鲁教版五四制七年级下册英语Unit 6 Let's Communicate!课文音频

UNIT 6 Let's Communicate! 翻译：第六单元 让我们交流吧！

BIG Question 翻译：大问题

What makes good communication? 翻译：良好的沟通需要什么？

In this unit, you will 翻译：在本单元中，你将

discover different forms of communication. 翻译：探索不同的交流方式。

describe how people communicate with others. 翻译：描述人们如何与他人沟通。

talk about real situations in the present and predictions for the future. 翻译：谈论当下的实际情况以及对未来的预测。

find ways to improve your communication skills. 翻译：寻找提升沟通技巧的方法。

Look and share 翻译：观察并分享

What forms of communication can you see in the photo? 翻译：你能在这张照片里看到哪些交流方式？

Why do you think they choose the forms of communication? 翻译：你认为他们为什么会选择这些交流方式？

SECTION A 翻译：A部分

How do we communicate? 翻译：我们如何沟通？

How do you communicate with others? 翻译：你如何与他人沟通？

Match the phrases with the pictures. 翻译：将短语与图片匹配起来。

______ talk face to face 翻译：______ 面对面交谈

______ send text messages 翻译：______ 发短信

______ make a video call 翻译：______ 打视频电话

______ send emails 翻译：______ 发电子邮件

______ use sign language 翻译：______ 使用手语

______ make a phone call 翻译：______ 打电话

Listen to the conversations and complete the table. 翻译：听对话，完成表格。

Conversation 翻译：对话

How the speakers communicate 翻译：说话者的沟通方式

Their relationship 翻译：他们的关系

Listen again and answer the questions. 翻译：再听一遍录音，回答问题

Conversation 1 翻译：对话1

Conversation 2 翻译：对话2

When will the rehearsal end it's on time? 翻译：如果排练准时进行，什么时候会结束？

When will the man pick Jim up? 翻译：这个男人什么时候去接吉姆？

Where is the girl now? 翻译：这个女孩现在在哪里？

What will the man do if he visits China this year? 翻译：如果今年来中国，这个男人会做什么？

Imagine you are phoning a friend from the UK and you want to invite the friend to visit China. 翻译：假设你正在给一位英国的朋友打电话，想要邀请对方来中国游玩。

Make up a conversation about what you both will do. 翻译：编一段对话，说说你们两人到时候要做的事情。

If you come to my city / town, I'll show you around. 翻译：如果你来我的城市/城镇，我会带你四处逛逛。

If I go there, I'll try all the delicious local food. 翻译：如果我去了那儿，我要尝遍所有当地的美食。

Pronunciation 翻译：发音

Listen and repeat. 翻译：听录音并跟读。

/-pl/ 翻译：

apple 翻译：苹果

people 翻译：人们

/-bl/ 翻译：

able 翻译：能够；有才能的

possible 翻译：可能的；合理的

/-fn/ 翻译：

often 翻译：经常

soften 翻译：软化

/-vn/ 翻译：

even 翻译：甚至

seven 翻译：七

/-kl/ 翻译：

uncle 翻译：叔叔

article 翻译：文章

/-gl/ 翻译：

eagle 翻译：鹰

single 翻译：单一的

/-sn/ 翻译：

listen 翻译：听

person 翻译：人

/-zn/ 翻译：

cousin 翻译：表亲

reason 翻译：原因

/-tl/ 翻译：

little 翻译：小的；少的

hospital 翻译：医院

/-dl/ 翻译：

middle 翻译：中间

noodle 翻译：面条

/-tn/ 翻译：

certain 翻译：确定的

Britain 翻译：英国

/-dn/ 翻译：

garden 翻译：花园

pardon 翻译：原谅

Listen and read. 翻译：听一听，读一读。

Notice the linking, stress, intonation, and pauses. 翻译：注意连读、重读、语调和停顿。

If you give a cat some milk, she will become your friend. 翻译：如果你给一只猫一些牛奶，它会成为你的朋友。

If she becomes your friend, she will probably follow you everywhere. 翻译：如果它成了你的朋友，它很可能会到处跟着你。

If she follows you everywhere, she may want to play games with you. 翻译：如果它到处跟着你，它可能是想和你一起玩游戏。

