Translation of English Texts in the Second Volume of the Seventh Grade of People's Education Press

Unit 1 Can you play the guitar?

Part a, 1b

Dialogue 1

Girl: I want to join the music club.

Boy: Oh, can you sing?

Girl: Yes, I will.

Dialogue 2

Girl: Can you swim?

Boy: No, I won't.

Dialogue 3

Girl: I want to join the art club.

Boy: Can you draw?

Girl: Yes, I will.

2a、2b

Dialogue 1

David: Lisa, what club do you want to join?

Lisa: I want to join the chess club.

David: Can you play chess?

Lisa: No, I won't. What about you, John?

John: I will.

Dialogue 2

Bob: Hi, Mary. These are all clubs.

Mary: Bob, what club do you want to join?

Bob: I want to join the English club. I like speaking English. What about you?

Mary: Hmm. I want to join the chess club. Can you play chess?

Bob: No, I don't like chess. Do you like music?

Mary: Oh, yes. I can sing and dance. I like music.

Bob: Me too. Let's join the music club.

Part b, 1b

1. Sound of Guitar 2. Drums 3. The sound of piano 4. The sound of violin

1d， 1e

Teacher: I want some students to give a school concert. What are you going to do, Bill? Can you sing?

Bill: No, I won't. But I can play the guitar.

Teacher: You can play the guitar! All right. Okay, what would you do, Cindy?

Cindy: I can sing and play drums.

Teacher: You will! Great, Cindy. Can you play the piano?

Cindy: No, I won't. Frank can play the piano.

Teacher: Frank, can you play the piano?

Frank: Yes, I can play the piano, but I can't sing and dance.

Unit 2 When do you go to school?

Part a, 1b

Reporter: Rick, when do you get up?

Rick: Well, I usually get up at half past six.

Reporter: When do you brush your teeth and take a shower?

Rick: I brush my teeth and take a shower at six forty.

Reporter: Yes. When do you have breakfast?

Rick: Seven o'clock.

Reporter: When do you usually get dressed?

Rick: I usually get dressed at seven twenty.

Reporter: This is the last question. When do you go to school?

Rick: I usually go to school at half past seven.

Reporter: Thank you.

2a、2b

Reporter: Jim, you have a big family, don't you?

Jim: Yes, I have two brothers and two sisters.

Reporter: Wow! How many times have you bathed?

Jim: We only have one shower.

Reporter: Is that difficult?

Jim: No, because we have a bath schedule. My brother Bob takes a bath at 5: 30.

Reporter: Wow! So early.

Jim: Yes. Then my sister Mary takes a bath at five fifty. My next brother, Jack, takes a bath at six fifteen. I take a bath at half past six. My sister Anna takes a bath at 6: 45. ...

Part b, 1c, 1d

Reporter: Tom, I want to know your day.

Tom: OK.

Reporter: When do you get up?

Tom: When do I get up? Hmm. Usually at half past five. Then I run at six o'clock.

Reporter: Do you run at six in the morning?

Tom: Hmm.

Reporter: When do you have breakfast?

Tom: Breakfast? Usually around seven o'clock. Then I usually go to school at a quarter to eight.

Reporter: Wow! When will you go home now?

Tom: It's a quarter past four in the afternoon.

Reporter: What do you do at night?

Tom: I do my homework at about 5: 30 and have dinner at 7: 15. I go to bed at nine o'clock

Reporter: So early! But you get up early.

Tom: Hmm.

Unit 3 How do you go to school?

Part a, 1b

Boy: How do Bob and Mary go to school?

Girl: Bob takes the train and Mary takes the subway.

Boy: How does John go to school?

Girl: He takes a bus.

Boy: How do Bauer and Yan Yang go to school?

Girl: They walk. Look, here they come!

Boy: Jim walks to school?

Girl: No, he didn't. He rides a bike.

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Dialogue 1

Mary: How do you get home from school?

Tom: I walk.

Mary: How long will that take?

Tom: It will take about 20 minutes.

Mary: Wow! That express train! How far is it from school to home?

Tom: It's only two kilometers.

Dialogue 2

Peter: Jane, how do you get home from school?

Jane: I take a bus.

Peter: How long will that take?

Jane: Oh, the courtyard is one hour and thirty minutes.

Peter: Wow! That's a long time!

Jane: Yes, I only go home on weekends.

Peter: How far is it from home to school?

Jane: This compound is 60 kilometers long.

