Contents
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Unit 2 -------------------------------------------------- Page 4
Unit 3 -------------------------------------------------- Page 5
Unit 4 -------------------------------------------------- Page 7
Unit 5 -------------------------------------------------- Page 9
Unit 6 -------------------------------------------------- Page 11
Unit 7 -------------------------------------------------- Page 13
Unit 8 -------------------------------------------------- Page 15
Words and expressions of each unit --------------- Page 17
Unit 1 Wise men in history
In this unit, you will learn about some wise men in history.
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Reading
Archimedes and the gold crown
One day in ancient Greece, King Hiero asked a crown maker to make him a golden crown. At first, he was very happy with it.
“it’s a nice crown,isn’t it?” he asked his men. Later,however, he began to doubt that it was a real golden crown.”Is it made completely of gold?” he wondered. He sent it to Archimedes and asked him to find out the truth.
“This problem seems difficult to solve, What should I do?”thought Archimedes.
Archimedes was still thinking about this problem as he filled his bath with water. When he got into the bath, some water ran over.
“That’s it!”shouted Archimedes. “I know how to solve the king’s problem!”
Archimedes went straight to the palace to see the king. First, he weighed the crown and asked the king for some gold of the same weight.
Next, he put two pots into two big bowls and filled both pots with water. He put the gold into one pot, and some water ran into the bowl. Then he put the crown into the other pot. This time, even more water ran into the bowl.
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“Look at this,”said Archimedes to King Hiero.” A crown made completely of gold displaces less water than a crown made of gold and another metal. This crown displaced more water than gold of the same weight,so I’m certain that it’s not completely made of gold.”
“The crown maker tricked me, didn’t he? What a bad man he is!”shouted King Hiero. He then sent the crown maker to prison.
Unit 2 Great minds
In this unit, you will learn about great minds such as Albert Einstein.
Reading Two geniuses
Many people consider Albert Einstein(1879—1955)a genius. This story about him shows that he also Had a sense of humour.
Einstein often received invitations to explain his theories at different universities. On these trip, his driver Hans often said to him, “It’s a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Dr Einstein.”
One evening ,on their way to a university, Einstein said, “I’m so tired. I wish I could avoid giving my lecture tonight, Hans, but I don’t want to let my audience down.”
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“I know what to do,” said Hans. “I can give the lecture for you. You can trust me. I’ve learnt it be heart. No one knows you at this university, so they won’t find out.”
So, they changed places. At the university, Hans was guided to the front of the hall. Einstein took a seat, listened to Hans give his lecture without difficulty, and joined in the applause at the end.
However, before Hans left, a man shouted, “I’d like to ask you a question.” He then asked a question so difficult that Hans had no idea what he was talking about.
Einstein turned pale. “Oh no!” he thought. “Now we’re in trouble.” But Hans just laughed and said, “That’s such an easy question that even my driver can answer it. Hans, please….”
Einstein stood up and answered the question perfectly.
They left the university, with Einstein driving. A little later, Hans offered to drive. “No,” laughed Einstein. “It’s a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Hans.”
Unit 3 Family life
In this unit, you will learn about family life.
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Reading
Family life in cities
Paula interviewed two teenagers for a programme on family life.She asked them some questions.Here are their answers.
Emily(aged 15)
1. Well,there are just three of us:my mum,my dad and me.
2. Have I got many possessions?Yes,I’ve got a lot of things:a big TV,a new computer and a mobile phone.
3. No,I’m not expected to do the housework.
4.We go out for dinner together sometimes,but my dad is often abroad on business,and my mum works too.We usually just do our own personal things.
5. No,they don’t usually set rules for me,and since I’m a good daughter,they never punish me.
6. Well,I like our new flat.It’s much bigger than our last one.But I feel lonely when my parents are away from home.
Jerry(aged 14)
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1. My mum,dad,grandma and my sister Rosie.Although it sometimes feels crowded in our little flat,we don’t mind.
2. No,I haven’t got many possessions.I have no interest in things like fashionable clothes.New fashions soon go out of date,don’t they?That’s what my grandma says.
3. Yes,I help with the housework.I wash the dishes and even iron
my own shirts.My grandma says young people should learn to look after themselves.
4. Yes,we like doing things together.We eat meals together every days,and my family always come to school events.
5. Yes,I suppose they set some rules for me.For example,unless I finsh all my homework,I can’t watch TV,and I can’t go out with my friends either.
6. I love all my family very much.We have a close relationship,and we always support each other.
Unit 4 Problems and advice
In this unit, you will learn about some teenagers’ problems.
