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Unit 2
Be sporty, be healthy
Integrated skills(I)
To understand the benefits of working out regularly through viewing;
2. To learn how to predict before viewing by reading the given
information;
3. To figure out reasons for Leo’s unwilling to do exercises and
how to encourage him through reading.
Learning objectives
How playing sports benefits your body and your brain?
Lead-in
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Leo is talking to Dr Chen about some problems with his health.
1. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
2. What is the main idea of the conversation?
Doctor and patient.
Dr Chen’s suggestion to Leo about his health.
Predict content
Before you watch, you can read instructions and the exercises or notes. It will help you to predict what you will watch.
Encouraging a friend to work out regularly
Viewing
Pre-viewing
5
Watch the video and finish the exercises below.
A1
Watch the video and tick the problems in the boxes below.
a. Always gets a cold
b. Has a bad memory
c. Has sleep problems
d. Is overweight
e. Cannot concentrate at school
f. Feels tired at night
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While-viewing
Tips: listening for suggestions
When making suggestions, speakers often use expressions like why not try…, it would be good to… and it’ll be even better if you can...
Pay attention to these expressions and listen for the suggestions that follow.
A2
Watch the video again and complete the table below.
A2
Watch the video again and complete the table below.
A2
Check your answers.
Dr Chen’s suggestions Benefits
Try a (1)__________ diet.
It will help your body (2)_____________.
Be more active. Do some
aerobic exercise such as
(3)___________________
twice a week.
∙It will strengthen your immune system, so you can (4)______________.
∙It will (5)___________, making you feel tired and sleep better at night.
∙It will help (6)_____________________
which may help you concentrate.
healthier
grow stronger
swimming or jogging
fight off illness
burn energy
improve brain functions
Dr Chen: H