Unit 1 How can we become good learners?
阅读是英语学习的重要途径。请你结合下面图示信息，以“How Reading Improves My English”为题，用英语写一篇短文，向学校校刊的英语专栏投稿。
注意：1. 文中不得透露个人姓名和学校名称；2. 词数90左右；3. 内容连贯，不要逐条翻译。
How Reading Improves My English
Reading plays an important role in my English learning.
Firstly, I find that my spoken English has greatly improved through reading. It gives me confidence when I talk in English. Secondly, reading helps make writing easier for me. When I do English reading, it reminds me how to spell words correctly. So I make fewer and fewer mistakes in my English writing. Thirdly, reading develops my thinking ability. What I’ve read makes me open-minded and helps me think more. What’s more, reading helps me develop a good habit of learning English.
In a word, reading brings me not only much joy but also great interest in English learning.
Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious !
1．假如你是李华，你的外国好友Mike想要了解中国的春节，请你就下表内容向他做介绍并和他谈谈你的新年计划。
the Spring Festival | time | usually in Jan or Feb |
meaning | a time to get together and wish a lucky year | |
traditional activities | ◇clean the house ◇write spring couplets (春联) ◇… | |
New Year’s resolutions | >read more good books >… | |
注意：
1. 短文必须包括表格中所有的要点，可适当发挥；
2. 补充春节的传统活动及你的新年计划至少各一条；
3. 词数：80-100；
Dear Mike,
I’m glad to hear from you. Let me tell you something about the Spring Festival and share my resolutions with you.
The Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival in China. It’s a time to get together and wish a lucky year. It usually comes in January or February. There are many traditional activities. We can see red lanterns everywhere. The days before the festival people usually clean their houses, because we think cleaning can sweep any bad luck. We write spring couplets and decorate the houses with papercuts.
I make some New Year’s resolutions for the coming new year. I plan to read more books to improve myself. To keep healthy, I’m going to do sports like running or playing ball games.
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
Unit 3 Could you please tell me where the restrooms are ?
行为举止是否文明礼貌体现的不仅仅是个人形象和城市形象，也在一定程度上反映了社会的文明程度。为配合我市开展“创建文明城市(build a civilized city)”活动，学校号召同学们做一个文明的中学生，特举办以“How to Behave Well”为题的英文征文比赛。请根据以下要点提示，写一篇90词左右的短文。
要点：
1. 在学校我们应该怎么做；
2. 在校外我们应该怎么做；
3. 号召大家为此次活动共同努力。
How to Behave Well
To be a civilized student is very important for a student. Here are what we should do and shouldn’t do.
As a middle school student, it’s very important to keep our environment clean and tidy and take care of flowers and trees. Don’t throw litter everywhere. And we should respect our parents and teachers and help our parents do housework.
We are supposed to do everything on time and keep promises. Never lie to others or say dirty words. We should be polite to others and ready to help others in need. And remember to obey the traffic rules, family rules and school rules. We’d better not talk or laugh loudly in public.
If everyone behaves well, our city and school will become more and more beautiful.
Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.
近年来，人们的生活发生了许多变化。请根据下表提供的信息以“Great changes in our life”为主题写一篇短文来阐述人们生活中的变化以及人们对未来生活的憧憬。
Communication(通讯) | Living condition (居住) | Transportation (交通) | |
In the past | write letters use public phones | houses made of woods | on foot by bicycle |
At present | use mobile phones write e-mails | high-rise buildings villas | by bus/subway by car |
Hopes | ... | ||
注意：
(1)短文必须包括表格内所有要点，并适当发挥；
(2)文中不得出现真实的人名和校名；
(3)词数：80—100，标题已给出，不计入总词数。
Great changes in our life
In recent years, great changes have taken place in people’s life.
In the past, people kept in touch with each other by writing letters or using public phones, but now people can use mobile phones and e-mails to communicate with others. Besides, people mainly lived in the houses made of woods years ago, but now we can live in high-rise buildings or even beautiful villas. What’s more, people used to work or go to school on foot or by bike, but now they can choose buses, cars and subways as their means of transportation.
I hope our life will move towards a new step and I will try my best to work hard for a better future.
Unit 5 What are the shirts made of ?
英语课上，你班上各个学习小组对中国的一种传统艺术形式中国结进行了交流，老师要求每个小组选出一名代表来发言，介绍中国结，你是你们小组的发言人，请根据以下要点提示，写一篇发言稿。
要点提示：1. 每一个中国结都是由一根绳或线（a single rope or thread）编成的；2. 每一个中国结都是根据特定的（specific）外形和意义来命名的；3. 过去人们用中国结来记录事件，现在人们主要把它当作装饰物（decoration）；4. 中国结是幸福和好运的象征。
要求：1. 可根据要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；2. 使用本单元所学的一般现在时的被动语态；3. 词数90左右（开头已经给出，不计入总词数）。
The Chinese knot is a special form of traditional Chinese art. It is famous in China and has a long history. Every knot is made with a single rope or thread. And it is normally named after its specific form and meaning.
