2014春期新版外研版英语八年级下册 M2 U2.pptVIP

Mike and Clare have also begun to learn the language of the country, Arabic. This language is different from English in many ways, and they find it hard to spell and pronounce the words. However, they still enjoy learning it. So far they have learnt to speak German, French, Chinese and Arabic. Sometimes they mix the languages. “It’s really fun,’’ said Clare. The Robinsons are moving again. The company has asked Peter to work back in the US. Mike and Clare are happy about this. They have friends all over the world, but they also miss their friends in the US. They are counting down the days. 1. Where are Mike and Clare? They are in Cairo in Egypt. 2. Is Arabic different from English? Yes, it is. When you read a passage about travel, use a map to find out where the places are, and the names of the other countries, regions and cities nearby. Read the passage and answer the questions. How long have the Robinsons been in Egypt? 2. Why do they live in Cairo? They have been in Egypt for two years. Because their father works there. They have seen the Pyramids, travelled on a boat on the Nile River, and visited the palaces and towers of ancient kings and queens. 3. What have they seen and done in Egypt? 4. What do Mike and Clare find difficult about Arabic? 5. Who do they miss in the US? 6. Are they looking forward to going home? They find it hard to spell and pronounce the words. They miss their friends in the US. Yes, they are counting down the days. Mike and Clare live in Cairo in Egypt because their father works there. They have visited many places in Egypt. For (1) __________ ，they have seen the Pyramids, and they have visited the (2) ___________ palaces of the 3. Complete the passage with the correct form of the words in the box. ancient count example king mix queen example ancient (3) _________ and (4) _________ of Egypt. Mike and Clare have learnt a little Arabic，and when they speak it, they often (5) ______ it with Germa