Read the following magazine article and answer the questions.

Red taxis, yellow taxis, black taxis. The MTR, the Subway, the Tube. Central, Manhattan, the West End. Can you guess where we are? Here is one more clue. IFC, The Statue of Liberty, Big Ben. I am sure you are there now. They are all the things you can see in Hong Kong, New York and London.

H o n g K o n g i s A s i a ’s world city, where East meets West . I t i s fu l l of contrasts. There are old buildings right next to ultra-modern tower blocks. Trams that first took pas senger s over 100 years ago share the roads with space-age 21st century vehicles. The Star Ferry crosses Victoria Harbour next to ocean-going liners. Hong Kong Park is surrounded by high-rise buildings, but it is a place where office workers can go to enjoy some peace and quiet.

New York and Hong Kong both have a skyline that most people recognize , especially when the bright lights are on at night. The names of many of New York’s streets are famous all over the world. Wall S t r e e t i s t h e f i n a n c i a l centre and Broadway is the

place to go when you want to see plays and musicals. It also has a Times Square! New York has many different areas where people who emigrated from their countries came to live. The green area of the city is called Central Park. New Yorkers go there to relax and take some exercise. It is the lungs of the city.

London is the oldest of the three cities. There has been a settlement on the Thames, the river that flows through London, for over 2,000 years. It also has an area where there is the stock exchange and major

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statue (n)雕像

liberty (n)自由

contrast (n)對比

emigrate (v)移居

settlement (n)定居點

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statue (n)雕像

liberty (n)自由

contrast (n)對比

emigrate (v)移居

settlement (n)定居點

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banks , known as the City. There are many famous museums and art galleries. The South Bank is an area on the south side of the River Thames. Here you can see the wonde r fu l b i g whee l called the London Eye. It is lit up at night and can be seen from miles away. There is also an art gallery called Tate Modern. The modern art on display delights and surprises its many visitors. On the other side of the river and further north is Regent’s Park. In the centre of the park is the world famous London Zoo. Families come here to see the wonderful collection of animals.

These three cities are alike in many ways but very different in others. The only way to really find out what they are like is to go there and explore.

A. Answer the following questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. For multiple-choice questions, choose the best answer by blackening the circle.

1. Inline1,theTubeis . A. amodernartgallery B. atalltowerblock C. anundergroundtrainsystem A B C D D.anareaofLondon

2. Inline2,theWestEndisaplacein .

3. Accordingtoparagraph1,wherecanyoufindyellowtaxis?

4. InHongKong,‘EastmeetsWest’because . A. manypeopletravelacrossVictoriaHarbour B. ithasbothWesternandChinesecultures C. therearemanytramsonHongKongIsland A B C D D.youcanseeultra-modernbuildingsinCentral

5. Whydoyou think thewriter refers to thevehicles inHongKongas‘space-age’?

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gallery (n)展覽館；美術館

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gallery (n)展覽館；美術館

Unit 6 City Life 113

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Writing an articleI. Writingguidelines

An article is a piece of writing on a particular subject

in a newspaper or magazine. We write articles for many

different reasons, such as:

• to describe a place or event

• to express an opinion

• to comment on a news story

• to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of something

However, whatever the reason for writing, articles have a number of

features in common.

II. Organization

Articles need to be well-organized, usually with an introduction, a

body and a conclusion. This is usually done by arranging the text

into paragraphs.

The reason for writing the article needs to be clear at the beginning.

III.Language

The language needs to be consistentthroughout the article. It

must not change, for example, from being very formal to being

informal.

IV.Reader

The writer of the article should have a good idea of who is likely to

read the article and make sure that the reader will be informed and

interested in what is written.

H. Read the opening sentences to these articles. What do you think is the main reason for writing? Write the letters (A–D) in the spaces provided.

1.CitiesarehorribleplacestoliveandIplantomoveoutassoonasIcan.

2.ThePuppetFestival takesplace inLondonat thebeginningofMay.

3.Thepoliceshouldexplainwhytheyarrestedthefarmersyesterday.

A. todescribeaplaceorevent B. toexpressanopinion C. tocommentonanewsstory D. todiscusstheadvantagesanddisadvantagesofsomething

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In the introduction, we give background information.

