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Unit 3
Reading for Writing
人教版(2019) 必修一
Have you ever tired hard to lose your weight? What did you experience?
go on a diet
go jogging
Lead-in
Have you ever tired hard to lose your weight? What did you experience?
go swimming
do push-ups
Lead-in
work out
1. How does she look?
Kayla
Slim
Fit
Energetic
Positive
Going positive
2. What’s the text mainly about?
Pre-reading
The problem
The changes
The results
3. Match the main idea with proper paragraph.
Read for structure
Read for structure
Read para.1 and answer questions
She was worried about her weight and wanted to be slim.
2. What does the sentence “I almost went bananas” mean?
1. What problem did Kayla have in the past?
It means she nearly went crazy.
Read for structure
Read para.2 and complete the table.
The past The present
Am I fat?
Am I fit?
weight
fitness
lose three kilos
run two kilometers or do 30 push-ups
cut out the foods
add healthy foods
= make a comparison(作比较)
Underline the words and phrases used in the text to make a comparison.
rather than,instead of
but,instead…
however/though, different from, on the other hand…, in contrast
more expressions:
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.
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.
Writing tip 3: Make