1、Period 2:Developing ideasRunning into a Better Life 这里是标题这里是标题Passage 2 1.Read the passage quickly and talk about your understanding of the title.Running can bring a lot of benefits to us,both physically and mentally.It may improve our physical condition,bring us confidence,help us make new friends
2、and reduce stress from work.Fast readingThis global site is a place for runners to share their stories about running.So,if you are a runner with a story to tell,get in touch-wed love to hear from you!我们是一个让跑步者分享跑步故事的国际网站。所以,如果你是一个有故事要讲的跑步者,就联系我们吧我们期待你的来信!Li Yue,16,BeijingI was born with asthma and I
3、 never thought Id be a runner!I only joined my local athletics club because my doctor told me that in my particular case exercise could improve how my lungs work.But before I knew it,I was taking part in local races.As my fitness and my running improved.I started running in national competitions.Thi
4、s year I won silver in the under 18s 10.000 metres!And who know,next year I could win gold!李跃,16岁,北京我生来就患有哮喘,所以我从没想过会成为一名跑步运动员!医生说对于我这种特殊情况,运动可以改善我的肺部功能,所以我才加入了本地的运动俱乐部。但是没过多久,我就开始参加本地的比赛了。随着身体状况的改善和跑步能力的提高,我开始参加全国跑步比赛。今年,我获得了青少年一万米长跑的银牌!说不准明年我能得金牌呢!(1)Why did Li Yue participate in running at first?
5、AHe wanted to win the competition.BHe wished to improve his healthy condition.CHe hoped to help save animals that were dying out.DHe joined the running for fun.Sarah,36,MontrealNot so long ago,I didnt do any exercise-not even any logging!.I hen I discovered an app called Running Power.It lists perfo
6、rmance against other runners in your social network.At first I kept running just my name in the too five.Soon.I found that I was not alone-I came across other runners in the same area running for the same purpose!Now I no longer use the app,but Ive fallen in love with running,and still do it with my
7、 running friends.萨拉,36岁,蒙特利尔就在不久前,我还什么运动也不做甚至都不会去慢跑!后来我发现了一款名为“奔跑的力量”的应用软件,它会按照跑步的表现把你和你社交网络上的其他跑步者进行排名。起初,我坚持跑步只是为了看到自己能够进入前五名。很快,我发现不只是我有这样的目的我遇到了和我住在同一区域且有着同样目的的其他跑步者!虽然现在我已经不再用这款应用软件了,但是我已经爱上了跑步,现在依然和我的“跑友”们一起跑步。(2)What can we know about Sarah?AShe wanted to do something by running.BShe was pers
8、uaded to participate in running.CShe was inspired by a Running Power app.DShe liked jogging but running at first.David,52,New YorkAs a computer engineer theres always a new challenge just around the corner!It can be quite stressful at tin though,which in turn makes me feel anxious.To help deal with
9、this,I go running as often as I possibly can.Whether Im at the gym or on the road,my nervous energy pushes me through mile one.By mile two,the tension has moved from my mind to my legs.By the end of the run,all my stress has disappeared and Im ready to face the next day at work!戴维,52岁,纽约作为一名计算机工程师,我
10、常常要面临随时到来的挑战!然而,有时候工作的压力是非常大的,这也相应地会让我感到焦虑。为了缓解焦虑,我会尽可能多地去跑步。无论在健身房还是在路上,跑第一英里的时候我还能感受到神经的紧张;跑第二英里的时候,这种紧张感就从大脑转移到了双腿;等我跑完全程,所有的压力都消失了,我又可以迎接第二天的工作了!(3)What does David do when he feels stressful and nervous?AHe goes running as often as he possibly can.BHe offers to see a fitness coach.CHe likes to f
11、ollow others suggestions.DHe is ready to face all kinds of challenges.Grace,25,ManchesterThis year I entered the Great Gorilla Run in London.This is a programme run by The Gorilla Organization to raise money to save the worlds last remaining gorillas from dying out.Each runner receives a gorilla sui
12、t and oft they go!Its a bit hot and sweaty inside the suit,and my legs ache,but its a lot of fun.The funnest moment was when someone watching the race offered me a banana a real treat tor running gorilla.I had a great day out in London,as well as helping to save gorillas!格雷丝,25岁,曼彻斯特今年我在伦敦参加了大猩猩跑。这是
13、由大猩猩保护组织举办的活动,目的是募集资金保护世界上仅存的大猩猩免于灭绝。每个跑步者会领到一套(仿)大猩猩(皮毛的)衣服,穿上就可以跑了!穿着这套衣服跑步感觉有点热,我出了很多汗,腿也跑酸了,但我还是觉得很开心。最有趣的时刻是看比赛的人递给了我一根香蕉这对于奔跑的大猩猩来说真是一顿美餐!我在伦敦度过了愉快的一天,同时也为拯救大猩猩出了力!(4)How did Grace feel by helping to save gorillas?A.Stressful but delighted.B.Tired but happy.C.Tired but ambitious.D.Ambitious bu
14、t happy.Story 1 A.Running made him get rid of the stress of work.Story 2 B.She fell in love with running because of an appRunning Power.Story 3 C.To raise money for gorillas,she ran wearing a gorilla suit.Story 4 D.Running makes him win in national competitions.2.Scan the passage and match the main idea of each story.
