您正在看的初中三年级是:I used to be afraid of the dark。 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.

　　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.

　　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.

　　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.

　　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 afraid

　　We 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.

　　B: So, what do you do about it?

　　A: I go to sleep with my bedroom light on.

　　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