Unit 8　Surprise endings

Ⅰ.听对话,从A、B、C三组对话中选择与图片相符的选项。每组对话读两遍

1.A.W:Does a turtle live longer than a man?

M:Yes.It can live for 150 years.

B.W:Are cheetahs the fastest animals in the world?

M:Sorry,I don’t know.But they can run really fast!

C.W:What kind of animal do you like?

M:I like giraffes.They look beautiful with the long necks.

2.A.W:Where would you like to visit?

M:The museum,of course.

B.W:Where do you want to have fun during the weekend?

M:What about having a picnic in the park?

C.W:What do you usually do to relax?

M:I usually go swimming.

3.A.W:The photo of butterflies looks so great.

M:My uncle took it.He is good at taking photos.

B.W:Have you seen the crocodile show?

M:Yes.It’s interesting and exciting.

C.W:There is so much pollution in the big city.

M:Yes,we should protect the environment.

4.A.W:Have you packed the beach towel yet?

M:No,I haven’t.I will do it at once.

B.W:What did you do just now?

M:I cleaned the room.

C.W:Don’t forget to take a guidebook with you.

M:I have already put it in my backpack.

5.A.W:Where does the exchange student come from?

M:He is from the United States.

B.W:When were you supposed to arrive in Mexico?

M:At 7:00 this morning.

C.W:What’s the most important thing for the Swiss?

M:Being on time.

Ⅱ.听句子,选择正确的答语。每个句子读两遍

6.How much are these shoes?

7.How do you keep fit?

8.Would you mind keeping your voice down?

9.Why do you like music?

10.Could you tell me where I can buy a map?

Ⅲ.听对话,选择正确的答案。每段对话读两遍

 听第一段对话,完成第11至12小题

W:Do you often talk with your father,John?

M:No,not often.

W:Oh,why not?

M:Because I have nothing to talk about with him.Besides,he seems to be too busy to spend time with us.

W:John,I think you should spend more time with your father.Don’t you think he wants to talk with you?

M:I don’t know,Alice.Why are you asking me that kind of question?

W:Well,yesterday I read a story about a father and his son,and it was very good.It really moved me.The story taught me it was necessary to exchange ideas at home.

听第二段对话,完成第13至15小题

W:Who is your favourite player,Nick?

M:Bolt.He’s a famous running star.

W:Really? I don’t know him.Why do you like him?

M:I like him because he’s very cool and kind.

W:What does he look like?

M:He is tall and strong.And he’s very young.

W:When was he born?

M:He was born in 1986.

W:Well,why do you think he’s very kind?

M:Because he raised money for the children in Wenchuan.

W:Oh,he is so great.

Ⅳ.听短文,选择正确的答案。短文读两遍

William Shakespeare was born in 1564.At school he liked watching plays.He decided to be an actor when he finished school at the age of fourteen.In 1582,he married a farmer’s daughter called Anne.Shakespeare and Anne had three children—one daughter and two sons.In 1585,Shakespeare left his hometown.His wife and children stayed behind.Between 1585 and 1592,he succeeded a lot in London as an actor and a writer.At twenty-eight he moved to London and joined a theater.He made a lot of money by acting.With the money he bought a large house in his hometown.At the age of forty-nine,Shakespeare stopped working and went to live in his hometown.He died at the age of fifty-two.He left his money to his family and left his great plays to the world.

期中综合评价

Ⅰ.听对话,从A、B、C三组对话中选择与图片相符的选项。每组对话读两遍

1.A.W:What did you do for your mom on her birthday?

M:I bought her a birthday cake.

B.W:Which one is better,the scarf or the pair of gloves?

M:I think the scarf is better.

C.W:Why not buy your mom a sweater?

M:That’s a good idea.She must like it.

2.A.W:What are you going to do this afternoon?

M:I’m going to go fishing.

B.W:I’d like to join an English club.

M:It’s a good way to improve your English.

C.W:Excuse me,where is Tom?

M:He has gone to Beijing.

3.A.W:Do you like to play basketball or volleyball?

M:Neither.I prefer to play ping-pong.

B.W:Are you good at running?

M:Yes,I run faster than any other student in my school.

C.W:What about going out for a walk?

M:I’d love to,but I’m too tired to go any further.

4.A.W:Have you ever visited Hong Kong Disneyland?

M:Yes,I have been there twice.It’s great.

B.W:When did you get to the Sunshine Zoo?

M:At 8:15.We got there a little earlier.

C.W:How does your father usually go to work,Paul?

