外研版九年级英语下册(课文及对话)

Module 1 Unit One The flight was late.

Lingling: Welcome back, everyone!

Betty: Hi Lingling! How was your holiday?

Lingling: Not bad! I went to Henan Province. But the trip back was very long. The train was full of people, and I had to stand for over six hours.

Betty: Bad luck. Where's Tony?

Daming: He's staying with his family in the UK, and flying back tomorrow. The flights were late today.

Betty: Why is travel so difficult in winter?

Lingling: Well, it's the busiest season in China because of Spring Festival. Where did you go, Daming?

Daming: We flew to Hong Kong—and the flight was late! But we took the boat to Landau Island and went to Disneyland.

Lingling: How about you, Betty?

Betty: We had quite a good time in Beijing. We went sightseeing by bus and by taxi. And last weekend, we took a tour by coach to the Summer Palace and went for a long walk.

Daming: And now, better get back to work ... We've got exams at the end of the term.

Betty: Yes, but there are plenty of fun things to do this term ... the school trip ...

Lingling: ... and the school leavers' party ...

Daming: ... the visit to the English-speaking theatre in Beijing ...

Lingling: And our trip to Los Angeles! We'll have a great time!

Unit Two Excuse Me. You're Sitting in My Seat!

The train to Beijing! Lin often dreamed about the train, and about going to the capital. Now it was in front of him, to set off soon. He looked at his brother. "Don't forget where you come from, little brother," Jin said. "And watch your bags carefully."

Lin nodded, unable to speak. This was his first long trip by train at the start of his new life, leaving his village and his home for the last 16 years.

He held Jin in his arms. With tears in his eyes, Jin pushed Lin away. "Go, brother. Write to us as soon as you get there, OK?"

Lin jumped onto the train. There were people and bags everywhere. He pushed past them towards his seat.

A young man was sitting in Lin's seat. He was wearing jeans and a very smart jacket, and was smoking a cigarette.

What should he do? Six pairs of eyes looked at Lin, while the man looked out of the window.

"Sir, you're sitting in my seat," Lin said, with a nervous smile. The other people watched with interest.

The man didn't turn to look at Lin, but just looked out of the window. "Excuse me. I have a ticket with the number of the seat you're sitting in!" Lin said in a stronger voice.

"I also have a ticket with that number—though it is in another car. Besides, I was here first," said the man, without moving his head. Though he was sitting, he looked very tall and strong.

Lin looked at the other passengers for help. "But ... " he started to say.

"But what?" The man turned and looked at Lin. "I'm not moving."

Finally a man wearing glasses spoke in a loud voice. "This young man has the right ticket for that seat. You should move."

Lin felt brave. "See? Please move. I've got a long way to go."

"How long?" the young man asked.

"To the last stop, Beijing."

"I'm getting off before you. Then you can have my seat. "

"Where is that?" asked Lin.

"Hangzhou."

Lin thought Hangzhou was far away.

"It's seven hours away from here," the man with glasses said. "Even if it's only 10 minutes, you should move."

Slowly the young man stood up, dropped his cigarette on the floor, and disappeared down the train.

Module 2 Unit One It was great to see her again.

Betty: Hey, Tony! How was the UK?

Tony: Guess what! I saw Sally in London.

Lingling: My pen friend Sally?

Tony: Yes, Sally, the girl who visited us last year and played in the orchestra.

Lingling: Oh, that's fantastic! How is she?

Tony: She's fine. It was great to see her again. I really like her.

Betty: Did you do anything interesting while you were there? Did you visit her school?

Tony: Yes, I did. She took me there herself.

Betty: What's it like?

Tony: Here you are! These are some photos of Park School. I took them myself.

Lingling: Let's have a look.

Tony: It isn't as big as ours. It's only got about 700 pupils.

Lingling: And how many pupils are there in a class?

Tony: Thirty.

Lingling: Wow! Tony: Most classes have got a computer and Internet. And there are a few science laboratories, and a large library. And there's a swimming pool and a huge sports ground.

Lingling: But Sally likes music.

Tony: Well, there's a music room, too. And they have a hall for concerts. Lingling: Which school is better, our school or Park School?

Tony: Both schools are very nice. And neither school has anything the other hasn't got. But ...

Betty: But what ...?

Tony: ... but I prefer our school!

Daming: I bet we're even better than Park School at English!

Lingling: Well, anyway, we're all going to get top grades for English! Unit Two What’s the best thing about school?

