Unit 3 Sports and Fitness Reading for Writing 课件-2023-2024学年高一上学期英语人教版（2019）必修第一册

Reading for Writing Write a page in a wellness book Warming-up 1.What is a wellness book? 2.Which would you prefer? 3.Idea of wellness. wellness the general condition of body and mind physical health mental health Do you think you are healthy? I always wanted to look like the slim girls on TV even though I knew that it was impossible. I worried about my weight and tried every new diet I read about online. I tried no-fat, low-fat, 5: 2, only bananas, no bananas—I almost went bananas, too. 1.What problems did Kayla have in the past? worried about her weight almost went bananas compared herself with actresses & models She was worried about her weight and appearance. Lose one’s mind Go crazy Reading 1.Read for details to answer the questions. Then I read an article that said instead of asking“Am I fat?” I should be asking“Am I fit?” I had no idea a letter could make such a difference! Once I started thinking about fitness rather than weight, things began to change. Instead of saying“I want to lose three kilos”, I would say“I want to run two kilometres in eight minutes”or“I want to be able to do 30 push-ups”. Rather than cutting out the foods I enjoyed, I added healthy foods to my meals. I could still have a burger now and then, but I would add a salad or an apple. 2.What made her change her thinking? An article that said instead of asking “Am I fat?” people should be asking “Am I fit?”. And how? Finally, I stopped comparing myself with actresses and models and looking for things that were wrong with my face or body. Instead, I made a list of the things I liked about myself. By being positive about myself and my body, I became both happier and healthier. 3.What’s the result of her change? She became both happier and healthier. mentally healthy physically healthy 2.Read to enjoy the language of contrast and comparison. Expressions for similarities Expressions for differences look like…; too; still; both… and… instead of …;rather than …; but..