Unit 5 Animal friends
翻译：第五单元 动物朋友
Animals make our lives better.
翻译：动物让我们的生活更美好。
In this unit, we will
翻译：在本单元中，我们将
read poems about two different animals;
翻译：阅读关于两种不同动物的诗；
learn how amazing animals are;
翻译：了解动物是多么神奇；
describe an animal friend;
翻译：描述一个动物朋友；
better understand the importance of animals in our lives.
翻译：更深入地理解动物在我们生活中的重要性。
It is the Pets Week at Sunshine Middle School.
翻译：今天是阳光中学的“宠物周”。
Let's learn about different kinds of pets and share some stories about our animal friends.
翻译：让我们了解不同种类的宠物，并分享一些关于我们的动物朋友的故事吧。
Welcome to the unit
翻译：欢迎来到本单元
Millie found some fun facts about animals.
翻译：米莉发现了一些关于动物的有趣事实。
Help her match the facts with the right animals.
翻译：帮助她将这些事实与正确的动物匹配起来。
They have four wings.
翻译：它们有四只翅膀。
They taste things with their feet.
翻译：它们用脚品尝食物。
They find their way by listening.
翻译：它们通过听觉来辨别方向。
They are awake at night and can eat up to 1,200 insects in an hour.
翻译：它们在夜间活动，而且一小时之内能吃掉多达1200只昆虫。
They can lift things 50 times their own weight.
翻译：它们能举起相当于自身重量50倍的重物。
They take in air through the holes on both sides of their body.
翻译：它们通过身体两侧的孔来呼吸。
All workers are girls.
翻译：所有工蚁都是雌性，
Each of them makes less than one gram of honey in its life.
翻译：每只工蚁一生中所酿造的蜂蜜不到一克。
Millie and Simon are talking about animal facts.
翻译：米莉和西蒙正在谈论动物趣闻。
Work in pairs and talk about the animal facts you know.
翻译：两人一组，谈谈你所知道的动物趣闻。
Use the conversation below as a model.
翻译：以下对话可供参考。
What facts about animals do you know, Simon?
翻译：西蒙，你知道哪些关于动物的趣闻？
I know butterflies taste with their feet.
翻译：我知道蝴蝶用脚来品尝食物。
That's interesting!
翻译：真有趣！
Do you know that some snails can sleep for up to three years?
翻译：你知道有些蜗牛能睡上三年吗？
What else do you know?
翻译：你还知道什么？
I know an ant can lift a thing 50 times its own weight.
翻译：我知道蚂蚁能举起相当于自身重量50倍的重物。
I'd like to be that strong.
翻译：我也想变得那么强壮。
Then I can carry over 2,500 kilograms!
翻译：那样我就能举起2500多公斤的东西了！
I'll have to call you "Strong Simon" then.
翻译：那我得叫你“大力西蒙”了。
What other fun facts about animals do you know?
翻译：你还知道哪些其他动物趣闻？
Words like "really", "wow" and "ha" show that the speaker is surprised, excited or interested.
翻译：像“really”“wow”和“ha”这些词语表示说话者感到惊讶、兴奋或感兴趣。
Poems about pets
翻译：关于宠物的诗
Millie is reading two poems about animals.
翻译：米莉正在读两首关于动物的诗。
Here are the poems.
翻译：以下是这两首诗。
Before reading, think about the questions below.
翻译：在阅读之前，请思考以下问题。
What animals do people keep as pets in your neighbourhood?
翻译：你附近的人养什么动物作为宠物？
What do these animals often do?
翻译：这些动物经常做什么？
My dog is the cleverest animal of all.
翻译：我的狗是所有动物中最聪明的。
He doesn't just run after a ball.
翻译：他不仅会追着球跑。
He can do wonderful tricks,
翻译：他会耍绝妙的把戏，
And loves to collect sticks.
翻译：还喜欢收集枝条。
He never bites,
翻译：他从不咬人，
And doesn't like fights.
翻译：也不喜欢打架。
He can sit and he can stay,
翻译：他能坐下，也能待着不动，
He loves to eat and he loves to play.
翻译：他喜欢吃，也喜欢玩。
My dog is my very best friend,
翻译：我的狗是我最好的朋友，
And I'll look after him till the end.
翻译：我会一直照顾他到最后。
When reading a poem, we need to pay attention to the tone, rhyme, rhythm and structure as they play a role in shaping the overall meaning.
翻译：读一首诗时，我们需要注意语调、韵律、节奏和结构，因为这些要素在塑造诗歌整体意义上起着重要作用。
My cat has soft fur,
翻译：我的猫咪毛茸茸，
And loves to purr.
翻译：喜欢发出咕噜声。
She can jump really high,
翻译：她能跳得很高，
Way up into the sky.
翻译：直冲云霄。
She has a pair of blue eyes,
翻译：她有一双蓝眼睛，
And likes to run after butterflies.
翻译：喜欢追着蝴蝶跑。
Sometimes she climbs a tall tree,
翻译：有时她爬到高高的树上，
But never forgets to come back to me.
翻译：但从不忘记回到我身旁。
When I'm lonely, she's always there.
翻译：每当我感到孤单，她就在身边。
She can't talk, but does care.
翻译：她不会说话，却满心关怀。
When I need a friend or feel sad,
翻译：当我需要朋友或感到悲伤，
She is always by my side.
翻译：她总陪在我身旁。
Some of the words in the poems rhyme.
翻译：诗歌中有些单词押韵。
Help Millie complete the sentences below.
翻译：帮助米莉完成以下句子。
All rhymes with ball.
翻译：all与ball押韵。
Tricks rhymes with sticks.
翻译：tricks与sticks押韵。
Bites rhymes with fights.
翻译：bites与fights押韵。
Stay rhymes with play.
翻译：stay与play押韵。
Friend rhymes with end.
翻译：friend与end押韵。
Fur rhymes with purr.
翻译：fur与purr押韵。
High rhymes with sky.
翻译：high与sky押韵。
Eyes rhymes with butterflies.
翻译：eyes与butterflies押韵。
Tree rhymes with me.
翻译：tree与me押韵。
There rhymes with care.
翻译：there与care押韵。
Read the poems again.
翻译：再读一遍这些诗。
Write a T if a sentence is true or an F if it is false.
翻译：如果一个句子是正确的，就写T，如果是错误的，就写F。
Then correct the false ones.
翻译：然后改正错误。
The dog likes to run after a ball.
翻译：这只狗喜欢追着球跑。
The dog likes fights.
翻译：这只狗喜欢打架。
The cat is not good at jumping.
翻译：这只猫不擅长跳跃。
The cat climbs tall trees a lot.
翻译：这只猫经常爬高大的树。
The cat is like a friend to her owner.
翻译：这只猫对它的主人来说就像一个朋友。
Both of the writers love their pets very much.
翻译：两位作家都非常爱他们的宠物。
Millie is reading some blog posts about pets.
翻译：米莉正在读一些关于宠物的博客文章。
Complete the blog posts with the correct forms of the words and phrases in the box below.
翻译：用下面方框中单词和短语的正确形式完成博客文章。
Polly is my parrot.
翻译：波莉是我的鹦鹉。
She is usually friendly.
翻译：她通常很友好。
She says "Hello" when you come into the room and says "Goodbye" when you leave.
翻译：当你走进房间时，她会说“你好”，当你离开时，她会说“再见”。
But be careful when you play with her—she sometimes bite.
翻译：但和她玩耍时要小心——她有时会啄人。
Polly is very clever and can learn to sing simple songs.
翻译：波莉很聪明，能学会唱简单的歌曲。
She does some tricks to make me laugh when I am sad.
翻译：当我难过的时候，她会耍些小把戏逗我笑。
I like to look after her.
翻译：我喜欢照顾她。
And I never forget to play with her when I have time!
翻译：而且我一有空就陪她玩，从不忘记！
This is Charlie, my pet rabbit.
翻译：这是查理，我的宠物兔子。
He has beautiful white fur and long ears.
翻译：他有漂亮的白色皮毛和长长的耳朵。
He is very quiet and seldom makes any sound.
翻译：他很安静，很少发出声音。
He doesn't like to stay at home alone, so I often take him out for a walk.
翻译：他不喜欢一个人呆在家里，所以我经常带他出去散步。
And he likes to run after me in the open air.
翻译：他喜欢在户外追着我跑。
With my pet rabbit, I never feel lonely.
翻译：有了我的宠物兔子，我从不感到孤单。
Think about the questions below.
翻译：思考以下问题。
Share your answers with your classmates.
翻译：与同学分享你的答案。
Why do you think many people like to keep pets?
翻译：你认为为什么很多人喜欢养宠物？
What animal would you like to have as a pet?
翻译：你想养什么动物作为宠物？
What things should you think about before getting a pet?
翻译：在养宠物之前，你应该考虑什么？
Using adjectives
翻译：形容词的用法
Read the sentences below about animals.
翻译：阅读下面关于动物的句子。
Pay attention to the use of adjectives.
翻译：注意形容词的使用。
Rabbits have long ears.
翻译：兔子有长长的的耳朵。
Rabbits' ears are long.
翻译：兔子的耳朵很长。
The orange cat looks cute.
翻译：这只橘色的猫看起来很可爱。
The cute cat is orange.
翻译：这只可爱的猫是橘色的。
We can use adjectives after the verbs below.
翻译：我们可以在以下动词的后面使用形容词。
Work out the rule!
翻译：找出规律！
We use adjectives to describe people or things.
翻译：形容词用来描述人或物。
We can put an adjective before a noun.
翻译：形容词可以放在名词前面。
We can put an adjective after a linking verb.
翻译：形容词放在连系动词后面。
Here are two passages about pets.
翻译：这里有两段关于宠物的文章。
Complete the passages with the words in the box.
翻译：用方框中的单词完成文章。
I have a brown mouse.
翻译：我有一只棕色的老鼠。
She likes to play with me.
翻译：她喜欢和我一起玩。
When she gets tired, she sleeps in the corner of her cage.
翻译：当她累了，她就睡在笼子的角落里。
She makes a soft sound when she is hungry.
翻译：她饥饿的时候会发出柔和的声音。
My grandma has a pet pig.
翻译：我奶奶养了一只宠物猪。
He is a special friend of mine.
翻译：他是我的一个特别的朋友。
He is very clever and knows his name.
翻译：他很聪明，知道自己的名字。
He runs over to see me when I call him.
翻译：我一叫他，他就跑上前来看我。
He is happy all the time.
翻译：他总是很开心。
Here are some pictures.
翻译：这里有一些图片。
Make sentences about them, using adjectives.
翻译：写一写与它们相关的句子，要使用形容词。
Using can, could and may
翻译：can、could和may的用法
Read the conversations below and pay attention to the use of can, could and may.
翻译：阅读下面的对话，注意can、could和may的使用。
—Can your parrot talk?
翻译：你的鹦鹉会说话吗？
—No, she cannot talk, but she can do tricks.
翻译：不，她不会说话，但她会耍把戏。
—Could I play with your dog?
翻译：我可以和你的狗玩吗？
He's very friendly.
翻译：他很友好。
—May I feed your goldfish?
翻译：我可以喂你的金鱼吗？
—Sorry, I'm afraid you can't.
翻译：对不起，恐怕不行。
—Can your cat jump high?
翻译：你的猫能跳得高吗？
But when she was young, she could jump really high.
翻译：但她年轻的时候，能跳得很高。
Could sounds more polite than can.
翻译：Could听起来比can更礼貌。
May is formal.
翻译：May是正式的。
Work out the rule!
翻译：找出规律！
We use can or could to talk about ability.
翻译：can或could用来谈论能力。
We use can to talk about present ability and use could to talk about ability in the past.
翻译：can用来谈论现在的能力，could用来谈论过去的能力。
Examples: conversations 1 and 4
翻译：示例：对话1和4
We use can, could or may to ask for or give permission.
翻译：can、could或may用来请求许可或给予许可。
Examples: conversations 2 and 3
翻译：示例：对话2和3
Millie is talking to Mr Wu about pets.
翻译：米莉正在和吴老师谈论宠物的事。
Complete their conversation with can, could or may.
翻译：用can、could或may完成他们的对话。
Add not if necessary.
翻译：必要时可以添加not。
Mr Wu, do you have any pets?
