1、Unit 2 Be sporty, be healthy Welcome to the unit lead the readers to think while reading; influence and persuade the readers effectively. More examples If winter comes, can spring be far behind? “Ode to the West Wind”, Percy Bysshe Shelley But do you know by whom these slim leaves are cut out? The w
2、ind of early spring is sharp as scissor blade. “The Willow Tree”, He Zhizhang Situation 1 When you are talking about the best birthday gift . What gift do you cherish most, books, mobile phones, or new clothes? As to me, it is a beautiful cake made by my mother. 2. Give examples 1. Aerobic activitie
3、s, like jogging, swimming and skiing, develop your heart and lungs. (lines 1617) 2. Strength training, such as pull-ups and weightlifting, increases muscle strength and encourages bone development. (lines 1719) 3. Flexibility training, including gymnastics and tai chi, helps stretch your muscles and
4、 improve your bodys range of movement. (lines 1921) More examples When you are writing to apply for a volunteer job . I have taken part in a lot of volunteer service activities. I have taken part in a lot of volunteer service activities, such as guiding foreigners to visit the Yueyang Tower. When yo
5、u donate Chinese books to an American school . We will give away different types of books. We will give away different types of books, including language learning, Chinese history, Chinese poetry and so on. Situation 2 When you are introducing Chinese table manners to a foreign friend . There are so
6、me things you need to keep in mind when having dinner with Chinese people. For example, dont make noise while eating. 3. Make a comparison Like that run on , your burns for energy. carspetrolbody carbohydrates cars body carbohydrates petrol energy sword warrior penwriter weapon Like _ that _, _. a s
7、wordis the weapon of a warrior a pen is the weapon of a writer More examples Life is like a race. The one who keeps running wins the race, and the one who stops to catch a breath loses. Reading is to the mind what food is to the body. A is toB whatCis toD. Situation 3 When you are introducing Li Bai
8、 to your foreign friends . Li Bai is to the Chinese what Shelley is to the English. 4. Present statistics Regular exercise can help you relax and sleep better. Many studies on the effects of exercise on sleep have reached similar conclusions. One study found that 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous
9、activity per week can provide up to a 65% improvement in sleep quality. Another showed that 16 weeks of physical activity increased sleep quality and helped 17 people with insomnia sleep longer and more deeply than the control group. What else techniques can be used to make the writing more persuasi
10、ve? 5. Quote a famous saying Where there is a will, there is a way. Wealth is nothing without health. A sound mind starts from a sound body. How can a weak body develop a sound mind? Cai Yuanpei 1. Use rhetorical questions 2. Give examples 3. Make a comparison 4. Present statistics 5. Quote a famous
11、 saying How can you use these techniques in your own writing? 假设你是李华，你的美国朋友假设你是李华，你的美国朋友Peter来信说来信说 最近对中国诗歌非常感兴趣，请你写信介最近对中国诗歌非常感兴趣，请你写信介 绍一位你最喜爱的诗人和他绍一位你最喜爱的诗人和他/ /她的作品，并她的作品，并 鼓励朋友多读诗。鼓励朋友多读诗。 How can you use these techniques in your own writing? Dear Peter, Knowing that you are interested in Chine
12、se poems, Im writing to introduce my favourite poetLi Bai. Born in the Tang dynasty, Li Bai has a very good reputation as the Fairy Poet. _ (make a comparison). During his life, _ (present statistics). Many of his poems are still popular among Chinese today, _ (give an example). Every time I read th
13、is poem, I cant help being moved. Shelley once said, _ (quote a famous saying). Reading poems benefits people in many ways, so _ (use a rhetorical question). Yours, Li Hua Dear Peter, Knowing that you are interested in Chinese poems, Im writing to introduce my favourite poetLi Bai. Born in the Tang
14、dynasty, Li Bai has a very good reputation as the Fairy Poet. Many Chinese people hold that Li Bai is to the Chinese what Shelley is to the English. During his life, Li Bai has created thousands of poems, over nine hundred of which have been passed down. Many of his poems are still popular among tee
15、nagers today, such as “Autumn Frost” and “Leaving the White Emperor Town at Dawn”. Every time I read this poem, I cant help being moved. Shelley once said, a great poem is a fountain overflowing with the waters of wisdom and delight. Reading poems benefits people in many ways, so what are you waiting for? Yours, Li Hua