Reading
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Many newspapers and magazines have an advice page. People write to ask for help with their problems. The following Internet posts were written by four teenagers to an online newspaper.
Anna : I’m worried about my friend Jolin . She wants to be a model and
She’s thin , but she thinks she’s fat. She’s always on a diet. She’s
getting too thin , but whenever I talk to her about this ,she gets
angry .How can I help her ?
Peter : I went out with a group of friends yesterday . We saw a lady lying
the street .She looked very sick . My friends made jokes about her
and laughed. Though I wanted to help her , my friends told me not
to. It was awful of them to laugh at her, and I regret not saying
anything . I feel ashamed of myself .What should I do in this
situation?
Simon : I’ve just started wearing braces, but I hate them. I don’t see any
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advantage in wearing them . My friends all laugh at me and say
bad things about me . I feel embarrassed when I smile or open my
mouth. The braces hurt my teeth ,and it’s difficult for me to eat . I
feel it was a mistake for my mother to make me wear these ugly
braces. What do you suggest?
Julie :I have to share a room with my seven-year-old sister, and she’s
driving me mad.! She has a habit of playing the piano when I’m
studying, and she always takes my things without telling me. I try to
keep the room tidy , but she always makes a mess . I love my sister ,
but sometimes she’s so annoying! What should I do ?
Unit 5 Action!
In this unit, you will learn about television programmes and the entertainment industry.
Reading
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SURPRISE AT THE SUDIO
“Five minute to go,”shouted the director.”Is everyone ready?”
“I’m glad that I’m not one of the contestant!”Denise said,”I/m not that brave.”
‘Oh,I’d love to be a contestant,”said Angela.
The three contestants were sitting at their desks on the stage and waiting,The hot lights were shining down upon them.Suddenly one of them passed out and fell across her desk.
A cameraman helped the woman off the stage.
The director hurried down from the control room above.”We need another contestant,”he shouted.”Who among you wants to be on TV?”
Angela raise her hand.”You’re on!”the director shouted.He led her onto the stage,and a make-up artist rushed forward.She quickly put make-up on Angela’s face and brushed her hair.
“Ten seconds,”shouted the director.
“It’s time for Travel Quiz,and here’s your host,Lester Li!”said a loud voice.Lester Li ran out onto the stage.The quiz show began.
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Although Angela was not prepared,she seemed relaxed and did really well.She answered the questions with no problems and was soon ahead of the other two contestants.
Twenty-five minutes later, Angela just had o answer six more questions to beat the other contestants and to win the prize.
Denise was so excited that she could hardly keep still.Though the questions were getting more and more difficult,Angela kept getting them right.Soon there was just a single question between Angela and victory.
“And finally, where’s Big Ben?”asked Lester.
“In England,”replied Angela.
“Correct!”shouted Lester.”You’re tonight’s lucky winner.You’ve won tonight’s prize-a trip for two to the lovely city of Paris!”
U6 Healthy diet
In this unit, you will lean about people’s views on different kinds of food.
Reading
What’s a balanced diet
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Doris and Samuel are having dinner in a restaurant.
Samuel : I think I’ll have a hamburger ,some chocolate cake and a large cola . How does that
sound to you ?
Doris: That sounds terrible ! I’ll have a chicken sandwich ,a salad , an apple and a glass of lemon
tea . I’ve decided to stay away from fried food and soft drinks .
Samuel : Since when?
Doris : Since I had my medical examination . The doctor said that I needed to lose a bit of weight
by avoiding fat, oil and sugar . He also stated that it’s necessary for me to have a more
balanced diet .
Samuel : What’s a balanced diet ?
Doris : A balanced diet means having different kinds of healthy food every day. Research shows
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that each day you should have plenty of fruit , vegetables and grain products such as
noodles and bread . And, in general you should have fewer dairy products and eggs , and
less meat.
Samuel : But I believe my diet is balanced .
Doris : Really ? Do you remember what you had today ?
Samuel : Oh, the usual things . For breakfast , I had fried eggs and a large cup of coffee with a lot
of milk and sugar . Then I treated myself to some ice cream for a snack .
Doris : And for lunch?
Samuel : For lunch , I had six chicken wings and a cola .
Doris: I don’t understand how that is a balanced diet !
Samuel : Well, I have many different kinds of food every day .
Doris : But all of these kinds of food are unhealthy for you .
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Samuel : OK , you’re right . I’ll change my diet…tomorrow . Here comes my hamburger and
chocolate cake!
Unit 7 The Adventure of Tom Sawyer
In this unit, you will learn about Mark Twain and his famous stories.