Part b, 1c, 1d

Mary: I love your family, Bob. How big it is!

Bob: Thank you, Mary. My grandparents' home is also very big.

Mary: Where do they live?

Bob: It's far from my home.

Mary: Oh, how far is it?

Bob: It's about 500 kilometers from here.

Mary: Wow! It's too far.

Bob: Yes, it is. So I only go there once or twice a year to see my grandparents.

Mary: How do you get there?

Bob: I usually take the train.

Mary: How long will it take?

Bob: About six hours. Then we go to their home by bus from the railway station.

Mary: Wow. This is a long journey.

Unit 4 Don't eat in class

Part a, 1b

Mrs Clark: Hey, Pete. You only have rules. Don't run in the corridor.

Peter: I'm sorry, Mrs Clark.

Mr Smith: Amy, don't eat in the classroom. You must eat in a restaurant.

Peter: Oh, almost, Mr. Smith.

Mr. Smith: Hey, Mike, don't listen to music in class. Mike.

Boy: He can't hear you, Mr. Smith.

2a、2b

Cindy: Allen, what are the school rules?

Allen: Well, we can't listen to music in the classroom or corridor. But we can listen to music outdoors and in the music room.

Cindy: Yes.

Allen: We can't eat in the classroom, but we can eat in the canteen.

Cindy: Oh. Then can we wear hats in class?

Allen: No, we can't. Anything else? Oh, you can't fight with classmates. That will make the teacher very angry.

I see ...

Part b 1b, 1c

Emily: Hello, Dave. Do you want to go to the park to watch the basketball game today?

Dave: I'd love to, but I can't go out on school nights.

Emily: Oh, too bad.

Dave: Yes, I have many rules.

Emily: Really?

Dave: Yes, I can't visit my friends after school during the day. I have to do my homework.

Emily: Do you have any other rules?

Dave: Hmm … I have to practice my guitar before dinner, and then I have to wash the dishes after dinner. I can't watch TV at night.

Emily: Oh. Well, sometimes I have to help my mother cook.

Dave: Me too. I help my mother make breakfast every morning. I clean my room every Saturday.

Emily: Wow, you really have many rules!

Unit 5 Why do you like pandas?

Part a, 1b

Dialogue 1

Girl: Let's go to see the panda first. They are my favorite animals.

Boy: Why?

Girl: Because they are cute.

Dialogue 2

Boy: Let's look at giraffes.

Girl: Why do you want to see them?

Boy: Because they are beautiful.

Dialogue 3

Girl: Now let me see koalas. I like koalas.

Boy: Why?

Girl: Because they are interesting.

2a、2b

Julie: John, let's see the pandas.

John: Why do you like them, Julie?

Julie: Because they are a little interesting.

John: Where are they from?

Julie: They are from China.

John: Well, I like koalas.

Julie: Why do you like them?

John: Because they are very cute. They are from Australia.

Julie: Well, I don't like lions.

John: Why don't you like them?

Julie: Because they are really scary.

John: Where are they from?

Julie: Most of them are from South Africa.

Part b, 1b, 1c

Tony: Where do you want to go now?

Mary: Let's look at elephants.

Tony: Elephant? Why do you like elephants?

Mary: Oh, they are interesting. They are really smart.

Tony: Yes, but they are also lazy.

Mary: Oh, Tony! So, where do you want to go?

Tony: Let's go and see the pandas. They're cute.

Mary: Oh, ok. I like pandas. They are beautiful. But they are also a little shy. Where are they?

Tony: There they are, not far from koalas.

Unit 6 I'm watching TV

Part a, 1b

Bob: Hello, Jenny!

Jenny: Hello, Bob!

Bob: Jenny, what are you doing?

Jenny: I am watching TV.

Bob: Do you want to play tennis?

Jenny: No, this TV program is very interesting. What is John doing?

Bob: He is washing dishes.

Jenny: OK, what are Dave and Mary doing?

Bob: They are listening to the CD.

2a、2b

Jack: Hello, Steve.

Steve: Hello, Jack.

Jack: What are you doing, Steve?

Steve: I am watching TV. What about you?

Jack: I'm listening to the CD, but I'm a little bored.

Steve: Yes, my TV program is also very interesting. Would you like to go to a movie?

Jack: That sounds good.

Part b, 1c, 1d

Dialogue 1

A: Hello. Is that Alice?

No, she's not at home. She is in the supermarket.