My School Life

My name is Sally Maxwell, and I'm 15. I've been at Park School, London since I was 11. If I pass my exams next year, I'll stay here until I'm 18.

Park School is a secondary school, about 20 minutes by bike away from home. Before I came here, I went to primary school, near my home. I started primary school when I was five and stayed there for six years.

The schoolday is from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. We spend the first 10 minutes in our classroom while our teacher checks which pupils are present or absent. Then everyone goes to the main hall. There our head teacher makes a speech and tells us any news about the school. Lessons begin at 9:05 and last for an hour. We have a break at 11:05 until 11:20, then another lesson, then lunch for an hour. We have two more lessons before school finishes. This year I have 11 subjects: maths, biology, chemistry, French, history, geography, music and IT, PHSE, ADT and PE (these stand for Information Technology; Personal Health and Safety Education; Art, Design and

Technology and Physical Education). Fortunately, we don't have exams in every subject. PHSE is about the dangers of drugs and smoking, among other things. In ADT we also do things like learning to cook as well as drawing and design. Some people can do Italian and Spanish instead of French, but no one is learning Chinese ... yet! PE involves physical exercise, basketball, training in the gym and swimming—we're really lucky to have a swimming pool.

I took exams when I was 7, 10, and 14 years old. Next year I take my exams in eight subjects, and then I can do between three and five subjects for the exams in my final year.

We have a large sports ground where we play football, tennis and do athletics both during and after school hours. After-school activities, such as sports clubs and language societies are popular, too. During the school year there are usually visits to museums and galleries, and to camps for activities, such as climbing and cycling in the country. There are parties and discos and a sports day, and the school play is a really important event. Once a term, there is a parents' meeting, so our parents and teachers can talk about our progress.

What's the best thing about school? English, history, music ... and my friends. What's the worst thing? Homework ... and exams!

Module 3 Unit One People are healthier today. Betty's mum: It's getting late, Betty.

Betty: Nearly finished! I'm doing a composition: Is life today better or worse than it was 50 years ago?

Betty's mum: And what do you think?

Betty: I think it's better. The most important difference is that people are healthier today, and they live longer than they did in the past. Betty's mum: That's true. The advantage is that we know more about medicine today. We're better at preventing illness. But people don't eat as well as in the past, and don't take as much exercise as they did.

Betty: I suppose that's because public transport is much better today. Betty's mum: Yes, I agree. People walk or use their bikes less, and they're lazier. Faster transport also makes more pollution. And that makes life more dangerous and less healthy.

Betty: What about work? People don't have to work as hard as they worked 50 years ago.

Betty's mum: Yes, but no one ever says they have too much free time! I also think schoolchildren today work harder than we ever did.

Betty: Yes, but I really want to do my best.

Betty's mum: Why don't you ask Mrs Li downstairs? She's seen how life has changed.

Betty: That's a good idea. Talking of free time, don't forget I'm going on the school trip next month, and the theatre visit.

Betty's mum: Good! You'll be more relaxed and less nervous before your exams.

Unit Two We weren’t very rich, but we were happy.

Life in the Past

Mrs Li is over 70 years old, and has lived in Beijing all her life. I asked her about life today and in the past.

Tell me about your parents, brothers and sisters.

My parents, my sister and three brothers lived in a small house beside a restaurant. We weren't very rich, but we were happy. My sister was the eldest child and she left school when she was only 12 to help my mother at home.

Families have changed a lot since I was young. They were much bigger in those days. Most of my friends had lots of brothers and sisters. Today most people only have one child!

Did your parents have jobs?

My father went out to work. He was a factory worker, and he often worked 12 hours a day. My mum wanted to work. She was a teacher before she met my father. Looking after us was a full-time job, so she stayed at home. Today it's normal for married women to go out to work, but it was less common in the past. My father had the same job the whole of his working life. These days people change their jobs much more often.

What was life like at home?

Well, I remember the family meals, three times a day. My mother was always cooking for us. We weren't rich but we ate enough. And the food was always freshly cooked—my mother never bought ready-made food as people do today, so it was much better for us. And of course we didn't have television, so we played games together and read a lot. I helped my younger brother with his homework in the evenings.

Where did you meet your husband?

I first met him 60 years ago. I was carrying some heavy bags on my bike and I fell off! He stopped and picked up my bags. My parents liked him, and thought he came from a good family so we got married a year later. I was only 19. These days most couples meet at work, and they just hope their parents will be happy for them if they marry.

