最新人教版八年级英语上册听力材料（共16页）
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Unit 1 Where did you go on vacation?
Section A, lb
Conversation 1
Xiang Hua: Hey, Tina. Where did you go on vacation?
Tina: I went to the mountains with my family.
Xiang Hua: Did everyone have a good time?
Tina: Oh, yes. Everything was excellent. Where did you go, Xiang Hua?
Xiang Hua: I went to New York City.
Conversation 2
Girl: What did you do on vacation, Sally?
Sally: Nothing. I just stayed at home.
Girl: And did you do anything interesting, Bob?
Bob: Yes. I visited my uncle. We went fishing, but we didn’t get any fish.
Conversation 3
Boy: Did you go anywhere on vacation, Tom?
Tom: I went to summer camp.
Boy: Did you go with anyone?
Tom: Yes. I went with my friends. Everyone had a great time.
Section A, 2a, 2b
Conversation 1
Boy: Where did you go on vacation, Grace?
Grace: I went to New York City.
Boy: Oh, really? Did you go with anyone?
Grace: Yes. I went with my mother.
Boy: Did you go to Central Park?
Grace: Yes, I did. It was really nice.
Boy: Did you buy anything special?
Grace: Yes. I bought something for my father.
Boy: Oh, really? What?
Grace: I bought him a hat.
Conversation 2
Girl: Where did you go on vacation, Kevin?
Kevin: I went to the beach.
Girl: Oh, that’s nice. Did you play volleyball?
Kevin: No, I didn’t.
Girl: Well, did you swim?
Kevin: Yes, I did. The water was really warm.
Girl: How was the food?
Kevin: Everything tasted really good!
Girl: Did you meet anyone interesting?
Kevin: Yes. I met some very interesting people.
Conversation 3
Boy: Where did you go on your vacation, Julie?
Julie: I stayed at home.
Boy: Oh. So, did you do anything interesting?
Julie: No, I didn’t.
Boy: Did you study for your tests ?
Julie: Yes, I did.
Boy: Did you go out with anyone ?
Julie: No. No one was here. Everyone was on vacation.
Section B, lc, Id
Girl: Hi, Lisa. How was your vacation?
Lisa: It was great! I went to Hong Kong with my family.
Girl: Really? Wow! Did you do anything special there?
Lisa: Well, we went to a fun park. It was really exciting.
Girl: Did you go shopping?
Lisa: Yeah, I did.
Girl: How were the stores ?
Lisa: Oh, they were very expensive, but I did buy something for my best friend.
Girl: And how were the people? Were they friendly?
Lisa: Yeah, they were really friendly. My parents have some friends there, and we had dinner at their house. Girl: How was the food ?
Lisa: It was delicious. I loved their home cooking.
Girl: Did everyone have a good time?
Lisa: Oh, yes, we did. Everything was excellent.
Unit 2 How often do you exercise?
Section A, lb
Reporter: What do you usually do on weekends?
Girl 1: I sometimes go shopping.
Boy 1: I never go shopping. I usually watch TV.
Boy 2: I always exercise.
Girl 2: I often help with housework.
Reporter: How about you?
Girl 3: I hardly ever watch TV I always read.
Reporter: Oh, why is that?
Girl 3: Oh, I don’t know. I guess I just like books.
Section A, 2a, 2b
Reporter: So, Cheng Tao, how often do you watch TV?
Cheng Tao: Hmm... about twice a week, I guess.
Reporter: Uh-huh. And how often do you read?
Cheng Tao: Oh, I read every day at school!
Reporter: How often do you go to the movies?
Cheng Tao: Uh... let me see... maybe once a month?
Reporter: How often do you exercise?
Cheng Tao: Oh, I exercise about three times a week.
Reporter: How often do you shop ?
Cheng Tao: Shop? I shop about... about twice a month.
Section B, lc, Id
Interviewer: Hi, Tina and Bill. Let s start with the first question. How often do you exercise?
Tina: Every day.
Bill: Hardly ever.
Interviewer: How often do you eat vegetables and fruit?
Tina: I eat vegetables and fruit every day.
Bill: I sometimes eat vegetables. But I never eat fruit.
Interviewer: OK. How many hours do you sleep every night?
Tina: Nine.
Bill: Me, too.
Interviewer: How often do you drink milk? Bill: Never. I can’t stand milk.
Tina: Oh, I love milk-I drink it every day.
Interviewer: How often do you eat junk food? Bill: I eat it three or four times a week.
Tina: I guess I eat it two or three times a week.
Interviewer: And how often do you drink coffee?
Bill: Oh, I drink coffee four times a day.
Tina: I never drink coffee.
Interviewer: Well, thank you very much.
Bill/Tina: You’re welcome.
Unit 3 I’m more outgoing than my sister.
Section A, lb
Conversation 1
Boy 1: Is that Sam playing the guitar?
Girl: No, that’s Tom. Sam has longer hair than Tom.
Boy 2: Both Tom and Sam can play the drums, but Sam plays them better than Tom.
Conversation 2
Boy: That’s Tara, isn’t it?
Girl: No, it isn’t. It’s Tina. Tina is taller than
Tara. And she also sings more loudly than Tara.
Conversation 3
Boy: Is that Paul?
Girl: No, that’s Peter. Peter’s heavier than Paul. And Paul’s shorter than Peter.
Section A, 2a, 2b
Interviewer: Tina, do you think you are different from your sister Tara?
Tina: Oh, sure. We look similar but we’re very different.
Interviewer: Really? In what ways are you different?
Tina: Well, I’m more outgoing than Tara. I’m friendlier and funnier, too. And I love sports.
Tara: Yes, she can run faster and jump higher than me.
Interviewer: Who’s more hard-working at school?
Tara: Tina thinks she works harder than me, but I work as hard as Tina. But she’s smarter than me. Tina: Not really. I think I’m lazier than Tara. She always gets up earlier than me.
Section B, lc, Id
Interviewer: Who’s your best friend, Molly?
