九年级英语上学期期中复习知识点
九年级英语上学期期中复习
Unit1 _______________________________________________
一、词性转换
1.pronounce(v.)→_________________ (n.) 2.express(v.)→________________(n.)
3. able (v.)→___________________(n.) 4. creative(adj.)→________________(v.)
5. activity(n.)→_____________________(adj.) 6. know(v.)→_____________________(n.)
7.wise(adj.)→__________________(adv.)
二、重点短语
1.向----寻求帮助_________________ 2.和某人谈话________________________________
3.英语口语______________________ 4.越-----，越-----________________________________
5.某人发现做某事是-----的_______________________________________________________
6.小菜一碟___________________________7.你活该_____________________
8. 查阅；抬头看_______________________9.做笔记____________________
10.有一个练习英语的伙伴______________________________________________________
11.天生具有___________________________12.是否_________________________________
13.注意；关注_____________________ 14.把……和……连接起来____________________ 15.熟能生巧_________________________ 16.害怕做某事______________________________
三、语法： 'by ＋ 动名词短语'
by表示'用……方式或手段'时，后接v.ing；表示'凭借……交通工具'时，后接交通工具名词；(指时间)可意为'不迟于；到……时为止'；也可意为'在附近'。
相关短语：by oneself独自地；by mistake无意地；by accident偶然地；by the end of到……末为止。
四、中考链接
1．[2013·云南] You don't have to ________ every new word in the dictionary while reading.
A．look for B．look up C．look at D．look after
2．[2014·莱芜] We can save money ________ cooking our own meals instead of eating outside. A．by B．to C．for D．with
3．[2014·江西] You have to be ________ and wait until I finish my work.
A．patient B．strict C．honest D．active
4．[2014·云南] Keep on. Don't stop. The ________ you climb, the ________ you will see.
A．highest; farthest B．highly; farther C．high; far D．higher; farther
5. [2013·广东]Not only my friends but also I ________ interested in football and Messi is our favorite star. A. be B. am C. is D. are
五、书面表达
背诵 《自主学习指导课程》P8: 3a—3b 短文。
Unit2 _______________________________________________
一、词性转换
1.strange(adj.)→____________( n.) 2.steal(v.)→_______(过去式)→________(过去分词)
3.lay(v.)→________(过去式)→______(过去分词)
4.lie(v.)→________(过去式)→______(过去分词)
5.die( v.)→___________( adj.)→__________(n.) 6.busy( adj.)→_____________(n.)
7. warm ( adj.)→__________( n.) 8. spread(v.)→_______(过去式)→________(过去分词)
二、重点短语
1. 增加(体重)；发胖_______________ 2.中秋节________________________________
3. 射下______________________ 4. 大声呼喊_____________________________
5. 摆开；布置__________________ 6. 捉弄某人______________________________
7.告诫某人去做某事____________________ 8. 最终成为；最后处于___________________
9. 使某人想起某人/某事____________________10.圣诞节____________________________
三、语法：
1.that, if和whether引导的宾语从句。
2．感叹句:
what引导的感叹句: What＋a/an＋形容词＋单数可数名词(＋主语＋谓语)！
What＋形容词＋复数名词/不可数名词(＋主语＋谓语)！
how 引导的 感叹句: How＋形容词/副词＋主语＋谓语！
what引导的感叹句可与how引导的感叹句相互转换。
What happy boys they are!＝How happy the boys are! 这些男孩多开心啊！
四、中考链接
1．[2014·长沙] Mother's Day is ________the second Sunday in May in the United States.
A．on B．in C．at
2．[2013·泰安] ________ you've tasted it, you can't imagine how delicious the dishes are!
A．Because B．Although C．When D．Unless
3．[2014·陕西] Look! Laura is getting the first place. ________ fast runner she is!
A．How B．What C．How a D．What a
4．[2014·凉山] —Can you guess if Mike ________ swimming this afternoon?
—I think he will go with us if he ________ free.
