Starter unit. A plan for the new school year.
Unit 1. School is great fun.
Unit 2. Big Cities.
Unit 3. Festivals.
Unit 4. Accidents.
Unit 5. Animals in Danger.
Unit 6. Children of our world.
Listen and read. Then tick true or false.
- Hello, Mark.
- Hi, Linda. It's good to see you again. You're looking well. How was your summer holiday?
- It was great. I was with my grandparents on the farm. It was green and pretty there. And there were many fruit trees and birds. It was so beautiful. How about you, Linda?
- Ah, it was OK. I was at home in Foshan City. Hmm, have you got a plan for year six?
- No, I haven't. What are you going to do in year six?
- I'm going to work harder at English.
- Me too. I will do more listening and reading.
Read and talk with your friends about your plan for the new school year.
Eat healthy food and eat better.
Drink more water.
Exercise more.
Laugh more often.
Enjoy life.
Get good grades.
Learn something new.
Study often.
Read more books.
Watch less television.
Play fewer games.
Take a trip.
Get along better with people.
Make new friends.
Spend more time with family and friends.
Help others.
Listen and number the pictures.
Number 1. What's the weather like in Nanjing? It's raining.
Number 2. What's the weather like in your place? Oh, it's sunny. The sky is clear and blue.
Number 3. How's the weather today, Lily? It's cloudy.
Number 4. Hi, Carl. I'll get to Beijing tomorrow morning. Oh, great. How's the weather there? It's windy and cold. You'll have to bring your warm clothes.
Listen and check. Then read it out loud.
My best friend is Kate Lee. She likes to watch lots of TV. At quarter past five, she turns on the TV. She wants to see Kevin Dee, her favourite TV star. Kevin says on TV, "I love these sweets." And he eats and eats and eats. So Kate Lee also wants to have sweets very much. And she goes out and buys lots of sweets. Then she eats and eats and eats. Soon she cries out, "Oh, my tummy, my tummy." Then she never eats them again. Kate Lee says to me, "I hate these sweets. I'm Kevin Dee."
Read and fill in the numbers on the map. One. The tourist office is in the park. Two. The police station is beside the post office. Three. The school is opposite the police station. Four. The phone box is beside the museum. Five. The church is opposite the park. Six. The bus stop is opposite the museum. Seven. The fruit shop is beside the train station. Eight. The hospital is opposite the train station.
Read and number. Then listen and check. One. Excuse me, where's the post office? Go straight ahead. Then turn right. Thank you. That's OK. Two. Excuse me, where's the hospital? Turn left and then left again. It's on the left side of the street. Thank you. Three. Excuse me, where's the museum? Go straight ahead. It's on the left opposite the park. Thank you. That's all right. Four. Excuse me, where's the cinema? Turn left and it's on the right. It's next to the church. Thank you. That's OK.
Make a dialogue. Put the sentences in the correct order. Then listen and check. Excuse me, where's the new cinema? The new cinema. That's easy. It's opposite the supermarket. Sorry, but where's the supermarket? Turn left, then right. You can see it. Thank you. Bye bye. Bye bye.
Unit 1 2a Read about Lake School
School is Great Fun by Mary Chen.
I come from China. I go to Lake School on North Island. In our class there are 23 pupils, 12 girls and 11 boys. This year we will have 2 new subjects, Drama and History. Miss Howard will teach us Drama. I am her fan. Mr Washington will teach us History. We all love sports. Most pupils in our class like pop music. 4 boys and 2 girls have pets. Our classroom is great. We like our teachers. School is great fun.
Unit 1 2b Listen and read again. Tick true or false.
School is Great Fun by Mary Chen
I come from China. I go to Lake School on North Island. In our class there are 23 pupils, 12 girls and 11 boys. This year we will have 2 new subjects, Drama and History. Miss Howard will teach us Drama. I am her fan. Mr Washington will teach us History. We all love sports. Most pupils in our class like pop music. 4 boys and 2 girls have pets. Our classroom is great. We like our teachers. School is great fun.
Unit 1 3 Listen and learn the words for school subjects.
Chinese Maths English Science Music Art History P.E. Drama French ICT Geography
Unit 1 4a Listen and fill in the days.
Kevin and Christine are talking about their timetable. Christine, what have we got tomorrow? Let me think. Tomorrow is Thursday. On Thursday we've got P.E. and then French. I'm not sure about the third lesson. It's Science. No, I think it's Maths. You're right. What's your favourite day, Christine? Tuesday. Why's that? Because I like geography and music and I love science. And what's your favourite day? I've got two favourite days. Monday and Wednesday. My favourite subject is History. And we've got it on Monday and Wednesday. Have we got French homework for tomorrow? Yes, we have got to learn the new words.