翻译：吴老师，你有宠物吗？
I have a cat called Fuzzy.
翻译：我有一只猫叫富齐。
Oh, that's nice.
翻译：哦，太好了。
Can she do any tricks?
翻译：她会耍把戏吗？
No, she can't do any tricks, but she can run after a ball.
翻译：不，她不会耍把戏，但她会追着球跑。
My aunt has a dog.
翻译：我阿姨有一只狗。
When he was young, he could jump really high, but he can't now because he's a little old.
翻译：他年轻时能跳得很高，但现在不行了，因为他有点老了。
Dogs are great pets too.
翻译：狗也是很好的宠物。
May I write about my aunt's dog for my homework?
翻译：我可以将我阿姨的狗作为我作业的题材吗？
Talk with your partner about the animals you know, using can, could and may.
翻译：使用can、could和may与你的搭档谈论你认识的动物。
Poetry and rhyme
翻译：诗歌与押韵
Poetry often contains rhyming words.
翻译：诗歌中常有押韵的词语。
Words that rhyme usually end with the same sound and are at the end of the lines.
翻译：押韵的单词通常以相同的发音结尾，位于行尾。
I have a cute cat.
翻译：我有一只可爱的猫。
She likes to sleep in a hat.
翻译：她喜欢戴着帽子睡觉。
She loves sitting in the sun.
翻译：她喜欢坐在阳光下。
But she doesn't like to run.
翻译：但她不喜欢奔跑。
Read the pairs of words.
翻译：阅读成对的单词。
Tick (✓) the pairs that rhyme and cross (×) the pairs that do not rhyme.
翻译：押韵的打勾，不押韵的打叉。
Complete the poem with rhyming words in the box below.
翻译：用下面方框中押韵的词完成这首诗。
Then practise reading the poem and pay attention to the same rhyming sounds at the end of the lines.
翻译：然后练习朗读这首诗，注意每行末尾相同的押韵读音。
My goldfish is a wonderful pet.
翻译：我的金鱼是很棒的宠物。
She doesn't need a bed.
翻译：她不需要床。
We don't have to feed her much.
翻译：我们不必喂她很多。
She doesn't need a gentle touch.
翻译：她不需要温柔的抚摸。
She doesn't make a sound,
翻译：她不会发出声音，
Just swims all around.
翻译：只是到处游动。
She isn't any trouble,
翻译：她一点也不麻烦，
Suzy is afraid of some animals.
翻译：苏茜害怕一些动物。
Mr wu wants to help her.
翻译：吴老师想帮助她。
He is telling her some interesting things about animals.
翻译：他正在告诉她一些关于动物的趣事。
Listen to their conversation and complete the notes below.
翻译：听他们的对话，并完成下面的笔记。
They have only ______ bones in their long neck!
翻译：它们长长的脖子上只有______骨头！
They can sleep ______.
翻译：他们可以______睡觉。
Most snakes are ______.
翻译：大多数蛇都是______。
They sleep ______ in winter.
翻译：它们冬天______睡觉。
Tip for all animals
翻译：对所有动物的提示
Just leave them ______.
翻译：只是远离它们______。
Suzy found an article about how humans get design ideas from some animals.
翻译：苏茜找到一篇关于人类如何从一些动物那里获得设计灵感的文章。
Read the article and answer the questions below.
翻译：阅读文章并回答以下问题。
Animals and design
翻译：动物与设计
Humans have a lot to thank animals for.
翻译：人类在很多事情上要感谢动物。
For example, we get design ideas from animals to help us make new things.
翻译：例如，我们从动物那里获得设计灵感，从而帮助我们创造新事物。
Radar allows ships to "see" things around them and travel safely.
翻译：雷达使船只能够“看到”周围的东西，得以安全地航行。
The idea comes from bats.
翻译：这个想法来自蝙蝠。
Bats make sounds, and then listen for the echo.
翻译：蝙蝠发出声音，然后听回声。
This echo tells the bats about things around them.
翻译：这个回声会告诉蝙蝠周围有什么东西。
Then there are planes.
翻译：接着是飞机。
Humans looked at birds and studied their wings.
翻译：人类观察鸟类并研究它们的翅膀。
Then they had the idea of planes.
翻译：随后他们萌生了发明飞机的想法。
Planes have a pair of big wings, just like birds.
翻译：飞机有一对大翅膀，就像鸟一样。
What can radar help ships do?
翻译：雷达能帮助船只做什么？
What other things did people make by studying animals?
翻译：通过研究动物，人们还制造了哪些其他物品？
The Class 1, Grade 7 students are talking about the relationship between people and animals.
翻译：七年级一班的学生正在谈论人与动物之间的关系。
Work in pairs and talk about the topic.
翻译：两人一组，讨论这个话题。
Use the conversation below as a model.
翻译：以下对话可供参考。
Do you think it's good for us to be friends with animals?
翻译：你认为和动物做朋友对我们有好处吗？
Lots of animals are very friendly.
翻译：很多动物都很友好。
They cheer us up when we feel sad.
翻译：当我们感到悲伤时，他们会让我们振作起来。
And I think people can also learn from animals.
翻译：我认为人们也可以向动物学习。
For example, ants are hard-working, and they often work as a team.
翻译：例如，蚂蚁很勤劳，他们经常作团队合作。
Also, some animals can be very useful, like dogs.
翻译：此外，有些动物可能非常有用，比如狗。
They're smart and can even help people save lives.
翻译：它们很聪明，甚至可以帮助人们拯救生命。
Animals and humans have a special relationship, and we should respect and care for them.
翻译：动物和人类有着特殊的关系，我们应该尊重和关爱它们。
Mr Wu asked the Class 1, Grade 7 students to give a presentation about an animal friend for the Pets Week.
翻译：吴老师要求七年级一班的学生们为“宠物周”做一次关于动物朋友的演讲。
Suzy is making a fact file about an animal friend.
翻译：苏茜正在制作一份关于一个动物朋友的档案。
What does it look like?
翻译：它长得什么样？
Short, white and brown fur
翻译：短的、白色和棕色的皮毛
Big head and short legs
翻译：大脑袋和短腿
Small round body
翻译：小而圆的身体
What does it eat?
翻译：它吃什么？
Grass and vegetables
翻译：草和蔬菜
What does it do?
翻译：它会做什么？
Runs around the house
翻译：绕着房子跑
What's special about it?
翻译：它有什么特别之处？
Quiet and friendly
翻译：安静而友好
Runs after me and helps me relax
翻译：跟着我跑，让我放松
Read Suzy's article about her animal friend.
翻译：阅读关于苏茜的动物朋友的文章。
Teddy: my amazing animal friend
翻译：泰迪：我了不起的动物朋友
Beginning: name and looks
翻译：开头：名字和长相
I have a pet guinea pig named Teddy.
翻译：我有一只宠物天竺鼠，名叫泰迪。
He is white and brown and has short fur.
翻译：它是白色和棕色的，皮毛很短。
With a big head, short legs and a small round body, he looks quite cute.
翻译：它有一个大脑袋，短腿和小而圆的身体，看起来非常可爱。
Main body: what it likes to do and what's special about it
翻译：正文：它喜欢做什么以及它有什么特别之处
Teddy eats grass and vegetables every day.
翻译：泰迪每天吃草和蔬菜。
He enjoys running around the house and playing with his toys.
翻译：它喜欢在房子里跑来跑去，玩它的玩具。
Teddy is quiet and friendly.
翻译：泰迪安静而友好。
He seldom makes loud noises, and he is always happy to see me.
翻译：它很少发出响亮的声音，见到我总是很高兴。
When I come home from school, he runs after me, and that makes me feel happy.
翻译：当我放学回家时，它追着我跑，那让我很开心。
If I am down, Teddy will stay next to me and help me relax.
翻译：如果我情绪低落，泰迪会待在我身边，帮助我放松。
He always makes me feel better.
翻译：它总能让我感觉好一些。
Ending: feelings
翻译：结尾：感受
We have so much fun together.
翻译：我们在一起玩得很开心。
I think he is the best pet in the world.
翻译：我认为它是世界上最好的宠物。
Write an article about an animal friend.
翻译：写一篇关于动物朋友的文章。
Make a fact file like the one in Part D1.
翻译：制作一个像D1部分中那样的档案。
Use Suzy's article as a model.
翻译：以苏茜的文章为例。
Useful expressions
翻译：常用表达
I think ... is amazing.
翻译：我认为……太神奇了。
With ..., he/she looks quite ...
翻译：……，他/她看起来非常……
He/She is quiet/friendly/...
翻译：他/她很安静/友好/……
He/She enjoys/doesn't enjoy ...
翻译：他/她喜欢/不喜欢……
When I ..., he/she ...
翻译：当我……的时候，他/她……
I love ... because ...
翻译：我爱……因为……
I think ... is special/amazing because ...
翻译：我认为……很特别/很神奇，因为……
I know more about animal friends around us.
翻译：我对我们周围的动物朋友有了更多的了解。
I can use adjectives and can, could and may correctly.
翻译：我可以正确使用形容词以及can、could和may。
I can talk and write about what makes an animal amazing with the new words in this unit.
翻译：我能运用本单元的新词汇谈论和描写关于动物所具有的神奇之处。
I understand what rhyme is.
翻译：我理解了什么是押韵。
I understand more about the relationship between humans and animals.
翻译：我对人类与动物之间的关系有了更深入的了解。
Assess your learning of new words and grammar by doing the exercises on page 118.
翻译：请通过完成第118页的练习来评估你对新词汇和语法的掌握情况。
I am good at ______.
翻译：我擅长______。
I need to spend more time on ______.
翻译：我需要花更多的时间在______上。
My action plan: ______.
翻译：我的行动计划：______。
Black Beauty is a novel by Anna Sewell.
翻译：《黑骏马》是安娜·休厄尔的一部小说。
A horse named Black Beauty tells the story of his life.
翻译：一匹叫黑骏马的马自述了它一生的故事。
He is a strong and handsome horse and has many owners.
翻译：它是一匹强壮而英俊的马，有过许多主人。
He talks about the good times and the bad times, and how he learns to trust and love humans.
翻译：它讲述了美好的时光和艰难的时刻，以及它是如何学会信任和热爱人类的。
It is a story about friendship, loyalty and kindness.
翻译：这是一个关于友谊、忠诚和善良的故事。
Read the book and share your thoughts with your classmates.
翻译：阅读这本书，和你的同学分享你的想法。
Unit 6 Beautiful landscapes
翻译：第六单元 美丽的风景
The beauty of the natural world lies in landscapes.
翻译：自然世界的美在于风景。
In this unit, we will
翻译：在本单元中，我们将
read an article about the earth's beautiful landscapes;
翻译：读一篇关于地球的美丽风景的文章；
learn about different landscapes;
翻译：了解不同的风景；
describe a special landscape;
翻译：描述一个特别的风景；
better understand the beauty of our earth.
翻译：更深入地理解我们地球的美。
The Geography Club members at Sunshine Middle School are studying amazing things about nature.
翻译：阳光中学的地理俱乐部成员正在研究大自然的神奇事物。
Let's discover different landscapes and learn to describe them.
翻译：让我们一起探索不同的风景，并学会描述它们。
Welcome to the unit
翻译：欢迎来到本单元
Different landscapes
翻译：不同的风景
Daniel is a member of the Geography club.
翻译：丹尼尔是地理俱乐部的成员。
He is learning about the natural world with the club members.
翻译：他正在和俱乐部成员一起学习自然界的知识，
Listen to the introductions to some landscapes with them and complete the notes below.
翻译：和他们一起听听关于一些风景的介绍，并完成下面的笔记。
Oceans cover about ______ of the earth's surface.
翻译：海洋覆盖了大约______的地球表面。
Deserts are often hot during the day but cold ______.
翻译：沙漠通常白天很热，但______很冷。
Forests help make the air ______.
翻译：森林有助于使空气______。
Mountains are high, and they are usually covered with rocks and ______.
翻译：山很高，通常被岩石和______覆盖着。
Rivers carry water from high ground down to lakes or the ______.
翻译：河流将水从高地输送到湖泊或______。
Plains are open and flat.
翻译：平原开阔而肥沃。
They cover over ______ of the world's land area.
翻译：它们覆盖了世界陆地面积的______以上。
Daniel and his little cousin Jenny are talking about landscapes.
