UNITTOPIC AREASFUNCTIONSLanguage LearningT
English languageLanguage learning (Experiences and strategy) Language difficulties in communicationDifferences between British English and American English Means of transportHistory of transportThe EarthThe SunThe MoonFableFairy taleStoryHobbies(Collections, games, handicrafts and arts)Interests and pastimesIntroduction to LondonScenic spotsPlaces of historic interestMusical instruments Music Classical musicRock and rollEmergenciesAccidentsSafety rules and warningsPhysical fitness and exerciseHealthy dietSocial behavioursEating customsTalking about languagesTalking about learning a languageExpressing conditionsDescribing means of transportAttitudePreference and comparison Talking about going to placesMeasurement (Size) Position and distanceDuration and frequencyPossibility and impossibilityIntentions and plansHopes Talking about hobbies and interests Preference Likes and dislikesTalking about citiesAsking for and giving suggestionsTalking about travel and tourismLikes and dislikes PreferenceCause and effect Intentions and plansAsking for permissionGetting information Talking about emergenciesGiving adviceRemindingTalking about fitnessCertainty and uncertaintyAsking for permissionTalking about mannersPossibility
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( PP1-16 )( PP17-35 )( PP36-51 )( PP52-66 )( PP67-81 )( PP82-100 )( PP101-115 )( PP116-130 )( PP131-147 )( PP148-162 )
Telling Tales
Hobbies and Interests
Sightseeing - A Tour of London
Music
Emergency
Keep Fit
Manners
Words and Expressions in Each Unit ( PP163-168 )Vocabulary Index ����PP169-180 )


STRUCTURESCHAT ROOMPROGRAMME
Conditional clause (1)Prepositions: with, inNoun clause (1)(Object clause introduced by subordinate con-junctions that, whether, if and omission of that) intend to do, think of doingNoun clause (2)(Object clause introduced by conjunctive pronouns and adverbs; subject clause and predicative clause)Adverbial clause introduced by when, asPrepositions: for, from, round, towards, withoutNoun clause (3)(Revision)Past perfect (1)Past future (1)Modal verbs: may, canDirect and indirect speech (1) (say, tell and other introductory verbs; tense and other changes when reporting statements)preferDirect and indirect speech (2) (Questions in indirect speech: the introductory verbs; with whether, if or retaining question words; necessary changes in reporting ques-tions) be worth doingDirect and indirect speech (3) (Commands, requests, advice in indirect speech: a verb of command / request / advice + object + infinitive) dislike / hate doing would rather…(than)The passive voice (1) (Form, use and by in mentioning the doer) Gerunds after prepositionsModal verb: mayThe passive voice (2) Active tense and their passive equivalents Phrasal verbs used in the passive remember / forget + infinitivemake sureThe passive voice (3)(Modal verb + passive infinitive)seem / sound / taste / feel / smell + adj.Dialogue 1Meeting some foreign students Dialogue 2Language learning difficulties Dialogue 1Do you like to travel by plane?Dialogue 2Going for a drive Dialogue 1Exercise or go to the movie?Dialogue 2My most memorable journey Dialogue 1Fables and fairy stories Dialogue 2Tom ThumbDialogue 1A hobby makes our life colourfulDialogue 2What other interests have you got?Dialogue 1What should I see?Dialogue 2Getting back from the holiday Dialogue 1How did you like the band? Dialogue 2Exchanging lessons Dialogue 1A telephone callDialogue 2The little boy rescued Dialogue 1Physical trainingDialogue 2Go on a diet or exercise more?Dialogue 1A birthday souvenirDialogue 2A noisy party Item 1 Some facts about English Item 2 The secret of language learning*Item 3 British English and American English Item 1 Travelling in London Item 2 Transportation*Item 3 Early boats and ships Item 1 The Earth Item 2 The Sun*Item 3 The Moon Item 1
The crafty fox Item 2 Ma Liang*Item 3 The rain angel Item 1 Taking stamps off envelopes Item 2 When an interest becomes an obsession…*Item 3 Are you a couch potato?
DAY ONE: A bus tour around London
Item 1
DAY TWO: An amazing
Item 2
experience at Madame Tussaud’s
DAY THREE: Head off to the Tower today
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Item 1 Living for music Item 2 Classical music*Item 3 Rock and roll Item 1 A brave boy Item 2 At the safari park*Item 3 How to stay safe in a thunderstorm Item 1 Who is the fittest? (1) Item 2 Who is the fittest? (2)*Item 3 How Okinawans live long and healthily Item 1 Manners are important DOS and DON’TS in England Item 2 When in Rome, do as the Romans do*Item 3 Manners in different countries




