New Target Eighth Grade English Unit 1 Knowledge Points

People's Education Press New Target English 8th Grade Text Translation Unit 1 SECTION A 3 What do Green Middle School students do? Most students exercise three or four times a week. Some students exercise once or twice a week. Some students are very active and exercise every day. As for homework, most students do homework every day. Some students do homework three or four times a week. No student does homework once or twice a week. The results regarding "watching TV" are interesting. Some students watch television once or twice a week, and some watch television three or four times a week. But most students watch TV every day. SECTION B 3a ?But I am very healthy. I exercise every day, usually when I get home from school, and my eating habits are very good. I try to eat as many vegetables as possible. I eat fruit every day and drink milk every day. I never drink coffee. Of course, I also like junk food and I eat it two or three times a week. Oh, and I get nine hours of sleep every night. So you see, I love my body. My healthy lifestyle helps me achieve good results. Good food plus exercise help me study better. SELF CHECK 1 Mom wants me to get up at six o'clock to play table tennis with her. Grandpa is very healthy because he exercises every day. Plenty of vegetables help you stay healthy. You must eat as little meat as possible. Do you have a healthy lifestyle? Unit 2 SECTION A 3a What happened? I feel uncomfortable. I have a cold. When did it start? About two days ago. Oh, that's too bad. You should take a break. Yes, I thought so too. I hope you get better soon. SECTION B 3a Healthy Lifestyle, the Chinese Way Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that we need a balance of yin and yang foods to stay healthy. For example, do you often have no energy and feel tired? This may be because you eat too many negative foods, and you should eat foods with higher positive levels, like beef. Eating dangshen and astragalus is also beneficial in this regard. But those who are too nervous and irritable may eat too many positive foods, and Chinese medicine believes they should eat more negative foods, like tofu. Traditional Chinese medicine is now very popular in many Western countries. Having a healthy lifestyle is easy, but eating a balanced diet is important. 3b Everyone gets tired from time to time. You should not go out at night when you are tired. You should go to bed early some 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. SELF CHECK 1 I think eight hours of sleep a night is important. The doctor can prescribe medication for you. take it easy. That's not healthy. I have a toothache. I need to see a dentist. Eat a balanced diet to stay healthy. 2 Oh, I hope you like my school in New York. I like your school in Beijing, but I don't feel very good now. I was tired and had a bad headache. Because my Mandarin has not improved, I am very nervous. I study late every night, sometimes until 2 o'clock midnight, but I don't think I have improved. I definitely need some conversation practice! I think I have a cold too. Oh my gosh! But the host family is really nice. They yesterday? Dear Sally: I'm sorry to hear that you're not feeling well. I think you should? Unit 3 SECTION A 3a Lin Hui, what are you going to do during the holidays? I am going to Tibet for a week. That sounds like fun! What are you going to do there? I'm going to go hiking in the mountains. What about you, Tony? do what? I'm going to visit my friends in Hong Kong. Oh, really? How long do you plan to stay? Only four days. I don't like being away from home for too long. Well, have a nice day! Send me a postcard from Hong Kong! certainly. Let me see your picture when we get back to school. SECTION B 3a Ben Lambert's vacation plans! Ben Lambert, the famous French singer, plans to take a long vacation this summer! He considered going to Greece or Spain, but decided on Canada. "I always vacation in Europe," he said. "This time I wanted to do something different. I heard Canada is beautiful and I know a lot of people there speak French." I planned to go to the Great Lakes in Canada. He will leave the first week of June and stay there until September. He planned a very relaxing vacation. "I'm going to go walking, fishing and cycling trips. I'm going to spend my vacation in the beautiful countryside. I like nature. I hope I can forget all my worries. In the evening, I'm going to rent some videos and sleep a little longer? A wonderful vacation! I can't wait!" 3b The famous movie star Julia Morgan is going on vacation. She plans to go to Spain. I had just finished shooting my last film and she said, "I'm tired and I really want to relax." I asked her about her vacation plans. Oh, I'm going to go for a walk and go fishing. I also plan to play some ball games and go shopping. I want to have an exciting vacation! SELF CHECK 1 I heard that Thailand is a good place for sightseeing. She plans to travel to Hong Kong on Tuesday. I hope the climate in the mountains will be good. I want to ask you about some places to visit in China. I'm planning a vacation to Italy this weekend.