Unit 1 6a Read, then listen and repeat.
In my English class there are 12 pupils, 8 girls and 4 boys. Our teacher's name is Mrs. Blasco. She is a very nice teacher. English is my favourite subject. I like reading stories and listening to cassettes best. This year my favourite day at school is Thursday. We have got History, English, Maths and P.E. I like History very much. Our History teacher is very nice. In English I like singing songs and playing games best. English is great fun.
Beijing is in the north of China. It is the capital of the country. There are many interesting places in Beijing. The Great Wall and the Palace Museum are the most popular.
London is the capital of the UK. The city is full of history and culture. The British Museum, Tower Bridge, Big Ben and the London Eye are great fun to visit.
Washington, DC is the capital of the US. It is home to the famous White House and the Smithsonian Museums. You can feel the history and culture of the country here.
Dear Mike, guess where we are today? We are looking at the Palace. It's very big. The King of the UK lives here. There's a beautiful garden with many flowers. Love, Emma.
Dear Mike, I like it here. Today we're in the middle of London. We're walking around Hyde Park. It's so big. Next we are going to Big Ben and Tower Bridge. Love Emma.
Excuse me, how can we get to the National Gallery from here? Go straight ahead, then take the first right. Go straight ahead again and then take the third street on the left. Thank you. That's OK.
Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the National Gallery? Go straight ahead, cross Piccadilly Circus into Regent Street, then take the second street on the right. Thank you very much. You're welcome.
Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the National Gallery? OK, take the first left and then the third right. Go straight ahead to Trafalgar Square, where the National Gallery is. Thank you very much. No problem.
New York City is a busy city by the sea in the US. It is also one of the biggest cities in the world. The twin towers in the photo were the tallest buildings in the city, but they were hit by two planes and fell down in 2001.
Wuhan is a big city in China. It is a city of rivers. The Changjiang River runs across the city from west to east, and the Han River enters the Chongjiang River here. The two rivers divide Wuhan into three parts. Wutang, Han Kou, and Han Yang. Wuhan is also a city of lakes, because there are many lakes in the city. And the Tangshun Lake is the biggest.
Unit 3 Festivals
Unit 3 1. Read the texts about festivals. Then listen and repeat. Mid-Autumn Festival The fifteenth day of the Chinese Lunar August is a very important festival in China. It's Mid-Autumn Festival. On this day, the moon is full and bright. Families get together and eat mooncakes. People far from home look up at the moon and think about their families.
Thanksgiving The fourth Thursday in November is a holiday in the USA. It's Thanksgiving. On this day, families get together and have a big dinner. People usually eat turkey, sweet potatoes and other vegetables. Many people will meet in the streets and enjoy their holiday together. Everybody has fun.
Unit 3 2 Read the story and find out more about Thanksgiving.
It is 1620. The Mayflower lands in America. The ship comes from England. The people on the Mayflower are looking for a new home. It is winter. The people from England are cold and hungry. Native Americans help them to build houses. They show them how to hunt for wild turkey. They show them how to catch fish. Later, when it's warm again, they show them how to plant corn. The people want to thank the Native Americans and have a big party. They invite the Native Americans. They call their party Thanksgiving.
Unit 3 3A Listen and read the text.
Halloween On the 31st of October, children in Britain and the USA dress up as witches, monsters or ghosts. They go from house to house and ring the doorbell. When the door opens, they call out "trick or treat". Most people give the children a treat, often chocolates or other sweets. Some people don't give the children anything. Then the children play a trick. They come back, ring the doorbell again and run away.
Unit 3 4 Listen and sing the song.
Halloween song
Who's there? It's us! Who's that? It's us! The witches, monsters and the ghosts! Ooooooooh! Give us a treat, oh yeah! Give us a treat, oh yeah! Give us a treat, or we'll play a trick on you. It's trick or treat, oh yeah! It's trick or treat, oh yeah! It's trick or treat, or we'll get you too. It's the last night of October. We knock on every door. But sometimes people knock us out. And then they can hear us shout! Give us a treat, oh yeah! Give us a treat, oh yeah! Give us a treat, or we'll play a trick on you. It's trick or treat, oh yeah! It's trick or treat, oh yeah! It's trick or treat, or we'll get you too. It's the last night of October. We knock on every door. But sometimes people knock us out. And then they can hear us shout! Give us a treat, oh yeah! Give us a treat, oh yeah! Give us a treat, or we'll play a trick on you. It's trick or treat, oh yeah! It's trick or treat, oh yeah! It's trick or treat, or we'll get you too! Hi Anna! Hi Sarah, hi Mike and Patrick. Ring the bell, Mike! Okay. Trick or treat, trick or treat! Here you are children. Oh great, thank you! Half an hour later. Let me see what you've got. Chocolate, sweets and lots of peanuts. Now let's go to Mr Pearson's house. Five minutes later. It's dark. There's nobody at home. Come here! Look, there's a light on upstairs. That's strange. There's a ladder. And the window upstairs is open. What can we do? I've got Dad's mobile phone. Let's call the police. We're at 29 Bridge Street. There's nobody at home, but there's an open window at the back, and there's a ladder. Okay, we'll check it out. Ten minutes later. Okay children, your names and addresses please. Thank you. Go home now please. Look! Police! Come down! Good evening officer. I left my key in the house and locked myself out. Oh, it's Mr Pearson. Well done children. Hello detectives. Have a treat. Thank you Mr Pearson.
