(
课件网) Running into a Better Life Developing ideas Book 2 Unit 3 On the move Words and Expressions interpret data label asthma lung power network tension v. 理解，了解，解释 n. 资料，数据 n. 标签，标记 n. 哮喘(病) n. 肺 n. 力量 n. 人际关系网，联络网 n. 紧张，焦虑 Words and Expressions disappear gorilla die out sweaty ache inspire v. 消失，不见 n. 大猩猩 消失，绝迹，灭绝 adj. 满是汗的，被汗水湿透的 v. (持续而隐隐地)作痛 v. 鼓舞，激励 Before reading What do you know about marathon ＊The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of 42.195 kilometres, usually run as a road race. (half marathon 21.0975 kilometres) ＊More than 800 marathons are held throughout the world each year, with the vast majority of competitors being recreational(消遣的) athletes, as larger marathons can have tens of thousands of participants. Is marathon popular in China Look at the chart and answer the questions. 1 What key information is shown in this chart 2 What reasons lie behind the phenomenon Marathon participants in China P32 1 The number of marathon participants in China is increasing. 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. It'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 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. Possible Reasons: Let’s read a passage from a global website to learn some stories of runners. While reading Read and finish the tasks as quickly as possible. What comes into your mind when reading this title Read the passage and talk about your understanding of the title. Task 1 P42 2 Running can bring a lot of benefits to us, both _____ and _____. It may _____ _____, _____, _____ _____ and_____. physically mentally improve our physical condition bring us confidence make new friends reduce stress from work help us Read the passage and decide the following statements true(T) or false(F). Task 2 1. Li Yue started running because he wanted to lose weight. 2. Sarah made some friends through running. 3. By the end of the run, all David’s stress has disappeared and he is ready to face the next day at work! 4. The most embarrassed moment in the programme Grace attending was when someone watching the race offered her a banana – a real treat for a running gorilla! F improve his lung condition. T T F funniest Complete the tabl ... ...