If you play games with her, you might get tired. 翻译：如果你陪它玩游戏，你或许会感到疲惫。

And if you get tired and begin to sleep, she might wake you up and ask for more milk! 翻译：而要是你累了开始睡觉，它说不定会把你叫醒，再要更多的牛奶！

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

take a break 翻译：休息一下

just call your friend 翻译：给你的朋友打个电话就好

a face-to-face talk usually works the best 翻译：面对面交谈通常效果最好

it takes longer and can make things worse 翻译：这种方式耗时更久，还可能让事情变得更糟

Professor, thanks for the helpful speech on communication. 翻译：教授，感谢您这场关于沟通的有益讲座。

I have a question. 翻译：我有一个问题。

Sometimes my friends and I argue but don't know how to make up. 翻译：有时候我和朋友发生争执，却不知道该如何和好。

What's the best way to communicate in this situation? 翻译：这种情况下，最好的沟通方式是什么呢？

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：我明白，但见面并不总是那么容易。

If you can't meet, just call your friend. 翻译：如果你们没法见面，给你的朋友打个电话就好。

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：你们有些人可能更喜欢发消息，但这种方式耗时更久，而且如果措辞不当，还可能让事情变得更糟。

But what if we argue more over the phone? 翻译：但要是我们在电话里吵得更凶了怎么办？

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

If it is still hard to talk, take a break. 翻译：如果还是难以沟通，那就先休息一下。

Meet when you're both ready. 翻译：等你们双方都准备好之后再见面谈。

I'll call and try to meet. 翻译：我会打电话试着约见一面。

Because friendship is important. 翻译：因为友谊很重要。

Thanks for the advice! 翻译：谢谢您的建议！

You're welcome. 翻译：不客气。

Read the conversation and answer the questions. 翻译：阅读对话，然后回答问题。

When did this conversation probably happen? 翻译：这段对话可能发生在什么时候？

What does the professor think is the best way to solve the problem? 翻译：教授认为解决这个问题的最佳方式是什么？

What are the problems with texting? 翻译：发消息沟通存在哪些问题？

Why does Jason worry about talking on the phone? 翻译：杰森为什么会对打电话沟通感到担心？

Talk about how you communicate with different people in your life and then complete the chart. 翻译：谈谈你在生活中如何与不同的人沟通，然后完成表格。

How I communicate with ... 翻译：我与……的沟通方式

Family 翻译：家人

parents: talk face to face, every day, talk about school life 翻译：父母：面对面交谈、每天、聊校园生活

Friends 翻译：朋友

Teachers 翻译：老师

Classmates 翻译：同学

Listen to the conversation. 翻译：听对话。

Then role-play it. 翻译：然后进行角色表演。

Choose a situation from below and make up a conversation. 翻译：从下方情境中选择一个，编一段对话。

The expressions in the box may help you. 翻译：方框中的表达可能对你有所帮助。

Situations 翻译：情境

Susan, one of your classmates, invites you to her birthday party this weekend. 翻译：你的同班同学苏珊邀请你这周末参加她的生日派对。

You have some problems with your homework, and you really need help. 翻译：你在作业上遇到了一些难题，急需帮助。

You found a good place to go jogging, and you want to ask someone to go with you. 翻译：你发现了一个慢跑的好去处，想约人一起去。

Expressions 翻译：表达

If you can come, I'll be very happy. 翻译：如果你能来，我会非常开心。

If you want to make some new friends, this is a good chance. 翻译：如果你想结交一些新朋友，这会是个好机会。

If you need help, I think you should tell ... 翻译：如果你需要帮助，我认为你应该告诉……

If you talk to ..., I think he / she will be happy to help you. 翻译：如果你和……聊聊，我觉得他/她会很乐意帮你。

If you go there, you'll ... 翻译：如果你去那里，你会……

If you join me, we can ... 翻译：如果你加入我，我们可以……

Grammar Focus 翻译：语法聚焦

Read the sentences. 翻译：阅读句子。

Find more sentences with if-clauses in Section A 翻译：在A部分中找出更多含有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：要是你措辞不当，发消息会让事情变得更糟。

If the rehearsal ends at 7:00 p.m., I'll pick you up at 7:15 p.m. 翻译：如果排练晚上7点结束，我会在7点15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，这会有所帮助。

