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新人教版八年级上册英语 同步衡水体字帖 前言 本字帖适配新人教版八年级上册英语教材,覆盖 Unit 1 – Unit 8 全部课堂对话、阅读短文、邮件及社交留言文本,专为衡水体英文临摹设计。文本围绕假期生活、家庭关系、人际比较、自然生态、饮食文化、人生规划、未来科技及沟通技巧等初中核心话题编写。人物形象融合中外学生特点,贴合八年级课堂真实场景,兼顾练字、背诵、默写三重使用需求。全文统一英文书写规范,严格区分书面正式文体与网络社交文体格式,符合初中英语课标书写考核标准。 Unit 1 Happy Holiday Section A 1b and 1c Conversation 1 Emma: Hi, Yaming. How was your vacation? Yaming: Hi, Emma. It was great. I went to Mount Huangshan. Emma: Oh, really? What was it like? Yaming: It was so beautiful. No one wanted to leave. Emma: What did you see there? Yaming: I saw the Guest-Greeting Pine, the Sea of Clouds, lots of strange rocks, and many ancient buildings. Here, I can show you some photos. Emma: Thanks. Wow! That looks amazing! Did you go with anyone? Yaming: Yeah, I went with my family. Everyone said they wanted to go again. Emma: Cool! I’d like to go too! Conversation 2 Yaming: How about you, Emma? Where did you go on holiday? Emma: I went back to the US with my mum and sister. Yaming: I see. So, did you do anything interesting there? Emma: Yes, I went to a strawberry festival near my grandparents’ house in California. All the food had strawberries — strawberry cookies, strawberry chocolate. They tasted amazing! Yaming: That’s fantastic. Did you stay with your grandparents? Emma: Yes, we stayed for ten days. The countryside there was quiet and beautiful. Section B 2a and 2d Adam: Hi, Peter. How are you? Peter: Hi, Adam. I’m fine, thanks. Adam: How was your holiday? Peter: It was fantastic. Adam: Did you go anywhere interesting? Peter: Yes, I went to Yunnan with my family. Adam: Wow! That sounds great. Did you go to Lijiang? Peter: Yes, we stayed in the old town for a few days, and we enjoyed it very much. Adam: Did you visit Yulong Mountain? Everyone says it’s beautiful. Peter: It is! It just took my breath away. We took a lot of great photos there. Adam: Did you eat anything special? Peter: Yes, we did! Everything tasted good, especially the steamed chicken soup. What about you? Someone said you went to Beijing. Adam: No, not this holiday. I did nothing special. I just stayed at home to read, play games, and relax, but it was still fun. Section B 1b 17 July Today was our first day to visit Moscow. The weather was fine and everyone felt excited to visit some famous places in Russia. In the morning, we went to the Victory Museum. The Russian people built this museum to remember their fight against the Nazis during World War II. As we walked through the halls, the tour guide told us stories about the war. In one hall, I saw an artwork with thousands of glass "tears" falling down. It reminds us that war is terrible and peace does not come easily. We should not forget that. At noon, we had lunch at a restaurant near the park. I liked the ice cream there, so I ate a lot of it. But during dinner, I didn’t feel like eating because I felt sick. So now, I just want to get a good night’s sleep. 18 July It rained last night, so this morning the air was fresh and cool. I felt much better today. We took the Moscow Metro to travel around. The metro stations are really beautiful. Sometimes I felt like I was walking inside a palace. After that, we went to Red Square. We saw some fantastic buildings there. In the afternoon, we arrived at a school and met a group of Russian students. We played games and soon became friends. Later, someone took out his accordion, and soon everyone got together to sing and dance. We were so happy that we didn’t notice the time. It was such a good experience! Section B 3a My Holiday in Scotland Last autumn, my family took a train to Scotland for a holiday. We stayed in a comfortable house in the countryside with beautiful scenery. I live in a big city, so everything there seemed so different. For example, beside the house, there was a huge forest. On the last day, early in the morning, I went to the forest to explore. While there, something made a noise. I turned around and was surprised to see a deer. I ran home and told my parents what I saw. My mum smiled and said, “The deer is probably looking for food and hoping to get some from you.” What a wonderful experience I had! I really hope I can go back again. Unit 2 Home Sweet Home Section A 1b and 1c Conversation 1 Jim: Dad, can I hang out with