People's Education Press English Unit 1~6 in the eighth grade volume GRAMMAR FOCUS and translation

People's Education Press New Target English Text Translation for Units 1-12 for Grade 8

Unit 1

SECTION A

Picture Weekend You What do you usually do? I often go to the movies.

1c What does she do at the weekend? She often goes to the movies.

2a How often do you watch TV? Twice a week.

2c How often do you watch TV? I watch TV every day. What's your favorite show? "Animal World". How often do you watch it?

Grammar Focus What do you usually do on the weekends? I usually play football. What do they do on the weekend? They often go to the movies. What does he do on the weekend? He sometimes watches TV. How often do you shop? I shop once a month. How often does Cheng watch TV? He watches TV twice a week.

What do 3 Green Middle School students do? Most students exercise three or four times a week. Some students exercise once or twice a week. Some students are very active and exercise every day. As for homework, most students do homework every day. Some students do homework three or four times a week. No student does homework once or twice a week. The results regarding "watching TV" are interesting. Some students watch television once or twice a week, and some watch television three or four times a week. But most students watch TV every day.

4Who is the best English student? What can you do to improve your English? How often do you read English books? I read English books twice a week.

SECTION B

1a Junk food Milk Fruits Vegetables Sleep Coffee

1b Liu Fang, how often do you drink milk? I drink milk every day. Do you like milk? Don't like it, but my mom wants me to drink it. She said milk was good for my health.

2c How often do you exercise? I exercise every day. How often do you...?

3a …but I am very healthy. I exercise every day, usually when I get home from school, and my eating habits are very good. I try to eat as many vegetables as possible. I eat fruit every day and drink milk every day. I never drink coffee. Of course, I also like junk food and I eat it two or three times a week. Oh, and I get nine hours of sleep every night. So you see, I love my body. My healthy lifestyle helps me achieve good results. Good food plus exercise help me study better.

3b I think I am a little unhealthy. I barely exercise. I eat vegetables twice a week but I never eat fruit. And I don't like drinking milk. spit! I love junk food and eat it three to four times a week. I also like drinking coffee. So maybe I'm not very healthy even though I have a healthy habit. I sleep nine hours every night.

4 How often do you eat vegetables? What kind of exercise do you do? Maria exercises every day. She likes to play...

SELF CHECK

1 My mother wants me to get up at six o'clock to play table tennis with her. Grandpa is very healthy because he exercises every day. Plenty of vegetables help you stay healthy. You must eat as little meat as possible. Do you have a healthy lifestyle?

Just for fun Are you healthy? Oh, I'm healthy. What's your favorite sport? I like playing basketball. Wow!

Unit 2

SECTION A

Picture What’s wrong? I have a cold. What's wrong? I have a stomachache. I have back pain.

1c What’s wrong? I have a sore throat.

2a 1. Fever - d. Drink more water 2. Sore throat - b. Hot tea with honey

3. Stomach pain - a. Lie down and rest 4. Toothache - c. See the dentist

2c What’s wrong? I have a toothache. Maybe you should go to the dentist. Good idea.

Grammar Focus I have a headache. You should go to bed. I have a stomachache. He shouldn't eat. She has a toothache.

She should see a dentist.

What’s wrong with 3a? I feel uncomfortable. I have a cold. When did it start? About two days ago. Oh, that's too bad. You should take a break. Yes, I thought so too. I hope you get better soon.

4What’s wrong? Is your throat sore? No, I don't feel pain. Do you have a headache? Yes, I have a headache. You should lie down and take a rest.

SECTION B

1a Tired; tired; hungry; thirsty; nervous; stressed 1b Eat an apple. Go to bed early. Drink some water. Listen to music

2c What's wrong with Gina? She is tired. Oh, she should go to bed early. She shouldn't go to the party.

3a Healthy lifestyle, the Chinese way

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that we need a balance of yin and yang foods to stay healthy. For example, do you often have no energy and feel tired? This may be because you eat too many negative foods, and you should eat foods with higher positive levels, like beef. Eating dangshen and astragalus is also beneficial in this regard. But those who are too nervous and irritable may eat too many positive foods, and Chinese medicine believes they should eat more negative foods, like tofu. Traditional Chinese medicine is now very popular in many Western countries. Having a healthy lifestyle is easy, but eating a balanced diet is important.