Molly: Peter.
Interviewer: Why do you like him ?
Molly: Because he likes to do the same things as I do. He’s popular, too, and he’s good at sports. Interviewer: So, is he different from you in any way?
Molly: Well, yes. I like to study. I study harder than Peter. He plays baseball better than me.
Interviewer: OK, I see...
Molly: Oh, and he speaks more loudly than me. I’m a little quieter. But I’d say we’re both pretty outgoing. Interviewer: How about you, Mary? Who’s your best friend?
Mary: My best friend is Lisa.
Interviewer: What do you like about her?
Mary: Well, she’s a good listener, and that’s important to me.
Interviewer: Is she a lot like you?
Mary: Some people say we look similar.
We’re both tall, and we both have long, curly hair. But Lisa is quieter than me. I’m always talking. She’s also smarter. I’m more outgoing.
Unit 4 What’s the best movie theater?
Section A, lb
Conversation 1
Jack: Hi, Anna. Do you want to go to the movies?
Anna: Hi, Jack. Yes, let’s see a movie.
Jack: What’s the best movie theater to go to?
Anna: Town Cinema. It’s the closest to home.
Jack: Yes, but what about the long waiting time to get movie tickets?
Anna: Don’t worry. There are a lot of people working there. You can buy tickets the most quickly at Town
Cinema.
Conversation 2
Ken: Hi, Julie.
Julie: Hi, Ken. How are you?
Ken: Good, thanks. Do you want to watch a movie?
Julie: Sure.
Ken: Is there a good movie theater near here?
Julie: Yes, Screen City. It’s the most popular one near here and it has the best sound.
Ken: Sounds good. Let’s go.
Conversation 3
Barry: Hi, Jill. Do you want to see a movie?
Jill: Hi, Barry. Yes, a great idea.
Barry: Do you know a good movie theater?
Jill: Yes, there’s one not far from here.
Barry: What’s it called?
Jill: It’s called Movie World. It has the biggest screens and the most comfortable seats.
Section A, 2a, 2b
Reporter: What’s the best clothes store in Green City?
Boy: Miller’s is the best. It has the best clothes and you can buy clothes the most cheaply there. Reporter: What do you think about the other stores?
Boy: Well, Blue Moon is in a fun part of town, but it’s the most expensive. And Dream Clothes is worse than Blue Moon. It has the worst service in town. It’s the worst store.
Reporter: OK. What about radio stations?
Boy: 107.9 FM is the best. The DJs choose songs the most carefully. They always play the most interesting music.
Reporter: What about the other radio stations?
Boy: Well, I think 970 AM is pretty bad. It has the worst music.
Reporter: I heard that 97.9 FM is the most popular.
Boy : Yes, it is, but I think they play the most boring songs.
Section B, lc, Id
Girl 1: Wasn’t that a great talent show?
Girl 2: Yeah!
Girl 1: Who did you think was the best act?
Girl 2: Oh, I thought Eliza was the best. She’s an excellent piano player.
Girl 1: Yeah, she’s great. And I thought Steve and his dog were the funniest.
Girl 2: Me, too! I couldn’t stop laughing! And how about Vera? Wasn’t she creative?
Girl 1: Yeah, I’d say she was the most creative act! I don’t know many people who can play the guitar upside down!
Girl 2: Who did you think was the worst?
Girl 1: Oh, Dennis! He was terrible! He kept dropping the balls!
Girl 2: I know!
Girl 1: What did you think of The Math Teachers?
Girl 2: Well, they were the loudest for sure!
Unit 5 Do you want to watch a game show?
Section A, lb
Mark: Hey, Jack, I plan to watch TV tonight. Do you want to join me?
Jack: Sure. What do you want to watch?
Mark: Well, what do you think of talk shows?
Jack: I don’t mind them, but sometimes they can be a bit boring.
Mark: That’s true. Do you want to just watch the news?
Jack: I guess so. Maybe we can watch that new talent show after the news. I usually can’t stand talent shows, but that one is quite funny.
Mark: OK, sure, but the soccer game starts at 5:00 p.m.
Jack: Oh, yeah, I want to watch that game, too.
Section A, 2a, 2b
Sally: Hi, Lin Hui. What are you watching?
Lin Hui: Hey, Sally. I’m watching a really funny sitcom.
Sally: Oh, I don’t like sitcoms. What can you expect to learn from them? I like to watch the news or talk shows.
Lin Hui: Watching sitcoms is a great way to relax! You can learn some great jokes, too.
Sally: Well, I like shows that are more educational. I think even game shows are better than sitcoms. You can try to guess the answers to the questions.
Lin Hui: Then what do you think of soap operas?
Sally: Oh, umm, well, I know you can’t expect to leam much from soap operas, but I have to say I love watching them! I plan to watch Days of Our Past tonight.
Section B, lb, lc
John: What do you want to do today, Mary?
Mary: I want to watch a movie. Are there any good movies showing right now?
John: Hmm, let me look in the newspaper ... How about something exciting, like an action movie or a scary
movie?
Mary: Oh no, I think those movies are so meaningless.
John: Well, most of the movies on right now are action movies or scary movies.
Mary: Oh, maybe we should stay at home and watch TV then. I want to watch something relaxing, like a
game show or a sitcom.
John: Hmm. I don’t really like those kinds of TV shows. I think they’re boring. I like to watch talk shows.
They’re more enjoyable.
Mary: OK, I like talk shows, too. I think they’re wonderful. I like to find out what different people think
about a subject.
John: OK, great. There’s a talk show at 4:00 p.m. Let’s watch that one.
Unit 6 I’m going to study computer science.
Section A, lb
Conversation 1
Boy: Tina, what do you want to be when you grow up?
Tina: Hmm, I think I want to be a computer programmer.
Boy: Wow! Sounds difficult. How are you going to do that?
Tina: I’m going to study computer science.
Conversation 2
Girl: Larry, what do you want to be when you grow up?
Larry: I love basketball, so I want to be a basketball player.
