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1、Excuse Me. You're Sitting in My Seat!The train to Beijing! Lin often dreamed about the train, and about going to the capital. Now it was in front of him, to soon. He looked at his brother."Don't forget where you come from, little brother," Jin said. "And watch your bags carefu

2、lly."Lin, unable to speak. This was his first long trip by train at the start of his new life, leaving his village and his home for the last 16 years.He held Jin in his arms. With in his eyes, Jin pushed Lin away. "Go, brother. Write to us as soon as you get there, OK?"Lin jumped onto

3、 the train. There were people and bags everywhere. He pushed past them his seat.A young man was sitting in Lin's seat. He was wearing jeans and a very smart jacket, and was smoking a.What should he do? Six pairs of eyes looked at Lin, while the man looked out of the window."Sir, you're

4、sitting in my seat," Lin said, with a nervous smile. The other people watched with interest.The man didn't turn to look at Lin, but just looked out of the window."Excuse me. I have a ticket with the number of the seat you're sitting in!" Lin said in a stronger voice."I al

5、so have a ticket with that number it is in another car. Besides, I was here first," said the man,without moving his head. he was sitting, he looked very tall and strong.Lin looked at the other passengers for help. "But . " he started to say."But what?" The man turned and loo

6、ked at Lin. "I'm not moving."Finally a man wearing glasses spoke in a loud voice. "This young man has the right ticket for that seat. You should move."Lin felt brave. "See? Please move. I've got a long way to go.""How long?" the young man asked."T

7、o the last stop, Beijing.I'm before you. Then you can have my seat."Where is that?" asked Lin."Hangzhou."Lin thought Hangzhou was far away."It's seven hours away from here," the man with glasses said. "Even if it's only 10 minutes, you should move."

8、;Slowly the young man stood up, dropped his on the floor, and disappeared down the train.My School LifeMy name is Sally Maxwell, and I'm 15. I've been at Park School, London since I was 11. If I pass my exams next year, I'll stay here until I'm 18.Park School is a, about 20 minutes b

9、y bike away from home. Before I came here, I went to primary school, near my home. I started primary school when I was five and stayed there for six years.The schoolday is from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. We spend the first 10 minutes in our classroomwhile our teacher checks which pupils are or. Then eve

10、ryone goes to the main hall. There our head teacher makes a and tells us any news about the school. Lessons begin at 9:05 and last for an hour.We have a break at 11:05 until 11:20, then another lesson, then lunch for an hour. We have two more lessons before school finishes.This year I have 11 subjec

11、ts: maths, , chemistry, , history, geography, music and IT, PHSE, ADT and PE (these stand for Information Technology; Personal Health and Education; Art, Design andtheTechnology and Physical Education)., we don't have exams in every subject. PHSE is about dangers of and smoking, among other thin

12、gs. In ADT we also do things like learning to cook as well as drawing and design. Some people can do Italian and instead of, but no one is learning Chinese . yet!PE physical exercise, basketball, in the gym and swimming we're really lucky to have a swimming pool.I took exams when I was 7, 10, an

13、d 14 years old. Next year I take my exams in eight subjects, and then I can do between three and five subjects for the exams in my final year.We have a large sports ground where we play football, tennis and do both during and after school hours. After-school activities, such as sports clubs and lang

14、uage societies are popular, too. During the school year there are usually visits to museums and galleries, and to camps for activities, such as climbing and cycling in the country. There are parties and and a sports day, and the school play is a really important event. Once a term, there is a parent

15、s' meeting, so our parents and teachers can talk about our progress.What's the best thing about school? English, history, music . and my friends. What's the worst thing? Homework . and exams!Life in the PastMrs Li is over 70 years old, and has lived in Beijing all her life. I asked her a

16、bout life today and in the past.Tell me about your parents, brothers and sisters.My parents, my sister and three brothers lived in a small house beside a restaurant. We weren't very rich, but we were happy. My sister was the child and she left school when she was only 12 to help my mother at hom

17、e.Families have changed a lot since I was young. They were much bigger in those days. Most of my friends had lots of brothers and sisters. Today most people only have one child!Did your parents have jobs?My father went out to work. He was a factory worker, and he often worked 12 hours a day. My mum

18、wanted to work. She was a teacher before she met my father. Looking after us was a full-time job, so she stayed at home. Today it's normal for women to go out to work, but it was less common in the past. My father had the same job the whole of his working life. These days people change their job

19、s much more often.What was life like at home? my mother never boughtWell, I remember the family meals, three times a day. My mother was always cooking for us. We weren't rich but we ate enough. And the food was always freshly cooked ready-made food as people do today, so it was much better for u

20、s. And of course we didn't have television, so we played games together and read a lot. I helped my younger brother with his homework in the evenings.Where did you meet your husband?I first met him 60 years ago. I was carrying some heavy bags on my bike and I fell off! He stopped and picked up m

