1、Unit 3 Sports and FitnessReading for WritingWrite a page in a wellness bookA wellness book is a book in which a group of people exchange ideas about health and fitness. You are encouraged to write an article sharing your ideas involving how to keep healthy physically and mentally. wellness bookWhat
2、can we do to take care of our health? Take regular excercise. Eat/have a healthy and balanced diet. Have regular meals. Devolop good living habits and break the bad ones. Keep a balance between study and relaxation. Get enough sleep. Take a positive/optimistic attitude towards everything.GOING POSIT
3、IVE 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 online. I tried no-fat, low-fat, 5: 2, only bananas, no bananasI almost went bananas, too.Reading: Para 1What does the sentence mean? A. I
4、lost heart and gave up. B. I ate a lot of bananas to lose weight.C. I went crazy because I was worried too much. What caused the change? Reading 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 s
5、tarted thinking about fitness rather than weight, things began to change. Instead of saying “I want to lose three kilos”, I would say “I want to run two kilometers in eight minutes” or “I want to be able to do 30 push-ups”. Rather than cutting out the foods I enjoyed, I added healthy foods to my mea
6、ls. I could still have a burger now and then, but I would add a salad or an apple.What caused the change? fatfitV.S.have a right of body and fitnessunderstanding/opinionReadingRead the text and finish the table. The pastThe cause of the changeThe presenta right understanding of body and fitness2. wo
7、rried about her weight and tried every new diet1. wanted to look like the slim girls on TV6. compared herself with actresses and models7. looked for things that were wrong with her face or body1. think about fitness rather than weight2. different purposes of sports and improve the diet:run two kilom
8、eters in eight minutes, do 30 push-ups5. make a list of things she likes about herself3. wanted to lose three kilos4. cut out the foods5. had burgers 3. add healthy foods4. have a burger now and then, add a salad or an appleReadingBeforeThe cause of the changeAftera right understanding of body and f
9、itness2. Worried about her weight and tried every new diet1. Wanted to look like the slim girls on TV6. Compared herself with actresses and models7. Looked for things that were wrong with her face or body1. Think about fitness rather than weight2. Different purposes of sports and improve the diet:ru
10、n two kilometers in eight minutes, do 30 push-ups5. Make a list of things she likes about herself3. wanted to lose three kilos4. cut out the foods5. had burgers3. add healthy foods4. have a burger now and then, add a salad or an applechangehappier and healthierBecame both_The resultParagraph Topic s
11、entence1 I worried about my weight and tried new diets.2Once I started to think about fitness rather than weight, things began to change.3By being positive about myself and my body, I became both happier and healthier.Language features (1)Find out the words and phrases used in the text to show simil
12、arities and differences:SimilaritiesDifferenceslike, too, still,both and instead, instead of, rather than, thoughWhat expressions does the writer use to show similarities and differences. GOING POSITIVE I always wanted to look like the slim girls on TV even though I knew that it was impossible. .I a
13、lmost 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 began to change. Instead of saying “I want to lose three kilos”
14、, I would say “I want to run two kilometers in eight minutes” or “I want to be able to do 30 push-ups”. 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 a salad or an apple. Finally, I stopped comparing myself w
15、ith 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.Useful expressions to show similarities and differencesSimilaritiesDifferen
16、ceslike, so, too, still, similarly, similar to, the same (as), in common (with), bothandinstead, than, however/but/though, different from, rather than, instead of, the difference isMore expressionsWhats your problem? (如何实现首段的“一波三折”？) always wanted . impossible worried about. tried every means. went
17、mad Whats the solution to it? (如何接续首段和展开 “Body” 部分？) came cross an article. took so seriously the idea the article conveyed Things changed: her ideas changed. her actions changed, things changed for what she wanted.Whats the outcome achieved?(如何结尾？) no longer comparing. and looking., but doing what
18、I like about myself. I became more confident, happier and healthier.Study the organization and language features(2)but still so even worse even better For examples besides so thatAt first Then Finally 假定你是李华,学校网站的英语专栏正在开展“我的运动故事”主题征文活动。你打算投稿,请根据下面的提示写一篇短文。标题已给出。1. 过去生活方式不健康,易生病,影响学习和生活;2. 发生改变的原因及具体
19、的改变;3. 产生的积极结果。Step 4.WritingIn common with many young people, I used to lead an unhealthy life, such as preferring fast food, disliking sports, etc. As a result, I fell ill easily for lack of energy, which greatly affected my study and life. Then I came across an article that said jogging would mak
20、e a difference to health. I came to realize the importance of doing sports. Things began to change. Instead of rarely working out, I make it a rule to run every day. Whats more, I eat a healthy, balanced diet, instead of being free to enjoy junk food. Thanks to my determination and effort to make a
21、change, I become both more energetic and healthier now.Two years ago，I couldnt balance rest and study.I was often busy with my study，so I had no time to have a rest.As a result，I often felt tired and stressed.At last I fell ill and had to stay in hospital for 3 weeks.After I recovered from the illne
22、ss，I began to think about my problems.I got to realize the importance of balancing rest and study. Rather than studying all the time，I began to spare some time to have a rest. Instead of doing my homework all the day，I went to play basketball for an hour a day.Finally，I got to balance rest and study
23、. I became quite healthy. I didnt fall behind; instead，I made much progress in my academic achievement. When I was young, I was so weak that I caught a cold now and then. As a result, it was difficult for me to go to school like other children. Then I read an article that said jogging in the morning
24、 would make a difference to health. In order to change myself , I follow the advice and do it everyday. After that, I form the habit of getting up early and jogging for half an hour. Whats more, I am more positive about myself and my body. Now, my body is building up by working out everyday, which i
25、s good for my daily life.范文 In common with the people who are overweight,in the past,I was fond of oily food very much.I think they tasted more delicious.And I didnt care about the balance of nutrition.Besides,I almost had no time to have physical activity.As a result I had some health problems.The
26、doctor advised me to develop a healthy lifestyle.Now,I set aside half an hour a day to take a walk no matter how busy I am.Whats more,instead of eating food high in fat and salt,I turn to more fruit and vegetables.I feel much better now and I become more confident.参考范文经典相关高级谚语1.欢乐就是健康。Cheerfulness is health.2.健康是最大的财富。Good health is over wealth/ Wealth is nothing without health.3.只工作不玩耍,聪明的孩子会变傻。All work and no play make Jack a dull boy. 4.一天一个苹果,医生远离我。An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
