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9B Unit 1 Reading The voyages of Zheng He Zheng He was a famous Chinese explorer. In 1405 he set off from China on the first of seven great voyages. This was nearly a century before Christopher Columbus first set sail on his journey of discovery to America. His travels were so important that they are still studied today. Zheng He was born in Yunnan in 1371.He rose to become a trusted official of the Yongle Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. The emperor ordered Zheng He to visit and explore the lands outside China. His task was to develop relations and set up trade routes with foreign countries. In a few years, he built a great fleet of ships, the biggest in the world at that time. The ships were known as treasure ships. They were big enough to carry 25,000people as well as very large quantities of goods. From 1405 to 1433, Zheng He went on seven trips and visited South-East Asia, the Middle East and even the east coast of Africa. It seemed that nowhere was too far for him to visit. These voyages allowed China to trade valuable goods like gold, silver and silk. At the end of each voyage, Zheng He returned with many things that were seen in China for the first time, such as a giraffe from Africa. Besides developing trade, the voyages also encouraged the exchange of cultures and technologies. They helped the development of those countries and regions. Zheng He died in 1433 during his last voyage. However, his voyages were such a huge achievement that people still remember him as a pioneer in opening up cultural contacts between different peoples around the world. 1.What do you think ZhengHe was? 2.Whose voyage was later mentioned in the passage? 3.Where did Zheng He go during his seven trips ? 4.What do you think of ZhengHe’s voyages ? 5.Giraffes weren’t first seen in China during Song Dynasty were they? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9B Unit 2 Reading Living in another country My name is Brad Li. I’m here today to tell you about my experience as an exchange student in the United States last year. I must admit that at first America was a big culture shock for me. Many things were strange to me: the language, the food and even the school. I stayed with a host family in a small town. My host parents, Mr and Mrs Hurst, were very kind. They organized a lot of activities for me in my spare time so that I wouldn’t miss home or feel lonely. However, to a certain degree, life in the US was hard to get used to .My main problem was with the language. I failed to understand much in the first few weeks because everyone spoke so fast. Though I soon managed to get used to it, I still had problems because they used a lot of idioms. For example, they often say they are “under the weather” when they are ill. Their everyday English is very different from what we learn in China. Another difference was the food. My host family always had bread, potatoes and salad for meals. I really missed the dumplings, rice and delicious dishes from home. School was a big shock too. They do not require students to wear uniforms, so students can wear almost whatever they like. Some students have strange hairstyles as well. Some students even have pink or purple hair! Anyway, I have many great memories of that year, especially playing in the snow in winter, playing baseball. At Halloween, I went to a party dressed as Harry Porter. At Thanksgiving, we had a big dinner with a huge turkey. It was an exciting year, and it was a valuable education for me. Now I understand more about American culture. My American friends asked me many questions about life in China, and this made me think about my own culture as well. 1.What’s the writer’s purpose of writing the passage ? 2.Brad Li liked having bread, potatoes and salad for meals, didn’t he? 3.How did the writer feel when he arrived the US first? 4.When you’re not feeling well, what will you say? 5.How did the writer go to the party? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9B Unit 3 Reading The world is in danger Our world is in danger. We must do something to protect the environment. But , what are the main problems we face? The greenhouse effect The atmosphere around the Earth is necessary for all living things. It is like the glass of a greenhouse , letting sunlight in and keeping heat from getting out .Without it, the Earth would be the same as the Moon ---cold and lifeless. When we burn fuels such as petrol and coal, we produce a gas called carbon dioxide(CO2). Too much of this gas pollutes the atmosphere , and causes it to keep in too much heat. As a result of the greenhouse effect , the Earth’s temperature is increasing. This causes sea level to rise, and in the future may cause cities to disappear. Cutting down forests Every year, we destroy nature by cutting down huge areas of forests. This makes the greenhouse effect worse because trees take in CO2 and produce oxygen. Cutting down trees also destroys the homes of the animals that live in our forests, and causes the surface of the soil to be easily destroyed by rain. This can result in floods and even more damage to the environment. Bad habits Many of our habits cause pollution. People often use things once and then throw them away, or leave them on the ground as litter. This creates mountains of rubbish and pollutes our land and seas. In order to protect the environment, we need to take proper action. We should be different from many consumers and become “green consumers”. This means that we should only buy and use products friendly to the environment. We should also recycle as many things as we can. We can reuse things for the same purpose as before, or we can use them for new purposes. If we just learn to live in new and different ways, we can make a difference. 