Unit 1 Period 3 Reading 同步课件（牛津上海版八年级上册 Unit 1 Penfriends）

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U1 Penfriends
Reading
Cartoon talk
Meet our new friends.
My name is Hi.
My name is Lo. I’m a robot.
Lo is my best friend.
I like Hi very much.
I’ve got a letter from my penfriend. Have you got a penfriend, Lo
Yes, I have.
Answer the following questions.
What is the boy’s name
What is the robot’s name
What’s the relationship between them
What is in Hi’s hand
Who do you think is the letter from
What does Lo mean by ‘penfriend’
Hi.
Lo.
They are friends.
A letter.
It’s from a penfriend.
He has a friend. It is a pen.
What do you know about …
A Penfriends often write about their favourite sports. Do you know the name of these sports Write them below the photos.
a
b
c
d
e
f
badminton basketball baseball football tennis rugby
football
rugby
baseball
badminton
tennis
basketball
B Penfriends also write about their hobbies. Do you know the name of these activities
playing the piano
doing puzzles
making a model
playing the violin
listening to music
playing computer games
a
b
c
d
e
f
C What is your favourite sport or hobby
D Imagine that you are going to write to a new penfriend for the first time. Work in pairs
and make a list of things which you could tell your new friend.
E Here are some statements about Chinese in
the UK. Are they true (T) or false (F)
There are Chinese restaurants in almost every town in Britain.
There are over 30,000 Chinese students in British schools.
The two cities – Manchester and London – have large Chinese populations in the UK.
1
2
3
T
T
T
Before you read
A Look at the letter on page 3. How can you tell it is a letter and not a story or a poem Tick ( ) the things that tell you.
It has: a title
an address in the top-right corner a date under the address
a greeting (Dear ...)
a signature (Jon) at the end




B Read these six parts of the letter on page 3
of Student’s Book and complete the paragraph below. Do not read the whole letter yet.
the address
the date
the greeting
the first sentence
the last sentence
the signature
The letter is from a boy called (1)__________ to a girl called (2)__________. The boy lives in a country called (3)__________. He wrote to the girl on (4)__________. He wants to be the girl’s (5)__________ and he wants her to (6)__________ to him soon.
Jon
May
the UK
30 August
penfriend
write
C In many countries, a postcode is part of a
person’s address. It is usually a group of letters and numbers. A postcode makes it easier for the post office to deliver letters. What is Jon’s postcode
The postcode is the group of letters and numbers in a British address which is used so the letters can be sorted by machine. In America it is called the Zip code.
2 Middle Street
Walker
Newcastle
NE6 4BY
England
UK
When you read a new English word, you can use the other words around it to help you work out its meaning. For example, look at these sentences.
I played squash last night with David. It was a
great game. I was tired afterwards but I
enjoyed it very much.
Even if we do not know what the word squash means, we can use other words around it like played, game, and tired to help us guess that it is a kind of sport.
Reading strategy
Try to work our the meanings of the words
in italics below.
1 He is very idle. He never tidies his bedroom.
Which word or words probably help you work out the meaning ‘idle’
a lazy
b friendly
c angry
2 Jason bought some new trainers for 500. They
look very good but they are too big for his feet.
Which word or words probably help you work out the meaning ‘trainers’
a basketballs
b shorts
c shoes
3 After a whole day of hard work, I am really all in.
Which word or words probably help you work out the meaning ‘all in’
a thirsty
b hungry
c tired
4 A 35-year-old woman was caught yesterday in a
clothes shop for shoplifting. The police found that
she was hiding five blouses and three coats in a bag.
Which word or words probably help you work out the meaning ‘shoplisfing’
a hitting someone
b damaging a shop
c stealing from a shop
While you read
A1 Read the whole letter on page 3 for the first time. Find the following words or expressions in the passage. Work out their meanings by yourself.
own
during
(be) keen on
ambition
maybe
enclose
A2 Here are some sentences from Jon’s letter on
page 3. Choose the best meanings for the words in italics below.
My dad owns a Chinese restaurant nearby ...
a sells b has
He comes back home during the holidays.
a when there is a holiday
b when the holiday ends
I am keen on sports.
a really like b really hate
My ambition is to be an architect, ...
a strong wish to do something
b job I am doing now
..., or maybe an engineer.
a certainly b possibly
I enclosed a photo of myself and some of my school friends.
a finished this letter with
b put ... inside the letter
A3 Use the words in the box to complete the
following sentences.
best physics table tennis metre college
— How tall is your little cousin
— I think she is about one _________ tall.
