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Unit 1
Staying healthy
Sharing common health concepts
Learning Objectives
Towards the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
learn about the health concepts and lifestyle practices in China, India and the US, and experience the similarities and differences between cross-cultural health habits;
extract, summarize and internalize the key information from the passage, and learn to correctly use the target vocabulary and sentence patterns to introduce health concepts and living habits in different countries;
develop an interest in global health cultures and be eager to explore more healthy lifestyles suitable for themselves.
Pre-reading
Pre-reading
“What activities do you see? Which one do you do to stay healthy?”
Pre-reading
“Look at the title and pictures. What do you think the passage will talk about?”
Sharing common health concepts
Pre-reading
“People around the world have different ways to stay healthy. Today we’ll learn how China, India and the US keep fit.”
While-reading
Read the passage and tick the main idea.
It explains why Tai Chi is more popular than yoga.
It describes different health practices in China,India, and the USA andtheir common goals.
It argues that the American way of staying healthy is the best.
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Living a healthy lifestyle is important no matter where you are in the world. While cultures and traditions may be different from one another, certain universal habits can help you stay fit. Let’s explore some of these practices in different countries.
Some healthy habits are universal in different cultures.
B Chinese culture emphasizes the coneept of balance.
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C Indians practice Yoga to reduce stress.
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Schools in the United States provide balanced meals with an emphasis on
meat and vegetables.
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E Getting enough sleep doesn't contribute so mueh to a healthy lifestyle.
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While-reading
Read the passage and write true (T)or false (F).
A.Some healthy habits are universal in different cultures.( )
B. Chinese culture emphasizes the concept of balance.( )
C .Indians practice yoga to reduce stress.( )
T
T
T
Some healthy habits are universal in different cultures.
B Chinese culture emphasizes the coneept of balance.
(
()
C Indians practice Yoga to reduce stress.
()
Schools in the United States provide balanced meals with an emphasis on
meat and vegetables.
()
E Getting enough sleep doesn't contribute so mueh to a healthy lifestyle.
()
While-reading
Read the passage and write true (T)or false (F).
D.Schools in the United States provide balanced meals with an emphasis on meat and vegetables.( )
E Getting enough sleep doesn't contribute so much to a healthy lifestyle.( )
F
In the United States, schools provide balanced meals with an emphasis On fruits,vegetables, and whole grains.
F
You can live a happy life if you eat a balanced diet, have regular physical activities, get enough sleep, and think positively.
2 Read the passage again and complete the table.
While-reading
Country Concept Food Exercise Common facts
China ______as the key a wide rangeof foods __________, Tai Chi and __________ are popular exercises.
eat a __________ diet
have regular physical __________
get enough
__________
think positively
India a holistic approach a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains __________ is widely practiced.
Meditation and __________ exercises help to improve mental well-being.
the USA ---
balanced meals Students take part in __________, __________, and after-school activities to stay __________.
Engagement in health clubs promotes __________ well-being.
balance
Kung fu
Qi Gong
Yoga
breathing
sports, gym ,
classes,
active.
a sense of
balanced
exercise
sleep
Post-reading
How do you keep healthy? Here are some tips from different cultures.
In China, we ______ the concept of balance. We eat a wide range of foods and ____________ Kung fu or Tai Chi to stay fit.
In India, people follow a holistic approach. They ____________ yoga for flexibility and stress reduction, and ____________ meditation and breathing exercises every day.
In the US, schools ____________ balanced meals, and students ____________ sports and gym classes to stay active.
To live a healthy life, remember to ____________, have regular physical exercise, ____________, and think positively.
do,emphasize, practice, provide, take part in, eat a balanced diet, get enough sleep
emphasize
practice
practice
do
provide
take part in
eat a balanced diet
get enough sleep
Post-reading
Read the conversation and complete it with the proper forms of the nouns.
A: Hi, Mia! I’m doing a survey about global healthy__________ (lifestyle). Can you help?
B: Of course! In China, people follow the ____________(concept) of balance and eat a wide range of ____________ (food).
A: Do they do any____________ (exercise)?
B: Yes, they practice____________ (kung fu) and Tai Chi as daily ____________(activity).
A: What about India?
B: They focus on a holistic approach, doing ____________(yoga) and eating fresh ____________(vegetable) and whole____________ (grain).
lifestyles
concept
food
exercise
kung fu
activities
yoga
vegetables
grains
Post-reading
What activities do you like to practice to promote physical and mental well-being?What other ways do you know that are good for staying healthy? Search the internet and list them.
