Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark. Section A 2 (3a-3c)
Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.(讲义及作业)含答案
Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark. Words and Expressionshumorous /'hju:mərəs/ adj. 有幽默感的；滑稽有趣的silent /'saɪlənt/ adj.不说话的；沉默的helpful /'helpfl/ adj.有用的；有帮助的from time to time 时常；有时score /skɔ:(r)/ n.&v.得分；进球background /'bækgraʊnd/ n. 背景interview /'ɪntə(r)vju:/ v. 采访；面试n.面试；访谈Asian /'eɪʃn, 'eʒən/ adj.亚洲(人)的n.亚洲人deal /di:l/ v. (dealt /delt/, dealt) 对付；对待deal with 应对；处理shyness /'ʃaɪnəs/ n. 害羞；腼腆dare /deə/, /der/ v. 敢于；胆敢crowd /kraʊd/ n. 人群；观众ton /tʌn/ n. 吨；(pl.) 大量；许多private /'praɪvət/ adj. 私人的；私密的guard /gɑ:(r)d/ n. 警卫；看守v.守卫；保卫require /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/ v. 需要；要求European /ˌjʊ(ə)rə'pi:ən/ adj. 欧洲(人)的n. 欧洲人African /'æfrɪkən/ adj. 非洲(人)的n. 非洲人British /'brɪtɪʃ/ adj.英国(人)的speech /spi:tʃ/ n. 讲话；发言public /'pʌblɪk/ n.民众adj. 公开的；公众的in public 公开地；在别人(尤指生人) 面前ant /ænt/ n. 蚂蚁insect /'ɪnsekt/ n. 昆虫seldom /'seldəm/ adv. 不常；很少influence /'ɪnfluəns/ v.&n.影响absent /'æbsənt/ adj.缺席；不在fail /feɪl/ v. 不及格；失败；未能(做到)examination /ɪgˌzæmɪ'neɪʃn/ n.考试；审查boarding /'bɔ:dɪŋ/ school 寄宿学校in person 亲身；亲自exactly /ɪg'zæktli/ adv. 确切地；精确地pride /praɪd/ n. 自豪；骄傲take pride in 为…感到自豪proud /praʊd/ adj. 自豪的；骄傲的be proud of 为…骄傲；感到自豪general /'dʒenrəl/ adj. 总的；普遍的；常规的n.将军introduction /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃn/ n. 介绍Paula /'pɔ:lə/ 葆拉(女名)Alfred /'ælfrɪd/ 艾尔弗雷德(男名)Billy /'bɪli/ 比利(男名)Candy /'kændi/ 坎迪(女名)Jerry /'dʒeri/ 杰里(男名)；杰丽(女名) Emily /'emɪli/ 埃米莉(女名)Role-play the conversation.Alfred: This party is such a great idea!Gina: I agree. It’s been three years since we last saw our primary school classmates.Alfred: It’s interesting to see how people have changed.Gina: Billy has changed so much! He used to be so shy and quiet. Alfred: Yeah, his face always turned red when he talked to girls! Gina: I used to see him reading in the library every day.Alfred: That’s because he was a really good student. He studied hard and got good scores on his exams.Gina: Did he use to wear glasses?Alfred: Yes, and he used to be thin, too. But look how big andstrong he is now!Gina: He’s so popular now. Look at all the girls around him!Reading 1Read the article and identify the paragraphs in which thefollowing information appears. Number the information [1–3].____ how Candy’s li fe has changed____ Candy’s advice to young people____ Candy’s backgroundFrom Shy Girl to Pop Star1 For this month’s Young World magazine, I interviewed19-year-old Asian pop star Candy Wang. Candy told me that sheused to be really shy and took up singing to deal with hershyness. As she got better, she dared to sing in front of her class,and then for the whole school. Now she’s not shy anymore andloves singing in front of crowds.2 I asked Candy how life was different after she became famous.She explained that there are many good things, like being able totravel and meet new people all the time. “I didn’t use to bepopular in school, but now I get tons of attention everywhere Igo.” However, too much attention can also be a bad thing. “Ialways have to worry about how I appear to others, and I have tobe very careful about what I say or do. And I don’t have muchprivate time anymore. Hanging out with friends is almostimpossible for me now because there are always guards aroundme.”3 