(共30张PPT)
Running into a Better Life
UNIT 3
On the move
By the end of the lesson, you will be able to
1. interpret the information in the bar chart;
2. analyze why the four people started running and the benefits of running to individuals, communities and the world;
3. write a brief story about their favorite runner;
Learning objectives
What do you know about marathon
color
numbers
Bar chart
Title
Color
Numbers
vertical side
horizontal side
title
When we see a chart, what should we pay attention to
Before-reading
1.Why do we use charts to present information
color
numbers
vertical side
horizontal side
title
2.Why do we pay attention to the title …
Look at the chart and answer the questions.
color
numbers
vertical side
horizontal side
title
1. What key information is
shown in this chart
2. What reasons lie behind
the phenomenon
The number of marathon participants in China is increasing.
Before-reading
Look at the chart and answer the questions.
vertical side
horizontal side
2. What reasons lie behind
the phenomenon
1.More and more people are pursuing a healthier lifestyle and challenging themselves.
2.Moreover, marathons can stimulate (develop) economic growth and promote the development of the sports industry.
3.Last but not least, marathons can increase people’s enthusiasm for participation in sports and improve their physical fitness.
Before-reading
Read the title & introduction part and think about
Where may this passage come from
A. a forum discussion B. a sport magazine
C. personal diary D. biography
Running stories of runners.
2.What will this passage talk about
While-reading
1.Read the passage (P32-33) and match details to the person.
2. Complete the table (P34) with
expressions from the passage.
While-reading
1.Quick reading and match details to the person.
Li Yue
Sarah
David
Grace
A. Running made him get rid of the stress of work.
B. She fell in love with running after using Running Power.
C. To save gorillas she wore a gorilla suit running to collect money.
D. By doing exercise he recovered from a kind of disease.
While-reading
2. Complete the table with expressions from the passage.
Reasons for starting running Benefits gained from running
Running could improve 1 and help him treat his asthma. Running 2 and led him to achieve things he never thought he could do.
She discovered an app that 3 and she wanted to see her name in the top five. She came across 4 and fell in love with running.
His job sometimes 5 and makes him feel anxious. To help deal with this,he started running. After running,6 an he is ready to face the next day at work.
She participated in a programme run to 7 . She had a great day in London,as well as 8 .
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
Running brings him fitness/ physical health -------- physical benefit
Running brings her friends.
Running brings connections to the society. -------- Social benefit
Running brings him psychological health. -------- mental benefit
Running brings her fun.
Running helps protect nature. ----------mental and function
While-reading
The benefits of running
Physically
Mentally
Socially
Build up the strength
Be good for our eyes
Lose weight
Keep young
Improve the function of heart and lung
Boost confidence
Fight depression
Relieve stress
Meet amazing people
Make friends with the same interest
Summary and brainstorm the benefits of running
While-reading
Improved fitness
Psychological health
Bring her fun
protect nature
Li Yue
David
Grace
Sarah
Grace
Reasons for starting running Benefits gained from running
Running could improve 1 and help him treat his asthma. Running 2 and led him to achieve things he never thought he could do.
She discovered an app that 3 and she wanted to see her name in the top five. She came across 4 and fell in love with running.
His job sometimes 5 and makes him feel anxious. To help deal with this,he started running. After running,6 an he is ready to face the next day at work.
She participated in a programme run to 7 . She had a great day in London,as well as 8 .
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
2. Complete the table with expressions from the passage.
While-reading
Post-reading: Understanding the title
Running not only brings many benefits to our body and mind, but also brings many benefits to our society.
It may improve our physical condition, bring us confidence, help us make new friends and reduce stress from work. In addition, it has also become a way to improve society, such as calling for the protection of animals and nature.
Which of these running stories impresses you most Why
Li Yue, 16, Beijing
Sarah, 36, Montreal
David, 52, New York
Grace, 25, Manchester
Post-reading: Think and Share
Work in groups. Give a talk about a runner you know.
Runner’s name:
Age:
When he / she started running:
What he/ she thinks about running:
1. Use the notes to help plan your talk.
2. 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.