翻译：丹尼尔和他的小表妹珍妮正在谈论风景。
Work in pairs and discuss what you know about landscapes.
翻译：两人一组，讨论一下你对风景的了解。
Use the conversation below as a model.
翻译：以下对话可供参考。
Do you know any famous rivers, Daniel?
翻译：丹尼尔，你知道什么著名的河流吗？
I know the Yangtze River.
翻译：我知道长江。
Can you tell me something about it?
翻译：你能告诉我一些关于它的信息吗？
Well, it's about 6,300 kilometres long, and it runs through different landscapes.
翻译：可以，它大约有6300千米长，而且流经多种不同的地貌。
What a long river!
翻译：好长的一条河啊！
It rises in the mountains of Qinghai Province and runs all the way to the East China Sea.
翻译：它发源于青海省内的山脉，一直蜿蜒至东海。
Which landscapes in Part A do you know in China?
翻译：你知道中国有哪些A部分中的风景？
Talk with your partner about at least two examples for each landscape.
翻译：与你的搭档讨论每种风景的至少两个例子。
Four main landscapes
翻译：四大风景
Daniel is reading an article about landscapes in a geography magazine.
翻译：丹尼尔正在地理杂志上读一篇关于风景的文章。
Here is the article.
翻译：以下是这篇文章。
Before reading, think about the questions below.
翻译：阅读之前，请思考以下问题。
What landscapes on earth do you know about?
翻译：你了解地球上的什么风景？
What do you think the earth would say if it could speak?
翻译：如果地球会说话，你认为它会说什么？
Personification is to give human qualities to non-human things like objects, animals and ideas.
翻译：拟人化是将人类的品质赋予非人类的事物，如物品、动物和想法。
It helps make the writing more vivid and interesting.
翻译：它有助于使写作更加生动有趣。
It also helps draw readers' attention.
翻译：它也有助于吸引读者的注意力。
Hello from different landscapes
翻译：来自不同风景的问候
I have two faces.
翻译：我有两副面孔。
I give life: my water is fresh water, so everybody can drink it and use it for farming and washing.
翻译：我赋予生命：我的水是淡水，所以每个人都可以饮用，并且可以用于农耕和洗涤。
But I am also very powerful.
翻译：但我也非常强大。
When I flood, I sometimes destroy homes and lives.
翻译：当我泛滥时，有时会摧毁房屋和生命。
Nothing can get in my way.
翻译：没有什么能阻挡我。
I am a desert.
翻译：我是一片沙漠。
My body is mostly made of sand and I seldom see rain.
翻译：我的身体主要由沙子构成，很少见到雨水。
I am very hot during the day and very cold at night.
翻译：我白天非常炎热，到了夜晚则非常寒冷。
Nobody wants to live in such difficult conditions, but a few plants and animals can survive.
翻译：没有人愿意在这种恶劣的环境中生活，但有些植物和动物却能在这里生存。
I cover more than two-thirds of the earth's surface, so people call the earth the "Blue Planet".
翻译：我覆盖了地球表面三分之二以上的面积，所以人们称地球为“蓝色星球”。
What a beautiful name!
翻译：多么美丽的名字！
I am home to hundreds of thousands of living things.
翻译：我是数十万生物的家园。
I am a forest.
翻译：我是一片森林。
I am full of trees, and I produce oxygen for humans and animals to breathe.
翻译：我长满了树木，为人类和动物呼吸提供氧气。
I wear different colours in different seasons, usually green in summer and golden brown in autumn.
翻译：我在不同的季节展现不同的颜色，通常夏季是绿色，秋季是金褐色。
Complete the notes below with the information in the article.
翻译：用文章中的信息完成下面的笔记。
Four main landscapes
翻译：四大风景
They give life.
翻译：它们赋予生命。
They sometimes destroy homes and lives.
翻译：它们有时会摧毁家园和生命。
Deserts are mostly made of sand.
翻译：沙漠主要由沙子构成。
A few plants and animals can survive in the difficult conditions.
翻译：有些植物和动物能在恶劣的条件下生存。
They cover more than two-thirds of the earth's surface.
翻译：它们覆盖了地球表面三分之二以上的面积。
They are home to hundreds of thousands of living things.
翻译：它们是数十万生物的家园。
They are full of trees and produce oxygen.
翻译：它们长满了树木，并产生氧气。
They wear different colours in different seasons.
翻译：它们在不同的季节展现不同的颜色。
Read the article again and answer the questions below.
翻译：再读一遍文章并回答以下问题。
Why is the water from rivers so useful to people?
翻译：为什么河流对人们如此有用？
Why does the river say it has "two faces"?
翻译：为什么河流说它有“两副面孔”？
What are the living conditions like in the desert?
翻译：沙漠里的生存条件怎么样？
Why do people call the earth the "Blue Planet"?
翻译：为什么人们称地球为“蓝色星球”？
What colours do forests usually wear in summer and autumn?
翻译：森林在夏天和秋天通常呈现什么颜色？
Some members of the Geography Club are writing about places they want to visit.
翻译：地理俱乐部的一些成员正在写他们想要参观的地方。
Complete their articles with the correct forms of the words and phrase in the box below.
翻译：用下面方框中单词和短语的正确形式完成他们的文章。
I really want to go to the Sahara Desert.
翻译：我真的想去撒哈拉沙漠。
I know it is hot there and the living conditions are difficult, but I think the landscape is quite special.
翻译：我知道那里很热，生活条件也很艰苦，但我认为这里的风景很特别。
It is a great place to see some wonderful night views.
翻译：这是一个欣赏美丽夜景的好地方。
I can't wait to visit the Changbai Mountains in Jilin Province, China.
翻译：我迫不及待地想游览中国吉林省的长白山。
I want to breathe in the fresh air.
翻译：我想呼吸那里的新鲜空气。
It is a very beautiful place and is home to many plants and animals.
翻译：这是一个非常美丽的地方，是许多动植物的家园。
In winter, the snow covers the trees and the mountains look like a(n) ocean of white.
翻译：冬天，雪覆盖着树木，山脉看起来像一片白色的海洋。
I would like to go to the Tree River in northern Canada.
翻译：我想去加拿大北部的树河。
There is nothing to do there but relax.
翻译：在那儿除了放松没有其他事可做。
The river is very clean and it has fresh water.
翻译：河水非常清澈，而且是淡水。
A special type of fish called Arctic char can survive here in the very cold waters.
翻译：一种叫做红点鲑的特殊鱼类能够在那里冰冷的水域中生存。
The river seldom flood, so it is very safe to go there.
翻译：这条河很少发洪水，所以去那里很安全。
Think about the questions below.
翻译：思考以下问题。
Share your answers with your classmates.
翻译：与同学分享你的答案。
Which of the four landscapes in the article would you like to visit most?
翻译：文章中的四种风景，你最想参观哪一种？
What can we get from knowing more about different landscapes on earth?
翻译：了解地球上不同的风景，我们能得到什么？
How can we get along well with nature?
翻译：我们怎样才能与自然和谐相处？
Using indefinite pronouns
翻译：不定代词的使用
Read the table below and pay attention to the use of indefinite pronouns.
翻译：阅读下表，注意不定代词的使用。
When we are offering something or when we expect the answer to be "yes", we can use somebody/someone/something in questions.
翻译：当我们想提供某样东西给对方，或者预期对方会给出肯定的回答时，我们可以在疑问句中使用somebody/someone/something来提问。
e.g. Would you like something to drink?
翻译：比如：Would you like something to drink?
somebody/someone/something
翻译：某人/某人/某物
There's somebody/someone on the mountain!
翻译：山上有人！
There seems to be something in the river.
翻译：河里好像有什么东西。
anybody/anyone/anything
翻译：任何人/任何人/任何事物
I can't see anybody/anyone/anything up the mountain.
翻译：我在山上看不见任何人。
Does anybody/anyone want to visit the desert?
翻译：有人想去参观沙漠吗？
Can you see anything in the river?
翻译：你能看到河里有什么东西吗？
everybody/everyone/everything
翻译：每个人/每个人/每件事
Is everybody/everyone going to the forest?
翻译：每个人都要去森林吗？
Everything is ready for our trip to the forest.
翻译：我们去森林旅行的一切都准备好了。
nobody/no one/nothing
翻译：没有人/没有人/什么都没有
There is nobody/no one up the mountain.
翻译：山上没有人。
There is nothing in the river.
翻译：河里什么都没有。
Work out the rule!
翻译：找出规律！
We use indefinite pronouns to refer to people and things when we do not know or do not need to mention who or what we are talking about.
翻译：当我们不明确知道或者无需具体指出我们正在讨论的人或物时，我们会使用不定代词来代替。
We use pronouns ending in -body or -one for people, and pronouns ending in -thing for things.
翻译：其中，以-body或-one结尾的代词用于指代人，而以-thing结尾的代词则用于指代物。
Mr Wu is asking the students to describe a picture.
翻译：吴老师要求学生们描述一张图片。
Look at the picture and complete the sentences with the correct indefinite pronouns.
翻译：看图片，用正确的不定代词完成句子。
There's someone/somebody sitting by the campfire.
翻译：有个人坐在篝火旁。
There isn't anybody/anyone else with him.
翻译：没有其他人陪着他。
He may be lonely.
翻译：他可能很孤单。
Nobody/No one is camping with him.
翻译：没人和他一起露营。
Not everyone/everybody likes camping, but the man seems to enjoy it.
翻译：不是每个人都喜欢露营，但那个人似乎乐在其中。
I can see a fire, but the man isn't cooking something.
翻译：我看到一堆火，但那个人没有在做饭。
It looks like there's nothing to eat.
翻译：看起来好像没有什么可吃的。
There's something inside his tent: it looks like a light.
翻译：他的帐篷里有件东西：看起来像是一盏灯。
The tent looks warm.
翻译：帐篷看起来很暖和。
I think he has got everything ready for a good night's sleep.
翻译：我认为他已经为睡个好觉做好了一切准备。
Find a picture of a landscape with people in it and talk with your partner about it, using indefinite pronouns.
翻译：找一张有人的风景图片，并与你的搭档使用不定代词谈论它。
Using what and how to express strong feelings
翻译：使用what和how来表达强烈的情感
Read the conversation below about Huanglong in Sichuan and pay attention to the use of what and how.
翻译：阅读下面关于四川黄龙风景区的对话，注意what和how的使用。
Look at this photo of Huanglong.
翻译：看这张黄龙风景区的照片。
What a beautiful view!
翻译：多美的景色啊！
We use what and how in sentences to express strong feelings about someone or something.
翻译：我们在句子中使用what和how来表达对某人或某事的强烈感受。
We make these sentences like this:
翻译：这些句子的构造方式如下：
What a high mountain (it is)! What beautiful forests (they are)! What wonderful landscapes (the earth has)! What a huge ocean (it is)!
翻译：多么高的山啊！ 多么美丽的森林啊！ 地球上风景多美啊！ 多么巨大的海洋啊！
How high (the mountain is)! How beautiful (the forests are)! How wonderful (the earth's landscapes are)! How huge (the ocean is)!
翻译：多么高的山啊！ 多么美丽的森林啊！ 地球上风景多美啊！ 多么巨大的海洋啊！
Work out the rule!
翻译：找出规律！
To make a sentence to express strong feelings:
翻译：用一句话来表达强烈的感情：
we use a(n) noun phrase after what;
翻译：在what后面使用名词短语
we use a(n) adjective after how.
翻译：在how后面使用形容词。
Mr Wu is talking to Daniel about the Songhua River.
翻译：吴老师正在和丹尼尔谈论松花江。
Complete their conversation with what and how.
翻译：用what和how来完成他们的对话。
The Songhua River runs through Heilongjiang and Jilin and it's about 2,300 kilometres long.
翻译：松花江流经黑龙江和吉林，全长约2300公里。
What a long river!
翻译：多长的河啊！
The land along the Songhua River is very good for growing corn.
翻译：松花江沿岸的土地非常适合种植玉米。
There are many large farms there.
翻译：那里有许多大型农场。
The farmers must love the river.
翻译：农民们一定很喜欢这条河。
The landscape along the river is very beautiful.
翻译：沿河的风景很美。
What's the best way to see the Songhua River?
翻译：观赏松花江的最佳方式是什么？
Just take a boat trip, and you can enjoy the nice views along the river.