Has Beijing changed?

Yes, there are lots more buildings and so much more traffic! I can't believe the number of cars on the streets. But I suppose it's the same everywhere. And I walk less these days and take the bus more.

And do you think life is better today?

Well, I think so. I'm healthier than I've ever been. We live longer and we eat better. One day I'll be talking to your own grandchildren!

Module 4 Unit One I really like these shoes. Lingling: I'm really looking forward to the Shakespeare play.

Betty: Me too! And the school trip to the Great Wall.

Lingling: Yes, but I need a thick jacket, and some warm gloves and socks. Betty: In May?

Lingling: I get really cold.

Betty: OK. Let's go shopping!

Lingling: How about that new shopping centre in Wangfujing? You know, turn left and go along Wangfujing, and it's on the right.

Betty: Sure. We'll go by bus, OK? And have you decided what to wear to the school leavers' party?

Lingling: I've got a really nice long dress. What about you?

Betty: I'll probably wear a dress, too, but I need some shoes. OK, I'll meet you in front of school at two o'clock this afternoon.

(Later.)

Betty: How about this jacket?

Lingling: It's the right size but it's a bit bright.

Betty: Let's see if they have one in blue. Where's the shop assistant? Lingling: It's that girl with long hair over there. Excuse me!

Shop assistant: Can I help you?

Betty: Yes, do you have this jacket in blue?

Shop assistant: No, I don't think so. But we've got some overcoats over here. Come this way.

Betty: No, she doesn't want an overcoat.

Lingling: Hey, I really like these shoes!

Betty: Oh, take a look at that amazing skirt!

Lingling: I think we're going to be here for some time.

Unit Two What helps you choose the clothes you like?

Looking Cool.

What do you look for when you go shopping for clothes? Do you choose something fashionable ... or comfortable? Do you like to look different? Or do you wear the same clothes as your friends? Do you go for this year's colours? Is it the logo—the company symbol—that catches your attention? Or maybe film stars are wearing these clothes? What helps you choose the clothes you like?

Everyone spends money on clothes, and everyone has their personal look. The best-known clothing companies sell their "designer" clothes all over the world. But the number of these big name companies is in fact very small, and the clothes they make are more expensive than the clothes made by less well-known companies. Many people even prefer them to cheaper clothes. Why?.

Many young people today care about the way they look. They often buy "designer" clothes because they think they look cool. Then the less well-known companies make clothes which look the same. But they don't sell as well because they don't have the logo..

People also think designer clothes are better made. For example, many people think the right running shoes will make you run faster or play better. Of course, this is not always true. It's the training—not the trainers—that improves your speed or your score. But that's not the point. People believe that it's true ... and then buy the shoes. The big companies only want to make a lot of money..

Above all, designer clothes are more popular because of clever advertising. All of the international companies spend millions of dollars every year to make us buy their clothes. And they succeed!

Most people dress in a way that shows off their personality. But if some of us buy expensive clothes just to look cool, what does that say about us? Maybe it's just clever advertising.

So next weekend, think about the clothes you put on. What's the logo on your trainers? Who made your jeans? And how many of your friends wear the same clothes as you do? And then think that maybe some of us could spend our money better.

Unit Three Language in use

Selling Without Advertisements

1. Advertisements are everywhere! They're on the radio and TV, in newspapers and magazines, on buses and buildings. They're on websites and mobile phones. Companies give their products to film stars, pop stars and sports stars to wear or use so that fans will buy them in order to copy the stars.

2. Advertisements have become so common that they aren't working any more. We don't like advertisements, so we try not to see them. We turn off the ads on our computers, we refuse to watch them on TV, or read them in magazines. We no longer notice the posters all around us. We don't copy the stars because we know they don't really like the things they advertise.

3. This means that advertising companies need a new way to sell. They can't make their products "cool" by advertising. Advertisements aren't cool, and teenagers won't buy the things in ads just because the ads say they are fashionable. The latest way to advertise is not to advertise.

4. Instead of using stars, companies are using teenagers. They pay them to tell their friends about new products. Teenagers don't want to dress like everyone else and buy the things that everyone else has. They want to look different and create their own style. Teenagers don't think it's cool to copy the stars or buy things they've seen in ads.

5. Getting people to talk about products is the best way to advertise. When teenagers talk about products, their friends become interested and want to buy them. When "cool" teenagers wear clothes, they make them fashionable, so their friends want to wear them, too.