3. Give your talk to class.
Post-reading:
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
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.
Language points
This global site is a place for runners to share their stories about running. So, if you are a runner with a story to tell, get in touch—we’d love to hear from you!
我们是一个让跑步者分享跑步故事的国际网站。所以,如果你是一位有故事要讲的跑步者,请我们联系吧——我们期待你的来信!
1.get in touch: 和…联系
keep in touch with / keep track of /keep contact with
2.与…失去联系:
lose touch with / lose track of / lose contact with
I was born with asthma and I never thought I’d be a runner! I only joined my local athletics club because my doctor told me that in my particular case exercise could improve how my lungs work. But before I knew it, I was taking part in local races. As my fitness and my running improved, I started running in national competitions. This year I won silver in the under 18’s 10,000 metres! And who knows, next year I could win gold!
我生来就患有哮喘,所以我从没想过自己会成为一名跑步运动员!我之所以参加本地的运动俱乐部,是因为医生说,对于我这种特殊情况,运动可以改善我的肺部功能。但是没过多久,我就开始参加本地的比赛了。随着身体健康状况的改善和跑步能力的提高,我开始参加全国跑步比赛。今年,我获得了青少年一万米长跑的银牌!说不准我明年就能得金牌了!
1.be born with : 与生具有;出生就有 1.)疾病 2.)天赋
He was born with a gift of speech.
be born in/on/at 生于(某年/某天/某地等)
be born to do/to be 天生适合从事 (某项工作/活动等)
I was born with asthma and I never thought I’d be a runner! I only joined my local athletics club because my doctor told me that in my particular case exercise could improve how my lungs work. But before I knew it, I was taking part in local races. As my fitness and my running improved, I started running in national competitions. This year I won silver in the under 18’s 10,000 metres! And who knows, next year I could win gold!
宾语从句
1.in my particular case: 就我这种特殊情况而言
2.take part in=participate in 参加,参与
3.start doing sth : 开始做某事
宾语从句
宾语从句
As 引导的时间状语从句
Not so long ago, I didn’t do any exercise—not even any jogging! Then I discovered an app called Running Power. It lists your performance against other runners in your social network. At first, I kept running just to see my name in the top five. Soon, I found that I was not alone—I came across other runners in the same area running for the same purpose! Now I no longer use the app, but I’ve fallen in love with running, and still do it with my running friends.
就在不久前,我还什么运动也不做——甚至都不会去慢跑!后来我发现了一款名为“奔跑的力量”的应用程序。它会按照跑步的表现把你和你社交网络上的其他跑步者进行排名。起初,我坚持跑步只是为了在前五名中看到我的名字。很快,我发现不只是我有这样的目的——我遇到了和我住在同一地区且有着同样目的的其他跑步者!虽然我现在不再使用这款应用程序了,但是我已经爱上了跑步,现在仍然与我的跑步朋友一起跑步。
后置定语
1.power n.力量; 能力; 权力; 职权; 政权; 电力供应
powerful adj.强大的;有影响/感染力的;有势力的
2. social network 社交网络
a network of friends 朋友圈
Not so long ago, I didn’t do any exercise—not even any jogging! Then I discovered an app called Running Power. It lists your performance against other runners in your social network. At first, I kept running just to see my name in the top five. Soon, I found that I was not alone—I came across other runners in the same area running for the same purpose! Now I no longer use the app, but I’ve fallen in love with running, and still do it with my running friends.
后置定语
1.keep doing : 坚持做某事
2.come across:偶然遇到
3.no longer/ more=not any longer/more 不再
4.fall in love with :爱上
To do 不定式 表目的:引导目的状语从句
后置定语
As a computer engineer, there’s always a new challenge just around the corner! It can be quite stressful at times, though, which in turn makes me feel anxious. To help deal with this, I go running as often as I possibly can. Whether I’m at the gym or on the road, my nervous energy pushes me through mile one. By mile two, the tension has moved from my mind to my legs. By the end of the run, all my stress has disappeared and I’m ready to face the next day at work!