my friends after lunch? Dad: Sorry, Jim, you have to pack up your things first. Jim: But I want to spend time with them before we move. Dad: I know, but we need to get ready before the movers come. Can you sort your things into those boxes? Jim: OK. After that, could I go out? Dad: Yes. Remember to write “Jim’s bedroom” on each box! Jim: No problem, Dad. Conversation 2 Jim: I love our new house. The living room is so big! Could we keep some fish here? Dad: Well, Jim, that’s a lot of work. Can you take care of them every day? Jim: Yes! Dad: OK. Now, could you please help me hang up the photos? Jim: Sure! Helen: Our balcony is so big and gets a lot of sunshine. Can I grow some flowers there? Mum: Yes, you can. That’s a great idea, Helen! Peter: Mum, can I invite my friends to our new house? Mum: Yes, Peter, but help clean up first. Could you please sweep the floor? I’ll clean the bathroom. Peter: OK, Mum. Section A 2a and 2d Dad: Guess what! Grandpa and Grandma are visiting us this weekend! Jim: Oh, great! Peter: I can’t wait to show them our new house! Mum: Yes, but now we need to get ready for their arrival. Can you help me clean up their room? Peter: But their room is already clean! Mum: Well, it’s not “grandma clean” yet! Peter: Oh, OK. Dad: Jim, can you help me put the new clock on the wall? I bought it for Grandpa to see the time. Jim: Sure, Dad. Dad: Helen, can you move this chair to their room? Grandpa likes reading books in front of the window. Helen: No problem, Dad. Can I put some flowers by the window? Dad: Yes, good idea! Grandma loves flowers. Helen: Mum, could you take me to the flower shop later? Mum: No problem. Let’s go after lunch. Section B 1b Going Home for the Spring Festival “It’s almost the Spring Festival. Can we go to Hainan for the holiday, Dad?” “Not this time,” Dad answered with a smile. “We’re going to your mum’s hometown!” Soon the day of our family trip came. We got up very early in the morning to catch the train. The train journey took more than seven hours, and then we changed to a bus to get to my grandparents’ village in the evening. At the end of the road, I saw Grandpa and my little cousin standing in the cold wind waiting for us. We walked quickly to greet them. Grandpa helped us pull the heavy luggage into the house. “Ah, home again!” said Mum with a smile on her face. Grandma, my aunt, and my uncle were busy cooking dinner in the kitchen. They were very happy to see us. After a little while, my parents went to the kitchen to help. “Could you bring Wenwen her favourite snacks?” Grandma asked Grandpa. I shared the snacks with my cousin and told Grandpa about school. He was happy to hear I was doing well at school. When dinner was ready, I asked, “Can I help?” “You can set the table,” Dad said. We then enjoyed all the delicious food. “Mm, the familiar taste of home!” said Mum. During the dinner, my uncle told us some jokes and we had a good laugh. Several days later when we were leaving, Grandma held my hands and asked us, “Will you come home more often?” Mum nodded, with tears in her eyes. Section B 3a Hi John, It was fun to decorate your room last month. I share a room with my brother. We want to decorate it too. Can you help us? Right now, the walls are blue. There are cute animals on them, but the animals look too young for us. We want to cover the animals and paint the walls light green. What do you think about the colour? On Sunday, we can meet at the paint shop near the shopping centre and choose the paint together. Then we can paint the room with my brother. I loved the brushes we used for your room. Can you bring them? After painting, could you help choose some photos to hang on the walls? Let me know what you think. Best, Zhang Peng Unit 3 Same or Different? Section A 1b and 1c Conversation 1 Peter: Chen Jie, did you hear about the school music festival? Chen Jie: Yeah, it sounds fun. Peter: Why don’t you perform? You play the Chinese flute better than anyone else in our music club. Chen Jie: Well, I’m afraid of performing alone. I’m not as outgoing as you. Peter: But you work harder than me. And last week you played a really beautiful song! Chen Jie: You liked it? Maybe we could play it together! Peter: Great idea! Conversation 2 Mrs Brown: I loved your performance! You