— Would you like to play _________ with me
— Yes, I’d love to.
1
2
metre
table tennis
best physics table tennis metre college
—Who is that lady
—She was my mother’s classmate at _________.
—What does your father do
—He is a _________ teacher at a junior high school.
—What is his _________ subject at school
—He does well in English.
3
4
college
physics
5
best
2 Middle Street
Walker
Newcastle
NE6 4BY
England
UK
30 August
B Read the letter again.
A letter from
a penfriend
Dear May
I saw your name in Penfriends magazine, and I would like to be your penfriend. First, I will tell you something about myself. My name is Jonathan Chen. You can call me Jon. I am twelve years old, and I am about one and a half metres tall. I have very short black hair. My hobby is playing chess.
I live with my parents in the UK. They are from Shanghai. We live in a small house. My dad owns a Chinese restaurant nearby and my mum works in a college. I have a brother. His name is Willie. He is at university in London. He is studying to be an accountant. He comes back home during the holidays. How many people are there in your family What do they do
I am in Year 7 at Walker School. It is near my house, and I can walk to school. I like my school because the teachers are very friendly. I am keen on sports. I enjoy skiing and playing table tennis. My best subject is Physics. My ambition is to be an architect, or maybe an engineer.
I enclosed a photo of myself and some of my school friends. I am in the middle. I also enclosed a photo of our school. It is beautiful, isn’t it I hope you will write to me soon and tell me all about yourself.
Yours sincerely
Jon
Passage
C In Jon’s letter, he write some things about
himself. In the list below, tick ( ) the boxes of the things that he writes about.
his name
his age
his height
his weight
his hobby
the name of his dad’s restaurant
the name of his brother
the name of his school
his worst school subject
his dream job







D1 Read these statements about Jon’s letter and
write T (True) or F (False). If the letter does not tell you anything about them, write DK (Don’t know).
Jon knows May’s address. ________
He is about 1.5 metres tall. ________
He has long brown hair. ________
He often feels unhappy. ________
His parents moved to the UK twelve years ago. ________
There are four people in his family. ________
Willie wants to be a writer. ________
Jon usually goes to school by school bus. ________
Jon does not like sports. ________
Jon has put one photo in his letter to May. ________
T
T
F
DK
DK
T
F
F
F
F
He has long brown hair.
Willie wants to be a writer.
Jon usually goes to school by school bus.
Jon does not like sports.
Jon has put one photo in his letter to May.
an accountant
D2 Correct the false statements in Exercise D1.
on foot
very short black
likes/is keen on
two photos
Using
When you’re going to a new school or going to a party, how do you make friends Here are some advice for you.
Listen and ask questions.
By being a good listener, you can let others know that you value (重视) what they say and who they are.
You can let others know you’re paying attention by looking at their eyes from time to time while they’re speaking, then asking a question or two about what they’re saying.
Give praise.
If you notice something you like about someone, give a compliment. Sharing it with him or her is a great way to start a conversation.
When giving a compliment, be honest and true. Even if you compliment someone on something very small-like the color of the person’s shoes, he or she will be very glad to hear it.
Keep yourself from the mobile phone.
Put away your phone and take a look around. Who seems funny or interesting Which people in the room have you never talked to Remember these people and spend a little time getting to know them face to face.
Join a club or team.
Having an interest in common with another person gives both of you something to talk about. You can join clubs, teams or other groups.
1．When you are listening to other people, you should ________.
A．just listen to the things you like B．look at their eyes from time to time
C．ask no questions D．know whether their ideas are valued
2．The underlined phrase “give a compliment” in. the passage means ________.
A．to tell jokes B．to say something bad
C．to say something nice D．to laugh loudly
3．According to the passage, which people should you remember
A．The people who don’t care about your ideas. B．The people who you have never talked to.
C．The people who are not interested in you. D．The people who are always serious.
4．If you like swimming, ________ can become your friend easily according to the passage.
