九年级英语课文
九年级课文How do you learn best?This week we asked students at New Star High School about the best ways to learn more English. Many said they learnt by using English. Some students had more specific suggestions. Lillian Li, for memorizing the words of pop songs also helped a little. When we asked about studying grammar she said, “ I never study grammar. It’s too boring.”Wei Ming feels differently. He’s been learning English for six years and really loves it. He thinks studying grammar is a great way to learn a language. He also thinks that watching English movies isn’t a bad way because he can watch the actors say the words. Sometimes, however, he finds watching movies frustrating because the people speak too quickly.Liu Chang said that joining the English club at school was the best way to improve her English. Students get lots of practice and they also have fun. She added that having conversations with friends was not helpful at all. “We get excited about something and then end up speaking inChi nese,” she said.How I learned to learn EnglishLast year my English class was difficult for me. First of all, it wasn’t easy for me to understand the teacher when she talked to the class. To begin with, she spoke too quickly, and I couldn’t understand every word. Later on, I realized that it doesn’t matter if you don’t understand every word. Also I was afraid to speak in class, because I thought my classmates might laugh at me. I couldn’t always make complete sentences, either. Then I started to watch En glish-language TV. It helped a lot. I think that doing lots of listening practice is one of the secrets of becoming a good language learner. Another thing that I found very difficult was English grammar. So I decided to take lots of grammar notes in every class. Then I started to write my own original sentences using the grammar I was learning. It’s amazing how much this helped. Now I am enjoying learning English and I got an A this term. My teacher is very impressed.How do we deal with our problems?Rich or poor, young or old, we all have problems. And unless we deal with our problems, we can easily become unhappy. Worrying about our problems can affect how we do at school. It can also influence the way we behave with our families. So how do we deal with our problems? There are many ways.By learning to forgetMost of us have probably been angry with our friends, parents or teachers. Perhaps they said something you didn’t like, or you felt they were unfair. Sometimes, people can stay angry for years about a small problem. Time goes by, and good friendships may be lost.When we are angry, however, we are usually the ones affected. Perhaps we have seen young children playing together. Sometimes they have disagreements, and decide not to talk to each other. However, this usually does not last for long. This is an important lesson for us: we can solve a problem by learning to forget.By regarding problems as challengesMany students often complain about school. They might feel they have too much work to do sometimes, or think the rules are too strict. We must learn how to change these “problems” into “challenges”. Education is an important part of our development. As young adults, it is our duty to try our best to deal with each challenge in our education with the help of our teachers.By thinking of something worseBy comparing yourself to other people, you will find your problems are not so terrible. Think about Stephen Hawking, for example, a very clever scientist, who regards his many physical problems as unimportant. He can’t walk or even speak, but he has become very famous and successful. We are probably quite healthy and smart. Let’s not worry about our problems. Let’s face the challenges instead.My biggest problemMy biggest problem is that I’m too busy. When I was young, I used to have so much time, but these days I get up early and stay in school all day. Then I go right home and eat dinner. Before I started high school, I used to spend a lot of time playing games with my friends, but I just do n’t have the time anymore. In the evening, I used to watch TV or chat with my grandmother, but now have to study. I love music, and my father used to take me to concerts. These days, I hardly ever have time for concerts. I do my homework and go to bed. I really miss the old days.He used to cause a lot of trouble.Martin Murray is a fifteen-year-old boy. He used to be a “problem child”, but a recent conversation with his mother changed his life. He didn’t use to give his mother many problems. However, aft er his father’s death a few years ago, Martin’s life became much more difficult. His mother couldn’t afford to pay for her child’s education. To do this, she had to work, and so was not often at home.His mother looked after him as well as she could. Unfortunately, Martin still caused problems for himself and his family. He was not interested in studying, and he often got into trouble with the police. Luckily, his mother was very patient, and didn’t give up trying to help him. In the end, she made a diffic ult decision: to send him to a boys’ barding school. Martin hated it and used to cause a lot of trouble. One day, he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school.Even the teacher agreed that Martin was wasting his time.The head teacher said it was necessary to talk with his mother. Martin called his mother, but to his surprise, this phone call changed his life. “It was exactly what I needed,” he said. “My mother helped me to understand how much she had given me. She also told me that even though my father was no longer with us, he was watching me, and would always take pride in everything good I do.That's when I decided to change. I realize that since my father died, I have been afraid of being alone, and have tried to make my mother pay more attention t o me.”Now Martin has really changed. He has been working hard and is now one of the best student in his class. How was he able to change? His mother’s love helped him to feel good about himself, and as Martin himself says, “It’s very important for parents to be there for their children.”The other day, my friends and I talked about the rules that we have in school. At our school, we have to wear uniforms every day. The problem is that all my classmates think the uniforms are ugly. We think young people should look smart and so we would like to wear our own clothes. Our teachers believe that if we did that, we would concentrate more on our clothes than our studies. We disagree. We would feel more comfortable and that is good for studying. If we can’t d o that we should be allowed to design our own uniforms. That would be a good way to keep both teachers and students happy.It’s also probably a good idea for parents to allow teenagers to study in groups during the evening.I know we get noise sometimes, but we learn a lot from each other. We also think that vacations should be longer. At present they’re too short. Longer vacations would give us time to do things like volunteering. Last summer I had an opportunity to volunteer at the local hospital, but I couldn’t because I had to go back to school. It would be a good experience for me because I want to be a doctor when I’m older.Helping and learningAt our school, we sometimes have a special day to help others. Last year we went to an old people’s home and sang songs and performed a play for them. The old people were very happy. We should be allowed to take time to do things like that more often. For example, we should visit primary schools and help teach young students. I want to be a teacher when I’m o lder so it would be a great experience for me. Other students would like to do other jobs. For example, my friend Tian Ge wants to write for a newspaper. She should be allowed to volunteer at the newspaper office once a week. On Friday afternoons, many students are sleepy after a long week of classes. Some students should be allowed to have Friday afternoons off to volunteer and help others.Should I be allowed to make my own decisions?Many teenagers have hobbies. But sometimes these hobbies can get in the way of schoolwork, andparents might worry about their child’s success at school. Teenagers often think they should be allowed to practice their hobbies as much as they want. Do you agree?Liu Yu, a fifteen-year-old from Shandong, is a running star. He is in his school running team, and has always wanted to be a professional athlete. However, his parents won’t allow him to train as much as he would like to. “Of course we want to see Liu Yu achieve his dreams,” says Mr Liu,” and we know how much he loves running. That’s great, and my wife and I have watched him in every one of his races. We have nothing against running! But we do think that our son needs to be realistic. Now he is getting older, and he needs to think about what will happen if he doesn’tb ecome a professional runner in the end.”Liu Yu doesn’t really agree. “Well, I think I should be allowed to make decisions for myself,” he says. “My parents have always taught me the importance of working hard and not just to do what I enjoy. I understand this. But I’m serious about running. Being a professional runner is the only thing I have ever wanted to do.”Mr and Mrs Liu believe that Liu Yu should study hard in the evenings, and so they don’t allow him to practice running on school nights. “ I know this might seem strict,” says Mrs Liu, “but we think we’re doing the right thing. He has to understand that very few people can become professional athletes. It’s a very difficult dream to achieve. We don’t allow him to practice every day because we think he needs to spend time on his homework.”But Liu Yu still doesn’t agree. “ I know my parents care about me,” he says. “But they are always talking about what will happen if I don’t succeed. But I will succeed! I think I should be allowed to make this dec ision for myself. Only then will I have a chance of achieving my dream.”Strange events in Bell Tower neighborhoodOur neighborhood used to be very quiet. However, these days, strange things are happening in our neighborhood and everyone is unhappy. Zhou Gu, the local school teacher is extremely worried. When he was interviewed by the local newspaper, he said, “Every