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1、2015春八年级下册英语课文原文UNIT 1 Whats the matterSection A2dRole-play the conversation.Mandy: Lisa, are you OKLisa: I have a headache and I cant move my neck. What should I do ShouldI take my temperatureMandy: No, it doesnt sound like you have a fever. What did you do on theweekend Lisa: I played puter games
2、all weekend.Mandy: Thats probably why. You need to take breaks away from the puter.Lisa: Yeah, I think I sat in the same way for too long without moving.Mandy: I think you should lie down and rest. If your head and neck stillhurt tomorrow, then go to a doctor.Lisa: OK. Thanks, Mandy.3aRead the passa
3、ge. Do you think it es from a newspaper or a bookHow do you know Bus Driver and Passengers Save an Old ManAt 9:00 a.m. yesterday, bus No. 26 was going along Zhonghua Road whenthe driver saw an old man lying on the side of the road. A woman was next tohim, shouting for help.The bus driver, 24-year-ol
4、d Wang Ping, stopped the bus without thinkingtwice. He got off and asked the woman what happened. She said that the manhad a heart problem and should go to the hospital. Mr. Wang knew he had toact quickly. He told the passengers that he must take the man to the hospital.He expected most or all of th
5、e passengers to get off and wait for the next bus.But to his surprise, they all agreed to go with him. Some passengers helpedMr. Wang to move the man on the bus.Thanks to Mr. Wang and the passengers, thedoctors saved the man in time. Its sad thatmany people dont want to help others becausethey dont
6、want any trouble, says one passenger.But the driver didnt think about himself.He only thought about saving a life.Section B2b Read the passage and underline the words you dont know. Then look up the words in a dictionary and write down their meanings.Finding the Order of EventsWriters describe event
7、s in a certain order. Finding the order of the events will help you understand want you are reading.He Lost His ArmBut Is Still ClimbingAron Ralston is an American man who isinterested in mountain climbing. As a mountainclimber, Aron is used to taking risks. This is oneof the exciting things about d
8、oing dangerous sports. There were many times whenAron almost lost his life because of accidents. On April 26, 2003, he found himselfin a very dangerous situation when climbing in UtahOn that day, Arons arm was caught under a 2,000-kilo rock that fell on him when he was climbing by himself in the mou
9、ntains. Because he could not free his arm, he stayed there for five days and hoped that someone would find him. But when his water ran out, he knew that he would have to do something to save his own life. He wasnot ready to die that day. So he used his knife to cut offhalf his right arm. Then, with
10、his left arm, he bandagedhimself so that he would not lose too much blood. Afterthat, he climbed down the mountain to find help.After losing his arm, he wrote a book called Between a Rock and a Hard Place. This means being in a difficult situation that you cannot seem to get out of. In this book,Aro
11、n tells of the importance of making good decisions, and ofbeing in control of ones life. His lose for mountain climbing is so great that he kept on climbing mountainseven after this experience.Do we have the same spirit as Aron Lets think about it before we find ourselves“between a rock and a hard p
12、lace”, and before we have to make a decision that could mean life or death. Unit 2 Ill help to clean up the city parksSection A2dRole-play the conversation. Helen ：Hi , Tom . I m making some plans to work in an old peoples home this summer. Tom ： Really I did that last summer. Helen ：Oh, what did th
13、ey ask you to help out with Tom ：Mmm. things like reading the newspaper to the old people, or just talking to them. They told me stories about the past and how things used to be. Helen ：That sounds interesting . Tom ：Yeah , a lot of old people are lonely . We should listen to them and care for them.