Unit 4. Accidents.
Unit 4. 1. Look, listen, and read.
When I was eight, I had an accident with my bike. I broke my leg and my right arm. I was in hospital for four weeks. Last year, I was on holiday with my parents. One day, I went swimming. I cut my foot on a broken bottle. My mum put a bandage round it.
Unit 4. 3B. Listen and check.
The children went to Mr Snow's house. They found a ladder in his garden. They called the police. The police came quickly. They put the ladder away. The children and the police saw a man at the window. The man wanted to get down the ladder. He fell from the window. The man broke his right leg.
Unit 4. 3C. Listen again and read.
The children went to Mr Snow's house. They found a ladder in his garden. They called the police. The police came quickly. They put the ladder away. The children and the police saw a man at the window. The man wanted to get down the ladder. He fell from the window. The man broke his right leg.
Unit 4. 4C. Listen and sing the song.
Take care. Listen, everybody, to what I have to say. Listen well and keep to these rules. Take care when you ride your bike. Wear your helmet so that you're safe. Take care when you rollerblade. Don't forget to put on your pads. Listen, everybody, to what I have to say. Listen well and keep to these rules. There's another thing I want to say. Please remember to put on your belt when you ride in a car. Oh, yeah, and look left and right in the streets. Listen, everybody, to what I have to say. Listen well and keep to these rules. Hey! [Music] The Harris family went on holiday. Welcome. Here's your key. This is a lovely campsite. Let's stay here for a while. Yes, let's do that. The beach looks great for snorkeling. Several days later. I'm going down to the beach. Okay. Half an hour later. Oh, no. There's blood on your foot. I cut my foot down at the beach. Let me see. It's a deep cut. You need a doctor. Here's a bandage. Ouch! That hurts. Excuse me. Is there a doctor in the village? The people in the village didn't understand English. Finally, Tony's dad finds a boy and a girl who speak English. Excuse me. Is there a doctor in the village? No, there isn't. But there is one in the next village. I can come with you and show you. That's very kind. Your cut needs five or six stitches. It will hurt. Okay. Oh. Thank you, doctor. That's all right. Was it bad? Well... No swimming for a week. Okay. Tony couldn't go snorkeling, but he wasn't unhappy. The boy and the girl from the village often came and played games with him. Two weeks later. Don't forget to write. No, I won't. See you again next year. [Music]
Unit 5 1 Listen, read, and guess what animals they are.
It has got four legs. It has got a long nose. It's a very big animal. It lives in Africa and Asia. It has got four legs. It eats grass. It lives on a farm. It gives us milk. It has got four legs. It eats other animals. Its fur is white. It lives in the Arctic. It has got four legs. It eats grass. It lives on a farm. People ride it. It has got four legs. It eats other animals. Its smaller than a tiger. It lives in Africa and Asia. It has got four legs. It eats grass. Its smaller than a sheep. Foxes like to eat it.
Unit 5 2 Listen, and read. Then choose the best answer.
Kingfishers are beautiful birds. They live in many countries of the world. They eat small fish. Kingfishers are in danger. The water in many rivers is dirty. There are no fish in them. So there is no food for the kingfishers. There is also another problem. Kingfishers build their nests in holes in riverbanks. When people change the rivers and build new riverbanks, there is no quiet place for birds to make holes for their nests.
Unit 5 4 A Story The Kingfishers
There are no kingfishers this year. Why not? I don't know. The water is okay. There are lots of fish. Let's find out about kingfishers on the web. Good idea. Ah, here it says how we can help the kingfishers. Right, they need holes in riverbanks to make nests. Where are you going? To the river. We want to help the kingfishers. Why don't you come and help us? No, that's boring. See you. Let's start digging here. Okay. Let's make the hole for the nest here. Alright. Five hours later. That was a lot of work. Yeah. Do you think the kingfishers will come here, Emma? I think so. It's a quiet place. Let's not tell anyone. Okay. Three months later. Who is that behind the bush? I think it's Emma and Mike. What are you doing here? Be quiet and have a look. Wow! Baby birds! Aren't they sweet?