21、y bags. My parents liked him, and thought he came from a good family so we got married a year later. I was only 19.These days most meet at work, and they just hope their parents will be happy for them if they marry.Has Beijing changed?Yes, there are lots more buildings and so much more traffic! I ca

22、n't believe the number of cars on the streets. But I suppose it's the same everywhere. And I walk less these days and take the bus more.And do you think life is better today?Well, I think so. I'm healthier than I've ever been. We live longer and we eat better. One day I'll be tal

23、king to your own grandchildren!Looking CoolorWhat do you look for when you go shopping for clothes? Do you choose something . comfortable? Do you like to look different? Or do you wear the same clothes as your friends? Do yougo for this year's colours? Is it the the company symbol that catches y

24、our attention? Or maybe filmstars are wearing these clothes? What helps you choose the clothes you like?Everyone spends money on clothes, and everyone has their personal look. The best-known clothing companies sell their "" clothes all over the world. But the numberof these big namecompani

25、es is in fact very small, and the clothes they make are more expensive than the clothes made by less companies. Many people even prefer them to cheaper clothes. Why?Many young people today care about the way they look. They often buy "" clothes because theythink they look. Then the less co

26、mpanies make clothes which look the same. But they don't sell as well because they don't have the.People also think clothes are better made. For example, many people think the right running shoeswill make you run faster or play better. Of course, this is not always true. It's the trainin

27、g not thetrainers that improves your speed or your score. But that's not the point. People believe that it's true . and then buy the shoes. The big companies only want to make a lot of money.Above all, clothes are more popular because of clever. All of the international companies spend milli

28、ons of every year to make us buy their clothes. And they!Most people dress in a way that shows off their. But if some of us buy expensive clothes just to look, what does that say about us? Maybe it's just clever.So next weekend, think about the clothes you put on. What's the on your trainers

29、? Who made yourjeans? And how many of your friends wear the same clothes as you do? And then think that maybe some of us could spend our money better.Read the passage and answer the questions.1. What were the three people doing in Yellowstone Park?2. How much do they know about bears?3. Where do you

30、 think is the best place to keep food safe from bears?4. What was the noise behind the writer?5. Do you think their stay in the park was a success?Watch Out! Bears About!On our first evening, the three of us were tired after walking for about eight hours. We soon fell asleep.In the middle of the nig

31、ht, there was a strange noise outside. But when I looked out of the tent, there was nothing to see.In the morning, I got up to make breakfast. The bag of food was open."Bears," said Joe. "We should hang the food in a tree tonight."Later that day we stopped in a beautiful by a str

32、eam. It was very, and we fell asleep listening to the sound of water.During the night the bears came back. This time they took the food from the tree."How did they do that?" I asked."Not high enough. Bears can climb trees. They can smell food from a distance. We should pick up the rub

33、bish, too."The first rule of camping is to keep a clean camp. You can't leave anything which bears might think is food."OK, let's tidy the up, and move on. Oh, and we should make lots of noise, too. If they know where we are, they may not come any closer," said Joe."If yo

34、u see a bear," said Joe, "you mustn't move or make any. And above all, you mustn't run. No one can run faster in the forest than a bear."We went to sleep . or we tried to.The next day we stopped at midday for something to eat, and while the others were resting, I went for a wa

35、lk in the forest.Suddenly, I saw a baby bear playing with some and stones. He looked so friendly, and I remember thinking, "If I, I can just touch him."There was a loud noise behind me.I stood very. I didn't even turn my head. There was another loud noise, and I couldn't see what w

36、as happening. The baby bear looked up, and ran past me into the.I stayed in the same position for five minutes, maybe more. Then slowly I turned round, and on the about 300 metres away I saw the baby bear and his huge mother.I have never run so fast, back to my friends.For the next 10 days, every ti

37、me there was a noise, my went cold.Picture 1Picture 2Picture 3Read the passage. Which paragraphs describe what you can see in the pictures?Six Rules for a Safe and Healthy LifeThanks to in both health care and personal safety, most people are living healthier, longer lives.Someone who is born today

38、can expect to live 25 years longer than someone who was born in the 19th century. It's even thought that in the future more and more people will celebrate their hundredth birthday. Here are six rules for a healthy life.1. Be careful! It's dangerous out there!We all know that we shouldn't

39、 run across the road in front of the traffic, or cycle too close to cars. But we're not sure about how to stay safe in the countryside. When you're out walking, you should always go with someone, and tell your parents where you're planning to go. Remember! Climbing may also mean falling

40、what goes up must come down. Safety rules and advice are there to help you, not to make life less fun.2. Don't be a potato!Sure, it's comfortable to sit on the couch and watch. But experts say you should walk at least10,000 steps every day to keep. In the past, people's jobs required mor

41、ephysical effort. Whenfarmers were working in the fields, they were keeping fit at the same time. Think about it: do you get the same of exercise today as they did in the past?3. Watch your diet!It's important to eat plenty of the right things, above all, fruit, vegetables, and to see fast food

