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1、Unit1Archimedes and the golden crownOne day in ancient Greece, King Hiero asked a crown maker to make him a golden crown. At first, he was very happy with it. Its a nice crown, isnt it? he asked his men. Later, however, he beganto doubt that it was a real golden crown. Is it made completely of gold?

2、 he wondered. He sent it to Archimedes and asked him to find out the truth.This problem seems difficult to solve. What should I do? thought Archimedes.Archimedes was still thinking about this problem as he filled his bath with water. When he got into the bath, some water ran over.Thats it! shouted A

3、rchimedes. I know how to solve the kings problem!Archimedes went straight to the palace to see the king. First, heweighed the crown and asked the king for some gold of the same weight.Next, he put two pots into two big bowls and filled both pots withwater. He put the gold into one pot, and some wate

4、r ran into the bowl. Then he put the crown into the other pot. This time, even more water ran into the bowl.Look at this, said Archimedesto King Hiero. A crown madecompletely of gold displaces lesswater than a crown made of gold and another metal. This crown displaced more water than gold of the sam

5、e weight, so Im certain that its not completely made of gold.The crown maker tricked me, didnt he? What a bad man he is! Shouted King Hiero. He then sent the crown maker to prison.CVocabularyC1Here are some sentences from the story. Do you know the meanings ofthe words in italics? Circle the correct

6、 answers.1Later, however, he began to doubt that .a feel sureb not feel sure2This problem seems difficult to solve.a write downb find the correct answer3. as he filled his bath with water.a made . fullb emptied4Next, he put two pots into two big bowls .a deep round dishesb flat dishes5A crown made c

7、ompletely of gold displaces less water .a a littleb a smaller amount ofC2Complete the story below with the words from the box. Change their forms ifnecessary.CertainfillrealseemsolvetruthOne day, two women came to King Solomon with a baby boy. Both women said the boy was their son. No one knew which

8、 woman was telling the.King Solomon ordered a soldier to cut the boy in half, and divide the boy between the two women. The first woman said, Go ahead. Thatfair. However,the second woman was with fear. No! she shouted.Dont kill him! Let the other woman have him. King Solomon stopped the soldier. Giv

9、e the boy to the second woman, he said. Im _that shes hismother.The woman took the baby boy home happily. Everyone was amazed at how King Solomonthis problem.D Comprehension D1 These pictures show the events of the story. Put them in the correct order by writing the numbers 1-8 in the boxes.D2 Read

10、the story again and answer the questions below in complete sentences.1Why did King Hiero send the crown to Archimedes?2What happened when Archimedes got into the bath?3What did the crown maker do to the crown?More practice A Read the story below and describe how Coo Chong weighed the elephant. Use t

11、he words from the box to help you. Cao Chong weighs an elephantCao Chong was the son of Cao Cao. One day, Sun Quan sent Cao Cao a present. It was a huge elephant. Cao Cao wanted to find out the weight of the elephant. What a huge animal it is! Can anyone tell me how to weigh it? he asked the crowd a

12、round him. Can we get a large scale? asked a soldier. However, no one could find a scale large enough. Can we cut it up? asked another soldier. No. I dont want to kill it, said Cao Cao. Just then, young Cao Chong had a wonderful idea. I can weigh the elephant! he said. Let me have a try. Cao Chong a

13、sked some soldiers to lead the elephant onto a boat. As the heavy animal walked onto it, the boat went lower into the water. Cao Chong drew a line on the side of the boat to mark how low it went. The elephant was then taken off the boat and the boat was filled with rocks until it went down again and

14、 water reached the line on the boat. Cao Chong then weighed the rocks. He added up the weight of all the rocks and said, This is the weight of the elephant. Cao Cao was very happy with his son. My son is very clever, isnt he? he said. Everyone agreed. lead . ontomarkrockweighgo lowertake . offgo dow

15、nadd updraw a linefill . withreachB Do you know any other wise kids in history? Share their stories with yourclassmates.Unit2 geniusesMany people consider Albert Einstein (1879-1955) a genius. This story about him shows that he also had a sense of humour. Einstein often received invitations to expla

