Translation of the second volume of English for Grade 2 students of FLTRP

Foreign Language 8th Grade Text Translation

Module 1

Lingling: Hello, Sally! Come in and sit. Sorry the room is a bit untidy. I'll tidy up the tables and chairs.

Sally: Hi! Look at these fans! They are beautiful! You have a pretty good collection.

Lingling: Yes, I have fifty or sixty fans. Do you collect anything?

Sally: Yes, I collect dolls. My brother collects stamps. Daming: I collect tickets—you know, bus tickets and train tickets.

Lingling: Really? But my real passion is music. I played the violin and listened to music all the time.

Lingling: What makes you so interested in music?

Sally: My dad is a musician. I often listen to him play the violin. He gave me my first violin eight years ago.

Lingling: And now music brings you to China. When will you play next?

Sally: At the end of the semester. There is a concert on Beijing TV. Daming: So you can relax now, right?

Sally: Oh, no. I want to go to school with you. Lingling: Great.

Sally: But not next Friday... Daming: What's going to happen next Friday?

Sally: I’m going to Beijing TV. I will be doing an interview on the Celebrity Search show.

Da Ming: I’ve heard of that show. People sing or play music and the audience chooses the best singer or songwriter.

Lingling: Wow! You will be really famous.

Special Hobbies

Many students have hobbies, such as reading, painting, growing vegetables in the garden and taking care of animals. Some hobbies are casual, others are creative.

Good things can make us grow, cultivate our interests, and help us learn new skills. David Smith is a student and his hobby is writing. In the summer of 2000, he spent four weeks at summer camp. In addition to the usual activities such as sailing, climbing and mountain biking, there was also a discussion session with professional writers. She asked us to imagine that we were in a story. Then we wrote about our experiences at summer camp. In high school, he wrote a story about teenagers, which was published as a book in 2003. Many teenagers read his books, and David became a successful young writer. David is lucky, his hobby not only brings him happiness, but also success. But he was also interested in many other things. ?I also like volleyball. ?David said: ?I spend some of my free time playing volleyball for the school volleyball team. Maybe I'll write more books in the future, but I'm not sure. ?Sometimes, it's hard for us to remember? Don't spend all your time on your biggest hobby? This advice. There are lots of other fun things to do in life and we should try new or different things.

Module 2

Chen Huan: Do you know if Sally Maxwell has arrived?

Receptionist: That's Ms. Maxwell. Chen Huan: Hello, is this Sally?

Sally: Yes. This is my friend Lingling. I asked your secretary if she could come.

Chen Huan: Oh, yes. Hello Lingling. Well, I'm going to ask you some personal questions and record your answers. Okay, this way... Sally. Welcome to China. Sally: Thank you.

Chen Huan; Can you tell me where you are from: Sally: Yes, I am from London. I'm here with some classmates. In fact, I am learning Chinese.

Chen Huan: And I heard that you played in the school orchestra.

Sally: Yes, our latest public concert will be held on the "Celebrity Search" program in a few months. But I don't know who will come.

Chen Huan: Can I ask if you miss the UK or your relatives? Sally: Yes, I miss my parents, but I have some close friends here.

Chen Huan: I know that foreigners find China different from their own countries. How does it make you feel?

Sally: This is a very exciting place. But I don't like the word "foreigner". My visit here is all about making friends.

Chen Huan: Okay, Sally, thank you. And good luck with the concert... (They pause.) That's great!

This recording will be part of the program. By the way, why don't you bring all your friends to Beijing Radio? Maybe some time next week?

Lingling and Sally: OK, thank you!

A beautiful smile Zhang Bei When I was 13 years old, a boy gave me an important gift. That's a smile. It was the early autumn of my first year in junior high school. And my alma mater is far away. As a result, no one knew who I was. I was very lonely and afraid to make friends with anyone. Every time I hear other students talking and laughing, I feel heartbroken. I couldn't talk to anyone about my problems and I didn't want my parents to worry about me. One day, my classmates and their friends were talking happily. And I sat at the table glumly as usual. Just then, a man entered the classroom. I don't know who he is. He passed me and turned around. He looked at me, said nothing and smiled. Suddenly, I felt a touch of light and friendship. It makes me feel happy, energized and warm. That smile changed my life. I started talking to other classmates and making friends. Gradually, I became close to everyone in the class. That boy with the lucky smile has become my best friend.

One day, I asked him why he was smiling. But he didn't remember ever smiling at me. That's okay because all the dark days are behind us. Now I believe the world is what you imagine it to be. If you think you are alone, you may always be alone, so smile at the world and it will smile back at you.

