人教版新目标英语八年级上学期课文原文文本

Unit 1 How often do you exercise? Section A 1b Listen and write the letters from the picture above on the lines below. What do you usually do you do on weekeds? I usually exercise. I always go shoping. Eeeew...I never go shopping. I can't stand shopping. I often go skateboarding. And I sometimes watch TV. How about you? I hardly ever watch TV. I love reading. Oh,why is that? Oh,I don't know. I guess I just I like books. 2a Listen.Cheng is talking about how often he does different activities. Number the activities you hear[1-5]. So,Cheng,how often do you watch TV? Hm...about twice a week,I guess. Uh-huh.And how often do you read? Oh,I read every day at school! How often do you go to the movies? Uhh...let's see...maybe once a month. How often do you exercise? Oh,I exercise about three times a week. How often do you shop? Shop?I shop about...about twice a month. 3 Read the magazine article. Use the information the boxes below to help you What Do Student Do at Green High School? Here are the results of the student activity survey at Green High School. Most students exercise three or four times a week. Some students exercise once or twice a week. Some students are very active, and exercise every day. As for homework, most student do homework every day. Some students do homework three or four times a week. No students do homework once or twice a week. The rusults for "watch TV" are interesting. Some students watch TV once or twice a week, some students watch TV three or four times a week, but most students watch TV every day. Unit 1 How often do you exercise? Section B 2a Listen. Then circle your answer to each question. Thanks for coming in for the interview,Katrina. That's OK.This is Bill. You can interview him,too. OK,then,so,um,how often do you exercise? Every day. Hardly ever. Uh-huh.How often do you eat vegetable and fruit I eat vegetables every day and I eat fruit every day. I sometimes eat vegetables. But I never eat fruit.I don't like it. All right. So how many hours do you sleep every night? Nine.I need lots of sleep. Same.Nine.I need lots of sleep,too. How often do you drink milk? Never.I can't stand milk. It's awful. Oh,I love milk.I drink it every day. What about junk food? How often do you eat it? I love junk food. I eat it there or four times a week. Yeah,I love it too. I guess I eat it two or three times a week. And coffee? How aften do you drink coffee? Oh,I drink coffee four times a day. I love coffee. I never drink coffee. Well,thank you very much. You're welcome. 3a Read part of Katrian's letter to a pen pal and answer the questions. ...but I'm pretty healthy. I exercise every day, usually when I come home from school. My eating habits are pretty good. I try to eat a lot of vegetables, I eat fruit and drink milk every day. I never drink coffee. Of course,I love junk food too, but I try to eat it only once a week. Oh,and I sleep nine hours every night. So you see,I look after my health. And my healthy lifestyle helps me get good grades. Good food and exercise help me to study better. 3b Now fill in the blanks in Bill's letter. ...and I think I'm kind of unhealthy. I hardly ever exercise. I eat vegetables twice a week, but I never eat fruit. And I don't like to drink milk. Yuch!I love junk food and eat it three or four times a week. I love to drink coffee too. So maybe I'm not very healthy, although I have one healthy habit. I sleep for nine hours every night. Unit 1 How often do you exercise? SELF CHECK 1.Fill in each blank with the correct word given Change the from of the word if necessary. Then make your own sentence with each word. 1.Mom wants me to get up at 6:00 and play ping-pong with her. 2.Grandpa is pretty healthy because he exercises every day. 3.A lot of vegetables help you to keep in good health. 4.You must try to eat less meat. 5.Do you have a healthy lifestyle? 2.Think of famous person. Imagine what his or her lifestyle is like. Write about him or her. Try to use some of the words in the box. Draw the person here. often every day usually three times a week somethimes once a week always once a month hardly ever never He/She usually exercises three time a week. He/She... Just for Fun! Are you healthy? Oh,I'm very healthy. What's your favorite exercise? I like to play basketball. Wow! Unit 2 What's the matter? Section A 1b Listen and look at the picture. Then number the names[1-5]. Conversation 1 What's the matter,Sarah? I have a cold. Conversation 2 What's the matter,David? I have a stomachache. Conversation 3 What's the matter,Ben? I have a sore back. Conversation 4 What's the matter,Nacy? I have a toothache. Conversation 5 What's the matter,Judy? I have a sore throat. 