need to take breaks away from t
2、he computer.B:Yeah, I think I sat in the same way for too long without moving. A: I think you should lie down and rest. If your head and neck still hurt tomorrow, then go to a doctor.B: OK. Thanks, Mandy.3aBus Driver and Passengers Save an Old ManAt 9:00 a.m. yesterday, bus NO. 26 was going along Zh
3、ong Hua Road when the driver saw an old man lying on the side of the road. A woman next to him was shouting for help.The bus driver ,24- year -old Wang Ping, stopped the bus without thinking twice. He got off and asked the woman what happened. She said that the man had a heart problem and should go
4、to the hospital. Mr. Wang knew he had to act quickly. He told the passengers that he must take the man to the hospital. He expected most or all of the passengers to get off and wait for the next bus. But to his surprise, they all agreed to go with him. Some passengers helped Mr.Wang to move the man
5、onto the bus.Thanks to Mr. Wang and the passengers, the man was saved by the doctors in time. It is sad that many people dont want to help others because they dont want any trouble, says one passenger. But the driver didnt think about himself. He only thought about saving a life.Section B 2bHe lost
6、his arm but is still climbingAaron Ralston is an American man who is interested in mountain climbing.As a mountain climber, Aron is used to taking risks.This is one of the exciting things about doing dangerous sports.There were many times when Aron almost lost his life because of accidents.On April
7、26, 2003, he found himself in a very dangerous situation when climbing in Utah.On that day, Arons arm was caught under a 360 kilo rock that fell on him when he was climbing by himself in the mountains.Because he could not free his arm, he stayed there for 5 days and hoped that someone would find him
8、.But when his water ran out, he knew that he would have to do something to save his own life.He was not ready to die that day.So he used his knife to cut off half his right arm.Then with his left arm, he bandaged himself so that he would not lose too much blood.After that he climbed down the mountai
9、n to find help.After losing his arm, he wrote a book called between a rock and a hard place.This means being in a difficult situation that you cannot seem to get out of.In this book, Aron tells us the importance of making good decisions and of being in control of ones life.His love for mountain clim
10、bing is so great that he kept on climbing mountains even after this experience.Do we have the same spirit as Aron?Lets think about it before we find ourselves between a rock and a hard place, and before we have to make a decision that could mean life or death.Unit 2Section A 2dA: Hi, Tom. Im making
11、some plans to work in an old peoples home this summer.B: Really？ I did that last summer!A: Oh, what did they ask you to help out with?B: Things like reading the newspaper to the old people ,or just talking to them. They told me stories about the past and how things used to be.A: That sounds interest
12、ing.B: Yeah, a lot of old people are lonely. we should listen to them and care for them.A: You are right. I mean , we are all going to be old one day too.3aStudents who volunteerMario Green and Mary Brown from Riverside High School give up several hours each week to help others.Maria loves animals a
13、nd wants to be an animal doctor.He volunteers at an animal hospital every Saturday morning.Mario believes it can help him to get his future dream job.Its a hard work, he says,But I want to learn more about how to care for animals.I get such a strong feeling of satisfaction when I see the animals get
14、 better and the look of joy on their owners faces.Mary is a book lover.She could read by herself at the age of four.Last year, she decided to try out for a volunteer after-school reading program.She still works there once a week to help kids learn to read. The kids are sitting in the library, but yo
15、u can see in their eyes that they are going on a different journey with each new book.Volunteering here is a dream come true for me.I can do what I love to do and help others at the same time.Section B 2bDear Miss Li,Id like to thank you for giving money to animal helpers.Im sure you know that this
16、group was set up to help disabled people like me.You helped to make it possible for me to have lucky.Lucky makes a big difference to my life.Let me tell you my story.What would it be like to be blind or deaf?Or imagine you cant walk or use your hands easily.Most people would never think about this,
17、but many people have these difficulties.I cant use my arms or legs well, so normal things like answering the telephone, opening and closing doors, or carrying things are difficult for me.Then 1 day last year, our friend of mine helped me out.She talked to animal helpers about getting me a special tr
