1、Unit 3 Sports and fitnessReading for Writing有关身心健康的比较说明文 本单元的写作任务是读一篇关于健康的文章后,写一篇有关身心健康的比较说明文。.Pre-writing()Learning to write after the modelGOING POSITIVEI 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
2、read about online.I tried no-fat,low-fat,5:2,only bananas,no bananasI 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
3、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 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 sal
4、ad 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.()Preparation for writingWor
5、ds and phrases _ adj.健康的_ adj.不健康的_ 绿色食品_ 健康饮食_ 不健康的饮食习惯 healthy/fitunhealthy/unfitgreen foodhealthy food/diet unhealthy eating habit _ 良好的生活习惯_ adj.肥胖的_ 强身健体_ 充足的睡眠_ 进行运动_ 减肥good living habits overweight/fatbuild up ones body enough sleeptake exerciselose weight_ 对有益处_ 节食_ 养成一个的饮食习惯 _ 身体健康/不健康_ 对某人
6、的健康/视力有益/害 be good for/do good to go on a dietform a.eating habitbe in good/poor healthbe good/bad for ones health/eyes.While-writing写一篇100词左右的短文,介绍你自己是如何平衡学习和休息的。内容包括：1.以前无法平衡学习和休息；2.现在已经做到二者平衡；3.你的做法。Step 1List the outline of the passage.Paragraph 1:_Paragraph 2:_Paragraph 3:_ I couldnt balance re
7、st and study before.How to balance rest and study.I can balance rest and study now.Step 2List the words,phrases and sentences.1.Words and phrases_ adj.劳累的_ v.认识到；意识到_ 平衡休息和学习_ 忙于 _ 休息一下tiredrealizebalance rest and studybe busy withhave a restStep 2List the words,phrases and sentences.1.Words and phr
8、ases_ 结果_ 生病_ 一直_ 打篮球_ 落后 as a resultfall illall the timeplay basketballfall behind2.Sentences我经常忙于学习，因此没有时间休息。(so)_不是整天学习，而是我开始抽时间休息。(rather than)_我不是整天做作业，而是一天打一个小时篮球。(instead of)_I was often busy with my study,so I had no time to have a rest.Rather than studying all the time,I began to spare some
9、 time to have a rest.Instead of doing my homework all the day,I went to play basketball for an hour a day.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 ho
10、spital for 3 weeks.After I recovered from illness,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
11、a day.Finally,I got to balance rest and study.I became quite healthy.I didnt fall behind;instead,I studied better than before.Post-writingpolishing the passageExchange your passage with your partner,and pay attention to the following points.1.Does the writer explain why he/she changed/wanted to chan
12、ge?2.Does the writer tell how the changes have improved or will improve his/her life?3.Is the text well-organised?4.Does the writer use words and expressions to show similarities and differences?5.Are there any grammar or spelling errors?6.Does the writer use correct punctuation?写作要点The past:I worri
13、ed about my weight and tried every new diet.The changes:I focused on fitness rather than diet and weight.The present:I became positive and I became both happier and healthier.常用词汇like,so,too,still,similarly,similar to,the same(.as.),in common(with),both.and.,instead,than,however/but/though,different
14、 from,rather than,instead of,the difference is.亮点表达1.Taking exercise is closely related to health.运动与健康息息相关。2.We should get into the habit of keeping good hours.我们应该养成早睡早起的习惯。3.Smoking has a great influence on our health.抽烟对我们的健康有很大的影响。4.According to a recent survey,four million people die each year
15、 from diseases linked to smoking.依照最近的一项调查,每年有4 000 000人死于与吸烟有关的疾病。5.Unless you keep a balanced diet,you will put on weight.除非你保持均衡的饮食,否则将会增加体重。6.Early to bed and early to rise,makes a man healthy,wealthy and wise.早睡早起会使人健康、富有和聪明。7.The wall depends on the foundation,and the body depends on exercise.墙靠基础坚,身强靠锻炼。8.An apple a day keeps the doctor away.每天一个苹果,医生远离我。(谚语)写作技巧词汇没有所谓高低级之分,只有准确不准确之别。高考的满分范文和高分作文都在使用那些大部分中国学生高中就知道的词汇。千万不要一厢情愿地把一个本来平实准确的词,换成你觉得所谓的高级词(就像说到“离开家乡到大城市发展”中的“离开”就该用“leave”,而不用貌似更高级但其实毫无准确性可言的“abandon”)。切记：最符合语境的才是最准确的,最准确的才是最给力的。Thank you