16、in his theories at different universities. On these trips, his driver Hans often said to him, Its a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Dr Einstein. One evening, on their way to a university, Einstein said, Im so tired. I wish I could avoidgiving my lecture tonight, Hans, but I dont want to let my

17、audience down. I know what to do, said Hans. I can give the lecture for you. You can trust me. Ive listened to your lecture so many times that Ive learnt it by heart. No one knows you at this university, so they wont find out. So, they changed places. At the university, Hans was guided to the front

18、of the hall. Einstein took a seat, listened to Hans give his lecture without difficulty, and joined in the applause at the end. However, before Hans left, a man shouted, Id like to ask you a question. He then asked a question so difficult that Hans had no idea what he was talking about. Einstein tur

19、ned pale. Oh no! he thought. Now were in trouble. But Hans just laughed and said, Thats such an easy question that even my driver can answer it. Hans, please . Einstein stood up and answered the questionperfectly.They left the university, with Einstein driving. A littlelater,Hans offered todrive. No

20、, laughed Einstein. Its a pleasure to drive a genius like you,Hans.C Vocabulary C1 The words in italics explain the meanings of some words. Find these words to complete the headlines. Change their forms if necessary. 1Farmer: Its atowork in the fields (happy thing) 2Doctors warn people totoo much su

21、nthis summer (keep away from) 3Famous artist:yourself and your own ideas (believe in)4Student learns the wholedictionary(byrememberingeveryword) 5Astronaut returns to Earth(with no trouble at all)6Dance on Saturday night!All students are invited tothe activity (takepart in) C2 Complete the diary bel

22、ow with the words from the box.considersenseuniversitylet . downtonight17th MarchEarlier. my friend offered me a ticket for Dr Yangs lectureat the _ ,so I decided to go. Many people DrYangoneof thecleverest women in the world. She did notme.The lecture was very successful. She also has a greatof hum

23、our and made many people laugh.She received a lot of applause at the end. Understanding the structure of the plot of a short story The plot of a short story usually includes the following parts: Opening: This part gives background information. Rising action: This part describes a problem the charact

24、ers face. Turning point: Here the story takes an unexpected turn. Falling action: This part describes how the problem is solved. Ending: This part brings the story to an end. D Comprehension D1Read the story. Then complete the diagram below. Write the letters inthe correct boxes.a Hans and Einstein

25、left the university happily, with Einstein driving. b Einstein answered the question perfectly. c A man asked a difficult question. d Hans offered to give a lecture for Einstein. e Hans asked Einstein to answer the question. D2 Read the story again and decide whether these sentences are T (True) or

26、F (False). Then find evidence from the story to support your answers. 1Einstein was a popular lecturer.T / F2Hans was tired of driving Einstein.T / F3Hans had a very good memory.T / F4The audience did not enjoy the lecture given by Hans.T / FMore practice A Read this story about Albert Einstein and

27、then answer the questions below. Einstein and the little girlOne afternoon, Einstein was walking home from work. At the same time, a 12-year-old girl was walking home from school. They were soon walking side by side. The girl looked at him curiously from time to time. Pardon me, the girl said, but y

28、ou look just like Albert Einstein. Thats because I am Albert Einstein! Einstein said. I dont believe you, the girl said. Everyone knows that Einstein is a genius. But youre wearing your sweater backwards, so you cant be very clever. Einstein began to laugh. Youre the first person to be so honest wit

29、h me, he said to the girl. Its a pleasure to hear someone tell me the truth about my look. After that day, the girl often went to visit Einsteins house after school. One afternoon, the girls mother went to visit Einstein. She asked him why he spent so much time with her daughter. Our friendship is e

30、asy to explain, Einstein said. Your daughter tells me the truth about my look and brings me cookies. In return, I help her with her Maths homework. 1 Where did Einstein and the little girl meet each other?2 Why did the girl not believe Einstein?3 Why did the girls mother go to visit Einstein?4 What

31、made Einstein and the little girl become friends?Unit3Family life in citiesPaula interviewed two teenagers for a programme on family life. She asked them some questions. Here are their answers. Emily (aged 15) 1 well, there are just three of us: my mum, my dad and me. 2 Have I got many possessions?