1. What problems does the article discuss? 2. What would the Earth be like without the atmosphere? 3 Can trees take in CO2 and produce oxygen? 4. Why need we take proper action and become “green consumers”? 5. We should only buy and use products friendly to the environment, shouldn’t we? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9B Unit 4 Reading Last week in Geography class , we learnt that if all the ice in the North and South Poles melted , sea level around the world would rise , and many cities would be flooded and disappear. It started to worry me. What would happen if our city was badly flooded? Would anyone remain alive? Last night, I dreamt about a great flood: It was nine o’clock in the morning. My bedroom floor was a pool of water, I looked out of the window. Water was everywhere . It covered roads, parks and small houses. Large objects such as coaches and boats, passed by my window. They were floating in the water. I could not just stand there ! I had to do something! I tried to call my dad, but the line was dead . My computer was still working , so I sent him an email. I wrote, “Dad, there’s a flood! What should we do ?” He sent me an email back with said , “Kevin, my boss has given me some work. It’s important to stick with it. I can’t afford to sit around and worry about the flood.” Then I emailed my best friend . “What should we do about the flood ?” I asked. My friend replied, “I have no time to think about the flood . I’m playing computer games ...” I shouted , “The WATER ! Look at the WATER!” But my cries fell on deaf ears. In offices and homes, people just sat and stared at their computer screens. It seemed that they did not want to leave. Computers were more important than the flood. Very soon , the water came into people’s rooms . It poured onto their desks and covered their computers. In surprise, people finally started to notice the flood , but it was too late. Then I awoke. There was no water. I was safe-- for now. 1 If all the ice in the North and South Poles melted , what would happen? 2 What was on the writer’s bedroom floor ? 3 Nowhere was covered with water in the bedroom, was it ? 4 What’s wrong with the line of the father’s ？ 5 Was the writer’s father free ? 6 The writer’s best friend had no time to think about the flood, did he ? 7 What did people do when the writer shouted “Water ...” 8 For the people, which were more important, computers or the flood? 9 Did people notice the flood in time ? 10 How was the writer feel for now? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9B Unit 5 Reading Last year, my parents took me on a very special holiday. My dream was to see some real snow, so during the Christmas holiday, we took our passports and flew over the Pacific to Calgary, Canada. We took a bus to a ski resort in the Canadian Rockies. As the bus climbed through the mountains, we saw the thick snow on the trees. I was dying to get out and play with it! At last, we reached the resort and quickly jumped out of the bus. This was our first experience with snow. We were like little children—we made snowballs, and threw them at one another! Then we checked in at the hotel. We could see the ski slope opposite the hotel. We could not wait to get out and ski. The next day, we put on our ski suits and gloves, took our skis and went outside onto the snow. Wearing skis for the first time made me feel strange. Suddenly I found myself unable to walk! Then we had a skiing lesson with a young couple. Our instructor took us to a gentle slope, and showed us some basic skills. To be honest, that first lesson was not a great success. I kept on falling over, and I had to hold on to a rope to keep my balance. However, the next day, I only fell over a few times, and I managed to do a few rapid runs. I felt pleased with myself, and my instructor told me I was doing much better. Although it was very cold, I spent most of my holiday skiing. I had a wonderful time. It was all over too soon. It was a shame, but we had to leave. I wish my parents would take me back for another wonderful skiing holiday this year. 1.Who took her on a special holiday? 2. We could not wait to get out and ski, could we? 3.Was the first lesson a great success? 4.How many people did she have a skiing lesson with? 5.Why did she keep on falling over? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9B Unit 6 Reading How to lead a balanced life Many students suffer from stress in their daily lives. They are under stress because their lives are not balanced. They focus too much on studying, dealing with peer pressure and worrying about what others think, and not enough on other things. You may wonder whether stress is a serious matter. The answer is “Yes”. You should be aware that stress is a risk to your health. If you want to live a long and healthy life, you need to begin to guard against stress from a young age. Here are some ways to deal with stress and bring balance to your life: *Be positive One way to cancel out stress is through positive thinking. You should always look on the bright side of life, and imagine that you will have a happy and successful future. *Learn to relax Force yourself to take a break from your studies and worries about exams. You can do this by taking a walk , reading a book, going to a concert or seeing a film, or just sitting in a private place and being silent for a moment. *Take up a hobby Learn to paint, take up skating, or start playing a musical instrument. When you are busy with a hobby, you leave all your worries behind. *Take care of your body Stress is your body’s enemy. Taking regular exercise, eating a healthy diet and getting enough sleep are all the things that can help you. *Laugh Sometimes laughter is the best medicine for stress. Seeing a funny film or telling jokes with friends will often cheer you up when you are low. 1.What do many students focus too much on ? 