1、Section A Section A Welcome to the unit&ReadingWelcome to the unit&Reading1.congratulation congratulate vt.向（某人）道贺；（因某事）为自己感到高兴/自豪congratulate sb.on sth.因某事向某人道贺congratulate oneself on sth.因某事为自己感到高兴/自豪练习：He sent her a note of _(congratulate)on her election victory.congratulation2.assumeassume sb./s
2、th.to be+n./adj.认为某人/某物是assume that 假设；认为It is(generally)assumed that 人们（普遍）认为assumption n.假定，假设 make an assumption 假定assuming conj.假如，假设为真assume vt.认为，假设 on the assumption that 假定assuming(that)假定；假设 练习：We are working on the _(assume)that everyone invited will turn up.assumption3.tendtend to do sth.
3、常常会做某事，往往会做某事tend to/towards 趋向，趋于tend(to)sb./sth.照料/照管某人/某物tendency n.趋向；倾向have a tendency to do sth.有做某事的倾向练习：There is a widespread _(tend)that more and more young people choose online shopping rather than go to real stores to buy what they like.tendency4.reducereduce(from)to 把（从）减少到（to 之后接减少后的量）r
4、educeby.减少了（by 之后接减少的程度或幅度）reduction n.减少，缩小，降低reduce（减少）的近义词是decrease，drop；反义词是 increase，rise。这些词的用法相似：后可接to（用于表示增减后的量）和by（用于表示增减的程度或幅度）。练习：By dieting and exercising,I reduced my weight _ 5 kilos.by5.stretchstretch out/stretch oneself out 躺下（通常为休息或睡觉）stretch to 足够买stretch out ones hand 伸出某人的手stretc
5、h ones legs（久坐之后）散散步，活动活动腿脚练习：务必要把绳子拉紧。Make sure that the rope _ tight.is stretched6.rangea wide/full range of 各种各样的in/within range(of.)在（）可及的范围内out of/beyond range(of)超出（的）范围in/out of ones price range 在/不在某人能承受的价格范围内range from to 在与之间变化；包括从到之间range between and 在与之间变化 练习：This restaurant has become p
6、opular for its wide _(range)of foods that suit all tastes and pockets.range7.movementmove v.移动，转动；变化做事，采取行动move on/ahead 前进；进步；进展move in/move into搬进新居moving adj.动人的，令人感动的；移动的moved adj.受感动的movingly adv.感人地练习：这样的场面甚至让铮铮男子潸然泪下。Grown men _ to tears at the scenes.were moved8.stick withstick around 不走开；待在
7、原地stick at sth 坚持不懈地做某事stick by 信守，遵守，贯彻（承诺、计划等）stick in ones mind 经久不忘；铭记在心stick to.坚持练习：他答应过帮助我们，他没有失信。He promised to help us and he _ his word.stuck to9.averagean average of 平均为on average平均来看above/below average高于/低于平均水平练习：Last year was the warmest year on record,with global temperature 0.68 _.abo
8、ve average10.equipmentequip v.配备；装备；使有所准备；使有能力be fully/poorly equipped 装备齐全/简陋equip with.给装备/配备上equip sb to do sth 使某人能做某事equip sb for sth 使某人能够胜任某事练习：良好的教育能使你受用终身。A good education should _ life.equip you for11.lackfor lack of 因缺少lack(for)nothing 什么也不缺lack for.缺少lacking adj.不足的；缺少的be lacking in（在抽象事
9、物方面）缺少练习：Although _(lack)the support of the banks,Mike managed to save his company with the help of his friends.lacking1.What do you think is funny about these jokes?They trick the reader by cleverly playing with words that have more than one meaning.2.What is your favourite sport?Why do you like it
10、?Basketball is my favourite sport.I like it because it has simple rules,and many of my classmates like it too.Also,I think basketball teaches me how to cooperate with my teammates,and I enjoy the feeling of team spirit it brings.Discussion What can sport bring us?Well,I think,sport can bring us happ
11、iness and make us relaxed.For example,when we are playing basketball,we may forget our problems.This helps us stay mentally healthy.And of course,sport can build up our bodies,if we work out on a regular basis.Pre-reading1.What might prevent people from starting exercise?Most people have to study or
12、 work very hard so they might say that they are too tired or dont have enough time during the day.Some people do not know how to exercise properly,so they might feel embarrassed to try.Also,some believe that it is expensive to exercise because they think they have to join a club or hire a trainer.2.
13、What kind of information do you think this guide will give?I think it will talk about the benefits of exercise and how to start exercising.It may also offer some tips about how to make an exercise plan and what to wear during the exercise.Skimming Mental benefitsWhat you expect to improveWhen to eat
14、Wearing proper clothes and equipmentWarming up before exercise and stretching after exerciseScanning 1.Why is regular exercise good for the heart and lungs?During exercise,your heart and lungs must work harder.This extra effort makes them grow stronger over the long term.2.How does flexibility train
15、ing help you?Flexibility training,including gymnastics and tai chi,helps stretch your muscles and improve your bodys range of movement.3.Why do you need to eat foods rich in protein?To help your muscles recover and repair themselves after exercise.4.How long should you wait after exercise to have yo
16、ur meal?You should wait at least 30 minutes after a typical routine,or as much as an hour after a hard workout.Thinking Jack,Rose and Mike are planning their exercise routine.Their exercise aims are listed as follows.Please help them choose one from the following different types of exercise:a.tai ch
17、i;b.swimming;c.pull-ups.(1)Jack wants to increase his muscle strength.(2)Rose expects to improve her heart efficiency.(3)Mike wishes to improve his bodys flexibility.Discuss A31.What are the purposes of this guide?What techniques does the guide use for these purposes?Support your answer with example
18、s from the guide.The purposes of the guide are to encourage readers to exercise and to inform them of the proper way of exercising.The guide asks questions at the beginning and at the end to give encouragement.In lines 1621,it gives examples to explain how different types of exercise improve our hea
19、lth.In lines 2526,it compares the human body to a car that needs to be fuelled to help the reader understand the role of carbohydrates.These techniques are very effective in presenting information.2.Do you agree with the guide that exercise can help you get over negative feelings?Back up your opinio
20、n with examples from your experience.Yes.Running has certainly helped me deal with my stress.When I am under stress,I go out for an hour-long run.After sweating all over,I find that my stress almost disappears and I feel great.Its like magic!3.What other information do you think could be included in the guide?Id like some tips on overcoming difficulties in exercise and keeping motivated.Finish B1assumetend tojoggingto make up forover the long termveragepreventMoreoverThank youThank you
