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Unit 2 Go for it
Developing ideas
Learning Objectives
In this lesson you will be able to:
1. talk about the benefits of sports;
2. know how to carry out an effective conversation using
positive replies;
3. grasp the pronunciation of /ɪə/,/eə/,/ʊə/.
Look and Say
1. What are these students doing?
They are running in a relay race.
2. Have you ever tried or watched
the sport? How do you like it?
Exciting, hyper-competitive (竞争激烈的), intense(紧张的), teamwork...
3. How do you think these students feel after the race?
Tired but happy, excited, relaxed...
Do you have the habit of exercising regularly?
What sports do you often do or like?
How often do you do the sport?
How do you feel after doing the sport?
Free Talk
Walking,running, bike-riding, dancing, and any other forms of sports are all physical activities. According to the WHO, teenagers should do at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day.
DID YOU KNOW?
Do you do physical activity at least 60 minutes every day?
Watch and Share
We all know sports are good for us. So let’s figure out what benefits sports bring us. Here’s a video to help you.
The benefits of sports:
Good for bodies:
Good for minds:
make bones strong
clear out bad cholesterol(胆固醇)
decrease the risk of stroke(中风),high blood pressure,and diabetes(糖尿病)
...
make us happy
sharpen our focus
improve our mood and memory
...
Now look at the picture and guess what it is and what it says.
It may be a news report in Sunshine School.
The news may be that a student won a gold medal in a swimming race.
a Tim Simons told a story.
b Tim Simons won a gold medal.
c Tim Simons broke his arm.
Listen to the radio programme and choose the main idea.
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Listen again and complete the news report.
Now listen and complete the interview.
How did you start swimming?
I wasn't very strong as a kid. So my parents took me to the 1________. I had to move my whole ²______ to swim. I became fit and strong. It was also good for 3__________.
How did you become a swimmer?
I joined a swimming race at the age of 4_____.l swam just for fun. But to everyone's surprise, I 5__________! Then I realised that swimming 6_________me so much.
Learning to learn
Giving positive replies To carry out
an effective conversation, we need to use
positive and encouraging words in our
replies. For example, we can say expressions like That's great to hear. or Wonderful!
Listen again. Then talk about how the interviewer gives positive replies.
More positive replies:
Fantastic!
Excellent job!
Impressive!
That’s a brilliant idea. It could make a huge difference.
What a great thought/action/...!
It makes sense.
...
Work in pairs. Choose a sport and talk about your experiences.
What sport do you often do?
I often play...
Good to know. Do you think it’s good for your health?
Yes, it is. It can help...
Talk about what you have learnt about sports and health in this section.
Useful expressions
One benefit is...
Really? Could you tell me more about...?
By playing..., you can...
That’s a good / an important / a relevant point.
The health benefits of... include...
Phonetics in use
Read the words and pay attention to the pronunciation of the combined letters in bold.
/ɪə/ year idea
/eə/ share pear
/ʊə/ tour ensure
/ɪə/
/eə/
/ʊə/
Listen and repeat.
/ɪə/ here near really clear
/eə/ there bear care chair
/ʊə/ tourist
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