作为一名计算机工程师,我总是面临着随时到来的挑战!然而,有时候压力是非常大的,这也相应地会让我感到焦虑。为了缓解焦虑,我会尽可能多地去跑步。无论是在健身房还是在路上,跑第一英里时我还能感受到神经的紧张;到了第二英里,这种紧张感就从大脑转移到了双腿。等我跑完全程,我所有的压力都消失了,我已经准备好迎接第二天的工作了!
1.“即将到来”相关短语
around the corner be at the door
be coming be at hand
be approaching
As a computer engineer, there’s always a new challenge just around the corner! It can be quite stressful at times, though, which in turn makes me feel anxious. To help deal with this, I go running as often as I possibly can. Whether I’m at the gym or on the road, my nervous energy pushes me through mile one. By mile two, the tension has moved from my mind to my legs. By the end of the run, all my stress has disappeared and I’m ready to face the next day at work!
which 引导_________________, 修饰___________.
非限制性定语从句
前面事情
1.at times : 有时候
2.in turn 依次地,轮流地,相应地;转而,反之,反过来;
By turn: 轮流地,交替地
take turns to do sth. 轮流做某事
It’s one’s turn to do sth. 轮到某人做某事
It turns out that ... 结果...
As a computer engineer, there’s always a new challenge just around the corner! It can be quite stressful at times, though, which in turn makes me feel anxious. To help deal with this, I go running as often as I possibly can. Whether I’m at the gym or on the road, my nervous energy pushes me through mile one. By mile two, the tension has moved from my mind to my legs. By the end of the run, all my stress has disappeared and I’m ready to face the next day at work!
which 引导_________________, 修饰___________.
非限制性定语从句
前面事情
1.Whether…or 无论..还是
2.Tension n. 紧张感
3.Move from … to 从…移动/转移到
4.By the end of 到……结束时
5.Be ready to 准备好做某事
This year I entered the Great Gorilla Run in London. This is a programme run by The Gorilla Organization to raise money to save the world’s last remaining gorillas from dying out. Each runner receives a gorilla suit and off they go! It’s a bit hot and sweaty inside the suit, and my legs ache, but it’s a lot of fun. The funniest moment was when someone watching the race offered me a banana—a real treat for a running gorilla! I had a great day out in London, as well as helping to save gorillas!
今年我在伦敦参加了大猩猩跑。这是一个由大猩猩保护组织举办的活动,旨在筹集资金保护世界上仅存的大猩猩免于灭绝。每个跑步者都会领到一套大猩猩衣服,穿上就可以跑了!穿着这套衣服跑步感觉有点热,我出了很多汗,腿也跑酸了,但我还是觉得这很开心。最有趣的时刻是看比赛的人给了我一根香蕉——这对于奔跑的大猩猩来说真是一顿美食!我在伦敦度过了愉快的一天,同时也为拯救大猩猩出了力!
过去分词作__________, 修饰 ___________.
后置定语
programme
1. raise money 筹集资金 2.save ... from... 使...免受...
3. die out 消失,绝迹,灭绝 die-died/died- dying- death n. –dead adj.
This year I entered the Great Gorilla Run in London. This is a programme run by The Gorilla Organization to raise money to save the world’s last remaining gorillas from dying out. Each runner receives a gorilla suit and off they go! It’s a bit hot and sweaty inside the suit, and my legs ache, but it’s a lot of fun. The funniest moment was when someone watching the race offered me a banana—a real treat for a running gorilla! I had a great day out in London, as well as helping to save gorillas!
过去分词作__________, 修饰 ___________.
后置定语
programme
1.treat n.意外的乐事,幸事;款待,招待
v. 对待,看待;治疗;处理;请客
treatment n.治疗;对待;处理
2.As well as :
并列连词,“也,还” (放在句中,=and)
同级比较,“一样好”
介词,“除...之外”(=besides, in addition to
When 引导的表语从句
A teacher should entertain as well as teach. 教师不仅要教书,也要引起学生兴趣。
You look as well as you did ten years old. 你的身体看起来还和十年前一样好。
As well as breaking his leg, he hurt his arm. 他除了摔断腿之外,还伤了胳膊。