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Unit 3
Sports Are Good for You
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1. Predict the possible content of the text.
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2. Read and answer. 读下面关于全民健身的文章,回答问题。
The 8th of August is China’s National Fitness Day. It was set up to celebrate the 2008 Beijing Olympics and to encourage people to exercise and strengthen their bodies. But, beyond that annual day, national fitness has now become a way of life in China. You can always find people, the young and the elderly, getting together daily in parks, gyms and city squares to do physical exercise or play games, such as jogging, Tai Chi, dancing, basketball, football and badminton.
What’s the text about?
It’s about China’s national fitness trend
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中文翻译
Students are encouraged to be part of this national fitness trend. Various sports activities can be found both on and off campus. You can join in fitness events that you are good at, or just wish to try out. You’re sure to find some sports that suit you. While enjoying the fun of exercising, you will also discover how regular exercise is good for your mind and your body. So, step outdoors and leave behind your mobile phone—to breathe some fresh air and move your body!
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When is China’s National Fitness Day?
It’ on the 8th of August.
2. Why was it set up?
It was set up to celebrate the 2008 Beijing Olympics and to encourage people to exercise and strengthen their bodies.
3. Who takes part in it?
The young and the elderly
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4. What can we do?
We can do physical exercise or play games.
5. What can it bring us?
It can help us enjoy the fun of exercising, and it is also good for our mind and our body.
6. Will you join in the national fitness trend? Why or why not?
Open-ended.
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Words and Expressions
1. set up 成立,设立
2. encourage sb to do sth 鼓励某人做某事
3. strengthen one’s body 增强某人的体质
4. the young 青年