Eddie, arent you getting bored with staying at home all day? No. If you are as busy as I am, you wont get bored.Busy? But you have nothing to do !You re wrong ! In the morning , I watch sports on TV. Then I have lunch. And then , of course , I need a little sleep. After that , its dinner time. A dogs work is never done!Read and complete.Hobo wondered whether Eddie is getting _ with staying at home all day. But Eddie said he was _. He had to watch _ on TV in the morning. Then he would like to have lunch and a little _. After that, its dinner time. Eddie thought a dogs _ is never _. boredbusysportssleepworkWatch and completeget bored with.对对.厌倦厌倦doneadj.完毕，结束完毕，结束Hobo wondered whether Eddie is _ staying at home all day. But Eddie said he was _. He had to watch _ on TV in the morning. Then he would like to have lunch and a little _. After that, its dinner time. Eddie thought a dogs _ is never _. getting bored withbusysportssleepworkdoneadj.完毕，结束完毕，结束Watch and complete Types of TV programmescartoondocumentarycomedydrama series game showchat showcomedygame showcartoondocumentarychat showdrama seriesIt is a set of programs that has the same subject or characters. It always has interesting stories. drama seriesWhat type of TV programme is it?It is interesting. Some people can take part in it, answer the questions and win a great prize.game showWe can learn a lot about nature, history, and real-life events from them. documentaryThe actors in them are always very funny and they make me laugh. It usually has a happy ending.comedyThere are always famous people on these shows talking about their lives.chat showIt is made up of a series of drawings. Most of the children like it. cartoonThere are many types of TV programmes.They are very interesting.Sandy and her friends are talking about their favorite TV programmes. Listen to their conversation and answer the following questions：Sandy: What types of TV programmes do you like?Millie: I like watching documentaries because I can learn a lot about nature, history and real-life events from them.Daniel: I prefer game shows. I hope one day I can take part in one of them, answer all the questions and win a big prize!Amy: I think chat shows are as wonderful as game shows. There are always famous people on these shows talking about their lives.Simon: I love cartoons so much. Tom and Jerry is my favourite, though theres not much dialogue in it.1. What type of TV programmes does Millie like?Why?2. What can we do in the game shows?3. How does Amy think about the chat show and game show?4.What cartoon does Simon like best?Millie likes watching documentaries.Answer questions and win a big prize.Chat shows are as wonderful as game shows.Because he can learn a lot about nature,history and real-life events from them.Tom and Jerry.S1: What type of programmes do you like?S2: I like watching fashion shows because Im interested in the world.S3: I prefer news. I like to know whats happening in the world.S4: I love sports games best. Im crazy about all kinds of ball games.Read another sample conversationcartoonscooking showdramafashionfilmsmusic videonewssportstravelgame showcomedydocumentarychat showdrama seriesMake similar dialogues in groupsReading1.A weekly round-up of what is happening in sport, with up-to-date information. 一周体育新闻摘要及最新消息。 weekly adj. 每周一次的, 每周的 a weekly magazine 周刊 a weekly visit 每周一次的拜访 They are doing the weekly cleaning. 他们正在进行每周一次的大扫除。 happen vi.发生, 主语常是物; (无被动语态) The story happened in Shanghai. A fire happened in his factory last night.常用短语: (1) happen to sb./sth.某人/某物发生什么事 If anything happens to the machine, do let me know.(2) happen to do sth. 碰巧做某事 I happened to be out when you called. 2. The programme covers different sports, such as swimming, basketball and football.本节目报道各种体育运动消息，如游泳、篮球和足球。 cover vt. 采访，报道He is covering the big earthquake happened in Japan. vt. 覆盖，遮蔽She covered the sleeping boy with a coat. All the world is covered with snow. v. 