Amy: Steve, have you decided yet which book to write about for English class?
Steve: Yes, Little Women. I've already finished reading it!
Amy: Wow, you're fast! What's it about?
Steve: It's about four sisters growing up. It was really good, so I couldn't put it down. Which book did you choose?
Amy: I chose Treasure Island, but I haven't finished reading it yet. I'm only on page 25.
Steve: Have you at least read the back of the book to see what it's about?
Amy: Yes, I have. It looks interesting.
Steve: You should hurry up. The book report is due in two weeks.
Amy: Yes, I know. I'll read quickly.
When I first arrived on this island, I had nothing. But I've found the ship and made a small boat. I've brought back many things I can use — food and drink, tools, knives and guns. Although I have lost everything, I have not lost my life. So I will not give up and I will wait for another ship. I have already cut down trees and built a house. I go out with my gun almost every day to kill animals and birds for food. I'm even learning to grow fruit and vegetables.
A few weeks ago, I found the marks of another man's feet on the sand. Who else is on my island? How long have they been here? Not long after that, I saw some cannibals trying to kill two men from a broken ship. One of them died but the other ran towards my house. I helped him kill the cannibals. This man now lives with me and helps me. I named him Friday because that was the day I met him. He is smart and I have already taught him some English.
How long have they been here?（他们在岛上多久了？）现在完成时与for/since连用表示从过去持续到现在的动作/状态。
see sb. doing
I saw some cannibals trying to kill two men.（我看到食人族试图杀死两个人。）see sb. doing = 看见某人正在做。
要点摘要
第一段：鲁滨逊初到荒岛——一无所有，从沉船取物资、建屋、打猎、种蔬果，不放弃求生。
第二段：发现脚印→遇到食人族→救下Friday→教他英语，彼此相伴。
Section B 2b (Reading)
A Country Music Song Changed Her Life Forever
一首乡村音乐歌曲永远改变了她的人生
When Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything with her family. But five years ago, while she was studying abroad in England, she heard a song full of feelings about returning home on the radio. It made Sarah think about her family and friends back in the US. She came to realize how much she actually missed all of them. Ever since then, she has been a fan of American country music.
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used to do 过去常常
She used to fight over almost everything.（她过去几乎凡事都争吵。）used to do = 过去常常做（现在已经不这样了）。
现在完成时+since
Ever since then, she has been a fan.（从那时起，她一直是粉丝。）现在完成时 + since 表示从过去某时持续到现在。
Country is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America. Nashville, Tennessee is the home of country music. Many songs these days are just about modern life in the US, such as the importance of money and success, but not about belonging to a group. However, country music brings us back to the "good old days" when people were kind to each other and trusted one another. It reminds us that the best things in life are free — laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside.
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remind 的用法
It reminds us that the best things in life are free.（它提醒我们生命中最好的东西是免费的。）remind sb. that... = 提醒某人……
Sarah hasn't been to Nashville yet, but it is her dream to go there one day. She has already read a lot about the place and done some research on it. She knows that there is a Country Music Hall of Fame Museum in Nashville. There are also always a lot of great country music concerts with famous musicians and singers, like Garth Brooks. Sarah has already listened to most of his songs. "Garth is one of the most successful musicians in American history. He's sold more than 120 million records. I hope to see him sing live one day!"