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Unit 3 On the move
Period 4 Developing ideas
Running into a Better Life
Learning objectives
1. Read the information in the bar chart;
2. Clear the four person’s story and the reasons and benefits;
3. To improve reading skills for main idea and details.
4.To master the words and phrases of the passage.
Do you like running?
Lead-in
Lead-in
1.The number of marathon participants in China is increasing.
◆首先,越来越多的人追求(pursue)更健康的生活方式,挑战自我。
First of all, an increasing number of people are pursuing a healthier lifestyle and challenging themselves.
◆此外,马拉松可以增加人们参与运动的热情(enthusiasm),提高他们的身体素质。
Furthermore, marathons can increase people's enthusiasm for participation in sports and improve their physical fitness.
◆最后,马拉松可以刺激(stimulate)经济增长,促进体育产业的发展。
Last but not least, marathons can stimulate economic growth and promote the development of the sports industry.
How to understand the title?
What’s the passage probably about?
Pre-reading
Running can make our life better.
We can feel healthy, happy and proud
Listen to the passage carefully and finish the match.
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
app—Running 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.
( )1.Why did Li Yue participate in running at first?
A.He wanted to win the competition.
B.He wished to improve his healthy condition.
C.He hoped to help save animals that were dying out.
D.He joined the running for fun.
B
While-reading
Li Yue, 16, Beijing
I was born with asthma and I never thought I'd 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 r