(共40张PPT)
Unit 3 On the move
Developing ideas
Reading:
Running into a Better Life
1. Interpret the information in the bar chart;
2. Analyze the benefits of running to individuals, communities and the world;
3. Generalize the structure of writing personal stories;
Learning objectives
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(/ h r zɑ nt( )l /) 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.
Read and finish the tasks as quickly as possible.
While reading
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 1
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 2
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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
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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
Which of these running stories impress you most Why
Q1
What can you learn from these people
Q2
1. The first one. Because although he has some disease,he is strong-willed,and he got over the difficulty and achieved what he had never known before.
2. Running can benefit people both physically and mentally.
3. 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/ nst n te ni sli / (即刻/瞬间地).
analyzing, further learning and summary
After reading
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
Use the notes to help plan your talk.
Organize 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.
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刘翔
1983年7月13日
2004雅典奥运会12秒91追平世界纪录
2006年在洛桑田径超级大奖赛以12秒88破世界纪录
Name Liu Xiang, former runner of National Athletic Team of China
Birth July, 13th ,1983, China
Experiences of running Selected by the national team at the age of 16
Won a gold medal for Men’s 110m hurdles in 2004 Athens Olympics with 12.91s
2006 Lausanne track and field super grand prix, broke the record of 12.88s.
Liu Xiang is a former runner for the National Athletic Team of China. He said that he was discovered and selected by the national team at 16. He had trained so hard that he got a gold medal for Men’s 110 hurdles in 2004 Athens Olympics, which was almost the best time of his sports career.
He might never think of such great achievement when he was still a little common boy. His running story influences me a lot. He brought honor to our country, and I will learn from him and trust I could also make a difference as long as I stick to my dream.
苏炳添 Su Bingtian August, 29th, 1989, China
the first Asian-born person to officially beat the 10- second barrier in the men’s 100 meters in 2015
Usain Bolt 尤塞恩·博尔特 August, 21th, 1986, Jamacia
2008 Beijing Olympics, champion of the men’s 100m &200m;
2012 London Olympics, champion of the men’s 100m &200m;
2016 Rio Olympics, champion of the men’s 100m &200m;
Writing:
Writing a sports story
1. Generalize the structure of writing personal stories;
2. Write their own sports story;
3. Talk about their understanding of sports through Nick and Eileen Gu’s stories.
Learning objectives
Read the notice and answer the questions.
① What kind of stories does the website want
② Why is the website looking for stories
①
②
The website wants sports lovers' stories from all over the world.
Because it wants to inspire its readers.
What information included in Nick’s Story?
Name
Sport
Starting time
Feeling
Effort
Goal
Nick
Ice hockey
He joined the skating club three years ago and played ice hockey later.
At the beginning , he was terrified but later he overcame it and he finally felt so proud when his team won the competition.
He almost practiced with the team every morning.
He wanted to be an ice hockey teacher and help people to play this game.
Writer’s feeling
How he got started with the sport
What he feels and he
has done to improve
What he hopes to
achieve in the future
Deep thinking
What contributes to Nick’s success in his story
bravery
“I was terrified of walking or skating on ice.”
others’ help
“My teacher was great and he persuaded me to try ice hockey.”
hard work
“I was soon practising with my local team almost every evening.”
love
“I loved it.”
teamwork
I was so proud when my team won the
ice hockey competition.
... practising with my local team.
We are now training for national competitions.
Tense
Past tense
Present continuous tense
Future tense
How to write a sports story
Why start:
My father is a basketball fan, and I was influenced by him.
I was crazy about those basketball stars ever since I was a little boy.
Benefits of sports:
Physical: increase general health, lose body fat, build muscles and strengthen bones, increase overall appearance
Mental: enhance concentration, develop vital skills in problem solving, manage time and attain goals, build confidence through both success and disappointment, relieve tension and stress
Social: learn social interaction, teamwork and cooperation
Advantages of some sports:
minimal injuries, affordable, play all year round, don’t need to round up a team to play, play alone and actually enjoy it, play in an indoor arena.
Wishes:
When I grow up, I want to be …
How do Nick’s story and Eileen Gu’s speech inspire you
To deal with the terror of walking or skating on ice, I decided to join a skating club.
I loved it and was soon practising with my local team almost every evening.
I was so proud when my team won the competition.
“I fell in both of my first two runs, but I was able to take a really deep breath and really thought about why I was doing the sport and what I loved about it. I ended up winning that competition.”
Taking a sport can not always go smoothly, whether for professional athletes or the amateur. The important thing is to have passion and persistence, and the result will turn out to be satisfying.
Kobe Bryant’s sports story
obstacles
solutions
terror of walking on ice
continuous practice
others’ doubt
lack of resources
stress
failure
courage
hard work
passion/ determination
others’ help
love/ passion
Keep on getting involved in sports actively.
Now write your own sports story!
Requirements:
100 words; organization; tense; expressions; handwriting
I've been a sports nut since I was old enough to hold a ball. That's why when my PE teacher presented me with the idea of joining the swimming team. I decided to give it a shot and challenge myself a bit more. So I started swimming practice last June. At first I only regarded swimming as a hobby to enhance my physical fitness. But soon I found I fell in love with it. Then, last week, I had my first swimming competition, in the 100m breaststroke. Standing tall at the head of the lane made me feel both nervous and excited. After the sound of the whistle, I dived in and began to swim with all my strength! Finally, I came in the third place. I was so happy for my achievement, and it proved that hard work pays off. I will keep on swimming, perhaps for the rest of my life. Not only because it makes me healthier and stronger, but also for the confidence and sense of achievement it has brought.
Share your story with the class.
One possible answer
Self assessment with the rubric
Criteria Details Points (1-5) Your advice
Content key information, details
Organization structure; orderly sequencing of information; coherence and cohesion
Language style, vocabulary, sentence variety
Grammar tense, consistency, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling
Handwriting neat and legible
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 benefits of running
3. Can you share your stories about running
Self-evaluation
Exchange your sports story with each other and learn from each other.
Use the rubric to assess your partner’s work.
Find at least three good points of his/ her work.
Give at least three suggestions.
Assignment