A．will go; is B．will go; will be C．goes; is D．goes; will be
5．[2014·泸州] The movie is ________ wonderful ________ I want to see it again.
A．too; to B．so; that C．as; as D．so; as
6．[2014·绍兴] —I can't decide ________ on vacation. Any advice?
—What about Hainan? It's warm in winter.
A．when I will go B．where will I go C．when will I go D．where I will go
五、书面表达：介绍中国的传统节日---春节
背诵 《自主学习指导课程》P20: 3a—3b 短文/《中学教材全解》P86短文。
Unit3 _______________________________________________
一、词性转换
1.suggest(v.)→____________(n.) 2.center(n.)→________________(adj.)
3.expensive(反义词) →_______________ 4.crowed(反义词) →_________________
5.polite(adj.)→_________(adv.)→_____________(反义词) 6.who(宾格) →___________
7.direct (adj.)→____________( n.)→____________(反义词) →________________(adv.)
8. speak(v.)→________________(n.) 9. Italy (n.)→_______________(adj.)
二、重点短语
1. 去三楼_________________________ 2. 向左/右转________________________________
3. 在某人去……的路上______________________ 4. 路过____________________________
5. 抱歉，请再说一遍_______________ 6.在----的拐角处___________________________
7.一个吃饭的好地方___________________________ 8. 导入_______________________
9.麻烦你我感到很抱歉_____________________________10. 停车场____________________
11. 盼望做某事_________________________
三、语法：what, when, where, why, which等引导的宾语 从句。
四、中考链接
1．(2014，黄冈)—So，can you tell me ______ here today?
—Well，I was walking down Centre Street when a UFO landed.
A．what did you see B．what you saw C．when did you see it D．when you saw
2．(2014，泰安)—Do you know _____ the Capital Museum?—Next Friday.
A. when will they visit B. when they will visit C. when did they visit D. when they visited
3．(2014，苏州)—I don't understand ____．—I'm sorry. But I was doing my homework.
A．why you didn't watch the football match B．why didn't you watch the football match
C．why you don't watch the football match D．why don't you watch the football match
4. [2013·威海]—Excuse me. Could you tell me ________ get to the nearest post office?
—Sorry, I am new here.
A. how can I B. how I could C. how to D. what I can
5. [2014.烟台] —Would you please tell me the way to the Pacific Hotel?
—Go________ the post office, and you'll find it on the left.
A. pass B．past C．to pass D．passed
五、书面表达：(背诵短文)
Unit4 __________________________________________
一、词性转换
1. humor (n.)→________________(adj.) 2. silence (n.)→________________(adj.)
3.help(v.)→___________________(adj.) 4.Asia(n.)→___________________(adj.) 5.shy( v.)→____________________( n.) 6.Europe(n.)→_________________(adj.)
7. Africa ( adj.)→_______________( n.) 8.Britain(n.)→__________________(adj.)
9. speak(v.)→_______/_________(n.) 10. proud(adj.)→_________________(n.)
11. introduce (v.)→_________________(n.)
12.deal( v.)→_________(过去式) ________(过去分词)
二、重点短语
1.保持沉默_______________ 2.过去常常做某事________________________________
3. 时常；有时______________________ 4. 开始从事；占用_________________________
5. 对应；处理__________________ 6. 敢于做某事______________________________
7.被众人关注___________________________ 8. 坚持下去_________________________
9. 公开地____________________10. 缺席____________________________
11. 决定做某事_________________________ 12.寄宿学校_________________________
13. 亲身；亲自__________________ 14. 为……感到自豪____________________/______
____________________ 15.在过去的几年里______________________
16.对某人有极大的影响_______________________ 17.要求某人做某事__________________
三、语法： used to表示'过去常常'的用法。
四、中考链接
1.[2014·烟台] —How many girls are there in your class?
—________ them ________ over twenty.
A．A number of; are B．The number of; are C．A number of; is D．The number of; is
2. (2014，广安)—Li Na is good at tennis. She is my favorite player.
