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课件网) Unit 3 Reading for Writing Write a page in a wellness book AIMS: 1. To have a good understanding of the skills in writing wellness book. 2. To learn how to show similarities and differences. 3. To write a page for a class wellness book using newly acquired writing skills in this period. 目 录 CONTENTS 1 2 3 Lead-in Read for information Writing task Part 01 Lead-in What kind of sports do you like most We are doing sports to keep healthy and fit. If you have any ideas about health and fitness, you can write them down in your class wellness book. Why are we doing these sports What is A Wellness Book Lead in A wellness book in a high school class is a book in which students exchange ideas about health and fitness. You are encouraged to write a page in a wellness book to share your ideas involving how to keep healthy physically and mentally. Part 02 Read for information GOING POSITTVE I always wanted to look like the slim girls on TV even though l knew that it was impossible. I worried about my weight and tried every new diet I read about online. I tried no-fat, low-fat, 5:2, only bananas, no bananas— I almost went bananas, too. Then I read an article that said instead of asking"Am l fat "I should be asking"Am I fit " I had no idea a letter could make such a difference! Once I started thinking about finess rather than weight, things began to change. Instead of saying "I want to lose three kilos, I would say "I want to run two kilometres in eight minutes" or “I want to be able to do 30 push-ups”. Rather than cutting out the foods I enjoyed I added healthy foods to my meals I could still have a burger now and then, but I would add a salad or an apple. Finally, I stopped comparing myself with actresses and models and looking for things that were wrong with my face or body. Instead, I made a list of the things I liked about myself. By being positive about myself and my body, I became both happier and healthier. 1. Read the text and finish the following tasks, pay attention to the words in red. Task 1: Choose the best answers. 1. What is Kayla's trouble in the past A. She looked like the slim girls on Tv. B. She worried about her weight. C. She can not get along well with her classmates. D. She tried healthy foods in her diet. 2. How does she become happier and healthier A. Be positive about herself and her body. B. Try every new diet she read about online. C. Read an article about healthy diet. D. Add healthy foods to her meals. Task 2: Answer the following questions. 1. What problem did Kayla have in the past 2. What does the sentence “I almost went bananas” mean 3. What makes her change her thinking She was worried about her weight and appearance. It means she nearly went crazy because she was so worried, and tried various methods, but without a satisfying result. An article that said instead of asking “Am I fat ” people should be asking “Am I fit ” Analyze the change of Kayla's e ... ...