翻译：乘船游览，你可以欣赏到沿河的美景。
I love learning about new places.
翻译：我喜欢了解新的地方。
I'll ask each student to talk about their favourite landscape next week.
翻译：我下周会让每个学生谈论他们最喜欢的风景。
What a good idea!
翻译：好主意！
That will be really fun!
翻译：那一定很有趣！
Find a picture of a landscape without people in it and talk about it with your classmates, using what and how to express your feelings about it.
翻译：找一张没有人的风景图片，和你的同学谈一谈，使用what和how来表达你对它的感受。
Intonation describes the falls and rises of the voice in speech.
翻译：语调描述的是说话声音的高低起伏。
There are two main types of intonation in English: falling intonation and rising intonation.
翻译：英语中主要有两种语调：降调和升调。
When we speak, our tone falls at the end of a statement.
翻译：当我们陈述一个事实时，语调会在句末下降。
There are some plants in the desert.
翻译：沙漠里有一些植物。
The mountains are very tall.
翻译：这些山非常高。
When we ask a yes-no question, our tone rises at the end of the question.
翻译：当我们提问一般疑问句时，语调会在句末上升。
Is the forest far away?
翻译：森林离得很远吗？
Are there any rivers in the forest?
翻译：森林里有河流吗？
When we ask a wh-question, our tone usually falls at the end of the question.
翻译：当我们提问特殊疑问句时，语调通常在句末下降。
What animals live in the ocean?
翻译：海洋中生活着哪些动物？
How can we go across the river?
翻译：我们怎样才能过河？
We make our tone rise at the end of a phrase or a sentence to show surprise.
翻译：为了表示惊讶，我们会在短语或句子的末尾提高语调。
I visited the Tianshan Mountains during this summer holiday.
翻译：今年暑假我去了天山。
You visited the Tianshan Mountains?
翻译：你去了天山吗？
They're so far away.
翻译：那地方可远了。
In alternative questions with or, our tone rises on the first part of the question and falls on the second part.
翻译：在带有“or”的选择疑问句中，语调在句子的前半部分上升，后半部分下降。
Is it a hill or a mountain?
翻译：它是小山还是山脉？
Read the conversation below.
翻译：阅读下面的对话。
Put a falling arrow (↘) or a rising arrow (↗) at the end of each sentence.
翻译：在每个句子末尾标上降调箭头（↘）或升调箭头（↗）。
Then practise it with your partner.
翻译：然后和你的搭档一起练习。
Tomorrow is Sunday.
翻译：明天是星期日。
Would you like to go for a walk?
翻译：你想去散步吗？
Yes, I'd like to.
翻译：是的，我想去。
The weather is perfect for walking at this time of year.
翻译：每年这个时候的天气非常适合散步。
Where do you want to go?
翻译：你想去哪里？
Let's go to Sunshine Forest Park.
翻译：我们去阳光森林公园吧。
Sunshine Forest Park?
翻译：阳光森林公园？
I love it there.
翻译：我很喜欢那儿。
The air is really fresh with many trees and flowers around.
翻译：那儿的空气很清新，周围有很多树木和花朵。
And we can ride a bike through the forests.
翻译：我们可以骑自行车穿过森林。
When shall we meet?
翻译：我们什么时候见面？
Is 10 in the morning OK?
翻译：早上10点可以吗？
Yes, that's good.
翻译：好的，没问题。
Landscapes of China
翻译：中国的风景
Daniel is reading an article about interesting landscapes in China.
翻译：丹尼尔正在读一篇关于中国的有趣风景的文章。
Read part of the article and answer the questions below.
翻译：阅读文章的部分内容并回答以下问题。
In Zhangye, Gansu Province, you can see beautiful red hills.
翻译：在甘肃省张掖市，你可以看到美丽的红色山丘。
The name of this landscape is the Danxia landform.
翻译：这一景观被称为丹霞地貌。
It is a natural wonder and a treat for your eyes.
翻译：它是大自然的奇观，也是视觉上的盛宴。
The Yadan landform in North-west China is very unusual.
翻译：中国西北部的雅丹地貌非常奇特。
This landform is made of sandstone in strange shapes.
翻译：这种地貌由形状奇特的砂岩构成。
It takes millions of years for these shapes to form.
翻译：这些形状的形成需要数百万年的时间。
It is a great example of the power of wind and time.
翻译：它是风和时间的力量的绝佳例证。
What does the Danxia landform in Zhangye look like?
翻译：张掖的丹霞地貌是什么样子的？
What makes the Yadan landform?
翻译：是什么形成了雅丹地貌？
Daniel is listening to a radio ad about visiting Yunnan Province.
翻译：丹尼尔正在收听一则关于参观云南省的广播广告。
Listen to the ad and complete Daniel's notes.
翻译：请听广告并完成丹尼尔的笔记。
Tall stone towers in cool shapes
翻译：形状奇特的高大石塔
A great place to take ______
翻译：一个______的好地方
Xishuangbanna Rainforest
翻译：西双版纳雨林
Waterfalls, ______, monkeys and different types of bamboo
翻译：瀑布、______、猴子和不同种类的竹子
A good place for a rest
翻译：休息的好去处
Yulong Snow Mountain
翻译：玉龙雪山
Looks like a Chinese dragon
翻译：形似巨龙
______ on the top all year round
翻译：______常年位居榜首
Special ______
翻译：特别的______
High up in the ______
翻译：位于______高处
Quiet and beautiful
翻译：安静而美丽
A place for people to go for a ______
翻译：人们______的好去处
Daniel and Millie are talking about interesting landscapes they want to see.
翻译：丹尼尔和米莉正在谈论他们想看的有趣的风景。
Work in pairs and talk about the topic.
翻译：两人一组，讨论这个话题。
Use the conversation below as a model.
翻译：以下对话可供参考。
Where would you like to visit this year, Millie?
翻译：米莉，你今年想去哪里游玩？
I want to go to Red Beach in Liaoning Province.
翻译：我想去辽宁省的红海滩。
It looks like a sea of red plants.
翻译：那里看起来像一片红色的植物海洋。
I'm very interested in Mount Huangshan.
翻译：我对黄山很感兴趣。
My uncle went there last month.
翻译：我叔叔上个月去了那里。
He saw a fantastic sea of clouds!
翻译：他看到了一片梦幻般的云海！
Wow, what a lucky man!
翻译：哇，他真幸运！
You can only see that amazing view about 50 days a year.
翻译：一年中只有大约50天你能看到如此壮观的景象。
Mr Wu asked each student to write an article about a beautiful or an interesting landscape in China.
翻译：吴老师要求每个学生写一篇关于中国美丽或有趣的风景的文章。
Daniel is making a table about a landscape.
翻译：丹尼尔正在制作一个关于风景的表格。
Read the table and complete it with the information about the landscape you choose.
翻译：阅读以下表格，并根据你选择的风景填写相关信息。
In the south of Anhui Province
翻译：安徽省南部
What it is famous for
翻译：它以什么而闻名
Pine trees and rocks in strange shapes; a sea of clouds; hot springs
翻译：奇松怪石；云海；温泉
What you can do there
翻译：你在那里能做什么
Get to the top to see an amazing view; enjoy the view at sunrise or sunset
翻译：登上山顶欣赏美景；欣赏日出或日落时的景色
Read Daniel's article about an interesting landscape.
翻译：阅读丹尼尔的这篇关于有趣风景的文章。
Use a short, catchy title.
翻译：使用简短的、吸引人的标题。
Mount Huangshan, more than beautiful
翻译：黄山，美不胜收
Give general information such as the name of the place and where it is.
翻译：提供基本信息，如地点名称和位置。
Mount Huangshan is in the south of Anhui Province in East China.
翻译：黄山位于中国东部的安徽省南部。
It is only about 1,900 metres high, but it is one of the most amazing mountains in China.
翻译：它只有大约1900米高，但它是中国最令人惊叹的山脉之一。
Describe some special or interesting things about the place.
翻译：描述该地的一些特别或有趣之处。
Mount Huangshan is famous for its pine trees and rocks in strange shapes, a wonderful sea of clouds, and relaxing hot springs.
翻译：黄山以其奇松怪石、云海奇观和令人心旷神怡的温泉而闻名于世。
In winter, snow covers the mountain and it becomes a white wonderland.
翻译：冬天，白雪覆盖黄山，宛如白色仙境。
Explain what you can do or see in the place.
翻译：说明你在该地能做什么或看到什么。
There are several ways to enjoy the beauty of Mount Huangshan.
翻译：欣赏黄山美景有多种方式。
You can walk up paths and steps to the top or take a cable car.
翻译：你可以沿着小路和台阶登上山顶，也可以乘坐缆车。
From the top, you can enjoy an amazing view.
翻译：在山顶，你可以欣赏到令人惊叹的美景。
Many people like to stay overnight on the mountain to watch the sunrise or sunset.
翻译：许多人喜欢在山上过夜，观看日出或日落。
It is a fantastic view.
翻译：这里的景色美不胜收。
Write an article about a beautiful or an interesting landscape in China based on the information in Part D1.
翻译：根据D1部分的信息，写一篇关于中国美丽或有趣风景的文章。
Use Daniel's article as a model.
翻译：以丹尼尔的文章为范文。
Useful expressions
翻译：常用表达
... is in the south/north/east/west of ...
翻译：……位于……的南部/北部/东部/西部。
It is one of the best-known/most amazing ...
翻译：它是最著名/最令人惊叹的……之一。
... is an amazing place.
翻译：……是一个令人惊叹的地方。
It is famous for ...
翻译：它因……而闻名。
In winter/spring/..., ...
翻译：在冬天/春天/……
From the top/foot of the mountain, you can ...
翻译：从山顶/山脚，你可以……
People like to stay overnight/go to ...
翻译：人们喜欢过夜/前往……
I know more facts about the earth's landscapes.
翻译：我了解了更多关于地球风景的知识。
I can use indefinite pronouns to talk about people and things and use what and how to express strong feelings correctly.
翻译：我能使用不定代词谈论人和事，并能正确使用what和how表达强烈的感受。
I can talk and write about landscapes with the new words in this unit.
翻译：我能用本单元的新单词谈论和描写风景。
I can use intonation correctly when I talk and read.
翻译：我能在说话和朗读时正确使用语调。
I have some ideas about the beauty of our amazing planet.
翻译：对于我们这个神奇星球的美丽，我有了一些想法。
Assess your learning of new words and grammar by doing the exercises on page 121.
翻译：请通过完成第121页的练习来评估你对新词汇和语法的掌握情况。
I am good at ______.
翻译：我擅长______。
I need to spend more time on ______.
翻译：我需要花更多时间在______上。
My action plan: ______.
翻译：我的行动计划：______.
Planet Earth is a great documentary series about the wonders of our planet.
翻译：《地球脉动》是一部关于地球奇观的精彩纪录片系列。
Each episode looks at a different place on earth and the animals as well as plants there.
翻译：每一集都探索地球上不同的地方以及那里的动物和植物。
It is an amazing journey and shows the beauty of our world.
翻译：这是一次奇妙的旅程，展现了我们世界的美丽。
Watch the series and find out more about different places on earth.
翻译：观看这部系列纪录片，了解更多地球上的不同地方。
Share your favourite places with your classmates.
翻译：与同学分享你最喜欢的地方。
Unit 7 Outdoor fun
翻译：第七单元 户外乐趣
The outdoors creates happy and healthy people.
翻译：户外活动造就快乐和健康的人。
In this unit, we will
翻译：在本单元中，我们将
read a diary entry about a fun outdoor activity;
翻译：阅读一篇关于有趣的户外活动的日记；
learn about different kinds of outdoor activities;
翻译：了解不同类型的户外活动；
describe an outdoor experience;
翻译：描述一次户外经历；
find out how to stay safe during an outdoor activity.
翻译：了解如何在户外活动中保持安全。
Outdoor activities help us get close to nature and relax.
翻译：户外活动有助于我们亲近自然和放松身心。
Let's talk about what we like to do outdoors and learn about the joy and benefits of these activities.
翻译：让我们谈谈喜欢的户外活动，并了解这些活动的乐趣和好处。
Welcome to the unit
翻译：欢迎来到本单元
Let's have fun
翻译：让我们玩得开心
The Class 1, Grade 7 students are talking about outdoor activities.