—Yes. Everyone in China is proud _______ her. A．of B．for C．with D．at
3. [2013·河北]If you can't find the place, I will show you________.
A. what it is B. what it was C. where it is D. where it was
4. [2013·烟台]—Why do you speak in_______ a loud voice?
—Because I want to make myself________ clearly.
A. such; hear B. so; heard C. such; heard D. so; hear
5. (2014，黄石)—Where's Tonny now?
—I saw him ______ in the garden a moment ago and I told him ______．
A. play；go home B. playing；to go home C. to play；goes home D. play；going home
五、书面表达：
Unit5 _______________________________________________
一、词性转换
1.leaf(n.)→_______________ (复数) 2.produce (v.)→______________(n.)
3.wide (adj.)→______________( adv.) 4.French(n.)→________________(n.)
5.German (n. &adj.)→_______________ (n.) 6.compete(v.)→____________ (n.)
7.live (v.)→________________( adj.)8.environment(n.) →__________________( adj.)
9.history(n.) →__________________( adj.)
二、重点短语
1. 以……闻名________________________2. 不论；无论___________________________
3. 中国制造________________________ 4. 避免做某事____________________________
5. 手机__________________________ 6.日常用品________________________________
7.在……制造_______________________ 8. 被……使用___________________________
9.派出；发出__________________ 10.被……覆盖______________________________
11.剪纸____________________ 12.童话故事 ______________________________
13.在高温下___________________ 14.上升到空中____________________________
三、语法： 一般现在时的被动语态(当主语为动作的承受者时，谓语要用被动语态。)
结构'助动词be（am/is /are）+及物动词的过去分词.
相关短语： be made of意为'由……制成'，从制成品中可以看得出原材料。
be made from意为'由……制成'，制成的物品完全失去了原材料的外形或特征，或原材料在制作的过程中发生了化学变化，在成品中已经无法辨认。
be made in意为'在某地被制造'，in后接地点。
四、中考链接
1．(2014，黔东南)1)—Is the wine made ________ grapes?—Yes，it's made ____ France.
A．of；in B．from；in C．from；by D．of；as
2．(2014，随州) At times，parents find it difficult _______ with their teenage children.
A．talk B．talked C．talking D．to talk
3．(2014，衡阳)Tom was made _______ his own clothes by his sister.
A．wash B．washed C．to wash
4. (2013，广东) It________ last week that haze (雾霾) in Beijing caused many problems.
A．reports B．reported C．is reported D．was reported
5. (2014，无锡)The Olympic Games of 2016 will ___ in Brazil.
A．take after B．take off C．take place D．take away
五、书面表达: 介绍小吃————糖葫芦
Unit6 _______________________________________________
一、词性转换
1．pleased(adj.) →_______________ (n.) 2．day(n.)→______________(adj.)
3. accident(n.)→________________(adj.) 4.salt(n.)→____________________(adj.) 5．sudden(adj.)→_______________(adv.) 6．popular (adj.)→_______________(n.) 7．music(n.)→_______________(adj.) 8．hero(n.)→________________(复数)
9.smell(v.)→_______________(过去式)→____________(过去分词)
二、重点短语
1.……的样式 _____________ 2.被用于________________________________
3.偶然；意外地 _________________4.越-----，越--_____________________________
5.在我们的日常生活中 __________________ 6.有道理 ___________________________
7.非常乐意 ____________ 8. 据说_______________________________________
9.人们认为 _________________10.产生；发生 __________________________________
11.毫无疑问 _________________12.在19世纪 _________________________________
13.以低价 ______________________ 16.错误的；无意中 __________________________
17.把……分成……_______________ 18.阻止……做……___________________________
19.教某人做某事______________________ 20. ……的数量____________________________
21.钦佩；仰慕__________________ 22. 鼓励某人做……__________________________
三、语法： 一般过去时的被动语态：was/were+及物动词的过去分词
四、中考链接
1． [2014·江西] Many students ________ chances to show themselves in class because the
class size is too big. A．don't give B．aren't given C．haven't given D．won't give
2． [2014·陕西改编] Every day, too much water ________. We should take action to prevent it at once. A．is wasted B．wastes C．was wasted D．wasted
3．[2014·天津] Look at our new school. It ________ last year.
