Unit 1
Side 3 3a -------- What do students at Greene High School do?
These are the results of a survey of student activities at Greene High School:Most students exercise three or four times a week. Some students exercise once or twice a week. Some students are very active and work out every day. As for homework, most students do homework every day. Some students do homework three or four times a week. No students do homework only once or twice a week. The results on "television viewing" were interesting. Some students watch TV once or twice a week, some students watch TV three or four times a week. But the majority of the students watched TV every day.
Side 3a of 5 ...... But I am very healthy. I exercise every day, usually when I get home from school, and I have a very good diet. I try to eat as many vegetables as possible. I eat fruit and drink milk every day. I never drink coffee. And, of course, I love junk food, which I eat two or three times a week. Oh, and by the way, I sleep nine hours every night. So you see, I love my body. My healthy lifestyle helps me get good grades. Good food plus exercise helps me study better.
Side 5 3b ......I think I'm a little unhealthy. I hardly exercise. I eat vegetables twice a week, but I never eat fruit. And I don't like to drink milk. Pfft! I like junk food and I eat it three to four times a week. I also like to drink coffee. So maybe I'm not very healthy, although I have one healthy habit - I sleep nine hours every night.
Unit 2
Side 11 3a ----- Healthy Lifestyle, The Chinese Way
Traditional Chinese medicine believes we need a balance of yin and yang foods to stay healthy. For example, do you often feel weak and tired? Maybe you have too much yin energy. You should eat yang foods, like beef. Eating Codonopsis and Astragalus herbs are also good for this aspect. But those who are stressed and irritable may have too much yang energy. TCM believes they should eat more yin foods, like tofu. Chinese medicine is now very popular in many western countries. Having a healthy lifestyle is easy and a balanced diet is important.
Side 11 3b ----- Everyone gets tired from time to time. When you are tired, you should not go out at night. You should go to bed early a few nights and you should exercise to stay healthy. You should also eat fruits and other healthy foods. You should not study when you are tired.
Side 12, Part 2
Oh, I hope you like my school in New York. I like your school in Beijing, but I'm not feeling very good right now. I'm tired and have a terrible headache. I'm nervous because my Mandarin hasn't improved. I study late every night, sometimes until 2 o'clock, but I don't think I'm improving. I really need some conversation practice! I think I have a cold too. Oh boy! But the landlord's family is really nice. Yesterday they ......
Unit 3
Side 15, 3a
a --- Lin Hui, what are you going to do on vacation?
b---I'm going to Tibet for a week.
a---That sounds fun! What are you planning on doing there?
b---I'm going to go hiking in the mountains. What about you, Tony? What are you planning to do on your vacation?
a---I'm going to visit my friends in Hong Kong.
b---Oh, really? How long are you planning to stay?
a---Only for four days. I don't like to be away from home for too long.
b --- Well, have a good time! Send me a postcard from Hong Kong!
a - Sure. Let me see your picture when we get back to school.
Side 17 3a ------ Ben Lambert's vacation plans! (ben lambert)
Ben Lambert, the famous French singer, is planning a long vacation this summer! He considered going to Greece or Spain, but decided on Canada. "I always vacation in Europe," he says: "This time I wanted to do something different. I had heard that Canada was beautiful and I knew that many people there spoke French."
Ben plans to visit Canada's Great Lakes. He will leave the first week of June and stay there until September. He plans to take a very relaxing vacation. "I plan to go walking, fishing and cycling. I plan to spend time in the beautiful countryside. I love nature. I hope I can forget all my troubles. In the evening, I'm going to rent some videos and get more sleep ...... a wonderful vacation! I can't wait!"
Unit 4
Side 21 3a ------ Lin Fei's home is about 10 kilometers away from school. He gets up at six o'clock every day, showers and eats a quick breakfast. Then he goes to school at about half past six. First, he rides his bike to the public **** bus station. That takes about 10 minutes. Then the morning bus takes him to school. The bus ride usually takes about 25 minutes.
Side 23 3a ------- How do students around the world get to school?
In North America, most students take the school bus to school. Some students also walk or bike to school. In other parts of the world, things are different. In Japan, most students take the train to school, although others walk or bike. In China, it depends on where you live. In big cities, students often ride bicycles or take public ****cars. In places where there are rivers and lakes, like Hongshan Lake and Kaishan Island, students usually go to school by boat. That must be much more fun than taking a bus**** car!