18、ained dog.She also thought a dog might cheer me up.I love animals and I was excited about the idea of having a dog.After 6 months of training with a dog at animal helpers, I was able to bring him home.My dogs name is lucky -a good name for him because I feel very lucky to have him.You see, Im only a
19、ble to have a dog helperbecause of your kindness!Lucky is very clever and understands many English words.He can understand me when I give him orders.For example, I say, Lucky! Get my book, and he does it at once.Lucky is a fantastic dog.I will send you a photo of him if you like, and I could show yo
20、u how he helps me.Thank you again for changing my life.Best wishes, Ben SmithUnit3Section A 2dA: Tony, could you please help out with a few things?B: Could I at least finish watching this show?A: No, I think two hours of TV is enough for you!B: Fine. What do you want me to do?A: Could you take out t
21、he rubbish fold the clothes and do the dishes?B: So much?A: Yes, because mom will be back from shopping any minute now. And she wont be happy if she sees this mess.B: But the house is already pretty clean and tidy!A: Yes, well, it is clean, but it is not mother clean!3aLast month our dog welcomed me
22、 when I came home from school.He wanted a walk, but I was too tired.I threw down my bag and went to the living room.The minute I sat down in front of the TV, my mom came over.Could you please take the dog for a walk? she asked.Could I watch 1 show first?I asked.No!She replied angrily.You watch TV al
23、l the time and never help out around the house! I cant work all day and do housework all evening.Well, I work all day at school, too!Im just as tired as you are!I shouted back.My mom did not say anything and walked away.For 1 week she didnt do any housework and neither did I.Finally I could not find
24、 a clean dish or a clean shirt.The next day my mom came home from work to find the house clean and tidy.“What happened?”She asked in surprise. “Im so sorry, mom. I finally understand that we need to share the housework to have a clean and comfortable home, I replied.Section B 2bDear sir，I do not und
25、erstand why some parents make their kids help with housework and chores at home.Kids these days already have enough stress from school.They do not have time to study and do housework too.Housework is a waste of their time.Could we just let them do their job as students?They should spend their time o
26、n school work in order to get good grades and get into a good university.Also when they get older they will have to do housework, so there is no need for them to do it now.It is the parents job to provide a clean and comfortable environment at home for their children.And anyway, I think doing chores
27、 is not so difficult.I do not mind doing them.Ms MillerDear sir,I think it is important for children to learn how to do chores and help their parents with housework.It is not enough to just get good grades at school.Children these days depend on their parents too much.They are always asking, Could y
28、ou get this for me? or Could you help me with that?Doing chores helps to develop childrens independence and teaches them how to look after themselves.It also helps them to understand the idea of fairness.Since they live in one house with their parents, they should know that everyone should do their
29、part in keeping it clean and tidy.Our neighbors son got into a good college but during his first year, he had no idea how to take care of himself.As a result, he often felt ill and his grades dropped.The earlier kids learn to be independent, the better it is for their future.Mr SmithUnit 4Section A
30、2dA: You look sad Kim. Whats wrong?B: Well, I found my sister looking through my things yesterday. She took some of my new magazines at CDs.A: Thats not very nice. Did she give them back to you?B: Yes, but Im still angry with her. What should I do?A: Well, I guess you could tell her to say sorry. Bu
31、t why dont you forget about it so that you can be friends again. Although she is wrong, it is not a big deal.B: You are right. Thanks for your advice.A: No problem. Hope things work out.3aDear Mr Hunt,My problem is that I cant get on with my family. Relations between my parents have become difficult
32、. They fight a lot, and I really dont like it. Its the only communication they have.I dont know if I should say anything to them about this.When they argue, its like a big, black cloud hanging over our home.Also, my elder brother is not very nice to me.He always refuses to let me watch my favorite T
33、V show.Instead he watches whatever he wants until late at night.I dont think this is fair. At home I always feel lonely and nervous.Is that normal?What can I do?Sad and ThirteenDear Sad and Thirteen,Its not easy being your age, and its normal to have these feelings.Why dont you talk about this feeli