2.Stress isn’t a serious matter , is it? 3.What do you need to do if you want to live a long and healthy life ? 4.Can we take a break by going to a concert or studying? 5.How many ways to deal with stress are mentioned in the article? 9B 9B Unit 1 More practice By West Lake, in the city of Hangzhou, there is a small statue of a traveler. His name was Marco Polo. Marco Polo grew up in the city of Venice, in present-day Italy. In 1271, when he was 17 years old, he set off on a journey to Asia with his father and uncle, and didn’t return home until 24 years later. His travels took him across Asia, along the Silk Road and throughout China. He loved Hangzhou so much that he described it as “the finest city in the world”. When Polo finally returned to Venice, there was a war and he was captured. While he was in prison, he told the stories of his travels to another man there. The man wrote the stories down in a book called The Travels of Marco Polo. Because of the interesting descriptions of Asian life in the book, Polo’s travels soon became well known in Europe. The stories gave many Europeans their first look at the life and culture of the people in Asia. Polo told of many amazing things that were unknown to Europe, such as paper money. He also wrote about China’s development, with its large cities and systems of communication. His book made Europeans more and more interested in the East. It also influenced many other explorers, including Christopher Columbus. Polo died in 1324. His last words were: “ I did not tell half of what I saw.” 1.Who was Marco Polo? . 2.What was Marco Polo famous for? 3.How were Polo’s stories written down? 4.Why did Marco Polo’s stories become so popular? 5.In what ways was China more developed than Europe at that time? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9B Unit 2 More practice Every child in the UK must receive a full-time education until the age of 16.Parents can choose to send their children to a state school, which is free, or to a private school, where a fee is required. The school year is generally divided into three terms. Each term ends in a holiday. The summer holiday is the longest and usually lasts from the middle of July to the beginning of September. Education has two main stages—primary school and secondary school. Primary schools are for students from the age of 5 to 11. The main subjects are Maths, English, History, Geography, Science, Art, Music and PE. Secondary schools are for students from the age of 11 to 16 or 18. The same subjects are taught there, as well as foreign subjects such as foreign languages (usually French, German or Spanish), Technology and Computer Studies, After the age of 16, students can either find a job or continue their studies at a school or college until they are 18. Between the age of 16 and 18, students must choose only three or four subjects to study. At the end of the two years, they must take some important exams. If they do well, they can then go on to study at university. There are over 100 universities in the UK, and the most famous are the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. 1. What kind of education must every child in the UK receive ? 2. How many kinds of schools can parents choose? 3. When is the summer holiday ? 4. What can the students do after the age of 16? 5.How many universities are there in the UK? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9B Unit 3 More practice The journey of a plastic bottle I am a plastic bottle. A week ago, I was on a supermarket shelf. I had a normal life, the same as all my brothers and sisters—other bottles full of water. I felt really happy. Then a tall woman picked me up and put me in her basket! The woman took me home and put me in the fridge. It was cold, but I was soon made friends with the cans and bottles in it. However, only a few hours later, she took me out of the fridge and drank the water inside me. Then she threw me into a dustbin. I have never felt so empty and alone in my life. Earth the next morning, a man took me out of the dustbin. He threw me and the other rubbish into the back of a truck. There were so many horrible smells. Then I was pushed together with the rest of the rubbish. Soon I was completely flat. I cannot believe how thin I became. I slept for a while. When I woke up, I found myself in a terrible place. Everything around me was ugly and had horrible smells. I felt afraid. I kept hoping that I would be moved somewhere else. Then huge trucks came and covered us with a layer of soil. I asked another bottle what would happen to us. He said that we would never leave this horrible crowded place, but would have to stay here for thousands of years. “Why can’t they reuse or recycle us? ”I cried. 