Girl: How are you going to do that ?
Larry: I’m going to practice basketball every day.
Conversation 3
Boy: What do you want to be when you grow up?
Girl: I want to be an engineer.
Boy: I see... but how are you going to do that?
Girl: I’m going to study math really hard.
Conversation 4
Tina: What do you want to be when you grow up?
Boy: I want to be an actor because I want a job that’s fun.
Tina: Cool! How are you going to do that?
Boy: I’m going to take acting lessons.
Section A, 2a, 2b
Girl: What do you want to be when you grow up, Cheng Han?
Cheng Han: I want to be a teacher.
Girl: Are you going to move to Beijing?
Cheng Han: No, I’m going to move to Shanghai.
Girl: And how are you going to become a teacher?
Cheng Han: Well, I’m going to learn how to teach children.
Girl: When are you going to start?
Cheng Han: I’m going to finish high school and college first.
Section B, lc, Id
Kim: Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year, Lucy?
Lucy: Yes, Kim, I did.
Kim: What are you going to do?
Lucy: I’m going to learn to play the piano.
Kim: Cool. How are you going to do that ?
Lucy: I’m going to take piano lessons. How about you?
Kim: Well, my New Year’s resolution is to get good grades.
Lucy: How are you going to do that?
Kim: I’m going to study hard and of course do my homework every day.
Lucy: That sounds good! How about you, Mike? Did you make a resolution?
Mike: I sure did. I’m going to make the soccer team.
Lucy: How are you going to do that?
Mike: I’m going to practice really hard, and this summer, I’m going to go to a soccer camp. I can play soccer every day there.
Unit 7 Will people have robots?
Section A, lb
Boy 1: Do you think people will have robots in their homes in 100 years?
Boy 2: Yes, I do. I saw a robot on TV, and it cleaned the kitchen.
Boy 1: Well, I don’t think people will use money.
Boy 2: Do you think everything will be free?
Boy 1: Yeah, probably.
Boy 2: I think there will be only one country.
Boy 1: Only one country in the world? Will there be world peace?
Boy 2: I hope so.
Boy 1: I think kids won’t go to school. They’ll study at home on computers.
Boy 2: Oh, I disagree.
Boy 1: You do?
Boy 2: Yeah, there will always be schools.
Section A, 2a, 2b
Ms. Steen: OK, now I want to hear everyone’s predictions about the future.
Girl 1: Well, I think there will be more people.
Ms. Steen: More people? OK. What else?
Boy 1: I think that there will be less free time.
Ms. Steen: I hope not!
Girl 2: Well, I think there will be fewer cars.
Ms. Steen: You do?
Girl 2: Yes, people will use the subways more.
Ms. Steen: That’s a great idea. Let s hear another prediction.
Boy 2: There will be less pollution.
Ms. Steen: That will be good for the earth!
Girl 1: I think there will be fewer trees.
And cities will be really big and crowded because there will be a lot more people.
Section B, lc, Id
Conversation 1
Alexis: Hi, I’m Alexis.
Joe: Nice to meet you, Alexis. I’m Joe.
Alexis: Nice to meet you, Joe. Do you live here in Highville?
Joe: Yes, I do. I live in an apartment across the street from here.
Alexis: Oh, really?
Joe: Yes. I work near here, too. I’m a computer programmer.
Alexis: A computer programmer? That sounds interesting.
Joe: Well, actually it’s kind of boring. I do the same thing every day.
Conversation 2
Alexis: Hey, Joe, is that a picture of you?
Joe: Yeah, that was me 10 years ago.
Alexis: So, did you live here in Highville 10 years ago?
Joe: No, I lived with my parents in Greenville. We lived in a house in the country. I went to school here in Highville, though.
Alexis: Really? That’s pretty far from here. How did you get to school?
Joe: Oh, I took the train to school.
Conversation 3
Alexis: So, Joe, what do you think your life will be like in 10 years?
Joe: Oh, I think I’ll be an astronaut.
Alexis: An astronaut? Are you kidding?
Joe: No, I’m serious. I’ll fly rockets to the moon. Maybe I’ll also fly to other planets.
Alexis: Oh, and where will you live?
Joe: I’ll live on a space station.
Unit 8 How do you make a banana milk shake?
Section A, lb
Boy 1: I’m hungry! Let’s make a banana milk shake.
Boy 2: How do you make a banana milk shake?
Boy 1: Well, first peel three bananas.
Boy 2: Three bananas?
Boy 1: Yes. Then cut up the bananas.
Boy 2: OK, I’m finished.
Boy 1: Now put the bananas and ice-cream in the blender. Then pour the milk into the blender. Boy 2: Is this enough milk?
Boy 1: I guess so. Next, turn on the blender. Finally, pour the milk shake into a glass and drink it. Section A, 2a, 2b
Girl 1: Let’s make fruit salad.
Girl 2: OK. Do you have bananas?
Girl 1: Yes, I do. How many bananas do we need?
Girl 2: We need three bananas.
Girl 1: That sounds about right. What else?
Girl 2: Watermelon.
Girl 1: How many watermelons ?
Girl 2: Oh, only one small watermelon. And we need some honey.
Girl 1: How much honey do we need?
Girl 2: Let’s see. Two spoons.
Girl 1: Right. What else?
Girl 2: Apples.
Girll: How many apples do we need?
Girl 2: Two should be enough. And yogurt.
Girl 1: How much yogurt do we need?
Girl 2: A cup. Now what else do we need? Oh, do you have any oranges?
Girl 1: I think so. How many oranges do we need?
Girl 2: Only one. This is going to taste great!
Section B, lc, Id
Girl: How do you make a cheese sandwich?
Boy: Well, first put some butter on a piece of bread.
Girl: How much butter ?
Boy: Oh, about one spoon.
Girl: OK. What else?
Boy: Next, cut up some tomatoes.
Girl: How many tomatoes ?
Boy: Well, maybe one is enough. Put the
tomato on the sandwich. Next, cut up an onion.