Reading
Miss Liu wanted to encourage her students to read famous books, so she showed them this humorous story from a novel called The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain.
Tom Sawyer paints the fence
On Saturday morning,every boy in town was happy,except Tom Sawyer.Tom’s aunt gave him a tesk of painting their fence.It was 30 yards long and three yards high.He painted one board and surveyed his progress,and then he sat down to have a rest.
Tom began to think of the games that he wanted to play.He knew t he boys who were free would soon come along and make fun of him.Just then,he had an idea.He picked up his brush and went back to work.
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Ben Rogers came along the road.He was singing happily and carrying an apple.
“I’m going swimming,”said Ben. work,don’t you?What a pity!”
“Do you want to come?Oh,you have to
“Work?”said Tom. “This isn’t work.I’m enjoying myself.Does a boy get a chance to paint a fence like this every day?”Then he went on painting.Ben watched Tom in silence.He became more and more interested.After a while,he said, “Tom,will you let me do some painting?”
Tom said, “No,Ben,I can’t.Aunt Polly warned me to do it well.I’m the only person that can do it right.”
“Oh,please,Tom,”said Ben. “I can do it.I’ll be really careful.I’ll give you half my apple.Wait,I’ll give you all of it.”
“That’s a deal,”said Tom. “But you must be careful.”
Tom gave Ben his brush with worry on his face but joy in his heart.He sat down again and started to eat the apple.
When Ben got tired,Billy Fisher was waiting.He gave Tom a kite for the chance to paint.Then Johnny Miller offered him two toy soldiers.
Soon Tom had got many new toys,and the fence got three coats of paint.Aunt
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Polly was so pleased that she gave Tom a big apple!
Unit 8 Surprise endings
In this unit, you will read some short stories by O. Henry.
Reading
The gifts
by O. Henry
One dollar and eighty-seven cents. That was all. Three times Della counted it. One dollar and eighty-seven cents. And the nest day would be Christmas .She could not afford a present,so she sat down and cried.
Jim and Della had two possessions which they were both proud of.One was Jim’s gold watch that was from his father and his grandfather.The other was Della’s beautiful hair.It fell about her, and reached below her knee.
Della put on her old brown jacket and her old brown hat.Then she went out of the door and down the stairs to the street.
She stopped at a store.the sign in front of the store read”Hair goods”.
“Will you buy my hair?”asked Della.
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“Twenty dollars,” he woman said.
Then Della searched through the stores looking for a present for Jim.
She found it at last.It was a watch chain.The bill was twenty-one dollars.
At seven o’clock,the coffee was made and dinner was ready.
Jim was never late.Della heard his stepson stairs.
Then door opened and Jim walked in. He stopped inside the door.His eyes were fixed on Della,and there was an expression in them that she could not read.
“Jim,”she cried,”don’t look at me that way.I sold my hair to buy you a Christmas present.”
Jim drew a box from his pocket and put it on the table.
Della opened it.There lay the set of combs that she had always wanted.Now they were hers,but her hair was gone.
She smiled and held out Jim’s present.” I hunted all over town to find it.Give me your watch.I ant to see how it looks on it.”
Instead of obeying,Jim sat down,put his hands behind his head smiled.
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“Della,” he said,”I sold the watch to get money to buy your combs.”