42、or sweets as something very special maybe just now and then. The wrong diet means you'll put on, one of the fastest ways to an unhealthy life.4. Rest up while you can!When we were babies, we slept for much of the day if our parents were lucky! Teenagers don'tneed as much sleep but it's i

43、mportant to get about eight hours' sleep. At weekends, you've got more time, so use it not just for your friends, but for rest, too.5. Don't worry. Be happy!Many doctors believe that happiness is important for our general health. If you're worried about something, talk to your parent

44、s or your teacher.6. Say no . to smoking and drugs!Yes, you knew I was going to say this! But it's so important. More teenagers damage their health through smoking and taking drugs than any other dangers. Think about the on your family and friends, and think about its effect on you and your heal

45、th.Happy living!Do as the Romans DoThere's a, "When in Rome, do as the do." And when you eat Western food, do as the Westerners do. Here are some things you may wish to know about eating together in the West.In the West, lunch is eaten later, always after midday, sometimes at one o'

46、;clock. Dinner is served around 7 p.m. or even later. In Spain it's usual to eat lunch at 2 p.m. and dinner at 10 p.m.!At the start of a meal the Chinese usually say "manman chi". The French say "Bon appetit", and the Italians say "Buon appetito". But there's no

47、 similar expression in English! "Enjoy your meal" is usually only said by a waiter. For "ganbei", you can say ""!Chopsticks are only used when people eat Chinese food. Knives and are used for most food. The fork is held in your left hand and the in your right, and the f

48、ood is held with the fork and cut with the knife. Americans often cut all their food first, and then put the fork in their right hand to eat it. Soup is drunk with a. However, there is some food which can be eaten with your fingers, such as chicken legs, seafood, and cake.At the start of a meal, if

49、you're the guest, you'll be invited to yourself ("Help yourself!"), or your will be f川ed by your host ("Can I serve you?"). If you've been given something you don't like, it should be pushed to the edge of the plate and left. You don't have to say why, but if

50、you feel an is required, just say, "I'm sorry. I can't eat this." No one will be. If you're offered more food, but can't eat any more, just say, "No, thanks. It was delicious, but I've had enough."Generally, fewer dishes are prepared than in China. It isn'

51、t thought to be so important to offer too much food.Finally, it's sometimes difficult to know when the meal is. Ifyou've been invited to dinner byWestern friends, you'll know that you're expected to stay and talk around the dinner table long after the last dish has been brought to th

52、e table, and it's thought quite rude if you leave as soon as you finish eating.The golden rule is: Watch the other people. Do as they do.The City that Never SleepsNew York, New York, it's a wonderful town!The Bronx is up and the Battery's down!(On the Town, by Leonard Bernstein )New York

53、 is probably the entertainment capital of the world, and a great place to see the big names and top stars in films, television, theatre and music. Sports fans have plenty of chances to watch some great sport, and the New York is world-famous.Madison Square Garden is the place to watch the New York K

54、nicks BasketballTeam and theGolden Gloves boxing competition. To watch baseball, go to the Yankee Stadium, home of the New York Yankees or Shea Stadium for the Mets.At New York's finest arts cinema, the Film Forum, you can see the latest foreign and American movies. But New York itself is the su

55、bject of many movies by directors who come from New York, such as Woody Allen and Martin Scorsese.The great names of jazz have played in the jazz clubs of Greenwich Village, and fans can listen to the stars of today and tomorrow at the world-famous Blue Note.The Metropolitan Opera House is the place

56、 to go for opera lovers, but you have to book tickets a long time before you want to go. One of the most importantthings to see at Christmas is theNutcracker by the New York City Ballet at Lincoln Centre. Carnegie Hall is well-known for its concerts of all types of music, classical and modern.Broadw

57、ay is not just a street but an area of New York. There you can see some of the biggest and the best plays and, such as Evita , Cats and The Phantom of the Opera . If you ever come to New York in summer, remember to spend a day in Central Park watching a play by Shakespeare, with famous actors from B

58、roadway and Hollywood.For lovers of painting, the best plan is to go to the Museum of Modern Art or the Guggenheim Museum.Restaurants can be found everywhere, and are open at all times of the day or night. There have always been a huge number of Italian, Chinese and restaurants, but now you can eat

59、food from Thailand, Vietnam, India, Burma or the Philippines. Try the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Station for the best seafood in Manhattan.New York's nightlife includes discos, like the Limelight, and night clubs. In fact, it's easy to see why they call it "the city that never sleeps&q

60、uot;.Work in pairs. Answer the questions.1. How many people in the world speak English?2. When did English become an international language?3. Why did English become so popular?4. When will Chinese become an international language?5. Who owns English?Now read the passage and check.Who Owns English?o

61、therEnglish is spoken by about 400 million people in Australia, Britain, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and the USA. In Ghana, India, Nigeria and Singapore, English is used for government, education and trade, although there are many other languages for use.In China and mostcountries, it's the most impor