英语听力教程LTW2 Unit8

1、.,Unit 8 Are You Fit and Healthy Part I Getting ready Part II Stress and catching colds Part III“So you wanna keep fit, huh?” Part IV More about the topic: Subhealth Part V Memory test: How to Keep Your Liver Healthy Part VI Watch and enjoy,Listen This Way Book 2,.,Part I Getting ready We eat food e

2、very day. However, if we eat too much food we get overweight. It is usually caused by the consumption of more calories than the body can use. The excess calories are then stored as fat. Being extremely fat can also lead to a serious medical problem. *consumption of more calories 摄入过量的卡路里 *excess 过量的

3、,.,A.The following words will appear in this unit. Listen carefully and study the definitions.,1. junk food: 垃圾食品 2. obese: 肥胖症 3. quit: 停止，放弃 4. stress: 压力 5. sneeze: 打喷嚏 6. resistance: 抵抗力 7. vigorous: 精力旺盛的，强健的 8. workout: 体育锻炼，健身 9. pulse: 脉搏 10. fatigue: 疲乏，劳累 11. endocrinopathy: 内分泌病 12. antio

4、xidant: 抗氧化剂,.,B. You are going to hear two people discussing the problem of being overweight. Supply the missing words.,.,Yume: Mike, why are so many Americans _? Mike: Well, thats a good question, Yume. Youd think that with the current _ craze in the U. S. there wouldnt be so many overweight Ameri

5、cans. Yume: Just how many people are overweight? Mike: About _ of Americans are overweight. Interestingly, one study said that low-income groups have a _ percentage of overweight people than higher income families. Yume: Are there any other _ like that in the study? Mike: Yes. The study also said th

6、at the _ the climate, the lower the percentage of obese people. Yume: That makes sense. When its hot, you usually dont feel like eating a _.,hotter,factors,higher,40%,fitness,overweight,*fitness craze 健身热,*obese people 大胖子,lot,.,Mike: Is that why Japanese people are typically skinnier than Americans

7、? Yume: Well, our diet has a lot less fat and than American food. And Americans eat a lot more _ than we do. Mike: Youre right. And we also eat more _ and junk food. But theres another reason why so many Americans are fat. Yume: Whats that? Mike: Nobody _ anymore not even kids. The average American

8、home has the TV on for _ hours a day! Yume: Wow! No wonder you Americans are so fat. You dont get enough _. Say, Mike, arent you getting a little bigger in the waist? Mike: Yeah, I guess so. Yume: You really need to watch _ you eat and get some exercise. Mike: Hey, I started a diet and lost _ pounds

9、. Yume: So what happened? Mike: I quit and gained it all back plus pounds.,10,what,6,exercises,sugar,meat,exercise,*skinnier 比更瘦,*started a diet 开始节食,*waist 腰,oil,5,.,C. You are going to hear a short passage on exercise. Work out your own target heart speed range. Then arrange the fitness effect che

10、cking process in its correct order.,.,*intensity 强度 *upper/lower limit 上/下限 *stretch/energetic exercise 伸展/剧烈运动 *jogging 慢跑 *pulse rate/beat 脉搏率/跳动 *multiply 乘以,160 - _= _beats per minute (your age) 190 - _= _beats per minute (your age),My target heart speed range is between_and_beats per minute.,*目

11、标心速,.,Check whether your exercise gives you the fitness effect: 1. starting energetic exercise 2. stopping 3. 5 minutes warm-up exercise 4. checking pulse rate 5. 10 minutes energetic exercise 6. counting pulse beats _,*健身效果,6,4,2,5,1,3,Audioscript,Homepage,.,Part II Stress and catching colds Lifes

12、events, such as losing a job, sickness, examinations, cause stress because they bring about changes in our lives. A little stress makes us think and try harder. But too much stress or stress that goes on for a long time can affect our mental health and physical health as well. It can make people ner

13、vous, worried, depressed or bad-tempered. It can also cause difficulty in sleeping, loss of appetite, or headaches. *depressed 抑郁的，消沉的 *loss of appetite 没有胃口,.,A. You are going to hear a short passage. Focus on the stressful situations involved and the four ways to control stress. Supply the missing

