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Unit 3 Reading for Writing
Write a page in a wellness book
Lead-in
What is your definition of “wellness”?
wellness
the general condition of body and mind
physical
health
mental
health
Do you think you are fit?
Your wellness is how healthy you are, and how well and happy you feel.
Please look at the title and the picture, can you guess what is the main idea of this passage?
Prediction
Sports or fitness
Do you know what a wellness book is?
The Wellness Book shows readers how to create and control their own health. Using the book, in combination with modern medical treatments, will help prevent and treat a series of illnesses.
Cultural note
Fast reading
5: 2 diet:
It says to eat normally for five days of the week, but only eat very little on the other two days
What is the main idea of each paragraph?
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3
What Kayla thinks and does at present.
What Kayla thought and did in the past.
The result of her changes.
Careful reading
1. What problem did Kayla have in the past?
2. What did Kayla do to lose weight?
3. What does the sentence “I almost went bananas” mean?
A. Kayla likes eating bananas.
B. Kayla nearly went crazy for losing weight.
C. Kayla wants to be a banana.
D. Kayla wants to be slim as a banana.
She was worried about her weight and appearance.
She tried every new diet and tried no-fat, low-fat, 5: 2, only bananas.
B
What is the function of the circled words and phrases?
(to express similarities
or differences)
Careful reading
1. Can you find out Kayla’s changes?
She started thinking about rather than weight.
She wanted to rather than to lose three kilos.
She added healthy foods to my meals rather than_______________ I enjoyed.
2. What made her change her thinking?
The article that said instead of asking “Am I fat?” people should be asking “Am I fit?”
run two kilos or to do 30 push-ups
fitness
cutting out foods
Careful reading
1. Can y