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Unit 2
Sports and fitness
Pre-reading
What sport do you prefer? Why? What are the advantages of doing it regularly?
You may use the phrase in EX 1 to help you.
to keep fit
to stay healthy
to get in good shape
to make my heart stronger
to reduce health problems
to strengthen my immune system
to prevent diseases
to relieve tension
to cheer you up
e.g.
I think exercising regularly is important for me to stay healthy.
Benefits of exercising regularly
Read and explore
Jeremy wrote a message to the website “Ask Dr. Martin”. Read Jeremy’s message and answer questions.
What are Jeremy’s problems?
What is his friend’s suggestion?
Why did Jeremy write this message?
Jeremy
Dr. Martin
What are Jeremy’s problems?
He is fed up with getting sick and feel awkward failing PE exams.
2. What was his friend’s suggestion?
His friend suggested he should try long- distance running.
3. Why did Jeremy write this message?
Jeremy wanted to ask Dr. Martin whether long- distance running would help him solve his problems.
Prediction
What will Dr. Martin write to Jeremy?
Read Dr. Martin’s response to Jeremy.
Underline the topic sentences in paragraphs 1~4.
Read for details!
Read paragraph 2 and answer the question.
Why is long- distance running a great sport for beginners?
You do not need any special equipment.
There is no better way to know yourself and what you are capable of.
Read for details!
Read paragraph 3- 4 and complete the blanks.
Benefits
Get __________ and ___________diseases.
Give you good upper and lower body _____________.
Increase the __________ of blood and oxygen to your ____________.
Make your heart stronger and ____________ more blood to flow around your body.
_______________ your immune system.
___________ the risk of serious health problems, as well as common ___________.
___________________themselves up.
Provide ___________ from aches or tension that you may be suffering ___________ stress.
fit
prevent
strength
brain
allow
Strengthen
Reduce
Cheer
relief