2020-2021学年度第35期总第828期

Picking up the pace (P4-5)
邯郸市第一中学    许蕾蕾

Lead-in 
Do you like running? Why or why not?
What are the benefits of running?

Benefits of running
Watch a short video. Learn more about the benefits of running.
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV15W411e75A?from=search&seid=11539701053847230812 

Pre-reading 
Q1: What do you think the title means? 
 

While-reading
Q1. What is the function of mentioning Zhao's routine?
To introduce the topic of the text. 

Q2. How does Zhao benefit from running? 
It helps her get rid of the stress of school and clear her mind.

Q3. What is the function pf the last sentence of Para 3?
It is a transitional sentence. 

Q4. How did running help Wu? 
It helped her get into her ideal university and allowed her to help others.

Q5. What did Wu do to help others who wanted to take up running? 
Wu organized a running group and teaches people how to select items that best fit their needs. 

Q6. What advice did Wu give beginners who just run for casual daily exercise on choosing gear?
They should try to choose comfortable gear that can take in sweat quickly. Gear for trail running and marathons is not necessary. 

Q7. How should people do warm-up exercises according to Wu? 
“The shorter and more intensive (强烈的) the training is, the longer and more complex the warm-up should be. For easier and longer training, you should have a shorter and simpler warm-up.” “When warming up, people should focus on every part, from their necks to their ankles.”

Q8. In Wu’s opinion, are all running activities suitable for everyone? 
Not really. Wu suggests that people exercise based on their individual physical condition and their goal. People with heart conditions or asthma should adjust their running activity. 

After-reading
If you could choose to take part in any of the following activities, which would you pick and why?

Language points
pick up the pace
maintain one’s routine 
get rid of 
take a professional approach
a university student majoring in PE
keep up this hobby
lead to a boom in the fitness industry
take in sweat
heart conditions 

Homework
1. Review what you have learned.
2. Write a short article describing your understanding of running as a hobby or form of exercise.