34、ngs with your family?If your parents are having problems, you should offer to help.Maybe you could do more jobs around the house so that they have more time for proper communication.Secondly, why dont you sit down and communicate with your brother?You should explain that you dont mind him watching T
35、V all the time.However, he should let you watch your favorite show.I hope things will be better for you soon.Robert HuntSection B 2bMaybe you should learn to relax!These days, Chinese children are sometimes busier on weekends than weekdays because they have to take so many after -school classes.Many
36、 of them are learning exam skills so that they can get into a good high school and later a good university.Others are practicing sports so that they can compete and win.However, this doesnt only happen in China.The Taylors are a typical American family.Life for Cathy Taylors three children is very b
37、usy. On most days after school, Cathy says,I take one of my two boys to basketball practice and my daughter to football training.Then I have to take my other son to piano lessons.Maybe I could cut out a few of their activities, but I believe these activities are important for my childrens future.I r
38、eally want them to be successful.However, the tired children dont get home until after 7 PM.They have a quick dinner and then its time for homework.Linda Miller a mother of three, knows all about such stress.In some families competition starts very young and continues until the kids get older, she s
39、ays.Others send their small kids to all kinds of classes. And they are always comparing them with other children. Its crazy. I dont think thats fair.Why dont they just let their kids, be kids?People shouldnt push their kids so hard.Doctors say too much pressure is not good for a childs development.D
40、r. Alice Green says all these activities can cause a lot of stress for children.Kids should have time to relax and think for themselves, too.Although its normal to want successful children, its even more important to have happy children.Unit 5Section A 2dA: What were you doing last night, Linda? I c
41、alled at seven and you didnt pick up.B: Oh, I was in the kitchen helping my mom.A: I see . I called again at eight and you didnt answer then either.B: What was I doing at eight? Oh I know. When you called, I was taking a shower.A: But then I called again at nine.B: Oh, I was sleeping at that time.A:
42、 So early? Thats strange.B: Yeah, I was tired. Why did you call so many times?A: I needed help with my homework. So while you were sleeping, I called Jenny and she helped me.3a The storm brought people closer togetherBen could hear strong winds outside his home in Alabama.Black clouds were making th
43、e sky very dark.With no light outside, it felt like midnight.The news on TV reported that a heavy rainstorm was in the area.Everyone in the neighborhood was busy.Bens dad was putting pieces of wood over the windows while his mom was making sure the flashlights and radio were working.She also put som
44、e candles and matches on the table.Ben was helping his mom make dinner when the rain began to beat heavily against the windows.After dinner , they tried to play a card game, but it was hard to have fun with a serious storm happening outside.Ben could not sleep at first.He finally fell asleep when th
45、e wind was dying down at around 3:00 a.m. When he woke up, the sun was rising.He went outside with his family and found the neighborhood in a mess.Fallen trees, broken windows and rubbish were everywhere.They joined the neighbors to help clean up the neighborhood together. Although the storm broke m
46、any things apart, it brought families and neighbors closer together.Section B 2b Do You Remember What You Were Doing?People often remember what they were doing when they heard the news of important events in history.In America, for example, many people remember what they were doing on April 4,1968.T
47、his was an important event in the American history.On this day, Dr Martin Luther King was killed.Although some people may not remember who killed him, they remember what they were doing when they heard the news.Robert Allen is now over 50, but he was a school pupil at that time.I was at home with my
48、 parents, Robert remembers.We were eating dinner in the kitchen when we heard the news on the radio.The news reporter said doctor king died just a few minutes ago.My parents were completely shocked!My parents didnt talk after that, and we finished the rest of our dinner in,silence.More recently, most Americans remember what they were doing when the World Trade Center in New York was taken down by terrorists. The date -September 11, 2001-has meaning to most Americans.This was a day, Kate Smith will never forget.Sh
