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Structures: used to |
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Target language: Mario used to be short. Yes, he did. Now he’s tall. I used to eat candy all the time. Did you? Yes, I did. And I used to chew gum a lot. |
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Vocabulary: used to, dark, spider, insect |
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Learning strategies: Brainstorming Comparing |
●To learn about the use of used to
●To talk about what you used to be like
Procedures
Warming up by learning “used to ”
Hi, everyone. Today we’re going to study Unit 2. Its title is I used to be afraid of the dark. In the title we find a phrase “used to ”. What does it mean? How is it used in English?
used to的用法“used to加不定式”表示过去常常干某事，现在不在干了。例如:I used to go to work by bus. Now I take a taxi.She used to be very shy.“be used to doing”表示习惯于干某事。【例如】I am used to getting up early and going to bed early.He is used to being praised by others. |
So the sentence “I used to be afraid of the dark.” means in Chinese: 我过去常害怕黑暗。
注意“used to”的疑问形式和否定形式：
—Did you use to be afraid of the dark?
—Yes, I used to be afraid of the dark.
—Did he use to be afraid of the dark?
—No, he did not use to be afraid of the dark.
1a Filling in the chart
Next we are going to fill in the chart below with words to tell about people’s appearance and personality.
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Appearance 外表 |
Personality个性 |
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Tall |
Outgoing |
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Straight hair |
Funny |
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Beautiful |
Angry |
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Black |
Careful |
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Dirty |
Happy |
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Hungary |
Hard-working |
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Sad |
Strange |
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Tired |
Noisy |
Now we are going to make sentences to tell about people’s appearances and personalities with the words in the chart.
A: Mario, you used to be tall, didn’t you?
B: No, I didn’t.
A: Wang Hua, you used to have straight hair, didn’t you?
B: Yes, I did.
A: Li Hui, you used to be beautiful, didn’t you?
B: No, I didn’t.
1b Listening and writing
Next you are going to listen to a conversation. In the conversation you will find that Bob is seeing some friends for the first time in four years. Listen and fill in the chart on page 10 with words telling about friends’ appearances and personalities. While listening, pay attention to the form of the sentences.
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Tapecripts Conversation 1Boy1: Mario, is that you? Boy2: Yeah it is. It’s Bob! Hey, guys, it’s Bob! I haven’t seen you in four years! Boy1: Yeah. I’m here with my parents. We’re visiting for a couple of days. Wow, Mario, you look different! You used to be short, didn’t you? Boy2: Yes, I did. Now I’m tall. And so are you! Boy1: That’s true… And you used to wear glasses. Boy2: You have a great memory. Now I wear contact lenses! Conversation 2Boy1: Hey, Amy, it’s great to see you. Girl1: Hi, Bob. How are you Boy1: Fine. Wow, you’ve changed! Girl1: Really? How? Boy1: Well, you used to have short hair. Girl1: You remember that? Yes, I did. Boy1: And you used to be really tall! Girl1: Not any more. You’re taller than me now, Bob. Conversation 3 Girl2: Hiya, Bob. Boy1: Hi, Tina. You’ve changed too. Girl2: Oh, yeah? Boy1: You have blond hair! Girl2: Yeah, it used to be red, didn’t it? Boy1: And it’s straight! Girl2: It used to be curly. |
1c Dong pairwork
Look at the picture on page 10 and make more conversations.
A: Mario used to be tall.
B: Yes, he did. Now he’s tall.
A: Zhao Juan used to be black.
B: Yes, she did. Now she’s white.
A: Zhang Limei used to be sad.
B: Yes, she did. Now she’s happy.
A: Zhu Wenjun used to be dirty.
B: Yes, he did. Now he’s clean.
Next turn to page 11 and we are going to listen to a tape and check the words we hear.
2b Listening and filling in the blanks
On page 11, listen for information to be filled in the blanks. Remember to pay attention to the form of the language while listening.