Girl: Sounds good. What about the cheese ?
Boy: Next, put some cheese on the sandwich.
Girl: How much cheese ?
Boy: Not too much, but you can put more if you like.
Girl: OK. Is that all?
Boy: Not quite. Then, put some lettuce on the cheese.
Girl: Sounds delicious!
Boy: Finally, put another piece of bread on top.
Girl: Great!
Unit 9 Can you come to my party?
Section A, lb
Sun Ning: Hey, Ted. Can you come to my party on Saturday afternoon?
Ted: I’m sorry, I can’t, Sun Ning. I have to help my parents.
Sun Ning: Too bad. How about you, Jenny? Can you come to my party?
Jenny: I’d love to.
Sun Ning: Tim? What about you?
Tim: When is it?
Sun Ning: Saturday afternoon.
Tim: Oh, no, I can’t. I have to prepare for an exam.
Sun Ning: What about you, Wilson?
Wilson: Sorry, I must go to the doctor.
Sun Ning: Anna, can you come ?
Anna: I can’t, Sun Ning. I might have to meet my friend.
Kay: I can’t either, Sun Ning. I have the flu.
Sun Ning: That’s too bad, Kay. Oh, maybe next time. What a small party!
Section A, 2a, 2b
Conversation 1
Anna: Hi, Jeff! Can you come to my party on Saturday?
Jeff: I’m sorry, I’m not free. I might have to meet my friend on Saturday.
Conversation 2
Anna: Hello, Mary! Can you come to my party on Saturday?
Mary: I’d love to. Do I need to bring anything
Anna: No, I’ll buy all the food and drinks.
Conversation 3
Anna: May, can you come to my party tomorrow?
May: I’m afraid not. I have the flu.
Anna: Oh, that’s too bad. Well, drink lots of hot water and get lots of sleep.
Conversation 4
Anna: Mei Ling, can you come to my party on Saturday?
Mei Ling: Sorry, but I’m not available. I must study for a math test.
Anna: OK. Good luck!
Conversation 5
Anna: Hey, Paul. Can you come to my party on Saturday?
Paul: Sure. It sounds great. When will it start?
Anna: Around 6:00 p.m. See you then.
Paul: See you.
Section B, Id, le
Andy: Hi, Vince?
Vince: Yeah, hi, Andy!
Andy: Vince, can you play tennis with me ?
Vince: Uh, when?
Andy: Today.
Vince: Uh, no, sorry, I can’t. I have to go to the doctor and study for a test today.
Andy: How about tomorrow?
Vince: Sorry, tomorrow I have to play soccer and I have a piano lesson.
Andy: Oh. Well, what are you doing the day after tomorrow?
Vince: I may have to look after my little sister.
Andy: Oh, I see.
Vince: I’m sorry, Andy. I’m really busy this week!
Unit 10 If you go to the party, you’ll have a great time!
Section A, lb Conversation 1
Peter: Hi, John. What will you wear to the party?
John: I think I’ll wear jeans to the party.
Peter: That’s not a good idea. If you do, the teachers won’t let you in.
John: Really?
Peter: Yes.
John: Then I’ll wear my smart trousers.
Peter: Good idea.
Conversation 2
Mary: Hi, Sam. Will you go to the party?
Sam: No, I think I’ll stay at home.
Mary: Oh, why? If you do, you’ll be sorry.
Sam: Yes, I know. But my friends won’t go.
Mary: Well, I’ll go. You can come with me.
Sam: OK.
Conversation 3
Mark: Hey, Alice. Will you take a taxi to the party?
Alice: Hi, Mark. No, I think I’ll take the bus to the party.
Mark: The bus? If you do, you’ll be late.
Alice: Yes, I know. But a taxi is expensive.
Mark: Well. We can take a taxi together.
That’ll be cheaper.
Alice: OK. That’s a great idea.
Conversation 4
Brenda: Hi, Alison. How are you?
Alison: Good, thanks, Brenda. Will you go to the party?
Brenda: Yes. What about you?
Alison: Me, too. And I think I’ll go to the party with Karen and Anna.
Brenda: That’s good. If you do, you’ll have a great time.
Alison: Who will you go with?
Brenda: I don’t know.
Alison: You can come with us if you want.
Brenda: OK, thanks.
Section A, 2a, 2b
Nelly: Hi, Mark. I want to have a class party. Will you help me?
Mark: Sure, Nelly. I can help you. So when shall we have the party?
Nelly: Let’s have it today after class.
Mark: No, today is too early. If we have it today, half the class won’t come.
Nelly: OK, let’s have it tomorrow then.
Mark: Hmm... There’s a test the day after tomorrow. Students will leave early to study for the test. Why not have it on the weekend?
Nelly: OK, let’s have it on Saturday afternoon. We can all meet and watch a video.
Mark: No, I don’t think we should watch a video. Some students will be bored. Let’s play party games. Nelly: OK, good idea. Can you organize the party games?
Mark: Sure, I can do that. And can you make some food for us?
Nelly: Yes, no problem.
Section B, lb, lc
Conversation 1
Agent: The Lions are a great soccer team, you know!
Michael: Oh, I know.
Agent: If you join the Lions, you’ll become a great soccer player.
Michael: I’m sure I will. Will I travel much?
Agent: Sure! If you become a Lion, you’ll travel around the world.
Michael: Sounds great.
Agent: It is. And if you work really hard, you’ll be famous.
Michael: Well, I don’t know.
Conversation 2
Father: You shouldn’t join the Lions right now.
Michael: Why not?
Mother: If you become a soccer player, you’ll never go to college.
Michael: But I really want to play soccer. I want a job I love. I want to be happy.
Father: Of course you want to be happy but there are many other interesting jobs out there. Michael: But it’s my dream to play soccer with the Lions! This is really exciting!
Father: It is exciting. And I know you want to make a lot of money. But money isn’t everything, son. Michael: I know. But if I don’t do this now, I’ll never do it.
Mother: But don’t you want to get an education?
