1、Unit 2 Sports and FitnessCONTENTSPre-readingPost-readingFast ReadingIntensive ReadingIHomeworkPre-reading:Activate and shareTalk about the advantages of exercising regularly.Use the phrases to help you.to get in shapeto strengthen ones immune systemto reduce health problemsto get fitto stay healthyt
2、o cheer one upto make ones heart strongerto relieve tension I do two weekly runs.I think exercising regularly is important for me to stay healthy.Pre-reading:Read and exploreJeremy wrote to the website“Ask Dr.Martin”about his health problems.Read his message and find out what he needs.Pre-reading:Re
3、ad and exploreAnswer:Jeremy needs to know whether long-distance running can help him to keep healthy and pass PE exams.Im a bit fed up with getting sick all 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 o
4、ldTry to answer the following question:Fast Reading1.What are Jeremys problems?2.What is his friends suggestion?3.Why did Jeremy write this message?He is getting sick all the time and feeling awkward failing PE exams.His friend suggested he should try long-distance running.Jeremy wanted to ask Dr.Ma
5、rtin whether long-distance running would help him solve his problems.Fast ReadingRead text quickly and match the main idea.para2para1para3para4Benefits of running(details)Benefits of running(conclusion)Advice for new runnersIts great for beginnersRead Dr.Martins response to Jermy.Find out details to
6、 complete the table and answer questions.Long-Distance RunningTopicsDetailsWho is it for?for everyone,including beginnersEquipment neededTips to avoid injuriesBenefitsIntensive ReadingWho is it for?for everyone,including beginnersEquipment neededTips to avoid injuriesjust a pair of good running shoe
7、swarm-up:get your blood flowing and prepare your bodycool-down:after a long run,jog slowly for 10 minutes,then walk for 5 minutesIntensive ReadingBenefitsWho was his favourite player?How tall was he?How tall was his favourite player?What team was he on?What kind of player was he on the team?How was
8、he treated by the coach?get fit and prevent diseases give your body good upper and lower strength increase the flow of blood and oxygen to your brain make your heart stronger and allow more blood to flow around your body strengthen your immune system reduce the risk of serious health problems as wel
9、l as common illnesses cheer people up and provide relief from aches or tensionIntensive ReadingIntensive ReadingDiscuss the questions below.1.Do you think long-distance running will help Jeremy?Why?2.How will running help us get fit and prevent diseases?3.What advice would you give for someone who i
10、s new to running?Intensive ReadingYes,I think so.Because long-distance running can help him get fit and prevent diseases.And it will give him good upper and lower body strength.It may help him pass the PE exams.1.Do you think long-distance running will help Jeremy?Why?PE:Physical EducationIntensive
11、ReadingRunning increases the flow of blood and oxygen to our brain,makes our heart stronger and allows more blood to flow around the body.It also strengthens our immune system and reduces the risk of serious health problems.2.How will running help us get fit and prevent diseases?Intensive ReadingIt
12、is important to warm up and cool down properly before and after running.3.What advice would you give for someone who is new to running?Intensive ReadingRead“Three Principles of Running”quickly.Take notes in the first column.Principles of RunningDetailsDo the right amount.Keep running.Draw up a train
13、ing plan that is right for you.Set achievable goals.Make sure you are running the right amount that your heart,muscles and bones can take without getting hurt.Running trains your mind and body.Dont give up,even when you want to.Dont overdo it.Take breaks.Training too much can be bad for your health.
14、Explain the statements in your own words.“There is also no better way to know yourself and to see what you are capable of.”(line 6,page 37)“Running trains your mind as well as your body.”(line 7,page38)Running is the best way to get to know yourself and your limits.Running can not only make your body strong,but also train your brain.Post Reading Write down and give a 3-minute presentation,introducing the benefits of running and advice for doing it properly.