What does Candy have to say to all those young people whowant to become famous? “Well,” she begins slowly, “you haveto be prepared to give up your normal life. You can neverimagine how difficult the road to success is. Many times Ithought about giving up, but I fought on. You really require a lotof talent and hard work to succeed. Only a very small number ofpeople make it to the top.”3b Read the article again and complete the sentences about Candy.1.She used to be shy, but now she’s not shy ____________.2.She didn’t use to be ___________ in school, but now she getslots of attention.3.She used to ___________ with friends, but it is almostimpossible now.4.She didn’t use to ___________ how she appears to others, butnow she does.Grammar Focus重点句型：used to…过去常常……肯定句：I used to be short.否定句：I didn’t use to be popular in school.I usedn’t (used not) to be popular in school.疑问句：Did he use to wear glasses?—Yes, he did. / No, he didn’t.反意句：You used to be short, didn’t you?—Yes, I did. / No, I didn’t.Did she use to live in Shanghai?= Used she to live in Shanghai?Did you use to play the piano?= Used you to play the piano?—He used to drink milk, didn’t he?—Yes, he did.—No, he didn’t.—He used to drink milk, usedn’t he?—Yes, he did. / Yes, he used to.—No, he didn’t. / No, he usedn’t to.used to do sth. be used to (doing) sth. be used to do sth.She ______ live alone. But she ______ living alone because she feels lonely.A. used to; doesn’t used toB. is used to; was used toC. used to; is not used toD. was used to; doesn’t used to4a Write sentences about the past using used to.1.Grace / watch a lot of TV / watch a lot of moviesGrace used to watch a lot of TV. She didn’t use to watch a lot of movies.2.My mom / have curly hair / have straight hair____________________________________________________ __________________3.Jerry / read books on European history / read books on Africanculture____________________________________________________ __________________.4.Sandy / teach British English / teach American English____________________________________________________ __________________.Reading 2Read the passage and put the sentences [A-D] in the correctHe Studies Harder Than He Used toLi Wen is a normal 15-year-old boy from the countryside. He works very hard and does well in school. It is hard to believe that he used to have difficulties in school. When he was a little boy, he seldom caused any problems, and his family spent a lot of time together. ____________. His parents moved to the city to look for jobs, and his grandparents came to take care of him. 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 he failed his examinations. Finally, Li Wen’s parents made the decision to send him to a boarding school. However, Li Wen was shy and was not able to make friends quickly in school. He found life there difficult. One day he told his teacher that he wanted to leave the school. _________ and she called his parents. She advised them to talk with their son in person. So his parents took a 24-hour train and a 5-hour bus ride to get to Li Wen’s school._____________. “It was exactly what I needed,” he said. “Now I understand that even though they are busy, they are always thinking of me. They take pride in everything good that I do.”After that, Li Wen’s parents hadmuch more communication withtheir son than they used to._____________. He becamemore outgoing and made somegood friends in school. He evenjoined the school basketball team and became active in many other activities. “I’m much happier now, and I work ever harder than I used to. I know my parents love me and they’re always proud of me,”says Li Wen. “It’s veryimportant for parents to be there for their children.”2e Complete the passage with the proper forms of the words and phrases in the box.