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Unit 5Subject: Thanks! From: Linda_ If you have any idea where it might be, please call me._ I think I dropped it during the concert so it might still be in the symphony hall._ I tried to call you but your mom said you were still at your optometrist appointment (I hope your new glasses look nice!)_ I really need it because I have a math test tomorrow. Its crucial that I study for it because it makes up 30% of the final exam._ Im really anxious, because I cant find my backpack.Thanks,LindaStrange events in Bell Tower neighborhoodOur neighborhood used to be very quiet. However, these days, strange things are happening in our neighborhood and everyone is unhappy. Zhou Gu, the local school teacher, is extremely worried. When he was interviewed by the local newspaper, he said, “Every night we hear strange noises outside our window. My wife thinks that it could be an animal, but my friends and I think it must be teenagers having fun. My parents called the police, but they cant find anything strange. They think it might be the wind. I dont think so!”Zhou Gus next door neighbor Qi Hui is unhappy too. “At first, I thought it might be a dog, but I cant see a dog and I still hear the noises outside.”Everyone in our neighborhood is worried, and everyone has his or her own ideas. There must be something visiting the homes in our neighborhood, but what is it?Unit 6Subject: Hong Kong From: LinglingDear Pen Pal,Im having a great time in Hong Kong, although I have to be honest and say that I prefer Shanghai. Still, its a great place to visit and Im lucky to be here for my six-month English course. Some other students are learning French. I might like to learn it too. What languages would you like to learn?Theres just so much to see and do here. Last night I went to a Chinese music concert. Most of my friends like loud music that they can dance to. I prefer quiet, traditional music so the concert suited me just fine. What kinds of music do you like?Before the concert we went for Italian food. Do you like it? There are lots of different kinds of food here. I dont know what to try next. What kinds of food do you prefer?My host family is taking me to an Indian film festival next weekend. Im not sure what to expect because Ive never seen an Indian film before. Have you? Some people say theyre boring, but others say theyre great. What kinds of films do you prefer?Yours,Lingling.I only eat food that tastes good.How important is keeping healthy to you? A group of young people got together to discuss this question. Heres part of their discussion.PETER: Id like to stay healthy, but to be honest, I only eat food that tastes good. And if food tastes good, its usually bad for you, isnt it? Cola tastes better than water, for example.TONY: Well, food that is bad for you can taste good! But I prefer not to eat too much food that is fried, like, er, French fries. Do you eat fast food, Laura?LAURA: Do I eat fast food? Never! I love to eat food that is healthy. I want to take care of my health, so I eat mainly fruit and vegetables. Oh! And I stay away from sugar, you do too, dont you?TONY: Hm, yes. And I think most people are in agreement that fruit and vegetables are good for health. But, um, I would say that fast food itself isnt always bad for you, but too much of it is not good.LAURA: Actually, did you know that its been found in laboratory testing that some types of oil are really bad for us? So I dont eat anything thats been cooked in oil. Also, did you know that some foods might cause cancer? Like burnt barbecued meat. Ive heard eating burnt food like this can increase the risk of cancer.PETER: Really! But I love to eat meat thats well cooked, even if it is a little burnt. Its delicious, and meat isnt really dangerous, is it?LAURA: Oh! Yes, it is ! I never eat meat. Its not at all good for our health. If I were you, Id eat nuts instead. TONY: Well, I agree its good to eat lots of fruit and vegetables, but I think its also fine to eat some meat of fish. People who eat a balanced diet should be healthier than those who only eat biscuits and hamburgers, shouldnt they? I prefer to only eat food that I like, but isnt it important to eat food thats healthy, even if you dont like it? The main thing is to have a good balance.Yellow River FishermanThis is Hong Taos latest movie. I like Hong Tao. Hes made some great movies over the years. Unfortunately, this is his worst movie. If youre looking for entertainment, stay at home and watch TV. Yellow River Fisherman is too long, and its really boring. It does have a few good features, though. I thought the fishermans wife was really funny.Amy Kim, PhotographyBe sure to see this exhibition at the Lido Gallery. Amy Kim is one of the best-known Chinese photographers in the world today, and some of her most famous photos are on display in this exhibition. She really has something for everyone. There are many great photos of people and of the countryside. The few city photographs are less successful. I see the same things every day and they dont interest me as much. But this is a great show from a world-class photographer. Whatever you do, dont miss this exhibition.Wild and windyOver the years, weve seen musical groups with pretty strange names come and go. Few have stranger names than this band. As the name suggests, the band has lots of energy. And they play the kind of music that I love to hear. Every song is really loud and you often cant understand the