一、导读：

Key words & expressions involved    

1. a runny nose 2. concentrate on  3. fight off illness   4. under the weather

5. be not myself 6. fit exercise into.... 7. sign up for classes 8. work out

9. stick with an exercise routine   10. in my position

二、导思：

1. How does Leo respond to Dr Chen’s advice?

______________________________________________________________________________

2. Why do you think Leo is reluctant to start working out?

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三、导学&导练：

Step 1. Watching the video and finish A1

Leo is talking to Dr Chen about some problems with his health.

Step 2. Watching the video again and finish A2

Step 3. Read Transcript and underline some important phrases and sentences

Leo: I went to see the doctor and she said I have to make exercise a regular part of my life. I know I need to exercise but I don’t have time or money. What should I do?

Rachel: A few minutes a day is all it takes. Start doing small amounts of exercise whenever you can. Take the stairs instead of the lift when possible. And if you have been sitting for too long while studying, get up and dance to your favourite music.

Leo: Interesting! I can do that. But do you think I need to pay to exercise in the gym?

Rachel: Not necessarily. The good news is that you don’t need money to exercise! You can go running in your community’s park or try walking to school.

Leo: Great suggestions! How do you feel about joining me? I don’t want to exercise alone.

Rachel: Of course! I’ll help you get into an exercise routine if you’re serious about it.

Leo: I am! Thanks for encouraging me, Rachel. We should find other friends to join us too. What do you think of it?

Rachel: That’s the best idea you’ve ever had.

Step 4. Role-playing

Role-play a conversation between Rachel and Leo about ways Leo can make exercise a regular part of his life.

Step 5. Planning your writing

A. Start by showing your understanding of the situation.

     I’m sorry to hear that …

     I have some suggestions that you might find helpful.

B. Give suggestions with reasons.

    First, exercise can be fitted into one’s schedule.

    Second, exercise does not necessarily require money.

    Thirdly, exercise can be done with one’s family or friends.

C. End the email by offering encouragement.

    I hope you’ll find these suggestions helpful.

I’m sure you’ll …

Step 6. Expressing the ideas

I’m sorry to hear that _____________. But the doctor is right—______________. I have some suggestions that you might find helpful.

First, remember that you don’t have to exercise ______________. Instead, try to _____________. For example, _________________.

Second, you don’t have to pay to exercise. _____________. For instance, _____________.

Finally, I understand that exercising alone can be boring, but _____________. __________ so that you can __________. This way, you are more likely to ____________.

I hope you’ll find these suggestions helpful. I’m sure _____________.

四、达标导练：主题写作 （15分钟）

1.写作任务

假如你是李华，疫情期间，你的美国笔友Eric想知道如何通过加强体育锻炼增强体质。请你给Eric写信，告诉他正确锻炼的方法及好处。  

注意：(1)词数80左右； (2)可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。

2.写作思路

(1)一审：确定写作体裁和主题体裁：应用文--书信主题：正确锻炼

(2)二定：确定时态和人称时态：以一般现在时为主

人称：第一人称(I)和第二人称(you)

(3)三明确：明确写作要点正确锻炼的方法；锻炼的好处

(4)结合要点分三个段落

3.素材整理

(1)关键词语

①强免疫系统：strengthen your immune system

②给你一些实用的建议：give you some practical advice

③对身体有益：be good for your health; be beneficial to your body

(2)完成句子

① 知道你很想知道在疫情期间如何增强免疫系统，我迫不及待地想给你一些实用的建议。

Knowing you _________ how to __________ during the epidemic, I can't wait to_________________

②首先,我建议你应该做一些有氧运动，如慢跑和游泳,这可以提高你的心肺的效率。

To begin with, I ______________ you should take some aerobic exercise, such as jogging and swimming, which can _______________________________________.

③此外,在家进行引体向上训练有助于增强肌肉力量,且有益于心理健康。

In addition, having a pull-up training at home will _______________ and__________________

④如果你有规律地进行我告诉你的这些锻炼，这些类型的锻炼都是有效的。

All these types of exercise I tell you __________________ if you _____________________________

⑤我希望这些建议对你有帮助。

I hope these suggestions ______________________

Keys:

①are eager to know; strengthen your immune system; give you some practical advice

②suggest that; increase the efficiency of your heart and lung

③be good for developing your muscle strength; be of benefit to your mental health

④ will work; have a regular routine

⑤ are helpful to you

五、课后巩固训练：（30分钟）

限时练习

六、反思感悟：

能否熟练地以口头形式表达对常规锻炼的感受，并描述如何将定期锻炼变成自己生活的一部分？