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 told his teacher he wanted to leave the school. 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.3b Write about how you have changed. What did you use to be like? Which change is the most important one, and why?H ow I’ve Changed!My life has changed a lot in the last few years. I used to _______________________________________________________________________________ __________________.Now I’m_______________________________________________________ __________.The biggest change in my life was _________________________________________.This is the most important change because ______________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________.Self Check1 Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words in the1.The mother traveled for many hours to return home to talkto her child ______.2.He used to be a very quiet teenager. He remained _______most of the time and _______ talked to other people.3.If you are always _______ from class, you will _______ theexaminations.4.The teacher _______ helping his students win the Englishcompetition.5.Kate’s grandparents have had a great _______ on her.6.That British teacher is very _______. He always tells usinteresting jokes.7.People are usually _______ to give a generalself-introduction in a job _______.8.Tina played very well in the basketball game and herparents _______ her.2 What did you use to be like when you were in primaryschool? Complete these statements.I used to wear_______________________________________________________ ___.My hair used to be______________________________________________________.I used to watch_______________________________________________________ __.I used to play_______________________________________________________ ____.I used to be_______________________________________________________ _____.Exercises1. Candy told me that she ________ (以前) be really shy and________ (开始) singing to ________ (克服) her shyness.2. I ________ have much private time ________ (不再).3. She still plays the piano ________ (时常).4. It’s polite to keep our voice down ________.5. Wearing red can help you make a ________ (decide).6. 我爸爸过去常常开车上班，现在坐公交车了。
U4 I used to be afraid of the dark短语句型语法
unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark. 重点短语ed to do 过去常常做, 过去曾经2.be/get used to n./doing sth.习惯(做)某事3.be used for doing sth. = be used to do sth. 被用来做某事4.be afraid of the dark 惧怕黑暗5.get good scores 取得好的分数6.deal with 对付, 应付7.get tons of attention 得到大量的关注(a very small number of...极少数)8.read books on European history 阅读有关欧洲历史的书9.African culture 非洲文化10.be alone 独处11.give a speech in public 做一个公开演讲12.paint pictures 画画13.be nervous about tests 对考试感到紧张14.influence his way of thinking影响他的思维方式15.be proud of 为⋯⋯感到自豪/骄傲= take pride in 为⋯⋯感到自豪/骄傲16.from time to time 时常，有时17.be absent from classes 旷课18.fail the examinations 考试不及格19.make a decision 做决定20.talk with sb. in person亲自找某人谈话21.to one’ s surprise 令某人吃惊的是22.feel good about oneself 对自己充满信心23.a general self-introduction 一个简要的自我介绍24.in the last few years 在最近几年，在过去的几年里25.remain silence 保持沉默26.have a great influence on sb. 