2a Listen.Match the problems with the advice. Conversation 1 What's the matter? I have a fever. Yes,you don't look well. You should drink lots of water. Yes,you're right. Conversation 2 What's the matter? I have a sore throat. You should drink some hot tea with honey. That shouds like a good idea. Conversation 3 What'the matter? I have a stomachache. That's too bad.You should lie down and rest. And don't eat anything for two hours. I guess I should. Conversation 4 What's the matter? Oh,I have a toothache. You should see a dentist. I guess I should. Unit 2 Waht's the matter? Section B 2a Listen.What problems do the students have? Write the problems in the chart below. Conversation 1 What's the matter,Gina? I'm tired. Well,you should go to bed early. That sound like a good idea. You certainly shouldn't go to that party tonight. I guess you're right. Conversation 2 What's the matter,Tony? I'm stressed out. You should listen to some music. That sounds like a good idea. And relax,you shouldn't study tonight. Okay.I think I'll stop. Conversation 3 What's the matter,Julie? I'm thirsty. You should have a drink. I guess you're right. And you shouldn't eat any more dumplings. Conversation 4 What's the matter,Alan? I'm hungry. You should eat an apple. That's a good idea. You shouldn't play soccer before dinner. 3a Read the article. Underline the things you should do. A Healthy Lifestyle,the Chinese Way Traditional Chinese doctors,believe we need a balance of yin and yang to be healthy. For example,are you often weak and tired? Maybe you have too much yin. You should eat hot yang foods,like beef. Eating Dangshen and Huangqi herbs is also good for this. But people who are too stressed out and angry, may have too much yang. Chinese doctors believe that they should eat more yin foods like tofu. Chinese medicine is now popular in many western countries. It's eary to have a healthy lifestyle, and it's important to eat a balanced diet. 3b Fill in the blanks in the article. Are you tired? Everybody gets tired sometimes. When you are tired, you shouldn't go out at night. You should go to bed early for a few nights, and you should exercise to stay healthy. You should also eat food and other healthy foods. You shouldn't study when your are tired. Unit 2 What's the matter? SELF CHECK 1.Fill in each blank with the correct word given Change the form of the word if necessary. Then make your own sentence with each word. 1.I believe it's important to sleep eight hours a night. 2.A doctor can give you medicine. 3.Don't get stressed out.It's not healthy. 4.I have a toothache.I need to see a dentist. 5.Eat a balanced diet to stay healthy. 2.Imagine that you and Sally are on a student exchange program. Read her letter,then write back and give advice. Well,I hope you're enjoying my school in New York. I like your school in Beijing, but I'm not feeling very well at the moment. I'm tired and have a lot of headaches. And I'm stressed out because my Putonghua isn't improving. I study late every night,sometimes until 2 am, but I don't think I'm improving. I really need some Conversation practice! I think I have a cold,too. Oh,dear! But my host family is really nice. Yesterday they ... Dear Sally, I'm sorry to hear that your're not feeling well. I think you should ... Just for Fun: What's the matter,lcy? I'm stressed out. Unit 3 What are you doing for vacation? Section A 1b Listen to the Conversations and number the pictures[1-3]. Conversation 1 What are you doing for vacation,Jane? I'm spending time with my friends. That sounds like fun! Conversation 2 what are you doing for vacation,Sharon? I'm visiting my grandmother. Conversation 3 What are you doing for vacation,Michael? I'm relaxing at home. 2a Listen.What are Hector,Susan and Molly doing for vacation?Fill in the chart under "What". Hey,Hector!What are you doing for vacation? I'm visiting my cousins in Canada. I'm leaving on Friday. How about you,Susan? I'm going to sports camp. Oh,cool.When are you going? On the 11th. Sounds great. How about you,Molly? What are you doing for vacation? I'm going to the beach with my family. We're leaving this weekend. 