If I go there, I will try all the delicious local food. 翻译：如果我去了那里，我要尝遍当地所有的美食。

Match the two parts to make sentences. 翻译：把两部分内容匹配起来，组成完整的句子。

If we have a face-to-face meeting, 翻译：如果我们开一场面对面的会议，

If I have good news, 翻译：如果我有好消息，

If you need to leave, 翻译：如果你需要离开，

If you can finish your work early today, 翻译：如果你今天能早点完成工作，

If the old man has difficulties in hearing, 翻译：如果这位老人听力有困难，

If you can't reach her by phone, 翻译：如果你打电话联系不上她，

try texting. 翻译：试试发消息吧。

we'll understand each other better. 翻译：我们会更理解彼此。

you can write things down for him. 翻译：你可以把内容写下来给他看。

I'll call you right away. 翻译：我会马上打电话给你。

I'll call a taxi for you. 翻译：我会帮你叫一辆出租车。

will you join me for dinner? 翻译：你愿意和我一起吃晚饭吗？

Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets. 翻译：用括号内动词的正确形式填空。

Then discuss what the situations are and whom the information is for. 翻译：然后讨论这些情境是什么，以及这些信息是给谁的。

... If things go well, we will see all those old faces again. 翻译：…… 如果一切顺利的话，我们就能再次见到那些老面孔了。

Just think how great it will be! 翻译：想想那该多棒啊！

If you think you can come, drop me a line and I will give you all the details about the reunion. 翻译：如果你觉得自己能来，给我发条消息，我会把这场同学聚会的所有细节都告诉你。

But promise me you'll think about it seriously. 翻译：不过答应我，你一定要认真考虑这件事。

Hey, it's me. 翻译：嘿，是我。

I wanted to talk to you about the training plan for our team. 翻译：我想跟你聊聊咱们球队的训练计划。

The new season is coming, so it's time to make a plan for our training. 翻译：新赛季就要到了，是时候制定训练计划了。

If we start earlier this year, I think we will perform better. 翻译：如果今年我们早点开始训练，我觉得我们会表现得更出色。

Give me a call and let me know if you think of a good time for everyone to meet. 翻译：给我打个电话吧，要是你想到了一个大家都方便的碰面时间，就告诉我。

Talk to you soon! 翻译：回头再聊！

SECTION B 翻译：B部分

How can we communicate better? 翻译：我们怎样才能更好地沟通？

What do you talk about when you meet someone for the first time? 翻译：当你第一次和别人见面时，你们会聊些什么？

Read the text. 翻译：阅读文章。

Who did the author write this text for? 翻译：作者写这篇文章是给谁看的？

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? 翻译：你和别人交谈时会感到紧张吗？

Do you find it hard to have a conversation with a stranger? 翻译：你是否觉得和陌生人聊天有些困难？

If you have such worries, it is time for you to learn some more conversation skills. 翻译：如果你有这样的烦恼，那么现在是时候学习一些更实用的交谈技巧了。

Here are some tips for making better conversations. 翻译：以下是几个能帮助你提升交谈质量的小建议。

Listen carefully and show interest in others. 翻译：认真倾听，对他人表现出兴趣。

One of the most important things is to listen to the person you speak to. 翻译：最重要的一点，就是认真倾听你的交谈对象。

If you are a good listener, you will find some good points to ask questions about. 翻译：如果你是一个善于倾听的人，就会发现许多可以展开提问的切入点。

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：比如，如果有人和你聊起自己的爱好，你可以就此提出相关问题，对方一定会很乐意继续聊下去。

Choose the right topic. 翻译：选择合适的话题。

Some of the best topics might be the weather, sports, music, films, food, or travel. 翻译：一些绝佳的话题包括天气、运动、音乐、电影、美食或者旅行。

However, it is impolite to ask someone's age, weight, or other personal information. 翻译：然而，询问他人的年龄、体重或是其他个人隐私信息是很不礼貌的。

Also, if you don't agree with others, don't argue with them. 翻译：此外，如果你和别人的观点不一致，不必与之争论，

Just move on to another topic. 翻译：只需切换到另一个话题即可。

Be honest and sincere. 翻译：真诚坦率。

If you have no idea of a subject, just say "I don't know much about it." 翻译：如果你对某个话题一无所知，就直接说“我对这个了解不多”。

If you want to make the other person happy, mention his or her strong points. 翻译：如果你想让对方感到开心，可以多提提对方的优点。

But don't just pretend to be nice, because people can find out you are not telling the truth. 翻译：但不要故作友善，因为人们很容易就能察觉出你并非真心实意。