对某人有很大的影响27.be careful about 对......小心，留心28.take up sth 开始做, 接受, 占用, 从事29.be interested in 对⋯⋯感兴趣30.on the soccer team 在足球队31. not...anymore不再32. worry about 为⋯⋯担忧33.hang out 闲逛34.think about 考虑35.no longer = no more, not...any longer = not...any more 不再36.even though 尽管37.pay attention to 对⋯⋯注意，留心38.turn red 变红39.give up 放弃40.all the time 一直, 总是41.change one’s life 改变某人的生活42.take care of 照顾43.one of... ⋯⋯之一重点句型1.I used to be afraid of the dark. 我过去常常害怕黑暗.2.I used to see him reading in the library every day. 我过去常看见他每天都呆在图书馆里。
新人教版九年级英语Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark
Unit4 I used to be afraid of the darkSection A课前自主学习【词汇预习园】humorous adj.幽默的silent adj.沉默的helpful adj.有帮助的score v.得分n. 分数background n. 背景interview v/n. 面试，采访Asian adj.亚洲的，亚洲人的dare v.敢ton n.吨private adj.私人的，个人的guard v.保卫n.守卫require v.要求，需要European adj.欧洲的，欧洲人的n.欧洲人African adj.非洲的，非洲人的n.非洲人British adj.英国的，英国人的n.英国人speech n.演讲public n.公众adj. 公众的【词汇扩展】1.humorous adj.幽默的humor n 幽默 a sense of humor 幽默感2.silent adj. 沉默的be silent=be in silence 处于沉默当中be silent about 对…保持沉默silently adv. 默默地3.helpful adj. 有帮助的be helpful to do 对做某事有帮助helpless adj.无帮助的interview v/n 面试，采访interviewer n. 面试官interviewee n.受访者be interviewed by被…采访4.dare v. dare to do 敢做某事ton n. tons of 许多【重点短语】ed to过去常常be afraid of…害怕…2.from time to time时常，有时such a great idea如此好的一个主意3.take up开始从事deal with对付，应付4.not…anymore不再all the time总是，一直5.get tons of attention得到太多的关注give up放弃6.fight on继续奋斗/战斗 a number of 许多…7.at least至少in public公开地【重点句型】1.I used to be afraid of the dark. 我过去害怕黑暗。
Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark课文及详解
Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark课文及详解Unit 4 I used t be afraid f the darLanguage Gal:Tal abut hat u used t be lieSetin A1a Fill in the hart ith rds t desribe pepleAppearane 外表Persnalit 个性Tall 高个的utging 外向的straight hair 直发Funn 滑稽的，有趣的ari, u used t be shrt, didn’t u?es, I didused t和uld①used t和uld都可表示过去的习惯或行为，常可换用。
hen e ere hildren e used t/uld g sating ver inter 我们小时候每年冬天都去滑冰。
②used t含有较强的“今昔对比”的含义I d nt si s ften as I used t我不像过去那样常游泳了。
而used t则可无时间状语used t d和be used t ding①be used t 是“习惯于”某一客观事实和状态，不强调动作，t是介词，后面接名词或动名词，I a used t the eather here我已经习惯于这里的天气了。
He is used t hard r 他习惯于艰苦的工作。
②get（或bee）used t指的是从不习惯到习惯这一过程的转变，另外，它往往包含着克服困难去适应的意思。
如：u ill sn get used t the eather here你会习惯于这里的天气的。
In the end, I gt used t ding the hard r最后，我终于习惯干苦活了。
used t d sth 过去常常做某事He used t pla ftball after shl 放学后他过去常常踢足球。
九年级-unit-4-I-used-to-be-afraid-of-the-dark-课文重难点讲解
Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.Section A 课文重难点精讲精选【解析1】：1. use v.使用→useful adj. 有用的 use up 用完Eg： Studying English is__________(use).2. use sth to do sth 用某物做某事Eg：We use Internet __________(find) information.3. used to do sth 过去常常做某事，表示过去做过的事现在已经不做，只用于过去时态。