M:By bus.But this morning he rode a bike to work.

5.A.W:What do you usually have for breakfast?

M:A glass of milk and a piece of cake.

B.W:Do you usually eat fast food?

M:Yes,I do.I like to eat hamburgers.

C.W:What do you want,Mr.Gao?

M:A bowl of noodles,please.

Ⅱ.听句子,选择正确的答语。每个句子读两遍

6.I’m sorry I haven’t brought your photo.

7.How about some rice and vegetables?

8.How was your vacation,Lucas?

9.What’s the date today?

10.What did your teacher say just now?

Ⅲ.听对话,选择正确的答案。每段对话读两遍

听第一段对话,完成第11至12小题。

M:You must be really excited about leaving for America tomorrow,Wang Li!

W:Yeah.But I’m a bit nervous.I don’t know many of the customs and manners in the USA.Could you give me a hand?

M:Well,it’s important to be on time when you’re invited for dinner.It’s impolite to arrive late.Americans expect their guests to be on time.

W:Then how long may I stay there?

M:After the meal,don’t leave at once.When your friends seem to be getting tired and running out of things,it’s time to leave.The next day,call or write a thank-you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening.

W:I see,thanks.

听第二段对话,完成第13至15小题。

W:Bob,do you know when people invented the telephone?

M:Yes,in 1876.And nine years later,a German invented the car.

W:Oh,you know so much.Did you learn it from your teacher?

M:No,I’m reading a book about big inventions these days.

W:Could you please lend it to me? I am very interested in science.

M:Sure.But return it to me after you read.

W:No problem.

Ⅳ.听短文,完成表格。短文读两遍

Different people have different friends.Some people prefer to make friends who are very much like them while others prefer friends who are very different.There are advantages to both types of friendship.If a man chooses a friend similar to himself,there is no problem that they will share many common interests.They will be able to help each other in achieving their goals.They will feel comfortable with each other and may understand each other’s feelings better.Their friendship may be deeper and last longer.

There are also many advantages of making friends with someone of opposite interests and even characters.In this type of friendship,the two people complement each other.If one is weak in some ways,the other is strong.While two people with similar goals may find themselves in competition,but those who want different things can always support each other.Those who have different interests can introduce each other to new experience and enrich their knowledge.

All in all,a friend who is unlike me may be challenging,but a similar friend is familiar and safe.

期末综合评价

Ⅰ.听句子,选择正确的答语。每个句子读两遍

1.What do you think of the Water Festival?

2.Could you please take a photo for me?

3.I’m afraid I may be a little late.

4.Excuse me,could you tell me where the nearest bank is?

5.Have you ever learned English by making word cards?

Ⅱ.听对话,选择正确的答案。每组对话读两遍

6.M:Where will your family spend Christmas?

W:We will spend Christmas with my uncle in Australia.

7.W:I wonder if the bookstore closes at 5:00 p.m.

M:On weekdays it does,but it closes two hours later on weekends.

8.W:Could you tell me if the ruler is made of wood?

M:No,it is made of steel.

9.M:Jane,how long do you spend on your hobbies?

W:I used to spend about 2 hours,but now about half an hour.I’ve got too much work to do.

10.M:Excuse me,could you tell me if there’s a book shop near here?

W:Yes,it’s over there,near the post office.

M:Thank you.

Ⅲ.听对话,选择正确的答案。对话读两遍

M:Excuse me,Madam.Were you just right here when the accident happened?

W:Yes,I was right here.I saw it all.

M:Can you say something about the car?

W:Certainly.It was a big yellow car.The driver and three other people were in it.I’m sure it was a Japanese car.

M:Say something about the driver,please.

W:Oh,yes.He was in a suit.And he was a tall man with dark glasses.

M:Can you tell me something more?

W:Yes,it was terrible.The car was driving too fast.It ran into a truck when it turned around.

M:Did you notice the car number?

W:Yes.The car number is KBC 15676.

M:All right.Please sign your name.Thank you.

W:OK.You are welcome.

Ⅳ.听短文,选择正确的答案。短文读两遍

For your next trip, why not visit Singapore? Singapore is a small country to the southeast of China, but there are many things to do.It has a very large zoo, a beautiful plant garden, and lots of museums. It is also a wonderful place for shopping.

Don’t plan on driving a car in Singapore. The traffic is heavy in some parts of the city, and most cars are not allowed in the centre of the city. If you decide to visit Singapore, bring enough money. Living in Singapore is quite expensive. Also, pack light clothes.Singapore is very hot all the year round.