Oh, is he shopping?

Yes, she is shopping. She is buying milk and bread.

Dialogue 2

Hello, is this Mike?

Sorry, he is still studying.

Oh, well, is he doing his homework?

No, he didn't. He is playing basketball.

Dialogue 3

Lisa?

No, I am her sister, Julie.

Oh, is Lisa there?

No, she isn't. She is in the library.

Oh, is she reading?

Yes, she is reading.

Unit 7 It's raining!

Part a, 1b

Dialogue 1

Tom: Hi, Peter.

Peter: Hello, Tom.

Tom: What's the weather like in Shanghai?

Peter: It's cloudy. What is the weather like in Moscow?

Tom: It's snowing now.

Dialogue 2

Peter: Hello, Aunt Sally.

Aunt Sally: Hello, Peter.

Peter: What's the weather like in Boston?

Aunt Sally: Oh, it's windy.

Dialogue 3

Peter: So, what's the weather like in Beijing?

Julie: It's sunny.

Dialogue 4

Peter: Hi, Uncle Bill.

Uncle Bill: Hello, Peter.

Peter: What's the weather like in Toronto?

Uncle Bill: As usual, it's raining.

2a、2b

Jim: Hello, Linda. I'm Jim.

Linda: Hello, Jim!

Jim: Is that Uncle Joe?

Linda: No, he isn't. He's out.

Jim: Out? It's cold, isn't it?

Linda: No, it's sunny and very warm today.

Jim: What is Uncle Joe doing?

Linda: He is playing basketball.

Jim: Is Aunt Sally there?

Linda: Yes, she is, but she is busy now.

Jim: What is she doing?

Linda: She is cooking.

Jim: What about Mary? What is she doing?

Linda: Nothing. She is just watching TV. You want to talk to her, don't you

Jim: Yes, thanks. May I say hello to Jeff, too

Linda: Of course. He is playing computer games.

Part b, 1c, 1d

Mary: Hello, Eric?

Eric: Mary? Hello! Where are you?

Mary: I'm in Moscow! I'll call you and say "Happy birthday!"

Eric: Oh, thank you!

Mary: So, what about over there?

Eric: Very good! How are you?

Mary: Not bad. What are you doing?

Eric: I'm having a party. My family is here.

Mary: Oh, that sounds interesting. How's the weather?

Eric: Shit. It's cold and rainy. What is the weather like in Moscow?

Mary: It's very hot. The weather is hot, dry and sunny.

Eric: That sounds good. ...

Mary: Hmm.

Eric: So, what are you doing over there?

Mary: I'm going to see my grandfather.

Is there a post office near Unit 8?

Part a, 1b

Dialogue 1

Is there a restaurant on Da Qiao Street?

Yes, there is.

Dialogue 2

is there a post office around？

Well, yes, there is. On the long street.

Dialogue 3

Is there a hospital on Central Street?

No I don't.

Dialogue 1

A: Excuse me. Is there a police station nearby?

Yes, it's between the restaurant and the hospital.

Dialogue 2

Where is the park?

Park? Oh, she's opposite the bank.

Dialogue 3

A: Excuse me. Is there a hospital nearby?

Yes, it's on Da Qiao Street.

Dialogue 4

Where is the pay phone?

B: It's next to the post office.

Dialogue 5

A: Excuse me. Is there a restaurant nearby?

Yes, there is one in front of the post office.

Dialogue 6

A: Where is the hotel?

B: Hotel? It's behind the police station.

Part b, 1b, 1c

A: Excuse me, is there a hotel nearby?

Yes, there is. Go along Da Qiao Street and turn left when you see the library. Go along this long street and it's on the right. It's next to the supermarket, opposite the bank.

A: Thank you! Is there a restaurant nearby?

B: Yes. Go along Xinjie Street and turn right at the first crossing. The restaurant is on your left, opposite the pay phone.

A: Thank you very much.

B: You're welcome.

Unit 9 What does he look like?

Part a, 1b

Girl: Is that your friend?

Amy: No, it isn't.

Girl: What does he look like? Is he short or tall?

Amy: Well, he is really tall. He has curly hair.

2a、2b

Dialogue 1

Is that your brother David?

No, it's not.

What does he look like? Is he tall or short?

He is tall and fat. He has curly hair.

Dialogue 2

Is that Sally?

No, it's not.

Does Sally have long hair or short hair?

She has long straight hair. She is of medium height. She is very thin.