Module 3

Chen Huan: Hello everyone! Sally: We thank you for taking us to visit Radio Beijing.

Chen Huan: You’re welcome. I love giving tours to tourists. Now, I want to answer your questions, but remember to watch out for red lights...

Betty: ...stop talking! Chen Huan: Please go this way. This is the news room. Here we collect the latest news and write reports.

Lingling: How can I become a newscaster?

Chen Huan: Everyone in Beijing Radio needs to speak English well. So support learning and maybe one day you can join us. This is where I get into star hunting. We decide what to listen to and who to interview. Daming: How about sports news? I love hearing football endings.

Chen Huan; over there. Tony: I want to be a sports reporter. Daming: Me too!

Chen Huan: This is where we prepare the weather forecast. Let's look at the newscaster. Okay, did you see the red light? Please be quiet.

Newscaster: Finally, some news about the Chinese-English football match. The UK scored 2 points, while China... 3 points.

Da Ming: Hi! We won the game. Tony: And we lost! I hate losing! Everyone: Shh!

Newscaster: The weather tomorrow will be sunny in the morning and rainy in the afternoon. That concludes the six o'clock news.

Radio Time? How old are you? ?The manager of wxbn Radio Studio asked as he lowered his head and looked at me. ?Fifteen years old?, I replied. ?You want to get a job in radio? Shouldn't you stay at school? ?he asked. How can I explain this? I've always loved radio. When I was four or five years old, I remember sitting by the radio in my living room, listening to my favorite shows and favorite announcers as if they were talking to me in person. When I was nine years old, I was looking for a job at a small radio station. As I got older, my interest in radio grew. One day, I learned about Internet radio. Once a week, I play my favorite music to an audience on my dad's computer, talk about my school life and then switch off and do my homework.

Soon my good friends from junior high started listening to my show, and then they wanted to help me. We prepare a weekly programme, articles about music, sports news, jokes and weather forecasts (I do this by looking out the window). ?Okay, come with me, the wxbn manager said. I sat in front of the microphone in the studio. He was in a room behind a glass wall. ?Okay, let's check a sound. Just tell me what you had for breakfast. All presenters answer the same question. ?I eat eggs, fruits and drink milk. ?Okay, great! ?said the man behind the glass wall. That’s how my first real radio job started.

Module 4 (Irish music, accompanied by violin...) Lingling: So cute! Who's playing? Sally: That's us! Chen Huan wanted to prepare a recording for his show, and he lent me his CD recorder. The orchestra was practicing Irish music yesterday, so I recorded it. Tony: How does it work? Daming: Let’s take a look at the instructions! ?If you want to turn on the recorder, press the blue key. If you want to replay, press the green button. (Same Irish tune) Daming: You've already done that. Tony: ?...If you want to record, press the red button. If the red light does not come on, wait 30 seconds. ?Okay, let’s try it! Daming: Is it working? (Replay: Is it working?) Tony: Yes. ?If you want to send the recording via email, connect the recorder to your computer. If there is no green light, select the 'Copy' mark. ?Lingling: Are you playing the violin? Sally: No, that's my best friend Kelly. She's in a pretty good position. Lingling: But why do you want to give Chen Huan a recording of Kelly's performance? Betty: Well, she's my friend, and that's important to her. Lingling: But it's important to you too, Sally. Betty: I think what Chen Huan wants to hear on the Star Broomstick program is you, not Kelly. Come on Sally. Where is your violin? Tony, press the record button. Tony: Okay! Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome our star musician - Sally Maxwell. Everyone: Wow!

Please smile

If a snake bites you, take a photo with your phone! It might save your life. This is a bizarre suggestion from a British chef. One day, Henry Jackson was working in the hotel kitchen. He was taking a plate from the table when suddenly a snake appeared... and bit him on the hand. The snake arrived at the restaurant a few days ago hidden in a box of bananas from Asia. It climbed out of the box and hid under the plate. ?I walked over and tried to catch it, but it bit me again. I threw it across the kitchen. It fell on the refrigerator. So I closed the door. ?said Mr. Jackson. Regardless, Mr. Jackson kept calm and took a photo of the snake with his phone.

Soon, his hand began to hurt and he went to the hospital. Then his chest started hurting. Doctors couldn't tell what was wrong because they didn't know what kind of snake it was. Then Mr. Jackson remembered his cell phone photo. Doctors sent him to London Zoo. Once they knew the types of snakes, they were able to give Mr. Jackson the correct medication, and he was discharged from the hospital the next day. ?So here's my advice: If a snake bites you, pick up your phone, take a picture of it, and then show it to your doctor. ? suggested Mr. Jackson. ?Oh, and don't worry if the snake doesn't smile when you take the photo.

