外研版九年级英语下册(课文及对话).doc

外研版九年级英语下册(课文及对话)Betty: Hi Lingling! How was your holiday?Lingling: Not bad! I went to Henan Province. But the trip back was very long. The train was full of people, and I had to stand for over six hours.Betty: Bad luck. Wheres Tony?Daming: Hes staying with his family in the UK, and flying back tomorrow. The flights were late today.Betty: Why is travel so difficult in winter?Lingling: Well, its the busiest season in China because of Spring Festival. Where did you go, Daming?Daming: We flew to Hong Kongand the flight was late! But we took the boat to Landau Island and went to Disneyland.Lingling: How about you, Betty?Betty: We had quite a good time in Beijing. We went sightseeing by bus and by taxi. And last weekend, we took a tour by coach to the Summer Palace and went for a long walk.Daming: And now, better get back to work . Weve got exams at the end of the term.Betty: Yes, but there are plenty of fun things to do this term . the school trip .Lingling: . and the school leavers party .Daming: . the visit to the English-speaking theatre in Beijing .Lingling: And our trip to Los Angeles! Well have a great time!Unit Two Excuse Me. Youre 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 set off soon. He looked at his brother.Lin nodded, 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 tears in his eyes, Jin pushed Lin away. Go, brother. Write to us as soon as you get there, OK?Lin jumped onto the train. There were people and bags everywhere. He pushed past them towards his seat.A young man was sitting in Lins seat. He was wearing jeans and a very smart jacket, and was smoking a cigarette.What should he do? Six pairs of eyes looked at Lin, while the man looked out of the window.Sir, youre sitting in my seat, Lin said, with a nervous smile. The other people watched with interest.The man didnt turn to look at Lin, but just looked out of the window.Excuse me. I have a ticket with the number of the seat youre sitting in! Lin said in a stronger voice.I also have a ticket with that numberthough it is in another car. Besides, I was here first, said the man, without moving his head. Though 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 looked at Lin. Im 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. Ive got a long way to go.How long? the young man asked.To the last stop, Beijing.Im getting off before you. Then you can have my seat. Where is that? asked Lin.Hangzhou.Lin thought Hangzhou was far away.Its seven hours away from here, the man with glasses said. Even if its only 10 minutes, you should move.Slowly the young man stood up, dropped his cigarette on the floor, and disappeared down the train.Module 2 Unit One It was great to see her again.Betty:Hey, Tony! How was the UK?Tony:Guess what! I saw Sally in London.Lingling:My pen friend Sally?Tony:Yes, Sally, the girl who visited us last year and played in the orchestra.Lingling:Oh, thats fantastic! How is she?Tony:Shes fine. It was great to see her again. I really like her.Betty:Did you do anything interesting while you were there? Did you visit her school?Tony:Yes, I did. She took me there herself.Betty:Whats it like?Tony:Here you are! These are some photos of Park School. I took them myself.Lingling:Lets have a look.Tony:It isnt as big as ours. Its only got about 700 pupils.Lingling:And how many pupils are there in a class?Tony:Thirty.Lingling:Wow!Tony:Lingling:But Sally likes music.Tony:Well, theres a music room, too. And they have a hall for concerts.Lingling:Which school is better, our school or Park School?Tony:Both schools are very nice. And neither school has anything the other hasnt got. But .Betty:But what .?Tony:. but I prefer our school!Daming:I bet were even better than Park School at English!Lingling:Well, anyway, were all going to get top grades for English!Unit Two Whats the best thing about school?My School LifeMy name is Sally Maxwell, and Im 15. Ive been at Park School, London since I was 11. If I pass my exams next year, Ill stay here until Im 18.Park School is a secondary school, about 20 minutes by 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 classroom while our teacher checks which pupils are present or absent. Then everyone goes to the main hall. There our head teacher makes a speech 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 subjects: maths, biology, chemistry, French, history, geography, music and IT, PHSE, ADT and PE (these stand for Information Technology; Personal Health and Safety Education; Art, Design and Technology and Physical Education). Fortunately, we dont have exams in every subject. PHSE is about the dangers