Please translate the short passages from Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3 to Unit 6 in the first volume of English for eighth grade students. Hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry!

Eighth Grade Volume 1 3a Translation

Unit 1

Side 3 3a--------What do the students of Green High School do?

Here are the results of a student activity survey 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 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 only 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.

Side 5 3a...but I'm perfectly 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 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.

Side 5 3b...I think I'm a little unhealthy. I barely exercise. I eat vegetables twice a week but I never eat fruit. And I don't like drinking milk. spit! I love junk food and eat it three to four times a week. I also like drinking coffee. So maybe I'm not very healthy, even though I have a healthy habit - I sleep nine hours every night.

Unit 2

Section 11 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 feel weak and tired? Maybe you have too much yin energy. You should eat masculine foods, like beef. Eating dangshen and astragalus is also beneficial in this regard. But those who are stressed and irritable may have too much yang energy. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that 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 also important.

Side 11 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.

Side 12 Part 2

Oh, I hope you enjoyed 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 really need some conversation practice! I think I have a cold too. Oh my gosh! But the host family is really nice. Yesterday they...

Unit 3

Side 15 3a

A---Lin Hui, what are you going to do during the holiday?

B---I am going to stay in Tibet for a week.

A---That sounds fun! What are you going to do there?

B---I'm going to go hiking in the mountains. What about you, Tony? What are you going to do on vacation?

A---I am going to visit my friends in Hong Kong.

B---Oh, really? How long do you plan to stay?

A---Only four days. I don't like being away from home for too long.

B---Then, I wish you a pleasant stay! Send me a postcard from Hong Kong!

A---Of course. 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, 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 Canada’s Great Lakes. He will leave in the first week of June and stay there until September. He planned to go on a very relaxing vacation. "I'm going to go walking, fishing and cycling trips. I'm going to spend time 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 holiday! I can't wait!"

Unit 4

Chapter 21 3a ------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 takes about 10 minutes. Then the morning bus took him to school. The bus ride usually takes about 25 minutes.

Side 23 3a-------How do students from all over the world get to school?

In North America, most students go to school by bus. 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!

Part 2 of Side 24

A---Can I help you?

B---Okay, please. I need to see my friends. She fell ill and was hospitalized. I have a map, but it's in Chinese and I only speak English. How can I get there?

A---Don’t worry. Show me your map. Okay, first walk down this street. Then turn left at the second intersection and continue walking and you will find it on your right.

B---How far is it from this scenic spot?

A---about 800 meters.

B---How long does it take?

A---About ten minutes.

B---Okay, thank you very much!

A---You're welcome. If you have a problem, you can go to the police for help.

Unit 5

Side 29 3a

Hello Henry:

Thank you 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 have to study and prepare for the chemistry exam. 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

Unit 6

Side 33 3a

Dear Isabel: (Isabel)

Thank you for your last letter. This is a photo 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 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 to party.

Please come and see us!

Love you

Liu Li

Chapter 35 3a--------Some friends have opposite views and hobbies, while others like Same stuff. What's your point? Should friends be different or the same? We asked a few people for their thoughts on the subject, and here's what they said.

I like friends who are 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 outgoing than me. But we both like to do the same thing. I don't think differences matter when it comes to friendship. -----------Mary Smith

Review unit1—unit7

Part 9 of Side 40

Last week, we A survey was done 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. Among 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

Season 43 3a

A---How do you make fruit salad?

B---First cut three bananas, three apples and one watermelon. Next place these fruits in a bowl. Then add two teaspoons of honey and one cup of yogurt. Finally mix everything together.

Side 45 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.

Unit 8

Section 49 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 and saw a big octopus. After lunch, they went to the gift shop and bought many gifts. 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.

Side 51 3a

Dear 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 watching videos, playing computer games and reading 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 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 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

Unit 9

Section 55 3a----Whenever you start doing something Not too soon. 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 great Brazilian football player, started playing for the national team at the age of 17.

Side 57 3a-----The famous Chinese pianist, Li Yundi, 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.

Unit 10

Section 61 3a-------My ideal job

When I grow up, I will do what I want things 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 I do? First, I will find a part-time job, work for a year or two, and save some money. Then I was going to be a student 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 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 63 3a------New Year's Resolution Survey Results

We received more than 1,000 letters, faxes and emails about our 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 plan to do more exercise to stay healthy. Some parents plan to study the subjects their children are studying in school. They want to communicate better with their children. An old woman is planning 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 housework too, but I like other housework.

A---Really? Do you like doing laundry?

B---No, I don't like it. That's annoying.

A--I agree. Do you like making your bed?

B---No, I don’t really like it. But I love washing dishes because it's relaxing. And I like to make breakfast because I like cooking.

Side 69 3a

Nancy:

Thank you for looking after 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

Unit 12

Section 73 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 Film City 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 has the best quality clothing and is also the cheapest. 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.

Side 75 3a----The talent show last week was a great success. There are fifteen programs. Eliza Clark won Best Show. She played a beautiful piano piece. Hu Yue is the quietest performer. He danced a dance without musical accompaniment. The award for funniest performance went to Steve Tian and his dog Fido. They sang a hilarious song together.

Part 2 of Side 76

Sanya is in Hainan Province in southern China. It's still quite warm in winter. 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, 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 have reduced rates during the winter. About 200 yuan a night is enough.

Side 80 Part 9

Children! 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.

Seriously though, I think hens are one of the best animals. Why? Because they lay eggs.

What do you think? What's your favorite animal? Why? Come tell us on the radio!

I wish you progress in your studies and reach the next level! (*^__^*)