内容正文:
B2U3 On the move
Running into
a Better Life
Lead-in Look at the chart and answer the questions
1. What key information is shown in this bar chart?
2. What reasons lie behind the phenomenon?
升高:increase, rise, grow, go up, skyrocket
降低:drop, reduce, decrease, decline
The number of Marathon participants in China increased from 0.5 million to 2.8 million from 2012 to 2016.
The number of Marathon participants in China increased by 2.3 million from 2012 to 2016.
The number of Marathon participants in China went up/ increased /rose (greatly/ sharply/considerably) from 2012 to 2016.
Last but not least, marathons create a supportive environment, bringing together runners, fans, and volunteers, fostering deep and lifelong friendships.
1. 跑马拉松能改善心血管健康(cardiovascular health),增强耐力(endurance),有助于减肥,并促进更健康、更积极的生活方式。
2. 跑完一场马拉松是一项重大的个人里程碑(milestone),突破极限,增强自信心,并带来成就感(accomplishment)。
First of all, running a marathon improves cardiovascular health, builds endurance, aids weight loss, and promotes a healthier, active lifestyle.
Furthermore, completing a marathon is a major personal milestone, pushing limits, boosting self-confidence, and providing a sense of accomplishment.
3.马拉松赛事营造出一种支持性的氛围,将参赛者、观众和志愿者汇聚一堂,培养(foster)出深厚的友谊和终身的情谊。
Lead-in Translate the sentences
While-reading Look through the passage and answer the question
Where can you find this passage?
What is your understanding of the title?
Running can bring a lot of benefits to us both physically and mentally.
While-reading Complete the table with expressions from the passage
how his lungs work
improved his fitness
listed people’s performance
other runners
is stressful
his stress disappears
raise money
helping to save gorillas
physical condition
lifestyle
mental health
the world
While-reading Figure out more benefits of running
relieve stress
lose weight
help us make new friends
improve the function of heart and lung
improve the quality of sleeping
be good for our eyes
hone(磨练)one`s will and perseverance
build up strength
What is your understanding of the title?
Doing exercise, not just running, can improve our physical condition, bring us confidence, help us make new friends and reduce stress from work. And people do exerciese regularly in hope of better life.
write your own story based on the title
Post-reading Write a sports story
what kind of sport Nick plays
how he got started with the sport
how he felt about the sport
what he’ve done to improve
what he hopes to achieve in the future
What aspects are included in the story?
Post-reading Write a sports story
what kind of sport you play
how you got started with the sport
how you felt about the sport
what you’ve done to improve
what you hope to achieve in the future
When I was younger...; The first time...
The moment/ minute... I saw..., I fell in love with it. 一......就......
be attracted by; persuade sb. to do; give it a try; to deal with pressure...
challenging; beneficial; be of great benefit; be fond of; be enthusiastic about; be keen on; Soon I found...
learn some tricks; turn to sb. for help; practice for a long time; spare no effort to do; spend more time practicing; Practice makes perfect; Hard work pays off.
The ultimate goal is...; won several championships; break a world record...
swimming, cycling, rock climbing, surfing, gymnastic, marathon, jogging, tennis, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, football, badminton, skiing, skateboarding, Tai Chi, yoga...
Useful expressions
Post-reading One possible version
Playing into a better life
I play soccer, and it’s more than just a sport to me—it’s a way of life. I first got started when I was around eight years old. My friends were playing in the park, and I decided to join in. Although I wasn’t very good at first, I was hooked. I loved the energy of the game, the feeling of working with a team to score a goal, and the excitement that comes with every match.
In the beginning, I struggled with basic skills like controlling the ball and positioning myself on the field. However, I was determined to improve. I spent hours practicing my dribbling, passing, and shooting. I watched professional matches and learned from their techniques. Slowly, my confidence grew, and I began to perform better during games.
Now, I’m playing for my high school team and have set my sights on a bigger goal: to earn a college scholarship for soccer. I’m working harder than ever, focusing on fitness, strength, and strategy. My ultimate dream is to play professionally and represent my country one day. Soccer has taught me discipline, teamwork, and the importance of never giving up, and I can’t wait to see where it takes me.
关键信息
是...的真实原因(理由)
条形图
(与...)取得联系
生来就有...
根据某人的特殊情况
参与,参加
全国比赛
社交网络
偶然碰到;碰见
不再
the key information
lie behind sth.
a bar chart
be born with...
in sb’s particular case
take part in.../participate in...
a national competition
get in touch/contact with...
Summarize Language points
social network
come across
not longer/not...any longer
at times
in turn
deal with...
by the end of...
around the corner
raise money/fund
save...from...
die out
a real treat
a day out
即将来临
有时;间或
相应地;转而
应付;处理
在...结束时
筹集资金
拯救...免于...
消失,灭绝
意外的幸事
一日游
第二节 (满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Jim’s mother passed away when he was very young and his father brought him up. Both of them shared a very special relationship. Football was not just a game for Jim; it was a bond between him and his father. Every match, regardless of whether he played or not, his father would be there, a constant source of firm support.
Being small sized, Jim wasn’t allowed to play in the main team. Nevertheless, he continued with his practice with full determination. Everyone thought that Jim would never be able to make it into the team, though somehow, his determination carried him through. The coach seeing his diligence and dedication decided to keep him on the bench.
One day, as the sun cast long shadows on the field, the coach approached Jim with a telegram (电报) in hand. The weight of the message pressed heavily on the young man’s heart as he read the words that forever changed his world. He swallowed hard and his voice shook as he turned to the coach.
“My father... he died this morning...Will it be all right if I miss practice today? ” Jim mumbled, his voice filled with sorrow, his body trembling with the weight of his sadness, The coach, understanding Jim’s loss, enveloped him in a comforting embrace. The warmth of his arm around Jonathan’s shoulder provided a temporary comfort. Softly, the coach spoke words of relief and understanding, giving Jim the time and space he needed to process his overwhelming sorrow.
“Take the rest of the week off, son,” the coach said gently, his voice filled with sympathy. “And don’t even plan to come to the game on Saturday. Your well-being matters more than anything.”
On the day of the game, Jim’s college team was losing badly to the opponent team. The coach and the players had all lost hope when they saw Jim coming towards them. Jim ran up to the coach and begged him to allow him to play this match.
注意:1.所需词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Homework Continuation Writing
At first, the coach wouldn’t allow him to play.
After the match, the coach found Jim in the corner of the cloakroom.
1. Review the words and expressions learned in the passage.
2. Finish the writing
B2U3 On the move
Life lies in movement!
Keep moving!
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