【正文】 nt to make Russia soup for a party on Saturday. Can you tell me how?Sam: Sure. First, buy some beef, one cabbage, four carrots, three potatoes, five tomatoes and one onion. Then, cut up the vegetables.Anna: What’s next?Sam: Next, put the beef, carrots and potatoes into a pot and some water. After that, cook them for 30 minutes. Then, and the cabbage, tomatoes and onion and cook for mother 10 minutes.Anna: OK, that’s it?Sam: No, one more thing. Finally, don’t forget to add some salt.Grammar Focus（P59）How do you make a banana milk shake? First, peel the banana.Next, put the banana in the blender.Then, pour the milk into the blender.Finally, turn on the blender.Countable nouns Uncountable nounsHow many bananas do we need? How much yogurt do we need?We need three bananas. We need one cup of yogurt.Section B—2b Read the article and number the pictures.（P61）Thanksgiving in the United StatesIn most countries, people usually eat traditional food on special holidays. A special day in the United States is Thanksgiving. It is always on the fourth Thursday in November, and is a time to give thanks for food in the autumn. At this time, people also remember the first travelers from England who came to live in America about 400 years ago. These travelers had a long, hard winner, and many of them died. In the next autumn, they gave thanks for life and food in their new home. These days, most Americans still celebrate this idea of giving thanks by having a big meal at home with their family. The man dish of this meal is almost always turkey, a large bird.Making a turkey dinnerHere is one way to make turkey for a Thanksgiving dinner.216。 First, mix together some bread pieces, onions, salt and pepper.216。 Next, fill the turkey with this bread mix.216。 Then, put the turkey in a hot oven and cook it for a few hours.216。 When it is ready, place the turkey on a large plate and cover it with gravy.216。 Finally, cut the turkey into thin pieces and eat the meat with vegetables like carrots and potatoes.Unit 9 Can you e to my party?Section A — 2d Roleplaytheconversation.（P66）Jeff: Hey, Nick, can you e to my house on Saturday? My cousin Sam from Xi’an is going to be here.Nick: Oh, Sam. I remember we went like riding together last fall when he visited you.Jeff: Yes, that’s right.Nick: I’d love to e, but I’m afraid I can’t. I have an exam on Monday so I must prepare for it.Jeff: That’s really too bad! Oh, but Sam isn’t leaving until next Wednesday. Can you hang out with us on Monday night?Nick: Sure! Catch you on Monday!Grammar Focus（P67）Can you e to my party on Saturday? Sure, I’d love to. Sorry, I must study for a math test.Can you go to the movie tomorrow night? Sure. That sounds great. I’m afraid not. I have the flu.Can he go to the party? No, he can’t. He has to help his parents.Can she go to the baseball game? No, she’s not available. She must go to the doctor.Can they go to the movie? No, they’re not free. They might have to meet their friends.3a Complete the answers with might and one of the phrases in the box. watch TV on the weekend my cousin visit my grandparents practice the violin1. A: What are you going to do on Saturday? B: I’m not sure. I might _____________________2. A: What are you panning to do after school? B: I don’t 3. A: When will you finish the science homework? B: ______________________________________4. A: Who are you going to the movies with? B: ______________________________________5. A: Are you free to e to my place on Saturday? B: ______________________________________Section B—2b Read the message quickly. Why did the people write them? Match the reason with each message.（P69）1. accept an invitation 2. make an invitation 3. turn down an invitationMessageNew Reply Forward Delete Print Move to Hi David,What a great idea! I really like Ms. Steen a lot. She helped me to improve my English so much. I’m sad to see her go, and this party is the best way to say “Thank you and goodbye.” I can help to buy some of the food and drinks. I can also help to bring Ms. Steen to the party. I already have a great idea about how to do that. JHe WeiHi David,Thanks so much for planning this. I’d love to e to the party, but I’m not available. My family is taking a trip to Wuhan at the end of this month to visit my aunt and uncle. However, I’d still be glad to help out with any of the party preparations, like planning the games. Let me know if you need my help.JackDear classmates,As I’m sure you know by now, Our favorite teacher, Ms Steen, is leaving soon to go back to the US. We’re very sad that she’s leaving because she is a fun teacher. To show how much we’re going to miss her, let’s have a surprise party for her next Friday the 28th!Can you e to the party? If so, can you help with any of these things?Please tell me by this Friday.1) Buy good and drinks.2) Think of games to play.3) Prepare things we need for the games(glue, paper, pens …)4) Bring Ms. Steen to the party without telling her so that she can be surprised.I look forward to hearing from you all.David2c Read the messages again and answer the questions. （P70）1. What kind of party is it?2. Who is the party for?3. When is the party?4. Who did David invite to the party?5. What can people do at the party?Unit 10 If you go to the party, you’ll have a great time!Section A — 2d Roleplaytheconversation.（P74）Jeff: Hey, Ben. For the party next week, should we ask people to bring food?Ben: No, let’s order food from a restaurant. If we ask people to bring food, they’ll just bring potato chips and chocolate because they’ll be too lazy to cook.Jeff: OK. For the games, do you think we should give people some small gifts if they win?Ben: I think that’s a great idea! If we do that, more people will want to play the games.Jeff: Yes, the games will be more exciting, too.Grammar Focus（P75）I think I’ll take the bus to