2 Where are you going? What are you going to do there? What should tourists bring? Where are you starting from? When will you leave? What do you want to eat? Unit 4 SECTION A 3a How did he arrive at school? How long did that take? How far is it from his home to school? About 10 kilometers. Lin Fei's home is about 10 kilometers away from the school. He gets up at six o'clock every day, takes a shower and eats a hasty breakfast. Then he goes to school at about half past six. First, he rode a bicycle to the bus station. That took about 10 minutes. The morning bus took him to school. The bus ride usually takes about 25 minutes. SECTION B 3a How do students from around the world get to school? In North America, most students ride the school bus to school. Some students also walk or bike to school. In other parts of the world, the situation is different. In Japan, most students go to school by train, although others walk or bike, in China it depends on where you live. In big cities, students often ride bicycles or take buses. In places with 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! SELF CHECK 1 How do you get to school in the morning? What do you think of the traffic in your town? When it rains, I take a taxi. How far is the bus station from where you live? I like to ride my bike on the weekends. Unit 5 SECTION A 3a Birthday party! Birthday Host: Lisa Time: Friday, June 30, 4:30 Location: 15th Street, Lisa’s House Come and play! Hi Simon, can you come to my birthday party? when? Friday, June 30th, four-thirty. marvelous! I'd love to go. SECTION B 3a Hello Henry: Thanks for the invitation. I'm sorry I can't visit you this week. I'm really busy. I'm going to my cousin's birthday party tonight. I have to go to the dentist tomorrow. On Wednesday, I have tennis training with the school team. On Thursday, I had to study hard for my chemistry test. On Friday night, I will go to the movies with some friends. Can you go to the movies with us on Friday? Please reply quickly. Sonia 3b Hi Henry: Thanks for the invitation. Sorry, I can't go next week. On Monday, I have to go to the doctor. On Tuesday, I plan to go fishing with my friends. On Wednesday, I have to help my dad. On Thursday, I will study for the Chinese exam. On Friday, I will go on vacation with my uncle. Please call me after the vacation. Tony SELF CHECK 1 My American friends are coming to visit me next holiday. Are you going to play football this weekend? I can't join you because I have to help my mom on non-days. Please keep quiet! I'm studying hard. Do you want to come to my birthday party? Unit 6 SECTION A 3a Dear Isabel: Thank you for your last letter. This is a picture of me and my twin sister Gao Ying. As you can see, in some ways we look alike, and in others, we are different. We both have dark eyes and dark hair, although mine is shorter than hers. Although Liu Ying is stronger than me, we both like sports. She is more outgoing and I am quieter. I think I'm smarter than her. My favorite subjects are physics and chemistry, and her favorite subject is physical education. However, we both love going to parties. Please come and see us! Love you Liu Li Liu Li has more than one sister. Liu Li and Liu Ying have some similarities. Liu Ying is not as good at sports as her sister. Liu Ying talks more than Liu Li. Liu Ying's favorite subject is physics. Both girls attended many parties. 3b Lin Ping is my friend. She's a little more outgoing than I am. My friends are like me. We were all quiet. Do you look alike? No, I'm a little taller than her. SECTION B 3a Some friends have opposing views and interests, while others like the same things. What do you think? Should friends be different or the same? We asked some people what they thought and here's what they said. I love having friends who are just like me. I am quieter than most kids in the class, and my best friend Yuan Li is also quiet. Although there are some differences. I am smarter than Yuan Li. She is stronger than me. James Green It doesn’t have to be the same. I like having friends who are different from me. My best friend Larry is taller than me and more outgoing. We both like sports, but Larry is stronger than me. He always beats me in tennis. Also, I'm quieter than him. Huang Lei I really don’t mind. My best friend is Carol. Carol is fun and more than outgoing. But we both like to do the same thing. I don’t think differences matter when it comes to friendships. MARY SMITH SELF CHECK 1 My friend likes sports. She is very strong. Paul was never quiet! He kept talking. Lu Xiang is really smart. She is good at math, physics and chemistry. Mary is an interesting girl. She always makes me laugh. Jane is not very outgoing. She likes to stay at home and read.