Dialogue 3

Is your friend Pete short or tall?

He is short. He is of medium build. He has short hair.

Part b, 1c, 1d

Laura: Bob, don't you love Johnny Ding?

Bob: Johnny?

Laura: Ding. Singer.

Bob: I don't know. What does he look like?

Laura: He is really tall and thin. He has curly hair. He wears funny glasses. Look, there he is.

Bob: Oh, yes, I saw him.

Laura: Here comes the male film actor.

Bob: Oh, wow!

Laura: Who is your favorite actress?

Bob: I like blondes.

Laura: Is she tall or short?

Bob: She is of medium height.

Laura: Oh, Tina Brown?

Bob: Yes. I think she is really cool. She is beautiful and a good actress.

Unit 10 I want some noodles

Part a, 1b

Actress: What do you want?

Boy: I'm not sure. Are there any vegetables in the beef noodles?

Actress: Yes, there are some tomatoes.

Boy: OK, beef noodles, please.

2a、2b

Attendant: What size noodles do you want?

Boy: I want a big bowl of noodles.

Waiter: What kind of noodles do you want?

Boy: I want chicken, potatoes and cabbage noodles.

Attendant: And you?

Girl: I want a medium bowl.

Waiter: What kind of noodles do you want?

Girl: Beef and tomato noodles, please.

Part b, 1c, 1d

A: Hello, jiaozi!

B: Hello! Please give me something to eat.

A: Of course.

Please give me some chicken, fish and cabbage.

Yeah, yeah.

B: 12 jiaozi.

What kind of jiaozi do you want?

Ok, anything else?

Um ... I want some soup, too.

B: ok, what soup would you like to drink?

A: Tomato soup.

Ok, a tomato soup then. Would you like to have a drink first?

One large green tea and two small orange juice.

B: OK. What is your address, please?

A: North Street 15.

B: What's your phone number?

A: 398-2845

B:398-2845？

A: Yes.

Thanks, 65 yuan.

Unit 1 1 How was your school trip?

Part a, 1b

Bob: Hello, Carol. How was your study trip yesterday?

Carol: Great.

Bob: Did you go to the zoo?

Carol: No, I didn't. I went to a farm. Look, this is my photo.

Bob: Have you seen some cows?

Carol: Yes, I saw it. I saw a lot.

Bob: Did you ride a horse?

Carol: No, I didn't. But I milked a cow.

Bob: Did you feed the chickens?

Carol: OK, I saw some chickens, but I didn't feed them.

Bob: What else did you do?

Carol: My friends and I walked around the farm and talked with the farmers.

2a、2b

Bob: Carol, what happened to that farmer?

Carol: Yes, he was very friendly and showed us around my farm.

Bob: Really? What do you see?

Carol: We saw many interesting things. We learned farm work from him.

Bob: Great! Did you ask him some questions?

Carol: Yes. I asked him if the farmers planted strawberries.

Bob: Do they grow them?

Carol: Yes, they did. They sow from December to June.

Bob: How about apples? Do they grow apples?

Carol: Yes, they did. They pick apples around September.

Bob: Did you pick strawberries?

Carol: Yes, we did. We also brought some home!

Bob: Oh, wow! Are they okay?

Carol: They are delicious!

Part b, 1b, 1c

Tony: Jane, how was your study trip?

Jane: Oh, too bad.

Tony: Really? Where have you been?

Jane: OK, we went to the countryside and climbed mountains. But it's too cold. It's raining all day.

Tony: Oh, that's too bad.

Jane: Hmm! Tony, how was your school trip?

Tony: OK, it's raining here, too, so we didn't go to the countryside.

Jane: So what did you get?

Tony: We went to the Art Museum. That's great. There are so many interesting things to see. I saw some very beautiful paintings. Then we have lunch in the museum restaurant. The food is really delicious! Then we went to a special art room to paint. How interesting!

Jane: It sounds like your study trip was great.

Tony: Yes. We had a great time!

Unit 12 What did you do last week?

Part a, 1b

Bob: Hey, Lucy.

Lucy: Hello, Bob.

Bob: How was your weekend?

Lucy: Great.

Bob: So, what did you do?

Lucy: OK, Saturday morning, I play badminton. In the afternoon, I went to the beach. In the evening, I went to the movies.

Bob: Cool. How about Sunday?

Lucy: In the morning, my classmates and I camped by the lake. In the afternoon, we went boating. At night, we do our homework.