Side 24, Part 2
a - Can I help you?
b - Yes, please. I need to visit my friend. She is sick and hospitalized. I have a map, but it's in Chinese and I only speak English. How do I get there?
a - Don't worry. Let me see your map. Okay, first go down this street. Then turn left at the second intersection and keep going and you'll find it on your right.
b - How far is it from this scenic spot?
a - About 800 meters.
b - How long will it take?
a - About ten minutes.
b - OK, thanks a lot!
a---You're welcome. If you have a problem, you can ask the police for help.
Unit 5
Side 29, 3a
Hello Henry:
Thank you for the invitation. I'm sorry I won't be able to visit you this week. I'm really busy. Tonight I have to go to my cousin's birthday party. Tomorrow I have to go to the dentist. On Wednesday, I have tennis practice with the varsity team. Thursday, I have to study for my chemistry test. Friday night, I'm going to the movies with some friends. Can you go to the movies with us on Friday?
Please write back quickly.
Sonia
Unit 6
Side 33, 3a
Dear Isabel:(isabel)
Thank you for your last letter. This is a picture of me and my twin sister Liu Ying. As you can see, in some ways we look the same, and in some ways we are different. We both have dark eyes and black hair, although my hair is shorter than hers. Although Liu Ying is more athletic than me, we both like sports. She's more outgoing, while I'm quieter. I think I'm smarter than her. My favorite subjects are physics and chemistry, and her favorite subject is sports. However, we both like to go to parties.
Come see us soon!
Love you
Liu Li
Side 35 3a -------- Some friends have opposite views and hobbies, and some like the same things. What is your opinion? Should friends be different or the same? We asked some people what they thought about this question and this is what they said.
I like friends who are like me. I'm quieter than most of the kids in my class, and my best friend Yuan Li is quiet too. Though there are some differences. I am smarter than Yuan Li. She is more robust than me. ---------------james green
There is no need to be the same. I like having friends who are different from me. My best friend Larry is taller than me and is more outgoing than me. We both like sports, but Larry is stronger than me. He always beats me at tennis. Also, I'm quieter than him. ---- Yellow Lei
I really don't mind. My best friend is Carol. Carol is funny and more outgoing than me. But we both like to do the same things. I don't think differences matter when it comes to friendship. ----------- Mary Smith
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Side 40, Part 9
Last week, we did a survey about different modes of transportation. We asked the students about their favorite mode of transportation. Here are some of the results of the survey. Most of the students ride bicycles to school, and they like riding bicycles. Of course, bicycles are cheaper than cars and buses. Some students like cars because they are safer than bikes. Cars are also faster than bikes and buses. Among some students, buses are not popular because they have too many passengers. Buses are also dirtier and more crowded. However, not many people can afford a small car.
Unit 7
Side 43, 3a
a - How do you make fruit salad?
b - First cut three bananas, three apples and a watermelon. Next put these fruits in a bowl. Then add two teaspoons of honey and a cup of yogurt. Finally mix all together.
Side 45 3a--------- SUPER CHICKEN SANDWICH
First, put butter on a slice of bread. Then chop an onion and a tomato. Add these to the bread. Next, place some lettuce and sliced chicken on the bread. Put some more dressing on the chicken. Finally, place another slice of bread over the top.
Unit 8
Side 49 3a ------ Class IX had a great time on their school trip. They went to the Blue Water Aquarium for the day. First they visited the visitor center and saw a movie about sharks. Then they watched a dolphin show. Then after that they went to the open air pool and saw a big octopus. After lunch, they went to the gift store and bought many presents. At the end of the day, they were very tired but happy and they took the bus back to school. At the end of the day, the science teacher was very happy because the class president cleaned the public **** car after the trip.
Side 51, 3a
Dear Tom:
How was your day off? Did you have a good time camping? I didn't have a very good time. I visited my cousins. It rained all day. In the morning, I stayed inside and watched videos, played computer games and read books. In the afternoon, Uncle Martin put some of his old stuff in the yard for a yard sale! However, no one came to the sale because the weather was so bad. Luckily, we brought umbrellas and raincoats so we didn't get wet.
Hope to see you soon,
Nick
Side 51, 3b
Dear Nick:
Thank you for your letter. I'm sorry you didn't enjoy your day off. My rest day was exciting. I went to England and visited the Tower of London. Once upon a time it was a prison. We saw Big Ben. I bought many souvenirs. It was a very interesting day. See you soon.
