1、Speaking Learn how to ask for agreement or confirmation. Learn to retell a story. Writing Learn how to improve your work. Hi: What are you doing?Lo: Im trying to lift the Earth. Archimedes and the golden crown One day in ancient Greece, King Hiero asked a crown maker to make him a golden crown. At f
2、irst, he was very happy with it. Its a nice crown, isnt it? he asked his men. Later, however, he began to doubt that it was a real golden crown. Is it made completely of gold? he wondered. He sent it to Archimedes and asked him to find out the truth. This problem seems difficult to solve. What shoul
3、d 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 Archimedes. I know how to solve the kings problem!Archimedes went straight to the palace to see the king. First, he weighed
4、 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 with water. He put the gold into one pot, and some water ran into the bowl. Then he put the crown into the other pot. This time, even more water ran into the bowl. Look at th
5、is, said Archimedes to King Hiero. A crown made completely of gold displaces less water than a crown made of gold and another metal. This crown displaced more water than gold of the same weight, so Im certain that its not completely made of gold. The crown maker tricked me, didnt he? What a bad man
6、he is! shouted King Hiero. He then sent the crown maker to prison. Unit 2 Great minds Getting ready In this unit, you will learn about great about great minds such as Albert Einstein. Reading Read a short story about Einstein and his driver. Listen to a radio programme about some great minds. Learn
7、how to use infinitives after nouns, as subjects and after the verb to be. Learn to leave and take phone messages. Tell a story about a famous person. Write a short story about a famous astronomer. It says here that many geniuses are a little deaf. Pardon?Two geniuses Many people consider Albert Eins
8、tein (1879-1955) a genius. This story about him shows that he also had a sense of humour. Einstein often received invitations to explain 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 t
9、heir way to a university, Einstein said, Im so tired. I wish I could avoid giving my lecture tonight, Hans, but I dont want to let my 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.
10、 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 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 shout
11、ed, d like to ask you a question. He then asked a question so difficult that Hans had no idea what he was talking about. Einstein turned pale. Oh no! he thought. Now were in trouble. But Hans just laughed and said, s such an easy question that even my driver can answer it. Hans, please .Einstein sto
12、od up and answered the question perfectly. They left the university, with Einstein driving. A little later, Hans offered to drive. No, laughed Einstein. s a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Hans.Unit 3 Family life In this unit, you will learn about family life. Read interviews with two teenagers
13、 about their family lives. Listen to two short conversations between family members. Learn how to use linking verbs. Learn to offer, accept and refuse help. Discuss how much housework you do. Write a short article about your family life. I dont think my mother understands me, Lo. Why do you say that
14、, Hi? Because she makes me go to bed when Im wide awake, and then she makes me get up when I feel tired!Family life in cities Paula 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
15、mum, my dad and me.2 Have I got many possessions ? 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
16、 personal things. 5 No, they dont usually set rules 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 i
17、t sometimes feels crowded in our little flat, we dont 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 shi
18、rts. My grandma says young people should learn to look 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
19、 cant go out with my friends either. 6 I love all my family very much. We have a close relationship, and we always support each other. Unit 4 Problems and advice In this unit, you will learn about some teenagers problems. Read four Internet posts about teenagers problems. Listen to a radio programme
20、 about a teenagers problem. Learn sentence elements such as subjects, verbs, objects, complements and adverbials. Learn to ask for and give advice. Discuss some teenagers problems and give advice. Write an email to ask for advice. Your uncle has a problem. Hes too big. Thats a good thing. When he st
21、ands up, two people can sit in his seat!Many newspapers and magazines have an advice page. People write to ask for help with their problems. The following Internet posts were written by four teenagers to an online newspaper. (网页) Aunt Lindas advice page Anna (posted 28-11-18:25) m worried about my f
22、riend 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 (posted 28-11-19:00) I went out with a group of friends yesterday. We saw a lady lying in the str
23、eet. 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 ashamed of myself. What should I do in this situation?Simon (posted 28-11-21:03) ve just star
24、ted wearing braces, but I hate them. I dont see any advantage in wearing them. My friends all laugh at me and say bad things about me. I feel embarrassed when I smile or open my mouth. The braces hurt my teeth, and its difficult for me to eat. I feel it was a mistake for my mother to make me wear th
25、ese 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 takes my things without telling me. I try to keep the room tidy, but she always makes a
26、 mess. I love my sister, but sometimes shes so annoying!What should I do?Unit 5 Action!In this unit, you will learn about television programmes and the entertainment industry. Read an article about a TV quiz show. Listening Listen to a conversation about the floor plan of a TV station. Grammar Learn
27、 how to use adverbial clauses of concession with although and though. Learn to express praise and encouragement.Talk about students TV viewing habits. Write a script for hosting a show. Why are they watching the washing machine? Because their TVs broken. SURPRISES AT THE STUDIO Five minutes to go, s
28、houted the director. Is everyone ready?m glad that Im not one of the contestants! Denise said. m not that brave.Oh, Id love to be a contestant, said Angela. The three contestants were sitting at their desks on the stage and waiting. The hot lights were shining down upon them. Suddenly one of them pa
29、ssed out and fell across her desk. A cameraman helped the woman off the stage. The director hurried down from the control room above. We need another contestant, he shouted. Who among you wants to be on TV?Angela raised her hand. Youre on! the director shouted. He led her onto the stage, and a make-up artist rushed forward. She quickly put make-up on Angelas face and brushed her hair. Ten seconds,Its time for Travel Quiz
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