1、LESSON 3RUNNING AND FITNESS To read and talk about running and fitness To read for general understanding To read for specific information and understanding words in context To present an introduction on the benefits of running and advice for doing it properlyWhat kind of exercise do you prefer?How d
2、o you keep fit everyday?Which one(s)do you like best,fast walking,jogging or running?Do you know the benefits of running?What is long-distance running?Talk about the advantages of exercising regularly.Use the phrases to help you.to get in shapeto strengthen ones immune systemto reduce health problem
3、s免疫系统免疫系统1to stay healthyto cheer one upto make ones heart strongerto relieve tensionto get fitn.紧张，焦虑紧张，焦虑Example I do two weekly runs.I think exercising regularly is important for me to stay healthy.Jeremy wrote to the website“Ask Dr.Martin”about his health problems.Read his message and find out w
4、hat he needs.2Im a bit fed up with getting sick all the time.And I feel awkward failing PE exams.My friend suggested I should try long-distance running.Do you think it will help?Jeremy,16 years oldadj.厌倦，厌烦厌倦，厌烦adj.尴尬的尴尬的suggest(建议建议)+that (should)+V原形原形Read the bubble and answer the following quest
5、ions.1.Were the words in the bubble written in an email?If it is an email,whats missing?2.How to rephrase Jeremys question into a direct question?Yes,they were.“Dear Dr.Martin”can be written above his message.Will long-distance running help me gethealthy and fit?Read Dr.Martins response to Jeremy.An
6、swer the following questions.尤其，特别尤其，特别n.益处益处n.会员身会员身份份n.设备，装备设备，装备有能力做有能力做v.预防，阻止预防，阻止n.疾病疾病的流动的流动n.氧气氧气v.流动流动v.减轻，缓减减轻，缓减n.隐痛隐痛在在方面是新手方面是新手n.指导方针指导方针v.点击点击Match the main ideas with each paragraph.P1Long-distance running has many advantages.P2P3P4Long-distance running has benefits for starters.Runn
7、ing is good for a persons health.Warm up and cool down are good for new runners.Supporting detail 1Find the argument and supporting details in P2.Do not need a gym membership or any special equipmentSupporting detail 2Argument The best way to know yourself and to see what you are capable ofIt is a g
8、reat sport for beginners.Running will help you get fit and prevent diseases.Argument Find the argument and supporting details in P3.Give you good upper and lower body strength.Supporting detail 1 Supporting detail 2 Make your heart stronger and allow more blood to flow around your body.Supporting de
9、tail 3 Strengthen your immune system and reduce the risk of serious health problems.Supporting detail 4 Reduce common illnesses.Supporting detail 5 Cheer oneself up.Supporting detail 6Provide relief from aches or tension.Read Dr.Martins response to Jeremy.Find out details to complete the table.Then
10、ask and answer questions based on the information.3Long-Distance RunningTopics DetailsWho is it for?Equipment neededeveryone,including beginnersa good pair of running shoesBenefits get fit and prevent diseases give your body good upper and lower strength increase the flow of blood and oxygen to your
11、 brain make your heart stronger and allow more blood to flow around your body strengthen your immune systemBenefits reduce the risk of serious health problems as well as common illnesses cheer people up provide relief from aches or tensionTips to avoid injures warm up-get your blood flow and prepare
12、s your body cool down-after a long run,jog slowly for 10 minutes,then walk for 5 minutes4 Discuss the questions below.1.Do you think long-distance running will 2.help Jeremy?Why?Yes.I think long-distance running will help Jeremy because long-distance running will help him get fit and prevent disease
13、s.And it will give him good upper and lower body strength.It may help him pass the PE exams.2.How will running help us get fit and prevent diseases?Running increases the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain.It makes our heart stronger and allows more blood to flow around the body.It also strengthen
14、s the immune system and reduces the risk of serious health problems.3.What advice would you give for someone who is new to running?I would advise someone new to running to start slowly and remember it takes time to become a great runner.n.捷近，近路捷近，近路adj.可完成的可完成的确保确保n.肌肉肌肉坚持下去坚持下去v.把把做的过火做的过火5Read“Thr
15、ee Principles of Running”quickly.Take notes in the first column.Do the right amountKeep runningDont overdo itPrinciples of RunningScanning for Specific InformationScanning a text means reading it as quickly as possible to find specific information.Beforehand,determine the specific information that y
16、ou need to find.When you scan,move your eyes through the text to find what you are looking for.Dont read every word when looking for specific information.Search quickly.Skill Builder6Read again carefully.Complete the second column in the table in Activity 5.Then introduce“Three Principles of Running
17、”to your partner.Make a training plan.Set an achievable goal.Dont do too much.Dont give upTake breaksPrinciples of Running7Explain the statements in your own words.“There is also no better way to know yourself and to see what you are capable of.”(line 6,page 37)Running is the best way to get to know
18、 yourself and your limits.“Running trains your mind as well as your body.”(line 7,page 38)Running makes both your mind and body stronger.8Read the phrases used in the texts describing the benefits of running or the tips for keeping fit.Then put them into the correct column.Talk about the two aspects
19、.Do not need a gym membership;Do not need special equipment;Increase flow of oxygen to the brain;Prevent disease;Give good upper and lower strength;Increase the flow of blood;Strengthen immune system;Cheer oneself up;Provide relief from aches or tensionBenefits of RunningDraw up a training plan;Do the right amount;Set achievable goals;Do not overdo itTips for Keeping FitHow do you keep fit in your daily life?Write a short passage about it.You may use the expressions youve learned in this lesson.