night we hear strange noises outside our window. My wife thinks that it could be an animal, but my friends and I think it must be teenagers having fun. My parents called the police, but they can’t find anything strange. They think it might be the wind. I don’t think so!”Zhou’s next door neighbor Qi Hui is unhappy too. “ At first, I thought it might be a dog but I can’t see a dog and I still hear the noises outside.” Everyone in our neighborhood is worried, and everyone has his or her own ideas. There must be something visiting the homes in our neighborhood, but what is it?Yellow River FishermanThis is Hong Tao’s latest movie. I like Hong Tao. He’s made some great movies over the years. Unfortunately, this is his worst movie. If you’re looking for entertainment, stay at home and watchTV. Yellow River Fisherman is too long, and it’s really boring. It does have a few good features, though. I thought the fisherman’s wife was really funny.Amy Kim PhotographyBe sure to see this exhibition at the Lido Gallery. Amy Kim is one of he best known Chinese photographers in the world today, and some of her best loved photos are on display in thes exhibition. She really has something for everyone. There are many great photos of people and of the countryside. The few city photographs are less successful. I see the same things every day and they don’t interest me as much. But this is a great show from a world class photographer. Whatever you do, don’t miss this exhibition.Wild and WindyOver the years, we’ve seen musical groups with pretty strange names come and go. Few have stranger names than this band. As the name suggests, the band has lots of energy. And they play the kind of music that I love to hear. Every song is really loud and often you can’t understand the words, but this is okay because the lyrics aren’t very good. However, these are musicians who make us happy-even on a Monday morning!Dear pen pal,I’m having a great time in Hong Kong, although I have to be honest and say that I prefer Shanghai. Still, it’s a great place to visit and I’m lucky to be here for my six-month English course. Some other students are learning French. I might like to learn some too. What languages would you like to learn?There’s just so much to see and do here. Last night I went to a Chinese music concert. Most of my friends like loud music that they can dance to. I prefer quiet, traditional music so the concert suited me just fine. What kinds of music do you like?Before the concert we went for Italian food. Do you like it? There are lots of different kinds of food here. I don’t know what to try next. What kinds of food do you prefer?My host family is taki ng me over to an Indian film festival next weekend. I’m not sure what to expect because I’ve never seen an Indian film. Have you? Some people say they’re boring, but others say they’re great. What kinds of films do you prefer?Yours,LinglingI only eat food that tastes good.How important is keeping healthy to you? A group of young people got together to discuss this question. Here’s part of their discussion.PETER: I’d like to stay healthy, but to be honest, I only eat food that tastes good. And if f ood tastes good, it’s usually bad for you, isn’t it? Cola tastes better than water, for example.KIM: Well, food that is bad for you can taste good! But I prefer not to eat too much food that id fried, like, er French fries. Do you eat fast food, Laura?LAURA: Do I eat fast food? Never! I love to eat food that is healthy. I want to take care of my health, so I eat mainly fruit and vegetables. Oh! And I stay away from sugar, you do too, don’t you?KIM: Hm, yes. I’d stay away from cola and sweet desserts i f I were you. And I think most people are in agreement that fruit and vegetables are good for health. But, um, I would say that fast food itself isn’t always bad for you, but too much of it is not good.LAURA: Actually, don’t you know that it’s been found in laboratory testing that some types of oil are really bad for us? So I don’t eat anything that’s been cooked in oil. Also, did you know that some foods might cause cancer? Like burnt barbecued meat. I’ve heard eating burnt food like this can increase the risk of cancer.PETER: Really! But I love to eat meat that’s well cooked, even if it is a little burnt. It’s delicious, and meat isn’t really dangerous, is it?LAURA: Oh! Yes, it is! I never eat meat. It’s not at all good for our health. If I were you,I’d eat nuts instead.KIM: Well, I agree it’s good to eat lots of fruit and vegetables, but I think it’s also fine to eat some meat or fish. People who eat a balanced diet should be healthier than those who only eat biscuits and hamburgers, shouldn’t they? I prefer to only eat food that I like, but isn’t it important to eat food that’s healthy, even if you don’t like it? The main thing is to have a good balance.Travel spotlight: ParisFor your next vacation why not consider visiting Paris? Paris is the capital of France, and is one of the liveliest cities in Europe. It doesn’t have any beaches or mountains, but there are still many things to do there. For example, it has some fantastic sights, including the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most famous churches in the world.Traveling around Paris by taxi can cost a lot of money, but it’s usually quite convenient to take the underground train to most places. In general, though France is quite an expensive place. One thingthat is not expensive in France, however, is the wine!Most people in France have learned English. But many people don’t like to speak English, especially in Paris. So unless you speak French yourself, it’s best to travel with someone who can translate things for you.Dear Ace Travel,My family and I want to take a trip this summer somewhere in the east of China. I hope you can provide me with some information about the kinds of vacations that your firm can offer. We would like to travel to an exciting place, and we don’t mind how far we have to go. It has to be a place where we can do lots of exercise; we especially love hiking and swimming, but any kind of exercise is fine. We also need to stay in an inexpensive hotel. It would be nice if our hotel had rooms with kitchens so we could save money by cooking our own meals. The room needs to be big enough for three people. Also, we’d like to stay at a place with a big pool or somewhere near the ocean. Could you please give me some suggestions for vacation spots? Also, please let us know if it’s best to travel by plane, train or bus. We’d like to be away for about three weeks. Thank you very much.S.T.ZhangI’d love to sail across the PacificWe all dream about things that we would like to do, and things we hope to achieve in the future. But are everybody’s dreams the same? Here are some of the findings of a survey about hopes and dreams, in which thousands of students across China took part.What are the hopes of teenagers?We received several different answers to the question: what would you like to do after finishing your education? It seems some students would like to start work as soon as possible, so that they can help provide better lives for their parents. Other students hope to continue studying after finishing school, and to go to university. Although money is important, many teenagers said they want to do jobs they enjoy. According to the survey, the most popular choice of job is computer programming.What are the dreams of teenagers?Teenagers have all kinds of dreams. Some are more realistic than others. For example, many students said they would like to be volunteers at the 2008 Olympics, maybe working as translators or tour guides. And quite a few said they dream of going to the moon one day.According to the survey, less realistic dreams are also common, but many students reported that they were willing to work hard to achieve their dreams. Quite a few dream of becoming famous, perhaps famous sportspeople or singers. Some said they’d love to go on excit ing trips; one student said she’d love to sail across the Pacific Ocean. And then there are dreams that are impossible; three students said they’d like to be able to fly!ConclusionIt was clear from the survey that teenagers have similar hopes. It seems that most students hope to have a good education and find a good job. On the other hand, students dream of very different things: good things, and even crazy things. It is very important to dream, so hold on to your dreams; one day they may just come true.Being a volunteer is great!Number 77 High School is home to three very special young people: Li Huiping, Lan Pei, and Zhu Ming. These three students all volunteer their time to help other people. This volunteer work takes each of them several hours a week, so it is a major commitment. Huiping loves to read, and she puts this love to good use by working in the after school care center at her local elementary school. Here, she helps young children to read. Pei loves animals, and plans to study to be a veterinarian when he leaves school. He spends every Saturday morning working in an animal hospital. Ming wants to be a professional singer. He sings for groups of people at the city hospital to cheer them up. “V olunteering is great!” says Huiping, “Not only do I feel good about helping other people, but I get to spend time doing what I love to do.” Pei says he has learned more about animals. Ming says he has met some wonderful people at the hospital. The three students plan to set up a student volunteer proje ct at their school. “Don’t put it off,” says Huiping. “Become a volunteer today!”Last week everyone was trying to cheer up Jimmy, the Bike Boy. But this week, Jimmy is happy again. On Monday he told a radio interviewer that he had run out of money to buy old bikes. He also put up some signs asking for old bikes and called up all his friends and told them about the problem. He even handed out advertisements at a local supermarket. Then he told the teachers at school about his problem and they set up a call-in center for parents. The strategies that he came up with worked out fine. He now has sixteen bikes to fix up and give away to children who don’t have bikes.I’ll send you a photo of Lucky.Dear Miss Li,I’d like to thank you for sending money to “Animal