【单词】
deal [di:l] n.协议
exam [ɪgˈzæm] n.考试
fail [feɪl] v.未能及格，未能达到
guitar [gɪˈtɑ:] n.吉他
instrument [ˈɪnstrəmənt] n.乐器，仪器
musical [ˈmju:zɪkl] adj.音乐的
habit [ˈhæbɪt] n.习惯
get into the habit of… 养成……的习惯
schoolwork [ˈsku:lwɜ:k] n.学生课业，功课
volunteer [ˌvɒlənˈtɪə] n.志愿者
necessary [ˈnesəsəri] adj.必要的，必需的
shame [ʃeɪm] n.可惜，遗憾
instead [ɪnˈsted] adv.代替，而不是
instead of 代替；是……而不是……
community [kəˈmju:nəti] n.社区，社会
knowledge [ˈnɒlɪdʒ] n.知识，学识
point [pɔɪnt] n.（试图表达的）观点，看法
consider [kənˈsɪdə] v.考虑，斟酌
last word 最终决定；最后一句话
come round 造访
reason [ˈri:zn] n.原因，理由
try out 试用；试验
angry [ˈæŋgri] adj.愤怒的，生气的
no longer 不再
be angry with sb 生某人的气
repair [rɪˈpeə] n. &v.修理，修补
truth [tru:θ] n.事实，真相
least [liːst] adj. 最小的；最少的
at least 至少
honest [ˈɒnɪst] adj.诚实的，老实的
apologize [əˈpɒlədʒaɪz] v.认错，道歉
bill [bɪl] n.账单，账款
pocket money 零花钱
【课文】
Unit 1
Activity 1
Dad: What’s that music?
Mum: It’s Tony. He’s playing the guitar.
Dad: He spends a lot of time playing the guitar. Has he done his homework?
Mum: Probably not. But all his friends are learning to play an instrument. He wants to play with them.
Dad: Hmm, I don’t want to stop him enjoying music, but he’s got to study as well. If he doesn’t work hard, he’ll fail his exams.
Mum: Let’s make a deal with him. We’ll pay for guitar lessons if he works hard at school.
Dad: OK, that’s a good idea.
Activity 3
Dad: Tony, you're playing the guitar again. Have you done your homework?
Tony: No, not yet, but I haven't got much. If I start after dinner, I'll finish it before I go to bed. Anyway, you wanted me to learn an instrument.
Dad: I want you to get into the habit of doing your homework as soon as you come home from school. If you start now, you'll finish it before dinner.
Tony: Yes, but I need a rest from schoolwork. I also want to go to the library to do volunteer work.
Dad: So you're not going to do your homework now?
Tony: No, it isn't necessary to do it now. I'll do it later.
Dad: That's a shame. I really don't think you should go to the library so much.
Tony: Why not? I can work in the library and I'm also able to read books there.
Dad: No deal, Tony. If you do ali these other things instead of your homework, you won't have time to study.
Tony: You mean you don't want me to help the community and increase my knowledge of the world?
Dad: That's not the Point. You should consider what the most important thing is. I don't want you to fail your exams.
Tony: But...
Dad: You can't do anything before you finish your homework. I'm sorry, but that's my last word.
Unit 2
Activity 2
Dear Diana,
Last week, my friend David came round with a new computer game and asked to play it on my dad's computer. I was worried, because I should ask my dad before I use his computer. He usas it for his work, and I can only use it for my homework. The reason is that he thinks something will go wrong if I play games on it.
Well, while my dad was out, we decided to try out David's game. We copied it to the computer, and after we finished playing, we took it off the computer. However, when I started the computer again to check if everything was OK, some of my dad's documents were missing. Then, when my dad used the computer last night, he was really angry. He could no longer find the documents anywhere! They were very important.
I did not tell him about the computer game because I did not want him to be angry with me. Now I feel terrible. I am not sure whether a computer repair shop can get the documents back. Should I tell him about the computer game? Should I pay to repair it?
Yours,
Steve
Dear Steve,
Oh, dear! You have made two mistakes. It is bad enough that you used your dad's computer to play games when he told you not to. And it is even worse that you did not tell him about it. If you tell him the truth now, he will be angry with you, but at least you will show that you are honest.
You should apologise to your father. You should also pay the bill to repair the computer. If you offer to give up your pocket money, your father will realise that you are very sorry.
Remember, next time, play football with David and not computer games!
Best wishes,
Diana
Unit 3
Activity 7
Doctor: How can I help you?
Girl: Well, I find it very difficult to get to sleep at night. I go to bed late and I’m usually tired, but then I stay awake for hours.
Doctor: I see. Don’t worry. This is a problem that a lot of teenagers have, because your minds are very active.
Girl: The problem is I fall asleep very late, and in the morning when I have to get up and go to school, I’m too tired!
Doctor: Yes, that’s a problem. And you do need enough sleep when you’re still growing.
Girl: What do you suggest?
Doctor: Make sure you take enough exercise and eat healthy food. And find ways to relax before you go to bed. For example, have a hot shower and a warm drink.
Girl: Is there anything that I shouldn’t do?
Doctor: Well, too much sugar will keep you awake. Don’t watch television or play on the computer before you go to bed. These will keep your mind active. And another thing — it’s important to go to bed early at the same time every night.
Girl: Thanks. I’ll take your advice and try.
Doctor: Good luck!