two did a wonderful job! Peter & Chen Jie: Thank you! Peter: Look, it’s time for Ella and Emma’s show! Mrs Brown: Is that Ella singing? Peter: No, that’s Emma. Emma is taller than Ella, and she sings louder than Ella. Mrs Brown: Look! That is Ella dancing. Her hair is longer than Emma’s. Peter: They both dance well, but I think Ella dances better than her sister. Section A 2a and 2c Han Lin: Congratulations on winning the prize at the school music festival! The twins: Thank you! Han Lin: You attended the festival last year and this year. How is this year different? Ella: There are more students and more activities this year. I think it is more colourful than last year. Han Lin: As twins, you look very similar. How are you different? Emma: I’m a little quieter than Ella. And she is funnier than me. Ella: Emma always gets up earlier than me. Many people say I’m lazier than Emma, but that’s not true! I work as hard as her! Han Lin: That’s really interesting. Besides singing, how do you both spend your spare time? Ella: I love playing sports more than anything. Emma: I like reading. You see, we’re different in many ways, but together, we make a great team! Han Lin: Thanks for talking with us. The twins: Our pleasure! Section B 1b Tom5 hours ago Some people think that friends should be alike, but some other people think that friends should be different. What do you think? Should friends be similar or different? Matt4 hours ago I think a good friend is like a mirror. You can understand people by knowing their friends. My friend, Stephen, is a great example. We often hang out together because we have similar hobbies and interests. For example, we both love sports. He plays badminton better than I do, so he always wins our matches. Because of that, I try harder when I practise, and now I’m getting better at badminton. Stephen and I are similar in other ways. He is as serious as me. When we aren’t playing sports, we enjoy reading together. I read more history books than he does, and he reads a lot of novels. We often share interesting books with each other. Diana3 hours ago I don’t agree. For me, friends who are different make me better. I think we should respect each other’s differences and learn from each other. For example, I am kind of shy, but my best friend, Yuan Lei, is outgoing. She has a great sense of humour too. Thanks to her, I am becoming more outgoing. Now I think meeting new people is really fun! I have another friend, Zhang Yong. He is not afraid to give his opinion, especially when he thinks I am making a mistake. I am less straightforward than he is, but I am glad to have an honest friend. Section B 3a Rose3 hours ago I don’t really care if my friends are similar to or different from me. I have two amazing friends. Lily is funnier than anyone else I know. When I feel sad or have a problem, she makes me laugh and feel better. She helps me see the silver lining in difficult situations. My other friend, Lucy, is not as funny as Lily. Lucy is quieter but she listens better than others. Lucy and I talk about everything. I know she cares about me because she’s always there to listen. My favourite saying is, “A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart.” Both Lily and Lucy are true friends. We are always ready to help each other by lending a hand. Unit 4 Amazing Plants and Animals Section A 1b and 1c Conversation 1 Emma: Hi, Yaming. What are you doing? Yaming: Hi, Emma. I’m starting a test on animals and plants. Emma: Sounds fun. Let’s take it together. Yaming: OK. First question. What’s the largest animal in the world? Emma: It’s the blue whale, right? Yaming: Right. It’s also the heaviest animal on earth. Next question. Which animal runs the fastest? Emma: Oh wait! I just read about it. The cheetah runs the fastest. Yaming: Right again! And I think it’s the most beautiful animal in the world. Emma: I completely agree with you. Conversation 2 Yaming: Now let’s answer the questions about plants. What is the oldest plant in the world? Emma: Hmm, I’m not sure. Do you have any idea? Yaming: Well, I think moss is one of the oldest plants. It appeared on earth around 470 million years ago. Emma: Interesting! Let’s go on! Yaming: Which kind of tree is the tallest in the world? Emma: The redwood tree, right? Yaming: Yes! I hope I can see some someday. Section A 2a and 2d Ella: Oh, what’s that, Chen Jie? It’s so beautiful! Chen Jie: Thanks. It’s a folding fan. I bought it last year. Ella: Oh! It has a painting of bamboo on it. Chen Jie: Yeah. Bamboo is one of the most popular subjects in Chinese paintings. It’s a symbol of goodness in Chinese culture. Ella: I didn’t know that before. So, where did you get that fan? Chen Jie: At the Bamboo Sea in Sichuan, the largest and oldest bamboo forest in China. I learnt lots of interesting things when I was there. Ella: Really? Like what? Chen Jie: Well, bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants. Some bamboo can grow almost one metre in one day. Also, it’s one of the most useful plants in the world. People can use it to build houses and make tools and instruments. Ella: Oh, that’s interesting. I remember pandas love to eat bamboo too, right? Chen Jie: Exactly! Actually we eat bamboo shoots too. They’re really delicious. Section B 1b We Can’t Live Without Bees Imagine you go to the supermarket in your area, but there are almost no fruits, vegetables, honey, milk, eggs, or chocolate. How would you feel? Disappointed? Angry? Sad? At this moment you realize people, plants, and animals are all connected. We need each other to live, and bees are one of the best examples of this connection. Bees are very hard-working animals, and their greatest work is pollination. On one trip, they often visit 50 to 100 flowers. As they fly from one flower to another, they take pollen with them. This action helps plants grow. In fact, without their work, about 80 percent of the plants in the world cannot grow. For this reason, many scientists believe that bees are the most important animals on this planet. Bees are also one of the most interesting animals in the world. For example, they work hard together to make their homes. In order to store honey, they create honeycombs. Another interesting thing about bees is how they communicate. When a bee finds new food, it uses a dance to tell the others where and how far away the food is. Bees play an important part in the ecosystem of our planet. However, the number of bees is dropping, and scientists are worried. Dirty air, harmful pesticides and lost living places make their life hard. They need our help, and there is a lot we can do to protect them. Think about what small things you can do to protect one of the most amazing animals on earth. Section B 3a The Blue Whale The blue whale is the largest and heaviest animal on earth. It can weigh as much as 200 tons. Many people like watching blue whales swim, and they think it is one of the most beautiful things to see. Blue whales live in all oceans except the Arctic Ocean. They eat a lot, but they eat some of the tiniest animals in the ocean. A blue whale can eat around four tons of these a day. Blue whales can live up to 90 years. When a blue whale dies at sea, it becomes food for many kinds of animals living in and around the sea. This food lasts for over a year and it helps to create a lively and healthy ecosystem. Blue whales play an important role in our world, so we must protect them. Unit 5 What a Delicious Meal! Section A 1b and 1c Peter: Let’s make some mashed potatoes for lunch. Teng Fei: Great idea! How do we make them? Peter: Well, first, get some potatoes and wash them. Teng Fei: OK. How many do we need? Peter: Six. Cut them into pieces. Teng Fei: OK. Done. Peter: Next, put the potatoes in the pot and boil them until they are soft. Teng Fei: Got it. Peter: Then, we need some milk and butter. Can you get them for me, please? Teng Fei: Sure. How much do we need? Peter: One tablespoon of butter and half a cup of milk. Thanks. Now, let’s start mashing the potatoes. Teng Fei: The potatoes are done. Peter: Now, add the milk and butter to the potatoes, and mix. Teng Fei: Like this? Peter: Great! Finally, add salt and pepper. OK. We’re done! Let’s try them! Teng Fei: Mmm. How delicious they taste! Section A 2a and 2c Peter: Hey Teng Fei, can you teach me how to cook a popular Chinese dish? Teng Fei: Sure. How about stir-fried eggs and tomatoes? Peter: Great idea. How do we make it? Teng Fei: We need eggs, tomatoes, salt, and sugar. Peter: OK. How many tomatoes and eggs do we need? Teng Fei: Four tomatoes and three eggs. Peter: OK. What should we do with the tomatoes and eggs? Teng Fei: First, cut the tomatoes into small pieces. Next, mix the eggs in a bowl. Peter: Like this? Teng Fei: Perfect. Then, heat some oil in a pan and add the eggs to it. Stir-fry for one minute. Then take the eggs out of the pan. Peter: Got it. Teng Fei: Next, cook the tomatoes in the pan until they’re soft. Then, add some salt and sugar. Peter: What an amazing smell! What’s next? Teng Fei: Finally, put the eggs back into the pan and mix them with the tomatoes. Peter: Wow, it looks so good! How simple! Section B 1b Food for Thought “Cooking is love made visible.” That is what my grandmother always told me. Thanks to her, I love cooking. It’s a great way for me to share my love with others. Every time I sit at the table, after cooking for my family, we create memories. The smells and the food’s taste, along with our conversations, connect us to each other. What wonderful memories I have! One of my favourite memories is my grandmother’s pumpkin pie. She always made it in autumn, when the weather got colder. Her friendly kitchen was the perfect place to warm up and enjoy a taste of the changing seasons. I still remember the days when the smell of cinnamon filled the room with sweetness. Now, every time I smell cinnamon, I think of my grandmother’s pumpkin pie. My grandmother told me about her first pumpkin pie. When she was a college student in the US, she stayed with a host family. One year around Thanksgiving, the hostess taught her how to make a pumpkin pie. Many years later, she taught me how to make it too. My grandmother loved learning how to make food from other cultures. “It’s my way of making friends from around the world,” she said. Grandmother taught me the secret to cooking: Cook with love. Thanks to my grandmother, I love to try new food and new recipes from other countries and cultures. Section B 3a My Favourite Dish: Guoqiao Rice Noodles @thechinesechefblog Long ago, there was a couple living in Yunnan Province, China. The husband studied on an island far from his home. When his wife went a long way to send meals, the food always got cold. One day, the wife boiled some chicken soup and used a large pot to keep it warm. And she kept the ingredients separate. She put the ingredients into the soup when she reached the island, and she found everything still hot. The Guoqiao Rice Noodles was born! Here’s how to make the dish: First, wash the vegetables and mushrooms. Next, cut the chicken and pork into thin pieces. Then, boil the chicken soup and pour it into a large bowl. After that, put the ingredients into the bowl, one by one. Finally, add the boiled rice noodles to the bowl. So, that’s my favourite dish. What’s yours? Unit 6 Plan for Yourself! Section A 1b and 1c Conversation 1 Susan: John, what do you want to be when you grow up? John: I want to be a fireman. Susan: Wow! But why? John: Well, my uncle is a firefighter. He is like a hero to me. So I want to be just like him. Susan: So how are you going to become a fireman? John: I’m going to exercise every day, because a fireman needs to be strong. Susan: Yes, you need to be really fit. Conversation 2 Jason: Tina, what do you want to be when you grow up? Tina: I want to be a fashion designer. Jason: Cool! How are you going to do that? Tina: I’m going to take art lessons and practise my drawing skills every day. Jason: That sounds great! Tina: What about you, Jason? What do you want to be when you’re older? Jason: I want to be an IT engineer. Tina: Nice! How do you plan to do that? Jason: I’m going to work hard at maths. And I’m also going to read more books about IT and AI. Section A 2a and 2c Adam: What are you reading, Fu Xing? Fu Xing: It’s a book of essays by a famous Chinese writer. Adam: Wow, now I know why you’re so good at writing. Fu Xing: Thanks! You know, I want to be a writer when I’m older. Adam: Really? How do you plan to do that? Fu Xing: I’m going to read more classics. And also, I’m going to keep on writing stories and essays. Adam: Your plan sounds wonderful! I think you’re going to be a great writer. Fu Xing: I hope so! What about you, Adam? What do you want to be when you’re older? Adam: My parents want me to be a doctor, but I’m not sure about