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高中英语外研版2019必修第二册
Unit 3 On the move
Developing ideas &Presenting ideas
Learning objectives
In this class, you will
grasp some details about marathon;
analyze the reasons why the four people started running and what benefits they get from running;
share other running events in China.
summarize the basic steps to write a sports story by reading sample passage;
write your own sports story.
Reading
Writing
Unit 3 On the Move
Developing ideas
Marathon
What running event is mentioned in the video?
Around 2000 runners from China and abroad ran the full, half and mini marathons on the frozen Heilongjiang River in January 1, 2020.
What things do you know about marathon?
Race Marathon
Distance
Origin
The first modern marathon winner
The talented runner
26 miles and 385 yards (42.195 km)
To commemorate the run of the soldier Pheidippides from the battlefield at Greece to Athens in 490 B.C.
Spiridon Louis
Eliud Kipchoge
Interpret the bar chart.
Pre-reading
When learning about a new topic, it is important to collect facts and figures.These are often represented through charts or graphs, because they can make information quicker and easier to interpret. Bar charts are used to show how something changes over time, or can be used to compare data. lt’s important to read its title to know what the facts and figures represent, to read the labels along the vertical and horizontal sides, and to look at and understand the key information.
Learning to learn
Interpret the bar chart.
Pre-reading
What key information is shown in the chart?
The number of participants in China is increasing.
Interpret the bar chart.
Pre-reading
What reasons lie behind the phenomenon?
More and more people are pursuing a healthier lifestyle and challenging themselves. Moreover, marathons can
stimulate economic growth and promote the development of the sports industry. Last but not least, marathons can increase people’s enthusiasm for participation in sports and improve their physical fitness.
Read for features
What is the genre of the text?
Forum (A group where people exchange opinions on a particular issue.)
What is the text about?
Four people share their stories about running.
What’s your understanding of the
title?
Running can bring a lot of benefits to us, both physically and mentally. It may improve our physical condition, bring us confidence, help us make new friends and reduce stress from work.
Read for main ideas
Running makes him win in national competitions.
She fell in love with running because of an app—Running Power.
Running made him get rid of the stress of work.
To raise money for gorillas, she ran wearing a gorilla suit.
Read for details
Reasons for starting running
Benefits from running
Running could improve how his lungs work and help him treat his asthma.
Running improved his fitness and led him to achieve things he never thought he could do.
Read for details
Reasons for starting running
Benefits from running
She discovered an app that listed people’s performance and she wanted to see her name in top five.
She came across other runners in the same area and fell in love with running.
Read for details
Reasons for starting running
Benefits from running
His job sometimes is quite stressful
and makes him feel anxious. To help deal with this, he started running.
After running, all his stress disappears and he is ready to face the next day at work.
Read for details
Reasons for starting running
Benefits from running
She participated in a programme run to raise money.
She had a great day in London, as well as helping to save gorillas.
1. Which of these running stories impresses you most? Why?
Post-reading
2. What can you learn from these people?
Post-reading
Running can not only help people build up their bodies, but also make them happy and more confident;
Running can help reduce stress and make people more relaxed;
Running can bring more positive influence and make our world a better place.
3. In what ways do you think apps and social media can help us do sports?
Post-reading
Useful expressions
... guide people exercise properly ...
... help people make plans and keep on ...
... give some professional advices about doing sports...
4. Do you know of any running events in China?
Have you ever participated in any of them?
Post-reading
Great Wall of China Marathon
Great Wall of China Marathon is usually held annually on May 1st, which provides full race, half race, 10km, and 5km distances. Great Wall of China Marathon attracts participants from all over the world. Notably, it held two races in 2016 for the first time.
Post-reading
Work in groups. Give a talk about a runner you know.
1. Use the notes to help plan your talk.
Runner’s name:
Age:
When he/she started running:
What he/she thinks about running:
Su Bingtian
33 years old
become a professional athlete in 2007
don’t believe in limits
Post-reading
Work in groups. Give a talk about a runner you know.
2. Organise your talk following the steps below.
Give details about the runner.
Talk about his / her experience of running.
End by saying why he / she inspires you.
Post-reading
Work in groups. Give a talk about a runner you know.
3. Give your talk to the class.
My favorite runner is Su Bingtian. At the Tokyo Olympics, Su Bingtian made history. In the track and field event, Su not only became the first Chinese to stand in the Olympic 100-meter final, but also broke the Asian record with a time of 9.83 seconds, once again breaking Asian’s speed limit. So I have been inspired by Su Bingtian. He has told us with his performance that nothing is impossible.
Unit 3 On the Move
Writing
Writing a sports story
Read the notice and answer the questions.
1. What kind of stories does the
website want?
2. Why is the website looking
for stories?
Because it wants to inspire its readers.
The website wants sports lovers’ stories from all over the world.
What information is included in Nick’s story?
① What kind of sport Nick plays;
② How he got started with the sport;
③ How he felt about the sport;
④ What he’s done to improve;
⑤ What he hopes to achieve in the future
Read the post and answer the question.
①
②
③&④
⑤
Analyse the structure of the post.
Beginning
Bevelopment
Climax
Ending
How to write a sports story?
A sports story
Development
Climax
Ending
Beginning
How to write a sports story?
1. Use time words (before, until, then, next, lastly, etc.) to make the sequence of events clear.
2. Use various adjectives (surprised, terrified, etc.) and adverbs (extremely, absolutely, etc.) to stress feelings and actions.
3. Use different kinds of sentences to make the text more appealing.
Useful points
Write your own sports story
1. Think of your own sports story and make notes.
Sport:
How you got started with the sport:
How you feel about the sport:
What you’ve done to improve:
What you hope to achieve in the future:
Write your own sports story
2. Write your own sports story.
Sample 1: Basketball
I’ve been crazy about basketball ever since I watched my first NBA game on TV at the age of 10. So when my classmate invited me to join the school basketball club last semester, I didn’t hesitate to say yes—I wanted to turn my love for the sport into real skills.
