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Unit 3 Sports and fitness
Reding for Writing
In this class, students will be able to
1. Read a page in a wellness book and understand the organization and language features of the passage;
2. Learn to use target expressions that show similarities and differences to describe personal changes;
3. Apply these features to write a page for the Class Wellness Book to describe your positive changes.
4. Raise health awareness and develop a positive attitude toward life.
Learning objectives
Going Positive
Half-empty
半空？
Half-full
半满？
Negative people focus on what they don’t have.
Positive people focus on what they have.
Lead-in
Your wellness is how healthy you are, and how well and happy you feel.
A high school class has a wellness book in which they exchange ideas about health and fitness.
On Kayla’s page, she shared her anxiety in this wellness book together.
I am Kayla.
Reading
She was worried about her ________and ___________.
1. What problem did Kayla have in the past
2. What does the sentence “I almost went bananas” mean
weight appearance
5:2 diet: to eat normally for 5 days of the week,
but only eat very little on the other two days.
A. Kayla likes eating bananas.
B. Kayla nearly went crazy for losing weight.
C. Kayla wants to be a banana.
D. Kayla wants to be slim as a banana.
3. What made her change her thinking
An article that said instead of asking “Am I fat ”, people should be asking “Am I fit ” .
A turning point
Read and Answer
Tip: The turning point may be a book, a movie or a talking with a teacher and so on.
Appreciate the language
Guess and match the idioms with the meaning.
something sells very quickly.
a person goes mildly crazy or acts slightly irrational.
one cherishes above everything else.
you are inseparable with somebody.
C
____
____
____
D
B
A
____
Match the main idea
Reading for Structure
Writing tip 1: The text is well-organised with these linking words.
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para.3
changes in thinking
and actions
improvement in
wellness
general statement
of problem
How does the author show her positive changes
A. By giving examples.
B. By asking questions.
C. By showing differences.
D. By listing some data.
Writing tip 2: Describe the positive changes by making comparison.
Reading for Structure
The past
The present
Comparison
& Contrast
worried about my weight
tried every new diet
cut out the food…
compared myself with…
looked for things…wrong with
run two kilometres
do 30 push-ups
add healthy foods to
make a list of …I like about…
Am I fit
Am I fat
almost went bananas
both happier and healthier
negative
positive
change
Going Positive means
becoming healthy both in body and mind.
Reading for language features
Circle the words that show similarities and differences.
Similarities
look like, too, still, both ... and
Differences
instead of, rather than, instead, make such a difference, but
Writing tip 3: Make a comparison with these useful expressions.
expressions to show transition：
even though/if 尽管
though/ although 虽然
however
in/by contrast 相反
on the contrary 相反
instead 而是
Use the transitional expressions to make sentences.
1. 我开始关注自己的优点和成就，而不是不断与他人比较，这提高了我的自尊和整体幸福。
2. 在那之后，我学会了接受自己的不完美，而不是强迫自己变得完美。
3. 尽管社会常常给我们施加从众的压力，但我建议你对待问题要有自己的看法。
I started focusing on my own strengths and accomplishments instead of constantly comparing myself to others, which improved my self-esteem and overall happiness.
After that, I stopped forcing myself to be perfect. Instead, I learned to accept my imperfections.
Although the society often puts pressure on us to conform, I recommend you have your own opinion on issues.
4.我呼吁，我们应该直面挑战，而不是逃避它们,并将它们视为个人成长和发展的珍贵机会。
5.与过去常常纠结于自己的缺点不同，现在我关注自己的进步，庆祝每一个小胜利。
6.相反，我不再将自己的缺点视为弱点；我将它们视为自我发展的起跑线。
I appeal to all of us to face challenges rather than running away from them and see them as precious opportunities for personal growth and development.
Instead of dwelling on my shortcomings, now I focus on my progress and celebrate every small victory.
On the contrary, I no longer see my flaws as weaknesses; I see them as a starting line for my own development.
Use the transitional expressions to make sentences.
I always wanted to look like the slim girls on TV even though l knew that it was impossible. l worried about my weight and tried every new diet l read about online. l tried no-fat, low-fat, 5:2, only bananas, no bananas —l almost went bananas, too.
Then I read an article that said instead of asking “Am I fat ” I should be asking “Am l fit ” I had no idea a letter could make such a difference! Once I started thinking about fitness rather than weight, things began to change.