3bEveryone gets tired from time to time. You should not go out at night when you are tired. You should go to bed early some nights, and you should exercise to stay healthy. You should also eat fruits and other healthy foods. You should not study when you are tired.

4I have a toothache. I'm nervous. I can't sleep. I'm hungry. My back hurts. I have a cold. I have a headache. I'm tired.

SELF CHECK

1 I think eight hours of sleep a night is important. The doctor can prescribe medication for you. take it easy. That's not healthy. I have a toothache. I need to see a dentist. Eat a balanced diet to stay healthy.

2 Oh, I hope you like my school in New York. I like your school in Beijing, but I don't feel very good now. I was tired and had a bad headache. I was nervous because my Mandarin was not improving. I study late every night, sometimes until 2 o'clock midnight, but I don't think I have improved. I definitely need some conversation practice! I think I have a cold too. Oh my gosh! But the host family is really nice. Yesterday they... Dear Sally: I'm sorry to hear that you're not feeling well. I think you should...

Just for fun Icy, what's wrong with you? I'm so nervous.

Unit 3

SECTION A

Picture What are you going to do on vacation? I'm going to babysit my sister.

1c What is she going to do during the holidays? She was going to take care of her sister.

2c Li Chen, what are you planning to do during your vacation? I'm going camping. That sounds good. Who are you going with? I'm going to go with my parents.

Grammar Focus What are you going to do during the holidays? I'm going to visit my grandma. What will she do during the holidays? She is going camping. What will they do during the holidays? They want to relax at home. When do you plan to go? I'm going on Monday. When does he plan to go? He will go on the 12th. When are they going to go? They're going next week.

3a Lin Hui, what are you going to do during the holiday? I am going to Tibet for a week. That sounds like fun! What are you going to do there? I'm going to go hiking in the mountains. What about you, Tony? do what? I'm going to visit my friends in Hong Kong. Oh, really? How long do you plan to stay? Only four days. I don't like being away from home for too long. Well, have a nice day! Send me a postcard from Hong Kong! certainly. Let me see your picture when we get back to school.

3b What is Dave going to do for the holidays? He is going to his cousin's house. How long does he plan to stay? He's staying for a week.

SECTION B

1a Travel by bicycle Go sightseeing Walk Go fishing Rent video tapes

2c Hello, He Yu. Can I ask you some questions about your vacation plans? Can. Are you going to do...

3a Ben Lambert's vacation plans!

Ben Lambert, the famous French singer, plans to take a long vacation this summer! He considered going to Greece or Spain, but decided on Canada. "I always vacation in Europe," he said. "This time I wanted to do something different. I heard Canada is beautiful and I know a lot of people there speak French."

I planned to go to Canada’s Great Lakes. He will leave the first week of June and stay there until September. He planned a very relaxing vacation. "I'm going to go walking, fishing and cycling. I'm going to spend my vacation in the beautiful countryside. I like nature. I hope I can forget all my worries. In the evening, I'm going to rent some videos and sleep a little longer... …A wonderful vacation! I can’t wait!”

3b Julia Morgan, the famous movie star, is going on vacation. She plans to go to Spain. I had just finished shooting my last film and she said, "I'm tired and I really want to relax." I asked her about her vacation plans. Oh, I'm going to go for a walk and go fishing. I also plan to play some ball games and go shopping. I want to have an exciting vacation!

4 What are you going to do this weekend? Oh, I'm going shopping on Saturday.

SELF CHECK

1 I heard that Thailand is a good place for sightseeing. She plans to travel to Hong Kong on Tuesday. I hope the climate in the mountains will be good. I want to ask you about some places to visit in China. I'm planning a vacation to Italy this weekend.

2 Where are you going? What are you going to do there? What should tourists bring? Where are you starting from? When will you leave? What do you want to eat?

Just for fun What are you going to do during the holidays? I want to go sightseeing. Who are you going with? Oh, I'm not going with you.

Unit Four

SECTION A

Picture Hi Dave. How do you get to school? I walk. And you? Sally? I ride a bicycle.

1c How does Bob get to school? He takes the train.

2d How do you get to school? Oh, I usually walk, but sometimes I take the bus. How long did that take? It's about a 25-minute walk and a 10-minute bus ride.

Grammar Focus How do you get to school? I ride a bicycle. How does he get to school? He walks to school. How do they get to school? They take the train. How long did that take? About 40 minutes.

