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Lesson 3 Running and Fitness—Reading Comprehension
UNIT 2
SPORTS AND FITNESS
By the end of this period, you will be able to:
read and talk about running and fitness;
read for information and understanding words in context;
learn about and practise indefinite pronouns;
present an introduction on the benefits of running and advice for doing it properly.
CONTENTS
Pre-reading
I
While-reading
II
Post-reading
III
Sentences analysis
IV
Pre-reading
Do you exercise regularly Talk about the advantages of exercising regularly.
to get in shape to stay healthy to relieve tension
to strengthen one’s immune system to cheer one up to get fit
to reduce health problems to make one’s heart stronger
I do two weekly runs. I think exercising regularly is important
for me to stay healthy.
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
What advice will the doctor give him
Activity 1 Fast-reading for main ideas
1. What’s the main idea of the text
A.How Jeremy can become stronger.
B.How we can prepare for a long distance running.
C.What we should pay attention to when running.
D.What the benefits of running are.
While-reading
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2. Read the passage quickly and find out the main idea of each part.
1.Part 1(Para.1) A.Advice to avoid injuries.
2.Part 2(Para.2) B.Benefits of running.
3.Part 3(Para.3) C.Greeting and the purpose to write an email.
4.Part 4(Paras.4-5) D.Equipment needed.
Skill Builder
Scanning for Specific Information
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.
Activity 2 Careful-reading for details
Ⅰ.Read Paras.1-2 and choose the best answer.
What can we know from the first two paragraphs
A.Long distance running is the best sport.
B.It is only beneficial to beginners.
C.A person needs to join a club first if he wants to run.
D.Runners don’t need much equipment.
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1.Physical benefits of long-distance running:
·get fit and prevent ①________
·give you good upper and lower body ②________
·increase the flow of blood and oxygen to your ③______
·strengthen your ④______________
·reduce the risk of serious health problems as well as ⑤________________
2.Mental benefits of long-distance running:
·⑥_____ people __
·provide ⑦______ from aches or tension
diseases
strength
brain
immune system
common illnesses
cheer
up
relief
Ⅱ.Read Para.3 and fill in the blanks.
Ⅲ.Read Paras.4-5 and answer the following questions.
1.What should be done to avoid being hurt
A.Warm up and cool down properly before and after running.
B.Jog slowly before running.
C.Relax your body before running.
D.Cheer yourself up before running.
2.How should a runner cool down after running
After a long run,jog slowly for ten minutes,then walk for five minutes.
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Ⅳ.Read “Three Principles of Running” and answer the following questions.
1.What should one do to do the right amount of running
A.Make a suitable training plan. B.Take shortcuts.
C.Set your goals as high as possible. D.Run for 20 minutes every day.
2.What can we infer from the second rule
A.Running trains one’s body better than one’s mind.
B.It’s unusual that one wants to give up halfway.
C.The more you run,the easier long-distance running will become.
D.Running is the best in all of the sports.
3.How can we avoid hurting ourselves according to the third rule
By taking breaks.
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Ⅴ.Read the whole passage again and do the following exercises.
1.Where does the article probably come from
A.A textbook. B.A website.
C.An advertisement. D.A guide book.
2.Which of the following words has similar meaning with “tension” in paragraph 3
A.Nervousness. B.Sadness.
C.Happiness. D.Tiredness.
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Post-reading
Activity 1 Discussion
1.Do you think long-distance running will help Jeremy?Why?(Critical thinking)
Yes.I think so.Because long-distance running can help him get fit and prevent diseases.And it will give him good upper and lower body strength.It may help him pass the PE exams.
2.What other suggestions will you give Jeremy to build up his body?(Creative thinking)
He should have a healthy lifestyle.For example,he should take exercise regularly,get up and go to bed on time,and have a balanced diet.
Long-distance running has a lot of benefits.1.____ particular,it is a great sport for beginners,because you don’t need a membership of a gym or any special 2.______________(equip).It is a good way 3.__________(know) yourself and understand 4.____ you are capable of.
Running can help you be 5.__________(health) and prevent diseases.It can increase the flow of blood and oxygen to your brain and make your heart 6._________(strong).It can also strengthen your immune system and reduce the risk of 7.__________(get) serious health problems.Long-distance running can cheer you 8.____ and make you 9.__________(relief) from aches or tension because of stress.
If you are a beginner for running,it is important to warm up and cool down properly before and after running to avoid hurting 10.____________(you).After a long run,you should not stop immediately.
In
Activity 2 Summary
Fill in the following blanks with suitable words.
equipment
to know
what
healthy
stronger
getting
up
relieve
yourself
Sentences analysis:
1.There is also no better way to know yourself and to see what you are capable of.
[句式分析] 在此句中,and连接的两个to do是作way的并列____;what引导____从句,在从句中充当of的_____。
[自主翻译]
定语
宾语
宾语
跑步是了解自己最好的方法,看看自己能做到哪一步。
2.It also strengthens your immune system and reduces the risk of serious health problems,as well as more common illnesses like colds.
[句式分析] 该句是____句。其中and连接并列____strengthens和reduces,而as well as 连接并列宾语__________________________和_________________。
[自主翻译]
简单
谓语
serious health problems
common illnesses
它还能强化你的免疫系统,降低患严重健康问题的风险,以及患常见疾病的几率,例如感冒。
3.Even a thirty-minute run will provide relief from aches or tension that you may be suffering due to stress.
[句式分析] 该句为________句。that引导____从句,修饰先行词aches or tension。due to意为“______”。
[自主翻译]
主从复合
定语
因为
即使跑30分钟也能缓解你因压力而感到的疼痛或紧张。
4.If you are new to running,here is some advice for you—it is important to warm up and cool down properly before and after running,so you do not hurt yourself.
[句式分析] 该句为________句。If引导的是____状语从句;破折号之后it是________,真正的主语是__________;so引导的是并列句。
[自主翻译]
主从复合
条件
形式主语
不定式短语
如果你刚开始跑步,我有一些建议给你——跑步前和跑步后做适当的热身和放松活动很重要,这样你就不会伤到自己。
5.Make sure you are running the right amount that your heart,muscles and bones can take without getting hurt.
[句式分析] 该句为________句。you are running the right amount是____从句,省略了引导词________;that引导____从句,修饰名词_______________________。
[自主翻译]
主从复合
宾语
that
定语
the right amount
确保运动量在心脏、肌肉和骨骼的承受范围之内,以免受伤。
6.Nothing gives one more satisfaction than realising that all the sweat and hard work were worth it in the end.
[句式分析] 该句为________句。其中that引导的是____从句;否定词nothing和比较级连用,表示______意义。
[自主翻译]
主从复合
宾语
最高级
当你最终发现,所有汗水和辛劳都是值得的,没什么比这更令人满足了。
Prepare to give a 3-minute presentation, introducing the benefits of running and advice for doing it properly.
Homework
本课结束