1. I used to be afraid of the dark.
Unit 4
I used to be afraid of the dark.
Section B
Period One

2. Words Review
ant
insect
n. 蚂蚁
n. 昆虫

3. Review
Look and say

4. used to like playing

5. She used to be

6. They used to live

7. Objectives
To learn to use used to + verb to talk about past
I used to be nervous about tests all the time.
To listen for specific information
To learn the new words : ant, insect

8. What things did you use to do when you were a child?
have P.E. class
study
wear the school uniform
play the piano
go to swim
have music class
on the soccer team
...
play every day after school
tests

9. Practice
Past
Now VS
He liked playing balls at home when he was a six-month baby, but he likes going out to play now.
He used to like playing balls at home, but now he likes going out to play.

10. play every day after school
Past
Now VS
study
play every day after school
She ___________ play every day after school , __________ she likes studying.
used to like
but now

11. Past
Now VS
play the piano
have P.E. class
Amy used to like _______________ , but now she likes _______________.
playing the piano
having P.E. class

12. Past
Now VS
on a swim team
on the soccer team
He __________________________ , but now he is ________________.
used to be on a swim team
on the soccer team

13. wear the school uniform
Past
Now
Talk about your childhood with your partner. Try to use used to ... but now. VS
wear the school uniform
wear whatever we like
We ____________________________ , but now we can ____________________.
used to wear the school uniform
wear whatever we like

14. 1a
Check (√) the things you used to like when you were a child.
__ ants and
other insects
__ P.E. class
__ painting pictures
__ music class

15. I used to enjoy reading comics.
What other things did you use to like when you were a child? Write sentences in the box above. Then discuss them with a partner. 1b
I used to enjoy reading comics.

16. 1c
Listen and check (√) the sentences you hear.
______ I didn’t use to like tests.
______ We used to walk to school.
______ I used to hate P.E. class.
______ I used to be on the soccer team.

17. 1d
Listen again. What do the girl and the boy say about things in the past and now? Fill in the chart.
In the past
Now
Girl
I didn’t use to like ____.
I don’t worry about ____.
We used to wear _________________ to school.
We can wear ________________ to school.
Boy
We used to ____ every day after school.
We _____ all the time.
I used to hate ___________.
I ____ P.E. class.
tests
tests
the school uniform
whatever we like
play
study
love
P.E. class

18. Read and try to recite the conversations in 5-10 minutes.

19. Let’s see which group does the best.
Role-play 1e
1. Role play the conversation in groups;
2. Role play the conversation in front of the class
Let’s see which group does the best.

20. Individual activity
注: 另附 word 文档。
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21. 翻译
我以前不喜欢考试，但现在我不担心考试。
我们过去穿校服去学校，但现在我们想穿什么穿什么。
我以前走路去上学，但现在我坐车去。
I didn’t use to like tests, but now I don’t worry about that.
We used to wear the school uniform, but now we can wear whatever we like.
I used to walk to school, but now I go to school by bus.

22. seldom influence absent fail examination boarding school in person
Words Review
seldom
influence
absent
fail
examination
boarding school
in person
exactly
adv. 不常；很少
v. & n. 影响
adj. 缺席；不在
v. 不及格；失败；未能（做到）
n. 考试；审查
寄宿学校
亲身；亲自
adv. 确切地；精确地

23. pride take pride in proud be proud of n. 自豪；骄傲 为 ...... 感到自豪
Words Review
pride
take pride in
proud
be proud of
n. 自豪；骄傲
为 感到自豪
adj. 自豪的；骄傲的
为......自豪；感到骄傲

24. Stay-at-home children
Do you know “stay-at-home children” ?
How do you think about them?

25. Objectives To understand the main idea of the story
To learn to use sentence context to guess the meanings of new words and phrases
To understand and use used to + verb to make comparisons
To learn the new phrases: in person, take pride in, be proud of

26. Discussion 2a
Li Wen is a 15-year-old boy from the countryside. His parents are working in the city. Look at the title of the passage and the picture below. What problems do you think he might have?

27. Task 1 Li Wen’s unhappiness began to influence his school work.
They had a long talk and Li Wen understood that his parents took pride of everything good that he did.
Li Wen’s background.
It’s important for parents to be there for their children.
Task 1
Para. 1
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Skim the article on page 30. Then match the paragraphs with their main ideas.
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4

28. Task 2 C
Read the passage and put the sentences [A-D] in the correct places. 2b D A B

29. Task 3 Li Wen used to have difficulties in school.
His parents left him behind and he felt very lonely and unhappy.
He didn’t like his parents.
He works very hard and does well in school when his grandparents came to look after him.
He missed his parents so much and wanted to live with them. F
didn’t use to
Task 3 T F
Read the first paragraph, then finish the exercises. “T” for true, “F” for false.
missed F
became less interested in
studying T

30. Task 4 Why did Li Wen became less interested in studying?
Read the second paragraph and then choose the right answer.
Why did Li Wen became less interested in studying?
He is a lazy boy.
B. He wants to play outside.
C. He felt lonely and unhappy.
D. He doesn’t like to study.

31. 2. Which of the following is NOT Li Wen’s difficulties in school?
He was absent from classes.
B. He failed his examinations.
C. He was shy.
D. He had no friends in school.

