人教九年级英语unit5---unit8课文word版.doc

Unit 5 Subject: Thanks! From: Linda ____ If you have any idea where it might be, please call me. ____ I think I dropped it during the concert so it might still be in the symphony hall. ____ I tried to call you but your mom said you were still at your optometrist appointment (I hope your new glasses look nice!) ____ I really need it because I have a math test tomorrow. It’s crucial that I study for it because it makes up 30% of the final exam. ____ I’m really anxious, because I can’t find my backpack. Thanks, Linda Strange events in Bell Tower neighborhood Our neighborhood used to be very quiet. However, these days, strange things are happening in our neighborhood and everyone is unhappy. Zhou Gu, the local school teacher, is extremely worried. When he was interviewed by the local newspaper, he said, “Every night we hear strange noises outside our window. My wife thinks that it could be an animal, but my friends and I think it must be teenagers having fun. My parents called the police, but they can’t find anything strange. They think it might be the wind. I don’t think so!” Zhou Gu’s next door neighbor Qi Hui is unhappy too. “At first, I thought it might be a dog, but I can’t see a dog and I still hear the noises outside.”Everyone in our neighborhood is worried, and everyone has his or her own ideas. There must be something visiting the homes in our neighborhood, but what is it? Unit 6 Subject: Hong Kong From: Lingling Dear Pen Pal, I’m having a great time in Hong Kong, although I have to be honest and say that I prefer Shanghai. Still, it’s a great place to visit and I’m lucky to be here for my six-month English course. Some other students are learning French. I might like to learn it too. What languages would you like to learn? There’s just so much to see and do here. Last night I went to a Chinese music concert. Most of my friends like loud music that they can dance to. I prefe