14、Helen ：You re right . I mean,were all going to be old one day,too.3aRead the article . What do Mario and Mary volunteer to do Students Who Volunteer Mario Green and Mary Brown from Riverside High School give up several hours each week to help others.Mario loves animals and wants to be an animal doct
15、or. He volunteers at an animal hospital every Saturday morning. Mario believes it can help him to get his future dream job. “ It s hard work , ” he says , “but I want to learn more about how to care for animals . I get such a strong feeling of satisfaction when I see the animals get better and the l
16、ook of joy on their ownersfaces.”Mary is a book lover. She could read by herself at the age of four. Last year she decided to try out for a volunteer after-school reading program .she still works there once a week to help kids learn to read. The kids are sitting in the library, but you can see in th
17、eir eyes that theyre going on a different journey with each new book. Volunteering here is a dream e true for me. I can do what I love to do and help others at the same time.Section B2bSkim the letter and answer the questions.1. Who wrote the letter to Miss Li WhyUnderstanding Parts of Speech.Knowin
18、g what part of speech a word is(noun, verb, preposition, etc.)Can help you understand the words meaning.Ill Send You a Photo of Lucky2. What did Miss Li do Ill Send You a Photo of LuckyDear Miss Li,Id like to thank you for sending money to Animal Helpers. Im sure you know that this group was set up
19、to help disabled people like me. You helped to make it possible for me to have Lucky. Lucky makes a big difference to my life. Let me tell you my story.What would it be like to be blind or deaf Or imagine you cant walk ou use your hands easily. Most people would never think about this, but many peop
20、le have these difficulties. I cant use my arms or legs well, so normal things like answering the telephone, opening and closing doors, or carrying things are difficult for me. Then one day last year, a friend of mine helped me out. She talked to Animal Helpers about getting me a special trained dog.
21、 She also thought a dog might cheer me up. I love animals and I was excited about the idea of having a dog.After six months of training with a dog at Animal Helpers, I was able to bring him home. My dogs name is Lucky a good name for him because I feel very lucky to have him. You see, Im only able t
22、o have a“dog-helper”because of your kindness! Lucky is very clever and understands many English words. He can understand me when I give him orders. For example, I say, “Lucky! Get my book,”and he does it at once.Lucky is a fantastic dog. Ill send you a photo of him if you like, and I could show you
23、how he helps me. Thank you again for changing my life.Best wishes,Ben SmithUnit 3 Could you please clean your roomSection A2dRoleplay the conversation.Sister： They, could you please help out with a few thingsBrother：Could I at least finish watching this showSister：No. I think two hours of TV is enou
24、gh for you!Brother：Fine. What do you want me to doSister：Could you take out the rubbish, fold the clothes and do the dishesBrother：So muchsister：Yes, because Mom will be back from shopping any minute now. And she wont be happy if she sees this mess.Brother：But the house is already pretty clean and t
25、idy!Sister：Yes, well, its clean, but its not “mother clean”!3aRead the story and answer the question.1. Why was Nancys mom angry with Nancy2. Did they solve the problem HowLast month, our dog weled me when I came home from school. He wanted a walk, but I was too tired.I threw down my bag and went to
26、 the living room. The minute I sat down in front of the TV, my mom came over. “Could you please take the dog for a walk” she asked.“Could I watch one show first” I asked. “NO!” she replied angrily.“You watch TV all the time and never help out around the house! I cant work all day and do housework al
27、l evening.”“Well, I work all day at school, too! Im just as tired as you are!” I shouted back.My mom did not say anything and walked away. For one week, she did not do any housework and neither did I. Finally, I could not find a clean dish or a clean shirt.The next day, my mom came home from work to
28、 find the house clean and tidy.“What happened” she asked in surprise.“Im so sorry, Mom. I finally understand that we need to share the housework to have a clean and fortable home,”I replied.Section BSkimmming This means looking quickly through a piece of writing to find the main idea without reading
29、 every word. It is still a good idea to read the first sentence in each paragraph a little more carefully.2bThe Sunday Mail magazine invited parents to write about whether they think young people should do chores at home. Skim the following letters. Which one agrees and which one disagreesDear Sir,I
30、 dont understand why some parents make their kids help with housework and chores at home. Kids these days already have enough stress from school. They dont have time to study and do housework, too. Housework is a waste of their time. Could we just let them do their job as students They should spend