Unit 5 5. Listen and read the posters.
Let's help pandas.
The panda lives in China. It eats bamboo. It has beautiful fur. It is black and white. People around the world love pandas. But they are in great danger. Let's join in to help them. Save China's Tigers. We all know Toby the tiger and love him. But do you know the South China tiger? The South China tiger lived in many parts of China. But people can only see them in the zoo today. Let's help to save China's tigers.
Unit 5 6. Listen and read. Then tick true or false.
The black rhino lives in East Africa. It eats fruit and leaves. The black rhino is not black. It is grey. Why is it called black? Black rhinos love mud. And they often take baths in the mud. When they come out, they look black. People kill rhinos and sell their horns. Then other people make medicine out of the horns and get a lot of money for it. They say this medicine helps when you are ill. But that is not true.
Unit 6 1a Listen and read
I'm Carlos. I live in Recife in Brazil. I get up at half-past seven every day. Before I go to school, I feed my fish. My fish are beautiful. They are very precious to me. I'm Anna. I'm from Tucherman, Argentina. I love music. I have lots of CDs. Sometimes, some friends come to my place and we listen to my CDs together. That's great fun. My CD player is my most precious thing.
Unit 6 2 Read and match Fill in the numbers. Then listen and check.
1.Tom's precious things are his books. He loves reading.
2.Sue's precious things are her stamps. She has got more than 300.
3.Bill's precious thing is his TV. He likes watching sports and cartoons.
4.This old watch is precious to Carl. It was his grandfather's.
5.Lily's precious thing is her dog. It is so cute.
6.Granny's precious things are her old photos. She often looks at them and thinks back to the things in the past.
Unit 6 3 Listen to the interviews. Then answer the questions.
Hi. What's your name? I'm Erica.
Erica, where are you from? From Limerick, in Ireland.
What can you tell listeners about your day, Erica? When do you get up? When does school start? I get up at half past seven. School starts at nine o'clock.
And how do you get to school? I walk.
Alone? No. With a group of friends.
Do you like school? Yes, I do. I like the clubs at my school best.
The clubs? Yes. There are four clubs. We have a biology club, a photo club, a dance club and a volleyball club. I'm a member of the photo club. We meet every Friday from two to four o'clock. Sometimes we walk around in town with our teacher to take photos. I like that.
That sounds very interesting. One last question. What's the most precious thing for you? The most precious thing? That's easy. My camera.
And what's your name? I'm Jeff.
Where are you from, Jeff? I'm from London.
What's in this bag, Jeff? A guitar? Yes. That's right.
Is it yours? It is. I love playing the guitar.
Really? How often do you play? Every afternoon. I always do my homework first, then I play the guitar, and sometimes I play with my dad.
Does he play the guitar too? No. He plays the piano. And when he has time, we sometimes make music together in the evening when he comes home.
Excellent. So your guitar is very important for you, isn't it? Absolutely. I have a dream. One day I want to write my own songs. I want to play in a band and sing my own songs.
Unit 6. 4a. Listen and read, then match the photos with the texts.
Samshad is 12. She lives in India. She gets up at 6 o'clock in the morning. Then she helps her mother in the garden behind their house. She also feeds the chickens. At 8 o'clock, she walks to school. In her class, there are 52 children. Samshad loves learning. She wants to have a good job when she's older. So, school is very important for her. There is no bookshop or library near Samshad's home, so her books are precious things.
Lena is from Ghana, in Africa. She is 13. She gets up at 5 o'clock. Then she starts working with her father. At half past seven, Lena gets on her bike. She rides into town. She sells mangoes and bananas in the streets. Sometimes, older boys take her fruit and run away. Then Lena is very unhappy. Her family needs the money. Lena has a dream. One day, she wants to have her own little shop.
Mark is from Western Australia. He is 12. He lives on a farm. The nearest town is 400 kilometres away, so Mark cannot go to school. Every morning, he gets up at 8 o'clock. His lessons on TV start at 9. Mark learns the same things as the children in town. Once a month, his teacher comes to the farm and studies with him. Mark helps his father a lot on the farm. Mark has his own horse called Sprinter. In the afternoon, he often rides around the farm. He loves his horse very much.
Jimmy is 12. He is American. He lives in Honolulu, Hawaii. His parents came to Hawaii from China 14 years ago. Jimmy was born in Hawaii. He gets up at half past seven. School starts at 9. He goes to school by bus. In the afternoon, he always plays soccer. He is in the boys' team at his school. Jimmy dreams of playing in the American national team one day. His most precious thing is a football with the signature of a famous American player. We're the children of this world.