that. Fu Xing: Well, don’t worry. Not everyone knows what they want to be. Just make sure you try your best at school. Then you can do anything you want! Adam: Yeah, you’re right. Section B 1b Making Resolutions Do you know what a resolution is? A resolution is a promise that you make to yourself. People make resolutions to improve their life. The most common kind is a New Year’s resolution. After all, the start of the year is often a perfect time for making resolutions. Resolutions can be about anything. Some are about physical health. For example, some people may promise to exercise more or eat more healthily. Some resolutions have to do with learning new things. People might decide they are going to take up a hobby like painting or photography. And some resolutions have to do with self-improvement, like becoming more confident or organized. For example, a student may decide to start a new study plan. Although there are differences, most resolutions have one thing in common: people hardly ever keep them! There are good reasons for this. Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficult to keep. And sometimes people just forget about them. To make your resolutions work, you need to plan them wisely. Always make sure your resolution is possible to achieve. Don’t set a goal that is too difficult or too much for you. Try to set mini-goals to help you achieve your resolution. And if you don’t want to forget your resolutions, write them down. Also, talk about them with your family and friends. Encourage them to remind you of your goals. So what resolutions are you going to make? How are you going to keep them? Section B 3a New Year, New Me As the year draws to a close, it is the perfect time to think about the changes we want to make in the coming new year. We can improve our lives by learning something new, forming good habits, working harder at something, or even improving our relationships with others. I hope to make next year better than this one, so I am going to make three resolutions. The first one is about taking up a new hobby. I am going to join the school music club to improve my singing! I think singing is a great activity. And my friends and family all love my singing. I am also going to get fitter. Besides jogging, I am going to do push-ups and sit-ups. I feel energetic after I exercise. I’m sure I’m going to be a healthier and happier person. Last but not least, my English isn’t good enough, so I am going to study for two more hours each weekend. It might be hard, but I am going to get a lot better at English! Unit 7 When Tomorrow Comes Section A 1b Teng Fei: Hi, Peter! Are you free tomorrow? A new sci-fi film is coming out. I know you like sci-fi films. Shall we go to see it? Peter: Oh, I’d love to! Which cinema shall we go to? Teng Fei: What about the Huaxia Cinema? Peter: Good idea! Teng Fei: OK. I’ll book the tickets online now… OK, done. The film starts at 5:15 p.m. Peter: Good. Shall we meet at the cinema at five o’clock? Teng Fei: All right. See you then! Section A 1c Peter: What an exciting sci-fi film! I really loved the story. Teng Fei: Me too. But do you think the film was right? Will climate change be worse in the future? Peter: I’m afraid so. Some scientists believe there will be less land to grow food. Teng Fei: I don’t think there will be less land. Peter: You seem quite positive about the future. Teng Fei: I am. I read that people could plant trees and turn deserts into forests. And we can make more farmland too. Peter: Perhaps you are right. So, do you think we will still live on earth in the future? Teng Fei: Yes, but I believe we’ll keep on exploring space. Section A 2a and 2d Helen: Hi, Jennifer. What’s up? Jennifer: Oh, hi, Helen. I’m watching a video about future predictions. Helen: So, what will the future be like? Jennifer: Well, there will be more people in cities, but the transport system will be more efficient. It means that there will be fewer traffic accidents. Helen: Sounds great! Any other predictions? Jennifer: Students probably won’t go to a school in the future. They will study at home or any place they want. Helen: Oh, but I really like going to school! Anything else? Jennifer: And people will live longer. Helen: Really? Why? Jennifer: Because we’ll have better health