最新人教版八年级英语上册听力材料（共16页）
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Unit 1 Where did you go on vacation?
Section A, lb
Conversation 1
Xiang Hua: Hey, Tina. Where did you go on vacation?
Tina: I went to the mountains with my family.
Xiang Hua: Did everyone have a good time?
Tina: Oh, yes. Everything was excellent. Where did you go, Xiang Hua?
Xiang Hua: I went to New York City.
Conversation 2
Girl: What did you do on vacation, Sally?
Sally: Nothing. I just stayed at home.
Girl: And did you do anything interesting, Bob?
Bob: Yes. I visited my uncle. We went fishing, but we didn’t get any fish.
Conversation 3
Boy: Did you go anywhere on vacation, Tom?
Tom: I went to summer camp.
Boy: Did you go with anyone?
Tom: Yes. I went with my friends. Everyone had a great time.
Section A, 2a, 2b
Conversation 1
Boy: Where did you go on vacation, Grace?
Grace: I went to New York City.
Boy: Oh, really? Did you go with anyone?
Grace: Yes. I went with my mother.
Boy: Did you go to Central Park?
Grace: Yes, I did. It was really nice.
Boy: Did you buy anything special?
Grace: Yes. I bought something for my father.
Boy: Oh, really? What?
Grace: I bought him a hat.
Conversation 2
Girl: Where did you go on vacation, Kevin?
Kevin: I went to the beach.
Girl: Oh, that’s nice. Did you play volleyball?
Kevin: No, I didn’t.
Girl: Well, did you swim?
Kevin: Yes, I did. The water was really warm.
Girl: How was the food?
Kevin: Everything tasted really good!
Girl: Did you meet anyone interesting?
Kevin: Yes. I met some very interesting people.
Conversation 3
Boy: Where did you go on your vacation, Julie?
Julie: I stayed at home.
Boy: Oh. So, did you do anything interesting?
Julie: No, I didn’t.
Boy: Did you study for your tests ?
Julie: Yes, I did.
Boy: Did you go out with anyone ?
Julie: No. No one was here. Everyone was on vacation.
Section B, lc, Id
Girl: Hi, Lisa. How was your vacation?
Lisa: It was great! I went to Hong Kong with my family.
Girl: Really? Wow! Did you do anything special there?
Lisa: Well, we went to a fun park. It was really exciting.
Girl: Did you go shopping?
Lisa: Yeah, I did.
Girl: How were the stores ?
Lisa: Oh, they were very expensive, but I did buy something for my best friend.
Girl: And how were the people? Were they friendly?
Lisa: Yeah, they were really friendly. My parents have some friends there, and we had dinner at their house. Girl: How was the food ?
Lisa: It was delicious. I loved their home cooking.
Girl: Did everyone have a good time?
Lisa: Oh, yes, we did. Everything was excellent.
Unit 2 How often do you exercise?
Section A, lb
Reporter: What do you usually do on weekends?
Girl 1: I sometimes go shopping.
Boy 1: I never go shopping. I usually watch TV.
Boy 2: I always exercise.
Girl 2: I often help with housework.
Reporter: How about you?
Girl 3: I hardly ever watch TV I always read.
Reporter: Oh, why is that?
Girl 3: Oh, I don’t know. I guess I just like books.
Section A, 2a, 2b
Reporter: So, Cheng Tao, how often do you watch TV?
Cheng Tao: Hmm... about twice a week, I guess.
Reporter: Uh-huh. And how often do you read?
Cheng Tao: Oh, I read every day at school!
Reporter: How often do you go to the movies?
Cheng Tao: Uh... let me see... maybe once a month?
Reporter: How often do you exercise?
Cheng Tao: Oh, I exercise about three times a week.
Reporter: How often do you shop ?
Cheng Tao: Shop? I shop about... about twice a month.
Section B, lc, Id
Interviewer: Hi, Tina and Bill. Let s start with the first question. How often do you exercise?
Tina: Every day.
Bill: Hardly ever.
Interviewer: How often do you eat vegetables and fruit?
Tina: I eat vegetables and fruit every day.
Bill: I sometimes eat vegetables. But I never eat fruit.
Interviewer: OK. How many hours do you sleep every night?
Tina: Nine.
Bill: Me, too.
Interviewer: How often do you drink milk? Bill: Never. I can’t stand milk.
Tina: Oh, I love milk-I drink it every day.
Interviewer: How often do you eat junk food? Bill: I eat it three or four times a week.
Tina: I guess I eat it two or three times a week.
Interviewer: And how often do you drink coffee?
Bill: Oh, I drink coffee four times a day.
Tina: I never drink coffee.
Interviewer: Well, thank you very much.
Bill/Tina: You’re welcome.
Unit 3 I’m more outgoing than my sister.
Section A, lb
Conversation 1
Boy 1: Is that Sam playing the guitar?
Girl: No, that’s Tom. Sam has longer hair than Tom.
Boy 2: Both Tom and Sam can play the drums, but Sam plays them better than Tom.
Conversation 2
Boy: That’s Tara, isn’t it?
Girl: No, it isn’t. It’s Tina. Tina is taller than
Tara. And she also sings more loudly than Tara.
Conversation 3
Boy: Is that Paul?
Girl: No, that’s Peter. Peter’s heavier than Paul. And Paul’s shorter than Peter.
Section A, 2a, 2b
Interviewer: Tina, do you think you are different from your sister Tara?
Tina: Oh, sure. We look similar but we’re very different.
Interviewer: Really? In what ways are you different?
Tina: Well, I’m more outgoing than Tara. I’m friendlier and funnier, too. And I love sports.
Tara: Yes, she can run faster and jump higher than me.
Interviewer: Who’s more hard-working at school?
Tara: Tina thinks she works harder than me, but I work as hard as Tina. But she’s smarter than me. Tina: Not really. I think I’m lazier than Tara. She always gets up earlier than me.
Section B, lc, Id
Interviewer: Who’s your best friend, Molly?
