人教新目标版八年级上册英语Unit 8 Let's Communicate!课文音频

UNIT 8 Let's Communicate! 翻译：第八单元 让我们沟通吧！

BIG Question: What makes good communication? 翻译：大问题：什么是良好的沟通？

SECTION A How do we communicate? 翻译：A部分 我们如何沟通？

1b Listen to the conversations and complete the table. 翻译：1b 听对话并完成表格。

Conversation 1 翻译：对话一

Dad: Hello? 翻译：爸爸：喂？

Jim: Hi Dad, I have a rehearsal after school. Can you pick me up later? 翻译：吉姆：嗨爸爸，我放学后有一场排练。你能晚点来接我吗？

Dad: Sure. When does it end? 翻译：爸爸：当然可以。什么时候结束？

Jim: We'll finish at 7:00 p. m. if it's on time. Can you pick me up at 7:15? 翻译：吉姆：如果准时的话，我们晚上七点结束。你能七点十五分来接我吗？

Dad: OK. If everything goes well, I'll see you at 7:15. If the traffic is too bad, you'll have to wait for a few minutes. 翻译：爸爸：好的。如果一切顺利，我七点十五分见你。如果交通太堵，你可能得等几分钟。

Jim: Got it. I'll wait for you at the school gate. Bye! 翻译：吉姆：知道了。我会在学校门口等你。再见！

Dad: Bye! 翻译：爸爸：再见！

Conversation 2 翻译：对话二

Emma: Grandpa, can you see me? Welcome to People's Park! Let me use the camera to show you around. 翻译：埃玛：爷爷，您能看到我吗？欢迎来到人民公园！我用摄像头带您四处看看吧。

Grandpa: Hello! Yes, I can see you and the park. Oh, people are singing and dancing. They seem happy. 翻译：爷爷：你好！我能看到你和公园。哦，人们在唱歌跳舞，看起来很开心。

Emma: Yeah. Many people come here to exercise and relax. 翻译：埃玛：是啊，很多人来这儿锻炼、放松。

Grandpa: If I visit China this year, I will go to the park with you. It seems fun and lively. 翻译：爷爷：如果我今年去中国，一定和你去这个公园，看起来又有趣又热闹。

Emma: Great! If you can make it, I'll show you around the city and let you taste all the yummy local food. 翻译：埃玛：太好啦！要是您能来，我带您逛逛这座城市，尝尝所有好吃的当地美食。

Grandpa: Wonderful! 翻译：爷爷：太棒了！

1c Listen again and answer the questions. 翻译：1c 再听一遍并回答问题。

Conversation 1 翻译：对话一

Dad: Hello? 翻译：爸爸：喂？

Jim: Hi Dad, I have a rehearsal after school. Can you pick me up later? 翻译：吉姆：嗨爸爸，我放学后有一场排练。你能晚点来接我吗？

Dad: Sure. When does it end? 翻译：爸爸：当然可以。什么时候结束？

Jim: We'll finish at 7:00 p. m. if it's on time. Can you pick me up at 7:15? 翻译：吉姆：如果准时的话，我们晚上七点结束。你能七点十五分来接我吗？

Dad: OK. If everything goes well, I'll see you at 7:15. If the traffic is too bad, you'll have to wait for a few minutes. 翻译：爸爸：好的。如果一切顺利，我七点十五分见你。如果交通太堵，你可能得等几分钟。

Jim: Got it. I'll wait for you at the school gate. Bye! 翻译：吉姆：知道了。我会在学校门口等你。再见！

Dad: Bye! 翻译：爸爸：再见！

Conversation 2 翻译：对话二

Emma: Grandpa, can you see me? Welcome to People's Park! Let me use the camera to show you around. 翻译：埃玛：爷爷，您能看到我吗？欢迎来到人民公园！我用摄像头带您四处看看吧。

Grandpa: Hello! Yes, I can see you and the park. Oh, people are singing and dancing. They seem happy. 翻译：爷爷：你好！我能看到你和公园。哦，人们在唱歌跳舞，看起来很开心。

Emma: Yeah. Many people come here to exercise and relax. 翻译：埃玛：是啊，很多人来这儿锻炼、放松。

Grandpa: If I visit China this year, I will go to the park with you. It seems fun and lively. 翻译：爷爷：如果我今年去中国，一定和你去这个公园，看起来又有趣又热闹。

Emma: Great! If you can make it, I'll show you around the city and let you taste all the yummy local food. 翻译：埃玛：太好啦！要是您能来，我带您逛逛这座城市，尝尝所有好吃的当地美食。