涉及, 包括 Is that word covered in the dictionary? v. 行过, 走过(路程) She covered 50kms that day. vt. （用枪炮等）掩护 Well cover you while you run for it. cover 还可以用作名词：封面, 覆盖物 The cover of the book is attractive. When the water boils, take the cover (=lid) from the pan. 3. There are a number of interviews with famous players. A report on the coming World Cup will also be included.(本节目中)有一些对著名运动员的访谈 内容，还有一则关于即将到来的世界杯的报道。 a number of = a lot of 大量的, 后接可数名词复数，构成主语时谓语动词用复数。 A large number of students are playing football on the playground. 4. This years Beijing Music Awards will be covered live this Saturday.本年度北京音乐颁奖大会本周六将现场直播。 live adv. & adj.意为“ 现场直播(的), 实况转播(的)”， 句中的live是副词, 读作/laIv/。The football match is covered live on TV. There is going to be a live TV program about teenage problems. adj. 活着的 (一般不修饰人) Have you ever touched a live snake? v. 居住, 生活, 生存 They live in Shanghai. His parents lived a happy life. We cant live without water. 5. Murder in a Country House is a horror film directed by Cindy Clark, a new director.乡宅凶杀案是一部由新近导演辛迪.克 拉克执导的恐怖片。 (1) direct vt. 意为“执导，导演”。 He directed various TV shows. 他执导过多种题材的电视节目。 (2) direct 还可作形容词，意为“直接的；直率的” He seemed to be in direct contact with the Boss. 他似乎直接和老板联系。 （3）director 作名词，意为“导演”。 The woman was the wife of a film director. 这个女人是一个电影导演的妻子。 6. In the film, a wealthy doctor is found dead in his house. 在电影中，一个富有的医生被发现死在自己的房子里。 dead 作形容词，意为 “死的，失去生命的”。My father was dead. He died in 2001.我父亲不在了，他是2001年去世的。 die 作动词 ，意为“死，死亡” ，是非延续性动词，不能和一段时间连用。 7. This one-hour documentary takes a close look at the life of tigers in India.这部长达一小时的纪录片近距离观察了印度虎的生活。one-hour 意为“长达一个小时的”。“数词+连字符+名词” 这个词作形容词修饰后面的名词。It is a 5-star hotel . 这是一个五星级的旅馆。 He will have a 2-month holiday.他将有一个两个月的假期。 8. This excellent film is full of horror and mysteries. be full of 意为“充满”,后常接可数名词复数；也可接不可数名词。 The room is full of different kinds of book. 这个房间里全是各种各样的书。 The bottle is full of milk. 这个瓶子装满了牛奶。 9. In the documentary, you can see scenes from India, one of the few places where tigers still live in the wild. 句中的where tigers still live in the wild是定语从句，修饰前面的places. Is he the man who wants to see you? 他就是那个想要见你的人吗？ 10. a bit 稍微, 少许, 相当； 用来修饰动词、形容词、副词及其比较级。 a bit of +不可数名词 Im afraid Ill be a bit late tonight. This pair of trousers is a bit longer for me. There is a bit of paper on the desk.1. A round-up is_. a. a short report of the most important information b. the act of bringing people together c. a TV guide2. An up-to-date report_. a. is made today b. talks about future success c. includes the latest informationSentence in the text is in para1:A weekly round-up of what is happening in sport, with up-to-date information.一周的体育新闻摘要及最新的消息。一周的体育新闻摘要及最新的消息。3. If you are a fan of singer, you _. a. dislike him or her b. enjoy listening to his or her songs very much c. work fo him or her4.An event will be covered means it will be_. a. held soon b. shown on TV, in newspaper, etc c. hiddenSentence in the text is in para2:About 300,000 fans have voted online for their favourite songs, singers and music videosThis years Beijing Music Awards will be covered live this Saturday.Sentence in the text is in para2:5. If a TV programme is covered live, it is_. a. sent out while the event is happening b. recorded first and sent out late c. about life6. Announce means_. a. to tell the public about decisions, plans,etc b. to appear on TV. c. to say something in a low voiceSentence in the text is in para2 and the results will be announced during the show.结果将在节目进行期间宣布。结果将在节目进行期间宣布。7. Wealthy means_. a. poor b. having a lot of money c. healthy8. If you get scared, you _. a. cry for help b. feel happy and interested c. feel afraid or nervousSentence in the text is in para3：However, if you get scared easily, do not watch it.然而，如果你很容易害怕，那就不用看了。然而，如果你很容易害怕，那就不用看了。