A．a music teacher B．a good dancer C．a swimming coach D．a famous doctor
5．Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A．How to Make Friends B．Where to Meet People
C．When to Join a Group D．How to Join a Club
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【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．A
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了当你要去一所新学校或参加一个聚会时，交朋友的一些建议。
1．细节理解题。根据“You can let others know you’re paying attention by looking at their eyes from time to time while they’re speaking, then asking a question or two about what they’re saying.”可知，你可以在别人说话时不时地看着他们的眼睛，然后就他们说的话问一两个问题，让他们知道你在专心。故选B。
2．词义猜测题。根据“If you notice something you like about someone”和“Sharing it with him or her is a great way to start a conversation.”可知，如果你注意到某人有你喜欢的地方，与他或她分享是开始对话的好方法。可以推测“give a compliment”的意思是说一些好的事情，故选C
3．细节理解题。根据“Which people in the room have you never talked to Remember these people and spend a little time getting to know them face to face.”可知，房间里的哪些人你从未和他们交谈过？记住这些人，花点时间面对面地了解他们。故选B。
4．细节理解题。根据“Having an interest in common with another person gives both of you something to talk about.”可知，与另一个人有共同的兴趣会让你们双方都有话要说。故选C。
5．最佳标题题。根据“When you’re going to a new school or going to a party, how do you make friends Here are some advice for you.”可知，全文主要介绍了当你要去一所新学校或参加一个聚会时，交朋友的一些建议，故选A。
Using
Many children feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that their friends can understand better than the others. In large families, it is quite often for brothers and sisters to fight with each other and then they can go to their friends for some ideas.
It is very important for children to have one or more good friends. Even when they are not with their friends, they usually spend a lot of time talking on the phone with them. This communication is very important to children’s growth(成长) , because friends can discuss something, but it is difficult to discuss it with family members. However, most parents like to choose friends for their children. Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends. The question of “choose” is an interesting one. Have you ever thought of the following questions
Who chooses your friends What do your parents think of your friends
Your answers are welcome. Please email us at friends@.
6．Many children think ________ can understand them better
A．parents B．friends C．sisters D．teachers
7．From the passage, we know that ________ is very important to children’s growth(成长).
A．playing with friends B．fighting with brothers
C．communication with friends D．discussing with parents
8．When children have something difficult to discuss it with family members, they usually ________.
A．fight with parents B．discuss it with their friends
C．go to their brothers and sisters for help D．leave home
9．The sentence “Your answers are welcome.” means ________.
A．You are welcome to discuss the questions with us B．We think your answers are wrong
C．You can give us the right answers D．We don’t believe your answers
10．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．Parents don’t love their children at all
B．Brothers and sisters never fight with each other
C．Parents should understand their children better
D．Children would like their parents to choose friends for them
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【答案】6．B 7．C 8．B 9．A 10．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了许多孩子都认为朋友是他们生活中最重要的人，他们不相信家人会像朋友那样理解他们，以及有的家长对孩子交朋友方面存在的问题。
6．细节理解题。根据“They believe that their friends can understand better than the others”可知，他们相信他们的朋友能更好地理解他们。故选B。
7．细节理解题。根据“This communication is very important to children’s growth”可知，这种沟通交流对于孩子的成长是非常重要的。选项C“与朋友交流”符合题意。故选C。
8．细节理解题。根据“friends can discuss something, but it is difficult to discuss it with family members.” 可知，朋友可以讨论一些问题，但很难与家人一起讨论。所以当他们有一些很难与家人讨论的问题时。故选B。
9．词句猜测题。根据“Who chooses your friends What do your parents think of your friends ” 和“Please email us at friends@.”可知，谁选择你的朋友？你的父母怎么看待你的朋友？作者提出问题，并提供了邮箱地址，欢迎读者参与讨论。故选A。
10．细节理解题。根据第二段“It is very important for children…Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends.”可知，沟通交流对于孩子的成长是非常重要的，可是有些问题孩子们很难与家人一起讨论，甚至有的家长还阻止孩子们去见他们的朋友，所以选项C“家长们应该更好地理解孩子们”符合题意。故选C。
Using
Jogging（慢跑）is good for us and helps us live longer and healthier lives. It’s easy to do and it’s free. You do not have to spend money jogging. You can do it in a park or even in your home. But many people find it boring after jogging for a while. Then how can we keep jogging fun Here are some ideas to make your jogging more interesting.
First, you should choose to wear your favourite sports clothes and shoes when you jog. They make you more comfortable and more likely to run.
Always jog outdoors. By changing your route and choose different streets every day, you will always have something interesting to enjoy while you jog.
Take along your MP3 player and listen to your favourite songs when you jog. The music can make you excited and run further without feeling bored.
It’s always more enjoyable with a friend. Make friends while jogging. Join a running club, find a new running partner, or invite an old friend to go jogging. It’s better to find a friend who runs a little faster than you. Then you can try to catch up with him or her.