Pay attention to your body language. 翻译：注重肢体语言。

Sometimes it is just as important as your words. 翻译：有时候，它和你说的话同等重要。

Don't be nervous. 翻译：不要紧张。

Stand up straight, smile, and be yourself—you have a lot to offer. 翻译：挺直腰板，面带微笑，做你自己就好——你本身就有很多闪光点可以分享。

If you really work at it, you will find having conversations much easier. 翻译：只要你真心下功夫，就会发现与人交流其实容易得多。

Complete the table with the information from the text. 翻译：根据文章内容完成表格。

How to make a better conversation 翻译：如何进行更好的对话

Tip 翻译：建议

Example 翻译：示例

listen and find good points to ask about, such as his / her hobby 翻译：认真倾听，找到可以提问的切入点，比如他/她的爱好

talk about the right topic but do not ask personal information 翻译：聊一些合适的话题，但不要询问个人隐私信息

just say "I don't know much about it" if you have no idea of a subject 翻译：如果你对某个话题一无所知，就直接说“我对这个了解不多”

mention the strong points of the other person 翻译：多提提对方的优点

stand up straight, smile, and be yourself 翻译：挺直腰板，面带微笑，做你自己就好

Find out what the pronouns in bold refer to. 翻译：找出加粗代词所指代的内容。

... if someone tells you their hobby and you can ask questions about it, ... 翻译：……如果有人和你聊起自己的爱好，你可以就此提出相关问题，……

Also, if you don't agree with others, don't argue with them. 翻译：此外，如果你和别人的观点不一致，不必与之争论。

If you have no idea of a subject, just say "I don't know much about it." 翻译：如果你对某个话题一无所知，就直接说“我对这个了解不多”。

If you want to make the other person happy, mention his or her strong points. 翻译：如果你想让对方感到开心，可以多提提对方的优点。

Sometimes it is just as important as your words. 翻译：有时候，它和你说的话同等重要。

If you really work at it, you will find having conversations much easier. 翻译：只要你真心下功夫，就会发现与人交流其实容易得多。

Discuss the questions. 翻译：讨论问题。

According to the text, listening plays an important role in a conversation. 翻译：根据文章内容，倾听在交谈中起着重要作用。

What do you think makes a good listener? 翻译：你认为怎样才能成为一名出色的倾听者？

Do you think the tips are reasonable? 翻译：你认为这些建议合理吗？

Why or why not? 翻译：为什么合理或为什么不合理？

What other tips can you add to the text? 翻译：你还能给这篇文章补充哪些其他建议？

Vocabulary in Use 翻译：词汇运用

Add the proper suffix to each word in brackets to make a new word. 翻译：给括号中的每个单词加上恰当的后缀，构成新词。

Then complete the sentences with the new words. 翻译：然后用这些新词补全句子。

-er 翻译：

-or 翻译：

-th 翻译：

-ment 翻译：

-ship 翻译：

To keep a friendship, you need to make time for each other and care about your friend's feelings. 翻译：想要维系一段友谊，你们需要为彼此留出时间，并且在意朋友的感受。

If you want to solve the argument, perhaps you should talk about the situation with your friend. 翻译：如果你想解决这场争执，或许你应该和朋友聊聊事情的原委。

If you don't know what to say to her, I think the best way is to tell the truth. 翻译：如果你不知道该对她说些什么，我认为最好的办法就是说出真相。

They always welcome the visitors in a kind, friendly way. 翻译：他们总是以亲切友善的方式迎接来访者。

While giving a speech, you should watch the listeners carefully to see if they understand. 翻译：发表演讲时，你应该仔细留意听众，观察他们是否理解你所说的内容。

Complete the sentences with the phrases in the box. 翻译：用方框中的短语补全句子。

make up 翻译：和好、和解

right away 翻译：立即；马上

show ... around 翻译：带……参观，领……四处逛逛

show ... interest 翻译：对……表现出兴趣

worry about 翻译：为……担心

It was the first time for my cousin to visit Beijing, so I offered to show her around. 翻译：这是我表妹第一次来北京游玩，所以我主动提出带她四处逛逛。

My brother and I often have fights, but we always make up soon after. 翻译：我和弟弟经常吵架，但我们总是很快就和好。

If you want to watch the drama, you should book the seats right away. 翻译：如果你想去看这部剧，应该马上预订座位。