The Chinese knot was used for recording events in ancient times, but now it’s mainly used as a decoration. Since the Chinese knot is usually red, people buy it for the hope that it can bring happiness and good luck to them. It’s a good choice to give it to a friend as a gift.
Unit 6 When was it invented?
发明无处不在，有益的发明能改善我们的生活。请以“I want to invent ______”为题，根据下面的要点和要求，用英语写一篇短文。
要点：
1. 你想发明的物品是什么；
2. 你为什么想发明这样的物品；
3. 你想发明的物品有什么特别之处。
要求：
1. 请先将题目补写完整；
2. 词数100左右；
3. 文中不得出现真实姓名、校名等相关信息。
I want to invent ____________
I want to invent a special box
How to keep public places clean and tidy is still a problem. So I want to invent a special box to help improve the environment.
The special box can collect and hold garbage by itself. As soon as garbage is thrown away on the street, it will be cleaned up by the box at once. At the same time, the box will tell the one who has thrown away the garbage not to do that again. Of course, the box won’t cost too much. In this way, more cleaners and money can be saved.
What do you think of my invention? Will it be helpful in improving the environment?
Unit 7 Teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes.
每个家庭都有自己的家规，好的家规有利于孩子的成长和家庭的和睦。请根据以下要点和要求用英语写一篇文章。
要点：1. 你不同意你家的家规中的哪一条；2. 为什么不同意；3. 你认为这条家规应该如何修改。
要求：1. 语言通顺，要点齐全，意思连贯，条理清楚，书写规范；2. 文中不得出现真实的姓名和学校名称；3. 90词左右。
One of the rules in my family is that I can’t watch TV. My parents think that watching TV influences my schoolwork, but I don’t agree with them.
First, not all TV programs are bad for me. Some of them can help me with my study. Second, I don’t think it’s a good idea to spend all the time studying. I need time to relax. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. For these reasons, I think I should be allowed to watch TV on weekends. I would like to watch some programs about education, music, sports and science. I can do even better in my study if I’m allowed to do this. I hope my parents will understand me.
Unit 8 It must belong to Carla.
假设你们学校的英文报刊以“A Surprising Happening”为主题进行英语征文比赛,请你用英语写一篇文章投稿。
内容包括:
(1)发生在你身上的或你听过的一件令人吃惊的事情;
(2)你对这件事情的猜测;
(3)阐述你猜测的依据。
A Surprising Happening
I’m Mary. I’m a Grade Nine student. Let me share something surprising that happened in our class last week. Last Monday, it’s my turn to clean the classroom. I arrived at school early. But when I got into the classroom, I found it had been cleaned.
Who did it? I thought it must be Carla. First of all, she was the only student in the classroom except me at that time. Besides, she is always a helpful girl. I remember once she repaired Mark’s broken chair without telling him.
I felt very grateful to Carla. I think I should learn from her. After all, helping others can always make people feel warm and happy.
Unit 9 I like music that I can dance to.
学校英文杂志社正在举办征文活动，请你介绍你最喜欢的音乐类型。
内容包括：
（1）你喜欢的音乐类型（列举一至两项）。
（2）你喜欢这种音乐的原因：如音乐带给你的感受，对你的帮助和影响。
（3）你想要和谁分享这种音乐以及原因。
参考词汇：乡村音乐：country music；流行音乐：pop music，摇滚音乐：rock-and-roll 古典音乐：classic music 说唱音乐：hip-hop
注意：
（1）词数在 80 词左右。
（2）要点齐全，可做适当拓展。
（3）文中不能出现可能透露真实身份的任何信息（如校名、师生名字等）。
I like music and I think most people like it as much as I do. Personally, I like many kinds of music, such as country music, pop music, rock-and-roll, classic music and so on. But my favorite music is classic music. For some people, they find classic music boring. However, I think classic music is beautiful and it can make me inspired. Every time I feel upset or anxious, classic music helps me calm down. Besides, it makes my life more colourful and gives me a lot of entertainment. Most importantly, it makes me relaxed. I’d like to share this kind of music with my mother. The reason is that she is a music lover. She is busy with her work all day. I think if she listens to some classic music after she gets back home, she will feel more relaxed.
In a word, music plays an important role in my life. I love music.
Unit 10 You’ re supposed to shake hands.
假如你是李华，你们学校的美国交换生Tim发邮件告诉你，一个新结识的中国朋友邀请他去家里吃晚饭，他有点紧张，因为他不清楚中国的做客礼仪，请你给他回信，内容需包括：1.到达时间；礼物；问候方式；2.餐桌礼仪（至少两条）；3. 祝他玩得开心。
要求：1．80词左右，包含所有要点，可适当发挥。2．文中不得出现真实人名和校名等。
Dear Tim,
I am glad to hear that you are invited to a Chinese friend’s house. Now, I am writing to tell you something about Chinese traditional customs.