A．built B．was built C．is built D．will be built
4．[2014·枣庄] She likes ____ cookies. They are hard, dry and easily broken.
A．salty B．sweet C．sour D．crispy
5．[2014·南充] —When were you born?—I was born_____ a cold winter morning in 1994.
A．in B．at C．on D．of
6. [2014·襄阳] —I hear your grandpa has an old cup in your home.
—Yes. It ________ drinking tea long ago and my grandpa ________ drink tea with it when he was young. A．was used to; was used to B．used for; used to
C．was used for; was used to D．was used for; used to
五、书面表达: 背诵 《自主学习指导课程》P74: 3a—3b 计算机
Unit7 _______________________________________________
一、词性转换1．safe (adj.)→____________ (n.)→_______________(adv.)
2．bad(adj.)→___________(adv.) 3．choice(n.)→_________(v.)
4．educate(v.)→____________ (n.)→__________ (adj.)
二、重点短语
1. 没门 ________________ 2.被允许做…… ________________________________
3. 做兼职工作______________________ 4. 使某事被做___________________________
5. 停止做某事__________________ 6. 陪伴在某人的身边____________________
7.后悔做某事 ____________________ 8. 顶嘴 ___________________
9.避免接近 ___________________10.对某人要求严格__________________________
11.妨碍；挡……的路____________________ 12.不反对做……________________________
13.自己做决定_________________ 14.有机会做……… _____________________
15.认真对待________________________
三、语法：含有情态动词的被动语态：情态动词+be+及物动词的过去分词
肯定句：主语+情态动词+be+过去分词+其他
否定句：主语+情态动词+not be+过去分词+其他
一般疑问句：情态动词+主语+ be+过去分词+其他？
四、中考链接1．[2013· 宜宾] —Would you like to tell me ________？—Sure. Practice makes perfect. A. how can I study English well B．why do I learn English well
C. how I can study English well D．why I learn English well
2．[2014·泰安] Hurry up! Once the concert starts, nobody________ to enter the concert hall. A．allows B．allowed C．is allowed D．is allowing
3．[2013·连云港] —It's a wise ________ to wear the white tie. It matches your shirt well.
—Thank you very much. A．choice B．support C．mixture D．honor
4. (2014，泸州)The dictionary may ____ for three weeks.
A．keep B．be kept C．borrow D．be borrowed
5. (2014，蚌埠模拟)—When are you going to have your hair ____？—This afternoon.
A．cut B．cuts C．cutting D．to cut
6. (2013，衡阳) Teenagers ____ allowed to drive.
A．should not be B．should be not C．not should be D．not be should
7. (2014，兰州)There _____ a girl singing next door. Can't you hear beautiful voice？ A．must be B．must have C．can't be D．can't have
九年级英语动词填空与短文填空专练Unit1
Last year, I __1_ (not like) my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacher spoke too quickly. But I was afraid _2__( ask) questions because my pronunciation was very bad. So I just hid behind my textbook and never__3__ (say) anything.
Then one day I watched an English movie___4__ (call) Toy Story. I fell in love with this exciting and funny movie! So I began_5__ (watch) other English movies ,tool. Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body language and the expressions on their faces helped me__6__ (get) the meaning. I also realized I could get the meaning by __7__(listen) for just the key words. My pronunciation also improved by listening to the interesting conversations in English movies. I discovered that__8___ (listen) to something you are interested in is the secret to language learning. I also learned useful sentences like 'It's a piece of cake' or 'It serves you right.' I did not understand these sentences at first. But because I wanted __9__ (understand )the story, I looked up the words in a dictionary. Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new words and more grammar so that I can have a better __10__(understand) of English movies.