32、Yes, Ive got a lot of things: a big TV, a new computer and a mobile phone. 3 No, Im not expected to do the housework. 4 We go out for dinner together sometimes, but my dad is often abroad on business, and my mum works too. We usually just do our own personal things. 5 No, they dont usually set rules

33、 for me and since Im a good daughter they never punish me. 6 Well, I like our new flat. Its much bigger than our last one. But I feel lonely when my parents are away from home. Jerry (aged 14) 1 My mum, dad, grandma and my sister Rosie. Although it sometimes feels crowded in our little flat we dont

34、mind. 2 No, I havent got many possessions. I have no interest in things like fashionable clothes. new fashions soon go out of date, dont they? Thats what my grandma says. 3 Yes, I help with the housework. I wash the dishes and even iron my own shirts. My grandma says young people should learn to loo

35、k after themselves. 4 Yes, we like doing things together. We eat meals together every day, and my family always come to school events. 5 Yes, I suppose they set some rules for me. For example, unless I finish all my homework, I cant watch TV, and I cant go out with my friends either. 6 I love all my

36、 family very much. We have a close relationship, and we always support each other.C Vocabulary C1Find words from the interviews that have similar meanings to thewords in italics below.1The film was not at all what everyone thought itwould be about.2 Are you here for the activity of making, buying or

37、 selling things formoney or pleasure? 3 It is important to clear all your own things from the classroom when the school year ends. 4Many people are not attracted to this subject, but I wantto know more about it.5I think it is true that Jill will not come to work todaybecause she is on a trip.C2 Comp

38、lete the email below with the words from the box.abroadout of datesupposemindrelationshipTo : Bob From: Alisha Dear Bob, Im writing to ask if youd like to be my friend. My name is Alisha. I live in Cairo, the capital of Egypt. Ithat my family isnt very rich. We dont have manypossessions. Our televis

39、ion is , and I dont get muchpocket money. But I dont,as were a very closefamily. I have an excellentwith my mother andfather, so Im happy. My teacher suggested that I should get a friend from to help improve my English. This idea seems to make sense. I hope youll write back soon. Best wishes, Alisha

40、DComprehensionD1What questions did Paula ask Emily and Jerry? Read the interviews andtry to work them out. Use the words in brackets to help you.1(Who, people, in family?) Who are the people in your family?2(Have, get, many possessions?)3(Do, housework?)4(Do, go out, or, do things together, family?)

41、5(Do, parents, set rules for you?)6(What, like, most, family?)D2Paula has made some notes about the differences between Emilys and Jerrysfamily lives. Read the interviews again and complete the notes below.EmilyJerryFamily membersEmily, and .Jerry, , , and .PossessionsShe has got a lot of things, su

42、ch as .He .HouseworkShe is not He .He and even .Family activitiesThey usually .They .RulesHer parents .His parents .Likes most about the familyTheir .All his .More practiceARead the article and then answer the questions below.How to communicate with your parentsMany young people have trouble communi

43、cating with their parents. However, there are some very useful tips to help solve this problem. First, make a list of the things you and your parents disagree about most. With each of these things, try to find an answer acceptable to both you and your parents. It is no good for you to require everyt

44、hing to go your way. You have to be ready to change a little if you want them to change. Second, talk to your parents when it is convenient for them. Remember that your parents may have to work long hours and this can make them tired, so be patient with them. Third, listen to what your parents have

45、to say. How can you expect them to listen to you if you are not ready to listen to them? In addition, your parents were once young like you, so they understand your situation better than you expect. Finally, if you do not let a satisfactory result, try not to get too angry. Talk with your parents an

46、d find out their reasons. Part of growing up is learning to live with these kinds of disagreements, and learning to understand another persons way of looking at things. With a little hard work, you can learn to communicate better with your parents. 1 What must you be ready to do if you want your par

47、ents to change?2 Why might your parents understand your situation better than youexpect? 3 What is part of growing up? Unit4 problems and adviceMany newspaper and magazines have an advice page.People write to ask for help with their problems.The following internet posts were written by four teenager