First, it is proper for you to arrive early so that you can help the family prepare the dinner. Then you can greet each other by shaking hands. Besides, you’d better bring some meaningful gifts, such as a book or a Chinese knot. Finally, avoid making noises while chewing food, or you will be considered impolite. Don’t talk when eating. And you shouldn’t stick your chopsticks into the bowl.
I believe these suggestions will be of some help to you. Meanwhile, hope you have a good time.
Yours,
Li Hua
Unit 11 Sad movies make me cry.
假如你是李华，一名初三学生，你所在的班级准备举行主题为“How to Deal with Stress”的英文演讲比赛， 请你以此为主题，用英语写一篇演讲稿。
内容包括:
(1)你什么时候会感到有压力;
(2)你对压力的看法；
(3)你如何缓解你的压力。
How to Deal with Stress
It’s common to have stress in life. Different people may deal with stress in different ways.
As for me, stress comes from my studies. When I do badly in an exam, I feel stressed. When I have difficulty in doing my homework, I feel stressed. Some students think stress is a bad thing. But I don’t think so. Though stress can make us worried, it can also make us a stronger person. When we are stressed, we may push ourselves harder and go out of our way to solve problems.
I have my own ways to deal with stress. Usually I will ask my friends and parents for help. I can always get helpful advice from them. I also like to sing along with music. And I like to run on the playground, especially when I’m under great pressure.
In short, when we have stress, we shouldn’t be afraid. We should find proper ways to deal with it. We will live a happy life and even make progress if we can make stress a driving force.
Unit 12 Life is full of the unexpected.
假如你市某英语报社拟举办一次题为“An Unforgettable Experience"的英语征文活动。请你用英语写一篇短文投稿。
内容包括:
(1)详细叙述该事件的经过以及你的感受;
(2)解释说明这件往事让你难以忘怀的原因。
An Unforgettable Experience
When I was in Grade Seven, I visited Paris with my schoolmates and my teachers. It was really an unforgettable experience for me. The beautiful views attracted me so much. More importantly, I have learned to be independent. I lived with a girl called Alice and her family. They were really nice to me. But this didn’t mean I didn’t need to do anything. I had to do something by myself. Every morning, I got up and made my bed, I helped to wash the dishes and do some housework.
During those days, I have learned a lot. I found that I used to depend on my parents too much. After the travel, I found that I had learned many life skills through it. These skills help me a lot in my life and I am stronger than before.
Unit 13 We’ re trying to save the earth!
随着网购的兴盛， 快递业(express industry)也在蓬勃发展，它给我们带来极大便利的同时，也产生了海量的快递垃圾(express garbage),并正在影响我们的生活环境。假如你是李华，请你用英语写一-份倡议书呼吁广大师生保护环境，并张贴在你校英语宣传栏内。
内容包括:
(1)快递包装对环境影响的现状:
(2)处理快递垃圾的建议(至少三点);
(3)呼吁大家减少快递垃圾，共同保护环境。
Dear fellow students,
With the rapid development of online shopping, the express industry has brought great convenience to us. To keep the goods people buy online safe, the express companies are using too many packing materials including cartons and plastic bags. This leads to a serious problem which is called over packaging.
What can we do about it? On the one hand, we can recycle the cartons. On the other hand, the express industry should use green and environmentally-friendly packing materials. What’s more, the government should encourage the express industry to recycle and reuse express garbage.
In short, let’s take action to reduce express garbage and protect the environment!
Unit 14 I remember meeting all of you in Grade 7.
初中三年的学习生活让人难忘，毕业之际，你校将举行"感恩"为主题的英文演讲比赛，请你根据以下提示，写一篇英文演讲稿．
要点提示：
1．感谢父母，教我如何生活，……
2．感谢老师，教我许多知识，……
3．感谢同学，给我美好回忆，……
写作要求：
1．词数80左右，开头和结尾已给出（不计入总词数）；
2．可适当增减词汇，使语句流畅、完整；
3．文中不能透露个人真实信息．
Good morning，everyone．I'm glad to be here to speak in front of you．Here I'd like to thank everyone of you．How time flies! We 'll graduate soon．I have so many words from my heart to say．At this moment，I want to say thanks to my parents，my teachers and my classmates．
Dear dad and mom， you've taken good care of me in the past three years．When I was in trouble，you used to encourage me and cheer me up．You taught me how to get on well with my classmates．
Dear teachers，thank you for teaching me so well．I won't forget how interesting your lessons are and how friendly you are．I still remember when I failed in an exam， you encouraged me to keep trying． When I had trouble in life， you told me to be brave． Because of your help，I have made much progress．
Dear classmates，you've helped me a lot in my studies since I came to this school．When I was in trouble，you used to encourage me and give me some advice．I never forget the days when we studied together．
Words can't show my thanks to you! I'll remember all of you．
That' s all．Thank you．