Helpers”, an organization set up to help disabled people. For sure, you have helped make it possible for me to have “Lucky”, who has filled my life with pleasure. Let me tell you my story.Being blind, deaf, unable to walk, or use your hands easily is something that most people cannot imagine. But there are many people who face these challenges, and I am one of them. Because I can’t use my arms or legs well, normal things like answering the telephone, opening and shutting doors, or carrying things have always been difficult for me. Then one day last year, a friend of mine said that she would like to help me out. She said she would talk to “Animal Helpers” to seeif it would be possible for me to get a specially trained dog. She also thought a dog might cheer me up. I told her that I love animals, and that I’d love to have a dog.After six months of training with a dog at “Animal Helpers”, I was able to bring him home. My dog’s name is “Lucky”-a good name for him because I feel very luc ky to have him. You see, I’m only able to have a “dog-helper” because of your kind donation!How does Lucky help me, you might ask? Well, he has been trained to understand different instructions. For example, I say, “Lucky! Fetch my book,” and he does it at once. He is very clever, and understands many English words, even some difficult ones like “upstairs”.Lucky is an amazing dog. I’ll send you a photo of him if you like, and I could show you how he helps me too one day. And so I thank you again for sup porting “Animal Helpers”. It is very important that this organization does not run out of money. Your donation is greatly appreciated and the money is well used to help disabled people like me.Best wishes,Liz SmithWho invented tea?Did you know that tea, the most popular drink in the world (after water), was invented by accident? Although tea wasn’t brought to the Western world until 1610, this beverage was discovered over three thousand years before that. According to an ancient Chinese legend the emperor Shen Nong discovered tea when he was boiling drinking water over an open fire. Some leaves from a nearby bush fell into the water and remained there for some time. The emperor noticed that the leaves in the water produced a pleasant smell. Later he decided to taste the hot mixture. It was quite delicious. And in this way, one of the world’s favorite drinks was invented.Do you know when basketball was invented?If you travel around China you will notice a very popular activity everywhere you go- basketball. This much-loved and active sport is enjoyed by all, for fun and exercise.The sport of basketball is a little more than a hundred years old. It is played by more than 100 million people in over 200 countries including China, where basketball has been played in parks, schools, and even in factories.Basketball was invented by a Canadian doctor named James Naismith, who was born in1861.When he was at college , his class was once asked to invent a new game that could be played indoors during the long winters. Dr Naismith created a game to be played on a hard wooden floor, so the safety of the players was important. Knocking into players and falling down would be dangerous.Dr Naismith divided the men in his class into two teams, and taught them how to play his new game. The aim of basketball is for players to try to get a ball into the “basket”: a net hanging from a metal hoop. Player s shoot from below the basket, and sometimes the “backboard” is used for guiding the ball into the basket. Players move towards one end of the court while throwing the ball to each other.It is believed that on December 21st, 1891, the first basketball game in history was played. Then in 1936 in Berlin, it became an Olympic event. A team from China took part, and although they didn’t win they used the experience to help develop the game at home. Since then, the popularity of basketball has risen worldwide, and the number of foreign players in America’s NBA ( National Basketball Association ) has increased. Basketball has also become a more popular sport for people sport for people to watch, and many young people dream of becoming famous basketball players.I’ve never been late for school, but yesterday I came very close. My alarm clock didn’t go off, and by the time I woke up, my father had already gone into the bathroom and I had to wait for him to come out. I had to really rush. I took a quick shower, and had some breakfast, and then ran off to the bus stop. Unfortunately, by the time I got there, the bus had already left. I started walking, but I knew I couldn’t get to school on time. Luckily, my friend Tony and his dad came by in his dad’s car and they gave me a ride. When I got to school, the final bell was ringing. I only just made it to my class.In 1938, a radio program by actor Orson Welles announced that aliens from Mars had landed on the Earth. He described where they had landed and told how they were moving across the United States. Welles was so convincing that hundreds of people believed the story, and panic set off across the whole country. By the time the authorities revealed that the story was a hoax thousands of people had fled from their homes.One April Fool’s Day, a reporter in England announced that there would be no more spaghetti because the spaghetti farmers in Italy had stopped growing spaghetti. Many people ran to their local supermarket to buy as much spaghetti as they could. By the time people realized that the story was a hoax, all of the spaghetti across the country had been bought.A famous TV star once invited his girlfriend onto his show on April Fool’s Day. He asked her to marry him. She was thrilled, because she really wanted to get married. However, when she said” Yes”, he replied “ April Fool !” That little joke didn’t have a very happy ending. The TV star lost both his girlfriend and his show.They’re all at the mall.After school, a lot of young people go to the mall. We decided to talk to some students about why they go there.Interviewer: Why do you go to the mall?Yu Yue: I go to the mall because my friends hang out there. But I don’t really like it.Interviewer: Oh? Why not?Yu Yue: The air isn’t fresh. I prefer being outside. Also, it’s usually crowded.Interviewer: And how about you?Li Jun: Oh, I love the mall. There’s always something happening. There are a lot of free concerts there. It’s also just fun to watc h people.Hu Peng: I like the mall, too. I like to go in the music store and listen to CDs. I also like to look at books in the bookstore.Yu Yue: Well, when I go into stores I always spend too much money!Eat, have fun and learn in Watertown !Watertown is a great place for the family to take a vacation. Teenagers will want to visit the world’s largest water slides and eat at Uncle Bob’s. A different rock band plays at Uncle Bob’s every night. Kids will enjoy the Clown City Café. They have organized games and the staff dress up as clowns.There’s also a lot for parents in Watertown. If they love good food, they can find it at the Farmer’s Market where the food is both delicious and cheap. While the children have fun, parents can take dance lessons on the beach. And everyone can learn something in Watertown. There are three museums! Teenagers love the Sports Museum and kids enjoy the Science Museum. Parents will spend many happy hours walking through the History Museum.Could you please lend me your pen?Asking for information or help is a very common and necessary activity, especially when we visit。
沪教牛津版初中英语九年级上册课文(电脑手机通用版)
Sam: Yes, it does, I love reading about people like Archimedes.
Sam：是的，确实如此，我喜欢阅读关于如阿基米德这类人的书。
英中全
I want to be a scientist like him in the future.
Cao Chong weighs an elephant
曹冲称象
英中全
Cao Chong was the son of Cao Cao.
曹冲是曹操的儿子。
One day, Sun Quan sent Cao Cao a present.
一天，孙权送给曹操一个礼物
It was a huge elephant.
Sam：你好，Lily。你得到了一些新的东西，是不是？
Lily: Yes, I have.
Lily：是的，的确。
It's a gift from my uncle--a book about the ancient Greeks.
这是我叔叔给我的礼物------一本关于古希腊的书，
It looks interesting, doesn't it?
“ 我知道如何解决国王的难题了！”
⑥ Archimedes went straight to the palace to see the king.
阿基米德直接去了宫殿觐见国王。
First, he weighed the crown and asked the king
首先，他称了称皇冠，然后向国王要了
英中全
Unit1 Reading
Archimedes and the golden crown
人教版九年级英语Full Moon, Full Feelings课文及翻译
Full Moon, Full FeelingsChinese people have been celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival and enjoying mooncakes for centuries. Mooncakes are in the shape of a full moon on themid-autumn night. They carry people’s wishes to the families they love and miss.几个世纪以来，中国人一直在庆祝中秋节并享用月饼。
中秋之夜，月饼的形状是满月。
它们将人们的愿望传递给他们所爱和想念的家庭。
There are many traditional folk stories about this festival. However, most people think that the story of Chang’e is the most touching. Chang’e was Hou Yi’s beautiful wife. After Hou Yi shot down the nine suns, a goddess gave him a magic medicine to thank him. Whoever took this could live forever,and Hou Yi planned to take it with Chang’e.关于这个节日有许多传统的民间故事。
然而，大多数人认为嫦娥的故事最感人。
嫦娥是后羿美丽的妻子。
后羿击落九个太阳后，一位女神给了他一种神奇的药来感谢他。
谁拿了这个就可以长生不老，后羿打算和嫦娥一起拿。
However, a bad man, Peng Meng, tried to steal the medicine when Hou Yi was not home. Chang’e refused to give it to him and took it all. She became very light and flew up to the moon. Hou Yi was so sad that he called out her name to the moon every night. One night, he found that the moon was so bright and round that he could see his wife there. He quickly laid out her favorite fruits and desserts in the garden. How he wished that Chang’e could come back!然而，当后羿不在家时，一个坏人彭蒙试图偷药。
沪教牛津版初中英语九年级上册课文(电脑手机通用版)
他问他周围的人。
英中全
“Can we get a large scale?” asked a soldier.
一个士兵问 “ 能给我们一个大秤吗？”
However, no one could find a scale large enough.
所以我确定这不是纯金的。”
⑨ “The crown maker tricked me, didn't he?
“ 金匠骗了我，对不对？
What a bad man he is!” shouted King Hiero.
他太坏了！”希罗王喊道。
He then sent the crown maker to prison.
疑问句尾可用于要求认同或确认。
We use a falling intonation when we are asking for agreement.
当我们要求（对方）认同时，我们用降调。
It's raining, isn't it?
下雨了，不是吗？
It sure is! I've never seen it rain this hard before!
可是后来，他开始怀疑皇冠是否确实是一顶纯金皇冠。
Hale Waihona Puke 英中全“Is it made completely of gold?” he wondered.
“ 这确定是纯金的吗？” 他纳闷着。
He sent it to Archimedes and asked him to find out the truth.
这一次，更多的水溢到了碗里。
⑧ “Look at this,” said Archimedes to King Hiero.