He showed great interest in music when he was a small child. 翻译：他小时候就对音乐表现出了浓厚的兴趣。

If you are sure about your choice, you don't have to worry about what other people will say. 翻译：如果你对自己的选择有把握，就不必担心别人会说什么。

Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in the box. 翻译：用方框内单词的正确形式补全句子。

Then put them in the correct order to make a short passage. 翻译：然后将这些句子按正确的顺序排列，组成一篇短文。

text 翻译：短信

face to face 翻译：面对面

communication 翻译：表达；交流

relationship 翻译：关系；联系

argue 翻译：争论；争吵

______ Many people today communicate by texts and social media instead of in person. 翻译：______ 如今，许多人通过短信和社交媒体沟通，而非面对面交流。

______ When we meet face to face and talk, our body language and voice help others better understand our meaning. 翻译：______ 当我们面对面交谈时，肢体语言和声音能帮助他人更好地理解我们的意思。

______ Also, it may be easier to build trust and develop stronger relationships. 翻译：______ 此外，这样做可能更容易建立信任，培养更牢固的人际关系。

______ This can keep us away from misunderstandings and arguments. 翻译：______ 这能让我们避免误会和争执。

______ However, in-person communication is an important skill to learn. 翻译：______ 然而，当面沟通是一项需要学习的重要技能。

Read an invitation letter for an event. 翻译：阅读一份活动邀请函，

Underline the date, time, place, and topic of the speech. 翻译：划出活动的日期、时间、地点以及演讲主题。

Minghua Middle School 翻译：明华中学

10 December 20______ 翻译：20______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：我们诚挚邀请您来我校参加“教育论坛”活动并发表演讲。

The event will take place at 9 a.m. on 10th January. 翻译：本次活动将于1月10日上午9点举行。

If you are able to attend the event, we will cover all your travel and hotel costs. 翻译：若您能够出席，我们将承担您所有的交通与住宿费用。

The event is an excellent opportunity for students, parents, and teachers to hear new opinions and ideas. 翻译：本次活动为学生、家长和教师们提供了一个聆听新颖观点与想法的绝佳机会。

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：如果您能拨冗就青少年沟通技巧这一主题发表演讲，我们相信同学们定能从中受益匪浅。

We are looking forward to your reply. 翻译：我们热切期待您的回复。

If you have any special needs, please let us know. 翻译：如果您有任何特殊需求，敬请告知。

It would be a great honour to have you speak at our school. 翻译：能邀请到您来我校演讲，将是我们莫大的荣幸。

Yours sincerely, ______ 翻译：此致， ______

Decide whether each sentence is the opening (O) or the closing (C) for an invitation letter. 翻译：判断下列每个句子属于邀请函的开头语（O）还是结束语（C）。

Hoping to meet you there. 翻译：期待与您在现场相见。

I'm writing to invite you to ... 翻译：我写这封信是为了邀请您参加……

I hope you'll be able to make it. 翻译：希望您能拨冗出席。

We would like to invite you to ... 翻译：我们诚挚邀请您参加……

Looking forward to seeing you then. 翻译：期待届时与您见面。

Write a letter to invite all students and their parents to attend the speech. 翻译：写一封信，邀请全体学生及家长参加这场演讲。

Make sure you include these points: 翻译：务必包含以下几点内容：

the opening and the closing sentences 翻译：邀请函的开头语与结束语

the date, time, and topic of the speech 翻译：演讲的日期、时间和主题

why they should attend the speech (with if-clauses) 翻译：他们应该参加这场演讲的理由（需使用if从句）

Over to You 翻译：大显身手

Project 翻译：课题实践

Tell a chain story 翻译：讲一个连环故事

Work in groups. 翻译：小组合作。

Each student writes one sentence beginning with "If ..." on their own piece of paper. 翻译：每位学生在自己的纸条上写一个以“if ...”开头的句子。

For example: 翻译：例如：

If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we'll go for a picnic. 翻译：如果明天不下雨，我们就去野餐。

Put all the pieces of paper into a box or jar. 翻译：把所有纸条放进一个盒子或罐子中。

The first person picks one and reads it aloud. 翻译：第一位同学抽取一张纸条并大声朗读上面的句子。

Others then add "if" sentences to continue the story. 翻译：其他同学接着补充以“if”开头的句子，将故事延续下去。