词汇，词组表
Unit 1
golden crown Olympics agreement confirmation pot doubt real seem solve 金的 王冠 奥运会 同意 证实 罐 不能肯定 真的 好像 解决
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Fill bowl displace less metal certain prison boxing racing wrestling hit brave punctuation 装满
碗
取代
（与不可数名词连用）较少的；
金属
确定的
监狱
拳击（运动）
赛马（运动）
摔跤（运动）
（用手或器具）击；打
勇敢的；无畏的
标点符号
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correct 准确无误的
mistake 错误
（be）happy with （对某人或事物）满意的
fill…with 用 ……把……装满
run over 溢出
send…to prison 把…关进监狱
make sure 确保
Unit 2
mind 聪明人
astronomer 天文学家
genius 天才
consider 认为
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sense 理解力
humour 幽默
invitation 邀请
theory university pleasure avoid lecture tonight audience trust seat applause 学说
（综合性）大学
乐事
避免
讲座
在今夜
观众
信任
座位
鼓掌
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pale 苍白的
achievement 成就
universe 宇宙
philosopher 哲学家
obey 服从
reduce 减少
exactly 精确地
action （故事、戏剧等中的）情节
sense of humour 幽默感
let…down 使……失望
by heart 单凭记忆
take a seat 坐下
without difficultly 轻而易举
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join in 参加
have no idea 丝毫不知道
(be）in trouble 倒霉
play a joke on sb.跟某人开玩笑
turning point 转折点
a series of 一系列
Unit 3
meal 一顿饭
share 把自己的想法（或经历）告诉某人
decision 决定
possessions 个人财产
expect 要求
aboard 在国外
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business 商务
personal 个人的
set 安排
daughter 女儿
mind 介意
fashionable 流行的
fashion 流行款式
out of date 过时的
iron （用烫斗）烫
event 公开活动
suppose （根据所知）认为
either （用于否定词组后）也
relationship 关系
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invite 邀请
cost 需付费
type 类型
help with 帮着做
(be）on business 出差
have no interest in 对……没有兴趣Unit 4
online 在线的
model 模特儿
diet 规定饮食
though 虽然
awful 很坏的
regret 懊悔
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ashamed 惭愧
situation 情况
braces （儿童）牙箍
hate 厌恶
advantage 优势
embarrassed 尴尬的
suggest 建议
mad 很生气
mess 杂乱
annoying 使生气的
fail 不及格
careless 粗心造成的
comment 评论
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request 要求
polite 有礼貌的
none 没有一个
exam 考试
（be）on a diet 节食
laugh at 嘲笑
feel ashamed 对…感到惭愧
drive sb. mad 让某人受不了
make a mess 搞到一塌糊涂
out of place 格格不入
none of one‘s business 与某人无关
hear from 收到某人的信件
Unit 5
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praise 赞扬
view 看
script director make-up artist studio contestant upon among onto forward second 广播
导演
化妆
艺术家
演播室
比赛者
在…上
在…中
向
向前秒
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relaxed 放松的
ahead of 领先
beat 打败
still 平静的
single 仅有一个的victory 胜利
England 英格兰
lucky 幸运的
news 新闻报道
survey 调查
floor plan 楼层平面图talent show 达人秀
pass out 昏迷
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keep still 保持静止
emergency exit 紧急出口
on weekdays 在工作日（周一至周五）
Unit 6
preference 偏爱
review 评价
bean 豆
beef 牛肉
product 产品
protein 蛋白质
hamburger 汉堡包
cola 可乐
sandwich 三明治
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salad medical fat sugar state necessary research plenty usual coffee treat customer title 色拉
医疗的
脂肪
食糖
说明
必须的
研究
大量
通常的
咖啡
买
顾客
题目
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service 服务
serve 提供
seat 座位
pound 英镑
pie 果馅饼
chip 炸薯条
seat 就坐
a balanced diet 均衡饮食
dairy product 乳制品
stay away from 离开
fried food 油炸食品
soft drink 软饮料
medical examination 体格检查
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lose weight 减肥
plenty of 大量
in general 通常
treat oneself to sth. 给自己买某物
（be）prepared to do sth. 愿意做某事
Unit 7
adventure 冒险;冒险经历
novel （长篇）小说
frog 蛙；青蛙
congratulation 祝贺；恭贺
sympathy 同情
steamboat 汽船；轮船
steam 蒸汽动力；蒸汽
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writer 作家
humorous 滑稽有趣的；有幽默感的
fence task yard board survey progress rest pity silence while careful 栅栏；篱笆
任务；工作
码（长度单位）
木板
查看；审视
进展
休息时间
遗憾；可惜
沉默；缄默
一段时间；一会儿 小心；谨慎
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deal 交易
coat 涂料层；覆盖层
celebrated 著名的；闻名的
lead 铅
plot 故事情节
lazy 懒惰的
pretend 假装；佯装
have a rest 休息一下
think of 想象到
come along 出现
what a pity 真可惜
go on doing 不停地做
in silence 沉默地
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after a while 过了一会儿
turn sth. over 使翻转
trick sb.into doing sth.诱使某人做某事
Unit 8
gift 礼物
graduation 毕业典礼
cent 分；分币
count 计算（或清点）总数
afford 买得起
present 礼物
knee 膝；膝盖
sign 招牌；标牌
goods 商品；货色
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search 搜寻；查找
chain 链子
bill 账单
step 脚步声
draw （drew，drawn）掏出
set 一套；一组
comb （作为装饰物的）发插；梳子
accuse 控告；控诉
America 美洲
wife 妻子
album 相册；影集
note 笔记；目录
look for 寻找；寻求
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at last 终于；最终
fix…on 集中（目光、注意力等）于
hold out 递出
（be）accused of… 被控告……；被指责……
under the name （of）… 用……名字；以……假名
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