九年级英语 课文与翻译(1-12课) 深圳宝安中学
九年级英语课文与翻译(1-12课）深圳宝安中学第一课、body languageDebbie and Simon have part-time jobs at a travel agency['eɪdʒ(ə)nsɪ]（代理、中介）.It is Saturday morning .They are at work in the office.Debbie and Simon looked up as a well-dressed lady entered.The lady glanced [glɑːns]（扫视，匆匆一看）at them both, and then walked over to Debbie.Debbie greeted her cheerfully."Hello,''the lady said."I want to go by train from Shenzhen to Guangzhou...'' Simon sighed,Mr Young,a senior employee,was standing beside him."What's up,Simon?You don't look very happy.''"The customers always prefer Debbie to me.I can't understand it.''"I can.It's the way you communicate.''"How can that be ?''Simon asked."I don't even get a chance to speak to them.'' "Speech is not the only way we communicate. Body language is important,too.'' "What kind of language is that?''"It's the way you stand and sit.It's your gestures and the expression on your face and in your eyes.Your whole appearance communicates things.You often rest your head on your hand.You don't look up.You never smile.So you don't make a good impression on the customers.""but look at Debbie.she’s holding her head up.She makes eye contact with the customers.She smiles.That's why the customers go to her and not to you."After that,Simon decided to improve his body language.He sat up and smiled at the customers .Minutes later,a beautiful girl entered.She looked at Debbie and then at Simon.Without hesitation,she went to Simon and gave him a big smile.A few momentslater,she left happily.Mr Young came over at once and said,"You made a good impression on her." "that was my sister,"Simon said."She came to remind me that tommorow is her birthday. and she wanted to have lunch with me "全文翻译：Debbie 和Simon在一家旅行公司做兼职，现在是周六早上，他们坐在办公室里。
人教版九年级全一册英语课文原文文本
九年级全一册Unit 1 How can we become good learners?Section A --- 2dJack: Annie, I’m a little nervous. I have to finish reading a book and give a report next Monday.Annie: That doesn’t sound too bad.Jack: But I’m a very slow reader.Annie: Just read quickly to get the main ideas at first. Don't read word by word. Read word groups.Jack: But I don't understand many of the words. I have to use a dictionary.Annie: Try to guess a word's meaning by reading the sentences before and after it. You probably understand more than you think.Jack: That sounds difficult!Annie: Well, be patient. It takes time. You can become better by reading something you enjoy every day. The more you read, the faster you'll be.【中文翻译】杰克：安妮，我有点紧张。
我得读完一本书并在下周一做报告。
安妮：那听起来并不太糟。
杰克：但我是个书读得很慢的人。
安妮：开始可以读得快些，获取大意。
不要逐词读。
要按意群读。
杰克：可有许多单词我都不懂。
外研版九年级上册英语课文原文与翻译
外研版九上Module 1 Unit 1课文Activity 3 Listen and read. 听与读。
Tony: Let's call Wonders of the World and join in the discussion. I think natural wonders are more interesting than manmade ones. And I think the Giant's Causeway is tne most fantastic natural wonder.托尼：我们给《世界奇观》节目打电话，加入讨论吧。
我认为自然奇观比人造奇观更有趣。
我认为巨人之路是最神奇的自然景观。
Lingling: Hmm, I've never seen it, so I'm not sure I agree with you. Why do you like it,Tony? 玲玲：嗯，我从未见过它，因此我不能确定我同意你的意见。
托尼，你为什么喜欢它？Tony：Well,I visited the Giant's Causeway two years ago. It's huge. There are about 40,000 rocks,most ot them with six sides. It runs for several hundred metres on the eastern coast of Northern Ireland.托尼：哦，我两年前参观过巨人之路。
它巨大无比，大约有40 000块岩石，大部分岩石有六个面。
它位于北爱尔兰东海岸，绵延数百米。
Lingling:That sounds great, though I think Victoria Falls in Africa is even more fantastic. It's about 1,700 metres wide and 100 metres high. You can hear the loud noise a few kilometres away.玲玲：听起来很棒，但我认为非洲的维多利亚瀑布更壮观。
北师大版九年级全一册 Unit 1 Language课文原文及翻译
北师大版九年级全一册Unit 1 Language课文原文及翻译北师大版英语九年级全一册课文原文及翻译UNIT 1Unit1 Language-Reading(1)Body language is an important form of communication that is used verywhere, although we don't often think about it. Some messages are understood by people around the world simply because they are not communicated by words. For example, in many countries, people nod their heads to show agreement and they put their fingers up to their mouths to ask for silence.尽管我们不经常研究肢体语言，但它已成为一种重要的交流形式，无处不在。
世界各地的人们正是通过这些非语言交流形式来获得某些信息。
举例来说，许多国家人们点头表示赞许，手指立着放嘴巴上表示安静。
However, body language is used differently in different cultures. For example, in some western cultures, people shrug their shoulders to show they don't understand or they don't care about something. This isn't common in other places. In Asian countries, such as Japan, people bow to show respect when they greet each other or say goodbye. This isn't done in the West.然而，肢体语言在不同文化中使用不同。
最新九年级外研版下册英语课文原文
九年级外研版下册英语课文原文Module 1 Unit 1Listen and read.Lingling: Welcome back, everyone!Betty: Hi Lingling! How was your holiday?Lingling: Not bad! I went to Henan Province. But the trip back was very long. The train was full of people, and I had to stand for over six hours.Betty: Bad luck. Where's Tony?Daming: He's staying with his family in the UK, and flying back tomorrow. Theflights were late today.Betty: Why is travel so difficult in winter?Lingling: Well, it's the busiest season in China because of Spring Festival. Where did you go, Daming?Daming: We flew to Hong Kong —and the flight was late! But we took the boat to Landau Island and went to Disneyland.Lingling: How about you, Betty?Betty: We had quite a good time in Beijing. We went sightseeing by bus and by taxi. And last weekend, we took a tour by coach to the Summer Palace and went for a long walk.Daming: And now, better get back to work ... We've got exams at the end of the term.Betty: Yes, but there are plenty of fun things to do this term ... the school trip ... Lingling: ... and the school leavers' party ...Daming: ... the visit to the English-speaking theatre in Beijing ...Lingling: And our trip to Los Angeles! We'll have a great time!Module 1 Unit 2Look at the phrases from the passage. What do you think the passage will be about?%a.1 ... his first long trip by train ...b.2 ... leaving his village and his home ...c.4 ... sitting in Lin's seat.d.6 Slowly the young man stood up ...e.5 This young man has the right ticket ...f. 3 With tears in his eyes ...Read the passage and number the phrases in the order they happen.Excuse Me. You're Sitting in My Seat!The train to Beijing! Lin often dreamed about the train, and about going to the capital. Now it was in front of him, to set off soon. He looked at his brother."Don't forget where you come from, little brother," Jin said. "And watch your bags carefully."Lin nodded, unable to speak. This was his first long trip by train at the start of his new life, leaving his village and his home for the last 16 years.He held Jin in his arms. With tears in his eyes, Jin pushed Lin away. "Go, brother. Write to us as soon as you get there, OK?"Lin jumped onto the train. There were people and bags everywhere. He pushed past them towards his seat.A young man was sitting in Lin's seat. He was wearing jeans and a very smart jacket, and was smoking a cigarette.What should he do? Six pairs of eyes looked at Lin, while the man looked out of the window."Sir, you're sitting in my seat," Lin said, with a nervous smile. The other people watched with interest.The man didn't turn to look at Lin, but just looked out of the window."Excuse me. I have a ticket with the number of the seat you're sitting in!" Lin said in a stronger voice."I also have a ticket with that number—though it is in another car. Besides, I was here first," said the man, without moving his head. Though he was sitting, he looked very tall and strong.Lin looked at the other passengers for help. "But ... " he started to say."But what?" The man turned and looked at Lin. "I'm not moving."Finally a man wearing glasses spoke in a loud voice. "This young man has the right ticket for that seat. You should move."Lin felt brave. "See? Please move. I've got a long way to go.""How long?" the young man asked."To the last stop, Beijing.""I'm getting off before you. Then you can have my seat. ""Where is that?" asked Lin."Hangzhou."Lin thought Hangzhou was far away."It's seven hours away from here," the man with glasses said. "Even if it's only 10 minutes, you should move."Slowly the young man stood up, dropped his cigarette on the floor, and disappeared down the train.Module 2 Unit 1Listen and read.Betty: Hey, Tony! How was the UK?Tony: Guess what! I saw Sally in London.Lingling: My pen friend Sally?Tony: Yes, Sally, the girl who visited us last year and played in the orchestra. Lingling: Oh, that's fantastic! How is she?Tony: She's fine. It was great to see her again. I really like her.Betty: Did you do anything interesting while you were there? Did you visit herschool?Tony: Yes, I did. She took me there herself.Betty: What's it like?Tony: Here you are! These are some photos of Park School. I took them myself. Lingling: Let's have a look.Tony: It isn't as big as ours. It's only got about 700 pupils.Lingling: And how many pupils are there in a class?Tony: Thirty.Lingling: Wow!Tony: Most classes have got a computer and Internet. And there are a fewscience laboratories, and a large library. And there's a swimming pool and a huge sports ground.Lingling: But Sally likes music.Tony: Well, there's a music room, too. And they have a hall for concerts. Lingling: Which school is better, our school or Park School?Tony: Both schools are very nice. And neither school has anything the otherhasn't got. But ...Betty: But what ...?Tony: ... but I prefer our school!Daming: I bet we're even better than Park School at English!Lingling: Well, anyway, we're all going to get top grades for English!Module 2 Unit 2Read the passage and write a short title for each photo.My School LifeMy name is Sally Maxwell, and I'm 15. I've been at Park School, London since Iwas 11. If I pass my exams next year, I'll stay here until I'm 18.Park School is a secondary school, about 20 minutes by bike away from home. Before I came here, I went to primary school, near my home. I started primary school when I was five and stayed there for six years.The schoolday is from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. We spend the first 10 minutes in our classroom while our teacher checks which pupils are present or absent. Then everyone goes to the main hall. There our head teacher makes a speech and tells us any news about the school. Lessons begin at 9:05 and last for an hour. We have a break at 11:05 until 11:20, then another lesson, then lunch for an hour. We have two more lessons before school finishes.This year I have 11 subjects: maths, biology, chemistry, French, history, geography, music and IT, PHSE, ADT and PE (these stand for Information Technology; Personal Health and Safety Education; Art, Design and Technology and Physical Education). Fortunately, we don't have exams in every subject. PHSE is about the dangers of drugs and smoking, among other things. In ADT we also do things like learning to cook as well as drawing and design. Some people can do Italian and Spanish instead of French, but no one is learning Chinese ... yet! PE involves physical exercise, basketball, training in the gym and swimming—we're really lucky to have a swimming pool.I took exams when I was 7, 10, and 14 years old. Next year I take my exams in eight subjects, and then I can do between three and five subjects for the exams in my final year.We have a large sports ground where we play football, tennis and do athletics both during and after school hours. After-school activities, such as sports clubs and language societies are popular, too. During the school year there are usually visits to museums and galleries, and to camps for activities, such as climbing and cycling in the country. There are parties and discos and a sports day, and the school play isa really important event. Once a term, there is a parents' meeting, so our parents and teachers can talk about our progress.What's the best thing about school? English, history, music ... and my friends. What's the worst thing? Homework ... and exams!Module 3 Unit 1Listen and read.Betty'smum: It's getting late, Betty.Betty: Nearly finished! I'm doing a composition: Is life today better or worse than it was 50 years ago ?Betty'smum: And what do you think?Betty: I think it's better. The most important difference is that people arehealthier today, and they live longer than they did in the past.Betty's mum: That's true. The advantage is that we know more about medicine today.We're better at preventing illness . But people don't eat as well as in the past, and don't take as much exercise as they did.Betty: I suppose that's because public transport is much better today.Betty's mum: Yes, I agree. People walk or use their bikes less, and they're lazier. Faster transport also makes more pollution. And that makes life more dangerous and less healthy.Betty: What about work? People don't have to work as hard as they worked 50years ago.Betty's Yes, but no one ever says they have too much free time! I also thinkmum: schoolchildren today work harder than we ever did.Betty: Yes, but I really want to do my best.Betty'smum: Why don't you ask Mrs Li downstairs? She's seen how life has changed.Betty: That's a good idea. Talking of free time, don't forget I'm going on theschool trip next month, and the theatre visit.Betty'smum: Good! You'll be more relaxed and less nervous before your exams.Module 3 Unit 2Read this sentence from the passage. It's an example of a main point.Example: My parents, my sister and three brothers lived in a small house besidea restaurant.Mainpoint: Families were bigger in the past..Now choose the correct main point for these examples from the passage.1. My sister ... left school when she was only 12 ...My sister no longer wanted to go to school.The school leaving age was lower in the past. (T)2. Looking after us was a full-time job, so she stayed at home.Married women were too busy at home to continue working. (T)It wasn't necessary for the mother to work.3. ... my mother never bought ready-made food as people do today.There wasn't any fast food in the past.The food we eat today isn't as healthy as it was. (T)4. My parents liked him, and thought he came from a good family ...People from good families were always kind.Parents usually decided who their children married. (T)5. Yes, there are lots more buildings and so much more traffic!Cars are cheaper today.There was less traffic in the past. (T)Module 4 Unit 1Listen and read.Lingling: I'm really looking forward to the Shakespeare play.Betty: Me too! And the school trip to the Great Wall.Lingling: Yes, but I need a thick jacket, and some warm gloves and socks. Betty: In May?Lingling: I get really cold.Betty:OK. Let's go shopping!Lingling: How about that new shopping centre in Wangfujing? You know, turn left and go along Wangfujing, and it's on the right.Betty: Sure. We'll go by bus, OK? And have you decided what to wear to theschool leavers' party?Lingling: I've got a really nice long dress . What about you?Betty:I'll probably wear a dress, too, but I need some shoes. OK, I'll meet you in front of school at two o'clock this afternoon.(Later .)Betty: How about this jacket?Lingling:It's the right size but it's a bit bright.Betty: Let's see if they have one in blue. Where's the shop assistant ?Lingling:It's that girl with long hair over there. Excuse me!Shopassistant: Can I help you?Betty:Yes, do you have this jacket in blue?Shop assistant: No, I don't think so. But we've got some overcoats over here. Come this way.Betty: No, she doesn't want an overcoat.Lingling: Hey, I really like these shoes!Betty: Oh, take a look at that amazing skirt!Lingling: I think we're going to be here for some time.Module 4 Unit 2Read the passage and find out what the words and expressions mean. big name; designer clothes; logo; look coolLooking Cool1.What do you look for when you go shopping for clothes? Do you choose something fashionable ... or comfortable? Do you like to look different? Or do you wear the same clothes as your friends? Do you go for this year's colours? Is it the logo—the company symbol—that catches your attention? Or maybe film stars are wearing these clothes? What helps you choose the clothes you like?2.Everyone spends money on clothes, and everyone has their personal look. The best-known clothing companies sell their "designer" clothes all over the world. But the number of these big name companies is in fact very small, and the clothes they make are more expensive than the clothes made by less well-known companies. Many people even prefer them to cheaper clothes. Why?3.Many young people today care about the way they look. They often buy "designer" clothes because they think they look cool. Then the less well-known companies make clothes which look the same. But they don't sell as well because they don't have the logo.4.People also think designer clothes are better made. For example, many people think the right running shoes will make you run faster or play better. Of course, this is not always true. It's the training—not the trainers—that improves your speed or your score. But that's not the point. People believe that it's true ...and then buy the shoes. The big companies only want to make a lot of money.5.Above all, designer clothes are more popular because of clever advertising. All of the international companies spend millions of dollars every year to make us buy their clothes. And they succeed!6.Most people dress in a way that shows off their personality. But if some of us buy expensive clothes just to look cool, what does that say about us? Maybe it's just clever advertising.7.So next weekend, think about the clothes you put on. What's the logo on your trainers? Who made your jeans? And how many of your friends wear the same clothes as you do? And then think that maybe some of us could spend our money better.Module 5 Unit 1 Listen and read.Mr Jackson: OK, listen up! Before we can enjoy ourselves on the Great Wall, there are a few rules and suggestions. OK?All: Yes, Mr Jackson.Mr Jackson: First, you must keep to the path. You mustn't walk along the edge because you might fall and hurt yourself. Is that clear?All: Yes.Mr Jackson: And you have to keep together. You mustn't go off on your own, because you might get lost.All: No, Mr Jackson.Daming: Can we have something to eat now? I'm starving!Mr Jackson: No, you can't, Daming! You only had breakfast an hour ago. I think we should start walking, and then stop at noon for our picnic. But you shouldn't drink all the water, because you may need some later.Betty: Can we go rock climbing?Mr Jackson: Yes, you can, but you must use ropes. You have to think about personal safety! And you must have the right shoes. OK, I think that's all. Let's go down this path, and then we can cross the stream and climb up to the top of that mountain. Then we can take a look across the countryside ...Daming: ... and have lunch?Mr Jackson: ... and then walk along that part of the wall, up there. Come on! I'll lead the way.Daming: I feel tired already. I may need a rest very soon.Module 5 Unit 2Look at the picture and answer the questions.1.What do you think the bear is doing?2.What do you think the people in the tentshould do?% Read the passage and answer the questions.1.What were the three people doing in Yellowstone Park?2.How much do they know about bears?3.Where do you think is the best place to keep food safe from bears?4.What was the noise behind the writer?5.Do you think their stay in the park was a success?Watch Out! Bears About!On our first evening, the three of us were tired after walking for about eight hours. We soon fell asleep.In the middle of the night, there was a strange noise outside. But when I looked out of the tent, there was nothing to see.In the morning, I got up to make breakfast. The bag of food was open."Bears," said Joe. "We should hang the food in a tree tonight."Later that day we stopped in a beautiful valley by a stream. It was very peaceful, and we fell asleep listening to the sound of water.During the night the bears came back. This time they took the food from the tree."How did they do that?" I asked."Not high enough. Bears can climb trees. They can smell food from a distance. We should pick up the rubbish, too."The first rule of camping is to keep a clean camp site. You can't leave anything which bears might think is food."OK, let's tidy the site up, and move on. Oh, and we should make lots of noise, too. If they know where we are, they may not come any closer," said Joe."If you see a bear," said Joe, "you mustn't move or make any gesture. And above all, you mustn't run. No one can run faster in the forest than a bear."We went to sleep ... or we tried to.The next day we stopped at midday for something to eat, and while the others were resting, I went for a walk in the forest.Suddenly, I saw a baby bear playing with some sticks and stones. He looked so friendly, and I remember thinking, "If I reach out, I can just touch him."There was a loud noise behind me.I stood very still. I didn't even turn my head. There was another loud noise, and I still couldn't see what was happening. The baby bear looked up, and ran past me into the woods.I stayed in the same position for five minutes, maybe more. Then slowly I turned round, and on the hillside about 300 metres away I saw the baby bear and his huge mother.I have never run so fast, back to my friends.For the next 10 days, every time there was a sudden noise, my blood went cold. Module 6 Unit 1Listen and answer the questions. Use the words in the box to help you. accident; ache; blood; fever ; flu ; ground; knee ; shoulder; stomach; wound1. Has Tony's dad ever had serious accidents?2. What parts of his body did he hurt?3. How long did it take him to get better?4. What illness does he sometimes get?5. What does he get with this illness?6. What does he think Tony will get, and why?7. Listen and read.Betty: Hey! My legs are aching. How far have we walked?Mr Jackson: About 10 kilometres. Let's wait for the others. They'll catch up in a fewminutes.Lingling: Who's missing ?Betty: Tony and Daming. What's happened to them?Lingling: They were walking more slowly than us.Mr Jackson: And look at those clouds! I think it's going to rain. I'll go back and look for them.Betty: Wait a minute! I can hear someone.Tony: Help!Lingling: It's Tony. Where have you been?Tony: It's Daming. He has had an accident. He was running along the wall whenhe tripped and fell over the edge. He's cut his head; his shoulder hurtsand I think he's broken his leg.MrJackson: When did he fall?Tony: About 10 minutes ago.Mr Jackson: OK, show me where he is. I'll call for help on my mobile.(Later )Tony: There he is, lying on the ground!MrJackson: Hi, Daming. How do you feel?Daming: My leg hurts, and I feel a bit cold.Tony: And you've cut your knee . There's blood on your leg.MrJackson: Can you move your foot?Daming: Yes. Ouch! But I can't walk.Mr We had better get you to hospital.Jackson:Lingling: Will he live?Mr Jackson: Of course he will! He's got a wound in his leg and he may get a fever but it's nothing serious. He'll soon be OK!Module 6 Unit 2 Look at the pictures. Say what the advantages or dangers are.Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3Read the passage. Which paragraphs describe what you can see in the pictures?Six Rules for a Safe and Healthy LifeThanks to improvements in both health care and personal safety, most people are living healthier, longer lives. Someone who is born today can expect to live 25 years longer than someone who was born in the 19th century. It's even thought that in the future more and more people will celebrate their hundredth birthday. Here are six rules for a healthy life.1. Be careful! It's dangerous out there!We all know that we shouldn't run across the road in front of the oncoming traffic, or cycle too close to cars. But we're not sure about how to stay safe in thecountryside. When you're out walking, you should always go with someone, and tellyour parents where you're planning to go. Remember! Climbing may also mean falling—what goes up must come down. Safety rules and advice are there to help you, not to make life less fun.2. Don't be a couch potato!Sure, it's comfortable to sit on the couch and watch. But experts say you should walk at least 10,000 steps every day to keep fit. In the past, people's jobs required more physical effort. When farmers were working in the fields, they were keeping fit at the same time. Think about it: do you get the same amount of exercise today as they did in the past?3. Watch your diet!It's important to eat plenty of the right things, above all, fruit, vegetables, and to see fast food or sweets as something very special—maybe just now and then. The wrong diet means you'll put on weight, one of the fastest ways to an unhealthy life.4. Rest up while you can!When we were babies, we slept for much of the day—if our parents were lucky! Teenagers don't need as much sleep but it's important to get about eight hours' sleep. At weekends, you've got more time, so use it not just for your friends, but for rest, too.5. Don't worry. Be happy!Many doctors believe that happiness is important for our general health. If you're worried about something, talk to your parents or your teacher.6. Say no ... to smoking and drugs!Yes, you knew I was going to say this! But it's so important. More teenagers damage their health through smoking and taking drugs than any other dangers. Think about the effect on your family and friends, and think about its effect on you and your health.Happy living!Module 7 Unit 1Look at the party invitation and answer the questions. InvitationYou're invited tothe School Leavers' Partyon Saturday 30th May at 5 p.m.in the school hallBring a traditional dish —"finger food"Music and dancing1. What's a school leavers' party?2. What's a traditional dish?3. What do you think "finger food" is?4. What else is there to do at the party?5. Listen and read.Lingling: When's the school leavers' party?Betty: After the visit to the play by Shakespeare. It'll be held on 30th May. We're all invited.Daming: In fact, I've been chosen to look after the dance music.Tony: And I have been asked to decorate the hall.Betty: And everyone has been told to prepare a traditional dish from our owncountries.Lingling: Will we be allowed to cook it at school, or must it be made at home, andbrought here?Betty: I suppose it can be heated up in the school kitchen, but it should be cookedat home. What are you going to make?Lingling: Suanla tang , I guess.Betty: What's that?Lingling: Hot and sour soup. It's made with chicken or pork and vegetables.Betty: But the invitation says finger food! That means you have to eat it with yourfingers .Lingling: Oh, soup's no good, then. You need a spoon . What about you?Betty: Hamburgers, with cheese in a bread roll .Tony: And you, Daming?Daming: Jiaozi ! The best jiaozi in China are made by my grandmother!Betty: Is she invited to the school leavers' party, too?Daming: Hm, I see what you mean. What about you, Tony?Tony: A traditional English pizza with cheese, tomato and ham.Betty: Pizza isn't English! It was invented in Italy, not England!Tony: But pizza can be eaten everywhere in England.Betty: I don't think Shakespeare ate pizza!Module 7 Unit 2Read the passage. What are the most surprising pieces of information about meals and eating customs in the West?Do as the Romans DoThere's a saying, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." And when you eat Western food, do as the Westerners do. Here are some things you may wish to know about eating together in the West.In the West, lunch is eaten later, always after midday, sometimes at one o'clock. Dinner is served around 7 p.m. or even later. In Spain it's usual to eat lunch at 2 p.m. and dinner at 10 p.m.!At the start of a meal the Chinese usually say "manman chi". The French say "Bon appetit", and the Italians say "Buon appetito". But there's no similar expression in English! "Enjoy your meal" is usually only said by a waiter. For "ganbei", you can say "Cheers"!Chopsticks are only used when people eat Chinese food. Knives and forks are used for most food. The fork is held in your left hand and the knife in your right, and the food is held with the fork and cut with the knife. Americans often cut all their food first, and then put the fork in their right hand to eat it. Soup is drunk with a spoon. However, there is some food which can be eaten with your fingers, such as chicken legs, seafood, bread and cake.At the start of a meal, if you're the guest, you'll be invited to serve yourself ("Help yourself!"), or your plate will be filled by your host ("Can I serve you?"). If you've been given something you don't like, it should be pushed to the edge of the plate and left. You don't have to say why, but if you feel an explanation is required, just say, "I'm sorry. I can't eat this." No one will be cross. If you're offered more food, but can't eat any more, just say, "No, thanks. It was delicious, but I've had enough."Generally, fewer dishes are prepared than in China. It isn't thought to be so important to offer too much food.Finally, it's sometimes difficult to know when the meal is over. If you've been invited to dinner by Western friends, you'll know that you're expected to stay and talk around the dinner table long after the last dish has been brought to the table, and it's thought quite rude if you leave as soon as you finish eating.The golden rule is: Watch the other people. Do as they do.Module 8 Unit 1 Listen and read.Tony'smum: How was the play?Tony: Well, I was pleased to see it, but three hours is a long time to stay still. Tony'smum: Was it in English?Tony: Yes, it was acted by the Beijing English Theatre Company.Tony'smum: What was the best bit ?Tony: The fight between the two families and their servants ! And the actorswho played the roles of Romeo and Juliet were superb ! But it's sad atthe end, because Juliet loves Romeo, but her father has decided shemust marry someone else. So they both decide to kill themselves. Tony'smum: "A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life."Tony: OK, OK, I'm impressed . Can you recite any more lines ?Tony'smum: No, that's all I can remember. Did you have a good seat?Tony: Well, it was hard to see the play at the back. The best place to sit is inthe front row .Tony'smum: Could you hear the dialogue ?Tony: I guessed what they were saying, but their voices weren't very loud.。
人教版九年级英语课文原文
人教版九年级英语课文原文Document serial number【NL89WT-NY98YT-NC8CB-NNUUT-NUT108】Unit1 How can we become good learnersHow I Learned to Learn EnglishLast year, I did not like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacher spoke too quickly. But I was afraid to ask questions because my pronunciation was very bad. So I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with this exciting and funny movie! So then I began to watch other English movies as well. Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body language and the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning. I also realized I could get the meaning by listening for just the key words. My pronunciation also improved by listening to the interesting conversations in English movies. I discovered that listening to something you are interested in is the secret to language learning. I also learned useful sentences like “It’s a piece of cake” or “It serves you right.” I did not understand these sentences at first. But because I wanted to understand the story, I looked up the words in a dictionary.Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new words and more grammar. Then I can have a better understanding of English movies.P6 2bHow Can You Become a Successful LearnerEveryone is born with the ability to learn. But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in common.Creating an interest in what they learnStudies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something they are interested in. For example, if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to English songs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored.Practicing and learning from mistakesGood learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practice more. Remember, “use it or lose it”! Even if you learn something well, you will forget it unless you use it. Practice makes perfect. Good learners are also not afraid of making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight. He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes.Developing their study skillsIt is not enough to just study hard. You have to know how to study. Good learners find out the best ways to learn well. For example, they may take notes by writing down key words or by drawing mind maps. Good learners also look for ways to review what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day or by explaining the information to another student.Asking questionsGood learners oft en ask questions during or after class. They even ask each other and try to find out the answers. Knowledge comes from questioning. Learning is a life-long journey because every day bringssomething new. Everything that you learn becomes a part of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learn well.P8 self check 1if you_______smart study skills. Remember to________ notesin class and review them on your own or with friends after class. Then what you learned by doing_____. Try to study and________information bit by bit instead of waiting__________ the last minute to study_________ at once. Ifyou________ well for a test,then there’s nothing to_________ about!Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!P13 3aFull Moon, Full FeelingsChinese people have been celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival and enjoying mooncakes for centuries. Mooncakes have the shape of a full moon onmid-autumn night. They carry people’s wishes to the families they love and miss.There are many traditional folk stories about this festival. However, most people think that the story of Chang’e is the most touching. Chang’e was Hou Yi’s beautiful wife. After Hou Yi shot down the nine suns, a goddess gave him a magic medicine to thank him. Whoever drank this could live forever, and Hou Yi planned to drink it with Chang’e. However, a bad man, Feng Meng, tried to steal the medicine when Hou Yi was not home. Chang’e refused to give it to him and drank it all. She became very light and flew up to the moon. Hou Yi was so sad that he called out her name to the moon every night. One night, he found that the moon was so bright and round that he could see his wife there. He quickly laid out her favorite fruits and desserts in the garden. How he wished that Chang’e could come back!After this, people started the tradition of admiring the moon and sharing mooncakes with their families.P12 4bDear Xia Yu,Do you know that there are two special days for parents in America One is Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May and the other is Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June. On these two days, American children oft en give gifts to their parents or take them out for lunch or dinner. Common gifts are flowers and cards for mothers and shirts or ties for fathers. I heard that it is becoming more and more popular to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in China. I wonder if children over there also give similar gift s to their parents. I believe that there are many ways to show our love. Actu ally, we don’t have to spend a lot of money. It is also a good idea to help parents to do something instead.JuneP14 2bThe Spirit of ChristmasMany would agree that when we think of Christmas, we probably think of gift s, Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But behind all these things lies the true meaning of Christmas: the importance of sharing and is perhaps the best example of this.A Christmas Carol is a famous novel written by Charles Dickens. It is about an old man named Scrooge who never laughs or smiles. He is mean and only thinks about himself, and doesn’t treat others nicely. He just cares about whether he can make more money. And he hates Christmas. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge sees the ghost of Jacob Marley, his dead business partner. Marley used to be just like Scrooge, so he was punished after he died. He warns Scrooge to change his ways if he doesn’t want to end up like him. He also tells Scrooge to expect three spirits to visit him.That night, three ghosts visit Scrooge. First, the Ghost of Christmas Past takes him back to his childhood and reminds Scrooge of his happier days as a child. Then the second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, takes him to see how others are spending Christmas this year. Everyone is happy, even poor people. The last one,the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, takes him to the future. He sees that he is dead but nobody cares. Scrooge is so scared that he wakes up in his bed and finds out it is already the next morning on Christmas Day!He decides to change his life and promises to be a better person. He happily celebrates Christmas with his relatives. He also gives gift s to people in need. He now treats everyone with kindness and warmth, spreading love and joy everywhere he goes. And that is the true spirit of Christmas!P16 self check 1Many Western countries celebrate Easter. This holiday is always on a Sunday__________March 22nd and April 25th. It celebrates thebirth of new life. Hens________eggs, giving birth to life. So an egg is a symbol of new life. A popular activity during Easter is to hide eggsaround your home or_________for friends or________ to find. These can be real eggs, but they are more often chocolate eggs. Not only do people________them around in different hiding places for an egg hunt, but they also give out these_________as gifts. So just like Christmas, Easter creates good________for supermarkets and chocolate stores.Unit3Could you please tell me where the restrooms areUNIT 3P19 3aFun Times Park — Always a Fun Time![Alice and He Wei are in Space World]Alice: I wonder where we should go next.He Wei: How about that new ride over thereAlice: Oh ... it looks pretty scary.He Wei: Come on! I promise it’ll be fun! If you’re afraid, just shout or hold my hand.[After the ride]Alice: You were right, that was fun! I was scared at first, but shouting really did help.He Wei: See, that wasn’t so bad, right You never know until you try something.Alice: Yes, I’m so glad I tried it. Now I know I can do it and it’s actually fun!He Wei: Do you want to go to Water World nowAlice: Sure, but I’m really hungry. Do you know where we can get some good food quicklyHe Wei: Of course! I suggest Water City Restaurant in Wat er World. It’s a fast food place. It serves delicious hamburgers and hot dogs.Alice: That sounds perfect![On their way to Water City Restaurant, Alice and He Wei pass by Uncle Bob’s.]Alice: Oh, look! This restaurant looks interesting. It seems a rock band plays there every evening.He Wei: Maybe we can come here for dinner later. Let’s ask what time the band starts.[Alice and He Wei walk up to a staff person at the door.]He Wei: Excuse me, could you tell us when the band starts playing this eveningStaff: Eight o’clock. It’s always busy, so come a little earlier to get a table.He Wei: OK, thanks!P22 2bCould You Please ...When you visit a foreign country, it is important to know how to ask for help politely. For example, “Where are the restrooms” or “Could you please tell me where the restrooms are” are similar requests for directions to a place. Both are correct English, but the first one sounds less polite. That is because it is a very direct question. It is not enough to just ask a question correctly. We also need to learn how to be polite by being less direct — or more indirect — when we ask for help.In English, as in Chinese, we change the way we speak when we talk with different people. The expressions you use might depend on whom you are speaking to or how well you know them. If you say to your teacher, “When is the school trip.’’, this might sound impolite. But if you say, “Excuse me, Mr. West. Do you know when the school trip is’’, this will sound much more polite. However, it is all right to ask direct questions in some situations, like with your classmates.Usually polite questions are longer and include more language such as “Could you please ...” or “Can Iask ...” It sounds more polite to say, “Peter, could you please tell me your e-mail address” than “Peter, tell me your e-mail address.” Sometimes we even need to spend time leading in to a request. For example, with a stranger on the street, we might fi rst say, “Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me” or “I’m sorry to trouble you, but ...” before asking for help.It might seem more difficult to speak politely than be direct. However, it is important to learn how to use proper language. This will also help you become better at English, or any other language you wish to speak.Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.P27 3aFrom Shy Girl to Pop Star1 For this month’s Young World magazine, I interviewed 19-year-old Asian pop star Candy Wang. Candy told me that she used to be really shy and took up singing to deal with her shyness. As she got better, she daredto sing in front of her class, and then for the whole school. Now she’s not shy anymore and loves singing in front of crowds.2 I asked Candy how life was different after she became famous. She explained that there are many good things, like being able to travel and meet new people all the time. “I didn’t use to be popular in sc hool, but now I get tons of attention everywhere I go.” However, too much att ention can also be a bad thing. “I always have to worry about how I appear to others and I have to be very careful about what I say or do. And I don’t have much private time anymore. Hanging out with friends is almost impossible for me now because there are always guards around me.”3 What does Candy have to say to all those young people who want to become famous “Well,” she begins slowly, “you have to be prepared to give up your normal life. You can never imagine how difficult the road to success is. Many times I thought about giving up, but I fought on. You really require a lot of talent and hard work to succeed. Only a very small number of people make it to the top.”P30 2bHe Used to Cause a Lot of TroubleLi Wen is a normal 15-year-old boy who works hard in school and gets good grades. It is hard to believe that he used to be a “problem child” until a conversation with his parents influenced his way of thinking. Li Wen lives in the Sichuan countryside. As a small child, he seldom gave his parents any problems, and they were proud of him. However, _________, the boy’s life became more difficult. He had to move in with his grandmother.Li Wen began to cause problems for himself and his family. He was no longer interested in studying. He was oft en absent from classes, and he failed his examinations. Finally, his parents made a decision to send him to a boarding school. Li Wen no longer lived with his grandmother. He studied, ate and slept at the school, and he hated it. There were so many rules, and he used to keep breaking them. One day, he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school. __________The head teacher advised his parents to talk with their son in person. His parents took a 40-hour train ride and a five-hour bus ride to go back to their hometown. To Li Wen’s surprise, their conversation changed his life.“It was exactly what I needed,” he said. “My parents helped me to understand how much they had given me. Th ey also told me that even though they couldn’t be there to take care of me, they were always thinking of me and would take pride in everything good that I . I reali zed that since my parents moved away, I’ve been afraid of being alone, and have tried to make my parents pay more att ention to me.”____________. He has been working hard and is now one of the best students in his class. His parents’ love has made him feel good about himself. “It’s very important for parents to be there for their children,” Li Wen says.P31 2eWhen his parents moved to work in anothercity, they could not be at home to____________ him. So he was___________ interested in studying and missed classes. Then his parents________to send him to a boarding school and he________it. In the end, histeacher advised his parents to talk with their son and this conversation____________ his life. He realized that his parents would__________everything good that he did. Now he is one of the best students in his class.Unit5 What are the shirts made ofP35 3aThe Difficult Search for American Goods in the USIf you go to another country, what kinds of things would you buy Would you buy a camera in Japan, some beautiful clothes in France, or a watch in Switzerland No matter what you may buy, you might probably think those products were made in those countries. However, you could be wrong. Kang Jian is a 17-year-old student from Shanghai. Last year he went to visit his aunt and uncle in San Francisco. He found it interesting that so many products in the local shops were made in China. “I wanted to buy a toy car for my cousin, but even though most of the toys had American brands, they were made in China.”Toys are not the only things made in China. “I wanted to buy a pair of basketball shoes,” he explains. “But I had to visit five or six stores before finding a pair made in America!” He realized th at Americans can hardlyavoid buying products made in China. “In fact,” he continues, “there are so many things made in China —footballs, handbags, pet food, mobile phones. Even American flags are made in China!” Kang Jian thinks it’s great that China is so good at making these everyday things. However, he wishes that in the future China will also get better at making high-technology products that people can buy in all parts of the world.P38 2bBeauty in Common ThingsEach different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show the things that are important in life such as love, beauty and family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty.According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered with paper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes.Paper cutting has been around for over 1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, fish, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. The pieces are usually cute children or lively characters froma Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry. After drying, they are fired at a very high heat. They are then polished and painted. Finally, materials such as wood or paper are added to make different things. It takes several weeks to complete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty.P39 2d1. People used to sky lanterns when they were in trouble. But today, people light the lanterns and watch them_______the sky with their wishes.2. The art of paper cutting_______ a simple thing like a piece of paper________ a beautiful piece of art. People often_________these art pieces_____ the doors, windows and walls of their homes to celebrate the Spring Festival.3. To make Chinese clay art, the clay is shaped by hand into things__________cute children or characters from Chinese fairy tales and stories. They are then______ paint.Unit 6 When was it inventedP43 3aAn Accidental InventionDid you know that tea, the most popular drink in the world (after water), was invented by accident Many people believe that tea was first drunk nearly 5,000 years ago. It is said that a Chinese ruler called Shen Nong first discovered tea as a drink. One day Shen Nong was boiling drinking water over an open fire. Some leavesfrom a tea plant fell into the water and remained there for some time. It produced a nice smell so he tasted the brown water anyway. It was quite delicious. In this way, one of the world’s favorite drinks was invented.More than 4,000 years later, Lu Yu, “the saint of tea”, mentioned Shen Nong in his book Cha Jing. The book describes how tea plants were grown and used to make tea. It also discusses where the finest tea leaves were produced and what kinds of water were used.It is believed that tea was brought to Korea and Japan during the 6th and 7th centuries. In England, tea didn’t appear