◆变成否定句或疑问句时要借助助动词didn’t/did【拓展】：1. 肯定形式：主+used to+do… Eg: I used to get up at six.2. 否定形式：主+ usedn’t /didn’t use +to do … Eg: He usedn’t to study hard.= He didn’t use to study hard.3. 疑问形式:① Used +主语+ to do sth … 答语： Yes, 主语+used to./ No, 主语+ usedn’t to② Did + 主语+ use + to do …. 答语： Yes，主语+ did./ No, 主语+ didn’tUsed he to go to school on foot= Did he use to go to school on foot4. 反意疑问句：①肯定句+ didn’t /usedn’t+ 主语 Eg: He used to be very rich, didn’t he/ usedn’t he②否定句+ did /used +主语 Eg: He didn’t use to smoke, did /used he练习：① My mother used_________（tell）us story when we were young. ( )② He used to ____short and ____ short hair when he was young. ( )A. have; beB. be; haveC. be; beD. have; have【辨析】：辨析：used to do something.，be used to do something.与be used to doing something.1. used to do sth. “过去常常做某事”(而现在已经不做了)，表示过去习惯性、经常性的动作或状态，和现在对比，暗示现在不做了。
Unit 4I used to be afraid of the dark
Unit 4I used to be afraid of the dark.◆单词串烧An introduction to PaulaPaula is a 19-year-old Asian pop star.When she was in the primary school，she was humorous and dared to sing and give speeches in public.She also enjoyed singing in front of crowds.She was also never absent from class.And she seldom caused any problems.Because of her hard work，she had always got good scores in the examinations and her parents took pride in her.However，her mother passed away when Paula was 13.Her mother's death had influenced her a lot.She became silent and less interested in studying and school activities.She sometimes failed her examinations.Months later，her father talked with her in person.After that，Paula became as active as before.She made a decision to become a singer.Now she has achieved her dream，and she gets tons of attention everywhere she goes and there are always guards around her.Although she is busy all the time，she always spends a private day with her father every week.She loves her family deeply.Dream，courage and love are all required in our life.With them we can deal with everything well.◆必记单词humorous adj.有幽默感的高频helpful adj.有用的，有帮助的高频background n．背景silent adj.不说话的，沉默的高频score n．&v.得分，进球interview v．采访，面谈n．面试，访谈Asian adj.亚洲的n．亚洲人ton n．吨(pl.)大量，许多guard n．警卫，看守v．守卫，保卫European adj.欧洲(人)的高频n．欧洲人British adj.英国(人)的public n．民众adj.公开的，公众的seldom adv.不常，很少高频absent adj.缺席，不在examination n．考试，审查pride n．自豪，骄傲高频introduction n．介绍dare v．敢于，胆敢private adj.私人的，秘密的require v．需要，要求African adj.非洲(人)的n．非洲人speech n．讲话，发言ant n．蚂蚁influence v．&n.影响fail v．不及格，失败，未能(做到)高频exactly adv.确切地，精确地general adj.总的，普遍的n．将军◆重点短语from time to time时常，有时高频deal with对待，对付高频take pride in为……感到自豪高频take up开始从事(某事)高频tons of许多，大量be absent from缺席even though即使高频be afraid of害怕in public公开地高频in person亲身，亲自高频be proud of为……骄傲高频all the time总是，一直hang out闲逛make a decision做决定高频used to过去常常◆词形变换humorous adj.→humor n．幽默高频helpful adj.→help v. & n．帮助，帮忙silent adj.→silence n．沉默高频Asian adj. & n．→Asia n．亚洲高频European adj. & n．→Europe n．欧洲高频African adj. & n．→Africa n．非洲高频British adj. & n．→Britain n．英国absent adj.→absence n．缺席exactly ad v.→exact adj.精确的pride n．→proud adj.骄傲的，自豪的高频introduction n．→introduce v．介绍◆重点句子1．She was never brave enough to ask questions.她从来不够勇敢地去问问题。
Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark(人教版)
Unit4 I used to be afraid of the dark.讲义一、【重点单词】humorous[ˈhjuːmərəs]有幽默感的；滑稽有趣的silent[ˈsaɪlənt]不说话的；沉默的helpful['helpfəl]有用的；有帮助的score[skɔː]得分；打分background[ˈbækɡraʊnd]背景interview[ˈɪntəvjuː]采访；面试Asian[ˈeɪʃ(ə)nˌˈeɪʒ(ə)n]亚洲的；亚洲人的，亚洲人deal with对付；应付dare[deə]敢于；胆敢private[ˈpraɪvɪt]私人的；私密的guard[ɡɑːd]警卫；看守v.