Molly: Peter.
Interviewer: Why do you like him ?
Molly: Because he likes to do the same things as I do. He’s popular, too, and he’s good at sports. Interviewer: So, is he different from you in any way?
Molly: Well, yes. I like to study. I study harder than Peter. He plays baseball better than me.
Interviewer: OK, I see...
Molly: Oh, and he speaks more loudly than me. I’m a little quieter. But I’d say we’re both pretty outgoing. Interviewer: How about you, Mary? Who’s your best friend?
Mary: My best friend is Lisa.
Interviewer: What do you like about her?
Mary: Well, she’s a good listener, and that’s important to me.
Interviewer: Is she a lot like you?
Mary: Some people say we look similar.
We’re both tall, and we both have long, curly hair. But Lisa is quieter than me. I’m always talking. She’s also smarter. I’m more outgoing.
Unit 4 What’s the best movie theater?
Section A, lb
Conversation 1
Jack: Hi, Anna. Do you want to go to the movies?
Anna: Hi, Jack. Yes, let’s see a movie.
Jack: What’s the best movie theater to go to?
Anna: Town Cinema. It’s the closest to home.
Jack: Yes, but what about the long waiting time to get movie tickets?
Anna: Don’t worry. There are a lot of people working there. You can buy tickets the most quickly at Town
Cinema.
Conversation 2
Ken: Hi, Julie.
Julie: Hi, Ken. How are you?
Ken: Good, thanks. Do you want to watch a movie?
Julie: Sure.
Ken: Is there a good movie theater near here?
Julie: Yes, Screen City. It’s the most popular one near here and it has the best sound.
Ken: Sounds good. Let’s go.
Conversation 3
Barry: Hi, Jill. Do you want to see a movie?
Jill: Hi, Barry. Yes, a great idea.
Barry: Do you know a good movie theater?
Jill: Yes, there’s one not far from here.
Barry: What’s it called?
Jill: It’s called Movie World. It has the biggest screens and the most comfortable seats.
Section A, 2a, 2b
Reporter: What’s the best clothes store in Green City?
Boy: Miller’s is the best. It has the best clothes and you can buy clothes the most cheaply there. Reporter: What do you think about the other stores?
Boy: Well, Blue Moon is in a fun part of town, but it’s the most expensive. And Dream Clothes is worse than Blue Moon. It has the worst service in town. It’s the worst store.
Reporter: OK. What about radio stations?
Boy: 107.9 FM is the best. The DJs choose songs the most carefully. They always play the most interesting music.
Reporter: What about the other radio stations?
Boy: Well, I think 970 AM is pretty bad. It has the worst music.
Reporter: I heard that 97.9 FM is the most popular.
Boy : Yes, it is, but I think they play the most boring songs.
Section B, lc, Id
Girl 1: Wasn’t that a great talent show?
Girl 2: Yeah!
Girl 1: Who did you think was the best act?
Girl 2: Oh, I thought Eliza was the best. She’s an excellent piano player.
Girl 1: Yeah, she’s great. And I thought Steve and his dog were the funniest.
Girl 2: Me, too! I couldn’t stop laughing! And how about Vera? Wasn’t she creative?
Girl 1: Yeah, I’d say she was the most creative act! I don’t know many people who can play the guitar upside down!
Girl 2: Who did you think was the worst?
Girl 1: Oh, Dennis! He was terrible! He kept dropping the balls!
Girl 2: I know!
Girl 1: What did you think of The Math Teachers?
Girl 2: Well, they were the loudest for sure!
Unit 5 Do you want to watch a game show?
Section A, lb
Mark: Hey, Jack, I plan to watch TV tonight. Do you want to join me?
Jack: Sure. What do you want to watch?
Mark: Well, what do you think of talk shows?
Jack: I don’t mind them, but sometimes they can be a bit boring.
Mark: That’s true. Do you want to just watch the news?
Jack: I guess so. Maybe we can watch that new talent show after the news. I usually can’t stand talent shows, but that one is quite funny.
Mark: OK, sure, but the soccer game starts at 5:00 p.m.
Jack: Oh, yeah, I want to watch that game, too.
Section A, 2a, 2b
Sally: Hi, Lin Hui. What are you watching?
Lin Hui: Hey, Sally. I’m watching a really funny sitcom.
Sally: Oh, I don’t like sitcoms. What can you expect to learn from them? I like to watch the news or talk shows.
Lin Hui: Watching sitcoms is a great way to relax! You can learn some great jokes, too.
Sally: Well, I like shows that are more educational. I think even game shows are better than sitcoms. You can try to guess the answers to the questions.
Lin Hui: Then what do you think of soap operas?
Sally: Oh, umm, well, I know you can’t expect to leam much from soap operas, but I have to say I love watching them! I plan to watch Days of Our Past tonight.
Section B, lb, lc
John: What do you want to do today, Mary?
Mary: I want to watch a movie. Are there any good movies showing right now?
John: Hmm, let me look in the newspaper ... How about something exciting, like an action movie or a scary
movie?
Mary: Oh no, I think those movies are so meaningless.
John: Well, most of the movies on right now are action movies or scary movies.
Mary: Oh, maybe we should stay at home and watch TV then. I want to watch something relaxing, like a
game show or a sitcom.
John: Hmm. I don’t really like those kinds of TV shows. I think they’re boring. I like to watch talk shows.
They’re more enjoyable.
Mary: OK, I like talk shows, too. I think they’re wonderful. I like to find out what different people think
about a subject.
John: OK, great. There’s a talk show at 4:00 p.m. Let’s watch that one.
Unit 6 I’m going to study computer science.
Section A, lb
Conversation 1
Boy: Tina, what do you want to be when you grow up?
Tina: Hmm, I think I want to be a computer programmer.
Boy: Wow! Sounds difficult. How are you going to do that?
Tina: I’m going to study computer science.
Conversation 2
Girl: Larry, what do you want to be when you grow up?
Larry: I love basketball, so I want to be a basketball player.
