Topic 1 The new term begins Passage 1 When does your new school year start? ............................. 002 Passage 2 Class schedule ........................................................................... 004 Passage 3 My Chinese teacher ................................................................. 006 Passage 4 Do you like music class? ........................................................ 008 Passage 5 Our school life ........................................................................... 010 Passage 6 Puzzles ......................................................................................... 012 Passage 7 An edible eraser ........................................................................ 014 Passage 8 Don't give up ............................................................................. 016 Passage 9 Do you like reading? ............................................................... 018 Passage 10 Before the fi nal exam .............................................................. 020 Topic 2 My daily life Passage 1 My daily life .............................................................................. 022 Passage 2 What time do you usually get up? ....................................... 024 Passage 3 An unforgettable day ............................................................... 026 Passage 4 Mary's schedule ........................................................................ 028 Passage 5 Letter to a friend ....................................................................... 030 Passage 6 The fi rst time to take a plane ................................................. 032 Passage 7 I'm a knight ................................................................................ 034 Passage 8 Busy weekends ......................................................................... 036 Passage 9 Spring outing ............................................................................. 038