48、s to an online newspaper. Aunt Lindas advice pageAnna (posted 26-11-18:25)Im worried about my friend Jolin. She wants to be a model and shes thin, but she thinks shes fat. Shes always on a diet. Shes getting too thin, but whenever I talk to her about this, she gets angry. How can I help her?Peter (p

49、osted 28-11-19:00)I went out with a group of friends yesterday. We saw a lady lying in the street. She looked very sick. My friends made jokes about her and laughed. Though I wanted to help her, my friends told me not to. It was awful of them to laugh at her, and I regret not saying anything. I feel

50、 ashamed of myself should I do in this situation?Simon (posted 28-11-21:03)Ive just started wearing braces, but I hate them. I dont see any advantage in wearing them. My friends all laugh at me and say had things about me. I feel embarrassed when I smile or open my mouth. The braces hurt my teeth, a

51、nd its difficult for me to eat. I feel it was a mistake for my mother to make me wear these ugly braces. What do you suggest?Julie (posted 28-11-22:02)I have to share a room with my seven-year-old sister, and shes driving me mad! She has a habit of playing the piano when Im studying, and she always

52、takes my things without telling me. I try to keep the room tidy, but she always makes a mess. I love my sister, but sometimes shes so annoying! What should I do?CVocabularyC1 The words in italics explain the meanings of some words on page 51. Find these words to complete the sentences. Change their

53、forms if necessary. 1Jill likes wearing new clothes. She wants to be awhenshe grows up. (a person with a job to wear and show new clothes) 2Cindy had a fight with her mum, and sheit soon after.(feel sorry about doing something) 3Bobcoffee. He never drinks it. (really do not like)4We talked about the

54、 problem and Timdoing someresearch first. (put forward an idea or a plan)5Peters neighbour is making a lot of noise at night. He is drivingPeters family(very angry)C2Complete the conversation below with the words from the box. Change theirforms if necessary.Awfulmesssuggestfeel ashamed ofon a dietPa

55、ul: Hey Joe, why do people write to Aunt Linda?Joe:Because many people haveproblems.However, sometimes theytalking to friendsor parents, so they write to Aunt Linda. She ways to help them. People are usually happy to get her advice. Paul:Well, I have a problem too. Maybe I should write to Aunt Linda

56、.Joe: Whats your problem? Maybe I can help you. Paul:Its about my elder sister. She wants to lose weight. Now shes . She doesnt eat much all day.She used to be full of energy, but now shes always tired, and her room is a .Im worried about her.DComprehensionD1Read the Internet posts on page 51. Which

57、 person does each sentence describe?Write in the blanks.1She often plays the piano when her elder sister isstudying.2She made Simon wear braces.3She has many photos of thin models.D2 Read the Internet posts again and complete the table below.WhoWhatWhyAnnaWorried about her friend JohnJohn is .PeterA

58、shamed of His friends laughed at . He , but his friends told him not to.SimonEmbarrassed about His friends .JulieAnnoyed with her sisterHer sister is noisy. She takes her things ,And she always .More practice Read Aunt Lindas replies to the Internet posts. Then complete the table below. Dear Anna, Y

59、oure right to be worried about your friend John. She shouldnt stay on a diet if shes already very thin. You should try to get her to see a doctor. You should also tell her that shes not alone-we all worry about our looks sometimes. Dear peter, Ibelieve youve learnt an important lesson-youll regret i

60、t if you dont do the right thingat the right moment. Next time in the same situation, you should male up your own mind. You shouldnt listen to your friends. It was awful of them to laugh at a sick lady. Dear Simon, Lots of people wear braces these days, so youre not alone. If you stop paying attenti

61、on to your friends, theyll stop laughing at you. So dont worry! Iunderstand that it hurts sometimes, but think of the beautiful, straight teeth youll have in a few months time! DearJulie, You should talk to your sister more. Ask her to play the piano only when youre not studying. Let her borrow your things only if she asks you first. Perhaps she just wants more attention from you. Try spending s