Girl: How are you going to do that ?
Larry: I’m going to practice basketball every day.
Conversation 3
Boy: What do you want to be when you grow up?
Girl: I want to be an engineer.
Boy: I see... but how are you going to do that?
Girl: I’m going to study math really hard.
Conversation 4
Tina: What do you want to be when you grow up?
Boy: I want to be an actor because I want a job that’s fun.
Tina: Cool! How are you going to do that?
Boy: I’m going to take acting lessons.
Section A, 2a, 2b
Girl: What do you want to be when you grow up, Cheng Han?
Cheng Han: I want to be a teacher.
Girl: Are you going to move to Beijing?
Cheng Han: No, I’m going to move to Shanghai.
Girl: And how are you going to become a teacher?
Cheng Han: Well, I’m going to learn how to teach children.
Girl: When are you going to start?
Cheng Han: I’m going to finish high school and college first.
Section B, lc, Id
Kim: Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year, Lucy?
Lucy: Yes, Kim, I did.
Kim: What are you going to do?
Lucy: I’m going to learn to play the piano.
Kim: Cool. How are you going to do that ?
Lucy: I’m going to take piano lessons. How about you?
Kim: Well, my New Year’s resolution is to get good grades.
Lucy: How are you going to do that?
Kim: I’m going to study hard and of course do my homework every day.
Lucy: That sounds good! How about you, Mike? Did you make a resolution?
Mike: I sure did. I’m going to make the soccer team.
Lucy: How are you going to do that?
Mike: I’m going to practice really hard, and this summer, I’m going to go to a soccer camp. I can play soccer every day there.
Unit 7 Will people have robots?
Section A, lb
Boy 1: Do you think people will have robots in their homes in 100 years?
Boy 2: Yes, I do. I saw a robot on TV, and it cleaned the kitchen.
Boy 1: Well, I don’t think people will use money.
Boy 2: Do you think everything will be free?
Boy 1: Yeah, probably.
Boy 2: I think there will be only one country.
Boy 1: Only one country in the world? Will there be world peace?
Boy 2: I hope so.
Boy 1: I think kids won’t go to school. They’ll study at home on computers.
Boy 2: Oh, I disagree.
Boy 1: You do?
Boy 2: Yeah, there will always be schools.
Section A, 2a, 2b
Ms. Steen: OK, now I want to hear everyone’s predictions about the future.
Girl 1: Well, I think there will be more people.
Ms. Steen: More people? OK. What else?
Boy 1: I think that there will be less free time.
Ms. Steen: I hope not!
Girl 2: Well, I think there will be fewer cars.
Ms. Steen: You do?
Girl 2: Yes, people will use the subways more.
Ms. Steen: That’s a great idea. Let s hear another prediction.
Boy 2: There will be less pollution.
Ms. Steen: That will be good for the earth!
Girl 1: I think there will be fewer trees.
And cities will be really big and crowded because there will be a lot more people.
Section B, lc, Id
Conversation 1
Alexis: Hi, I’m Alexis.
Joe: Nice to meet you, Alexis. I’m Joe.
Alexis: Nice to meet you, Joe. Do you live here in Highville?
Joe: Yes, I do. I live in an apartment across the street from here.
Alexis: Oh, really?
Joe: Yes. I work near here, too. I’m a computer programmer.
Alexis: A computer programmer? That sounds interesting.
Joe: Well, actually it’s kind of boring. I do the same thing every day.
Conversation 2
Alexis: Hey, Joe, is that a picture of you?
Joe: Yeah, that was me 10 years ago.
Alexis: So, did you live here in Highville 10 years ago?
Joe: No, I lived with my parents in Greenville. We lived in a house in the country. I went to school here in Highville, though.
Alexis: Really? That’s pretty far from here. How did you get to school?
Joe: Oh, I took the train to school.
Conversation 3
Alexis: So, Joe, what do you think your life will be like in 10 years?
Joe: Oh, I think I’ll be an astronaut.
Alexis: An astronaut? Are you kidding?
Joe: No, I’m serious. I’ll fly rockets to the moon. Maybe I’ll also fly to other planets.
Alexis: Oh, and where will you live?
Joe: I’ll live on a space station.
Unit 8 How do you make a banana milk shake?
Section A, lb
Boy 1: I’m hungry! Let’s make a banana milk shake.
Boy 2: How do you make a banana milk shake?
Boy 1: Well, first peel three bananas.
Boy 2: Three bananas?
Boy 1: Yes. Then cut up the bananas.
Boy 2: OK, I’m finished.
Boy 1: Now put the bananas and ice-cream in the blender. Then pour the milk into the blender. Boy 2: Is this enough milk?
Boy 1: I guess so. Next, turn on the blender. Finally, pour the milk shake into a glass and drink it. Section A, 2a, 2b
Girl 1: Let’s make fruit salad.
Girl 2: OK. Do you have bananas?
Girl 1: Yes, I do. How many bananas do we need?
Girl 2: We need three bananas.
Girl 1: That sounds about right. What else?
Girl 2: Watermelon.
Girl 1: How many watermelons ?
Girl 2: Oh, only one small watermelon. And we need some honey.
Girl 1: How much honey do we need?
Girl 2: Let’s see. Two spoons.
Girl 1: Right. What else?
Girl 2: Apples.
Girll: How many apples do we need?
Girl 2: Two should be enough. And yogurt.
Girl 1: How much yogurt do we need?
Girl 2: A cup. Now what else do we need? Oh, do you have any oranges?
Girl 1: I think so. How many oranges do we need?
Girl 2: Only one. This is going to taste great!
Section B, lc, Id
Girl: How do you make a cheese sandwich?
Boy: Well, first put some butter on a piece of bread.
Girl: How much butter ?
Boy: Oh, about one spoon.
Girl: OK. What else?
Boy: Next, cut up some tomatoes.
Girl: How many tomatoes ?
Boy: Well, maybe one is enough. Put the
tomato on the sandwich. Next, cut up an onion.
