八年级外研版英语上册课文原文 Module 1Unit 1 Listen and read. Ms James: Welcome back, everyone! Now, because it's a new term, I'm going to give you some advice. Why don't you write it down? Ready? All: Yes, Ms James. Ms James: You should always speak English in class. And you should write down your mistakes in your notebooks. And why don't you write down the correct spelling and grammar next to the mistakes? What else? Lingling: It's a good idea to check your vocabulary notebook every day. Ms James: That's a good idea. Thanks a lot, Lingling. How about listening to the radio or reading a newspaper in English? But try not to translate every word. Lingling: I think everyone should have a pen friend and write email messages to each other. I'm going to meet my pen friend in Beijing this term. Ms James: Excellent! Lingling: She plays in her school orchestra, and they're doing some concerts in China. Ms James: Is she English? Lingling: Yes, she is. Daming: Good! She can help me with my homework. Module 1Unit 2 Read the passage and find out what questions other people ask. Questions and answers Send your questions to the Language Doctor,the Language Docter. Many students ask for advice about improving their English. There are three basic questions. The first question is about real English. Li Hao from Hubei wrote, "I enjoy watching English films and listening to real English songs. But it takes a long time. What do you think?" This is a great way to learn English! Talk about the film or song with your friends, and guess the meaning of the new words. Just enjoy yourself! The second question is about speaking. Sam, from Suzhou wrote, "Our school has a foreign teacher. But I'm shy and...