I started attending club practice every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. At first, I could barely dribble the ball without dropping it, and my shots always missed the hoop. I only saw basketball as a fun way to hang out with friends and stay active. But as I kept practicing—running drills after school, watching tutorial videos to fix my shooting posture—something changed. I began to look forward to every practice, eager to get better.
Last month, our club had a friendly match against another school. I was nervous when the coach put me in as a substitute in the second half. My hands were sweaty as I stood on the court, but when a teammate passed me the ball, I didn’t overthink it. I dribbled past one defender, jumped, and released the ball—and it went in! The whole team cheered, and that moment made my heart race with joy. In the end, we won by 5 points.
That game didn’t just give me a win to celebrate; it showed me how far practice can take you. I’ll keep playing basketball for a long time. Not only because it keeps my body strong and teaches me teamwork, but also because it reminds me that with effort, even the hardest goals are within reach.
Writing sample
Sample 2: Badminton
I never thought I’d like badminton—until my mom dragged me to play with her at the community court last summer. She said I spent too much time indoors on my phone, so I agreed to go just to make her happy. Little did I know, that first game would spark a real passion.
At the start, I could barely hit the shuttlecock back; it either flew into the bushes or dropped straight to the ground. I saw badminton as just a “mom’s sport” to kill time. But my mom didn’t give up—she taught me how to hold the racket correctly, how to move my feet to reach the shuttle, and how to time my swings. Every weekend, we’d go play for an hour, and slowly, I got better. I even started looking up badminton matches online to learn tricks from pro players.
Last month, the community held a small badminton tournament for teens. I signed up on a whim, and to my surprise, I made it to the semi-finals. The final match was tough—my opponent was faster and had better control. But when the score was tied at 19-19, I took a deep breath, remembered all the practice, and hit a cross-court shot that my opponent couldn’t reach. That point won me the game.
Standing there with the small trophy in my hand, I felt so proud. I’ll keep playing badminton, not just because it gets me off the couch and keeps me healthy, but also because it taught me to try new things—and that you might fall in love with what you least expect. It also brought me closer to my mom, which is the best bonus of all.
Writing sample
Sample 3: Tennis
I first noticed tennis when I saw my neighbor practice on the community court every weekend—her swings looked so smooth, like she was dancing with the racket. Last spring, the community center offered free tennis lessons for teens, and I signed up on a impulse, curious to try that “dancing sport” for myself.
My first lesson was humbling. I couldn’t even hold the racket right—my wrist kept aching, and every time I tried to hit the ball, it either zoomed past me or bounced straight into my feet. I thought tennis was just a fancy sport for people with good coordination, and I almost quit after the first hour. But my coach told me, “Even pros start with missed hits,” so I kept going. I practiced holding the racket against a wall to build wrist strength, and I asked my neighbor to hit easy balls with me every Sunday.
Last month, the community held a small tennis tournament for beginners. I was nervous to sign up, but my neighbor encouraged me—“It’s just for fun,” she said. My first match was against a girl who’d been practicing a little longer than me. The first set was tight; I missed a lot of shots, but I kept moving my feet and focusing on each ball. When the score was 5-5, I hit a backhand that landed right on the baseline—my first “winner” ever! That shot gave me the confidence to keep going, and I ended up winning the set 7-5. Even though I lost the next set, I left the court with a big smile.
Tennis isn’t just about hitting a ball anymore—it’s about patience and not giving up when things are hard. I’ll keep practicing every weekend. Not only because it makes my arms and legs stronger, but also because every time I hit a good shot, I feel a little more confident that I can get better at anything I put my mind to.
Writing sample
Sample 4: Table Tennis
I grew up watching my dad play table tennis with his friends at the office gym—he’d come home talking about “great rallies” and “lucky shots,” but I never cared much until he bought a small table for our balcony last winter. He said, “Let’s play—you’ll love it,” and I agreed just to spend more time with him.
At first, I was terrible. I held the paddle too tight, and I could barely return his slowest shots—most of the time, the ball hit the edge of the table or flew off into the living room. I saw table tennis as just a “lazy sport” since you don’t run around much. But my dad kept teaching me: how to relax my grip, how to angle the paddle to hit spins, and how to step side to side to reach wide balls. Every evening after dinner, we’d play for 30 minutes, and slowly, I started to keep up with him. I even began to look forward to those evening games—they felt like a little competition we both enjoyed.
Last month, my school held a table tennis competition for grades 10-12. I signed up, and to my surprise, I made it to the quarterfinals. My opponent was a boy who’d been playing for years—he hit fast spins that made the ball curve away from my paddle. But I remembered what my dad taught me: stay calm, watch the ball, and wait for the right moment. In the final game, when the score was 10-9, he hit a tricky spin, but I managed to block it back—and he missed! That point won me the match.
I didn’t win the whole competition, but that game with my dad’s lessons in mind meant more than any trophy. I’ll keep playing table tennis for a long time. Not only because it’s a fun way to stay active, but also because it’s a sport that connects me with my dad—and every rally feels like a little moment we share.
Writing sample
Unit 3 On the Move
Presenting ideas
1
Work in groups. Recommend a sport for your PE class and complete the table.
Talk about your recommendation following the steps below.
1 Say what sport you would like to recommend.
2 Talk about its rules.
3 State why you would like to recommend it.
2
Present your sport to the class. Use the expressions in the box to help you.
3
The sport is called..
The rules are as follows: ...
It's a sport which needs...
It can bring us such benefits as…
Useful expressions
Reflection
Thank you
for your listening
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