内容正文:
Prediction
What and how should we eat to be healthy?
What do you want to read in the text?
Pre-reading
HEALTHY EATING
What will be talked about in the passage?
What is a healthy diet ?
How can we eat healthily?
What’s the tricks for fast reading?
A. Slow Eating is Good
B. Reducing Sweets is Key
C. The Real Killer is Sugar
D. The Way you look at Food is Most Important
E. Keep it Fresh and Balanced
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Match the subheadings with the paragraphs.
Reading for the main idea and structure
How many parts can we divide it into?
Explore the writing methods
Study the language and structure
Data and example Support: Reference to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (25% sugar intake linked to heart disease).
Reading for details
What are the key details that support each point?
Contrasting Perspectives: Begins by highlighting the conflict between traditional beliefs (fat as the enemy) and emerging evidence (sugar’s dangers)
tips:pay attention to “but,however,whhile, though...”
Point A:
Data and example Support: Reference to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (25% sugar intake linked to heart disease).
How does the author introduce the topic?
Reading for details
What and how should we eat to be healthy?
Point B:
·Give data;
·Quote recommendations from authorities
Point C:
·Make a comparison
Reading for details
What and how should we eat to be healthy?
According to this paragraph, how to have a helathy eating?
Eat slowly, regularly and eat in moderation.
Point D:
explanation
There is no one trick to healthy eating. Rather, healthy eating starts with having a healthy attitude towards food. One question you can ask yourself is, “Do I eat to live, or live to eat?” If you are using food mostly for nutrition , then you are on the right track with your diet. However, if food has become the centre of your life, you might be on the road to bad health. It is up to you to decide how you want to live, and to make the right decisions about your diet.
Your attitude depends on
how you want to live, and to make the right decisions about your diet.
Conclusion and Theme Elevation:
A healthy diet is a matter of attitude ("eating to live" VS "living to eat").
use linking words:
关联词
Put more simply
In other words
What this means is that
·contrasting ideas
对比/相反的观点
However
rather than
rather than
Rather
However
make the text coherent
·list or add information
列举、补充/增加
·give examples
举例
Besides this
In addition
For examplele
For example
also
·use another way to express
引入另一种表达方式
Summary
What and how should we eat to be healthy?
Reduce sugar intake, cut down on desserts and cut out sweet drinks altogether.
Prioritize fresh and balanced diet by consuming different categories of foods, including fresh fruit and vegetables, some meat, beans or dairy products, rather than processed foods.
Eat slowly, regularly and eat in moderation.
Have a healthy attitude towards foods.
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How to organize a practical writing of a healthy diet?
Summary
Para.2—Point of view
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Supporting details
linking words
figures/data
examples
research results
quotation
make a comparison
Para.1—Introduction
Introduce a topic or a phenomenon
structure
Para.3—Conclusion
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How to organize a practical writing of a healthy diet?
Summary
Para.2—Point of view
+
Supporting details
linking words
figures/data
examples
research results
quotation
make a comparison
Para.1—Introduction
Introduce a topic or a phenomenon
structure
Para.3—Conclusion
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How to organize a practical writing of a healthy diet?
Summary
Para.2—solutions
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Supporting details
linking words
figures/data
examples
research results
make a comparison
Para.1—Introduction to a problem or a phenomenon
structure
Para.3—Conclusion
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Processed foods 加工食品 "Processed foods contain high sugar and salt."
Moderation 适度 "Moderation is key to a balanced diet."
Nutrition 营养 "Fresh foods provide better nutrition."
Daily calorie intake 每日热量摄入 "Limit daily calorie intake from sugar."
Consume 摄入 "Consume more vegetables and fruits."
重点词组
moderation 适度 "Moderation is key to a balanced diet."
nutrition 营养 "Fresh foods provide better nutrition."
daily calorie intake 每日热量摄入"Limit daily calorie intake from sugar."
consume 摄入 "Consume more vegetables and fruits."
cut down on... 减少... "Cut down on desserts."
cut out... altogether 彻底戒除... "Cut out sweet drinks altogether."
a balanced diet 均衡饮食 "A balanced diet includes diverse foods."
consistent eating habits 规律的饮食习惯
regardless of... "This is true regardless of how healthy the rest of their diet might be."
rather than 而不是 "eat fresh foods rather than processed foods."
as with 如同 "As with everything in life, moderation is key."
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Processed foods 加工食品 "Processed foods contain high sugar and salt."
Moderation 适度 "Moderation is key to a balanced diet."
Nutrition 营养 "Fresh foods provide better nutrition."
Daily calorie intake 每日热量摄入 "Limit daily calorie intake from sugar."
Consume 摄入 "Consume more vegetables and fruits."
重点句型(结构解析)
对比结构:Not so much A as B
原文:"The real driver... is not so much fatty food as it is sugar."
翻译:与其说是高脂肪食物,不如说是糖。
条件状语从句:Regardless of...
原文:"This is true regardless of how healthy the rest of their diet might be."
翻译:无论...
时间状语从句:It takes... for... to...
原文:"It takes about twenty minutes for your brain to tell your body you are full."
翻译:需要...时间才能...
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Write a letter/speech to your classmates advising them on healthy eating habits.
范文:
Dear classmates,
With busy school lives, we often overlook the importance of healthy eating. Based on scientific research, I’d like to share practical tips to help us stay energetic and focused.
Firstly, reduce sugar intake. Studies show that consuming over 25% of daily calories from sugar doubles heart disease risk. Cut down on desserts like cakes and cookies, and cut out sweet drinks altogether. Secondly, prioritize fresh, balanced meals. Include colorful fruits and vegetables for vitamins, and add moderate amounts of protein from meat, beans, or dairy. Avoid processed foods, which are often loaded with hidden sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats. Remember, a balanced diet not only fuels your body but also boosts brainpower for exams!
Thirdly, adopt mindful eating habits. Eat slowly—it takes 20 minutes for your brain to signal fullness. Stick to three regular meals at fixed times, and avoid overeating in one sitting. As the saying goes, “Moderation is key.”
Most importantly, build a healthy attitude. Ask yourself: “Do I eat to live, or live to eat?” Food is meant to nourish, not to dominate our lives. Let’s make smart choices today for a healthier tomorrow!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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