1. There is a report on the coming Olympics in Sports World. _2. About 30,000 fans have voted for the Beijing Music Awards. _ 3. People can send text messages to 1396 to win a prize while watching the awards show. _TFF4. Murder in a Country House was directed by a new director. _5. Tiger Watch lasts for two hours. _6. Tiger Watch reminds people how much danger tigers face. _FTT Sports World has a_ round-up of what is happening in sport. There are also a number of_with famous football players. This years Beijing MusicAwards will be covered_ on Saturday. Many_pop stars will attend. People could win free_ ticketsif they send a text message to the show. Murder in a Country House is a_ film about a_ doctor.I want to watch it because I love solving_. TigerWatch is about the life of tigers in_. In the programme, I can see_ from the country as well.weeklyinterviewsliveAsianconcerthorrorwealthymysteriesIndiascenesI love programmes about animals.I also like films with good stories.I dont mind feeling scared,but I have to go to bed at 10:30p.m. I love watching music videos.I also like sports, especially football.Ill be at home all morning. I have to play football tonight .Ill be home after 10p.m.I love sports.I enjoy playing tennis and swimming.I also love music. Ill go swimming in the morning ,but Ill be home after 2 p.m. I like good films, especially horror films! I also like programmes about animals.Im going to watch a basketball game in the evening,and Ill be home at 10 p.m.GrammarA A Using Using if if（1 1）If it rains tomorrow, we wonIf it rains tomorrow, we won t go to the park. t go to the park. 如果明天下雨，我如果明天下雨，我们就不去公就不去公园园了。了。（2 2）If you donIf you don t get up early, you will be late for t get up early, you will be late for school.school.你你如果不早点起床，上如果不早点起床，上学学就就会会迟到。到。 （3 3）She will be happy if she joins the party. She will be happy if she joins the party. 如果她参加聚会她会很开心的。如果她参加聚会她会很开心的。（4 4）I I ll ask the teacher for help if I donll ask the teacher for help if I don t t understand. understand. 如果我不懂我会求助老师的如果我不懂我会求助老师的。（1 1）Unless weather stops me, I go for a walk Unless weather stops me, I go for a walk every day. every day. 我每天都会去散步，除非遇上坏天气我每天都会去散步，除非遇上坏天气。（2 2）Such schemes mean little unless they Such schemes mean little unless they impact on people. impact on people. 这些计划没什么意义，除非它们对人们产生影响。这些计划没什么意义，除非它们对人们产生影响。B B Using Using unlessunless（3 3）The conservatory will get very hot The conservatory will get very hot in summer unless shading is used. in summer unless shading is used. 夏天如果不用遮光罩的话，暖房会变得特别夏天如果不用遮光罩的话，暖房会变得特别热。热。（4 4）Dont take this medicine unless its Dont take this medicine unless its absolutely necessary. absolutely necessary. 非万不得已不要用这种药。非万不得已不要用这种药。Integrated skillsTV viewing habitsMillie wants to interview three students about their TV viewing habits. She has written down what she knew about the students before the interviews. Read the information below.Name Grade What I know about her/ himAnita7Art Clubloves playing with her cat at homePhilip8Football Teama very good football playerSam9Drama Clublikes actingAnitaLikes programmes about: (1) _ Reason: (2) _Dislikes programmes about: (3) _Reason: (4) _Favourite programme: (5) _Time spent watching TV every week:(6) _animalsvery interestingcookingboringAnimal Watchabout one and a half hoursPhilipLikes programmes about: (7) _ Reason: (8) _Dislikes programmes about: (9) _Reason: (10) _Favourite programme: (11) _Time spent watching TV every week:(12) _sportsvery excitinganimalsnot very interestingSports Worldabout an hourSamLikes programmes about: (13) _ Reason: (14) _Dislikes programmes about: (15) _Reason: (16) _Favourite programme: (17) _Time spent watching TV every week:(18) _musicreally funsportsboringMusic Videosabout half an hourAnita is a Grade (1) _ student. She is a member of the (2) _. She is interested in programmes about (3) _. Usually she spends about (4) _ every week watching TV. Her favourite programme is (5) _. She does not like programmes about (6) _. She thinks they are (7) _.7Art Clubanimalsone and a half hoursAnimal WatchcookingboringPhilip is a Grade (8) _ student. He is a very good (9) _ so he likes programmes about (10) _. He thinks they are very (11) _. His favourite TV programme is (12) _ . He spends about (13) _ every week watching TV. He does not like programmes about (14) _ he does not find them (15) _.8football playersportsexcitingSports Worldan houranimalsinterestingSam is a Grade (16) _ student. He is a member of the (17) _. He likes (18) _ programmes because he thinks they are really (19) _. His favorite programme is (20) _ . He watches TV for about (21) _ every week. He finds programmes about (22) _ boring.9Drama ClubmusicfunMusic Videoshalf an hoursportsSimon: Do you like TV ads, Millie?Millie: Yes. Theyre interesting.Simon: Why do you think so?Millie: I think some of them are really creative. How about you?Simon: I hate them.Millie: Why?Simon: I think most of them are silly. Watching TV ads is just a waste of time.Study skillsNewspaper articles Most important LeastimportantNewspapers use a special style of writing. Usually the most important information-the who, what, where, when and how-comes first in an article. The details come next, from the most important details to the least important ones. 1 The Driver was killed, and eight were hurt in a bus crash2 Heavy fog delays flights in Xinjiang3 A Cat show was held in Shanghai4 New artist sweeps American Music Awards5 Here are some Xian travel trips Read the article below. Then answer the questions .Popular poet passes awaySusan Hunter, a poet whose poems were loved by millions, died of cancer on Tuesday in London. She was 73.Ms Hunter wrote hundreds of poems. They were mostly about home, family and life in the countryside. People around the country grew up listening to her poems on the radio, and her books have always been popular. She was also famous for helping other young poets get their start, and she taught writing at universities.1.Who was Susan Hunter?2.What happened to her?3.Where did she die?4.When did she die?5.How did she die?She was a poet.She passed away.She died in London.She died on Tuesday.She died of cancer.TaskMillie is writing a TV drama script for a competition. Read through the first half of her outline and answer the questions.1. Who was the story about?2. Who lived in Hill Building?3. Why did Sarah send a message to the twins?The twins, Justin and Luke.Their friend Sarah.She was asking for help. There were some burglars in Hill Building. 4. What did the twins do at once?5. What did the twins see?6. What happened to the twins?They called the police.They saw three men in police uniforms coming out of the building with guns in their hands.They were pushed into a minbus, but they tried to use a knife to open the back door of the minibus.Millie is writing the first half of the story. Help her complete it.One day, the twins, Justin and Luke, were (1)_. They received a message. It was from their friend Sarah. She was asking for (2)_. There were some (3) _ in Hill Building!at homehelpburglarsJustin and Luke called the (4) _ at once. Then they (5) _ to Hill Building quickly. When they arrived there, they saw three men in (6) _ coming out of the building with (7) _ in their hands.policeranpolice uniformsgunsThey arent policemen. Theyre the burglars, the twins thought. They ran towards the three men and tried to stop them from leaving, but they were pushed into a (8)_. Justin and Luke tried to open the back door of the minibus with a (9)_.minibusknifeTips for creating an interesting story Catch your readers attention in the first paragraph. Make your readers see what your characters are like by their appearance, actions, speeches and thoughts.Write meaningful dialogues. Choose two or more scenes for your story. Describe what happens, what the characters do and where the turning points are. Create a conflict to make your story interesting.