让步状语从句
宾语从句
定语从句
定语从句
时间状语从句
It means she nearly went crazy because she was so worried, and tried various methods, but without a satisfying result.
Language Points
Instead of saying “l want to lose three kilos”, I would say “l 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, l added healthy foods to my meals. I could still have a burger now and then, but l 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 l liked about myself. By being positive about myself and my body, I became both happier and healthier.
宾语从句
宾语从句
定语从句
定语从句
定语从句
Though I knew that it was 1 (possible) for me to look like the slim girls on TV, I tried my best 2 (lose) weight and tried every new diet I read about online. One day, I read 3 article which made a great 4 (different) to my life. I began to consider my 5 (fit) rather than weight. I started to work out and added 6 (health) foods to my meals instead of cutting 7 the foods I enjoyed. I stopped 8 (compare) myself with the actresses or models any more and 9 (be) positive about myself and my body. As a result, I became both happier 10 healthier.
impossible
to lose
an
difference
fitness
healthy
out
comparing
was
and
Retelling
Summarize the writing structure
1. Start with a general statement about your problem .
2. Tell how and why you changed or want to change.
3. Describe the changes
4.Tell how the changes have improved your life.
I always wanted to ... / I worried about ...
Tip1: use simple past tense and some linking words to show time
Then I read/came across an article which said ...
Tip2: The turning point may be a book, a movie or a talking with a teacher and so on .
Instead of ..., I would do ... / Rather than ..., I did...
Tip3:When doing comparison, remember to use the expressions to show similarities and differences,such as like,than ,however ,etc.
Finally/As a result,,..../By doing ..., I became/feel...
para.1:Problems
in the past
para.2:Changes
and Reasons
para.3:Results and Feelings
lack of exercise;
hate sports;
can’t stick to doing exercises;
What health problems do you have
No breakfast;
always on diet;
too picky about food;
too much junk food;
not have a balanced diet;
Obesity(肥胖症)
feel depressed(沮丧的);
can’t deal with stress;
can’t balance study and life;
can’t sleep well because of anxiety;
not confident about
the figure, the look,
and even myself
Food
Writing
Exercise
Stress
Self-confidence
How can you make your meals healthier
Exercise
Stress
Self-confidence
What changes will you make to solve it
Food
What can you do to make exercise more enjoyable and consistent (持续的)
How do you manage your stress and balance your study and life
What can you do to become more confident and feel better about yourself
keep a balanced diet
work out regularly
get enough sleep
be positive
build strong relationships
How can we keep healthy in a right way
Language Bank
Topic Past problem Change Pair Talk
Food used to skip breakfast ate too much junk food drank sugary drinks every day was picky about food avoided vegetables have a simple breakfast add vegetables to dinner cut down on sugary drinks bring a water bottle A：At first, I used to ________, and I felt _______.
B：Why did you decide to change
A：I started to ____ instead of ______ because_____.
（ I read an article which said.... ）
A：As a result, I felt/became ______.
Stress worried about grades had too much pressure put off / delayed homework felt anxious and upset set a timer make a to-do list ask a friend/teacher for help
Self-confidence was shy and quiet afraid to speak in class compared myself with others felt nervous and negative be positive about myself practise speaking in small groups focuse on effort smile to myself
Exercise did no exercise / hardly exercised couldn’t stick to a plan hated running got tired easily walk/jog for 10 minutes a day joine a classmate to work out make a tiny plan and stick to it
1. healthy/ fitadj.健康的
2. unhealthy/ unfit adj.不健康的
3. be in good/ poor health 身体健康/ 不健康
4. green food 绿色食品
5. healthy food/ diet 健康饮食
6. unhealthy eating habit 不健康的饮食习惯
7. good living habit 良好的生活习惯
8. overweight/ fat adj.肥胖的
9. lose weight 减肥
10. go on a diet 节食
11. keep a balanced diet 保持均衡的饮食
12. enough sleep 充足的睡眠
13. take regular exercise/work out regularly经常锻炼
14. be benefitical to/ do good to 对……有益处
15. be harmful to/ do harm to 对...有害
16. make a big difference to sth 对...很大影响
17. make up one’s mind to do sth. 下定决心做某事
18. build up/strengthen one's body 强身健体
19. improve our fitness 改善健康
20. reduce our stress/pressure 缓解压力
21. keep a positive attitude towards life
对生活保持乐观态度
单元话题词汇(words and expressions)
单元话题句式( Sentence patterns)
Para 1 描述问题:
Recently I have been worried about+ n/doing
I used to do sth, but it’s unhealthy.