翻译：七年级一班的学生正在谈论户外活动。
Choose the right activity for each student below.
翻译：为下面的每个学生选择合适的活动。
I want to take a break from city life and be close to nature.
翻译：我想暂时远离城市生活，亲近大自然。
I'll try camping.
翻译：我会尝试露营。
I need to work on my balance to become a better dancer.
翻译：我需要练习平衡才能成为更好的舞者。
Maybe I can try skating.
翻译：也许我可以试试滑冰。
I don't want to spend my pocket money on sport.
翻译：我不想把零花钱花在运动上。
I have to save my money to take an online computer class.
翻译：我必须存钱报一个线上计算机课程。
I might try jogging.
翻译：我可能会尝试慢跑。
In my free time, I want to go around our town on my own.
翻译：我想有空的时候自己在镇上到处转转。
I may try cycling.
翻译：我可能会尝试骑自行车。
Amy and Simon are talking about what outdoor activities they would like to try.
翻译：艾米和西蒙正在谈论他们想尝试的户外活动。
Work in pairs and talk about the topic.
翻译：两人一组，讨论这个话题。
Use the conversation below as a model.
翻译：以下对话可供参考。
What outdoor activity would you like to try, Simon?
翻译：西蒙，你想尝试什么户外活动？
I want to go horse riding.
翻译：我想去骑马。
I think horse riding is cool.
翻译：我觉得骑马很酷。
I really want to learn how to do it.
翻译：我真的很想学骑马。
I'd like to try skiing!
翻译：我想尝试滑雪！
What's fun about skiing?
翻译：滑雪有什么好玩的？
It's really exciting.
翻译：真的很刺激。
Also, it would be wonderful to be in the mountains, with all that snow.
翻译：另外，在山上滑雪也很不错，那里有很多雪。
What other outdoor activities do you know about?
翻译：你还知道哪些户外活动？
Simon went on a cycling trip.
翻译：西蒙进行了一次骑行之旅。
He wrote about it in his diary.
翻译：他把这次旅行写进了日记。
Here is the diary entry.
翻译：以下是这篇日记。
Before reading, think about the questions below.
翻译：阅读之前，思考下面的问题。
Would you like to go on a cycling trip?
翻译：你想进行一次骑行旅行吗？
Why or why not?
翻译：为什么想或为什么不想？
How would you prepare for a cycling trip?
翻译：你会如何为骑行之旅做准备？
When reading about an experience, pay attention to words or phrases that connect ideas through time, such as before, after, while, at first, soon, later, when.
翻译：在阅读有关某次经历的文章时，注意那些能够按时间顺序串联起整个叙述的词语或短语，如 before、after、while、at first、soon、later、when。
Sunday, 28 May Sunny
翻译：5月28日 星期日 晴
Yesterday I went on a cycling trip with my friends.
翻译：昨天，我和朋友们一起去骑行。
It was an amazing experience!
翻译：这是一次奇妙的经历！
After breakfast, we set off for a little village.
翻译：早饭后，我们出发去小村庄。
We followed the map on my phone, but it did not give enough details about the countryside.
翻译：我们照着手机上的地图前行，但地图上关于乡村的信息不够详细。
None of us knew the right way.
翻译：我们都不知道正确的路线。
I was a little worried, but luckily, a driver stopped and told us which way to go.
翻译：我有点担心，但幸运的是，一位司机停下来告诉我们该怎么走。
We cycled for another hour and then arrived at the village.
翻译：我们又骑了一个小时，然后到达村庄。
We were all excited.
翻译：我们都很兴奋。
The village is in a beautiful and quiet area.
翻译：这个村庄坐落在一个美丽而宁静的地方。
After lunch, we walked around and saw all kinds of interesting flowers and plants.
翻译：午饭后，我们四处走走，看到了各种各样的有趣花草。
I used an app to find out more about them.
翻译：我用一个应用程序了解了更多关于它们的信息。
We took some great photos.
翻译：我们还拍了一些很棒的照片。
It was really enjoyable!
翻译：真是非常愉快！
On our way back, Sandy's bike had a problem.
翻译：回来的路上，桑迪的自行车出了点问题。
Daniel took out his tools.
翻译：丹尼尔拿出了他的工具。
We all helped repair Sandy's bike.
翻译：我们都帮忙修理桑迪的自行车。
We were a little tired, but we were proud of our teamwork.
翻译：我们有点累，但为我们的团队合作感到自豪。
It was a great day!
翻译：这真是美好的一天！
We had a lot of fun and learnt about nature.
翻译：我们玩得很开心，还了解了大自然。
I can't wait to do it again.
翻译：我迫不及待地想再来一次。
Put the sentences in the correct order.
翻译：将句子按正确的顺序排列。
Write the numbers 1-6 in the boxes.
翻译：在方框中标出数字1-6。
Sandy's bike had a problem.
翻译：桑迪的自行车出了问题。
We fixed Sandy's bike.
翻译：我们修好了桑迪的自行车。
We arrived at the village.
翻译：我们到达了村庄。
We took photos.
翻译：我们拍了照片。
A driver showed us the way.
翻译：一位司机给我们指了路。
Read the diary entry again and choose the correct answer.
翻译：再读一遍日记，并选择正确的答案。
Simon went on a cycling trip with ______.
翻译：西蒙和______一起去骑行。
On the way to the village, Simon and his friends ______.
翻译：在去村庄的路上，西蒙和他的朋友们______。
saw many flowers
翻译：看到了很多花
Simon used ______ to learn about the flowers and plants.
翻译：西蒙用______来了解这些花草。
Sandy's bike had a problem.
翻译：桑迪的自行车出了问题。
______ helped repair it.
翻译：______帮忙修理它。
Simon thought the cycling trip was ______.
翻译：西蒙认为这次骑行是______。
Simon found two diary entries online about outdoor fun at the weekend.
翻译：西蒙在网上找到了两篇关于周末户外娱乐的日记。
Complete the diary entries with the correct forms of the words and phrases in the box below.
翻译：用下面方框中单词和短语的正确形式完成日记内容。
I went horse riding last weekend with my cousin John.
翻译：上周末，我和表弟约翰一起去骑马了。
We set off early in the morning.
翻译：我们一大早就出发了。
My horse was very kind.
翻译：我的马非常和善。
We follow a path through a big forest.
翻译：我们沿着一条小路穿过一片大森林。
However, we got lost.
翻译：然而，我们迷路了。
I used the map on my phone for help and then found the way.
翻译：我用手机上的地图求助，然后找到了路。
I am proud of myself for dealing with the problem on my own.
翻译：我为自己能独立解决问题而感到自豪。
I went hiking in the countryside with my best friend, Jake, last month.
翻译：上个月，我和最好的朋友杰克去乡下徒步旅行了。
The first part of the walk was easy, but soon we had to walk up some hills.
翻译：前半段路程很轻松，但不久之后我们就得爬一些山丘。
At noon, it began to rain.
翻译：到了中午，天空下起了雨。
Jake was a little worried.
翻译：杰克有点担心。
Luckily the rain stopped half an hour later.
翻译：幸运的是，半小时后雨就停了。
It was very late when we arrive home.
翻译：我们到家时已经很晚了。
It was my first hiking experience.
翻译：这是我的第一次徒步旅行。
I will never forget it.
翻译：我永远都不会忘记这次经历。
Think about the questions below.
翻译：思考以下问题。
Share your answers with your classmates.
翻译：与同学分享你的答案。
What do you think of Simon's cycling trip?
翻译：你觉得西蒙的骑行之旅怎么样？
What outdoor activities would you like to do with your friends?
翻译：你想和朋友一起做什么户外活动？
What do you think people can get from outdoor activities?
翻译：你认为人们可以从户外活动中得到什么？
Simple past tense (I)
翻译：一般过去时（一）
Read the short text below and pay attention to the use of verbs in bold.
翻译：阅读下面的短文，注意粗体动词的使用。
Last term, I tried roller skating for the first time.
翻译：上学期，我第一次尝试滑旱冰。
At first, I could not even stand up on my skates.
翻译：起初，我甚至不能穿着溜冰鞋站立。
My skating teacher is really nice.
翻译：我的滑冰老师非常好。
He helped me practise, and little by little, I found it very enjoyable.
翻译：他帮助我练习，渐渐地，我发现这非常有趣。
Now I'm not so afraid of skating.
翻译：现在我不那么害怕滑冰了。
I'm going to have my skating lesson at the weekend.
翻译：我周末要上滑冰课。
I can't wait.
翻译：我已经迫不及待了。
We often use these time expressions when we talk about the past.
翻译：当我们谈论过去时，我们经常使用这些时间表达。
ago just now yesterday the day before yesterday yesterday morning/afternoon/evening last night/week/month/year
翻译：之前 刚才 昨天 前天 昨天早上/下午/晚上 昨晚/上周/上个月/去年
Last term, Millie began to learn roller skating.
翻译：上学期，米莉开始学习滑旱冰。
Millie went roller skating last week.
翻译：米莉上周去滑旱冰了。
Work out the rule!
翻译：找出规律！
We use the simple past tense to talk about things that are happened in the past.
翻译：一般过去时用来谈论过去发生的事情。
Verbs ending in a vowel + y form the simple past tense by adding -ed.
翻译：以元音字母 + y结尾的动词通过添加-ed 构成一般过去时。
stay → stayed
翻译：stay → stayed
Turn to pages 130-131 for more irregular verbs.
翻译：翻到第130-131页，查看更多不规则动词。
We form the simple past tense like this:
翻译：我们这样构成一般过去时：
Verbs ending in -e
翻译：以-e结尾的动词
Verbs ending in a consonant + y
翻译：以辅音字母 + y结尾的动词
Short verbs ending in a vowel + a consonant
翻译：以元音 + 辅音结尾的短动词
double the consonant + ed
翻译：双写辅音字母再加ed
We form the simple past tense of irregular verbs differently.
翻译：不规则动词在构成一般过去时时，其形式与规则动词不同，
We do not add -ed.
翻译：通常不在词尾直接添加-ed。
Amy is writing about her family's camping trip last weekend.
翻译：艾米正在写上周末全家的露营活动。
Complete her sentences below, using the simple past tense.
翻译：用一般过去时完成下面的句子。
My family planned a camping trip with my aunt's family last week.
翻译：我们家上周和姑姑家计划了一次露营旅行。
Dad bought a new tent online.
翻译：爸爸在网上买了一个新帐篷。
Mum shopped for all kinds of food in the supermarket.
翻译：妈妈在超市买了各种食物。
I prepared some games.
翻译：我准备了一些游戏。
Last Saturday, we left early in the morning.
翻译：上周六，我们一大早就出发了。
We met my aunt's family on the way.
翻译：我们在路上遇到了姑姑一家。
They took their pet dog with them.
翻译：他们还带上了宠物狗。
It was a great experience, and all of us had lots of fun.
翻译：这是一次很棒的经历，我们都玩得很开心。
Amy is telling Simon about her family's camping trip.
翻译：艾米正在向西蒙讲述她家的露营之旅。
Complete their conversation with the simple past tense of the verbs in brackets.
翻译：用括号中动词的一般过去时完成他们的对话。
I went camping for the first time last weekend.
翻译：上周末我第一次去露营。
We walked around the lake, and we also went fishing in the lake.
翻译：我们在湖边散步，还在湖里钓鱼。
We had so much fun.
翻译：我们玩得很开心。
We had a picnic on the grass.
翻译：我们在草地上野餐。
The food was delicious!
翻译：食物很美味！
It sounds wonderful!
翻译：听起来太棒了！
I enjoyed the camping trip because of the fresh air and peace and quiet in the countryside.
翻译：我很喜欢这次露营旅行，因为乡村有新鲜的空气和宁静的环境。
I can't wait to do it too.
翻译：我也迫不及待要去露营了。
Amy is writing about her camping trip last weekend.
翻译：艾米正在写她上周末的露营之旅。
Complete her writing with the simple past tense of the verbs in brackets.
翻译：用括号中动词的一般过去时完成她的写作。
Last weekend, I went camping with my family.
翻译：上周末，我和家人一起去露营了。
We stayed at a campsite near a lake.
翻译：我们待在湖边的露营地。
The view in that area was beautiful.