3a Read the Conversation.Then fill in the chart What are you doing for vacation,Lin Hui? I'm going to Tibet for a week. That sounds interesting! What are you doing there? I'm going hiking in the mountains. How about you,Tony? What are you doing for vacation? I'm visiting my friend in HongKong. Oh yeah?How long are you staying ? Just for four days. I don't like going away for too long. Well,have a good time! Send me a postcard from Hong Kong! Sure.Show me your photos when we get back to school. Unit 3 What are you doing for vacation? Section B 2a Listen.What does the reporter ask he Yu? Check (¡Ì) the questions he asks. Hi,He Yu!I'm Jeff Blake from Lives of the Very Famous magazine. Thank you for talking to me today. Oh,you're welcome.It's nice to meet you,Jeff. He Yu,our readers want to know what famous people do for vacation. Where are you going for your next vacation? Well,I'm going to Italy. Oh,what's the weather like there? It's beautiful... And it's always sunny and warm! Really?What are you doing there? Oh,going to the beach... maybe playing volleyball... Anything else? Oh yes,going sightseeing,going shopping, you know,the usual... And how long are you staying? Oh,only for three weeks... Well,that sounds wonderful! 3a Read the magazine article. What are Ben Lambert's vacation plans? Write the number of each picture next to the correct activity. Ben Lamber's Vacation Plans! Ben Lanber,the famous French singer, is taking a long vacation this summer! He thought about going to Greece or Spain, but decided on Canada. "I always take vacation in Europe,"he said. "This time I want to do some thing different. I heard that Canada is beautiful, and I know there are many people there who speak French." Ben is going to Canada's Great Lakes. He is leaving the first week in June, and staying until September. He palns to have a relaxing vacation. "I'm taking walks (),going fishing (), and going bike riding (). I'm planning to spent time in the beautiful countryside. I love nature. I hope I can forget all my problems! At night,I'm renting videos() and sleeping a lot()... A great vacation!I can't wait!" Unit 3 What are you doing for vacation? SELF CHECK 1.Fill in each blank with the correct word given Change the form of the word if necessary. Then make your own sentence with each word. 1.I hear that Thailand is a good place to go sightseeing. 2.She's leaving for Hong Kong on Tuesday. 3.I'm hoping the weather is nice in the mountains. 4.I want to ask you about places to visit in China. 5.I'm planning my vacation to Italy this weekend 2.Imagine you are a tourist guide. Write a schedule for this weekend. Answer the questions below in your schedule. Where are you going? What are you doing there? What should tourists take with them? Where are you leaving from? When are you leaving? What are you eating? Saturday morning We're going to the Great Wall in the morning. afternoon evening Sunday morning afternoon evening Just for Fun! What are you doing for vacation? I'm going sightseeing. Who are you going with? Well,I'm not going with you! Unit 4 How do you get to school? Section A 1b Listen.Write the numbers next to the correct students in the picture above. How do Bob and Mary get to school? Bob takes the train and Mary takes the subway. How does John get to school? He takes the bus. How do Paul and Yang Lan get to school? They walk. Look,there they are now! 2a Listen and repeat. 32 40 41 50 60 70 80 90 100 2c Listen.Check (¡Ì) the kinds of transportation that you hear. Conversation 1 How do you get to school? I take the train. How long does it take? Oh,around forty minutes. How about you? I take the subway. How long does that take? Oh,around thirty-five minutes. Conversation 2 How do you get to school,Tom? I ride my bike. How long does it take? It takes around twenty-five minutes. How do you get to school? I walk.And how long does that take? It only takes ten minutes. 3a Read the passage and answer the questions. How does he get to school? How long does it take? How far is it from his home to school? Lin Fei's home is about 10 kilometers from school. He gets up at six o'clock every day, showers,and has a quick breakfast. Then he leaves for school at around six-thirty. First,he rides his bicycle to the bus station. That takes about ten minites. Then the early bus takes him to school. The bus ride usually taked about 25 minutes. Unit 4 How do you get to schoool? Section B 2a Listen.Check (¡Ì)the things that Thomas wants to know. Where do you like,Nine? New Street. So,how do you get to school? Well,first I walk to the bus stop. Uh-huh. I take a bus to the subway station. Then I take the subway. Yeah... Next I take a bus to the bus stop on 26th street. Finally I walk. 3a Read the article. Then read the statements about the article. Write "T"(for ture) or "F" (for false). How do students around the world get to school? In North America,most students go to school on the school bus. Some students also walk or ride bikes to school. In other parts of the world, things are different. In Japan,most students take trains to school, although others also walk or ride bikes. In China,it depends on where you are. In big cities, students