Module 5

Betty: Sally, tell me about the concert.

Sally: Well, we played some music together. Then one of us performed a solo to some Irish dance music at the end of the Star Search concert.

Lingling: A solo? You mean alone in front of everyone? You can do it, but I can’t!

Sally: Oh, the orchestra will be playing in the back. Our music teachers will select the best players during the final practice session. And if I play well, I'll perform a solo during the Star Search concert. Betty: And if Kelly beats you, she'll perform a solo and become a star on the Star Search.

Sally: Yeah, but actually, I want Kelly to win. Lingling: Why? Sally: Her parents warned her about her schoolwork and that if she spent too much time with the orchestra, they would punish her and send her to a different school. Betty: What a shame! Sally: If she went to a different school, I wouldn't be able to see my best friend.

Lingling: So what can we do? Sally: If our teacher chooses Kelly, she will play dance music. If she becomes a star, her parents will be proud of her and won't send her away again. Lingling: I understand the problem. Sally: But if I refuse to play, our teacher won't choose me, she'll choose Kelly.

Betty: But that’s such a shame! You played so well. Sally: I'll have another chance one day. And I'm going to keep my best friend.

Dear Diane

Dear Diane: Last week, my friend David bought a new computer game and was going to play it on my dad's computer. But my dad has warned me not to play games on his computer because he has to use it for work. I can only do my homework with it. He thought if I played games on it, it would break down. Well, my dad was out, so we decided to try David's game. We copy it to the computer, and when we're done, we delete it from the computer. We were pretty sure my dad wouldn't notice anything. But when dad used his computer last night, he got really angry. Because it is infected with a virus! But I didn't tell him about the computer games. Now I feel terrible that it's going to be expensive to fix. Should I tell him about the computer game? Should I provide fees? Yours, Steve

Dear Steve:

Oh, my God! You've made two mistakes. First, you used your dad's computer when he told you not to use it. Second, you didn't tell him about the game. Yes, you must tell him immediately. If you tell him the truth, he'll be angry with you, but at least you'll be able to prove how honest you are. Then, I think you should provide the fee. But you shouldn't use your allowance - after all, your parents gave you that money. If you offer to help around the house or help him with his work, he will think that you are indeed sorry. Oh, let’s play football with David next time! Best wishes, Diana

Review Module

Do you want to be a television news reporter? People often ask me why I love my job. Oh, it's exciting. I was the first to hear about news stories. I travel the world and talk to people. I learned about what was happening in different places. I talked to some important people and famous people. I've interviewed government officials, famous male and female athletes, and movie stars. I ask about their lives. I want to know how they feel. Many people want to work in television news, so you have to be energetic and innovative. You have to show that you can do it. You have to learn how to use a video recorder, how to write a report, how to talk to the camera. What's the best way to learn? Your school or university TV station is a good place to start, but you have to get a job! Most people start out working without pay so they can learn. The best place to learn is from a small TV station. There aren't many people there, so you get better work experience. I once had an unpaid job at a small television station. One night, when everyone was sick, I was doing the news. I did so well that I got my first paying job.

Module 6 Daming: Hi! Were you awake at 10 o'clock last night? Betty: No, I'm too sleepy. Why do you ask?

Da Ming: Sally is here. Tony: What did she say? Daming: She is so outstanding. She said she was with many classmates from London and she was learning Chinese. Tony, has she talked about her friends? Daming: She said she misses her parents very much, but she has some very close friends here.

Tony: That's us. Daming: And she said China is a very exciting place, but she doesn't like the word "gringo". She explained that her visit was about making friends. Betty: Ah! That's great. Tony: Is that all?

Da Ming: Yes, that’s how the meeting ended, but Chen Huan later said that Sally played the violin really well. He said their music was great and everyone loved the music. Finally, he played a recording of Sally's music and she was so outstanding that I actually wanted to applaud.

Betty: So she knows she's one of the friends, okay, but we're worried about her because she's unhappy and we have to take care of her.

Good morning, I am Chen Huan. The following is the cultural broadcast I prepared for you today (Monday). Tonight at 8 o'clock, the student theater will show a new film called "Pirates of the Caribbean". It is a very good thriller. The film stars Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom, both of whom are well-known and popular party members. The two of them performed very well in the film, making their characters believable. The story is about an old ship that sailed around the Caribbean islands. Depp and Bloom try to find some lost gold, and later they encounter some bad guys and have to fight them off. There are a lot of fight scenes in the film and they look really thrilling. They also rescued Keira Knightley, who plays Elizabeth, the daughter of a wealthy man. The scenes between Knightley and Bloom are beautiful and romantic. Although the film is not realistic, it is exciting and in places quite funny. It's a nice film to watch, although I felt there were too many fight scenes. But other than that, it's still a great film. If you didn't see this movie when it came out, I recommend you go see it now, I'm sure you'll love it. The movie will be released for a week.