1.____________ 2.______________ 3.____________ 4.____________ 5._______________6.____________7._______________ 8.____________ 9._____________ 10._____________
Unit2
Many would agree that when we think of Christmas, we probably think of gifts, Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But behind all these things __1___(lie)the true meaning of Christmas: the importance of sharing and giving love and joy to people around us. The story in A Christmas Carol is perhaps the best example of this.
A Christmas Carol is a famous novel ___2___(write) by Charles Dickens. It is about an old man named Scrooge who never laughs or smiles. He is mean and only thinks about himself, and doesn't treat others nicely. He just cares about whether he _3___(make) more money. And he hates Christmas. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge sees the ghost of Jacob Marley, his dead business partner. Marley used __4__( be) just like Scrooge, so he ___5__ (punish) after he died. He warns Scrooge __6___( change) his ways if he doesn't want to end up like him. He also tells Scrooge to expect three spirits ____7_(visit) him.
That night, three ghosts visit Scrooge. First, the Ghost of Christmas Past takes him back to his childhood and reminds Scrooge of his happier days as a child. Then the second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, takes him to see how others __8___ (spend) Christmas this year. Everyone is happy, even poor people. The last one, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, takes him to the future. He sees that he is dead but nobody cares. Scrooge is so scared that he wakes up in his bed and finds out it is already the next morning on Christmas Day!
He decides to change his life and promises__9___ (be) a better person. He happily celebrates Christmas with his relatives. He also gives gifts to people in need. He now treats everyone with kindness and warmth,__10___ (spread) love and joy everywhere he goes. And that is the true spirit of Christmas!
1.____________ 2._______________ 3.____________ 4.____________ 5._______________6.____________7._______________ 8.____________ 9._____________ 10._____________
Unit3
When you visit a foreign country, it is important ___1__(know) how to ask for help politely. For example, 'Where are the restrooms?' or 'Could you please tell me where the restrooms are? ' These are similar requests for directions to a place. Both __2___(be) correct English, but the first one sounds less polite. That is because it is a very direct question. It is not enough just__3_ (ask )a question correctly. We also need to learn how __4__ (be) polite by being less direct — or more indirect — when we ask for help. In English, as in Chinese, we change the way we speak when we talk with different people. The expressions you use might __5__(depend) on whom you are speaking to or how well you know them. If you say to your teacher, 'When is the school trip?', this might sound impolite. But if you say, 'Excuse me, Mr. West. Do you know when the school trip is?', this will sound much more polite. However, it is all right __6__ (ask) direct questions in some situations, like with your classmates. Usually polite questions are longer and include more language such as 'Could you please ...?' or 'Can I ask ...?' It sounds more polite to say, 'Peter, could you please tell me your e-mail address?' than 'Peter, tell me your e-mail address.' Sometimes we even need spend time ___7__(lead) in to a request. For example, with a stranger on the street, we might first say, 'Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me' or 'I'm sorry __8__( trouble) you, but ...' before asking for help. It might seem more difficult__9___ (speak )politely than be direct. However, it is important to learn how to use proper language. This will also help you become better at English, or any other language you wish __10___ (speak).
1.____________ 2._______________ 3.____________ 4.____________ 5._______________6.____________7._______________ 8.____________ 9._____________ 10._____________
Unit4
Fort his month's Young World magazine, I interviewed 19-year-old Asian pop star Candy Wang .Candy__1_ (tell) me that she used to __2_ (is) really shy and took up singing _3__ (deal) with her shyness. As she got better, she dared __4_ (sing) in front of her class, and then for the whole school .Now she ___5_(be) not shy anymore and ___6_(love) singing in front of crowds .
What does Candy have to say to all those young people who want _7_(become)famous?'Well ,' she __8__(begin) slowly, 'you have to __9__(prepare) to give up your normal life. You can never imagine how difficult the road to success is. Many times I thought about __10_(give) up, but I fought on. You really require a lot of talent and hard work to succeed. Only a very small numbe4r of people make it to the top.'
