一、导读：

Key words & expressions involved: 

1.a sound mind 2. have...in common 3.get into shape 4. do wonders  5.increase the efficiency   

5.get over negative feelings  7. stretch your muscles  8. range of movement 9. play a role in      

10. above all  11. foods rich in protein  12.make up for water lost to sweat  13. start small   

14. work your way to sth  15. lack of exercise  16. put stress on

二、导思：

Students think about these questions:

1. What might prevent people from starting exercise?

2. What kind of information do you think this guide will give?

三、导学&导练：

Step 1 Pre-reading

1. The top paragraph is called ______________.

An effective lead tells the reader the most important information about an event, like , what,__________ , __________,where and why. Remember to use as ____________ words as possible in a lead.

2. Understanding a new report

A news report usually starts with a __________. It gives the most important information about an event. Then the following paragraphs give more __________ information about the event. Some news reports go on to provide background or__________ information.

Step 2 While reading

Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

Step 3 Post reading

Task-based Reading

A beginner's guide to exercise

  Regular exercise does 1.__________ (wonder) for your body and mind.To start with, physical activity increases the efficiency of your heart and lungs. It has also 2.__________ (prove) that active people tend 3.__________ (have) better immune systems and are at lower risk of diseases. Moreover, working out can help you reduce stress, get over negative feelings and improve certain brain functions. Then, how do you exercise 4.__________ (safe) and effectively? First, planning your exercise routine: when you plan an exercise routine, the first thing to consider is 5.__________ you expect to improve and you should choose activities you enjoy 6.__________ in this way, you're more likely to stick with them. Second, eating and drinking right: we should eat foods which contain carbohydrates like noodles, rice, fruit and vegetables and 7.__________ are rich in protein, such as fish, eggs and milk products. Third, avoiding injury: to prevent soft tissue injury, make sure that you wear proper clothes and equipment when 8.__________ (exercise), start small and slowly work your way to a 9.__________ and harder exercise routine to avoid 10.__________ (get)hurt and remember to warm up before exercising and stretch at the end of your workout.

Step 4 Critical reading

1. What are the purposes of this guide?

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2. What different techniques does the guide use for these purposes? Find supporting examples from the guide.

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3. What other information do you think could be included in the guide?

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四、达标导练：（10分钟）

Translation：

1．事实也证明，经常运动的人往往拥有更好的免疫系统，患病的风险更低。

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2．一些研究甚至表明锻炼会改善大脑的某些功能，这意味着你确实可以通过锻炼来提高学习成绩。

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3．当你计划一项日常锻炼时，首先要考虑的是你希望改善什么，是心肺效率、肌肉力量还是柔韧性。

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4．体操和太极拳等柔韧性训练有助于伸展肌肉，加大身体活动范围。

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5．最重要的是，选择你喜欢的活动，因为这样，你才更有可能坚持下去。

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五、课后巩固训练：（30分钟）  

限时练习

六、反思感悟：

1. 本文的写作目的是什么？

2. 本篇指南的几个部分清楚了吗？

3. 如何写一篇指南？