3a How did he get to school? How long did that take? How far is it from his home to school? About 10 kilometers. Lin Fei's home is about 10 kilometers away from the school. He gets up at six o'clock every day, takes a shower and eats a hasty breakfast. Then he goes to school at about half past six. First, he rode a bicycle to the bus station. That took about 10 minutes. The morning bus took him to school. The bus ride usually takes about 25 minutes.

3b How do you get to school? I take the subway. How far is it from your home to school? Three miles away. How long does it take to get to school from your home? It takes 25 minutes.

SECTION B

1b How do you get to school? Well, I rode my bike to the subway station and then took the subway.

2a Thomas wants to know... where Nina lives. How far is she from the school? How long does it take to get to school. How she got to school. What does she think about traffic.

2c How does Nina go to school? She...next, she...then she...

3a How do students from around the world get to school?

In North America, most students take the school bus to school. Some students also walk or bike to school. In other parts of the world, the situation is different. In Japan, most students go to school by train, although others walk or bike, in China it depends on where you live. In big cities, students often ride bicycles or take buses. In places with rivers and lakes, like Hongshan Lake and Kaishan Island, students usually go to school by boat. That must be much more fun than taking a bus!

3b How do students get to Garden Middle School? At Garden Middle School, most students ride bicycles to school. Many students walk. Some students took cars. Other students take buses. Very few students take the subway.

4 How far is your residence from the school? I live 10 miles away from school.

SELF CHECK

1 How do you get to school in the morning? What do you think of the traffic in your town?

When it rains, I take a taxi. How far is the bus station from where you live? I like to ride my bike on the weekends.

2 Can I help you? Yes, please. I need to see my friends. She fell ill and was hospitalized. I have a map, but it's in Chinese and I only speak English. How can I get there? don’t worry. Show me your map. Okay, first walk down this street. Then turn left at the second intersection and continue walking and you will find it on your right. How far is it from this scenic spot? About 800 meters. How long will it take? About ten minutes. OK, thank you very much! You are welcome. If you have a problem, you can go to the police for help.

Just for fun How do you get to school? I walk. How do you get to school? I'm flying.

Unit 5

SECTION A

Picture Jenny, can you come to my party on Saturday afternoon? Of course, I do. What about you, Ted? Can you come to my party? sorry. I can't. I have to help my parents.

1c Can you come to my party on Wednesday? Of course, I'd love to go. Sorry, I can't go. I'm going to take piano lessons. I'm sorry too. I need to see a doctor.

2a 1 Too much homework Hey, Dave, can you go to the movies on Saturday? Sorry, I can't go. I have too much homework this weekend. That's too bad. Maybe next time. Okay, Joe. Thanks for the invitation.

Grammar Focus Can you come to my party? OK, I'd love to go. Sorry, I can't go. I have to help my mom. Can she go to the movies? No, she can't. She is going to play football. Can he go to a baseball game? No, he can't. He has to learn. Can they go to the concert? No, they can't. They're going to a party.

3a birthday party! Birthday Host: Lisa Time: June 30, Friday, 4:30 Location: 15th Street, Lisa’s House Come and play!

Hi Simon, can you come to my birthday party? when? Friday, June 30th, four-thirty. marvelous! I'd love to go.

4 Lu Qing, can you go to the commercial center this week? Okay, I'm happy to go. when? Her, what are you going to do on Tuesday afternoon? I'm going to see a doctor. What do you do on Monday?

SECTION B

1b Today Tomorrow Yesterday The day after tomorrow Working day

1c What day is today? Today is the 14th, Monday.

2c Hello Vince, can you play tennis with me? when? today. Sorry, I can't. I...

3a Hello Henry: Thanks for the invitation. I'm sorry I can't visit you this week. I'm really busy. I'm going to my cousin's birthday party tonight.

I have to go to the dentist tomorrow. On Wednesday, I have tennis training with the school team. On Thursday, I had to study hard for my chemistry test. On Friday night, I will go to the movies with some friends. Can you go to the movies with us on Friday?

Please reply quickly. Sonia

3b Hi Henry: Thanks for the invitation. Sorry, I can't go next week. On Monday, I have to go to the doctor. On Tuesday, I plan to go fishing with my friends. On Wednesday, I have to help my dad. On Thursday, I will study for the Chinese test. On Friday, I will go on vacation with my uncle. Please call me after the vacation. Tony

4 Can you come to my party? when? next week. on Thursday night. sorry. I have to study for a math test.

SELF CHECK

1 My American friend is going to visit me next holiday. Are you going to play football this weekend? I can't join you because I have to help my mom on non-days. Please keep quiet! I'm studying hard. Do you want to come to my birthday party?

