This paper addresses the misalignment of junior high English teaching materials in China, with reference to the 2022 English Cur_x005friculum Standards. Using discourse analysis, it evaluates the “Go for it!” textbook, suggesting a shift to holistic unit-based teaching and activity-based learning. Proposed adaptations include integrating Western and Chinese educational methods and enhancing critical thinking and cultural awareness. The study underscores the need for materials that foster language skills, cultural understanding, and critical competencies, realigning them with contemporary educational philosophies.