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Unit 2 Sports and Fitness
Lesson-3 Running and Fitness
Warming-up
Review what we have learnt last lesson: the Relative Clause.
Circle the relative pronouns and underline the relative clauses.
1. When we weren’t playing on the court which was next to our building, we were watching a game on TV.
2. Paul’s favourite player was a guy who played for the Charlotte Hornets.
3. Paul was someone who worked really hard for the team.
4. He didn’t know he’d soon get the chance that he’d been waiting for.
5. They were playing against The Bears, a team whose record was perfect.
Warming-up
What are the advantages of exercising regular Use the phrases to help you.
Warming-up
What are the advantages of exercising regular Use the phrases to help you.
to get in shape
to strengthen one's immune system
to reduce health problems
to get fit
to stay health
to cheer one up
to make one's heart stronger
to relieve tension
Lead-in
What do you think of running as an exercising style Say something about runnng.
I run twice a week. I think exercising regularly is important for me to stay health.
Pre-reading
Jeremy wrote to the website “ASK DR.MARTIN” about his health problems. Read his message and find out what he needs.
I’m a bit fed up with getting sick all the time. And I feel awkward failing PE exams. My friend suggested I should try long-distance running. Do you think it will help
Jeremy, 16 years old
Fast-reading
Fast-reading
Work in pairs. Read Dr. Martin’s response o Jeremy. Complete the details on Page 36 and answer the questions based on the information.
Long-distance Running
Topics Details
Who is it for for everyone, including beginners
Equipment needed
Benefits
Tips to avoid injuries
Careful-reading
Work in groups and discuss the following questions.
1. Do you think long-distance running will help Jeremy Why
2. What other benefits or tips of long-distance running do you know
Scan for Specific Information
Skill Builder
Scanning a text means reading it as quickly as possible to find specific information.
Beforehand, determine the specific information that you need to find.
When you scan, move your eyes through the text to find what you are looking for.
Don't read every word when looking for specific information. Search quickly.
Careful-reading
Careful-reading
Read “ Three Principles of Running” quickly. Find out what principles are suggested for running. Fill in the first column of the table.
Principles of Running Details
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×
Careful-reading
Careful-reading
Read “ Three Principles of Running” again carefully. Find out the details of each principle . Fill in the second column of the table.
Principles of Running Details
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Post-reading
1. Explain the following statements based on your own understanding.
“There is also no better way to know yourself and see what you are capable of.”
“Running trains your mind as well as your body.”
2. Role play Jeremy and Dr.Martin. Ask and answer questions about long-distance running.
Focus on Language:Indefinite Pronouns
Complete the Word Builder.
Word Builder
Indefinite Pronouns
Things People
some something
any
no
every
Focus on Language:Indefinite Pronouns
Go back to the two texts. Underline all the indefinite Pronouns. Put them into three groups as the table below.
Indefinite Pronouns
Singular Plural Singular or plural
Homework:Indefinite Pronouns
Use the correct indefinite pronouns in the Word Builder to complete the text.
I was always sick as a kid and I hated doing sports. I would rather do 1.______ other than exercise. If you told my childhood friends that I am now a lover of running, 2.______ would believe you. But 3.______ in me started to change when I got into university. During my first week, I didn’t know 4.______ so I was alone all the time. That’s when I realised that running is a great way to make friends and kill time when you’re alone, and there’s 5.______ better than a good run to clear your head when things get stressful. It’s never too late to start getting into running and exercising — after all, as the saying goes, 6.______ is possible!
Homework
Work in groups. List some ways to get fit and stay healthy. What are the possible benefits and challenges Discuss.