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Unit2 Lesson3
Running and Fitness
Q1: Do you like running?
Q2: Can you list some advantages of running?
Lead-in Enjoy a short viedo and answer the following questions.
get in shape \ get fit \ stay healthy
reduce health problems
strengthen one's immune system
make one's heart stronger
relieve tension
cheer one up
for example:
I often run 3 times a week.
I think running regularly is important for me to relieve tension.
Activity 1 Talk about the advantages of running and try to make some sentences with your partners.
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
1. What are Jeremy’s health problems?
2. What suggestion does his friend give him?
3. Do you think whether the long-distance running will help Jeremy or not?
Activity 2 Read the massage and answer the following questions.
Jeremy write an email to Dr. Martin for help. Let’s read the first and the last paragraphs and predict what Dr. Martin will say in his reply.
Dr. Martin thinks that running is good to Jeremy’s helth, and he has some advice for new runners.
Activity 3 Read the passage quickly and find out 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
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for beginners
do not need
just need
benefits of running
a gym __________
any special __________
a pair of good ___________
keep it ______
equipment
running shoes
up
membership
Activity 4 Read Para. 2 and complete the mind-map.
Activity 5 Read Para 3 and find out the benefits of running.
Benefits of running
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
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Activity 6 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 before exercise
after a long run, jog slowly for ten minutes, then walk for five minutes
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1.Why long-distance running is a great sport for beginners?
A.Because you do not need any special equipment.
B.Because you do not need to be a member of a gym.
C.Because you only need a good pair of shoes for it.
D.All the above.
2.If you are in low spirit, you can cheer yourself up by according to the passage.
A.relieving aches B.relieving tension
C.long-distance running D.strengthening your immune system
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Activity 7 Check for yourself
3. To avoid hurting yourself,you must .
A.warm up and cool down properly before and after running
B.jog slowly before running
C.relax your body before running
D.cheer yourself up before running
4. Where does the article probably come from?
A.A textbook.
B.A website.
C.An advertisement.
D.A guide book.
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1. Do you think long-distance running will help Jeremy? Why?
2. How will running help us get fit and prevent diseases?
3. What advice would you give for someone who is new to running?
Activity 8 Work in groups and discuss the following questions.
1. Do you think long-distance running will help Jeremy? Why?
2. How will running help us get fit and prevent diseases?
3. What advice would you give for someone who is new to running?
Yes. I think long-distance running will help Jeremy because long-distance running will help him get fit and prevent diseases. And it will give him good upper and lower body strength. It may help him pass the PE exams.
Running increases the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain. It makes our heart stronger and allows more blood to flow around the body. It also strengthens the immune system and reduces the risk of serious health problems.
I would advise someone new to running to start slowly and remember it takes time to become a great runner.
As people often say, any exercise is 1 (good)than none. But long-distance running 2__ particular has a lot of 3 (benefit). It's a great sport for beginners you don't need a gym membership or any special equipment. Keep it up and you will see 4 you are capable of. 5 (run)will help you get fit and prevent diseases. It can also 6 (strength) your immune system and reduce 7 risk of serious health problems, as well as more common illnesses. Besides, anybody who is feeling down can go for a run to cheer 8 (they) up. If you are new to running, it's important 9 (warm) up and cool down 10 (proper) before and after running .
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Thanks for listening!
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