31、their time on schoolwork in order to get good grades and get into a good university. Also, when they get older, they will have to do housework so theres no need for them to do it now. It is the parentsjob to provide a clean and fortable environment at home for their children. And anyway, I think doi
32、ng chores is not so difficult. I dont mind doing them.Mr. SmithDear Sir,I think it is important for children to learn how to do chores and help their parents with housework. Its not enough to just get good grades at school. Children these days depend on their parents too much. Theyre always asking,
33、“Could you get this for me”or“Could you help me with that”Doing chores helps to develop childrens independence and teaches them how to look after themselves. It also helps them to understand the idea of fairness. Since they live in one house with their parents, they should know that everyone should
34、do their part in keeping it clean and tidy. Our neighbors son got into a good college but during his first year, he had no idea how to take care ofhimself. As a result, he often fell ill and his grades dropped. The earlier kids learn to be independent, the better it is for their future.Ms. MillerUni
35、t 4 Why dont you talk to your parentsSection A2dRole-play the conversation.Dave：You look sad, Kim. Whats wrongKim：Well, I found my sister looking through my things yesterday. She took some of my new magazines and CDs.Dave：Hmm thats not very nice. Did she give them back to youKim：Yes, but Im still an
36、gry with her. What should I doDave：Well, I guess you could tell her to say sorry. But why dont you forget about it so that you can be friends again Although shes wrong, its not a big deal.Kim：Youre right. Thanks for your advice.Dave：No problem. Hope things work out.3aLook at this letter to a magazin
37、e and the reply from Robert Hunt, a school counselor. plete the chart.Dear Mr. Hunt,My problem is I cant get on with my family. Relations between my parents have bee difficult. They fight a lot, and I really dont like it. Its the only munication they have. I dont know if I should say anything to the
38、m about this. When they argue, its like a big, black cloud hanging over our home. Also, my elder brother is not very nice to me. He always refuses to let me watch my favorite TV show. Instead he watches whatever he wants until late at night. I dont think this is fair. At home I always feel lonely an
39、d nervous. Is that normalWhat can I doSad and ThirteenDear Sad and Thirteen,Its not easy being your age, and its normal to have these feelings. Why dont you talk about these feelings with your family If your parents are having problems, you should offer to help. Maybe you could do more jobs around t
40、he house so that they have more time for proper munication. Secondly, why dont you sit down and municate with your brother You should explain that you dont mind him watching TV all the time. However, he should let you watch your favorite show. I hope youll feel better about yourself in future.Robert
41、 HuntSection B2bRead the article and answer the questions.1.What is the mon problem for Chinese and American familiesGuessing the MeaningWhen reading something for the first time, do not worry about words you do not know. Use the context to help you guess the meaning.2.Who gives their opinions about
42、 the problemMaybe You Should Learn to Relax!These days, Chinese children are sometimes busier on weekends than weekdays because they to take so many after-school classes. Many of them are learning exam skills so that they can get into a good high school and later a good university. Others are practi
43、cing sports so that they can pete and win. However, this doesnt only happen in China. The Taylors are a typical American family. Life for Cathy Taylors three children is very busy.” On most days after school,” Cathy says, “I take one of my two boys to basketball practice and my daughter to football
44、training. Then I have to take my other son to piano lessons. Maybe I could cut out a few of their activities, but I believe these activities are important for my childrens future. I really want them to be successful. ” However, the tired children dont get home until after 7:00 p.m. They have a quick
45、 dinner, and then its time for homework.Linda Miller, a mother of three, knows all about such stress. “In some families, petition starts very young and continues until the kids get older,” she says. “Mothers send their small kids to all kinds of classes. And they are always paring them with other ch
46、ildren. Its crazy. I dont think thats fair. Why dont they just let their kids be kids People shouldnt push their kids so hard.”Doctors say too much pressure is not good for a childs development. Dr. Alice Green says all these activities can cause a lot of stress for children. “Kids should have time
47、to relax and think for themselves, too. Although its normal to want successful children, its even more important to have happy children.”Unit 5What were you doing when the rainstorm cameSection A2d Role-play the conversation.Mary：What were you doing last night, Linda I called at seven and you didnt pick up.Linda：Oh, I was in the kitchen helping my mom.Mary：I see. I called again at eight and you didnt answer then either.Linda：What was I doing at eight Oh, I know. When you called, I was having a shower.Mary：But then I called again at nine.Linda：Oh, I was sle
