1、NoImageUnit 3 Running into a better lifeDo you know anything about Marathon?Look at the chart and answer the questions.What key information is shown in this chart?More and more people take part in Marathon.Pre-readingRead the title&introduction part and think about1.Whats the genre(体裁)of this passag
2、e?A.a forum discussion B.a sport magazineC.personal diary D.biography2.What will this passage talk about?Running into a better life This 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 touchwed love to hear from you!网站get in
3、touch(with)(与)取得联系1.stay/keep in touch(with)(与)保持联系2.lose touch(with)(与)失去联系Read the title&introduction part and think about1.Whats the genre(体裁)of this passage?A.a forum discussion B.a sport magazineC.personal diary D.biography2.What will this passage talk about?Running stories of runners.Li Yue,16
4、,Beijing I was born with asthma and I 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
5、 running in national competitions.This year I won silver in the under 18s 10,000 metres!And who knows,next year I could win gold!哮喘(病)田径银牌18岁以下肺健康Sarah,36,Montreal Not so long ago,I didnt do any exercisenot even any jogging!Then I discovered an app called Running Power.It lists your performance agai
6、nst other runners in your social network.At first,I kept running just to see my name in the top 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 run
7、ning friends.慢跑do/take exercise锻炼表现perform(v.)表演联络网偶然发现地区不在=not.any longerno more=not.any moreDavid,52,New York As a computer engineer,theres always a new challenge just around the corner!It can be quite stressful at times,though,which in turn makes me feel anxious.To help deal with this,I go runnin
8、g 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!即将发生；就在附近有时，偶尔转而；轮流地应付紧张到结束时be ready
9、to do sth.准备好做某事Grace,25,Manchester This 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 suit and off they go!Its a bit hot and sweaty inside the
10、 suit,and my legs ache but its a lot of fun.The funniest moment was when someone watching the race offered me a bananaa real treat for a running gorilla!I had a great day out in London,as well as helping to save gorillas!经营；运行筹集使免遭defend.fromprotect.from消失，灭绝sweet n.汗水v.出汗疼痛offer sb.sth.offer sth.to
11、 sb.给某人提供某物也，还Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.1.Why did Li Yue participate in running at first?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.2.What can we know abou
12、t Sarah?AShe wanted to do something by running.BShe was persuaded to participate in running.CShe was inspired by a Running Power app.DShe liked jogging but running at first.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 fitne
13、ss coach.CHe likes to follow others suggestions.DHe is ready to face all kinds of challenges.4.How did Grace feel by helping to save gorillas?AStressful but delighted.BTired but happy.CTired but ambitious.DAmbitious but happy.5.What does the author show us through these stories?ABenefits from runnin
14、g.BCalling on more people to run.CHow to start running,DRunning can make people forget everything.Read the passage carefully and complete the table with expressions from the passage.Reasons for starting runningBenefits gained from runningRunning could improve _ and help him treat his asthma.Running
15、_ and led him to achieve things he never thought he could do.improved his fitnesshow his lungs workReasons for starting runningBenefits gained from runningShe discovered an app that _ and she wanted to see her name in the top five.She came across _ and fell in love with running.listed peoples perfor
16、manceother runners in the same areaReasons for starting runningBenefits gained from runningHis job sometimes _ and makes him fell anxious.To help deal with this,he started running.After running,_and he is ready to face the next day at work.is quite stressfulall his stress disappearsReasons for starting runningBenefits gained from runningShe participated in a programme run to _.She had a great day in London,as well as _.raise moneyhelping to save gorillasDo you know of any running events in China?Shanghai marathon.NoImageThanks
