鲁教版五四制七年级英语下册课文(3).doc

Unit 1Do you want to watch a game show?Section A 2dGrace：What did you do in class today，Sarah?Sarah：We had a discussion about TV shows.My classmates like game shows and sports shows.Grace：Oh，I cant stand them.I love soap operas.I like to follow the story and see what happens next.Sarah：Well，I dont mind soap operas.But my favorite TV shows are the news and talk shows.Grace：Theyre boring!Sarah：Well，they may not be very exciting，but you can expect to learn a lot from them.I hope to be a TV reporter one day.,Section B 2bWhen people say “culture”，we think of art and history.But one very famous symbol in American culture is a cartoon.We all know and love the black mouse with two large round earsMickey Mouse.Over 80 years ago，he first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie.When this cartoon came out in New York on November 18,1928，it was the first cartoon with sound and music.The man behind Mickey was Walt Disney.He became very rich and successful.In the 1930s，he made 87 cartoons with Mickey.Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so popular.One of the main reasons is that Mickey was like a common man，but he always tried to face any danger.In his early films，Mickey was unlucky and had many problems such as losing his house or girlfriend，Minnie.However，he was always ready to try his best.People went to the cinema to see the “little man” win.Most of them wanted to be like Mickey.On November 18,1978，Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.People today expect to see more than just a little mouse fighting bad guys，but many still know who he is.Who has a pair of ears more famous than Mickeys？,Unit 2Im going to study computer science.Section A 2dAndy：What are you reading，Ken?Ken：The Old Man and the Sea by Hemingway.Andy：Wow，now I know why youre so good at writing stories.Ken：Yes，I want to be a writer.Andy：Really？How are you going to become a writer?Ken：Well，Im going to keep on writing stories，of course.What do you want to be?Andy：My parents want me to be a doctor，but Im not sure about that.Ken：Well，dont worry.Not everyone knows what they want to be.Just make sure you try your best.Then you can be anything you want!Andy：Yes，youre right.,Section B 2b1Do you know what a resolution is？Its a kind of promise.Most of the time，we make promises to other people.(“Mom，I promise Im going to tidy my room when I get back from school.”)However，promises you make to yourself are resolutions，and the most common kind is New Years resolutions.The_start_of_the_year_is_often_a_time_for_making_resolutions.When we make resolutions at the beginning of the year，we hope that we are going to improve our lives.Some people write down their resolutions and plans for the coming year.This helps them to remember their resolutions.How_about_you_will_you_make_any_next_year?2There are different kinds of resolutions.Some are about physical health.For example，some people promise themselves they are going to start an exercise program or eat less fast food.Many resolutions have to do with selfimprovement.These are about making yourself a better person. Some people might say they are going to take up a hobby like painting or taking photos，or learn to play the guitar.Some resolutions have to do with better planning，like making a weekly plan for schoolwork.For example，a student may have to find more time to study.3Although there are differences，most resolutions have one thing in common.People hardly ever keep them！There are good reasons for this.Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficult to keep.Sometimes people just forget about them.For this reason，some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions！Others tell their family and friends about their wishes and plans.,Unit 3Will people have robots?Section A 2dNick：What are you reading，Jill?Jill：Its a book about the future.Nick：Sounds cool.So what will the future be like?Jill：Well，cities will be more crowded and polluted.There will be fewer trees and the environment will be in great danger.Nick：That sounds bad！Will we have to move to other planets?Jill：Maybe.But I want to live on the earth.Nick：Me，too.Then what can we do?Jill：We can use less water and plant more trees.Everyone should play a part in saving the earth.,Section B 2bDo You Think You Will Have Your Own Robot?When we watch movies about the future，we sometimes see robots.They are usually just like human servants.They help with the housework and do jobs like working in dirty or dangerous places.Today there are already robots working in factories.For example，they can help to build cars，and they do simple jobs over and over again.Fewer people will do such jobs in the future because they are boring，but robots will never get bored.Some scientists believe that there will be more robots in the future.However，they agree it may take hundreds of years.Scientists are now trying to make robots look like humans and do the same things as us.Some robots in Japan can even walk and dance.These kinds of robots are fun to watch.But scientist James White thinks that it will be difficult for a robot to do the same things as a person.For example，its easy for children to wake up and know where they are.Mr.White thinks that robots wont be able to do this，but some scientists disagree.They think that robots will even be able to talk like humans in 25 to 50 years.New robots will have many different shapes.Some will look like humans，and others might look like snakes.If buildings fall down with people inside，snake robots will be able to help look for people under the buildings.That may not seem possible now，but computers and rockets seemed impossible 100 years ago.We never know what will happen in the future！Unit 4How do you make a banana milk shake?Section A 2dAnna：Sam，I want to make Russian soup for a party on Saturday.Can you tell me how?Sam：Sure.First，buy some beef，one cabbage，four carrots，three potatoes，five tomatoes and one onion.Then，cut up the vegetables.Anna：Whats next?Sam：Next，put the beef，carrots and potatoes into a pot and add some water.After that，cook them for 30 minutes.Then，add the cabbage，tomatoes and onion and cook for another 10 minutes.Anna：OK，thats it?Sam：No，one more thing.Finally，dont forget to add some salt.,Section B 2bThanksgiving in the United StatesIn most countries，people usually eat traditional food on special holidays.A special day in the United States is Thanksgiving.There are many reasons for this special day.For some people，it is a time to give thanks for food in the autumn.So it is always on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States.At this time，people also remember the first travelers from England who came to live in America about 500 years ago.These travelers had a long，hard winter，and many of them died.In the next autumn，they gave thanks for life and food in their new home.These days，most Americans still celebrate this idea of giving thanks by having a big meal at home with their family.The main dish of this meal is almost always turkey，a large bird.Making a turkey dinnerHere is one way to make turkey for a Thanksgiving dinner.First，mix together some bread pieces，onions，salt and pepper.Next，fill the turkey with this bread mix.Then，put the turkey in a hot oven and cook it for a few hours.When it is ready，place the turkey on a large plate and cover it with gravy.Finally，cut the turkey into thin pieces and eat the meat with vegetables like carrots and potatoes.,Unit 5Can you come to my party？