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Lesson 3
Running and Fitness
Why do we need to run three times a week?
Jeremy wrote to the website “Ask Dr. Martin” about his health problems.
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
P36 2
Scan part 1 to find Jeremy’s health problems.
Health problems
Physical: get sick all the time
Mental: Feel awkward
Running will help him?
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Activity 1: Read Dr. Martin’s response to Jeremy quickly , then match the main idea of each part.
Part 1 (Para 1)
Part 2 (Para 2)
Part 3 (Para 3)
Part 4 (Para 4-5)
Advice to avoid injuries
Benefits of running
Equipment needed
Greeting and the purpose
to write an email
Reading:
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Activity 2: Scan Dr. Martin’s response to complete the table in Ex3 on P36 (Mark the details out in the text)
Benefits of running
(Part3)
get fit and prevent diseases
give you good upper and lower body strength
increase the flow of blood and oxygen to your brain
strengthen your immune system
reduce the risk of serious health problems as well as common illness
cheer people up
provide relief from aches or tension
Physical health
Mental health
make your heart strong
allow more blood to flow your body
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Read Para 4-5 and find out the advice Dr. Martin gives.
Advice on running
warm-up
cool-down
get your blood flowing faster and prepare your body
after a long run, jog slowly for ten minutes, then walk for five minutes
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Activity 3: Skim “Three Principles of Running” . Take notes in the first column.
Scan “Three Principles of Running” , Complete the second column in the table.
Principles of Running Details
Do the right amount.
Keep running.
Don't overdo it.
∙ Make a training plan.
∙ Set an achievable goal.
∙ Don't run too much.
Don't give up.
Take breaks.
Thinking
Do you know other benefits?
Can you give other advice?
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Summary
Please work with your partners to draw a mindmap.
Thank you
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