1、Do you often run?Why or why not?Lead-inExample:I often run 3 times a week.I think running regularly is important for to me to relieve tension.to get in shapeto stay healthyto relieve tensionto strengthen ones immune systemto cheer one upto make ones heart strongerIm a bit fed up with getting sick al
2、l 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 oldJeremys health problemsJeremys health problemsGets sick all the timeFeels awkward failing PE examsReading:Jeremys messageLong-distance runningWhile-readi
3、ng:Dr.Martins responseRead the passage quickly and find out the main idea of each part.Part 1(Para 1)Part 2(Para 2)Part 3(Para 3)Part 4(Para 4-5)Advice to avoid injuriesBenefits of runningEquipment neededWho is long-distance running for1.Who is long-distance running suitable for?While-reading:Dr.Mar
4、tins responseRead Para 1-Para 2 and answer the following questions.2.What equipment is needed?Everyone,including beginners.Just a pair of good running shoes.While-reading:Dr.Martins responseRead Para 3 and find out the benefits of running.Benefits of runningget fit and prevent diseasesgive you good
5、upper and lower body strengthincrease the flow of blood and oxygen to your brainstrengthen your immune systemreduce the risk of serious health problems as well as common illnesscheer people upprovide relief from aches or tensionPhysical healthMental healthWhile-reading:Dr.Martins responseRead Para 4
6、-5 and find out the advice Dr.Martin gives.Advice on runningwarm-upcool-downget your blood flowing faster and prepare your bodyafter a long run,jog slowly for ten minutes,then walk for five minutes Post-reading:Dr.Martins responsePair work:Voice your opinionsDo you think long-distance running will h
7、elp Jeremy?Why?Post-reading:Dr.Martins responseLanguage focusYou are also somebody who worries about getting sick.Running will help you get fit and prevent diseases.It will give you good upper and lower body strength.Like any exercise,running increases the flow of blood and oxygen to your body.It ma
8、kes your heart stronger and allows more blood to flow around your body.It also strengthens your immune system and reduces the risk of serious health problems,as well as more common illnesses like colds.Besides,anybody who is feeling down can go for a run to cheer themselves up.Even a thirty-minute r
9、un will provide relief from aches or tension that you may be suffering due to stress.Post-reading:Dr.Martins responseLanguage focusRunning will help you get fit and prevent diseases.It will give you good upper and lower body strength.Running increases the flow of blood and oxygen to your body.It mak
10、es your heart stronger and allows more blood to flow around your body.It also strengthens your immune system and reduces the risk of serious health problems.SmallSimpleSkill BuilderScanningforSpecificInformationScanning a text means reading it asquickly as possible to find specific information.Befor
11、ehand,determine the specific information that you 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.Three Principles of RunningRead three principles of running and complete the table.P
12、rinciples of RunningDetailsDo the right amount.Keep running.Dont overdo it.Draw up a training plan.Set achievable goals.Dont run too much.Running trains your mind as well as your body.Dont give up.Dont forget to take breaks.The Mind MapGroup Work:Lets draw a mind map to organize what we have learnt today.Homework1.Surf the Internet to find more benefits of running and advice on running.2.Make a pracitical plan to encourage yourself to run.