Section A 2dJeff：Hey，Nick，can you come to my house on Saturday？My cousin Sam from Xian is going to be here.Nick：Oh，Sam！I remember we went bike riding together last fall when he visited you.Jeff：Yes，thats right.Nick：Id love to come，but Im afraid I cant.I have an exam on Monday so I must prepare for it.Jeff：Thats really too bad！Oh，but Sam isnt leaving until next Wednesday.Can you hang out with us on Monday night？Nick：Sure！Catch you on Monday！Section B 2bHi David，What a great idea！I really like Ms.Steen a lot.She helped me to improve my English so much.Im sad to see her go，and this party is the best way to say “Thank you and goodbye.” I can help to buy some of the food and drinks.I can also help to bring Ms.Steen to the party.I already have a great idea about how to do that. He WeiHi David，Thanks so much for planning this.Id love to come to the party，but Im not available.My family is taking a trip to Wuhan at the end of this month to visit my aunt and uncle.However，Id still be glad to help out with any of the party preparations，like planning the games.Let me know if you need my help. JakeDear classmates，As Im sure you know by now，our favorite teacher，Ms.Steen，is leaving soon to go back to the US.Were very sad that shes leaving because she is a fun teacher.To show how much were going to miss her，lets have a surprise party for her next Friday the 28th!Can you come to the party？If so，can you help with any of these things?Please tell me by this Friday.1) Buy food and drinks. 2) Think of games to play. 3) Prepare things we need for the games(glue，paper，pens，.)4)Bring Ms.Steen to the party without telling her so that she can be surprised.I look forward to hearing from you all.DavidSection B 3aDear Parents，I would like to invite you to the opening of our new library at No.9 High School.The opening will be on the morning of Wednesday，January 8th at 9：00.After this，you can enjoy our school concert.Then lunch will be in the school hall at 12：00.Please dress smartly.I would also like to invite each parent to bring one book as a gift for the new library.Please reply in writing to this invitation by Friday，December 20th.Larry SmithHeadmasterUnit 6If you go to the party，youll have a great time!Section A 2dJeff：Hey，Ben.For the party next week，should we ask people to bring food?Ben：No，lets order food from a restaurant.If we ask people to bring food，theyll just bring potato chips and chocolate because theyll be too lazy to cook.Jeff：OK.For the games，do you think we should give people some small gifts if they win?Ben：I think thats a great idea！If we do that，more people will want to play the games.Jeff：Yes，the games will be more exciting，too.,Section B 2baIf people have problems，they should get advice from an expert.bIf people have problems，they should talk to other people.cIf people have problems，they should try to keep them to themselves.Students these days often have a lot of worries：Sometimes they have problems with their schoolwork，and sometimes with their friends.What can they do about this？Some people believe the worst thing is to do nothing.Laura Mills，a teenager from London，agrees.“Problems and worries are normal in life，” says Laura.“But I think talking to someone helps a lot.Unless we talk to someone，well certainly feel worse.”Laura once lost her wallet，and worried for days.She was afraid to tell her parents about it.She even walked three miles to school each day because she didnt have any money.She just kept thinking，“If I tell my parents，theyll be angry！” In the end，she talked to her parents and they were really understanding.Her dad said he sometimes made careless mistakes himself.They got her a new wallet and asked her to be more careful.“I will always remember to share my problems in the future！” Laura says.Robert Hunt advises students about common problems.He feels the same way as Laura.“It is best not to run away from our problems.We should always try to solve them.” He thinks the first step is to find someone you trust to talk to.This person doesnt need to be an expert like himself.Students often forget that their parents have more experience than them，and are always there to help them.In English，we say that sharing a problem is like cutting it in half.So youre halfway to solving a problem just by talking to someone about it！,Unit 7 Whats the matter?Mandy:Lisa，are you OK?Lisa：I have a headache and I cant move my neck.What should I do?Should I take my temperature? Mandy:No,it doesnt sound like you have a fever.What did you on eht eweekend?Lisa： I played computer games all weekend.Mandy:Thats probably why.You need to take breaks away from the computer.Lisa： Yeah,I think I sat in the same way for too long without moving.Mandy:I think you should lie down and rest.If your head and neck still hurt tomorrow, then go to a doctor.Lisa：OK.Thanks ,Mandy.He lost His Arm But Is Still ClimbingAron 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 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 five days and hoped that someone would find him. But when his water ran out, he knew that he would have to do something to save his own life. He wasnt 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 wouldnt lose too much blood. After that, he climbed down the mountain to find help, After losing his arm, he wrote a book called Between a Rock and Hard Place. This means being in a difficult situation that you cant seem to get out of. In this book, Aron tells of the importance of making good decisions, and of being in control of ones life. His love for mountain climbing 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 8 Ill help to clean up the city park?Helen: Hi, Tom. Im making some plans to work in an old peoples home this summer.Tom: Really? I did that last summerHelen: Oh, what did they ask you to help out with?Tom: Mmm things like reading the newspaper to the old people or just talking to them The told me stories about the past and how things used to be.Helen: That sounds interesting.Tom: Yeah, a lot of old people are lonely. We should listen to them and care for them.Helen: Youre right. I mean, were all going to be old one day, too.Ill send you a photo of luckyDear Miss Li,Id like to thank you for giving money to “Animal Helpers”, Im sure you know that this group was set up to help peop