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Lesson 3 Running and Fitness—Reading Comprehension
UNIT 2
SPORTS AND FITNESS
By the end of this period, you will be able to:
read and talk about running and fitness;
read for information and understanding words in context;
learn about and practise indefinite pronouns;
present an introduction on the benefits of running and advice for doing it properly.
CONTENTS
Pre-reading
I
While-reading
II
Post-reading
III
Sentences analysis
IV
Pre-reading
Do you exercise regularly? Talk about the advantages of exercising regularly.
to get in shape to stay healthy to relieve tension
to strengthen one’s immune system to cheer one up to get fit
to reduce health problems to make one’s heart stronger
I do two weekly runs. I think exercising regularly is important
for me to stay healthy.
I’m a bit fed up with getting sick all the time. And I feel awkward failing PE exams. My friend suggested I should try long-distance running. Do you think it will help?
Jeremy, 16 years old
What advice will the doctor give him?
Activity 1 Fast-reading for main ideas
1. What’s the main idea of the text?
A.How Jeremy can become stronger.
B.How we can prepare for a long distance running.
C.What we should pay attention to when running.
D.What the benefits of running are.
While-reading
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2. Read the passage quickly and find out the main idea of each part.
1.Part 1(Para.1) A.Advice to avoid injuries.
2.Part 2(Para.2) B.Benefits of running.
3.Part 3(Para.3) C.Greeting and the purpose to write an email.
4.Part 4(Paras.4-5) D.Equipment needed.
Skill Builder
Scanning for Specific Information
Scanning a text means reading it as quickly as possible to find specific information.
Beforehand, determine the specific information that you need to find.
When you scan, move your eyes through the text to find what you are looking for.
Don’t read every word when looking for specific information. Search quickly.
Activity 2 Careful-reading for details
Ⅰ.Read Paras.1-2 and choose the best answer.
What can