翻译：那里的景色很美。
We slept in a tent at night.
翻译：晚上我们睡在帐篷里。
Shirley and I were a little afraid of the dark at first.
翻译：一开始，雪莉和我都有点怕黑。
Dad told some interesting stories about his childhood.
翻译：爸爸讲了一些他童年的趣事。
And I was much more relaxed.
翻译：我也放松了许多。
Then I went to sleep to the sound of nature.
翻译：然后，我就在大自然的声音中进入了梦乡。
Write a short text about one of your outdoor activities, using the simple past tense.
翻译：使用一般过去时，就你的一次户外活动写一篇短文。
Many verbs in the simple past tense end in the letters -ed.
翻译：许多动词的一般过去式都以字母-ed结尾。
There are three different ways of pronouncing this ending: /t/, /d/ and /ɪd/.
翻译：这个词尾有三种不同的发音方式：/t/、/d/和/ɪd/。
How do you pronounce the endings of the words below?
翻译：下面单词的词尾如何发音？
Listen carefully and write /t/, /d/ or /ɪd/ in the blanks.
翻译：仔细听录音，然后在空白处写出/t/、/d/或/ɪd/。
Read the text below and try to pronounce the -ed endings of verbs in the simple past tense.
翻译：阅读下面的文章，试着读出一般过去时中以-ed结尾的动词的发音。
Then listen and check if you are right.
翻译：然后听录音并检查你的发音是否正确。
Last weekend, I climbed a mountain with my classmates.
翻译：上周末，我和同学们一起爬山。
We also invited our form teacher to go with us.
翻译：我们还邀请了我们的班主任和我们一起去。
At about 8 o'clock, we arrived at the foot of the mountain.
翻译：大约8点钟，我们到达了山脚。
Then we started climbing.
翻译：然后我们开始爬山。
We walked along paths and steps up to the top.
翻译：我们沿着小路走，一步步爬上山顶。
When we reached the halfway point up the mountain, we were very tired.
翻译：当我们到达半山腰时，我们都很累。
We stopped for a short while and then went on.
翻译：我们停了一会儿，然后继续前行。
It took us about three hours to get to the top.
翻译：我们花了大约三个小时才到达山顶。
The view from the top was fantastic!
翻译：从山顶看到的景色太棒了！
I was very tired when I came back home, but it was worth it.
翻译：我回到家时很累，但这一切都是值得的。
The great outdoors
翻译：大型户外活动
Simon is reading an ad about camping.
翻译：西蒙正在阅读一则关于露营的广告。
Read it and answer the questions below.
翻译：阅读广告并回答下面的问题。
A catchy title is short and simple, but it is clear and to the point.
翻译：一个有吸引力的标题是简短的，但它清晰明了、切中要点。
Sleep under the stars
翻译：星空下的睡眠
Do you ever feel like you can't focus on your work?
翻译：你是否曾经感觉到无法专注于你的工作？
Or do you feel a little down sometimes?
翻译：或者你有时感到有点闷闷不乐吗？
Well, why not take a break and go camping?
翻译：那么，为什么不休息一下，去露营呢？
The fresh air and camping activities can be good for your body and mind.
翻译：新鲜的空气和露营活动对你的身心都有好处。
Camping is such a great activity: put up a tent, roll out your sleeping bag and then fall asleep under the stars.
翻译：露营是一项非常棒的活动：搭起帐篷，展开睡袋，然后在星空下入睡。
It will give you a chance to take a break from your busy life.
翻译：它能让你有机会从忙碌的生活中解脱出来。
You don't need to worry about anything.
翻译：你不需要担心任何事情。
Just relax and enjoy nature.
翻译：只是放松身心，享受大自然。
Come and join us!
翻译：快来加入我们吧！
Camping will help you keep fit and make you happy!
翻译：露营能助你保持健康，让你快乐！
Why do people like camping?
翻译：为什么人们喜欢露营？
Would you like to go camping?
翻译：你想去露营吗？
Why or why not?
翻译：为什么想或为什么不想？
Simon is listening to a radio interview with two young campers.
翻译：西蒙正在收听两位年轻露营者的电台访谈。
Listen to the interview and help Simon complete his notes.
翻译：听完采访后，帮助西蒙完成他的笔记。
First-time campers
翻译：首次露营者
Time: ______
翻译：时间：______
Place: A campsite about ______ minutes by car from home
翻译：地点：离家约______分钟车程的露营地
Things they took:
翻译：他们带的东西
Weather: ______ during the day; ______ at night
翻译：天气：白天______；夜间______
Safety tips: Check the weather before going camping; ______ campfires before leaving
翻译：安全提示：露营前查看天气；离开前______营火
Simon is asking Mr Wu for some advice before going birdwatching.
翻译：西蒙在去观鸟之前询问吴老师的建议。
Work in pairs and ask for advice on an outdoor activity.
翻译：两人一组，就一项户外活动询问建议。
Use the conversation below as a model.
翻译：以下对话可供参考。
What should we take with us when we go birdwatching, Mr Wu?
翻译：吴老师，我们去观鸟时应该带什么？
Remember to take binoculars.
翻译：记得带望远镜。
They'll help you see the birds more clearly.
翻译：它们能帮助你更清楚地看到鸟儿。
Do you have any other useful tips?
翻译：您还有其他实用的建议吗？
You'd better wear comfortable shoes and take some water.
翻译：你最好穿一双舒适的鞋子，带一些水。
People usually go birdwatching for hours.
翻译：人们通常要观鸟好几个小时。
You may walk a long way and get thirsty.
翻译：你可能需要走很远的路，然后口渴。
Don't stay out after it gets dark.
翻译：天黑以后不要在外面逗留。
Thanks, Mr Wu.
翻译：谢谢，吴老师。
Have a safe and enjoyable trip.
翻译：祝你旅途安全愉快。
We often use "Remember to ..." and "You'd better ." to give advice to others.
翻译：我们经常用“Remember to ...”（记得做某事）和“You'd better ...”（你最好做某事）来给别人提供建议。
Mr Wu asked the Class 1, Grade 7 students to write about their outdoor experiences.
翻译：吴老师要求七年级一班的学生写下他们的户外经历。
Simon is making an outline for his writing.
翻译：西蒙正在为自己的写作列提纲。
Read it and complete the table with the information about one of your outdoor experiences.
翻译：阅读提纲并根据你的某次户外经历完成表格。
In the local forest
翻译：在当地的森林里
Me, my friends and my uncle
翻译：我、我的朋友们和我的叔叔
Went on a hiking trip
翻译：徒步旅行
First part—easy
翻译：前半段——容易
Second part—difficult
翻译：后半段——困难
A little tiring, but enjoyable;
翻译：有点累，但很愉快；
A chance to be close to nature
翻译：有机会亲近大自然
Read Simon's diary entry about a hiking trip.
翻译：阅读西蒙关于远足旅行的日记。
Give the day, date and weather to show it's a diary entry.
翻译：写出星期、日期和天气，说明这是一篇日记。
Sunday, 4 June Sunny
翻译：6月4日，星期日，晴
Say when and where the outdoor activity happened, and who was there.
翻译：说说户外活动发生的时间、地点和参与者。
Yesterday I went on a hiking trip with my friends and my uncle.
翻译：昨天我和我的朋友们还有叔叔一起去远足旅行。
We took a bus to the local forest early in the morning and started walking before it got too hot.
翻译：我们一大早就坐公共汽车去当地的森林，趁天气还不太热就开始徒步了。
Describe parts of the activity.
翻译：描述活动的各个环节。
You may include the problems you met and what you did about them.
翻译：你可以写出遇到的问题以及你是如何解决的。
The first part of the walk was easy.
翻译：徒步刚开始的那一段路程很轻松。
We walked along a small river.
翻译：我们沿着一条小河走。
The sky was blue.
翻译：天空很蓝。
It was very relaxing and I took lots of photos with my camera.
翻译：这让我很放松，我用相机拍了很多照片。
However, things became difficult because the path was very narrow.
翻译：然而，事情变得困难起来，因为道路非常狭窄。
We had to support each other.
翻译：我们不得不互相搀扶。
We were excited when we saw the path roll out in front of us.
翻译：当我们看到前方的道路豁然开朗时，我们都很兴奋。
Say what you think of the experience.
翻译：说说你对这次经历的看法。
The trip was a little tiring, but I really enjoyed it.
翻译：这次旅行有点累，但我真的很享受。
It was a great chance to be close to nature.
翻译：这是一个亲近大自然的好机会。
Write a diary entry about an outdoor activity based on the information in Part D1.
翻译：根据D1部分的信息，写一篇关于户外活动的日记。
Use Simon's writing as a model.
翻译：以西蒙的写作为例。
Useful expressions
翻译：常用表达
Last summer/weekend/week, ...
翻译：去年夏天/上周末/上周，……
I went camping/cycling/hiking/horse riding/jogging/roller skating/skiing/...
翻译：我去露营/骑自行车/骑马/慢跑/滑冰/滑雪/……
We went by/took ...
翻译：我们乘坐……去那里。
The first/second/last/... part of the ...
翻译：……的第一/第二/最后/……的部分
We saw/enjoyed ...
翻译：我们看到/享受了……
However/Unluckily, things became difficult because/when ...
翻译：然而/不幸的是，事情变得困难起来，因为/当……
It was a great chance to ...
翻译：它是一个……的好机会。
I know more about different outdoor activities.
翻译：我对不同种类的户外活动有了更多了解。
I can use the simple past tense correctly.
翻译：我能正确使用一般过去时。
I can talk and write about an outdoor activity with the new words in this unit.
翻译：我能用本单元的新单词谈论和描述户外活动。
I can pronounce the different -ed endings of verbs in the simple past tense.
翻译：我能读出一般过去时中动词的-ed词尾的不同发音。
I know more about the benefits of outdoor activities.
翻译：我对户外活动的好处有了更多认识。
Assess your learning of new words and grammar by doing the exercises on page 124.
翻译：请通过完成第124页的练习来评估你对新词汇和语法的掌握情况。
I am good at ______.
翻译：我擅长______。
I need to spend more time on ______.
翻译：我需要花更多时间在______上。
My action plan: ______.
翻译：我的行动计划：______.
Skiing is a popular winter sport and fun outdoor activity.
翻译：滑雪是一项很受欢迎的冬季运动和有趣的户外活动。
Did you know that skiing is one of the world's oldest sports?
翻译：你知道滑雪是世界上最古老的运动之一吗？
It has a history of thousands of years.
翻译：它已有数千年的历史。
There are two main types of skiing: downhill skiing and cross-country skiing.
翻译：滑雪主要分为两种：高山滑雪和越野滑雪。
Find out more about this activity on the internet and share with your classmates.
翻译：请在网上查找更多关于这项活动的信息，并与你的同学分享。
Unit 8 Wonderland
翻译：第八单元 仙境
A good fantasy story is a way into real life.
翻译：一个好的奇幻故事是通往现实生活的一条途径。
In this unit, we will
翻译：在本单元中，我们将
read part of Alice in Wonderland;
翻译：阅读《爱丽丝漫游奇境记》的一部分；
learn about fantasy stories;
翻译：了解奇幻故事；
describe our favourite fantasy book and continue the story of Alice;
翻译：描述我们最喜欢的奇幻小说，并续写爱丽丝的故事；
better understand why fantasy stories are popular.
翻译：更好地理解为什么奇幻故事如此受欢迎。
Fantasy stories are full of imagination and can open up anew world.
翻译：奇幻故事充满了想象力，可以开辟一个新的世界。
Let's go and explore this wonderland.
翻译：让我们一起去探索这个仙境吧。
Welcome to the unit
翻译：欢迎来到本单元
A world of fantasy stories
翻译：一个充满奇幻故事的世界
Sandy is listening to an introduction to four interesting fantasy stories.
翻译：桑迪正在听对四个有趣的奇幻故事的介绍。
Help her match each main character with the correct plot.
