(共33张PPT)
Unit 2 Be sporty, be healthy
Reading
A beginner’s guide to exercise
Lead-in
What kinds of sports do you know
pingpong
/ table tennis
乒乓球
diving
跳水
skiing
滑雪
Free talk
What popular sports events do ordinary people often participate in
人们经常参加哪些体育活动?
school sports meeting
校运会
workouts in the gym
square dance
广场舞
tai chi
太极
Marathon
马拉松
What might prevent people from starting exercise
Possible reasons
Lack of time
Lack of skills
Lack of motivation (动力)
Lack of energy
Extreme weather conditions
Fear of injury
High costs and lack of facilities
…
Things are always difficult at the start.
万事开头难。
How to start exercising
Q2: What can you know about the article
according to its title, subheadings (小标题) and pictures
Exercise
A guide (指南)
Beginners of exercise
An expert in exercise
To give some guidance (指导)
on how to start exercising
Read for main ideas
Finish Part A1 on Page 18.
Mental benefits
What you expect to improve
When to eat
Wearing proper clothes and equipment
Warming up before exercise and stretching after exercise
Para.2 finish a mind map
Understanding the
benefits of exercise
Physical benefits
Mental benefits
Increase the efficiency of the heart and lungs
Have better immune systems
Be at lower risk of diseases
Reduce stress and get over negative feelings
Improve certain brain functions
______activities _______, swimming and _______
______training _______, and _______
_______training _______, and _______
What are the three types of exercise and examples mentioned
Aerobic
weightlifting
pull-ups
skiing
jogging
Flexibility
Strength
tai chi
gymnastics
Para.3 Design a mind map
examples
types
functions
heart and lung efficiency
muscle strength
flexibility
Para. 4 Scan and answer
Q1: What should we eat
Foods that can provide _______________________.
Foods that are _________________________.
plenty of carbohydrates
rich in protein
Q3:How long should you wait after exercise to have your meal
At least 30 minutes.
Para. 4 Scan and answer
Q2:What is the right time of eating before exercise
Have your meal an average of 1.5 to 2.5 hours before exercising.
Para.5 read and summarize
What should we do to avoid injury
1. wear proper clothes and equipment
2. start small
3. warm up before exercise and stretch after exercise
Can you think of any other ways to avoid injury
Control the amount of exercise and avoid overexercise
Ask for professional advice
Techniques used in the guide
It has also been proven that… (Line 4-5)
Some studies even show that… (Line 10-11)
Q: Why does the author mention some studies here
To support his ideas;
To make his ideas convincing (可信的).
Techniques used in the guide
Aerobic activities, like jogging, swimming and skiing develop… (Line16-17)
Strength training, such as pull-ups and weightlifting,… (Line17-18)
Flexibility training, including gymnastics and tai chi,… (Line19-20)
Foods like noodles, rice, fruit and vegetables… (Line26)
…eat foods rich in protein, such as fish, eggs, and milk products. (Line29-30)
Q1: What writing technique is used in the sentences above
Q2: What are the purposes
Giving examples.
To provide readers with options.
To make language diverse (多样化).
Techniques used in the guide
Like cars that run on petrol, your body burns carbohydrates for energy.
(Page 17, lines 25-26)
Q1: What rhetorical device (修辞手法) is used in this sentence
A. parallelism (排比) B. Hyperbole (夸张)
C. analogy (类比) D. Personification (拟人)
Q2: What are the effects
The author uses “analogy” (类比) in this sentence, in which the human body is compared to a car and carbohydrates are compared to petrol. The human body and the car have some characteristics in common, and so do carbohydrates and the petrol. For example, both the human body and the car need to burn something for energy.
When an analogy is used, an abstract concept is easier to understand.
Name:________________ Bad habits How to improve
What sport to choose
What clothes to wear
What food to prepare
What measures to ensure safety
…
Discussion
Reflect on your own exercise habits and eating habits. Do you need to improve your exercise plan and how
1.Complete your exercise plan and write a guide for yourself.
2.Then take action from tomorrow on.
Homework
THANK YOU!