Text translation of the first volume of Grade 8 English (1)
Unit 8
first segment
Drink milkshake, pour milk into food blender, chop bananas, peel bananas, turn on food blender, and put bananas and ice cream into food blender.
1a Open, chop, drink, peel and dump.
1b Peel three bananas.
1c how to make a banana milkshake? First, peel bananas.
How many bananas do we need? We need three bananas. How much yogurt do we need? We need a cup of yogurt. Let's make a fruit salad. Ok, good idea. How much yogurt do we need? A glass of wine. How many apples do we need? Let me see. We need two apples. Ok, how much does it cost?
2d Sam, I want to wear a Luo Songtang at the party on Saturday. Can you tell me how to do it? Of course. First, buy some beef, a cabbage, four carrots, three potatoes, five tomatoes and an onion. Then, chop up these vegetables. What to do next? Next, put the beef, carrots and potatoes into the pot and add some water. Then cook for another 30 minutes. Then add cabbage, tomatoes and onions and cook for 10 minutes. All right, all right. No, one more thing. Finally, don't forget to add some salt.
Grammar focus
How do you make banana milkshake? First, peel bananas. Next, put the bananas in the food blender. Then, pour the milk into the food blender. Finally, turn on the food blender. How many bananas do we need? We need three bananas. How much yogurt do we need? We need a cup of yogurt.
3a How many bananas do we need? How much sugar do we need? How much bread do we need? How many tomatoes do we need? How much cheese do we need?
3b How do you make popcorn? First, put the corn in the popcorn machine. How much corn do we need? Half a cup. What should we do next? Next, turn on the popcorn machine. Finally add salt. How much salt do we need? Just a spoonful. Can we eat now? Yes, we can!
Do you know how to plant trees? First, dig a hole. However, planting trees, making beef noodles, washing clothes and borrowing books from the library.
Text translation of the first volume of Grade 8 English (2)
Ninth unit
Jenny, can you come to my party on Saturday afternoon? Sure, I'd love to. What about you, Ted? Can you come to my party? Sorry, I can't. I must help my parents. Ted
1a prepare for the exam to help parents see a doctor and catch a cold.
Can you come to my party on Saturday afternoon? Sure, I'd love to. Sorry, I can't. I have to prepare for the exam. I'm sorry too. I must see a doctor.
2c Hey, Dave. Can you go to the movies on Saturday? Sorry, I'm not available. I have too much homework this weekend. Too bad. Maybe some other time. Sure, Joe. Thank you for your invitation.
Hi, Nick, can you come to my house on Saturday? My cousin Sam from Xi 'an is coming here. Oh, Sam! I remember when he came to see you last autumn, we went cycling together. Yes, that's right. I'd love to, but I'm afraid I can't. I have an exam on Monday, so I have to prepare. That's terrible! Oh, but Sam won't leave until next Wednesday. Can you come with us on Monday evening? Sure! See you on monday!
Grammar focus
Can you come to my party on Saturday? Sure, I'd love to. Sorry, I have to prepare for the math exam. Can you go to the movies tomorrow night? Sure, that sounds great. I'm afraid not. I have a cold. Can he go to the party? No, he can't. He must help my parents. Can she go to the baseball game? No, she is not available. She must see a doctor. Can they go to the movies? No, they are not free. They may have to meet their friends.
3a Watching TV on weekends, my cousin went to his grandparents' house to practice the violin.
1. What will you do on Saturday? I'm not sure. I might.
2. What are you going to do after school? I don't know.
When will you finish your science homework?
Who are you going to the movies with?
Are you free to come to my apartment on Saturday?
Can you come to my party? What time? Next week, Thursday night. Sorry, I have to study for the math exam.
Text translation of the first volume of Grade 8 English (3)
Unit 10
Section a
I think I'll go to the party with Karen and Ann. If you go to the party, you will have a good time.
I think I will wear jeans to the party.
I think I will stay at home.
I think I'll go to the party by bus.
I think I'll go to the party with Karen and Ann.
Will you go to the party tomorrow night? Yes, I'll go. Who will you go with? I think I'll go with Karen and Ann. In that case, you will have a good time.
The students are talking about when to hold (class party/class meeting/birthday party). They plan to hold it on (Friday night/Saturday afternoon/Saturday night).
Oh, when is a good time to hold the party? Let's hold it today. Hmm. If we hold it today, half the students won't come.
Hello, Ben, should we ask people to bring food to the party next week? No, let's order from the restaurant If we ask people to bring food, they will only bring French fries and chocolate because they are too lazy to cook. Well, for the game, do you think we should give them small gifts if they win? I think this is a good idea! If we do this, more people will play games. Yes, the game will be more exciting.
Grammar focus
I think I'll go to the party by bus. In that case, you will be late. I think I will stay at home. In that case, you will regret it very much. What will happen if they have a party today? If they hold a party today, half of the students will not come. Should we ask people to bring food? If we ask people to bring food, they will only bring French fries and chocolate.
Dear Su Mei, I don't know what to do if I go to Mike's birthday party tomorrow night. My parents think I should prepare for the English exam next week. If I go to the party, they will be very sad. Mike told us to wear beautiful clothes, but I didn't. If I wear jeans, I will look the worst. Besides, I don't know how to go to the party. If I walk, it will take a long time. It's too expensive if I go by taxi. Can you give me some advice?