Unit 3 On the move Developing ideas Reading 课件

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Unit 3
UNIT 3
On the move
Running into a Better Life
To get to know something about Marathon.
To learn how to get information through charts or graphs.
To understand the content of the text and appreciate the positive attitude towards life through retelling the runner's story.
Do you know anything about Marathon
Have you ever participated in a Marathon
Or have you watched a marathon
The marathon is a long-distance running race of about 42 kilometres. The event was set up in memory of the Greek soldier Pheidippides, who ran to deliver a message of victory from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens. The marathon became one of the modern Olympic events in 1896. A half marathon is a road running event of about 21 kilometres — half the distance of a marathon.
Look at the chart and answer the questions.
1. What key information is shown in this chart
2. What reasons lie behind the phenomenon
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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.
title
time
numbers
1. What key information is shown in the chart
The number of marathon participants in China is increasing.
2. What reasons lie behind the phenomenon
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.
Do you like running
Do you know the benefits of running
Read the passage and talk about your understanding of the title.
Running can bring a lot of benefits to us, both physically and mentally. It may improve our physical condition, bring us confidence, help us make new friends and reduce stress from work.
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Read the passage quickly and choose the best answer.
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. He recovered from a kind of disease by doing exercise.
Read the passage carefully and complete the table with expressions from the passage.
Reasons for starting running Benefits gained from running
Running could improve ___________________ and help him treat his asthma. Running ___________________ and led him to achieve things he never thought he could do.
improved his fitness
how his lungs work
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Reasons for starting running Benefits gained from running
She discovered an app that _______________________ and she wanted to see her name in the top five. She came across ______________________________ and fell in love with running.
listed people’s performance
other runners in the same area
Reasons for starting running Benefits gained from running
His job sometimes ________________ and makes him fell anxious. To help deal with this, he started running. After running, ______________________
and he is ready to face the next day at work.
is quite stressful
all his stress disappears
Reasons for starting running Benefits gained from running
She participated in a programme run to ______________. She had a great day in London, as well as ____________________.
raise money
helping to save gorillas
Choose the best answer.
1. The four share the similarity because _____.
A. they all loved running at first
B. they ran in national competitions
C. they all benefited from running
D. they ran to escape from work
C
2. What motivate Sarah to keep running at first
A. The hope to come across other runners.
B. The hope to keep fit.
C. The desire to lose weight.
D. Seeing her name in the top five.
3. Which is NOT the reason that David goes running for
A. To reduce his stress from work.
B. To let him not feel anxious.
C. To move the tension from his mind.
D. To face the new challenge.
D
D
4. How did Grace feel by helping to save gorillas
A. Stressful but delighted.
B. Tired but happy.
C. Tired but ambitious.
D. Ambitious but happy.
B
be born with 与生俱来的
in one’s particular case 就某人/某事的具体情况而言
national competitions 全国性比赛
fall in love with 爱上……
come across 偶然遇到、碰巧发现
around the corner 即将发生
at times 有时，偶尔
in turn 相应地，继而
raise money 筹款
die out 灭绝
have a great day out （离家外出）度过愉快的一天
1. Which of these running stories impresses you most Why
Open answers.
Li Yue’s story impresses me most because he keeps doing it and finally helps him overcome his disease.
2. What can you learn from these people
Open answers.
The key to doing something well is to stick to doing it.
3. In what ways do you think apps and social media can help us do sports
Maybe peer-pressure will give us a push and others’ likes will be a motivation for us to keep doing sports.
4. Do you know of any running events in China Have you ever participated in any of them
Shanghai marathon. I haven’t participated in it but I hope I will.
Imagine a marathon was held in your city, and many students took part. Work in group of six to create an interview. Student A will be the journalist. Others will be participants.
The journalist could ask questions like:
What’s your name How old are you
Why did you choose to take part in the marathon
When did you start running
What do you think of this marathon
What challenges did you face
What makes you keep going
Work in groups. Give a talk about a runner you know.
1. Use the notes to help plan your talk.
Runner’s name:
Age:
When he / she started running:
What he/ she thinks about running:
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2. 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.
3. Give your talk to class.
Name: Su Bingtian
Age: 36
He began his sporting life in 2006.
He was the first Chinese athlete to run in the Olympic 100 m final.
He has told youngsters, “Never let your age hold you back. Have a try and try harder. I believe you can write your own story.”
选用方框内合适的内容并用其正确形式完成下列句子。
be born with, come across, die out, around the corner, fall in love with
1. Have you ever ____________________ difficulties since you entered the basketball team
2. The coach helps these children ____________________ tennis through playing various games.
3. These boys have to keep practising hard every day because the final match is just ____________________.
came across
around the corner
fall in love with
be born with, come across, die out, around the corner, fall in love with
4. The little girl ____________________ a weak heart, so the doctor suggested she shouldn't take part in any long-distance running competitions.
5. The marathon is held to remind people of the importance of saving the animals that may ____________________.
was born with
die out
1. Read Running into a Better Life again.
2. Try to recite the sport stories, at least one of them.
3. Write a sport story of your own, including when you started to do it and why you love doing it, listing at least 2 reasons.