until around 1660, but less than 100 years later, it had become the national drink. The tea trade from China to Western countries took place in the 19th century. This helped to spread the popularity of tea and the tea plant to more places around the world. Even though many people now know about tea culture, the Chinese are without doubt the ones who best understand the nature of tea.P44 4cThe telephone (invent) by Alexander Graham Bell. He_______(born) in 1847. Alexander_____ (work) on the invention of the telephone with Thomas Watson. In 1875, Alexander______ (learn) to send musical notesthrough an instrument similar to a telephone. Finally, the telephone________(invent) in 1876. The first sentence that_______ (say) on the telephone by Alexander was “Mr. Watson, come here; I want to see you.” Today the telephone____________ (use) around the world.P45 1dThe History of Potato ChipsDid you know that potato chips were invented by mistake Potato chips____________by a cook called George Crum. They were invented in________. George Crum cut the potatoes really, really__________and then cooked them for a long time until they were__________ . Andhe put lots of salt on them so they were____________ .p46 2bDo You Know When BasketballWas InventedBasketball is a much-loved and active sport more than 100 million people in over 200 countries. In China, you can sometimes see people playing basketball in parks, schools and even in factories.Basketball was invented by a Canadian doctor named James Naismith, who was born in 1861. When he was at college, his teacher asked the class to think of a game that can be played in the winter. Dr. Naismith created a game to be played inside on a hard floor. Dr. Naismith divided the men in his class into two teams and taught them to play his new game. The purpose of the game is for players to get a ball into the “basket”. Players on the same team must work together to help each other get the ball in the other team’s basket. At the same time, they need to stop the competing team from getting the ball into their own basket.It is believed that on December 21, 1891, the first basketball game in history was played. Then in 1936 in Berlin, it became an event at the Olympics. Today, the popularity of basketball has risen around the world, with many young people dreaming of becoming famous players. Basketball has not only become a popular sport to play, it has also become a more popular sport to watch.Although America’s NBA games are the most famous, the CBA games are becoming popular in China. The number of foreign players, including Chinese players, in the NBA has increased. And there are also more and more foreign players in the CBA. Many young people look up to these basketball heroes and want to become like them. These stars encourage young people to work hard to achieve their dreams.P48 Self Check 1It is often difficult to decide on the inventor of certain inventions. This is because sometimes a few people may_______things which are_______the same. Opinions are then_______ about who came up with the idea first. Some inventions can also all of a_______lead to other inventions. So some people_______whether the inventor came up with the idea himself or herself. They think that the inventor used someone else’s idea to create his or her invention. That is why books or websites usually ________more than one inventor when giving information about inventions.Unit7 Teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes.P51 3aMom Knows BestWhen I was a tiny baby crying all night, my mom sang to me and stayed by my sideWhen I was tired and hungry, she gave me food and warm arms to sleep inWhen I was two running through the field, she made sure I was safe and kept me from danger When I fell and hurt myself, she gave me a hug and lifted me upWhen I was seven coughing badly, she said no ice-cream for meBut I talked back loudly, “I should be allowed to eat some! Give it to me now!”When I was nine watching scary movies, she said it’d give me awful dreamsBut I shouted back angrily, “I should be allowed to watch it!I’m not a baby!”When I was a teen going out with friends, she said, “Please be back by ten!”But I talked back again —“I should not be told what to do!I’m seventeen now!”Now I’m an adult, thinking back to those timesI coughed for days after eating that ice-creamAnd had scary dreams after watching that filmI was late for school from staying out past tenI regret talking back, not listening to MomMom knows best, and for me she wanted only the best!P52 4bShould teenagers _________(ask) to move out when they start working In many Western countries, teenagers_______ (allow) to move out at sixteen or seventeen. Their parents believe that theyshould__________ (educate) to take care of themselves from a young age. This way, when they_______ (start) working they can manage their own lives. However, in most Asian societies, the family unit is especially strong. So it is not common for teenagers to_______ (move) out. Chinese parents believe that it is better for children to live with parents who can_______(take) care of them. But the young should then look after their parents as they get older. That is why many Chinese adults ______(continue) to live with their parents.P54 2bShould I Be Allowed to Make My Own DecisionsMany teenagers have hobbies. But sometimes these can get in the way of their schoolwork, and parents might worry about their success at school. Teenagers often think they should be allowed to practice their hobbies as much as they want. Do you agreeLiu Yu, a fifteen-year-old boy from Shandong, is a running star. He is on his school team and has always wanted to be a professional runner when he grows up. However, his parents won’t allow him to train so much. “Of course we want to see him achieve his dreams,” says Mr. Liu. “And we know how much he loves running. My wife and I have supported every one of his races. We have nothing against running! But we think our son needs to think about other possible jobs. He’s getting older now, so he needs to think about what will happen if he doesn’t end up a professional runner.”Liu Yu doesn’t really agree. “Well, I think I should be allowed to decide for myself,”he says. “My parents have always taught me how important it is to work hard at school and enter university. I understand this, but I’m serio us about running. It’s the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do.”His parents believe that Liu Yu should study hard in the evenings so they don’t allow him to practice running at night. “Maybe he thinks it’s too strict or unfair,”says Mrs. Liu. “But we think we’re doing the right thing. He needs to spend more time on his homework because becoming a professional sports star is a difficult dream.”But Liu Yu still disagrees. “I know my parents care about me. They always talk about what will happen if I don’t succeed. But I will! I’m a quick runner! I think I should be allowed to make this choice myself. Only then will I have a chance to achieve my dream.”Unit8 It must belong to Carla.P59 3aWe live in a small town and almost everyone knows each other. It used to be very quiet and nothing much ever happened around here. However, these days, something unusual is happening in our town. Victor, a teacher at my school, is really nervous. When he was interviewed by the town newspaper, he said, “Every night we hear strange noises outside our window. My wife thinks that it could be an animal, but my friends and I think it must be teenagers having fun. My parents called the policemen, but they couldn’t find anything strange. They think it might be the wind. I don’t think so!”Victor’s next-door neighbor Helen is worried, too. “At first, I thought that it might be a dog, but I couldn’t see a dog, or anything else, either. So I guess it can’t be a dog. But then, what could it be” One woman in the area saw something running away, but it was dark so she is not sure. “I think it was too big to be a dog,” she said. “Maybe it was a bear or a wolf.”Everyone in our town is feeling uneasy, and everyone has his or her own ideas. There must be something visiting the homes in our neighborhood, but what is it We have no idea. Most people hope that this animal orperson will simply go away, but I do not think that is going to happen. The noise-maker is having too much fun creating fear in the neighborhood.P62 2bStonehenge — Can Anyone Explain Why It Is ThereStonehenge, a rock circle, is not only one of Britain’s most famous historical places, but also one of its greatest mysteries. Every year it receives more than 750,000 visitors. Especially in June, people go to this place as they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year.For many years, historians believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods. However, historian Paul Stoker thinks this can’t be true because Stonehenge was b uilt so many centuries ago. “The leaders arrived in England much later,” he points out.Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar. The large stones were put together in a certain way. On midsummer’s morning, the sun shines directly into the center of the stones. Other people believe the stones have a medical purpose. They think the stones can prevent illness while keeping people。
人教版九年级英语unit1课文原文
Unit 1 section A 3aHow I learned to learn EnglishLast year, I didn't like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacher spoke so quickly that I didn't understand her the most of the time. I was afraid to ask questions because of my poor pronunciation. I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything. Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with this exciting and funny movie! So I began to watch other English movies, too. Although I could not understand everything the characters said, the body language and the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning. I also realized I could get the meaning by listening for just the key words. My pronunciation improved as well by listening to the conversations in English movies. I discovered that listening to something interesting is the secret to language learning. I also learned useful sentences like "It's a piece of cake." or "It serves you right." I did not understand these sentences at first. But because I wanted to understand the story, I looked them up in a dictionary.Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new words and more grammar so that I can have a better understanding of English movies.Section B 2bHow can you become a successful learner?Everyone is born with the ability to learn. But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in common.Creating an interest in what to learnStudies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something interesting. For example if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to English songs or watch sports programs in English. This wade will not get bored.Practicing and learning from mistakesGood learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practice more. Remember, " use it or lose it". Even if you learn something well, you will forget it unless you use it. "Practice makes perfect". Good learners will keep practicing what they have learned, and they are not afraid of making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight. He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes.Developing their study skillsIt is not enough to just study hard. Good learners know the best waythey can study. For example they may take notes by writing down key words or by drawing mind maps. They also look for ways to review what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day or by explaining the information to another student.Asking questionsGood learners often ask questions during or after class. They even ask each other and try to find out the answers. Knowledge comes from questioning.Learning is a lifelong journey because every day brings something new. Everything that you learn becomes a part of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learn well.。