1、Unit 2 Reading Be sporty, be healthy A beginners guide to exercise What might prevent people from starting exercise? Lack of Time Be tired from study/work Dont know how to exercise the high cost Other excuses The passage is possibly _ A. an advertisement B. a script C. a guide D. an essay a guide Re
2、ad the tip Predicting the main idea of a text Before reading a text, take a brief look at the title, subheadings or pictures in it. Then try to guess what important information the text is going to give. By making predictions, you connect the text you are going to read with your background knowledge
3、 and become a more active reader. Tip subheadingspictures title What kind of information do you think this guide will give? Skim the guide Understanding the benefits of exercise lPhysical benefits l(1) _ Eating and drinking right lWhat to eat l(3) _ lDrinking water Planning your exercise routine l(2
4、) _ lWhat types of exercises you enjoy Avoiding injury l(4)_ _ lStarting small l(5)_ _ Skim the guide Understanding the benefits of exercise lPhysical benefits l(1) _Mental benefits Passage： To begin with, physical activity increases the efficiency Moreover, exercise is good for your mental health.
5、Skim the guide Planning your exercise routine l(2) _ lWhat types of exercises you enjoy What you expect to improve Passage： The first thing to consider is what you expect to improve Above all, choose activities you enjoy Skim the guide Eating and drinking right lWhat to eat l(3) _ lDrinking water Wh
6、en to eat Passage: (Foods like noodles, riceyou need to eat foods rich in protein ) When to eat is also of great importanceRemember to drink. What to eat Skim the guide Avoiding injury l(4)_ _ lStarting small l(5)_ _ Wearing proper clothes and equipment Warming up before exercise and stretching afte
7、r exercise Passage： Make sure that you wear proper clothes and equipment when exercising. You should also start small Finally, remember to warm up before exercising and stretch 1. Why is regular exercise good for the heart and lungs? 2. How does flexibility training help you? 3. Why do you need to e
8、at foods rich in protein? 4. How long should you wait after exercise to have your meal? Read the guide again carefully 1. Why is regular exercise good for the heart and lungs? 2. How does flexibility training help you? Because the heart and lungs must work harder during exercise. This extra effort m
9、akes them grow stronger over the long term. It helps stretch our muscles and improve our bodys range of movement. Read the guide again 3. Why do you need to eat foods rich in protein? 4. How long should you wait after exercise to have your meal? Because they help our muscles recover and repair thems
10、elves after exercise. At least 30 minutes. Read the guide again Does exercise help improve students performance at school? Why or why not? Yes. Working out can help students relieve stress and get over negative feelings. Whats more, it improves certain brain functions, contributing to their better p
11、erformance at school. Do you agree with the guide that exercise can help you get over negative feelings? Back up your opinion with examples from your experience. Yes. Running has certainly helped me deal with my stress. When I am under stress, I go out for an hour- long run. After sweating all over,
12、 I find that my stress almost disappears and I feel great. Its like magic! Jack, Rose and Mike are planning their exercise routine. The aims of their exercise are listed as follows. Please help them choose one from the following different types of exercise. a. tai chi b. swimming c. pull-ups (1) Jac
13、k wants to increase his muscle strength. (2) Rose expects to improve her heart efficiency. (3) Mike wishes to extend his muscles. c b a Recommendation Now close your books Understanding the benefits of exercise. Most people assume that regular exercise does wonders for the body and mind but what exa
14、ctly are its health benefits? To start with, physical activity increases the efficiency of your heart and lungs. During exercise, your heart and lungs must work harder. This extra effort makes them grow stronger over the long term. It has also been proven that active people tend to have better immun
15、e systems and are at lower risk of diseases. _ Working out can help you reduce stress and get over negative feelings. Some studies even show that exercise improves certain brain functions, meaning you could actual exercise your way to better performance at school! Read for answer A. Above all, choos
16、e activities you enjoy because, in this way, youre more likely to stick with them. B. Moreover, exercise is good for your mental health. C. You should also start small and slowly work your way to a longer and harder exercise routine to avoid getting hurt. D. Foods like noodles, rice, fruit and veget
17、ables give your body plenty of carbohydrates to keep up your energy during a long work out. B Planning your exercise routine When you plan an exercise routine, first thing to consider is what you expect to improve: heart and lung efficiency, muscle strength or flexibility. Aerobic activities, like j
18、ogging, swimming and skiing, develop your heart and lungs. Strength training, such as pull-ups and weightlifting, increases muscle strength and encourages bone development. Flexibility training, including gymnastics and tai chi, helps stretch your muscles and improve your bodys range of movement. Th
19、ese types of exercise all play a role in a healthy routine. _ Read for answer A. Above all, choose activities you enjoy because, in this way, youre more likely to stick with them. B. Moreover, exercise is good for your mental health. C. You should also start small and slowly work your way to a longe
20、r and harder exercise routine to avoid getting hurt. D. Foods like noodles, rice, fruit and vegetables give your body plenty of carbohydrates to keep up your energy during a long work out. A Eating and drinking right Like cars that run on petrol, your body burns carbohydrates for energy. _ To help y
21、our muscles recover and repair themselves after exercise, you need to eat foods rich in protein, such as fish, milk products. When to eat is also of great importance. In general, you should have your meal an average of 1.5 to 2.5 hours before exercising. Do not eat immediately after exercise; instea
22、d, wait at least 30 minutes after a typical routine, or as much as an hour after a hard workout. Remember to drink throughout exercise to make up for water lost to sweat. Read for answer A. Above all, choose activities you enjoy because, in this way, youre more likely to stick with them. B. Moreover
23、, exercise is good for your mental health. C. You should also start small and slowly work your way to a longer and harder exercise routine to avoid getting hurt. D. Foods like noodles, rice, fruit and vegetables give your body plenty of carbohydrates to keep up your energy during a long work out. D
24、Avoiding injury To prevent soft tissue injury, make sure that you wear proper clothes and equipment when exercising. _ Finally, remember to warm up before exercising and stretch at the end of your workout. Read for answer A. Above all, choose activities you enjoy because, in this way, youre more lik
25、ely to stick with them. B. Moreover, exercise is good for your mental health. C. You should also start small and slowly work your way to a longer and harder exercise routine to avoid getting hurt. D. Foods like noodles, rice, fruit and vegetables give your body plenty of carbohydrates to keep up you
26、r energy during a long work out. C Do you think that exercise can help build your body? Back up your opinion with your own experiences. Discussion Exercise definitely contributes to my health. When I was young, I was troubled by obesity, which caused many health problems. The doctor suggested me los
27、ing weight by working out on a daily basis. So every day after school, my mother and I would take a jogging for about one hour. After a semester, I succeeded losing about 10 kilograms. I began to feel more energetic. Whats more, I became more confident after I slimmed down. My biology teacher has ev
28、er told me that I can use the Body Mass Index (BMI) to check whether I am overweight or not. Now I often use the index to monitor my weight. What other information do you think could be included in the guide? Id like some tips on overcoming difficulties in exercise and keeping motivated. Discussion Name：_What to do Reasons What sport to choose What clothes to wear What food to prepare What measures to ensure safety Create your own exercise plan! 1. Improve your own exercise plan. 2. Write about your understanding of the benefits of exercise. Homework
