Learn & Talk I

Chapter 5 Entertainment
Lesson 40 Working out at the Gym

at the bottom of the following pages: TI=teaching instructions; T=teacher; S=student

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Contents
Part
A. Let ’s Learn (10 mins)
Part
B. Let ’s Talk (12 mins)

C.
Learning Objectives:
Part 学习目标:
Review (1 min) 4 words about “at the gym”
4个和“在健身房”相关的单词
Expressions for “at the gym”
“在健身房”的常用表达
How to talk about “at the gym”
谈论和“在健身房”相关的话题

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 A. Let’s Learn
Part

Vocabulary (3 mins)
gym /dʒɪm/
a club where you can go to exercise and keep fit
健身俱乐部
e.g. He works in a sports center instructing people
in the use of the gym equipment.

instructor /ɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose job is to teach people a practical
skill
教练
e.g. He worked as a dance instructor in London
before setting himself up in New York.
TI: Teach the pronunciations, definitions and example sentences of these words, then ask S to make sentences with them.
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 A. Let’s Learn
Part

Vocabulary (3 mins)
wonder /ˈwʌndər/
to ask yourself questions or express a wish to
know about something
疑惑；想知道
e.g. He's starting to wonder whether he did the
right thing in accepting this job.

cardio /ˈkɑːrdioʊ/
physical exercise that increases the rate at which
your heart works
有氧运动
e.g. My workout usually includes 15 to 20 minutes
of cardio.
TI: Teach the pronunciations, definitions and example sentences of these words, then ask S to make sentences with them.
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 A. Let’s Learn
Part

Dialog (4 mins)
Role-play the dialog with your teacher twice, and learn the highlighted expressions by heart.
和老师一起分角色朗读两遍以下对话。熟记标亮部分的短语和表达。

Patrick: Hey! My name is Patrick. I’m new to the gym.

Steve: Hey Patrick. I’m Steve. I’m the instructor here. Tell me, how can I help you?
Patrick : I was* wondering if you could suggest some exercises to reduce my love handles
(腰间赘肉).
Steve: Sure. This is a quite common problem among girls too.
Patrick : Yeah! I sit all day, and never really get a chance to exercise.
Steve: All right! You’ll need to do a lot of cardio to fix that.
* “I was wondering” is used instead of “I am wondering” in conversations, meaning “I was thinking” and “I want to know”.
TI: Take turns to play both characters. Emphasize and repeat the highlighted expressions.
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 B. Let’s Talk
Part

Conversation (3 mins)
Suppose you’re at the gym. Use the vocabulary and expressions you’ve learned in Part A to complete
the following conversation.
假设你在健身房。运用在第一部分学到的词汇和表达将以下情景对话补充完整。
A: Hi, do you come to the _____ at the same time everyday?
B: Yes, I work here as an _____, so it’s pretty much the same time
Hints:
every day. What about you? • wondering
A: Well, today is my first day at the gym, and I was _____ if I should • instructor
• gym
get a treadmill (跑步机) at home.
B: Well, that’s not a good idea if you’re going to be a regular at the
gym.
TI: Let S practice situational conversation with what he/she has learned in Part A. Answers are on the next page.
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 B. Let’s Talk
Part

Discussion (3 mins)
Talk with your teacher about the following questions. Refer to the hints if necessary.
和老师一起讨论以下问题。可以参考方框中的提示。

1. What are some of the benefits of playing sports?

Are people in your country crazy about sports?

Hints:
• doing sports helps to develop a sense of achievement, Key:
which leads to a positive self-image • gym
• instructor
• engaging in sports activities can reduce body fat, control • wondering
weight, and improve one’s health...
TI: Let S practice speaking by answering the questions. Correct S as necessary.
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 B. Let’s Talk
Part

Discussion
Talk with your teacher about the following questions. Refer to the hints if necessary.
(3 mins)

和老师一起讨论以下问题。可以参考方框中的提示。

2. Describe a game or sport that you enjoy playing.

Hints:
You should say:
• What kind of sport that is
• Who you play it with
• Where you play it
And explain why you think doing this is healthy.

TI: Let S practice speaking by answering the questions. Correct S as necessary.

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 B. Let’s Talk
Part

Discussion (3 mins)
Talk with your teacher about the following questions. Refer to the hints if necessary.
和老师一起讨论以下问题。可以参考方框中的提示。

3. How do you feel about extreme sports?

Would you like to try any of those?

Hints:
• it’s exciting/dangerous/scary/cool ...

TI: Let S practice speaking by answering the questions. Correct S as necessary.

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 C. Let’s Review
Part

Review (1 min)
In this lesson, you’ve learned:
✓ 4 words about “at the gym”
gym instructor wonder cardio
✓ commonly used expressions for “at the gym”
• I was wondering if you could suggest some exercises to reduce my love
handles.
• You’ll need to do a lot of cardio to fix that.
✓ how to talk about “at the gym”
TI: Review the learning objectives in this lesson briefly. © 2018 Acadsoc Limited
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Swiss ball dumbbell barbell

健身球 哑铃 杠铃

yoga mat hula hoop treadmill

瑜伽垫 呼啦圈 跑步机

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