Grandpa: Wonderful! 翻译：爷爷：太棒了！

Pronunciation 翻译：发音

1 Listen and repeat. 翻译：1 听录音并跟读。

/-pl/ 翻译：

apple 翻译：苹果

people 翻译：人

/-bl/ 翻译：

able 翻译：能够

possible 翻译：可能的

/-kl/ 翻译：

uncle 翻译：叔叔

article 翻译：文章

/-gl/ 翻译：

eagle 翻译：老鹰

single 翻译：单个的

/-tl/ 翻译：

little 翻译：小的

hospital 翻译：医院

/-dl/ 翻译：

middle 翻译：中间的

noodle 翻译：面条

/-fn/ 翻译：

often 翻译：常常

soften 翻译：软化

/-vn/ 翻译：

even 翻译：甚至

seven 翻译：七

/-sn/ 翻译：

listen 翻译：听

person 翻译：人

/-zn/ 翻译：

cousin 翻译：表（堂）兄弟姐妹

reason 翻译：原因

/-tn/ 翻译：

certain 翻译：必然的

Britain 翻译：不列颠

/-dn/ 翻译：

garden 翻译：花园

pardon 翻译：原谅

2 Listen and read. Notice the linking, stress, intonation, and pauses. 翻译：2 听录音并阅读。注意连读、重音、语调及停顿。

If you ʹgive a ʹcat some milk, | she will beʹcome your friend. 翻译：如果你给一只猫喂些牛奶，她会成为你的朋友。

If she beʹcomes your friend, | she will ʹprobably ʹfollow you everywhere. 翻译：如果她成为你的朋友，她很可能会到处跟着你。

If she ʹfollows you everywhere, | she may ʹwant to ʹplay games with you. 翻译：如果她到处跟着你，她可能会想和你玩游戏。

If you ʹplay ʹgames with her, | you might ʹget ʹtired. 翻译：如果你和她玩游戏，你可能会累。

And if you ʹget ʹtired | and beʹgin to sleep, | she might ʹwake you ʹup | and ʹask for ʹmore milk! 翻译：而如果你累了并开始睡觉，她可能会把你叫醒，然后要更多牛奶！

2a Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks. 翻译：2a 听对话并填空。

Professor, thanks for the helpful speech on communication. I have a question. Sometimes my friends and I argue but don't know how to make up. What's the best way to communicate in this situation? 翻译：教授，感谢您关于沟通的演讲，很有帮助。我有一个问题。有时我和朋友会吵架，但不知道如何和好。在这种情况下，最好的沟通方式是什么？

If you want to solve the problem, a face-to-face talk usually works the best. 翻译：如果你想解决问题，面对面交谈通常效果最好。

I understand, but meeting in person is not always easy. 翻译：我理解，但见面并不总是那么容易。

If you can't meet, just call your friend. Some of you may prefer texting, but it takes longer and can make things worse if you're not careful with your words. 翻译：如果无法见面，就给朋友打电话。你们中有些人可能更喜欢发短信，但这会花费更长时间，而且如果不注意措辞，可能会让事情变得更糟。

But what if we argue more over the phone? 翻译：但如果我们在电话里吵得更厉害怎么办？

If you stay calm and say sorry, it will help. If it is still hard to talk, take a break. Meet when you're both ready. 翻译：如果你保持冷静并道歉，会有帮助。如果仍然难以交谈，就先休息一下。等你们都准备好了再见面。

I'll call and try to meet. Because friendship is important. Thanks for the advice! 翻译：我会打电话并尝试见面。因为友谊很重要。谢谢您的建议！

You're welcome. 翻译：不客气。

2d Listen to the conversation. Then role-play it. 翻译：2d 听对话，然后分角色表演。

Jason: Professor, thanks for the helpful speech on communication. I have a question. Sometimes my friends and I argue but don't know how to make up. What's the best way to communicate in this situation? 翻译：贾森：教授，感谢您关于沟通的演讲，很有帮助。。我有一个问题。有时我和朋友会吵架，但不知道如何和好。在这种情况下，最好的沟通方式是什么？

Professor: If you want to solve the problem, a face-to-face talk usually works the best. 翻译：教授：如果你想解决问题，面对面交谈通常效果最好。

Jason: I understand, but meeting in person is not always easy. 翻译：贾森：我理解，但见面并不总是那么容易。

Professor: If you can't meet, just call your friend. Some of you may prefer texting, but it takes longer and can make things worse if you're not careful with your words. 翻译：教授：如果无法见面，就给朋友打电话。你们中有些人可能更喜欢发短信，但这会花费更长时间，而且如果不注意措辞，可能会让事情变得更糟。

Jason: But what if we argue more over the phone? 翻译：贾森：但如果我们在电话里吵得更厉害怎么办？

Professor: If you stay calm and say sorry, it will help. If it is still hard to talk, take a break. Meet when you're both ready. 翻译：教授：如果你保持冷静并道歉，会有帮助。如果仍然难以交谈，就先休息一下。等你们都准备好了再见面。

Jason: I'll call and try to meet. Because friendship is important. Thanks for the advice! 翻译：贾森：我会打电话并尝试见面。因为友谊很重要。谢谢您的建议！