In the body, we give details.

In the conclusion, we sum up our ideas.

Apart from these parts, we need to write an interesting title for the article.

WATCH OUT!

In the introduction, we give background information.

In the body, we give details.

In the conclusion, we sum up our ideas.

Apart from these parts, we need to write an interesting title for the article.

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consistent (adj)一致的

throughout (prep)自始至終

puppet (n)木偶

Vocabulary Learning

consistent (adj)一致的

throughout (prep)自始至終

puppet (n)木偶

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I. Write an article about Hong Kong. The readers are people who have never been to Hong Kong before. The reason for writing is to inform the readers about the advantages and disadvantages of living in Hong Kong. Use the mind map to help you to plan and organize your ideas. Write a title for your article.

Vocabulary Learning

transport (n)交通運輸

Vocabulary Learning

transport (n)交通運輸

HONG KONG

Introduction

size

people

regions

location

mouth o f the Pearl River Delta

Body

disadvantages

crowded

air pollution

stress

advantages

transport

people

education

entertainment

shopping

Conclusion

advantages more than disadvantages or vice versa

≥Track 17

H. Mrs Wong is talking to her doctor. Listen to their conversation and read the information in the Data File. Answer the questions that follow using the information from the conversation and the Data File.

Data File1. Diet guidelines

Healthy Diet and Nutritional Menu Guidelines

1. Have4–6smallmealseveryday.2. Youmustplanwhatyoueataheadbypackingyour foodthenight

before.Thus,youshouldalwayshavefreshandlow-fatfoodsaround.3. Keepyourmealsimple.Startbysimplycountingcalories.4. Eatyourfoodslowly.5. Eathealthier food like fruit,vegetables,wholegraincereals,beans,

low-fatornonfatdairyproducts, low-fatmeats, fishand skinlesspoultry.

6. Avoidfoodsthatarehighinfatandcalories.7. Avoidfoodsthatarehighinsugar,suchaschocolatebars,piesand

candy.8. Useavarietyoffruitandvegetablesinyourdiettogetenoughdietary

fibre.Startbytryingtoeat5totalvegetableandfruitservingseverysingleday.

2. Calorie burner chart

Calories used in 30 mins Calories used in an hour

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calorie (n)卡路里

cereal (n)穀物

poultry (n)家禽肉

dietary (adj)飲食的

fibre (n)纖維

Vocabulary Learning

calorie (n)卡路里

cereal (n)穀物

poultry (n)家禽肉

dietary (adj)飲食的

fibre (n)纖維

Unit 8 Keeping Fit 163

1. DecidewhetherthestatementsbelowareTrue,FalseortheinformationisNotGiven.BlackenONEcircleonlyforeachstatement.Thefirstonehasbeendoneforyouasanexample.

True False Not Given

e.g.MrsWongseesDrCheunginthemorning.

a. ThisisMrsWong’sfirstvisittoDrCheung’s clinic.

b. Shefeelstiredallthetime. c. Herbloodtestsarefine. d. Shehasaheadacheallthetime. e. Shehaslostweight. f. Shesleepswell. g. Shesaysshedoesnotlikesweetthings. h. Shehaslunchwithherco-workers. i. Shehasdinnerwithherkids. j. Shedoesnothaveenoughsleep.

2. WhatkindofexercisedoesMrsWongdo?

1.badminton

2.stretching

3.jogging

4.walking

A. 1and4 B. 2and3 C. 4only A B C D D.Noexerciseatall

3. WhatdoesMrsWongusuallyeat? (Writethecorrectlettersinthespacesprovided.)

A. rice,steakandsoup B. fries,ahamburgeroracheeseburger,andsomecoke C. noodles,eggsandsausages D.eggtarts,sausages,hotdogandcoffee E. pizzasorspaghetti,applepiesandchocolatedessert F. pizzas,friedchicken,eggtartsandcoke

a. breakfast:

b. lunch:

c. dinner:

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When you can’t find any relevant information from the Data File and the conversation, choose ‘Not Given’.

WATCH OUT!

When you can’t find any relevant information from the Data File and the conversation, choose ‘Not Given’.

