A: Hello, Xiao Min!
B: I’m reading a report.
A:
B: It’s about the crew (全体机组成员) of China’s Shenzhou 16.
A: Is there anything special?
B:
A: Really?
B: He was chosen because he is an expert in this field.
A: What else?
B: He is also a sports lover. Then what do you think an astronaut should be like?
A:
B: Maybe you’re right.
A.What’s up? |
B.What’s it about? |
C.No, there isn’t. |
D.A strong will and a good body are the most important. |
E.Why was he chosen as an astronaut? |
F.Yes, there is. |
G.What are you up to? |
A: Hello, Amy.
B: Chinese. I love music, too.
A: My favourite subject is art.
B:
A: Every Friday. Do you know origami (折纸工艺)? I learn it in the art class.
B: No.
A: It’s an art of folding (折叠) paper.
B: I see. What can you fold?
A: Flowers. Look, these are my origami flowers.
B: Wow!
A: Hi, Tom.
B: Great! I went to Space Museum this summer vacation. How rapidly China’s space technology develops!
A: It has got a lot of success.
B: I’ve learned a lot about it.
A: I just stayed at home. And I was excited to see Shenzhou XVIII rising into space on TV. Did you watch it on TV?
B:
A: So do I. And Ye Guangfu is an astronaut I admire. I want to be a person like them. What is your dream?
B:
A: Yeah! We have the same dream job. Let’s work harder together.
Karen: Hey, Jasper! How excellent you are! We were all touched by your speech on the graduation ceremony.
Jasper:
Karen:
Jasper: I prepared it for a week. By the way, don’t forget the party tonight.
Karen: I almost forgot it.
Jasper: It’s at 6: 00. How time flies! After the party, maybe it’s time to say goodbye to junior high.
Karen: What are you going to do after graduation?
Jasper:
Karen: I am thinking entering a music school. You know, my dream is to be a singer.
Jasper:
Karen: Of course. And my parents think I can make my own decision.
Jasper: Lucky you. Graduation makes us sad, but the future will be more exciting!
A.Thank you. |
B.When is it? |
C.Have you always been interested in music? |
D.Do your parents agree? |
E.How long did you prepare it? |
F.Wow, that’s a bad decision. Are you excited? |
G.I am going to get into the senior high school. |
Sun Lan: Hi! This is Sun Lan. May I speak to Li Yue?
Li Yue: Hi, Sun Lan!
Sun Lan: Yes, I came back last night.
Li Yue: That’s great. I miss you very much.
Sun Lan: Good idea! I’m available this evening and I can’t wait to see you.
Li Yue: I heard a new restaurant just opened. The name is Home-made BBQ. Let’s meet there for dinner.
Sun Lan: Sounds like fun. But
Li Yue: It’s across from Fu-Mart. You can find it easily.
Sun Lan: Let’s make it six o’clock this evening.
Li Yue: All right, see you later.
(At 6:00 PM in the restaurant)
Waiter:
Li Yue: Yes, I’d like some beef, vegetables and fish.
Waiter: Anything else?
Sun Lan: Oh, a bowl of Korean noodles.
Li Yue:
Sun Lan: Large, please.
Waiter: Wait a minute. Your food will be ready soon.
A: Hi, Jane. Can you tell me one of your unforgettable experiences?
B: Sure. One of my unforgettable experiences was my school trip in Grade 9.
A: Sounds great!
B: We went to Shaanxi History Museum in the morning.
A: Wow.
B: We enjoyed the beautiful cultural relics and we were told the interesting stories behind them.
A: What was the next?
B: Next we went to the Xi’an Muslim Street.
A:
B: Yes, we ate many famous snacks and delicious food there.
A:
B: I think Xi’an is wonderful and attractive.
A: No, I have never been to Xi’an. I plan to advise my teacher to have our school trip there.
B: It’s a good choice. Hope you can make it possible and have a good visit there.
A: Hi, Betty!
B: Besides homework, I read an interesting novel.
A: What kind of novel is it?
B:
A: What is the name of the novel?
B: Journey to the West.
A: Yes. But I haven’t read it yet.
B: It’s so interesting that I couldn’t put it down.
A: Wow!
B: It mainly tells a long journey to the Western Heaven to get the Buddhist scriptures (佛经).
A: Who are the main characters of this novel?
B: Tang Monk, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing. They met many difficulties during their journey, but they succeeded in the end.
A: Sounds great. I can’t wait to read it.
B: Of course. I have already finished it. I’ll bring it to you tomorrow.
A: Thank you so much!
A.Do you like the novel? |
B.Have you heard of it? |
C.What is it mainly about? |
D.Can I borrow it from you? |
E.I hope to read the novel now. |
F.It is a Chinese classical novel. |
G.What did you do last weekend? |
(Li Hua came back from a trip to Xi’an. He bought a gift for the exchange student, Tom.)
Li Hua: Hey, Tom. Guess what? A gift from Xi’an.
Tom: Wow!
Li Hua: It’s a shadow puppet (皮影). It is used in the shadow puppet play.
Tom: Cool! I’ve never heard of it before.
Li Hua: Sure. It is an ancient Chinese art different from common plays.
Tom: What’s the difference?
Li Hua: The performers (表演者) stand behind a white screen with lights behind it.
Tom: Very special.
Li Hua: They move the puppets around and do the voices of the characters.
Tom: It must be interesting. Can I watch it?
Li Hua:
Tom: Where is it on?
Li Hua: At the Grand Theater.
Tom: Great! I can’t wait.
A.What is it? |
B.Yes, you’re so lucky. |
C.Let’s go together then. |
D.Thanks for your advice. |
E.How do the performers act? |
F.Could you introduce it to me? |
G.I want to make one by myself. |
Happy Girls (3) Hi, everyone! Nothing much. I’ll just stay at home. So boring. I will have a surprise party for Peter on Saturday afternoon. Sure, I’d love to. When is the party? Sure. Err…I’d like to get a gift for Peter. Do you have any ideas? A book is OK. So what about A Song of Ice and Fire? Then let’s get the gift first. |
Tom: Hi, Judy! Are you going to China again this summer?
Judy: Yes, Tom. I really love that country.
Tom:
Judy: Three times. Every time I travelled there, I could have different feelings.
Tom: That’s amazing.
Judy: Shanghai. It’s modern and has its own beauty.
Tom:
Judy: Sure! Um…Here, have a look.
Tom:
Judy: Yes, you must.
Tom:
Judy: Oriental Pearl Tower, the Bund and Disneyland are worth visiting.
Tom: Thanks! Have a good time!
A.How many times have you visited there? |
B.What are the tourist attractions there? |
C.Did you take a plane there? |
D.What’s your favourite city in China? |
E.Wow, how wonderful! |
F.I have never been there before. |
G.Where did you go? |