守卫；保卫require[rɪˈkwaɪə]需要；要求European[jʊərəˈpiːən]欧洲的；欧洲人的British['brɪtɪʃ]英国的；英国人的speech[spiːtʃ]讲话；发言ant[ænt]蚂蚁insect[ˈɪnsekt]昆虫influence[ˈɪnflʊəns]影响seldom[ˈseldəm]不常；很少proud[praʊd]自豪的；骄傲的absent[ˈæbsənt]缺席；不在fail[feɪl]失败；未能（做到）examination[ɪgˌzæmɪ'neɪʃən]考试；审查exactly[ɪg'zæktli]确切地；精确地pride[praɪd]自豪；骄傲grandson[ˈɡrændsʌn]孙子；外孙general[ˈdʒenər(ə)l]普遍的；常规的；总的; 将军introduction[ɪntrəˈdʌkʃ(ə)n]介绍boarding school寄宿学校二、【重点短语】ed to do 过去常常做2.deal with 对付；应付3.be proud of 为……骄傲，感到自豪4.take pride in 为……感到自豪5.from time to time 时常，有时6.in public 公开地7.in person 亲身，亲自8.take up sth 开始做，接受，占用9.not…anymore 不再10.worry about 为……担忧11.hang out 闲逛12.think about 考虑13.be alone 独处14.on the soccer team 在足球队15.no longer 不再16.make a decision 做决定17.to one’s surprise 令某人吃惊的是18.even though 尽管19.pay attention to 对……注意，留心20.in the last few years 在过去的几年里21.be afraid of 害怕22.turn red 变红23.get tons of attention 被众人所关注；吸引无数目光24.be careful 当心25.give up 放弃26.a very small number of …极少数的……27.give a speech 作演讲28.all the time 一直总是29.be interested in 对……感兴趣30.change one’s life 改变某人的生活31.take care of 照顾32.be able to do sth. 能够，有能力做某事33.g e t g o o d s c o r e s取得好成绩34.be absent from缺席35.i t’s h a r d t o b e l i e v e t h a t...很难相信……36.建议某人做某事 a d v i s e s b t o d o s t h三、【重点句型】1. I used to be afraid of the dark.我过去常常害怕黑暗。
Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark单词讲解人教版九年级上册
— Exactly.
n.自豪；骄傲
短语： take pride in为……感到自豪 the pride of ……的骄傲 例句: ◆Usually, parents take pride in the
smallest success of their children. ◆The women’s volleyball team has
adj. 总 的 ； 普 遍 的 ； ◆Generally speaking, hard
常规的 n.将军
work is the secret to success. ◆In general, women live longer
than men.
短语:
n.介绍 introduce v.介绍；引见
make an introduction/ make the introductions 作介绍 例句: ◆Our new English teacher
n. 害羞；腼腆
构成： shy（adj. 羞怯的；腼腆的）+ -ness（名词后缀）
例句： Her shyness makes her look weak .
v. 敢于；胆敢 通常不用于进行时
短语： dare to do sth. 敢于做某事 例句： Helen doesn’t dare to talk
短语：deal with应对；处理 例句： ◆Some students don’t know
how to deal with worries. 辨析：deal with与do with
两者均可意为“处理；对付” 区别：deal with侧重处理问题的方 式、方法，常与how连用。 do with侧重对事物的利用，常与 what连用。
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课时教案课时进度课题Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.Section A 2 (3a-3c)教学目标1. 语言知识目标：1) 学习掌握下列词汇：background, interview, Asian, deal with, dare, private, guard, require2）阅读短文，能按要求获取相关的信息。
3）通过阅读训练来提高学生们的阅读能力。
4) 学习运用used to来表达“过去常常”存在的状态或的发生的动作。
2. 情感态度价值观目标：让学生明白事物是在不断发展、变化的道理，培养学生积极向上的心态。
重点难点1. 教学重点：1) 掌握本部分出现的生词和词组，达到熟练运用的目标。
2) 阅读短文，获得相关的信息。
通过阅读练习，来提高阅读能力。
2. 教学难点：1) 阅读短文，获得相关的信息的能力。
2) 理解并运用所学的词汇及表达方式。
课型新授课教具小黑板学法个性设计教学内容与过程Ⅰ. RevisionTranslate the sentences into English.1. 马里奥以前很矮，他戴着眼镜。
___________________________________2. 他现在长什么样子？___________________________________3. 保拉以前很安静，她在班上总是很沉默。
___________________________________4. 她总是不够勇敢去问问题。
___________________________________ Keys:Mario used to be short and wear glasses.What’s he like now?Paula used to be really quiet. She was always silent in class.She was never brave enough to ask questions. Ⅱ. Warming up展示一张Candy Wang的照片，并询问学生们如下问题。
1. Who’s beautiful and outgoing girl? She’s the famous singer Candy Wang.2. Can you guess what she was like?Yeah, she used to be very shy.3. Do you want to know her story?She took up singing to deal with her shyness.As she got better, she was not shy anymore and loved singing in front of crows. Now she’s the Asian pop star.Ⅲ. ReadingWork on 3a1. Tell Ss to read the article and identify theparagraphs in which the following information appears. Number the information [1-3].____ how Candy’s life has changed____ Candy’s advice to young people____ Candy’s backgroundSs read the article quickly and try to number the information.2. 方法指导：先读懂所给的三个句子的意思，明确段落大意。