Review Units 1-6 9 Last week, we conducted a survey on different modes of transportation. We asked students about their favorite mode of transportation. Here are some of the findings. Most students ride bicycles to school and they enjoy cycling. Of course, bicycles are cheaper than cars and buses. Some students prefer cars because they are safer than bicycles. Cars are also faster than bicycles and buses. For some students, buses are not popular because they have too many passengers. The buses are also dirty and crowded. However, not many people can afford a car. Unit 7 SECTION A 3a How do you make fruit salad? Start by cutting three bananas, three apples and a watermelon. Next place these fruits in a bowl. Then add two teaspoons of honey and one cup of yogurt. Finally mix everything together. SECTION B 3a Super Chicken Sandwich First, put butter on a piece of bread. Then chop an onion and a tomato. Add these to the bread. Next, place some lettuce and chicken slices on the buns. Add some more seasoning to the chicken. Finally, cover the top with another slice of bread. 3b Start by spreading butter on two slices of bread. Then chop a tomato. Place tomatoes on bread. Next, add two slices of turkey. Finish with 2 teaspoons of the relish on top of the turkey. SELF CHECK 11. I need some help, could you chop up these tomatoes? 2. Next you need to put these ingredients into a blender. 3. Then pour hot water into the blender. 4. Add some honey and mix the ingredients together. 5. Turn on the mixer for about two minutes. Unit 8 SECTION A 3a The students of Class 9 had a lot of fun on the school trip. They went to the Blue Water Aquarium for a day. First they visited the visitor center and saw a movie about sharks. Then they watched a dolphin show. After that, they went to an open-air pool where they saw a large octopus. After lunch, they went to the gift shop and bought many gifts there. Finally, they were 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 monitor cleaned the bus after the trip. 1The classmates had a terrible school trip. The students had a great school trip. 2They saw an octopus at the visitor center. 3They took the subway back to school. 4 The students watched a movie about dolphins. 5The science teacher cleaned the bus. SECTION B 3aDear Tom: How was your day off? Did you enjoy your camping trip? I wasn't having a very good time. I visited my cousins. It rained all day. In the morning, I stayed indoors and watched videos. Play computer games and read books. In the afternoon, Uncle Martin put some of his old stuff out in the yard for a yard sale! However, no one came to the sale site because the weather was so bad. Luckily we brought umbrellas and raincoats so we didn't get wet. Hope to see you soon, Nick 3bDear Nick: Thank you for your letter. I'm sorry you didn't enjoy your day off. My days off are 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 really fun day. See you soon. Yours, Tom SELF CHECK 11. Maria won the first prize in the singing competition yesterday. 2. We met a famous basketball player. 3. I had a bowl of noodles for lunch. It tastes terrible! 4. I helped Sally buy a new watch. 5. We watched a movie about life in the future. Unit 9 SECTION A 3a It is never too early to start something. For example, Tiger Woods started playing golf when he was only ten months old. Mozart began writing music scores when he was four years old. Ronaldo, the famous Brazilian football player started playing for the national team at the age of 17. SECTION B 2a The famous Chinese pianist, Yundi Li, has always loved music. He was born in Chongqing in 1982. As a little boy he could hum songs and difficult pieces of music. At the age of four he began studying the accordion and at the age of seven he began studying the piano. In October 2000, Li Yundi participated in the 14th Chopin International Piano Competition held in Poland. He won first prize in his group. He is also the first Chinese pianist to win this award in the 70-year history of the Grand Prix. SELF CHECK 1 1. How old were you when you started learning English? 2. What can I do to become famous? 3. He stopped playing football because of back pain. 4. The Chinese football team broke out of Asia last year. 5. John won the first prize in the speech contest. Unit 10 SECTION A 3a My ideal job When I grow up, I will do what I want to do. I'm going 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 happen to me? First, I will find a part-time job within a year or two and save some money. Then I will study at an art school in Paris. At the same time, I will learn French. Next, I'm going to have an art show because I want to be rich.