翻译：帮助她将每个主角与正确的情节相匹配。
Lives in a fun place called Neverland and has adventures with his friends
翻译：住在一个叫永无岛的有趣的地方，和他的朋友们一起冒险
Travels from China to ancient India with his master and two partners and has many adventures
翻译：与他的师父和两个伙伴一起从中国前往古印度，经历了许多冒险
Uses a magic paintbrush to help poor people
翻译：使用神笔帮助穷人
Catches a magical goldfish and it can make wishes come true
翻译：捕到了一条会实现愿望的神奇金鱼
Journey to the West
翻译：《西游记》
"Ma Liang and the Magic Paintbrush"
翻译：《神笔马良》
"The Fisherman and the Goldfish"
翻译：《渔夫和金鱼的故事》
Sandy and Simon are talking about fantasy stories.
翻译：桑迪和西蒙正在谈论奇幻故事。
Work in pairs and discuss what fantasy stories you know or like.
翻译：两人一组，讨论你们知道或喜欢的奇幻故事。
Use the conversation below as a model.
翻译：以下对话可供参考。
Hey Sandy, do you know the book The Classic of Mountains and Seas?
翻译：嘿，桑迪，你知道《山海经》这本书吗？
It's a collection of ancient Chinese fantasy stories.
翻译：这是一本中国古代神话故事集。
There are some stories about dragons, gods and other magical characters.
翻译：里面有一些关于龙、神和其他神话人物的故事。
But I only know some of the stories.
翻译：但我只知道其中的一些故事。
Do you have the book?
翻译：你有这本书吗？
I can lend it to you.
翻译：我可以借给你。
You'll really enjoy the stories.
翻译：你一定会喜欢这些故事的。
Thanks, Simon.
翻译：谢谢你，西蒙。
I can't wait to read it.
翻译：我迫不及待地想读了。
What other fantasy stories do you know?
翻译：你还知道哪些奇幻故事？
Share one with your classmates.
翻译：和同学们分享一个吧。
Down the rabbit hole
翻译：掉进兔子洞
Sandy is reading Alice in Wonderland.
翻译：桑迪正在阅读《爱丽丝漫游奇境记》。
Here is part of the story.
翻译：以下是故事的一部分。
Before reading, think about the questions below.
翻译：阅读之前，思考下面的问题。
What do you know about Alice in Wonderland?
翻译：你对《爱丽丝漫游奇境记》了解多少？
What do you think Alice might see in Wonderland?
翻译：你认为爱丽丝在仙境中会看到什么？
When reading a fantasy story, we may notice strange creatures, magic and exciting places.
翻译：阅读奇幻故事时，我们可能会注意到奇怪的生物、魔法和令人兴奋的地方。
We can use our imagination as we follow the characters on their adventure.
翻译：我们可以发挥想象力，跟随故事中的人物进行冒险。
Down the rabbit hole
翻译：掉进兔子洞
One sunny day, Alice and her sister sat by a river.
翻译：一个阳光明媚的日子，爱丽丝和妹妹坐在河边。
Then Alice heard a sound.
翻译：这时，爱丽丝听到了一个声音。
She looked up and saw a white rabbit in a coat passing by.
翻译：她抬起头，看见一只穿着大衣的小白兔从身边经过。
I'll be late!"
翻译：我要迟到了！”
It took a watch out of its pocket and looked at the time.
翻译：它从口袋里掏出手表看了看时间。
Alice stood up and ran across the field after the rabbit.
翻译：爱丽丝站起来，穿过田野追赶兔子。
The rabbit jumped down a big hole.
翻译：兔子跳下了一个大洞。
Alice did not want to let the rabbit get away, so she jumped down the hole too.
翻译：爱丽丝不想让兔子跑掉，于是也跳进了洞里。
Down, down, down.
翻译：掉啊，掉啊，掉啊。
Alice fell for a long time, and then she hit the ground.
翻译：爱丽丝向下掉了很长时间，然后才落地。
She found herself alone in a long, low hall.
翻译：她发现自己一个人在一个又长又矮的厅里。
There were doors all around, but they were all locked.
翻译：四周都是门，但都上了锁。
Alice saw a small key on a table, but it did not fit any of the locks.
翻译：爱丽丝看到桌子上有一把小钥匙，但它不适合任何一把锁。
Then Alice noticed a small door and put the key into the lock.
翻译：然后，爱丽丝注意到一扇小门，她把钥匙插进锁里。
She could see a lovely garden on the other side.
翻译：她看到另一边有一个可爱的花园。
Alice tried to go through the door, but she was too big.
翻译：爱丽丝试着穿过那扇门，但她太大了，过不去。
Put the sentences in the correct order.
翻译：按正确的顺序排列句子。
Write the numbers 1-8 in the boxes.
翻译：在方框中写下数字1-8。
Alice ran across the field after the rabbit.
翻译：爱丽丝穿过田野追赶兔子。
The rabbit took out a watch and checked the time.
翻译：兔子掏出一块手表查看时间。
Alice sat by a river with her sister.
翻译：爱丽丝和妹妹坐在河边。
Alice opened a small door with the key.
翻译：爱丽丝用钥匙打开了一扇小门。
Alice could see no one in the hall.
翻译：爱丽丝在大厅里看不到任何人。
Alice found a small key on a table.
翻译：爱丽丝在桌子上找到了一把小钥匙。
Alice jumped down the hole after the rabbit.
翻译：爱丽丝跟着兔子跳进了洞。
Alice saw a white rabbit passing by.
翻译：爱丽丝看到一只小白兔经过。
Read the story again.
翻译：再读一遍故事。
Write a T if a sentence is true or an F if it is false.
翻译：如果一个句子是正确的，就写T；如果是错误的，就写F。
Then correct the false one(s).
翻译：然后改正错误的句子。
Alice was playing with a rabbit.
翻译：爱丽丝在和一只兔子玩。
The rabbit asked Alice the time.
翻译：兔子问爱丽丝时间。
The rabbit jumped down the hole first.
翻译：兔子先跳进了洞。
It took Alice a long time before she hit the ground.
翻译：爱丽丝向下掉了很长时间，然后才落地。
Alice talked to the rabbit in the hole.
翻译：爱丽丝和洞里的兔子说话。
Simon is asking Sandy about the story Alice in Wonderland.
翻译：西蒙向桑迪询问《爱丽丝漫游奇境记》的故事。
Complete their conversation with the correct forms of the words and phrases in the box below.
翻译：用下面方框中单词和短语的正确形式完成他们的对话。
What's the story about?
翻译：这个故事讲的是什么？
It's about a girl named Alice.
翻译：它讲述了一个叫爱丽丝的女孩的故事。
One day, she sat by a river with her sister.
翻译：有一天，她和妹妹坐在河边。
Then she heard a sound and noticed a white rabbit pass by.
翻译：然后，她听到一个声音，发现一只小白兔从身边经过。
That sounds interesting.
翻译：听起来很有趣。
What did the rabbit do?
翻译：那只兔子做了什么？
It took a watch out of its pocket and looked at the time.
翻译：它从口袋里拿出一块表，看了看时间。
What happened next?
翻译：接下来发生了什么？
The rabbit ran across a field.
翻译：兔子穿过一片田野。
Alice ran after it.
翻译：爱丽丝追它。
Then the rabbit and Alice both jumped into a hole.
翻译：然后兔子和爱丽丝都跳进了一个洞里。
What happened after that?
翻译：之后发生了什么？
Alice fell a long way down.
翻译：爱丽丝向下掉了很长时间，
Then she hit the ground.
翻译：然后才落地。
She found herself alone in a long low hall.
翻译：她发现自己一个人在一个又长又矮的大厅里。
There were lots of doors, but they were all locked.
翻译：那里有很多门，但都上了锁。
Then she found a key to a small door.
翻译：然后她发现了一把小门的钥匙。
She opened that door with it.
翻译：她用它打开了那扇门。
Did she go through the door?
翻译：她穿过那扇门了吗？
No, she couldn't.
翻译：没有，她过不去。
It was too small.
翻译：那扇门太小了。
Think about the questions below.
翻译：思考下面的问题。
Share your answers with your classmates.
翻译：与同学分享你的答案。
What would you do if you saw a talking rabbit?
翻译：如果你看到一只会说话的兔子，你会怎么做？
How do you think Alice can go through the door?
翻译：你认为爱丽丝怎样才能穿过那扇门？
What kind of person do you think Alice is?
翻译：你认为爱丽丝是一个什么样的人？
Give your reasons.
翻译：给出你的理由。
Simple past tense (II)
翻译：一般过去时（II）
Read the conversation between Simon and Sandy.
翻译：阅读西蒙和桑迪之间的对话。
Pay attention to the use of the simple past tense.
翻译：注意一般过去时的用法。
Did you watch TV last night, Sandy?
翻译：你昨晚看电视了吗，桑迪？
There was a great TV series on, Journey to the West.
翻译：有一部很棒的电视连续剧，叫《西游记》。
Did you enjoy it?
翻译：你喜欢吗？
It was wonderful!
翻译：它太精彩了！
We use the simple past tense to make positive and negative sentences like this:
翻译：一般过去时的肯定句式和否定句式：
I/You/We/They/He/She/It saw a rabbit. I/You/We/They/He/She/It did not see a rabbit.
翻译：我/你（们）/他们/他/她/它看见了一只兔子。 我/你（们）/他们/他/她/它没有看到一只兔子。
did not = didn't was not = wasn't were not = weren't
翻译：did not相当于didn't was not相当于wasn't were not相当于weren't
I/He/She/It was in the forest yesterday. You/We/They were in the forest yesterday.
翻译：我/他/她/它昨天在森林里。 你（们）/我们/他们昨天在森林里。
I/He/She/It was not in the forest yesterday. You/We/They were not in the forest yesterday.
翻译：我/他/她/它昨天不在森林里。 你（们）/我们/他们昨天不在森林里。
We use the simple past tense to ask and answer questions like this:
翻译：我们使用一般过去时来提问和回答，如下所示：
Did I/you/we/they/he/she/it see a rabbit?
翻译：我/你（们）/我们/他们/他/她/它看到兔子了吗？
Yes, I/you/we/they/he/she/it did. No, I/you/we/they/he/she/it did not.
翻译：是的，我/你（们）/我们/他们/他/她/它看到了。 不，我/你（们）/我们/他们/他/她/它没有看到。
Was I/he/she/it in the forest yesterday? Were you/we/they in the forest yesterday?
翻译：昨天我/他/她/它在森林里吗？ 你（们）/我们/他们昨天在森林里吗？
Yes, I/he/she/it was. Yes, you/we/they were.
翻译：是的，我/他/她/它在。 是的，你（们）/我们/他们在。
No, I/he/she/it was not. No, you/we/they were not.
翻译：不，我/他/她/它不在。 不，你（们）/我们/他们不在。
Work out the rule!
翻译：找出规律！
To form a yes-no question in the simple past tense:
翻译：用一般过去时构成一般疑问句：
we put did before the subject;
翻译：我们把did放在主语之前；
the verb is a bare infinitive.
翻译：动词用原形。
Mr Wu is telling Simon about the writer of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
翻译：吴老师正在向西蒙介绍《查理和巧克力工厂》的作者。
Complete their conversation with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.
翻译：用括号中动词的正确形式补全他们的对话。
Simon, did you know that Roald Dahl wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
翻译：西蒙，你知道罗尔德·达尔写了《查理和巧克力工厂》吗？
Did he work in a chocolate factory?
翻译：他在巧克力工厂工作吗？
When he was young, a chocolate company asked the children at his school to try some new chocolate.
翻译：当他年轻时，一家巧克力公司让他学校里的孩子们品尝一些新的巧克力。
Did that give him the idea for the book?
翻译：那是他写这本书的灵感来源吗？
Simon is talking to Sandy about Roald Dahl.
翻译：西蒙正在和桑迪谈论罗尔德·达尔。
Complete their conversation with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.
翻译：用括号中动词的正确形式完成他们的对话。
Sandy, Mr Wu just told me something about Roald Dahl, the writer of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
翻译：桑迪，吴老师刚刚给我讲了一些关于《查理和巧克力工厂》的作者罗尔德·达尔的事情。
Did you learn anything interesting about him?
翻译：你了解到他什么有趣的事情了吗？
I found out how he got the idea for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
翻译：我知道他是怎么想到要创作《查理和巧克力工厂》的。
Is his dad a chocolate worker?
翻译：他爸爸是巧克力工人吗？
When Roald Dahl was a boy, a chocolate company visited his school.
翻译：在罗尔德·达尔小时候，一家巧克力公司去了他的学校。
Did the students learn how to make chocolate?
