鲁教版英语八年级下册课文翻译及挖空练习.docx

1、鲁教版英语八年级下册课文翻译及挖空练习U1AMo YanChinese writer Mo Yan has won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature! Mo is the first Chinese who won the prize. When he heard the news，Mo said he never expected to win the prize, as there were so many good writers all over the world.MoYan is the writers pen name. His real na

2、me is Guan Moye.He was born into a farmers family in Gaomi, Shandong, in February 1955. When he was 12, he dropped out of school and started to work, first in his village and later in a factory.Little Moye enjoyed reading. But at that time,there were only a few books available in his village. He had

3、 to try every means to find books to read.With no more books at hand, he started reading a Chinese dictionary. He read it so many times that he found several mistakes in it.In 1976,he joined the army.During that time, he began to study liberature and write stories. His first short story was publishe

4、d in 1981.He became famous in 1987 when his novel Red Sorghum was made into a film by the famous director Zhang Yimou. He also won the 18th Mao Dun Literature Prize in 2011 for his novel Frog.MoYan is a famous writer in the world now.More and more people are becoming interested in his works. U1B Fry

5、deryk Chopin Fryderyk Chopin was a famous pianist and music writer. Today many piano music lovers still listen to his famous works such as Minute Waltz. He was born on March 1, 1810 in a small village in Poland. Everyone in Chopins family was a musician. His father played the violin, and his mother

6、and sister played the piano. His family moved to Wa rsaw when Chopin was seven months old. When he was 6 years old, he started to take piano lessons. Soon he played even better than his teacher. At that time, he also started to write music, and began to give concerts when he was only seven! In 1825,

7、 when he was 15 years old, people said he was the best pianist in Warsaw. They called him the poet of the piano because his music could touch the hearts of his listeners. In his later years, he enjoyed playing at his apartment for a few friends more than giving big concerts. Chopin became seriously

8、ill when he was only 25 and continued to have bad health into his old age. In his last years, he was very weak but kept on writing music until he died in 1849. The world lost a musical talent, but his spirit continues to live in his works today. U2AAlone among strangers: Dealing with a difficult sit

9、uationIt was Friday night and I could hear loud music and people talking as I walked through the door. My friend saw me and came over. “Hey, Ben! Thanks for coming to my party.” he said. “Thanks for inviting me. It looks like a great party,” I replied. But I had a secret feeling of fear. I realized

10、that I didnt know anyone there. I moved towards the drinks table and got a drink. Then I nervously stood in a corner, not quite sure what to do. Finally, I turned to the person next to me and introduced myself. “Hi,” I said. “My names Ben.” “Hi, Im Tania,” the person replied shyly. Then there was a

11、long silence as I kept trying to think about what to say next. I felt more and more nervous and other person was looking uncomfortable, too. In the end, all I could say was, “Well, it was nice meeting you.” And I quickly walked away. I felt so embarrassed that I left the party. Ben isnt the only per

12、son that has experienced this situation. Something similar has probably happened to most of us before. Its natural to feel unsure of ourselves when starting conversations with strangers. A good starting paint is to ask the person questions about himself or herself, or talk about something you both l

13、ike such as football or pop music. This can make social situations more relaxed. Then youll be glad you went to the party.U2BIntroduction to “small talk” Small talk is relaxed dialog that helps people pass the time when they meet others. Empty silences often make us feel nervous so this is a way of

14、filling those periods. In English, people often say it “breaks the ice”. You can make small talk when waiting inline at airport or bus stop. Though the things we talk about are not usually important, small talk itself is. It makes others feel relaxed and it passes time nicely. For some, small talk i

15、s a common form of communication. Business travelers, for example, always meet new people and usually make small talk before discussing serious business. They might be asked about how they got to the meeting or if their hotel is comfortable. Workers in shops or restaurants also find small talk helpf

16、ul when they are serving customers. People make small talk in almost every country. What they say may be very different, but the basic rules of small talk are often the same. In most cultures, it is important to smile and keep the conversation light and humorous. Making other people smile can make t

17、hem feel relaxed. Things we should discuss can also depend on culture. In China, we can ask people if they are married or whether they have children. However, many western people think these are private subject, so they should be avoided. Also, the common Chinese greeting “Have you eaten yet?” would

18、 seem strange to an English-speaking person. Therefore, we should usually discuss “safe” subjects like the weather, which is common in many cultures. People in England often talk about the weather, probably because it changes so much. However, the most important thing is to give the other person a c

19、hance to speak and listen to what they have to say. U3ATravel Spotlight: ParisFor your next vacation ,why not consider visiting Paris. Paris is the capital of France and is one of the liveliest cities in Europe . It doesnt have any beaches or mountains,but there are still many things to do there. Fo

20、r example,it has some fantastic sights, including the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most famous churches in the world.Traveling around Paris by taxi costs a lot of money, but its usually convenient to take the underground train to most places. In general, though, France is quite

21、an expensive place. One thing that is not expensive in France, however, is the wine!Most people in France have learned English. But many people dont like to speak English,especially in Paris. So unless you speak French yourself, its best to travel with someone who can translate things for you.U3BId

22、love to sail across the PacificWe all dream about things that we would like to do we hope to achieve in the future. But are everybodys dreams the same Here are some of the findings of a survey about hopes and dreams, in which thousands of students across China took part in it.What are the hopes of t

23、eenagersWe received several different answers to the question: what would you like to do after finishing your education I t seems some students would like to start work as soon as possible, so that they can help provide better lives for their parents. Other students hope to continue studying after f

24、inishing school and to go to university. Although money is important, many teenagers said they want to do jobs they enjoy. According to the survey, the most popular choice of job is computer programming.What are the dreams of teenagersTeenagers have all kinds of dreams. Some are more realistic than

25、others. For example, many students said they would like to be volunteers if Beijing could hold the World Cup, maybe working as translators or tour guides. And quite a few said they dream of going to the moon one day.According to the survey, less realistic dreams are also common, but many students re

26、ported that they were willing to work hard to achieve their dreams. Quite a few dream of becoming famous, perhaps famous sports people or singers. Some said theyd like to go on exciting trips; one students said shed love to sail across the Pacific Ocean. And then there are dreams that are impossible

27、; three students said theyd like to be able to fly!Conclusion It was clear from the survey that teenagers have similar hopes. It seems that most students hope to have a good education and find a good job. On the other hand, students dream of very different things: good things, and even crazy things.

28、 It is very important to dream, so hold on your dreams; one day they may just come true.U4AHow I Learned to Learn EnglishLast year,I did not like my English class.Every class was like a bad dream.The teacher spoke so quickly that I did not understand her most of the time. I was afraid to ask questio

29、ns because of my pronunciation . So I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with this exciting and funny movie! So then I began to watch other English movies as well.Although I could not understand everything the

30、characters said, their body language and the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning. I also realized I could get the meaning by listening for just the key words. My pronunciation also improved by listening to the interesting conversations in English movies. I discovered that listeni

31、ng to something interesting is the secret to language learning. I also learned useful sentences like “Its a piece of cake” or “It serves you right.” I did not understand these sentences at first. But because I wanted to understand the story, I looked up the words in a dictionary.Now I really enjoy m

32、y English class. I want to learn new words and more grammar. Then I can have a better understanding of English movies.U4BHow Can You Become a Successful Learner?Everyone is born with the ability to learn.But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits.Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in commonCreating an interest in what they learn Studies show that if you are interested in something,your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay att ention to it for a long time.Good learners oft