usually ride bikes to school or take buses. And in place where there are rivers and lakes, like Hongshanhu and Kaishandao, students usually go to school by boat. That must be a lot more fun than taking a bus! 3b Look at the chart.Then complete the article How do students get to Garden High School? At Gaeden High School, most students ride their bikes to school. Many students walk. Some students drive. Other students take the bus. A small number of students take the subway. Unit 4 How do you get to school? SELF CHECK 1.Fill in each blank with the correct word given Change the from of the word if necessary. Then make your own sentence with each word. 1.How do you get to school in the morning? 2.What do you think of the transportation in your town? 3.When it rains I take a taxi. 4.How far do you live from the bus station? 5.I like to ride my bike on the weekend. 2.Role play. Student B is an American in your town. He needs help from Studnet A. Write the Conversation and then act it out. Can I help you? Yes,please.I need to see my friend. She's ill in the hospital. I have a map but it's in Chinese, and I only speak English. How do I get there? Don't worry.Let me look at your map. OK,first___. Next____.Then___. How far is it from here? It's about___. How long____? About_____. OK,thank you so much! You're welcome.If you have a problem,you can___. Just for Fun! How do you get to school? I walk.How do you get to school? I fly. Unit 5 Can you come to my party? Section A 1b Listen. Write the names(Tim,Ted ,Kay,Anna and Wilson), next to the correct students in the picture above. Hey,Ted.Can you come to my party on Saturday afternoon? I'm sorry,I can't,Sun Ning. I have to help my parents. Too bad.How about you,Carlos? Can you come to my party? I'd love to. Tim?Come you come to my party? When is it? Saturday afternoon. Oh,no,I can't. I have to study for a test. What about you,Wilson? Sorry,I have to go to the docotor. Anna,can you come? I can't,Sun Ning. I have to visit my aunt. I can't either,Sun Ning. I have a piano lesson. That's too bad,Kay. Oh,maybe next time. What a small party! 2a Listen.Circle "can" or"can't". Conversation 1 Hi,Jeff!Can you come to my party on Saturday? I'm sorry,I can't. I have to visit my anut on Saturday. Conversation 2 Hello.Mary!Can you come to my party on Saturday I'd love to. Conversatin 3 May,can you come to my party tomorrow? I'm sorry.I have to help my mom. Conversation 4 Claudia,can you come to my party on Saturday? I'm sorry.I'm going to the movies. Conversation 5 Say,Paul.Can you come to my party on Saturday? I'd love to. Unit 5 Can you come to my party? Section B 2a Listen.Can Vince play tennis with Andy? Circle Yes or No. Hi,Vince? Yeah,hi,Andy! Vince,can you play tennis with me? Uh,when? Today. Uh,no,sorry,I can't. I have to go to the doctor and study for a text today. How about tomorrow? Sorry,tomorrow I'm playing soccer, and I have a piano lesson. Oh.Well,what are you doing the day after tomorrow? I have to babysit my siter. Oh,I see. I'm sorry,Andy .I'm really busy this week! 3a Read the e-mail message. Then complete Sonia's calendar below. Hi Henry, Thank you for your invitation. I'm sorry I can't visit you this week. I am really busy. This evening I'm going to my cousin's birthday party. And tomorrow,I have to go to the dentist. (Yuck!)On Wednesday,I have tennis training with the school team. And I have to study for my chemistry test on Thursday. On Friday evening,I'm going to movies with some friends. Can you come to the movies with us on Friday? Write soon. Sonia Unit 5 Can you come to my party? SELF CHECK 1.Fill in each blank with the correct word given Change the from of the word if necessary. Then make your own sentence with each word. 1.My American friend is going to visit me next vacation. 2.Are you going soccer this weekend? 3.I can't join you because I have to help my mom on weekdays. 4.Please keep quiet!I'm trying to study. 5.Do you want to come to my birthday party? 2.Imagine you are Marie. Read the invitations and look at your schedule. Write replies to the invitations. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday go to the mall at 9:00 am. finish the geography project in the evening. football match at 5:00 pm on TV piano lesson from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. culture club at 4:00 pm movies with Sam in the evening fishing with grandpa the whole day Marie, What are you doing on Saturday? Can you play tennis with me? Rose Marie, Can you come to my party on Monday at 7:00 pm? Julie Marie, Can you come over to my house Wednesday evening to discuss the science report? I'm free till 10:00 pm. Dave Just for Fun! Hey,