Module 7 Lingling: Welcome to Beihai Park. Sally: So quiet! I could barely hear the cars on the street and no one was shouting. I can even hear the birds singing! Lingling: The government wants to protect the environment of all parks in China. We walked around the lake, crossed the Xunzuo Bridge, and climbed up to the White Tower. The air was very fresh today, so we could see the entire park from there. So what do you do about concerts?

Sally: Well, I already called the teacher. I said my hands and arms were injured and I didn’t want to play in the final practice. I said I just wanted to be free in the park. time to participate in the performance of the Star Search Concert. Lingling: So Kelly can perform the solo, not you. What did your teacher say? Sally: She said she felt sorry and she asked me what was wrong.

Lingling: Did you tell her the truth? Sally: Well...I said my hands and arms were hurt. She asked me if I was practicing too much. I said no. She asked me again if she could help me. I told her not to worry, and she told me to take care of myself, get more rest and get better as soon as possible.

Lingling: What a great idea! For our May Day holiday. Why don't we go to a national park and relax? ——Wulingyuan Historical and Scenic Area

Dear Mom and Dad: We are on vacation in Hunan Province with Lingling’s uncle, and we had a great time at Wulingyuan Historical and Scenic Area. It is very large, about 390 square kilometers. In this magical land there are mountains, forests and rivers. It is famous for its tall and bizarre rocks. Some people think they look like soldiers, others say they look like animals. Few people knew about this place until Wu Guanzhong, a famous Chinese painter, created some beautiful landscape works about it in 1979. Last night we camped next to a small lake. At night, I heard a loud noise, as if someone was laughing. I woke up Lingling and her uncle and asked them what the noise was. Lingling's uncle told us not to worry and left the tent to see what it was. A few minutes later, he asked us to come out quietly, and then he pointed out a monkey in the forest. As soon as it saw us, it jumped up the tree and returned to the forest. I took a cable car up Tianzi Mountain this morning - it was safe! We expected to see beautiful views of lakes and forests from the top of the mountain, but all we could see was the mountain peaks reaching into the clouds. We then walked down the trail, past woods, waterfalls and plants back to our little tent. I picked a leaf from a plant, but Lingling's uncle told me to wash my hands quickly and not touch it because it was dangerous. He also said that picking leaves is wrong and we should protect everything here. I felt very ashamed. Tomorrow we are going to Dongting Lake, the second largest freshwater lake in China. We go back to school next week. I wish you were here too! Love, Sally

Module 8

Tony: Betty, do you have any plans for the May Day holiday?

Betty: My parents and I are going to visit some friends in Shandong. While with them we will be in Qingdao for a few days. We will be here until May 5th.

Daming: Tony, are you celebrating May Day in the UK? Tony: Yeah, we celebrate Labor Day, but the holiday isn't always on May 1st, it's on the Monday closest to May 1st, and we only have one day off.

Betty: In the United States, Labor Day is a national holiday, but it also falls on the same date. It's on the first Monday in September. And it's the last day before the new semester starts.

Lingling: Do you have any special activities? Betty: We'll go camping, or have a picnic somewhere nice, or just go to the beach. But of course towards the end of the holidays. When September comes, it starts to get cooler, so we start classes right after Labor Day.

Daming: We will also return to school as soon as Labor Day is over. Lingling: Indeed. Our weather will be better and then we only have a few weeks before summer vacation starts.

Betty: Yes! Let's just have fun until we get back to school. People all over the world celebrate the New Year. However, not all countries celebrate the same way,

Also, in some countries the New Year does not start on the same day every year. It depends on the season, the moon or the sun. In many countries, the New Year begins on January 1st, but people start celebrating on December 31st, New Year's Eve. In New York, many people go to Times Square to celebrate the New Year. While waiting for the arrival of the New Year, people listen to music and sing old songs and are extremely happy. At 12 o'clock, people start counting down from 10: 10, 9, 8... When 12 o'clock arrives, everyone cheers loudly: "Happy New Year"! Say farewell to the old and welcome the new. Suddenly, fireworks went off and drinks splashed. Sometimes, people also sing the old song "Auld Lang Syne." New Year is often a family holiday. Some people relax at home, and some get together with their grandparents, uncles, and aunts to enjoy delicious food. When the weather is nice, many families go out for a walk. On New Year's Day, many people set New Year's resolutions. They make a list, like, "I'm going to do more work around the house." I will study harder in school. Or? I don’t spend that much time playing video games anymore. ?After making the list, they will read it to their family or friends and make a commitment to work towards their goals. So, it doesn’t matter how people celebrate the New Year. For people all over the world, this is the time to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new.