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Language we use when we eat or drink

I. Offeringguestsfoodordrinksathome

When people visit a friend, the first thing the host often

does is to offer the guests something to drink.

M. Can you put the lines in the dialogues in a logical order? Write the letters in the spaces provided.

Situation 1

A. Yes,I’dloveone.B. Doyoutakemilkandsugar?C. Wouldyoucareforacupoftea?D.Amilkyonewithoutsugar,please.

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A. Onlyifit’snottoomuchtrouble.B. Wouldyoulikesomethingtoeat,too?I’vejustmadesomecookies.C. Howaboutsomethingtodrink?D.No,thanks.I’vejusthadmylunch.E. Wouldyoulikesomethinghotorcold?F. I’dlikesomethingcold,please.

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A. Wouldyoulikeitwithapieceoflemon?B. Hot,please.C. Thatwouldbegreat,thanks.D. I’dratherhavesomewater,ifyoudon’tmind.E. Howwouldyoulikeit?Hotorcold?F. Wouldyoulikeacokeorsomeorangejuice?

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host (n)主人

guest (n)客人

Vocabulary Learning

host (n)主人

guest (n)客人

Unit 1 Food 15

Understanding drama (1)

I. Wordsaboutdrama

What do you know about

drama? A drama is a

story that is performed

by actors and actresses

usually in a theatre.

P. Do you know what these terms mean? Match them with their meanings on the right.

The people in a drama:

1.playwright A. someonewhotellstheactorshowtoperformintheplay

2.director B. someonewhoperformsinaplay

3.actor/actress C. alltheactorsinaplay

4.audience D.someonewhotellspartofthestory,usuallyinthebeginningoftheplay

5.cast E. apersonintheplay

6.character F. someonewhowritesplays

7.narrator G.thepeoplewhoarewatchingaplay

Other words about drama:

1.dialogue A. aplacewherepeoplegotowatchaplay

2.setting B. aplaywithanunhappyending

3.comedy C. aconversationbetweencharacters

4.lines D.aplatformwhereplaysareperformed

5.theatre E. thingsthatappearonstageduringaplay

6.stage F. theplacewherethestorytakesplace

7.props G.aplaywithahappyending

8.rehearse H.thewordsanactorhastosayinaplay

9.tragedy I. topractiseaplaybeforetheperformance

Vocabulary Learning

perform (v)表演

theatre (n)劇院

platform (n)平台

Vocabulary Learning

perform (v)表演

theatre (n)劇院

platform (n)平台

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Connectives — And, but and or

We use the connectives and, but and or to link ideas

when they are in the same sentence.

I. and

We use and to connect words

expressing similar ideas.

John plays basketball and football.

(basketball and football are similar

ideas)

My sister and I like aerobics. (My sister and

I are similar ideas)

He ate and drank all day. (ate and drank are similar ideas)

II. but

We use but to connect words

expressing opposite ideas or to

show there is a contrast between

the ideas.

Jane can play tennis but she can’t play

badminton.

I like playing sports but I hate going to the gym.

I have got a computer but I haven’t got an iPod.

III.or

We use or to show that there is a

choice or an alternative.

You can have rice or noodles. (You can’t

have both)

You can do yoga or kick-boxing.

You can pay the membership fee weekly

or monthly.

We sometimes put either before the first choice.

He usually drinks either black coffee or green tea. (put either … or before

the adjective or the noun)

We can either play football or go to the swimming pool. (put either … or

before the verb)

Remember:

In a list, we usually only put and and or before the final item.

On your birthday you can go to Ocean Park, Disneyland or the Mai Po

Wetlands.

WATCH OUT!

Connectives are words which join ideas within a sentence or link sentences.

WATCH OUT!

Connectives are words which join ideas within a sentence or link sentences.

WATCH OUT!

We can also use or to connect similar ideas in negative sentences, e.g. He doesn’t drink tea or wine.

WATCH OUT!

We can also use or to connect similar ideas in negative sentences, e.g. He doesn’t drink tea or wine.

Vocabulary Learning

connective (n)連接詞語

alternative (n)可供選擇的事物

Vocabulary Learning

connective (n)連接詞語

alternative (n)可供選擇的事物

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