words, but this is okay because the lyrics arent very good. However, these are musicians who make us happy-even on a Monday morning!Unit 7TRAVEL SPOTLIGHT: PARISFor your next vacation, shy not consider visiting Pairs? Pairs is the capital of France and is one of the liveliest cities in Europe. It doesnt have any beaches or mountains, but there are still many things to do there. For example, it has some fantastic sights, including the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most famous churches in the world.Traveling around Paris by taxi can cost a lot of money, but its usually convenient to take the underground train to most places. In general, though, France is quiet an expensive place. One thing that is not expensive in France, however, is the wine!Most people in France have learned English. But many people dont like to speak English, especially in Paris. So unless you speak French yourself, its best to travel with someone who can translate things for you.Subject: Vacation From: S.T.ZhangDear Ace Travel,My family and I want to take a trip this summer somewhere in eastern China. I hope you can provide me with some information about the kinds of vacations that your firm can offer. We would like to travel to an exciting place and we dont mind how far we have to go. It has to be a place where we can do lots of outdoor activities; we especially love hiking and swimming, but any kind of outdoor activity is fine. We also need to stay in an inexpensive hotel or apartment. It would be nice if we could get a room with a kitchen so we could save money by cooking our own meals. The room needs to be big enough for three people. Also, wed like to stay at a place with a big pool or somewhere near the ocean. Could you please give me some suggestions for vacation spots? Also, please let us know if its best to travel by plane, train or bus. Wed like to be away for about three weeks.Thank you very much!S.T.Zhang Id love to sail across the Pacific.We all dream about things that we would like to do and things we hope to achieve in the future. But are everybodys dreams the same? Here are some of the findings of a survey about hopes and dreams, in which thousands of students across China took part.What are the hopes of teenagers?We received several different answers to the question: what would you like to do after finishing your education? It seems some students would like to start work as soon as possible, so that they can help provide better lives for their parents. Other students hope to continue studying after finishing school and to go to university. Although money is important, many teenagers said they want to do jobs they enjoy. According to the survey, the most popular choice of job is computer programming.What are the dreams of teenagers?Teenagers have all kinds of dreams. Some are more realistic than others. For example, many students said they would like to be volunteers at the 2008 Olympics, maybe working as translators or tour guides. And quite a few said they dream of going to the moon one day.According to the survey, less realistic dreams are also common, but many students reported that they were willing to work hard to achieve their dreams. Quite a few dream of becoming famous, perhaps famous sportspeople or singers. Some said theyd love to go on exciting trips; one student said shed love to sail across the Pacific Ocean. And then there are dreams that are impossible; three students said theyd like to be able to fly!ConclusionIt was clear from the survey that teenagers have similar hopes. It seems that most students hope to have a good education and find a good job. On the other hand, students dream of very different things: good things, and even crazy things. It is very important to dream, so hold on to your dreams; one day they may just come true.Unit 8Being a volunteer is great!Number 77 High School is home to three very special young people: Li Huiping, Lin Pei and Zhu Ming. These three students all volunteer their time to help other people. This volunteer work takes each of them several hours a week, so it is a major commitment. Huiping loves to read, and she puts this love to good use by working in the after-school care center at the local elementary school. Here, she helps young children to read. Lin Pei loves animals and plans to study to be a veterinarian when he leaves school. He spends every Saturday morning working in an animal hospital. Zhu Ming wants to be a professional singer. He sings for groups of people at the city hospital to cheer them up. “Volunteering is great!” says Huiping. “Not only do I feel good about helping other people, but I get to spend time doing what I love to do.” Lin Pei says he has learned more about animals. Zhu Ming says he has met some wonderful people at the hospital. The three students plan to set up a student volunteer project at their school. “Dont put it off,” says Huiping. “Become a volunteer today!”Ill send you a photo of Lucky.Dear Miss Li,Id like to thank you for sending money to “Animal Helpers”, an organization set up to help disabled people. You see, you have helped make it possible for me to have “Lucky”, who has filled my life with pleasure. Let me tell you my story.Being blind, deaf, unable to walk or use your hands easily is something that most people cannot imagine. But there are many people who face these challenges, and I am one of them. Because I cant use my arms or legs well, normal things like answering the telephone, opening and shutting doors or carryin