care technology in our homes. Machines will tell us how to solve small health problems before they become bigger. Helen: That’ll be great! How long will most people live? Jennifer: Well, more people will live to be over 100 years old. Some may even live to be 150. Helen: Wow, that sounds wonderful! Section B 1b Ready for Tomorrow? Host: Good evening, everyone! Our guest today is Dr Lu Xingyuan, chief researcher of the Future World Research Centre. So welcome to our show, Dr Lu. Dr Lu: Good evening. Thank you, it’s a pleasure to be here. Host: Dr Lu, thank you for joining us. So, as a futurist, can you tell us how life will be different in 50 years? Dr Lu: Well, you’ll see robots working everywhere. Host: Can you give us some examples? Dr Lu: Well, as we all know, China’s robotics industry is growing fast. Robots will make our life easier. We’ll have service robots. They will do almost all our housework. They will also help save lives when disasters and emergencies happen. Host: So, what jobs will humans still do in the future? Dr Lu: Good question! Some jobs today will disappear in the coming years. However, there will be more challenging jobs in the future, such as space pilots and AI experts. Host: Do you think robots will replace humans one day? Dr Lu: No, I don’t. Our creativity and emotional intelligence are important for relationships. AI will not replace humans for these things. Host: You mentioned AI. How will AI change our world? Dr Lu: It will certainly change how we work, study, and live. For example, a smart refrigerator will know what you need and order food for you when you’re running low. Host: Wow, that’ll save lots of time! What about space travel? Dr Lu: Space travel will be common for ordinary people. Fast spaceships will take us to space stations in just a few hours. Maybe one day, some people will work and live in space. Host: That’s amazing. My last question: How can we prepare for the future? Dr Lu: It’s simple. Just accept change. Keep learning and working hard. Today’s choices will influence your future. Host: Thank you for your time, Dr Lu. Section B 3a My Dreams for the Future What will my life be like in 20 years? That’s not an easy question, but here are a few of my predictions. I love art, so I think I will become an artist. I want to study art in France, and then I will visit all the famous art museums. I will learn a lot about different artists and their works of art, and I will create my own paintings too. As an artist, I will live in the countryside and stay close to nature. There will be flowers and green plants all around my home. Beautiful natural views will give me great ideas for my art works. At the weekend, I will invite my best friends to my house. We will paint together and enjoy quiet, happy time. I believe all these dreams will come true as long as I study hard and keep on trying every day. Unit 8 Let’s Communicate! Section A 1b and 1c Conversation 1 Dad: Hello? Jim: Hi Dad, I have a rehearsal after school. Can you pick me up later? Dad: Sure. When does it end? Jim: We’ll finish at 7:00 p.m. if it’s on time. Can you pick me up at 7:15? Dad: OK. If everything goes well, I’ll see you at 7:15. If the traffic is too bad, you’ll have to wait for a few minutes. Jim: Got it. I'll wait for you at the school gate. Bye! Dad: Bye! Conversation 2 Emma: Grandpa, can you see me? Welcome to People's Park! Let me use the camera to show you around. Grandpa: Hello! Yes, I can see you and the park. Oh, people are singing and dancing. They seem happy. Emma: Yeah. Many people come here to exercise and relax. Grandpa: If I visit China this year, I will go to the park with you. It seems fun and lively. Emma: Great! If you can make it, I'll show you around the city and let you taste all the yummy local food. Grandpa: Wonderful! Section A 2a and 2d Jason: Professor, thanks for the helpful speech on communication. I have a question. Sometimes my friends and I argue but don't know how to make up. What's the best way to fix this? Professor: If you want to solve the problem, a face-to-face talk usually works the best. Jason: I understand, but meeting in person is not always easy. Professor: If you can't meet, just call your friend. Some of you may prefer texting, but messages can be misunderstood if y