1. At the beginning of the story, what was inside the plastic bottle? 2. Where did the woman put the plastic bottle after taking it home? 3. The plastic bottle has felt so empty and alone after the water in it was drunk, hasn’t it? 4. Would the plastic bottles leave the terrible crowded place? 5. What will happen to this plastic bottle? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9B Unit 4 More practice It was a dark day in Canada in 1998 when rain began to fall from the sky. However, this was not ordinary rain, it turned to ice as it fell through the cold air . It rained for six days, and as much as then centimeters of ice collected on roads ,trees and power lines. On 5th January ,the people of Montreal woke up to find they had no electricity in their homes. .It was dark and cold. The roads were covered in ice, so it was very dangerous to walk or drive anywhere. Families had to stay inside and burn wood to keep warm .They expected the power to come back on at any time. However, the ice kept falling . It caused branches and whole trees to fall down. More power lines fell down , and the roads became even more dangerous. By the third day, many families had no food to eat .it was a difficult time. The army sent over 14,000 soldiers to help. Finally, after six days ,the ice storm stopped, but the trouble was not over. The huge amount of ice made the whole area very dangerous. As the ice started to melt, it fell from the roofs of buildings and trees like knives .Most of the power lines were so badly damaged that they could not be repaired. Some families had no electricity for a whole month .Many homes were damaged and many people, especially farmers, lost their businesses. The people of Canada will never forget how terrible nature can be. Everyone hopes that there will never be anther ice storm like the one in 1998. 1. Why was the storm in 1998 unusual in Canada ? 2. What problem did the ice storm cause? 3 Did the trouble end when the ice storm stopped？Why or why not? 4 How long did the storm last? 5 What problem did the ice to melt cause ? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9B Unit 5 More practice The Olympic Games have a long history.They began in Greece and lasted for over a thousand years,until 394 AD. The ancient Olympic Games were very different from the Olympics we have today, In ancient times,only the Greeks took part in the Olympics, and women were not allowed to join or even watch them. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens,Greece in 1896.Every four years,athletes from all over the world take part in different sports at the Olympics.Many of these athletes are women. A large group of athletes at the Olympics takes part in track and field events. Track events, such as running,test a person’s speed.Field events,such as the high jump,long jump and shot put, test how high or far someone can jump or throw an object. One of the most exciting events in the Olympics is the 100-meter race.More than one hundred years ago,the world record for the men’s 100-meter race was 10.6 seconds. However,athletes have run faster and faster over the years.In 1960, the record was 10 seconds. Then at the 2008 Beijing Olympics,the record was set at 9.69 seconds. The Olympic motto “Faster,Higher,Stronger” is what the Olympics are all about. 1. What are the differences between the ancient and modern Olympics ? 2 What is the difference between track events and field events ? 3 One of the most exciting events in the Olympics is the 100--metre race , isn’t it ? 4 Were the second modern Olympics held in Athens , Greece in 1896 ? 5 What does the writer think the Olympics are all about ? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9B Unit 6 More practice Growing up Puberty is the stage of life when young people leave childhood and head into adulthood. It is a difficult process for teenagers because it has an effect on both their minds and bodies. They need to understand what is going on with their bodies, how to deal with those changes and how to start taking responsibility for themselves. A young person may begin puberty at 8, while another may not start puberty until 14 or 15. In general, girls start puberty two years before boys do. For both girls and boys, it is usually complete by the age of 18. During these years, the body develops in many ways. Feelings can also change quickly. Teenager boys at this stage often begin to take unnecessary risks. Their focus is on having fun and being accepted by others. They need to think before they act and make good decisions for themselves. A girl’s personality often does not develop in the same way as a boy’s. Teenage girls sometimes lose confidence in themselves. They are no longer certain about their own feelings. Yet they are usually afraid to tell their parents or teachers about their problems. For this reason, teenage girls should be encouraged to discuss things with trusted adults. Parents, schools and communities can do a lot to care for and help young people. It is everyone’s responsibility to make sure that young people grow into healthy adults. 1.What are some differences between puberty in boys and in girls? 2. A girl’s personality doesn’t develop in the same way as a boy’s, does it? 3.Why should teenage boys learn to make puberty in boys and in girls? 4.Do girls start puberty as the same age as boys? 5.Why should teenage girls be encouraged to discuss things with trusted adults? 本文来源：https://www.wddqw.com/doc/0226c2df4593daef5ef7ba0d4a7302768e996fe9.html