2 Go to the shopping mall at 9 a.m. on Sunday. Finish the geography homework on Monday night. Watch the football match on TV at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Take piano lessons from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Go to the cultural club at 4 p.m. Friday night. Watch a movie with Sam and go fishing with Grandpa all day Saturday

What are you going to do on Saturday? Can you play tennis with me? Can you come to my party at 7pm on Monday? Can you come to my house on Wednesday night to discuss the scientific report? I'm free until 10pm.

Just for fun Hi, can you come to my party? Sorry, I can't. Oh, why not? I have to practice piano.

Unit 6

SECTION A

Picture Is that Sam? No, that's Tom. Tom has shorter hair than Sam. And he was quieter than Sam.

1a Tall Fanatic Thin Short Hair Long Hair Thick Calm Short

1c Is that Terra? No, that's not it. That's Tina. Tyra is shorter than Tina.

Grammar Focus

Peter is more interesting than Paul. Tina is taller than Tyra. Tom is physically stronger than Sam.

3a Dear Isabel: Thank you for your last letter. This is a picture of me and my twin sister Gao Ying. As you can see, in some ways we look alike, and in others, we are different. We both have dark eyes and dark hair, although mine is shorter than hers. Although Liu Ying is stronger than me, we both like sports. She is more outgoing and I am quieter. I think I'm smarter than her. My favorite subjects are physics and chemistry, and her favorite subject is physical education. However, we both love going to parties.

Please come and see us! Love you Liu Li

Liu Li has more than one sister. Liu Li and Liu Ying have some similarities. Liu Ying is not as good at sports as her sister. Liu Ying talks more than Liu Li. Liu Ying's favorite subject is physics. Both girls attended many parties.

3b Lin Ping is my friend. She's a little more outgoing than I am. My friends are like me. We were all quiet. Do you look alike? No, I'm a little taller than her.

SECTION B

1a a. Have fashionable clothes. b. Popular in school. c. Like to do the same things as me. d. Good at sports. e. Good at learning. f. Make me laugh.

1b I think good friends make me laugh. For me, good friends like to do the same things as me. Yes, and being a good friend should also be welcome. That's not very important to me...

2c Holly's best friend is funnier than she is.

Well, Mariah and her best friend are both very tall.

3a Some friends have opposing views and interests, while others like the same things. What do you think? Should friends be different or the same? We asked some people what they thought and here's what they said. I love having friends who are just like me. I am quieter than most kids in the class, and my best friend Yuan Li is also quiet. Although there are some differences. I am smarter than Yuan Li. She is stronger than me.

James Green

It doesn’t have to be the same. I like having friends who are different from me. My best friend Larry is taller than me and more outgoing. We both like sports, but Larry is stronger than me. He always beats me in tennis. Also, I'm quieter than him.

Huang Lei

I really don’t mind. My best friend is Carol. Carol is fun and more than outgoing. But we both like to do the same thing. I don’t think differences matter when it comes to friendships.

Mary Smith

3b Holly's best friend likes to do the same things as her. Maria's best friend is quieter than she is.

4 The English Learning Center needs to find a weekend (tutorial) teacher for primary school students. You must have: - Excellent grades - Cheerful personality

- Get along well with children - Like to tell jokes

Call 443-5667 to consult the English Learning Center for more information Much information.

So who do you think will get the job, Ruth or Ross? Well, Ruth was smarter. I think she deserves the job. Ruth is smarter, but I think Ross is more outgoing.

SELF CHECK

1 My friend likes sports. She is very strong. Paul was never quiet! He kept talking. Lu Xiang is really smart. She is good at math, physics and chemistry. Mary is an interesting girl. She always makes me laugh. Jane is not very outgoing. She likes to stay at home and read.

2 Are you taller now? Are you smarter? Are you more popular? Are you more outgoing? Are you a better student? Two years ago, I was a primary school student. Now I'm taller.

Just for fun

I think I saw the twins. Is that JUB? No, that's JUG. JUG's hair is curlier than JUB's. And JUB is higher than JUG.

I wish you progress in your studies and reach the next level! (*^__^*)