Yours,
Tom
Unit 9
Side 55 3a---- you are never too early to start something. For example, Tiger Woods (tiger woods) started playing golf when he was only ten months old. Mozart (mozart) began writing music when he was four years old. Cristiano Ronaldo, the great Brazilian soccer player, played for the national team at age 17.
Side 57 3a ----- famous Chinese pianist, Yundi Li, has always loved music. He was born in Chongqing in 1982. When he was a little boy, he could hum songs and difficult pieces of music. When he was four years old, he began to learn the accordion, and at the age of seven he began to learn the piano. in October 2000, Yundi Li participated in the 14th Chopin International Piano Competition in Poland. He won the first prize in his group. He was also the first Chinese pianist to win the prize in the 70-year history of the competition.
Unit 10
Side 61 3a ------- My Ideal Job
When I grow up, I am going to do what I want to do. I'm going to go to interesting places. Paris sounds like a city I could like. There are many art exhibitions there. I want to be an artist. So what will I do? First, I will get a part-time job, work for a year or two, and save some money. Then I will become a student at an art school in Paris. In the meantime, I will learn French. Next, I will organize art exhibitions because I want to be rich and buy a big house for my parents. I also want to travel the world. One day, I will live in a quiet and beautiful place.
Survey results from Side 63 of 3a ------- New Year's resolutions
We received more than 1,000 letters, faxes and e-mails about readers' New Year's resolutions. Many readers plan to work harder in school this year. Many readers are going to participate in sports activities. Some readers plan to eat more vegetables. Others plan to learn a new language. Some girls intend to do more exercise to stay healthy. Some parents intend to learn the lessons their children are taking in school. They want to communicate better with their children. An old woman is going to quit her job and she wants to find a job as a language teacher in China.
Unit 11
Side 67, 3a
a---I hate doing housework.
b - Oh, I hate some chores too, but I like others.
a---Really? Do you like doing laundry?
b---No, I don't. That's tiresome.
a - I agree. Do you like making your bed?
b - No, not really. But I like washing dishes because it's relaxing. And I like making breakfast because I like to cook.
Side 69 3a
Nancy:
Thanks for looking after my puppy. Can you do this every day? Take him for a walk. Give him water to drink and feed him. Then wash his bowls. Play with him. Don't forget to clean his bed. Have a good day! See you next week.
Thanks a lot, Thomas
Unit 12
Side 73 3a ----- What do young people think of places in town? We did a survey of our readers and this is what we found. All the movie theaters are great. But Film City is the best in our town. It has the biggest screen and the most comfortable seats. But the City Cinema is the cheapest and has the friendliest service. The most popular poncho store is Jensen's Clothing Store. It has the best quality clothes and is the cheapest. The New Style Fashion Shop is the worst. It has very bad service. As for radio stations, most people think that Jazz 107.9 FM is great. It plays the most interesting music.
Side 75 3a---- talent show last week was a great success. There were fifteen acts. Eliza Clark (eliza clark) won the best in show award. She played a beautiful piano piece. Hu yue was the quietest performer. He danced without musical accompaniment. The prize for the funniest performance was won by Steve Tian and his dog, Fido. They sang an amusing chorus.
Side 76 Part 2
Sanya is in Hainan province in southern China. It is still warm in winter. It is about 15 degrees Celsius in the afternoon. Sanya has beautiful beaches. The price of a hotel room is about 320 dollars a night.
Harbin is in the north of China. It is very cold in winter, sometimes reaching -30 degrees Celsius. Travelers need to wear warm clothes. There is an ice and snow festival there in winter. A hotel room costs about 230 yuan a night.
Winter in Beijing is not too cold. It's about -10 degrees Celsius and it doesn't rain or snow often. In the winter, hotels often reduce their prices. About 200 RMB a night is enough.
Side 80 Part 9
Kids! Hello, I'm Guo Qiang from Class 6. As you know, today is World Animal Day and we want you to talk about your views on animals.
I think the camel is the most unusual animal. It hardly drinks any water. That's interesting, don't you think? Rats are the ugliest. I don't like them at all. I like cows because they are the most delicious! I love beef burgers! Ha ha! I'm just kidding.
But, in all seriousness, I think hens are one of the best animals. Why? Because they lay eggs.
What do you think? What's your favorite animal? Why? Tell us on the radio!
Good luck with your studies! (*^__^*)