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Checklist Stars
Language(语言正确)
Pronunciation(发音标准)
Body language(使用肢体语言)
Creation(有创意)
Excellent Great Good
Health Knows No Borders, Love Shapes Our Life
1.While cultures and traditions may be different from one another, certain universal habits can help you stay fit. 尽管不同文化与传统各不相同,但一些共通的健康习惯能帮你保持健康。
while在此意为“虽然,尽管”引导让步状语从句,相当于though/although,通常放在句首。
例句:
While we have little money, we live a happy life.
尽管我们没多少钱,但生活得很幸福。
While the task is difficult, we will finish it.
尽管任务很难,我们还是会完成它。
2. While cultures and traditions may be different from one another, certain universal habits can help you stay fit. 尽管不同文化与传统各不相同,但一些共通的健康习惯能帮你保持健康。
stay fit=keep fit=keep healthy表“保持健康”。fit在此表“健康的”。
fit还可表示 “适合”,常用搭配 fit sb./sth. (for sth.),也可与 well 连用表示 “合身”。
例句:
She runs every morning to keep fit and energetic.
她每天早上跑步,以此保持健康和活力。
This dress fits her well and looks very beautiful.
这条裙子很适合她,看起来很漂亮。
3.Kung fu, Tai Chi and Qi Gong are popular exercises that promote physical and mental well-being. 功夫、太极和功法是能促进身心健康的流行运动。
Kung fu不可数名词,无复数形式,直接表示 “中国武术” 这一整体概念。
例句:
He has been practicing kung fu since he was 8 years old.
他从 8 岁起就开始练功夫了。
Many foreigners are interested in learning Chinese kung fu.
很多外国人都对学习中国功夫感兴趣。
4. Yoga is so widely practiced in India that it has become a symbol of their holistic health culture. 瑜伽在印度如此普及,以至于它已经成为了他们整体健康文化的象征。
结构:so + 形容词/副词原级 + that 从句
作用:引导结果状语从句,表示 “如此…… 以至于……”,说明前面情况带来的具体结果。注意:so 后只能接形容词或副词的原级,that 从句用来表述结果
例句:
The park is so beautiful that we want to stay there all day.
这个公园如此漂亮,以至于我们想在那里待一整天。
He ran so fast that no one could catch up with him.
他跑得如此快,以至于没人能追上他。
5. Eat a balanced diet, get enough sleep, and think positively to live a healthy life. 保持均衡饮食、保证充足睡眠、保持积极心态,以此过上健康的生活。
结构:直接用动词原形开头,多个祈使句可以用 and 连接,用来提出并列的建议或行动指令。
作用:用于给出建议、发出指令或表达愿望,语气简洁有力。
例句:
Drink more water and take a rest, and you’ll feel better soon.
多喝水、休息一下,你很快就会感觉好些。
Read more books and talk with others, and you’ll improve your English quickly.
多读书、多和人交流,你的英语会提升得很快。
6.Meditation and breathing exercises help to improve mental well-being.
冥想和呼吸练习有助于改善心理健康。
结构:help + (sb.) + (to) do sth.,其中 to 可以省略。
含义:表示 “帮助(某人)做某事”,也可引申为 “有助于……”。
例句:
This app helps (me) to learn new words every day.
这个应用每天帮我学习新单词。
Regular exercise helps to reduce stress and improve sleep.
规律锻炼有助于缓解压力、改善睡眠。
一、汉译英
1.健康的 ________
2.平衡 ________
3.瑜伽 ________
4.饮食 ________
5.锻炼 ________
6.睡眠 ________
7.传统的 ________
8.压力 ________
9.积极的 ________
10.健康的生活方式 ________
healthy
balance
yoga
diet
exercise
sleep
traditional
stress
positive
healthy lifestyle
二、根据汉语意思完成句子
1. 他讲的故事太好笑了,我们都笑了。
The story he told was so funny we all laughed.
2. 他最喜欢的保持健康的方式是打篮球。
His favorite way to is playing basketball.
3.虽然这项工作很难,但我们会按时完成。
the work is difficult, we will finish it on time.
so
that
keep fit
While/Though/Although
Basic homework
Practical homework
Read the “Sharing common health concepts” passage aloud 3 times,then retell 8 key words and phrases from the text and explain their meanings in your own words.
Extended homework
With a partner, talk about your favorite healthy activity (answer: What is it? How does it help your physical or mental well-being?).
Research one more healthy practice from another country, write a 6-sentence passage about it, and make a poster to introduce the practice.
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