32. 3. His parents took a __________ and a __________ to get to Li’s school.
24-hour bus, 5-hour train
B. 24-hour train, 5-hour bus
C. 24-hour train, 15-hour bus
D. 24-hour bus, 15-hour train

33. Task 5
Read the passage and underline the problems that Li Wen used to have. 2c
P31
But he missed his parents so much and he often felt lonely and unhappy.
Li Wen’s unhappiness began to influence his schoolwork. He became less interested in studying. Sometimes he was absent from classes and failed his examinations.

34. Task 6 influence: v. & n. have an effect on; change
Use clues from the passage to help you guess the meanings of the words in the box. 2d
P31
influence: v. & n. have an effect on; change
absent: adj. not present; missing from
boarding school: a school that a student can stay in
in person: face to face

35. They take pride in everything good that I do. They ____________ me. ”
Li Wen’s parents decided to send him to a boarding school. In other words, his parents ________________.
Li Wen’s unhappiness changed his school work. His school work was __________.
His grandparents came to look after him, but he wanted his parents to ___________ him.
Vocabulary
are proud of
The words in italics explain the meanings of some words from the article on page 30. Find the words to complete the sentences. Change their forms if necessary.
made a decision
influenced
take care of

36. Task 7 ask teacher for help Past Now
Read the last two paragraphs and then fill in the blanks.
ask teacher for help
Past
Now
He felt ________ and ________.
He was ____________ now, because he knew his parents __________________.
He __________________ classes and _______ his examinations.
He worked ___________ than he used to.
He was _____ and was not able to ____________ quickly in school.
He became ___________ and _________________
_______ in school.
lonely
much happier
unhappy
were proud of him
was absent from
even harder
failed
more outgoing
shy
made some good
make friends
friends

37. Task 8
Li Wen is a 15-year-old boy. He works hard and does well in school. It is hard to believe that he used to have difficulties in school. When his parents moved to the city to work, they could not be at home to ___________ him. So he became less interested in studying and ______ classes. Then his parents ________ to send him to a boarding school. He found life there difficult. One day he asked his teacher to leave him alone. His teacher advised his parents to talk with their son in person. This conversation ________ his life. He realized that his parents would always love him, and they would ____________ everything good that he did. Now he is much happier and more outgoing than he used to be.
Complete the passage with proper forms of the words and phrases in the box. 2e
take care of
missed
decided
be proud of / take pride in
make a decision / decide
miss / be absent from
change / influence
look after / take care of
changed
be proud of

38. Parents: Honey, are you OK?
Li: I missed you so much. You were always busy with your work and didn’t take care of me.
Parents: We missed you, too. You know, we have to work for our family. Mom is so sorry for leaving you alone but I have no choice. Though we’re busy, we still think of you. You were good boy and we’re so proud of you. You became less interested in studying and wanted to leave school. We’re so worry about you. Do you have any difficulties? Can we help you?
P31
What do you think Li Wen and his parents talked about in their conversation. Write a conversation and role-play it with your group. Think of the following things: 2f
Possible questions Li Wen might ask his parents
Questions his parents might ask Li Wen
Possible answers from Li Wen and his parents

39. Li: Mom, I thought you don’t love me
anymore. I believed that you forgot me.
I misunderstood you and father. Now I
understand that even though you’re busy,
you’re always thinking of me. You take
pride of me. I love you!

40. Language points 部分供教师根据学生学习理解的实际程度
穿插选择讲解

41. Language points
1. Sometimes he was absent from classes and failed his examinations.
*absent: adj. 心不在焉的; 漫不经心的
*be absent from: 不在......地方
*be absent oneself from: 使 不到场
How many students are absent from class today?
Amos had an absent expression on his face.
Andrew absented himself from the meeting.

42. 2. She advised them to talk with their son in person.
1. *advise sb. to do sth.
*advise +(名词或代词) that (从句谓语动词用虚拟式)
* advise + 名词或代词 + 疑问词引导的从句
2. in person : 亲自；亲身
They advise him to wait.
I advised (her) that she (should) go.
Will please advise me when the bags should arrive? 虚拟

43. Individual activity
注: 另附 word 文档。
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44. I. 选择最佳选项
1. Mrs Li takes ___ in the success of her
two children.
A. pride B. time C. trouble
2.  Li Na has won the championship in 
France Tennis Open. All the Asians _____
her challenging spirit and excellent 
English.【2011哈尔滨】
A. are proud of
B. take care of   
C. get along with

45. II. 翻译下列句子
Jo was absent from the house .
乔不在家。
You are really absent - minded. 
你真是心不在焉 !
I advise you not to drive too fast. 
我劝你不要把车开得太快。
Jane was proud of her new car.
简为她的新车颇为得意。

46. Review
Phrases:
1. be absent from
2. advise sb. to do sth.
3. be proud of
4. take pride of
5. in person

47. Homework
1.Review the new words and expressions you’ve learned today.
2.Read the articles in Learning English.
3.Use the language in this unit to write about how your life has changed since primary school.
4.Preview the new words and expressions.
5.Preview 3a-3b on page

48. What things did you use to do when you were a child?
Review
课时重点回顾
What things did you use to do when you were a child?
study, have P.E. class, play the piano, wear the school uniform, go to swim, have music class, on the soccer team, play every day after school, tests

49. Homework
1. Review the new words and expressions you’ve learned today.
2. Read the articles in Learning English.
3. Preview the new words and expressions.
4. Preview the article He Studies Harder than He used to on page 30.