A2.Sandy sat in the back row,so she did not hear Neil clearly. She asks Simon some questions about Neil's presentation. Help Simon answer Sandy's questions.

1 Where is the city of Liverpool?

2 Is Liverpool a new city?

3 Howmany old buildings are there in Liverpool?

4 When was Liverpool the European Capital of Culture?

5 What is the most famous band from Liverpool?

6 Does Neil like living in Liverpool?

A city with history

A1.Neil,one of the British exchange students,tells the Class 7 ,Grade 7students about his hometown Liverpool. Read his presentation script.

I am from Liverpool,a city with a long history in the UK. Liverpool is next to the sea. A big river called the River Mersey runs through the city.

Liverpool is very old. In 2007,it celebrated its 800th birthday. The city has over 2 ,500 old buildings. One area of Liverpool is so special that it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site,just like the Palace Museum in Beijing. However,most areas of the city are very modern. There are many shopping centres and cinemas. There are also some theatres. The city has three large universities and many small ones. In 2008,Liverpool was the European Capital of Culture.

Liverpool is famous for its music. The most famous band from Liverpool is The Beatles. Liverpool is also famous for sport,especially football. Liverpool Football Club is well known all over the world.

I love Liverpool. It is a great city with many things to see and do. I hope you can come and see me one day.

E.Benny is telling his mum about the notices at the community centre. Listen to him and complete the information.

Computer Club 

on Friday at (1)

This week,we are going to learn how to check a computer.

Come and join us!

(2) Group

At 7 o’clock on (3)

evening.

Practise for the community shows on 12 April!

Looking for a new job? Thinking about which job to do?

We will help you!

Come and join the Job Group on Wednesday at (4)

(5) Club!

Do you want to get fit? Then this is the group for you!3 p.m. (6) & Sunday

D.Benny is telling his parents about the people he met at the community centre. Complete what he says with the information in Parts B and   C.

Tbday I talked with some people at our community centre.

Mr Chen is an ⑴ . He likes the trees,flowers and nnan-made

(2) in the neighbourhood. He goes running here every morning.

Mr Wei Ls an (3) and Mrs Wei is a (4) .

Both of them enjoy living here very much. Mr Weilikes the neighbourhood because there are many (5) and all kinds of

(6) , and Mrs Wei thinks its a nice place to live because its

(7) .

MLss Li is a (8) and has her own hairdressing salon here. She thinks the best thing about living here is the (9) neighbours.

really a great neighbourhood. We’re lucky to live here!y

C.Benny is asking some people about the neighbourhood. Listen to their conversation and complete Benny's notes.

Mr Chen likes it because there are (1) in it.

Mr Wei likes it because there are  ⁽²⁾ around it.

Mrs Wei thinks it is a nice place to live because (3)  

Miss Li thinks the best thing about living here is  ⁽⁴⁾ . 

 B. Benny meets some people ot the community centre. Listen to him and complete I the table below.

Listening

A Good neighbours make good neighbourhoods. What makes a good neighbour? Tick (/) the things that you think make a good neighbour. Then work in pairs and discuss your answers.

   B. Sandy is asking Benny about his neighbourhood. Complete their conversation with the information in the box.

. clean and beautiful

. trees,flowers and man-made lakes

. 40 tall buildings,16 floors each

. many shops and restaurants nearby,a large playground for kids Sandy: What's your neighbourhood like,Benny?

Benny: It's dean and beautiful. There are ⑴

in our neighbourhood.

Sandy: How many buildings are there?

Benny: There are (2) , and each has

(3) .

Sandy: What do you have around your neighbourhood?

Benny: There are (4) nearby,and there's

(5) too.

Sandy: That's good.

A.   Sandy is making a list of things that she is going to do tomorrow. Look at the pictures and help Sandy complete her list using am going to.

get up early make my bed make breakfast wash the dishes

1.      

2.      

3.     

4.      

B2.Liso and Emily ore talking on the phone. Complete their conversation using be going to with the verbs in brackets.

Lisa: It ⑴ (be) a fine day tomorrow. Are you going out with your family?

Emily: Yes. We (2) (have) a picnic in the park. My mother

⑶ (buy) a lot of food for it.

Lisa: Will your grandparents go too?

Emily: No. They don't like picnics. They

(4) (stay) at home tomorrow,but Aunt Pauline and her son (5) (join) us.