1.____________ 2._______________ 3.____________ 4.____________ 5._______________6.____________7._______________ 8.____________ 9._____________ 10._____________
Unit5
According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongmig. He sent them out ___1_ (ask) for help when in trouble. Today, sky lanterns___2_(use) at festivals and other celebrations. They are made of bamboo and ___3__(cover) with paper. When the lanterns___4_ (light) , they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all __5__ (see) . They __6__(see) as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes.
Paper cutting _7__(be) around us for over1,500years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult __8_ (do) .the paper, usually red ,is folded before it __9__(cut) with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, fish, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they__10_ (put) on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.
1.____________ 2._______________ 3.____________ 4.____________ 5._______________6.____________7._______________ 8.____________ 9._____________ 10._____________
Unit6
Did you know that tea, the most popular drink in the world(after water), __1__(invent) by accident? Many people believe that tea was first__2__(drink) nearly 5,000years ago. It is said that a Chinese ruler__3__(call) Shen Nong first discovered tea as a drink. One day Shen Nong __4_(boil) drinking water over an open fire. Some leaves from a tea plant_5__(fall) into the water and remained there for some time. It__6__(product) a nice smell so he tasted the brown water anyway .It was quite delicious. In this way, one of the world's favorite drinks was invented.
It is believed that tea___7__(bring) to Korea and Japan during the 6th and 7th centuries. In England, tea__8__(not appear) until around1660, but less than 100 years later, it had become the national drink. The tea trade from China to Western countries __9__(take) place in the 19th century. This helped to spread the popularity of tea and the tea plant to more places around the world. Even though many people now_10_ (know) about tea culture, the Chinese are without doubt the ones who best understand the nature of tea.
1.____________ 2._______________ 3.____________ 4.____________ 5._______________6.____________7._______________ 8.____________ 9._____________ 10._____________
Unit 7
When I was nine ___1_(watch) scary movies, mom said no ice-cream for me . But I _2___(talk) back loudly, 'I should ___3_(allow) to watch it! I __4__ (be ) not a baby!' When I was a teen going out with friends, she said, 'Please__5__ (be) back by ten !' But I talked back again---- 'I shouldn't ___6_(tell ) what ___7__(do) ! I'm seventeen now!' Now I am an adult, __8___(think) back to those times, I regret ___9__(talk) back, not ___10__ (listen) to Mom. Mom knows me best, and for me she wanted only the best.
1.____________ 2._______________ 3.____________ 4.____________ 5._______________6.____________7._______________ 8.____________ 9._____________ 10._____________
Liu Yu, a fifteen-year-old boy from Shandong, is a__1__ (run) star. He is on his school team and has always wanted to be a professional runner when he grows up. However, his parents won't allow him___2__( train) so much. His parents want to see him _3___ (achieve)his dream, and they know how much he loves running. They __4_____( support) every one of his races and they have nothing against running! But they think their son needs __5____ (think) about what will happen if he ___6___(not end) up as a professional runner.
Liu Yu doesn't really agree. He thinks he should __7___(allow) to decide for himself. His parents have always taught him how important it is to work hard at school and enter university. He understands this, but he is serious about running. It's the only thing he's ever wanted to do.
His parents believe that Liu Yu should study hard in the evenings so they don't allow him to practice ___8___(run) at night. Maybe Lu Yu thinks it's too strict or unfair, but his parents think they're doing the right thing. Lu Yu needs to spend more time on his homework because it is difficult __9__ (become ) a professional sports star.
But Liu Yu still disagrees. He knows his parents care about him. They always talk about what will happen if he doesn't succeed. But he will! He's a quick runner! He thinks he should be allowed to make this choice himself . Only then will he have a chance _10___ ( achieve) his dream.
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九年级英语作文范文
Unit1
Dear...,
There are three good ways to learn English. You can learn by making word cards, reading story books, listening to tapes and so on. I think you should learn English by reading some English story books. If you do this, you will improve your reading speed.
