1、Unit 2 Be sporty, be healthy Welcome to the unit & Reading (I) Read the jokes Why do you like it? What is your favourite sport? A sound mind starts from a sound body. How can a weak body develop a sound mind? Cai Yuanpei Prediction What might prevent people from starting exercise? What kind of infor
2、mation do you think this guide will give? Think about these questions 1. What might prevent people from starting exercise? Think about these questions Many people have to study or work very hard so they might say that they are too tired or dont have enough time during the day. Some people do not kno
3、w how to exercise properly, so they might feel embarrassed to try. Also, some believe that it is expensive to exercise because they think they have to join a club or hire a trainer. 2. What kind of information do you think this guide will give? Think about these questions I think it will talk about
4、the benefits of exercise and how to start exercising. It may also offer some tips about how to make an exercise plan and what to wear during the exercise. Understanding the idea of the guide Understand the structure Mental benefits What you expect to improve When to eat Wearing proper clothes and eq
5、uipment Warming up before exercise and stretching after exercise 1. Why is regular exercise good for the heart and lungs? 2. Do you think exercise is good for your mental health? Why? 3. What type of exercise should you take if you want to increase muscle strength? 4. How does flexibility training h
6、elp you? 5. Why do you need to eat foods rich in protein? 6. How long should you wait after exercise to have your meal? Understand the details 1. Why is regular exercise good for the heart and lungs? 2. Do you think exercise is good for your mental health? Why? 3. What type of exercise should you ta
7、ke if you want to increase muscle strength? Because the heart and lungs must work harder during exercise. This extra effort makes them grow stronger over the long term. Yes. Exercise can help us reduce stress and get over negative feelings. Some studies even show that it improves certain brain funct
8、ions. Strength training, such as pull-ups and weightlifting. 4. How does flexibility training help you? 5. Why do you need to eat foods rich in protein? 6. How long should you wait after exercise to have your meal? It helps stretch our muscles and improve our bodys range of movement. Because they he
9、lp our muscles recover and repair themselves after exercise. At least 30 minutes. Design 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 ov
10、er negative feelings Improve certain brain functions Presentation and appreciation Show time In-depth analysis of the guide Think about these questions 1. What are the purposes of this guide? 2. What different techniques does the guide use for these purposes? Support your answers with examples from
11、the guide. 3. What other information do you think could be included in the guide? Purposes of the guide Encourage readers to exercise. Inform readers of the proper way of exercising. Techniques used in the guide for the purposes Asking questions at the beginning and at the end to give encouragement.
12、 Giving examples to explain how different types of exercise improve health in lines 1621. Comparing the human body to a car that needs to be fuelled to help readers understand the role of carbohydrates in lines 2526. Other information that could be included How to overcome difficulties in exercise H
13、ow to keep motivated . Preparation for another guide Design a guide Design a beginners guide to your favourite sport Discuss what information could be included and draw a mind map. Work in groups of four. Presentation and appreciation Show time Homework Continue writing your own guide according to the mind map you have drawn in class.