And I'm going to buy a big house for my parents. I also want to travel around the world. One day, I will live in seclusion in a quiet and beautiful place. SECTION B 3a New Year's Resolution Survey Results We received over 1,000 letters, faxes and emails from readers regarding their New Year's resolutions. Many readers will be studying hard in school this year. Many readers plan to exercise. Some readers will eat more vegetables. Several readers plan to learn a foreign language. Some girls will exercise more to stay healthy. Some parents plan to study the subjects their children study in school. They want to communicate better with their children. An old woman was planning to leave her job and find a job as a language teacher in China. SELF CHECK 1 1. After graduating from high school, I plan to move from Dalian to Beijing. 2. When I am older, I want to write for international magazines. 3. First I must practice my English. 4. I want to travel to interesting places and see new things. 5. I want to be a journalist because I like talking to people. Unit 11 SECTION A 3a I hate doing housework. Oh, I hate some chores too, but I love others. Really? Do you like doing laundry? No, I don't like that it's annoying. I agree. Do you like making your bed? No, really don't like it. But I love washing dishes because it's relaxing. And I like to make breakfast because I like cooking. SECTION B 3a Nancy: Thank you for taking care of my puppy. Can you do these things every day? Take him for a walk. Give him water and feed him. Then wash his dishes. Play with him. Don't forget to clean his bed. Have a nice day! See you next week. Thanks, Thomas SELF CHECK 1 1I hate washing dishes. That's so annoying. 2I plan to do my English project and then meet my friends. 3. My mother gets really angry when I forget to clean my room. 4Can I use your dictionary? Mine is at home. 5. Can you look after my kitten while I'm on vacation? Unit 12 SECTION A 3a What do young people think of places in towns? We conducted a survey among our readers and here are our findings. All cinemas are good. But the Grand Curtain Theater is the best in our town. It has the biggest screen and the most comfortable seats. However. City Cinema is the cheapest and has the friendliest service. The most popular clothing store is Jensen Clothing Store. It sells the best clothes. It's also the cheapest, and the new fashion stores are the worst. Its service is terrible. As for radio stations, most people think Jazz 107.9 FM is great. It plays the funniest music. SECTION B 3a The talent show last week was very successful. There are fifteen programs. Eliza Clark won Best in Show. She played a sweet piano excerpt. Hu Yue is the quietest performer. He dances without musical accompaniment. The award for funniest show went to Steve Tian and his dog Feidu. They sang a catchy song together. SELF CHECK 1 1What did you learn at school today? 2We conducted a survey on what kind of movies students like to watch. 3 It’s interesting to hear what students think about action movies. 4In our class, boys like action movies. But girls don’t often go to see action movies. 5Can you dance? We need more actors in talent shows. 2 Sanya is in Hainan Province in southern China. In winter the weather is still quite warm. Around 15 degrees Celsius in the afternoon. Sanya has beautiful beaches. The price of a hotel room is about 320 yuan per night. Harbin is in northern China. The winter was very cold at that time, with temperatures sometimes reaching minus 30 degrees Celsius. Tourists 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 minus 10 degrees Celsius, and it doesn't rain or snow very often. Hotels often lower their prices during the winter. About 200 yuan a night is enough. Review Units Units 7-12 9 Kids! Hello, I am Guo Qiang from Class 6. As you all know, today is World Animal Day, and we want you to share your thoughts on animals. I think camels are the most unusual animals. It barely drinks water. That's interesting, don't you think? Rats are the ugliest. I don't like them at all. I love cows because they are the most delicious! I love beef burgers! Ha ha! I'm just kidding. But, seriously, I think hens are one of the best animals. Why? Because they lay eggs. What do you think about this? What's your favorite animal? Why? Come tell us on the radio! You will go on the radio to tell other students what you think about animals. Prepare your speech.