1、Period 4 Reading For Writing Going positive Unit4 Sports and fitness Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives By the end of this period, you are able to discover the main structure and the main idea of this passage; master some useful expressions； realize the importance of being fit and write a passag
2、e on how to change your thinking on doing exercise. Do you want to lose weight and why? Do you think you are fit? 1. What problem did Kayla have in the past? 2. What does the sentence I almost went bananas mean ? 3. What made her change her thinking? 4. Underline the words and phrases used in the te
3、xt to show similarities and differences. 5. What does Kaylas feeling change in this passage? Read the passage and think the following questions I always wanted to look like the slim girls on TV even though I knew that it was impossible. I worried about my weight and tried every new diet I read about
4、 online. I tried no fat, lowfat, 5:2, only bananas, no bananas I almost went bananas, too. Then I read an article that said instead of asking “Am I fat? I should be asking Am I fit? I had no idea a letter could make such a difference! Once I started thinking about fitness rather than weight, things
5、began to change. Instead of saying “I want to lose three kilos, I would say “I want to run two kilometres in eight minutes or I want to be able to do 30 pushups. Rather than cutting out the foods I enjoyed, I added healthy foods to my meals. I could still have a burger now and then, but I would add
6、a salad or an apple. Finally, I stopped comparing myself with actresses and models and looking for things that were wrong with my face or body. Instead, I made a list of the things I liked about myself. By being positive about myself and my body, I became both happier and healthier. She nearly went
7、crazy The past Change The present Going positive Kaylas problem in the past Her life at present Title Worried about and tried Compare myself with Think about rather than Make a list of things my weight every new diet actresses and models fitness weight I liked about myself Discuss the questions belo
8、w Exercise What can you do to make exercise like jogging more enjoyable? Stress How can you plan your work and make sure that youalso have time to rest and relax? Selfconfidence What can you do to become more confident and feel better about yourself Food How can you make your meals healtier? Use the
9、 ideas from your discussion to list some positive changes 1. What you used to do and results of your past actions? 2. What you do now and possible results of your present actions? 尝试写作 假设你是李华，写一篇短文介绍一些自己过去假设你是李华，写一篇短文介绍一些自己过去 和现在健身方面的情况，注意以下要点：和现在健身方面的情况，注意以下要点： 过去过去1. 认为运动不重要，浪费时间，影响学习；认为运动不重要，浪费时间
10、，影响学习； 2. 不爱好运动，体重增加，容易生病，经常气喘吁吁不爱好运动，体重增加，容易生病，经常气喘吁吁 现在1. 定期锻炼，增强了体力 2. 体重减轻了，感觉比以前健康和强壮 将来虽然运动需要决心，我将继续坚持锻炼 Show time In the past, I thought there was no sense in taking exercise. I believe it wasted a lot of time, which would affect my study. So I showed no interest in sports . Gradually I put o
11、n weight and fell ill easily. Sometimes, I felt breathless exen when walking. I realize that it makes great it makes great sense for students to do more exercise. At present, I take exercise regularly. In my spare time, I often work out, building up my strength. To my delight, I have reduced my weight and fell healthier and stronger than before. Even if taking exercise needs more determination, I will stick to it and I will be sure to make it.