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Tapescript Girl1: Hey, Steve! Over here! Don’t you remember me? Boy1: Oh, wow! You’re Paula, aren’t you? Girl1：That’s right. Boy1: But you used to be really quiet, didn’t you? Girl1: Yes. I wasn’t very outgoing. Boy1: No, you weren’t. But you were always friendly. Wait a minute! Did you use to play piano? Girl1: Yes, I did. But now I’m more interested in sports. I play soccer and I’m on the swim team. Boy1: Wow! People sure change. |
Do pay attention to the form of the language while listening.
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Tapescript Girl1: My six-year-old brother started school this week. Boy1: He’s really lucky. Life was great when I was six. Girl1: Really? Why? Boy1: Oh, schoolwork was really easy. Girl1: Not for me. I didn’t use to like tests. Now I don’t worry about tests. Boy1: And we used to play every day after school. Now we just study all the time. Girl1: Yeah, but we used to walk to school. Now we have to take the bus. Boy1: I remember one bad thing. I used to hate gym. Now I love gym class. Girl1: Me, too. |
2c Doing pairwork
Practice the conversation in activity 2b on page 11. Then make conversations about yourselves.
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Girl: Hey, Tom! Over here! Don’t you remember me? Boy: Oh, wow! You’re Paula, aren’t you? Girl: That’s right. Boy: You used to be really short, didn’t you? Girl: Yeah, I wasn’t very tall . Boy: No, you weren’t. But you were always busy. Wait a minute! Did you use to play ping-pong ? Girl: Yes, I did. But now I’m more interested in ping-pong. I play basketball and I’m on the singing team. Boy: Wow! People sure change. |
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Girl: Hey, Jack! Over here! Don’t you remember me? Boy: Oh, wow! You’re Mary, aren’t you? Girl: That’s right. Boy: You used to be really happy, didn’t you? Girl: Yeah, I wasn’t very sad . Boy: No, you weren’t. But you were always excited. Wait a minute! Did you use to cook the meals? Girl: Yes, I did. But now I’m more interested in cooking the meals. I sweep the floor and I’m on the housework team. Boy: Wow! People sure change. |
3a Talking and checking
On page 12 is a list of things people are usually afraid of. Put checks √ in the first two columns to mark the ones you used to be afraid of and the ones you are still afraid of.
Everyday is afraidWe all have fears from time to time. That's true no matter how big we are or brave we can be. Fear can even be good for you sometimes and even help you stay healthy. Fear of getting too close to a campfire may save you from a bad burn. And fear of getting a bad grade on a test may make you study more. Being a bit on edge can also sharpen your senses and help you perform better in a recital or during a track meet. Some people even enjoy being a little scared. That's why they like to watch scary movies - or go on roller-coaster rides. |
3b Doing pairwork
In pairs ask and answer questions as are shown (below) on page 12.
A: Did you use to be afraid of the dark?
B: Yes, I did.
A: Are you still afraid of the dark?
B: No, I’m not. How about you?
A: Me? Oh, yes! I’m terrified of the dark.
A: I go to sleep with my bedroom light on.
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A: Did you use to be afraid of the examinations? B: Yes, I did.
A: Are you still afraid of the examinations ? B: No, I’m not. How about you?
A: Me? Oh, yes! I’m terrified of the examinations. B: So, what do you do about it? A: I make a good preparation before the examination. |
4 Doing groupwork
What did you use to do when you were younger? What do you do now? Fill in the chart on page 12 and talk with your classmates about how you have changed.
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Activity |
Past |
Now |
eat … |
eat rice |
eat bread |
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Read… |
read stories |
read newspapers |
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watch …on TV |
watch news on TV |
watch movies n TV |
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Do… at school |
do homework at school |
do cleaning at school |
Closing down by telling a past story
To end the period we shall have a fun activity by telling about our past beliefs.
I used to believe that if a burglar broke into your house you could easily persuade him to have a seat and wait while the police were called.
我过去以为，如果盗贼闯进你家，你可以轻而易举地劝说他坐下并且等待报警。