For example: 翻译：例如：

If we go for a picnic, everyone will be excited. 翻译：如果我们去野餐，大家都会很兴奋。

If everyone is excited, we'll play some fun games. 翻译：如果大家都很兴奋，我们就会玩一些有趣的游戏。

Take turns to add sentences until the story ends naturally. 翻译：轮流补充句子，直到故事自然结束。

Each story should include at least five sentences. 翻译：每个故事至少要包含五个句子。

When a story ends, pick another piece of paper. 翻译：一个故事结束后，再抽取一张新的纸条，

Take turns to tell the next story. 翻译：轮流接着讲下一个故事。

Reflecting 翻译：学习反思

What forms of communication do you often use? 翻译：你经常使用哪些沟通方式？

Which form of communication do you think works the best for you? 翻译：你认为哪种沟通方式对你来说效果最好？

What will you do to improve your communication skills? 翻译：你会做些什么来提升自己的沟通技巧？

Can you use if-clauses to talk about possible future actions? 翻译：你能够用if从句描述未来可能发生的行为吗？

Telling China's Story 翻译：讲好中国故事

Beacon Towers on the Great Wall 翻译：长城上的烽火台

When you visit the Great Wall of China, you will surely see the beacon towers. 翻译：当你游览中国的长城时，一定会看到烽火台。

We also call them watchtowers or guard towers because ancient soldiers kept watch for enemies from there. 翻译：我们也将其称为瞭望塔或戍楼，因为古代的士兵会在那里瞭望警戒，防备敌军来袭。

Soldiers usually stayed in the towers. 翻译：士兵们通常驻守在塔内，

If they saw enemies coming, they would make smoke during the day and light fires at night. 翻译：如果发现敌军逼近，他们就会在白天燃起烽烟，在夜晚点亮烽火。

When the soldiers on the next tower saw the smoke or fire, they would do the same to send the signal on. 翻译：当相邻烽火台的士兵看到烽烟或烽火后，便会采取同样的方式，将警报信号传递下去。

In this way, the soldiers would receive the warning quickly and get ready to fight. 翻译：通过这种方式，士兵们能够迅速收到预警，整装备战。

People usually burned dry grass and tree branches to make smoke and fire. 翻译：人们一般会焚烧干草和树枝来制造烽烟与烽火。

In order to make sure the nearby soldiers could see the smoke clearly and easily, people usually built beacon towers on high places like mountaintops. 翻译：为了让附近的士兵能清晰、便捷地看到信号，烽火台通常修建在山顶这类高地之上。

This added to the difficulty of building the towers, especially at a time without modern machines to help people go up the mountains. 翻译：这大大增加了修筑的难度，尤其是在那个没有现代化机械辅助登山作业的年代。

Ancient Chinese people were clever and wise. 翻译：古代的中国人聪慧过人。

By building beacon towers, they could send messages over long distances. 翻译：通过修建烽火台，他们得以实现远距离的信息传递。

It was like an ancient telegram system that helped protect our motherland. 翻译：这一套设施就如同古代的电报系统，守护着我们的祖国。

Word Bank: 翻译：单词库：

beacon 翻译：n. (旧时的) 烽火；灯塔

watchtower 翻译：n. 瞭望塔；岗楼

soldier 翻译：n. 士兵；军人

enemy 翻译：n. 敌人；敌军；敌兵

signal 翻译：n. 信号；暗号

warning 翻译：n. 警告 adj. 警告的

mountaintop 翻译：n. 山顶

distance 翻译：n. 距离；间距

telegram 翻译：n. 电报

motherland 翻译：n. 祖国

Read the statements and decide whether they are true (T) or false (F). 翻译：阅读下列陈述，然后判断正误。

Ancient people built beacon towers for sending warning messages during wars. 翻译：古代人修建烽火台，是为了在战争时期传递预警信息。

Soldiers in beacon towers would make smoke at night to send messages. 翻译：驻守在烽火台的士兵会在夜间燃烟来传递消息。

Beacon towers are the modern telegram system. 翻译：烽火台就是现代的电报系统。

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Introduce beacon towers to a partner in your own words. 翻译：用自己的话向同伴介绍烽火台。

Talk about some ancient communication systems used in other parts of the world. 翻译：聊一聊世界其他地区曾使用过的一些古代通信系统。

Good communication skills are key to success in life. 翻译：良好的沟通能力是人生成功的关键。