Girl: Sounds good. What about the cheese ?
Boy: Next, put some cheese on the sandwich.
Girl: How much cheese ?
Boy: Not too much, but you can put more if you like.
Girl: OK. Is that all?
Boy: Not quite. Then, put some lettuce on the cheese.
Girl: Sounds delicious!
Boy: Finally, put another piece of bread on top.
Girl: Great!
Unit 9 Can you come to my party?
Section A, lb
Sun Ning: Hey, Ted. Can you come to my party on Saturday afternoon?
Ted: I’m sorry, I can’t, Sun Ning. I have to help my parents.
Sun Ning: Too bad. How about you, Jenny? Can you come to my party?
Jenny: I’d love to.
Sun Ning: Tim? What about you?
Tim: When is it?
Sun Ning: Saturday afternoon.
Tim: Oh, no, I can’t. I have to prepare for an exam.
Sun Ning: What about you, Wilson?
Wilson: Sorry, I must go to the doctor.
Sun Ning: Anna, can you come ?
Anna: I can’t, Sun Ning. I might have to meet my friend.
Kay: I can’t either, Sun Ning. I have the flu.
Sun Ning: That’s too bad, Kay. Oh, maybe next time. What a small party!
Section A, 2a, 2b
Conversation 1
Anna: Hi, Jeff! Can you come to my party on Saturday?
Jeff: I’m sorry, I’m not free. I might have to meet my friend on Saturday.
Conversation 2
Anna: Hello, Mary! Can you come to my party on Saturday?
Mary: I’d love to. Do I need to bring anything
Anna: No, I’ll buy all the food and drinks.
Conversation 3
Anna: May, can you come to my party tomorrow?
May: I’m afraid not. I have the flu.
Anna: Oh, that’s too bad. Well, drink lots of hot water and get lots of sleep.
Conversation 4
Anna: Mei Ling, can you come to my party on Saturday?
Mei Ling: Sorry, but I’m not available. I must study for a math test.
Anna: OK. Good luck!
Conversation 5
Anna: Hey, Paul. Can you come to my party on Saturday?
Paul: Sure. It sounds great. When will it start?
Anna: Around 6:00 p.m. See you then.
Paul: See you.
Section B, Id, le
Andy: Hi, Vince?
Vince: Yeah, hi, Andy!
Andy: Vince, can you play tennis with me ?
Vince: Uh, when?
Andy: Today.
Vince: Uh, no, sorry, I can’t. I have to go to the doctor and study for a test today.
Andy: How about tomorrow?
Vince: Sorry, tomorrow I have to play soccer and I have a piano lesson.
Andy: Oh. Well, what are you doing the day after tomorrow?
Vince: I may have to look after my little sister.
Andy: Oh, I see.
Vince: I’m sorry, Andy. I’m really busy this week!
Unit 10 If you go to the party, you’ll have a great time!
Section A, lb Conversation 1
Peter: Hi, John. What will you wear to the party?
John: I think I’ll wear jeans to the party.
Peter: That’s not a good idea. If you do, the teachers won’t let you in.
John: Really?
Peter: Yes.
John: Then I’ll wear my smart trousers.
Peter: Good idea.
Conversation 2
Mary: Hi, Sam. Will you go to the party?
Sam: No, I think I’ll stay at home.
Mary: Oh, why? If you do, you’ll be sorry.
Sam: Yes, I know. But my friends won’t go.
Mary: Well, I’ll go. You can come with me.
Sam: OK.
Conversation 3
Mark: Hey, Alice. Will you take a taxi to the party?
Alice: Hi, Mark. No, I think I’ll take the bus to the party.
Mark: The bus? If you do, you’ll be late.
Alice: Yes, I know. But a taxi is expensive.
Mark: Well. We can take a taxi together.
That’ll be cheaper.
Alice: OK. That’s a great idea.
Conversation 4
Brenda: Hi, Alison. How are you?
Alison: Good, thanks, Brenda. Will you go to the party?
Brenda: Yes. What about you?
Alison: Me, too. And I think I’ll go to the party with Karen and Anna.
Brenda: That’s good. If you do, you’ll have a great time.
Alison: Who will you go with?
Brenda: I don’t know.
Alison: You can come with us if you want.
Brenda: OK, thanks.
Section A, 2a, 2b
Nelly: Hi, Mark. I want to have a class party. Will you help me?
Mark: Sure, Nelly. I can help you. So when shall we have the party?
Nelly: Let’s have it today after class.
Mark: No, today is too early. If we have it today, half the class won’t come.
Nelly: OK, let’s have it tomorrow then.
Mark: Hmm... There’s a test the day after tomorrow. Students will leave early to study for the test. Why not have it on the weekend?
Nelly: OK, let’s have it on Saturday afternoon. We can all meet and watch a video.
Mark: No, I don’t think we should watch a video. Some students will be bored. Let’s play party games. Nelly: OK, good idea. Can you organize the party games?
Mark: Sure, I can do that. And can you make some food for us?
Nelly: Yes, no problem.
Section B, lb, lc
Conversation 1
Agent: The Lions are a great soccer team, you know!
Michael: Oh, I know.
Agent: If you join the Lions, you’ll become a great soccer player.
Michael: I’m sure I will. Will I travel much?
Agent: Sure! If you become a Lion, you’ll travel around the world.
Michael: Sounds great.
Agent: It is. And if you work really hard, you’ll be famous.
Michael: Well, I don’t know.
Conversation 2
Father: You shouldn’t join the Lions right now.
Michael: Why not?
Mother: If you become a soccer player, you’ll never go to college.
Michael: But I really want to play soccer. I want a job I love. I want to be happy.
Father: Of course you want to be happy but there are many other interesting jobs out there. Michael: But it’s my dream to play soccer with the Lions! This is really exciting!
Father: It is exciting. And I know you want to make a lot of money. But money isn’t everything, son. Michael: I know. But if I don’t do this now, I’ll never do it.
Mother: But don’t you want to get an education?