11．Which is NOT the advantage of jogging according to the passage
A．It makes us healthier.
B．It is fun and interesting.
C．It doesn’t need much money.
D．Most of us can do it because it is easy.
12．How many ideas does the writer tell us to help make jogging fun
A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six.
13．What does the underlined word “route” mean in Chinese
A．规律 B．习惯 C．场地 D．路线
14．How can the music help jogging
A．It can make us excited and run further.
B．It can make us run faster.
C．It can be helpful to our body.
D．It can make us only think about jogging.
15．The best tittle（题目）of the passage may be ______.
A．Help Your Friends Jog B．How to Jog with Others
C．Ways to Make Jogging Fun D．The Advantages of Jogging
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【答案】11．B 12．B 13．D 14．A 15．C
【导语】本文介绍了慢跑对我们有好处，以及使慢跑有趣的方法。
11．细节理解题。根据“Jogging（慢跑）is good for us and helps us live longer and healthier lives. It’s easy to do and it’s free.可知慢跑让我们更健康，而且很容易做到，并且是免费的，B选项不是。故选B。
12．细节理解题。根据“First, you should choose to wear your favourite sports clothes and shoes when you jog.”、“Always jog outdoors.”和“Take along your MP3 player and listen to your favourite songs when you jog.”以及“It’s always more enjoyable with a friend”可知共有4个建议让慢跑变得有趣。故选B。
13．词句猜测题。根据“Always jog outdoors.”和“choose different streets every day, you will always have something interesting to enjoy while you jog.”可知要选择不同的街道，你在慢跑时总会有一些有趣的事情可以享受。所以此处的route指的是“路线”。故选D。
14．细节理解题。根据“The music can make you excited and run further without feeling bored.”可知音乐可以让你兴奋，跑得更远而不感到无聊。故选A。
15．最佳标题题。根据“Then how can we keep jogging fun Here are some ideas to make your jogging more interesting.”和通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了使慢跑有趣的方法。故选C。
Using
What to eat
What food should you eat in our daily life It is very important. Keeping good eating habits can help you reduce disease. A healthy diet（饮食）means choosing（选择）right foods to eat and cook them in a healthy way. So, how to choose the right food is also very important Also, you should have good breakfast and healthy lunch. Eat less for supper.
Change toothbrush（牙刷）
Toothbrush is good for your health. I believe you use toothbrushes every day. Do you often change your toothbrush You may think it is not necessary. A study shows old toothbrushes bring illness. You should often change your toothbrush. You’d better change your toothbrush once a month.
Exercise
Swimming, running, skating, skiing, dancing, walking and some other activities can help you keep healthy. There are many ways to exercise. You can choose them. You should exercise at least three times a week and for twenty minutes or more each time. Do it from now on.
16．What is the meaning of the underlined word “reduce”
A．减少 B．治疗 C．增加 D．研究
17．What’s a healthy diet
A．Eating as much food as you can.
B．Eating as many good foods as you can.
C．Choosing right foods and cook them in a healthy way.
D．Cooking food as long as you can.
18．The writer suggests changing the toothbrush _________.
A．every two months B．twice a month C．every three months D．once a month
19．How long should you do exercise each time
A．At least ten minutes. B．At least twenty minutes.
C．At least half an hour. D．At least an hour.
20．What’s the passage mainly about
A．Healthy life habits. B．Trying to do more exercise.
C．Having a healthy eating habit D．Eating three meals a day.
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【答案】16．A 17．C 18．D 19．B 20．A
【导语】本文主要谈论了健康的生活习惯。
16．词义猜测题。根据“It is very important. Keeping good eating habits can help you reduce disease. ”可知，此处是介绍保持良好的饮食习惯的好处，所以推断应是可以帮助你减少疾病，所以 reduce意为“减少”。故选A。
17．细节理解题。根据“A healthy diet（饮食）means choosing（选择）right foods to eat and cook them in a healthy way.”可知，健康的饮食就是挑选合适的食物来吃并用健康的方式烹饪它们。故选C。
18．细节理解题。根据“ You should often change your toothbrush. ” 可知，作者建议每个月换一次牙刷。故选D。
19．细节理解题。根据第三段的“You should exercise at least three times a week and for twenty minutes or more each time.” 可知，每次锻炼至少要20分钟。故选B。
20．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要谈论的是健康的生活习惯。故选A。