鲁教版2025年七年级下册英语新教材Unit 4 — Plan for Yourself电子课本课文

Unit 4 — Plan for Yourself

Section A 1b & 1c — Listening Script

Conversation 1

Susan: John, what do you want to be when you grow up?

John: I want to be a fireman.

Susan: Wow! But why?

John: Well, my uncle is a firefighter. He is like a hero to me. So I want to be just like him.

Susan: So how are you going to become a fireman?

John: I'm going to exercise every day, because a fireman needs to be strong.

Susan: Yes, you need to be really fit.

Conversation 2

Jason: Tina, what do you want to be when you grow up?

Tina: I want to be a fashion designer.

Jason: Cool! How are you going to do that?

Tina: I'm going to take art lessons and practise my drawing skills every day.

Jason: That sounds great! What about you, Jason? What do you want to be when you're older?

Tina: I want to be an IT engineer.

Jason: Nice! How do you plan to do that?

Tina: I'm going to work hard at maths. And I'm also going to read more books about IT and AI.

Section A 2a & 2c — Listening Script

Adam: What are you reading, Fu Xing?

Fu Xing: It's a book of essays by a famous Chinese writer.

Adam: Wow, now I know why you're so good at writing.

Fu Xing: Thanks! You know, I want to be a writer when I'm older.

Adam: Really? How do you plan to do that?

Fu Xing: I'm going to read more classics. And also, I'm going to keep on writing stories and essays.

Adam: Your plan sounds wonderful! I think you're going to be a great writer.

Fu Xing: I hope so! What about you, Adam? What do you want to be when you're older?

Adam: My parents want me to be a doctor, but I'm not sure about that.

Fu Xing: Well, don't worry. Not everyone knows what they want to be. Just make sure you try your best at school. Then you can do anything you want!

Adam: Yeah, you're right.

Section B 1b — Reading: Making Resolutions

Do you know what a resolution is? A resolution is a promise that you make to yourself. People make resolutions to improve their life. The most common kind is a New Year's resolution. After all, the start of the year is often a perfect time for making resolutions.

Resolutions can be about anything. Some are about physical health. For example, some people may promise to exercise more or eat more healthily. Some resolutions have to do with learning new things. People might decide they are going to take up a hobby, like painting or photography. And some resolutions have to do with self-improvement, like becoming more confident or organized. For example, a student may decide to start a new study plan.

Although there are differences, most resolutions have one thing in common: People hardly ever keep them! But there are good reasons for this. Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficult to keep. And sometimes people just forget about them.

To make your resolutions work, you need to plan them wisely. Always make sure your resolution is possible to achieve. Don't set a goal that is too difficult or too much for you. Try to set mini-goals to help you achieve your resolution. And if you don't want to forget your resolutions, write them down. Also, talk about them with your family and friends. Encourage them to remind you of your goals.

Section B 3a — Reading: New Year, New Me

As the year draws to a close, it is the perfect time to think about the changes we want to make in the coming new year. We can improve our lives by learning something new, forming good habits, working harder at something, or even improving our relationships with others. I hope to make next year better than this one, so I am going to make three resolutions.

The first one is about taking up a new hobby. I am going to join the school music club to improve my singing! I think singing is a great activity. And my friends and family all love my singing.

I am also going to get fitter. Besides jogging, I am going to do push-ups and sit-ups. I feel energetic after I exercise. I'm sure I'm going to be a healthier and happier person.

Last but not least, my English isn't good enough, so I am going to study for two more hours each weekend. It might be hard, but I am going to get a lot better at English!

Telling China’s Story — Health Planning

Many people around the world like to include "staying healthy" in their New Year or birthday resolutions. Some of them even make a year-long health plan. Chinese people usually turn to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

According to TCM, the first thing we need to do is to prevent health problems before they happen. In this regard, TCM holds that lifestyle is closely connected to health, and we should take care of our health every day. We can do this by managing our feelings, getting enough rest, eating well, and following good habits.

TCM is also helpful when we are sick. It helps stop the sickness from getting worse. And it prevents our body from losing too much energy. After we get well, if we follow TCM advice, we can prevent the sickness from coming back, at least for a short time. For example, after a fever, we are supposed to eat light food that is easier for our body to digest, so we can stay healthy for longer.