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HighlightsHighlights
Topic Areas English language Language learning (Experiences and strategy) Language difficulties in communication Differences between British English and American English Functions Talking about languages
Talking about learning a language Expressing conditionsStructures Conditional clause (1)
Prepositions: with, in
Chat Room Dialogue 1 Meeting some foreign students Dialogue 2 Language learning diffi cultiesProgramme Item 1 Some facts about English
Item 2 The secret of language learning Item 3 British English and American English
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are more than 2,700 languages in the world. Now you will hear some of them. Where are they spoken?
(1) �“�ª (2) How do you do? ! (3) Bonjour! (4) Hallo! (5)
(6) �\�œ�t�j�x��We have to develop four skills when learning English. They are _____, _____, _____ and _____. German(1) A: Does your friend speak French ? Italian Spanish German B: No, he doesn’t speak French . Italian Spanish
Do you know?
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Listen and say.
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He speaks English perfectly. That’s his native language.
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(2) A: How well do you know English? B: Pretty well. A: Does your friend speak English, too? fluently B: Yes, he speaks English very well . with a Japanese accent(3) pronunciation A: I have a lot of trouble with spelling . Do you? writing any trouble pronunciation B: I don’t have much trouble with spelling , writing speaking but I have trouble with listening . grammarPardon?I beg your pardon?Sorry, I can’t follow you.Can you speak more slowly, please?I’m sorry I only know a little English.Could you say that again, please?Could you repeat that?
4 Listen and learn. If you have any language difficulties in communication, you can say:


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the dictionary. Er, ... it’s “cobra”, a poisonous snake.A: How do you spell it, please?B: c — o — b — r — a, cobra. bring it back (1) If this shirt doesn’t fit, may I exchange it later? get a refund
Listen and learn.A: How do you say that animal in English?B: I don’t know how to say that in English. Let me consult
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go to the market. (2) If it doesn’t rain tomorrow, I’ll attend the club meeting. run some errands.
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get a haircut. (3) If I have time tomorrow, I’ll go to the barber’s. get my hair set.


borrow some money. (4) If I buy that car, I’ll have to make monthly payments. use all my savings.
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you want (5) If you’re interested in my advice, I don’t think you should go. you care for
(6) If you don’t take my advice, you’ll be sorry. regret it later.(6(6

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Dialogue 1 Meeting some foreign students

A: I called you last night but you were out. Where were you? B: I was at the English-speaking club. I met some foreigners there. A: Oh, did you? Tell me about them. B: They are college students. They are from New Zealand. A: Did you enjoy talking with them? B: Yes, I did. We had a good time and I learned a lot about their country. A: Did you find it difficult to understand them? B: Yes, a bit. But they spoke very slowly and very clearly for me, so I could follow most of the time. A: Did you speak Chinese to them? B: Yes, I did. We all learned a lot from each other. A: I hope I can meet them, too. B: Come with me next time. I’ll introduce them to you. A: Really? That’s very kind of you.
Dialogue 2 Language learning difficulties

A: Your friend’s native language is Japanese, isn’t it? B: Yes, it is. But he speaks English well. A: Does he speak English with a Japanese accent? B: Yes, he does. He speaks English with a Japanese accent. A: Does he have much trouble with pronunciation? B: Yes, he does. And he has a lot of trouble with spelling, too. A: Does he make a lot of mistakes in English? B: Once in a while he makes mistakes. A: Can he speak French, too? B: No, he can’t. He can speak Japanese, English and Chinese.
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Item 1Some facts about English
1 You are going to hear some facts about English. Supply the missinginformation.


(1) For quite some time since the modern age, English has been the most widely used language in the world.(2) Over _____ _____ people speak English. That’s _____ _____ of the world’s population. _____ _____ _____ people speak English as their fi rst language. For the other _____ _____ _____ it’s either a second language or a foreign language.(3) Almost all international conferences and com-petitions are held in English. For example, the _____ and the _____ _____ _____. English is the mai