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UNIT 8 Have you read Treasure Island yet?

Section A 1b

Listen and complete the chart.

Conversation 1

Hey, Judy, how was English class?

Hey, Nick. It was a good class today. I enjoyed it. What's your class reading right now?

We're reading a book called Treasure Island. How is it? I haven't read it yet.

It's really exciting.

Conversation 2

Sandy, have you finished the reader yet? What reader, Alan?

Robinson Crusoe. Ms. Butler told us to finish it this week, remember? Oh, no! I've not read it yet.

Well, I just finished reading it last night. How is it? Is it boring?

No, I love it. It's wonderful.

Conversation 3

Have you read Little Women yet, Harry? No, I haven't. Have you, Kate?

Yes. I've already read it. What's it like?

It's fantastic.

Can I borrow it from you? Sure.

Section A 2a Listen.

Who has read these books? Circle the names.

Hi, Mark.

Hey there,  Tina.  What's  up? I'm reading this fantastic book. What is it?

Treasure Island. Have you read it yet? No, I haven't. What's it about?

It's about this boy who goes out to sea and finds an island full of treasures. What are you reading right now?

I've just finished Oliver Twist and Robinson Crusoe.

Oh, yeah. I've already read both of them. They're classics. We had to study Robinson Crusoe last term.

So what are you studying this term?

Tom Sawyer. It's a story about a boy who lives in the United States. Many exciting things happen to him.

Sounds interesting. I'll have to read it.

Section A 2b

Listen again and write T for true and F for false.

Hi, Mark.

Hey there,  Tina.  What's  up? I'm reading this fantastic book. What is it?

Treasure Island. Have you read it yet? No, I haven't. What's it about?

It's about this boy who goes out to sea and finds an island full of treasures. What are you reading right now?

I've just finished Oliver Twist and Robinson Crusoe.

Oh, yeah. I've already read both of them. They're classics. We had to study Robinson Crusoe last term.

So what are you studying this term?

Tom Sawyer. It's a story about a boy who lives in the United States. Many exciting things happen to him.

Sounds interesting. I'll have to read it.

Section A 2d

Role-play the conversation.

Steve, have you decided yet which book to write about for English class? Yes, Little Women. I've already finished reading it!

Wow, you're fast! What's it about?

It's about four sisters growing up. It was really good, so I couldn't put it down. Which book did you choose?

I chose Treasure Island, but I haven't finished reading it yet. I'm only on page 25. Have you at least read the back of the book to see what it's about?

Yes, I have. It looks interesting.

You should hurry up. The book report is due in two weeks. Yes, I know. I'll read quickly.

Section A 3a

Read the passage based on Robinson Crusoe. Then answer the questions.

When I first arrived on this island, I had nothing. But I've found the ship and made a small boat. I've brought back many things I can use food and drink, tools, knives and guns.

Although I have lost everything, I have not lost my life. So I will not give up and I will wait for another ship. I have already cut down trees and built a house. I go out with my gun almost every day to kill animals and birds for food. I'm even learning to grow fruit and vegetables.

A few weeks ago, I found the marks of another man's feet on the sand. Who else is on my island? How long have they been here? Not long after that, I saw some cannibals trying to kill two men from a broken ship. One of them died but the other ran towards my house. I helped him kill the cannibals. This man now lives with me and helps me. I named him Friday because that was the day I met him. He is smart and I have already taught him some English.

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Section B 1b

Listen to a conversation between Alex and Dave. Write A for Alex or D for Dave next to each opinion.

What are you listening to, Alex? The song sounds really good.

Hey, Dave! I'm listening to a band called "The Toms". Have you heard of them yet? No, I haven't. Are they a new band?

Yes, they only started singing earlier this year. But they've already made two CDs. Wow, they must be really popular. Where are they from?

They're from California, in the United States. There are five people in the band and they're all teenage boys.

I guess what they're playing is pop music, right?

Yes, but it sounds more like rock. I like their music because it's loud and full of energy. I feel excited when I listen to it.

Me, too. I think if I listen to their music every morning, it will wake me up and make me happy for the rest of the day!

Do you want to borrow my CD then? Sure, thanks!

That'd be great!

Section B 1c

Listen again and take notes.

What are you listening to, Alex? The song sounds really good.

Hey, Dave! I'm listening to a band called "The Toms". Have you heard of them yet? No, I haven't. Are they a new band?

Yes, they only started singing earlier this year. But they've already made two CDs. Wow, they must be really popular. Where are they from?

They're from California, in the United States. There are five people in the band and they're all teenage boys.

I guess what they're playing is pop music, right?

Yes, but it sounds more like rock. I like their music because it's loud and full of energy. I feel excited when I listen to it.

Me, too. I think if I listen to their music every morning, it will wake me up and make me happy for the rest of the day!

Do you want to borrow my CD then?

Sure, thanks! That'd be great!

Section B 2b

Read the passage and complete the fact sheet on page 63.

A Country Music Song Changed Her Life Forever

When Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything with her family. But five years ago, while she was studying abroad in England, she heard a song full of feelings about returning home on the radio. It made Sarah think about her family and friends back in the US. She came to realize how much she actually missed all of them. Ever since then, she has been a fan of American country music.

Country is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America. Nashville, Tennessee is the home of country music. Many songs these days are just about modern life in the US, such as the importance of money and success, but not about belonging to a  group.

However, country music brings us back to the "good old days" when people were kind to each other and trusted one another. It reminds us that the best things in life are free laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside.

Sarah hasn't been to Nashville yet, but it is her dream to go there one day. She has already read a lot about the place and done some research on it. She knows that there is a Country Music Hall of Fame Museum in Nashville.

There are also always a lot of great country music concerts with famous musicians and singers, like Garth Brooks. Sarah has already listened to most of his songs. "Garth is one of the most successful musicians in American history. He's sold more than 120 million records. I hope to see him sing live one day!"

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