Unit 2 It must belong to Carla.

Words & Expressions bark smell finger lift stone ant dishonest pretend use up attempt ( 狗等 ) 吠声 ; 叫声 气味 ; 嗅觉 手指 举起 ; 抬起 ; 提升 石头 ; 石块 蚂蚁 不诚实的 假装 ; 佯若 用完 ; 耗尽 ; 用光 试图 ; 企图

A proverb is a short popular saying, usually of unknown and ancient origin, that expresses effectively some common truth or useful thought. It is a wise saying.

1 Fill in each blank with the correct word given. anxious strange worried careful favorite 1. Mark Twain is Mary’s ________ author. 2. Be _______ of the dog that does not bark. 3. Fred is afraid of flying. He feels _______ before he gets on the plane. 4. I haven’t seen my cat for two days. I’m very _______ about her. 5. There’s a _______ smell in the house. Do you know what it is? favorite careful anxious worried strange

1. One finger cannot lift a small stone. We must unite to do things. 2. When an ant says “ocean”, he’s talking about a small pool. Different people have different views on things. 1. One finger cannot lift a small stone. We must unite to do things. 2. When an ant says “ocean”, he’s talking about a small pool. Different people have different views on things. 2 Read these proverbs from around the world. What do you think they might mean? Discuss with your classmates.

3. It is less of a problem to be poor than to be dishonest. We should be honest even if we are poor. 4. Be careful of the person who does not talk, and the dog that does not bark. 3. It is less of a problem to be poor than to be dishonest. We should be honest even if we are poor. 4. Be careful of the person who does not talk, and the dog that does not bark.

People or animals who are silent might be thinking about hurting others. 5. You can’t wake a person who is pretending to be asleep. If others don’t need help, it’s useless to offer them some. People or animals who are silent might be thinking about hurting others. 5. You can’t wake a person who is pretending to be asleep. If others don’t need help, it’s useless to offer them some.

6. Tell me and I’ll forget. Show me and I may not remember. Let me try, and I’ll understand. The best way of learning is to practice doing something. 7. Don’t let yesterday use up too much of today. 6. Tell me and I’ll forget. Show me and I may not remember. Let me try, and I’ll understand. The best way of learning is to practice doing something. 7. Don’t let yesterday use up too much of today.

Don’t let past things worry you anymore. 8. He who would do great things should not attempt them all alone. If you want to do something great, do not be shy to ask for help. Don’t let past things worry you anymore. 8. He who would do great things should not attempt them all alone. If you want to do something great, do not be shy to ask for help.

3 In each line, circle the word that doesn’t belong. 1. escape owner chase run 4. creature alien exercise visitor 2. picnic lunch dinner alien 5. lost grass tree flower 3. land apple ice cream chicken

1a Read the clues and complete the crossword. DOWN 1.______ stories make me laugh. 2. Sports are some of the ________ you can do after school. 3. My friend played the violin at a ______. 4. A game with a net and a white ball. 8. We all ____ food to eat. 9. I eat too many _____ between meals. 10. The opposite of silly. 13. Nothing bothers her. She’s very _____. 15. The opposite of good. 16. Young people should help ___. 17. The opposite of small. 20. It’s not out. It’s __. funny activities concert volleyball need snacks serious calm bad old big in

ACROSS 2. The present tense of asked. 5. I like to listen to piano ______. 6. Red is my favorite _______. 7. Let’s take our lunch to the park and have a _______. 9. I don’t like to talk to new people. I’m _____. 11. Don’t be late for your test. Be ________. 12. Bananas are one of kind of ________. 13. I would if I ______, but I can’t. 14. I’m trying to study. Please turn off the TV and don’t be ______. 18. I see with my eyes and hear with my _____. 19. A polar bear is a kind of _______. 21. A popular pet in many countries. ask music color picnic shy early fruit could noisy ears animal dog

2a Listen to the four conversations. Match the conversations with the correct pictures. 1234

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Role play. Practice the conversations above with your partners. A: What would you do if you saw a big bicycle accident? B: If I saw a bicycle accident I would … (Page41)

3 Write your answers to these questions. Then talk about them with your partner. A: How do you study for a test? B: By reading the textbook. How about you? A: I usually study by looking at old tests.

4 Complete the sentences. Then talk about them with your partner. A: I used to think I wouldn’t get taller. B: You’re very tall now. A: Yes, it makes me happy!

5 Write a list of things teenagers should be allowed to do. Compare your list with your partner’s and give reasons. A: We should be allowed to design our school uniforms. B: Why do you think so? A: We should decide what we like to wear.

6 Fill in the blanks. Then interview two classmates about what they would do. A: What would you do if you found a wallet? B: I’d open it and look for a phone number. A: Really? I’d give it to the police. (Page43)

7 What do you think these pictures are? Write your ideas and discuss them with your partner. (Page43) A: It might be a man riding a horse. B: I agree. But it could also be a …

8 Answer the questions and then ask your partner. Try to find out more information. (Page43) A: Have you ever been to another country? B: Yes, I have. A: I went to Vietnam last year.