初中九年级 · 上册 · 第 4 课
Changes and Growth
学习成长词汇，巩固 used to 句型，读一篇成长短文。
📖 22 个单词💬 14 句对话📄 200词短文✏️ 12+5 题
1本课单词
点卡片看中文，点 🔊 听发音。性格外貌词汇 + used to。
2情景对话
点任意格 🔊 听整格对话。
1Cozy老师
Hello, kids! How have you changed over the years?
孩子们，这些年你们有什么变化？
Cozy老师
Let's look back at our growth and change!
我们一起回顾成长与变化吧！
2Jack
I used to be shy, but now I give speeches in public.
我以前很害羞，现在能在公共场合演讲了。
Lily
I used to be silent in class, but now I am active.
我以前在课上沉默，现在很活跃。
3Li Lei
I used to fear interviews, but now I enjoy them.
我以前害怕面试，现在很喜欢。
Han Mei
I've learned to overcome difficulties with courage.
我学会了用勇气克服困难。
4Jack
My daily goal is to make a small difference.
我每天的目标是带来一点小小的改变。
Lily
My parents are proud of my progress in school.
我父母为我在学校的进步感到骄傲。
5Li Lei
Do you make your own decisions now?
你现在自己做决定吗？
Han Mei
Yes, but my parents still influence my choices.
是的，但父母仍然影响我的选择。
6Cozy老师
Growing up means taking pride in yourself!
成长意味着为自己自豪！
Cozy老师
I hope you all graduate with a bright future!
希望你们都能毕业并拥有光明的未来！
3短文阅读：成长与变化 (Growing Up and Changing · 约200词)
先自己理解，再点 🔊 听朗读。读后完成 5 道阅读理解题。
Growing Up and Changing
People change as they grow. Jack used to be quiet and silent in class, but now he is active and often gives speeches. His teachers are proud of him, and he takes pride in his progress.
人随着成长而变化。杰克以前在班上沉默寡言，现在他很活跃，经常演讲。老师为他骄傲，他也为自己的进步自豪。
Lily used to be afraid of interviews and public speaking. With courage, she overcame her fear step by step. Now she talks with anyone and enjoys making friends. Her daily goal is to make a difference.
莉莉以前害怕面试和公开讲话。她凭勇气一步步克服了恐惧。现在她能跟任何人交谈，喜欢交朋友。她每天的目标是带来改变。
Li Lei used to depend on his parents for everything. Now he makes his own decisions, from choosing clothes to planning his study time. He believes that growing up means taking responsibility for oneself.
李雷以前事事依赖父母。现在他自己做决定，从选衣服到安排学习时间。他相信成长意味着为自己负责。
Han Mei used to be shy about her accent. From time to time, she felt embarrassed. But her teacher told her that mistakes are part of learning. Now she speaks English loudly in person and in front of the class.
韩梅以前对自己的口音害羞。她时常感到尴尬。但老师告诉她错误是学习的一部分。现在她面对面或在全班面前都能大声说英语。
Change does not happen overnight. It comes from small steps every day. Our families, friends and teachers all influence us. When we look back, we can see how much we have grown. And that growth is our greatest pride.
变化不会一夜之间发生。它来自每天的一小步。家人、朋友和老师都影响着我们。当我们回首，会看到自己成长了多少。而这份成长是我们最大的骄傲。
📖 阅读理解（0/5）
1. What did Jack use to be like in class?
2. How did Lily overcome her fear?
3. What does Li Lei believe about growing up?
4. What did Han Mei's teacher tell her?
5. What is the writer's opinion about change?
4语法小课堂：used to 复习巩固
描述过去与现在的对比：
used to + 动词原形 · didn't use to · Did...use to?
过去习惯
I used to be short.
我过去很矮
对比现在
Now I am tall and strong.
现在我又高又壮
否定疑问
Did you use to play games?
你过去玩游戏吗？
💡 used to 表示过去习惯（现在已不再）。
5课后练习
1. I ___ be short, but now I am tall.
2. She ___ be shy, but now she is outgoing.
3. ___ you use to play the piano?
4. He used to ___ up late, but now he gets up early.
5. My father used to ___ to work by car.
6. I am proud ___ my progress in English.
7. She takes pride ___ her daughter's success.
8. You should make your own ___ now.
9. He overcame the difficulty ___ great courage.
10. From time to time, I ___ my old friends.
11. She gave a wonderful ___ at the graduation ceremony.
12. Small daily steps can ___ a difference in your life.