翻译：学生们学习制作巧克力了吗？
No, they didn't.
翻译：不，他们没有。
They tasted the chocolate and said if they liked it or not.
翻译：他们只是品尝了巧克力，并说自己喜欢还是不喜欢。
Oh, that sounds like fun!
翻译：哦，听起来很有趣！
Talk with your partner about the life of Roald Dahl using the simple past tense.
翻译：用一般过去时与你的伙伴谈谈罗尔德·达尔的生平。
Use the timeline below to help you.
翻译：用下面的时间轴帮助你。
Was born in the UK
翻译：出生于英国
Lost his sister and father
翻译：失去妹妹和父亲
Joined the Royal Air Force
翻译：加入英国皇家空军
Published Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
翻译：出版《查理和巧克力工厂》
When we read a sentence, we often pause in the middle.
翻译：我们在读一个句子时，常常会在中间停顿一下。
Usually, these pauses are made according to the grammatical structure of the sentence.
翻译：通常，这些停顿是根据句子的语法结构来决定的。
Grammatically, a sentence is made up of several parts and each has its own meaning.
翻译：从语法上讲，一个句子由几个部分组成，每个部分都有自己的含义。
These parts are called sense groups.
翻译：这些部分称为意群。
A sense group can be a word, a phrase (noun phrase, verb phrase and prepositional phrase, etc.) or a clause.
翻译：一个意群可以是一个词、一个短语（名词短语、动词短语和介词短语等）或一个从句。
We often use the slash sign (/) to separate different sense groups in a sentence.
翻译：我们通常使用斜线符号（/）来分隔一个句子中的不同意群。
I/like reading/after I finish my homework.
翻译：我喜欢在做完作业后阅读。
After school, /my friends and I/went to different clubs.
翻译：放学后，我和我的朋友们去了不同的俱乐部。
Read the sentences below and mark pauses (/) where you think they are necessary.
翻译：阅读下面的句子，在你认为需要停顿的地方标出停顿（/）。
Listen and check your answers.
翻译：听完后检查答案。
Journey to the West is one of my favourites.
翻译：《西游记》是我最喜欢的书之一。
I like the Monkey King best.
翻译：我最喜欢孙悟空。
He is very clever.
翻译：他非常聪明。
This book makes me want to try new things.
翻译：这本书让我想尝试新事物。
I also want to travel and have exciting experiences in the future.
翻译：我也想在未来旅行并获得激动人心的经历。
I enjoy reading fantasy books because I find them really exciting.
翻译：我喜欢阅读奇幻小说，因为我觉得它们真的很刺激。
Read the following text aloud.
翻译：朗读下面的文章。
Add pauses (/) in the right places.
翻译：在适当的地方加上停顿（/）。
Listen and check.
翻译：听一听并检查。
I tried an audiobook last weekend.
翻译：我上周末试听了一本有声书。
I played the book on my phone.
翻译：我用手机播放了这本书。
I listened for over two hours and did not want to stop.
翻译：我听了两个多小时，都不想停下来。
I enjoyed it because the story is really exciting.
翻译：我很喜欢它，因为故事非常精彩。
Also, I could do other things at the same time.
翻译：此外，我还可以同时做其他事情。
I tidied my bedroom while I listened.
翻译：我一边听一边整理卧室。
Fantastic fantasy
翻译：奇妙的幻想
Sandy is reading an article about fantasy stories.
翻译：桑迪正在阅读一篇关于奇幻故事的文章。
Read the article and answer the questions below.
翻译：阅读文章并回答下面的问题。
A guide to fantasy
翻译：奇幻故事指南
What is fantasy?
翻译：什么是奇幻故事？
In a fantasy book, the story isn't set in the real world.
翻译：在奇幻小说中，故事的背景并不在现实世界。
It often takes place in another world and at a different time.
翻译：故事往往发生在另一个世界和不同的时间。
Good fantasy stories take us on exciting adventures in worlds full of magic.
翻译：好的奇幻故事会带领我们踏上充满魔法的世界中的惊险冒险之旅。
They let us travel to new lands and meet fantastic characters.
翻译：它们让我们游历新的国度，邂逅奇妙的角色。
Why is fantasy so popular?
翻译：奇幻故事为何如此受欢迎？
Fantasy stories allow us to enjoy an imagined world and take a break from our everyday lives.
翻译：奇幻故事让我们享受想象中的世界，从日常生活中解脱出来。
While we are reading the stories, we forget our worries and relax.
翻译：在阅读故事的过程中，我们会忘记烦恼，放松身心。
What are the features of fantasy stories?
翻译：奇幻故事有哪些特点？
What fantasy stories have you read?
翻译：你读过哪些奇幻故事？
Did you enjoy them?
翻译：你喜欢它们吗？
Why or why not?
翻译：为什么喜欢或不喜欢？
Sandy is listening to a recommendation of Five Children and It.
翻译：桑迪正在听《五个孩子和沙精》的推荐。
Listen to it and complete Sandy's notes.
翻译：听完后完成桑迪的笔记。
Name: Five Children and It
翻译：名称：五个孩子和沙精
Writer: E. Nesbit, a ______ writer
翻译：作家：E.内斯比特，一位______作家
Five children find a sand fairy near their ______.
翻译：五个孩子在他们的______附近发现了沙精。
The fairy gives the children ______ each day.
翻译：精灵每天给孩子们______。
The children's first wish is to be very ______.
翻译：孩子们的第一个愿望是变得非常______。
Their nurse doesn't know who they are when they get home and doesn't let them get into the house.
翻译：他们回家后，保姆不认识他们，不让他们进屋。
They wish for wings.
翻译：他们希望长出翅膀。
They fly around happily but forget about the time and can't get down from a roof.
翻译：他们快乐地飞来飞去，却忘记了时间，无法从屋顶上下来。
What we can learn:
翻译：我们可以学到什么：
We should be ______ what we wish for.
翻译：我们应该对自己所许的愿望______。
Something may seem like a good idea at first but can bring about big problems later.
翻译：有些事情可能一开始看起来是个好主意，但以后可能会带来大问题。
Sandy and Simon are talking about the stories they like in The Classic of Mountains and Seas.
翻译：桑迪和西蒙正在谈论他们喜欢的《山海经》中的故事。
Work in pairs and talk about your favourite fantasy stories.
翻译：两人一组，谈谈你最喜欢的奇幻故事。
Use the conversation below as a model.
翻译：以下对话可供参考。
Which fantasy story from The Classic of Mountains and Seas do you like best, Sandy?
翻译：桑迪，你最喜欢《山海经》中的哪个神话故事？
I really like "Kuafu Running after the Sun".
翻译：我很喜欢《夸父追日》。
I like that one as well.
翻译：我也喜欢那个故事。
Kuafu wants to catch the sun.
翻译：夸父想抓住太阳。
He runs after it for a long time and finally dies because he's so thirsty.
翻译：他追着太阳跑了很久，最后因为口渴而死。
But then his walking stick becomes a peach forest.
翻译：但后来他的拐杖变成了一片桃林。
What's your favourite story?
翻译：你最喜欢哪个故事？
I like "Jingwei Filling the Sea".
翻译：我喜欢《精卫填海》。
She works so hard and never gives up in the face of difficult tasks.
翻译：她非常努力，面对困难从不放弃。
That story teaches us a good lesson for life: never give up on our goals.
翻译：这个故事给我们上了一堂很好的人生课：永远不要放弃自己的目标。
Mr Wu asked the Class 1, Grade 7 students to write about what may happen to Alice next.
翻译：吴老师让七年级一班的学生写一写爱丽丝接下来可能会发生的事情。
Answer the questions below with your own ideas.
翻译：用自己的想法回答下面的问题。
What happened to Alice next?
翻译：爱丽丝接下来会发生什么事？
What did Alice see?
翻译：爱丽丝看到了什么？
Where did she want to go?
翻译：她想去哪里？
What was the problem?
翻译：有什么问题？
How could she deal with the problem?
翻译：她怎样才能解决这个问题？
How did she feel?
翻译：她感觉如何？
Did she see the white rabbit again?
翻译：她是否又看到了小白兔？
Mr Wu showed the students what happened to Alice next.
翻译：吴老师向学生们展示了爱丽丝接下来发生的事情。
Read the story.
翻译：阅读这个故事。
When writing a story, remember to include the five main points of an event—when, where, who, what and how.
翻译：写故事时，记住要包括事件的五个要点——时间、地点、人物、事件和方式。
Create an exciting plot to make your story more interesting.
翻译：创造一个精彩的情节，让你的故事更有趣。
Describe what Alice could see/hear/feel/taste.
翻译：描述爱丽丝能看到/听到/感觉到/尝到的东西。
Alice did not know what to do.
翻译：爱丽丝不知道该怎么办。
Then she went back to the table and saw a little bottle on it.
翻译：然后她回到桌子旁，看到桌子上有一个小瓶子。
A note on the bottle said “DRINK ME”.
翻译：小瓶子上写着“喝我”。
Use the simple past tense to describe the main events.
翻译：用一般过去时描述主要事件。
Alice opened the bottle and drank a little.
翻译：爱丽丝打开瓶子，喝了一点。
It tasted sweet and Alice liked it very much.
翻译：味道很甜，爱丽丝非常喜欢。
She drank some more.
翻译：她又喝了一些。
Then she felt a little ill.
翻译：然后她感觉有点不舒服。
Suddenly, her body became smaller and smaller.
翻译：突然，她的身体变得越来越小。
Soon Alice was small enough to go through the door, so she decided to enter the garden.
翻译：很快，爱丽丝就小到可以穿过那扇门，于是她决定进入花园。
When she walked towards the door, she found that she did not have the key.
翻译：当她走向大门时，发现自己没有钥匙。
Include some kind of problem that the character needs to deal with.
翻译：加入人物需要解决的问题。
Alice had to go back to the table, but she was too small to reach the key.
翻译：爱丽丝不得不回到桌子那儿，但是她太小了，够不着那把钥匙。
She tried to climb up, but failed.
翻译：她试图爬上去，但是没有成功。
Then she saw a piece of cake in a box under the table.
翻译：然后她看到桌子下面的盒子里有一块蛋糕。
A note on the box said "EAT ME".
翻译：盒子上写着 “吃我”。
What is your story?
翻译：你的故事是什么？
Write the next part of the story based on your answers to the questions in Part D1.
翻译：根据你对D1部分问题的回答，写出故事的下一部分。
You can use the story above as a model.
翻译：你可以把上面这个故事当作范例。
Useful expressions
翻译：常用表达
Alice realized ...
翻译：爱丽丝意识到……
Alice could see/hear/smell ...
翻译：爱丽丝能看到/听到/闻到...
Alice felt ...
翻译：爱丽丝感到……
Suddenly/Soon/Then/Next/Sadly, ...
翻译：突然/很快/然后/接下来/很遗憾……
Alice wanted to ...
翻译：爱丽丝想……
Alice decided to ...
翻译：爱丽丝决定……
She tried to ..., but ...
翻译：她试着……，但……
I know more about different fantasy stories.
翻译：我了解了更多不同的奇幻故事。
I can use the simple past tense correctly.
翻译：我能正确使用一般过去时。
I can talk about and continue a fantasy story with the new words in this unit.
翻译：我能用本单元的新单词谈论和续写奇幻故事。
I can understand and identify a sense group.
翻译：我能理解和识别一个意群。
I can better understand what fantasy is and why people like to read it.
翻译：我能更好地理解什么是奇幻故事以及人们为什么喜欢阅读它。
Assess your learning of new words and grammar by doing the exercises on page 127.
翻译：请通过完成第127页的练习来评估你对新词汇和语法的掌握情况。
I am good at ______.
翻译：我擅长______。
I need to spend more time on ______.
翻译：我需要花更多时间在______上。
My action plan: ______.
翻译：我的行动计划：______.
A poor boy wins a tour of a very magical and strange chocolate factory.
翻译：一个贫穷的男孩赢得了参观一个非常魔幻奇异的巧克力工厂的机会。
Based on Roald Dahl's classic fantasy, the film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) was a great success.
翻译：根据罗尔德·达尔的经典奇幻小说改编的电影《查理和巧克力工厂》（2005年）取得了巨大的成功。
Watch the film and find out what you can learn from the story.
翻译：观看这部电影，看看你能从故事中学到什么。
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