Module 9

Tony: It’s really good for the school band, and Sally is really good at the violin. Betty: Yeah, they're great! But the last song is coming and I'm looking forward to it! Tony: That dance song? Sally wants to play this one?

Betty: No, she missed the last practice session, so Kelly got to play the piece by herself. She said her hand was injured. But that's just an excuse. Daming: Why did she do that? Betty: I think by doing this Kelly can avoid problems with her parents. Maybe she was trying to help Kelly and she was really brave. Daming; I agree, this is such a kind idea. Betty: Shhh! They're starting to play, so please be quiet!

Tony: But look! Lingling: Hi! Hi everyone, sorry I'm late. Tony: Look! What are Kelly and Sally doing?

Lingling; she is standing up because they are going to play together.

Betty: What happened? Lingling: Their teacher asked Kelly about the real reason why Sally missed the last practice. Kelly asked their teacher to rewrite the final dance so that the two of them could play together.

Tony: Now they will be the stars of tonight's star search together.

Lingling: I bet Sally will win, because she is the real hero tonight! My hero - Norman

Norman Bethune is one of the most famous heroes in the country, but he is not Chinese - but a Canadian. He gave his life to help the Chinese people.

Norman Bethune was born in 1890. He became a doctor in 1916 and during World War I, he went to the front lines to treat wounded soldiers. He saw many soldiers die in war and later invented new treatments to treat soldiers, as well as medical devices for use outside of hospitals. In 1938, he came to China to treat soldiers in the mountains north of Yan'an. There were few doctors there, so his job was hard. He founded hospitals to treat local residents and soldiers and trained doctors and nurses.

He also wrote books to educate doctors about new treatments. Dr. Bethune worked hard nonstop. Once, he operated continuously for 69 hours without stopping, saving 112 lives. Even though he cut his hand during the operation, he never stopped. In the end, he died because he kept working without healing the wounds on his hands. Treating Chinese soldiers made him a hero in China. His deeds have been chronicled in many books and movies, and he is still remembered fondly by Canadians and Chinese.

Module 10 Lingling: Now, where is your flight number? Sally: Here! ca937 flying to London. Betty: I want to go with you!

Betty: I want it too! We want to have a great time. Daming: But just look at all these cities. You can fly anywhere in the world from here. Tony: I want to go to New York, Washington, and Los Angeles. I want to visit Hollywood and meet some stars.

Betty: First, I want to go to London, and then I want to take the train to Paris. There are some great restaurants there, and I want to eat all my favorite foods.

Da Ming: I want to go to Africa. I want to see elephants, lions and all other animals. Sally: Where do you want to go, Lingling?

Lingling: I want to go to England with you. And we're going to a big outdoor pop concert. But...I don't want to fly. Sally: Don't you want to? Lingling: I'm afraid the plane will break down. Betty: Don't be stupid! Tony: You could take a boat or a train, although it would take you so long that you'd need to return as soon as you get there. Sally: Well, I'd love to stay with all of you.

Notice: Passengers taking ca937 to London, please go to Gate 12. Your flight is boarding.

Sally: That's my flight! Goodbye, everyone! Stay in touch!

Everyone: Goodbye, Sally! Don't forget to write! Lingling: Have a safe journey!

A perfect vacation? Picture this: Your parents are away on business and you have to stay home alone. Will life be as simple as having your parents by your side? Will it be the perfect vacation for you? Zheng Chenyu said she would be worried? Where will I find food? What will I do? ?The 14-year-old girl said she knew very little about cooking. ?I can satisfy my hunger with tomato and egg soup, that's all. I think many of my classmates are the same. We wouldn't know what to do or how to take care of ourselves," Zheng said. ?And I'll forget something important. I might watch TV and make soup. While Zheng believes basic life skills like cooking and doing laundry are particularly important, she thinks teenagers don't get enough practice. ?I will learn to cook as soon as I leave home. But now our parents do almost everything for us. We are lazy,? she said. Most teenagers only have time to do their homework. He didn't learn some life skills until he went to college. However, Sima Yiguo didn't think so. ?I think I'm going to be good. Not just a sandwich or fruit. I know how to make some simple dishes because my mother showed them to me,” said the 13-year-old boy. In his opinion, many teenagers rely too much on their parents. In addition to cooking, they have more things to learn, such as tidying up their rooms and even dressing themselves appropriately. For most teenagers, it won't be a holiday at all.