Professor: You're welcome. 翻译：教授：不客气。

Grammar Focus 翻译：语法聚焦

3a Read the sentences. Find more sentences with if-clauses in Section A. 翻译：3a 阅读句子。在A部分找到更多包含if从句的句子。

If you want to solve the problem, a face-to-face talk usually works the best. 翻译：如果你想解决问题，面对面交谈通常效果最好。

Texting can make things worse if you're not careful with your words. 翻译：如果你不小心措辞，发短信可能会让事情变得更糟。

If the rehearsal ends at 7:00 p.m., I'll pick you up at 7:15 p.m. 翻译：如果排练在晚上七点结束，我会在七点十五分来接你。

If you stay calm and say sorry, it will help. 翻译：如果你保持冷静并道歉，这会有帮助。

If I go there, I will try all the delicious local food. 翻译：如果我去那里，我会尝试所有当地的美味食物。

SECTION B How can we communicate better? 翻译：B部分 我们如何能更好地沟通？

1b Read the text. Who did the author write this text for? 翻译：1b 阅读文本。作者写这篇文本是为了谁？

How to Make a Better Conversation 翻译：如何进行更好的对话

Do you get nervous when you talk to someone? Do you find it hard to have a conversation with a stranger? 翻译：和别人交谈时你会紧张吗？你觉得和陌生人聊天很困难吗？

If you have such worries, it is time for you to learn some more conversation skills. Here are some tips for making better conversations. 翻译：如果你有这样的烦恼，是时候学习更多对话技巧了。以下是一些进行更好对话的建议。

1. Listen carefully and show interest in others. One of the most important things is to listen to the person you speak to. 翻译：一、认真倾听并展现对他人的兴趣。最重要的事情之一就是倾听与你交谈的人。

If you are a good listener, you will find some good points to ask questions about. 翻译：如果你是一个好的倾听者，你会发现一些好的切入点来提问。

For example, if someone tells you their hobby and you can ask questions about it, they will surely be happy to continue the conversation. 翻译：例如，如果有人告诉你他们的爱好，你可以就此提问，他们肯定会很乐意继续交谈。

2. Choose the right topic. Some of the best topics might be the weather, sports, music, films, food, or travel. 翻译：二、选择合适的话题。一些最佳话题可能是天气、体育、音乐、电影、美食或旅行。

However, it is impolite to ask someone's age, weight, or other personal information. Also, if you don't agree with others, don't argue with them. Just move on to another topic. 翻译：然而，询问别人的年龄、体重或其他个人信息是不礼貌的。此外，如果你不同意别人的观点，不要与他们争论，换一个话题即可。

3. Be honest and sincere. If you have no idea of a subject, just say 'I don't know much about it.' 翻译：三、保持诚实与真诚。如果你对某个话题不了解，直接说“我对此了解不多”。

If you want to make the other person happy, mention his or her strong points. But don't just pretend to be nice, because people can find out you are not telling the truth. 翻译：如果你想让对方开心，可以提及他或她的优点。但不要只是假装友好，因为人们能发现你没有说真话。

4. Pay attention to your body language. Sometimes it is just as important as your words. 翻译：四、注意你的肢体语言。有时它和你的言语一样重要。

Don't be nervous. Stand up straight, smile, and be yourself—you have a lot to offer. 翻译：不要紧张，站直，微笑，做你自己——你有很多闪光点可以展现。

If you really work at it, you will find having conversations much easier. 翻译：如果你真正努力去做，你会发现与人交谈变得容易得多。

3a Read an invitation letter for an event. Underline the date, time, place, and topic of the speech. 翻译：3a 阅读一场活动的邀请信。在日期、时间、地点和演讲主题下画线。

Minghua Middle School 翻译：明华中学

10 December 2024 翻译：2024年12月10日

Dear Professor Jones, 翻译：尊敬的琼斯教授：

We would like to invite you to give a speech at our Education Talk event. 翻译：我们想邀请您在我们的“教育对话”活动中发表演讲。

The event will take place at 9 a. m. on 10th January. If you are able to attend the event, we will cover all your travel and hotel costs. 翻译：活动将于一月十日上午九点举行。如果您能参加，我们将承担您的所有交通费和住宿费。

The event is an excellent opportunity for students, parents, and teachers to hear new opinions and ideas. 翻译：本次活动是学生、家长和教师聆听新观点和想法的绝佳机会。

If you can spare the time to give a speech on teenagers' communication skills, we are sure the students will benefit a lot from you. 翻译：如果您能抽出时间，以青少年沟通技巧为主题发表演讲，我们相信学生将受益匪浅。

We are looking forward to your reply. If you have any special needs, please let us know. It would be a great honour to have you speak at our school. 翻译：期待您的回复。如有任何特殊需求，请告知我们。若您能在我校演讲，将是我们的莫大荣幸。

Yours sincerely, 翻译：您诚挚的，