(共29张PPT)
Running into a Better Life
Developing ideas
Book 2 Unit 3
On the move
Words and Expressions
interpret
data
label
asthma
lung
power
network
tension
v. 理解，了解，解释
n. 资料，数据
n. 标签，标记
n. 哮喘(病)
n. 肺
n. 力量
n. 人际关系网，联络网
n. 紧张，焦虑
Words and Expressions
disappear
gorilla
die out
sweaty
ache
inspire
v. 消失，不见
n. 大猩猩
消失，绝迹，灭绝
adj. 满是汗的，被汗水湿透的
v. (持续而隐隐地)作痛
v. 鼓舞，激励
Before reading
What do you know about marathon
＊The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of 42.195 kilometres, usually run as a road race. (half marathon 21.0975 kilometres)
＊More than 800 marathons are held throughout the world each year, with the vast majority of competitors being recreational(消遣的) athletes, as larger marathons can have tens of thousands of participants.
Is marathon popular in China
Look at the chart and answer
the questions.
1 What key information is shown in this chart
2 What reasons lie behind the phenomenon
Marathon participants in China
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The number of marathon participants in China is increasing.
When learning about a new topic, it is important to collect facts and figures. These are often represented through charts or graphs, because they can make information quicker and easier to interpret. Bar charts are used to show how something changes over time, or can be used to compare data. It's important to read its title to know what the facts and figures represent, to read the labels along the vertical and horizontal sides, and to look at and understand the key information.
Learning to learn
More and more people are pursuing a healthier lifestyle and challenging themselves.
Moreover, marathons can stimulate economic growth and promote the development of the sports industry.
Last but not least, marathons can increase people's enthusiasm for participation in sports and improve their physical fitness.
Possible Reasons:
Let’s read a passage from a global website to learn some stories of runners.
While reading
Read and finish the tasks as quickly as possible.
What comes into your mind when reading this title
Read the passage and talk about your understanding of the title.
Task 1
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Running can bring a lot of benefits to us, both _________ and _________. It may ______ ________________________, _________________, _______
________________ and______________________.
physically
mentally
improve
our physical condition
bring us confidence
make new friends
reduce stress from work
help us
Read the passage and decide the following statements true(T) or false(F).
Task 2
1. Li Yue started running because he wanted to
lose weight.
2. Sarah made some friends through running.
3. By the end of the run, all David’s stress has disappeared and he is ready to face the next day at work!
4. The most embarrassed moment in the programme Grace attending was when someone watching the race offered her a banana – a real treat for a running gorilla!
F
improve his lung condition.
T
T
F
funniest
Complete the table with expressions from the passage.
Task 3
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how his lungs work
improved his fitness
listed people's performance
other runners
in the same area
is quite stressful
all his stress disappears
raise money
helping to save gorillas
Which of these running stories impress you most Why
Q1
What can you learn from these people
Q2
After reading
analyzing, further learning and summary
Role Play
Rules for the interview:
1. Four students form a group. Each group
chooses one story from the passage.
S1 plays the part of the interviewer.
S2 plays the part of the interviewee.
S3 plays the part of the recorder.
S4 plays the part of the summarizer.
2. S1 asks S2 questions and S2 answers them
according to the passage; S3 writes down all the
key words about the interview; S4 summarizes
the gist of the whole interview based on S3's record.
Use the notes to help plan your talk.
Organise your talk following the steps below.
◆ Give details about the runner.
◆ Talk about his/her experience of running.
◆ End by saying why he/she inspires you.
Give your talk to the class.
Work in groups. Give a talk about a runner you know.
P45 4
1. In what ways do you think apps and
social media can help us do sports
Through these apps and social media, people can engage in the sports, follow their favorite athletes and teams, and get the most updated sports contents instantaneously(即刻/瞬间地).
2. Do you know of any running events in China Have you ever participated in any of them
Beijing marathon
Ice marathon in Heixiazi island(中国东极（黑瞎子岛）冰上马拉松)
Taiyuan marathon
…
Conclusion
Now 2 mins to test our spelling.
Spelling Bee
1. English-Chinese
interpet tension disappear
inspire sweaty ultimate
2. Chinese- English
消失，绝迹，灭绝；（持续而隐隐地）作痛；
（尤指体育比赛中的）冠军，第一名
When finishing, exchange to see who does the best.
at first
come across
fall in love with
in the top five
just around the corner
at times
deal with
raise money
participate in
be terrified of
persuade sb. to do sth.
1. 起初
2.偶然遇见
3. 爱上
4. 位居前五名
5. 就在附近，即将来临
6. 有时，偶尔
7. 处理，应付
8. 筹款
9. 参加
10.对……感到惊恐
11. 说服某人做某事
I. 用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空。
1. The students were asked __________ (interpret) the poem.
2. There are concerns that the plants have been _______________ (appear) because of poor weather conditions and the use of harmful chemicals.
3. Looking at his ________(sweat) face, his father passed him a cold drink.
4. He has that power __________(inspire) people — without even opening his mouth.
5. ____________(ultimate), you'll have to make the decision yourself.
to interpret
disappearing
sweaty
to inspire
Ultimately
II. 在空白处填入适当的内容。
1. The organization has been working for about 25
years to bring back the language that died _____ a
century ago.
2. _______ first, I got frightened but then I decided to
go ahead and find out what the old woman wanted.
3. Theory is based on practice and ________ turn
serves practice.
4. To be safe, Tom stayed with a group of bikers while
cars on the streets came running quickly out of
nowhere ________ times.
5. The National Day is just ________ the corner. Do
you have any plan
out
At
in
at
around
III.阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Li Yue, 16, 1.________(bear) with asthma, never thought he'd be a runner! He only joined his local athletics club because his doctor told him that in his particular case exercise could improve how his 2.________(lung) work. But before he knew it, he was taking part in local races. As his 3.________(fit) and his running improved, he started running in national competitions. This year he won silver in the under 18's 10,000 metres! And who 4.________(know), next year he could win gold!
lungs
born
fitness
knows
As a computer engineer, there's always a new challenge just 5.________ the corner! It can be quite 6.___________ (stress) at times, though, 7.________ in turn makes David feel anxious. To help deal with this, David goes running as often as he 8.________(possible) can. Whether he is at the gym or on the road, his nervous energy pushes him through mile one. By mile two, the tension 9.___________(move) from his mind to his legs. By the end of the run, all his stress has disappeared and he is ready 10.________(face) the next day at work.
around
stressful
which
possibly
has moved
to face
Self-evaluation
各个击破
1. Can you talk about what you can learn from the people of the passage
2. Can you talk about the benifits of running
3. Can you share your stories about running
Finish the exercise your workbook.