Your friend, …
Unit2
The Middle-Autumn Festival is one of the traditional Chinese festivals, it is often celebrated in September or October. During the festival, family members get together and eat mooncakes. There are various kind of delicious mooncakes. On the evening of the Middle-Autumn Festival, people can enjoy the full moon in the dark sky. I like Mid-Autumn Festival because it makes me happy.
Unit3
Dear Sir or Madam,
My name is He Wei and I'm from Beijing, China. I'll be coming to your school soon for a short study vacation. I will leave for your school on July 10th. I'd like to know more information about the school.
Could you tell me what course I will study in your school? And I also want to know when the course will start. I want to know where I will stay. Can you tell me? Would you mind telling me where and what I can eat in your school? I like all kinds of activities. Could you please tell me what activities I can do in your school?
The last question, can you tell me how I can get to your school? I would like to thank you for helping me and I look forward to your reply.
Yours faithfully, He Wei
Unit4
How I've Changed
My life has changed a lot in the last few years. I used to be heavy but I'm not anymore. I lost a lot of weight after I started playing tennis. Playing tennis three times a week is very good exercise. Now I'm fitter and healthier.
The biggest change in my life was becoming much better in English. This is thanks to my English teacher, Mrs. Wong, who gave me an interesting book to read. I enjoyed it so much that I started to read other books. This is the most important change because I am no longer afraid of the English language and I am doing better in my exams. This has made my parents even prouder of me.
Unit5
Lanterns have been around for about 1800 years. They were first used for lighting in the old days. Today, they are used at festivals and other celebrations. Chinese people love lanterns very much because they're symbols of good luck and family reunion.
From Spring Festival to Lantern Festival, lanterns are hung up everywhere. Lanterns were usually made of bamboo and paper in the old days. Now they are made of many kinds of materials, such as steel, silk, cloth, plastic and so on. They are made all round China. Lanterns are made in the shape of different animals, vegetables, fruits and many other things.
Unit6
This special pen was invented by Liu Jie. He invented it because he always need to take notes quickly. It has three colors and is used for taking notes quickly. It is very useful if you have a lot to write down. The pen comes with a microchip that can store a list of common words that you will use. You can program the words you will use often into the microchip's memory, then assign a short form to each word. When you are writing, you just need to write the short forms with the pen, press a button on the pen and all the short forms will change into the actual words. The microchip can contain up to 50 words and you can make changes to the list of words whenever you need to.
The computer
Computers are becoming more and more important in our daily life. Do you know the history and the changes of computers? Computer was invented in 194. At that time, the machine was huge and it was as large as a big house. It weighed about 30 tons.
The computer is a very useful tool in our life, in our study as well as work. For example, computer can send some messages to foreign friends by e-mail. The computer can open our eyes to let us know more. The computer is the most helpful invention in the world. It can help us with our schoolwork too. There are many functions. We can listen to music when we are tired, and we can play the games on computer for fun. It makes us relax.
It's hard to imagine what our life would be like if we had no computers in our daily life. And in my opinion, computers are going to change our life completely in the near future.
Unit7
Dear Diary,
I do not agree with the rule that I must be home before dinner time every day. This is because the rule affects my social life. It takes away important opportunities for me to spend time with friends. As a result, my life is quite uninteresting sometimes. I think I should be allowed to have dinner with my friends once in a while.
For example, I would like to hang out with my classmates until after dinner on some Fridays. I wish my parents will allow me to do this if I promise not to stay out too late and if there is no important family activity on those days.
Yours,
x x x
Thursday, November 3rd
There are many rules in my house. One of them is that I mustn't make my own decisions. For example, I like playing the piano very much. My dream is to be a pianist. But my parents think I shouldn't do like that. I should spend more time on my schoolwork. I do not agree with my parents. I think I should be allowed to have my own ideas because I have grown up. I would like to practice playing the piano as much as I want. If I were allowed to do that, I could achieve my dream.
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