必修第一册Unit 4 Looking good, feeling good主题阅读

（江苏省仪征中学）

一、学习目标

1．Read a passage named “Going positive” and get to know the main content as well as the structure.

2. Put reading strategies into practice and read the passages in the textbook and supplementary reading materials related to the topic.

二、学习过程

【课前先学】

Reading material: (新人教必修一Unit 3 P42)

Going positive

I always wanted to look like the slim girls on TV even though I 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 I fat?” I should be asking “Am I 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. 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. What problem did the writer have in the past?

2. What does the sentence “I always went bananas” mean?

3. What made her change her thinking?

项目1：Structure

【问题导学】

What is the passage mainly about? What is the main idea of each paragraph?

【合作研学】

任务一：Figure out the structure of the passage

Part 1 (Para 1): ________________

Going positive                Part 2 (Para 2): ________________

Part 3 (Para3): _______________

任务二：Complete the outline with the words and phrases from the text.

项目2：Words, Phrases & Sentences

【问题导学】

What words and phrases can be used to describe the start of keeping a healthy lifestyle? What is your understanding of the important sentences?

【合作研学】

任务一：Memorize some words and phrases about a healthy lifestyle.

任务二：Make an analysis of the sentences (Translate them into Chinese, pay attention to the sentence structure, and keep the bold parts in mind)

1. I had no idea a letter could make such a difference!

2. Once I started thinking about fitness rather than weight, things began to change.

3. Rather than cutting out the foods I enjoyed, I added healthy foods to my meals.

4. Finally, I stopped comparing myself with actresses and models and looking for things that were wrong with my face or body.

【展评互学】

What kind of reading strategies can you learn after reading this passage?

How many ways can you list to compare the past with the present?

【练习固学】

1. Describe the healthy lifestyle in you mind using phrases and sentences structures above. 

2. Read the passages in our textbook.

【课后问学】