of drugs and smoking, among other things. In ADT we also do things like learning to cook as well as drawing and design. Some people can do Italian and Spanish instead of French, but no one is learning Chinese . yet! PE involves physical exercise, basketball, training in the gym and swimmingwere really lucky to have a swimming pool.I took exams when I was 7, 10, and 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 athletics both during and after school hours. After-school activities, such as sports clubs and language 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 discos and a sports day, and the school play is a really important event. Once a term, there is a parents meeting, so our parents and teachers can talk about our progress.Whats the best thing about school? English, history, music . and my friends. Whats the worst thing? Homework . and exams!Module 3 Unit One People are healthier today.Bettys mum: Its getting late, Betty.Is life today better or worse than it was 50 years ago?Bettys mum: And what do you think?Betty: I think its better. The most important difference is that people are healthier today, and they live longer than they did in the past.Bettys mum: Thats true. The advantage is that we know more about medicine today. Were better at preventing illness. But people dont eat as well as in the past, and dont take as much exercise as they did.Betty: I suppose thats because public transport is much better today.Bettys mum: Yes, I agree. People walk or use their bikes less, and theyre lazier. Faster transport also makes more pollution. And that makes life more dangerous and less healthy.Betty: What about work? People dont have to work as hard as they worked 50 years ago.Bettys mum: Yes, but no one ever says they have too much free time! I also think schoolchildren today work harder than we ever did.Betty: Yes, but I really want to do my best.Bettys mum: Why dont you ask Mrs Li downstairs? Shes seen how life has changed.Betty: Thats a good idea. Talking of free time, dont forget Im going on the school trip next month, and the theatre visit.Bettys mum: Good! Youll be more relaxed and less nervous before your exams.Unit Two We werent very rich, but we were happy.Life in the PastMrs Li is over 70 years old, and has lived in Beijing all her life. I asked her about 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 werent very rich, but we were happy. My sister was the eldest child and she left school when she was only 12 to help my mother at home.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 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 its normal for marriedWhat was life like at home?Well, I remember the family meals, three times a day. My mother was always cooking for us. We werent rich but we ate enough. And the food was always freshly cookedmy mother never bought ready-made food as people do today, so it was much better for us. And of course we didnt 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 my 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 couples 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 cant believe the number of cars on the streets. But I suppose its 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. Im healthier than Ive ever been. We live longer and we eat better. One day Ill be talking to your own grandchildren!Module 4 Unit One I really like these shoes.Lingling: Im really looking forward to the Shakespeare play.Betty: Me too! And the school trip to the Great Wall.Lingling: Yes, but I need a thick jacket, and some warm gloves and socks.Betty: In May?Lingling: I get really cold.Betty: OK. Lets go shopping!Lingling: How about that new shopping centre in Wangfujing? You know, turn left and go along Wangfujing, and its on the right.Betty: Sure. Well go by bus, OK? And have you decided what to wear to the school leavers party?Lingling: Ive got a really nice long dress. What about you?Betty: Ill probably wear a dress, too, but I need some shoes. OK, Ill meet you in front of school at two oclock this afternoon.(Later.)Betty: How about this jacket?Lingling: Its the right size but its a bit bright.Betty: Lets see if they have one in blue. Wheres the shop assistant?Lingling: Its that girl with long hair over there. Excuse me!Shop assistant: Can I help you?Betty: Yes, do you have this jacket in blue?Shop assistant: No, I dont think so. But weve got some overcoatsBetty: No, she doesnt want an overcoat.Lingling: Hey, I really like these shoes!Betty: Oh, take a look at that amazing skirt!Lingling: I think were going to be here for some time.Unit Two What helps you choose the clothes yo