I always wanted to do sth, but I failed.
I fell in the bad habit of doing...three years ago.
Unluckily I find I have been addicted to...
What bothers/upsets me most is that...
翻译： 我过去每天都吃很多垃圾食品，但这是不健康的。
I used to eat a lot of junk food every day, but it's unhealthy.
翻译：我一直想通过极端节食来减肥，但每次都失败了。
I always wanted to lose weight through extreme dieting, but I failed every time.
Para 2 如何解决问题/做出改变+原因：
I know it was time for sb. to do sth.
To form a healthy lifestyle, I took part in...
If I feel nervous or stressed, I'll do... rather than do sth.
After doing sth, I began to+change.
Then I started doing instead of doing sth, because….
Instead of doing sth, I would do sth, because….
Rather than doing sth., I +v-ed sth., because….
单元话题句式( Sentence patterns)
翻译: 在晚餐后散一会儿步之后，我开始睡得更好。
After taking a short walk after dinner, I began to sleep better.
翻译: 我没有戒掉我喜欢的不健康食物，而在饮食中加入了健康的食物。
Rather than cutting out the unhealthy foods I enjoyed, I added healthy foods to my meals..
Para 3 总结结果，提出希望：
Finally/ As a result, I stopped doing sth and began to do sth
By being positive about myself, I became happier and healthier.
I am rather happy to see improvements in...
Being mentally and physically fit is of great importance to...
I hope I will live as healthy and happy a life as they do.
I'm determined not to do the thing any longer.
翻译: 最后，我不再深夜进食，并且开始睡得更好。
Finally, I stopped eating late at night and began to sleep better.
翻译: 通过每天散散步，我终于变得更健康、更快乐了。
At last I became both healthier and happier by taking short walks every day.
单元话题句式( Sentence patterns)
Let’s write a page for a wellness book.
第一段： 简述过去问题 学习压力大，焦虑不安，晚上睡不好，白天无法集中注意力。 考试进步不大，十分担忧。 没有了自信，也不愿与人交流。
第二段：改变 转折点： 书，文章，电影，一节英语课，老师谈话……
before after
过于关注分数，上课不能专注 常常焦虑，身体不好，常生病 专心听讲，制定日程表，关注自己学了什么
抽出时间慢跑，打球，听歌，缓解压力，增强体质
第三段：结果 不再把自己和别人比较 列出自己的特长 每个人都是独一无二的 找回了自信，阳光健康
Regaining self-confidence
Write a paragraph about changes you want to make to lead a more positive lifestyle, using an appropriate tone. ( 50-70 words)
Structure : your situation 1-2 sentences changes to make 3-4 sentences the outcome to achieve 1-2 sentences First Draft
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_____________________________________
Word Banks Instead, …; instead of; rather than; but/however/though; still
说明问题:
I worried about+ n/doing
I used to +动词原形, but it’s unhealthy.
I always wanted to +动词原形, but I failed.
2. 如何解决问题/做出改变+原因：
After +doing(在看了什么书/听谁说了什么之后等), I began to change.
Then I started+ doing instead of +doing sth, because….
Instead of +doing sth, I would +动词原形, because….
Rather than +doing sth, I+v-ed , because….
I could still +动词原形, but I would +动词原形, because…
3.总结结果，提出希望：
Finally/ As a result, I stopped doing sth and began to do sth
By being positive about myself, I became happier and healthier.
At first
but
Then
For examples
Besides/
Finally
I always felt anxious and stressful at senior high school at first because I was afraid of being left behind. I was worried about so many things that I couldn’t sleep well and focus on my study. （简述过去问题）
Then, I read a book called “Who Moved Your Cheese” which made me realize that making changes can make a difference to life. Instead of just worrying about my study, I would make a schedule for my study and finish the to-do list. Rather than being anxious the whole day, I would do some exercises regularly and listen to music to relieve my stress and tiredness after studying, which also helped me feel more energetic.（改变）
Now, I stopped feeling upset about something new. Instead, I would also always remind myself to smile as often as possible and stay positive about everything that is going to happen.（结果）
Sample work
Checklist for the editor
Does the writer use a good structure (introduction, body, conclusion)
Does the writer use the language from the word bank
Does the writer make any spelling mistakes
Does the writer make any grammar errors
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