然后快速阅读短文，争取在较短的时间内，确定每个段落的大意。
3. 学生们，按老师指导的方法进行阅读，确定每个段落的大意。
4. 最后，教师让部分说出自己的答案，并校对答案。
Keys: 2 3 1Ⅳ. Careful Reading1. Read the first passage again and answer these questions:1) How old is Candy Wang?2) What was she like?3) Why did she take up singing?4) What’s she like now?Ss try to read and find the answers to these questions. Then check the answers with the SsKeys: She’s 19 years old.She used to be really shy.To deal with her shyness.She’s not shy anymore and loves singing in front of crowds.2. Read the second passage and fill in the chart.Good things Bad things1.Being able to travel and meet new people all the time 1.__________________ _2. _________________2. _____________3. _________________4. _________________ Check the answers with the Ss:Keys: Good things2. Get tons of attention everywhere she goes.Bad things1. Always have to worry about how she appears to others.2. Have to be careful about what she says or does.3. Don’t have much private time anymore.4. There are always guards around her.3. Read the third paragraph and fill in the blanks. Candy’s advice to young people who want to become famous:1. People have to be __________ to ____ _____ your ______ life.2. You can never imagine how ________ the road to ________ is.3. You really require a lot of ________ and ___________ to succeed.4. Only a very small _______ of people make it to the _______ .Check the answers with the Ss.Keys: prepared give up normalimagine successtalent hard worknumber topⅤ. Careful Reading1. Work on 3b:1. 学生们再次阅读短文内容，并完成3b中的内容。
1.She used to be shy, but now she’s not shy________.2.She didn’t use to be _______ in school, butnow she gets lots of attention.3.She used to ________ with friends, but it isalmost impossible now.4.She didn’t use to ___________ how sheappears to others, but now she does.2. 学生们先读3b中的四个句子，理解其大意，然后仔细回读短文，找到相关信息，并完成句子。
3. 让学生们相互讨论，并校对答案。
Keys: 1. anymore 2. popular 3. hang out 4. be careful2. Work on 3c1. 告诉学生们本学习活动的要求：假设你是一名采访者，你伙伴是Candy，你向她询问问题，她来回答。
2. Give Ss and example:e.g. You: What were you like？Were you good atsinging when you were very young?Your partner: No. I used to be really shy. I took upsinging to deal with my shyness. As I got better, I dared to sing in front of the class and then for the whole school.3. Ss work in pairs. Try to ask and answers questions according to the passage.4. Let some pairs ask and answer.Ⅵ. Language points1. I interviewed 19-year-old Asian pop star Candy Wang.interview v. 采访e.g. We are going to interview the Minister of Education.我们打算去采访教育部长。
2. Candy told me that she used to be really shy and took up singing to deal with her shyness.take up 开始；从事；接纳；占据；继续做e.g. The table takes up too much room. 这桌子太占地方了。
They have taken up golf. 他们开始学起打高尔夫球了。
拓展：take相关词组take off 起飞；脱下；动身take on 承担；呈现take over 接受；接管；借用；接办take down 记下；取下take place 发生；进行；举行take a look 看一下take a walk 散步take away 带走，拿走，取走take care of 照顾；注意；抚养take charge 掌管，负责deal v.对待；处理(dealt, dealt)deal with 应对；处理e.g. Have you dealt with these letters yet? 这些信件你处理了吗？shyness n.害羞3. As she got better, she dared to sing in front of her class, and then for the whole school.dare v. 敢于；胆敢dare to do sth. 敢于做某事e.g. He doesn’t dare to jump from the top of the wall. 他不敢从墙上跳下来。