14、 information.,*every now and again 偶尔，又时 *make sacrifices for 做出牺牲 *Two heads are better than one. 人多智广 *bear with 容忍，宽恕,.,_ problems disagreement between people how to _ people Stressful _ problems problem solving; _ situations Money problems not enough to _; disagreement over _,what to spend on,sp

15、end,decision making,Work-related,handle,Relationship,.,B U I L D,F A M I L Y,F R I E N D S,M A K E,S H A R E,P R O B L E M S,M A K E,D E C I S I O N S,Audioscript,.,B. You are going to hear a science report in which scientists explored the relationship between stress and colds. While listening for t

16、he first time, add more key words in the notes column. After the second listening, match column A with column B.,*tension （精神）紧张 *live cold virus 活的感冒病毒 *resistance to colds 对感冒的抵抗力,2,4,1,3,.,C. Now try this: listen to a more authentic version of the report. Complete the experiment report.,.,develop

17、ed signs of colds,Live cold viruses,emotional,mental,examinations,1855,300,*被实验者,.,resistance to colds,the most,difficulties with family members or friends,losing a job or having,serious personal problems,the risk of a cold,a month or more,Audioscript,Homepage,.,Part III“So you wanna keep fit, huh?”

18、 Exercise strengthens your heart and lungs. When you exercise, your muscles become stronger and your joints more flexible. However, if you want to get the most benefit out of an exercise, you also need to make a plan for it. Do you know how to do that? *strengthens 加强，使强壮 *joints 关节,.,A. You are goi

19、ng to hear the first part of a radio feature. Focus on the time and the five golden rules. While listening for the first time, take down key words in the notes column. After the second listening, supply the missing information.,*head tilt 头部倾斜 *arm circle 手臂绕圈 *side bend 侧弯腰 *toe touch 向前弯腰手指触碰脚趾 *s

20、tretch your muscle 拉伸肌肉,.,510 minutes,510 minutes,Helping your body slowly return to its normal breathing and heart rate,Preparing you for vigorous activity; getting your body ready,1530 minutes,*热身运动,*剧烈运动,*放松运动,.,The five golden rules: 1. Always wear _ clothes when youre exercising. You need to fe

21、el _. 2. You should always do some simple _ first. To get your body ready for _. 3. Never try to do _. Take it nice and easy now. Theres _ about this. 4. Dont forget to relax completely for _ when youve finished your workout. You need to _ after youve been exercising. 5. _ if you feel any pain in yo

22、ur _.,no rush,too much exercise too soon,the real thing,warming-up exercises,comfortable and relaxed,loose and comfortable,chest, throat, neck or head,Stop immediately,rest a little bit,about five minutes,*loose 宽松的,*no rush 别着急,*workout 锻炼,Audioscript,.,B. Now listen to the second part. What is tha

23、t exercise that Crystal Collins shares with us? Pick out the correct pictures that describe the exercise and arrange them in correct order.,*step up 站上去 *stand still 站着不动 *step back down 站下来,1 _ 5 _ 1,5,4,1,2,Audioscript,Homepage,.,Part IV More about the topic: Subhealth The subhealth condition refe

24、rs to a state at which the patient experiences reduction in his or her vitality and adaptability although there is no defined disease diagnosed. It is a state featuring physiological function deterioration between health and illness. As the society enters into the 21st century, the increasing pace o

25、f life in modern society has put some in the working class at a state of overload. Subhealth condition has already been considered as the new killer of human health. Therefore, it is critical to prevent fatigue syndrome and actively take effective measures. *subhealth condition 亚健康状态 *physiological

26、function deterioration 生理功能恶化 *overload 超负荷，负担过重 *fatigue syndrome 疲劳综合征,.,A. The following passage you are going to hear is a talk on subhealth. While listening, focus on the major points and do not forget to take notes. After that, complete the following chart.,.,rest,living habits,aching,sweating

27、,breath,memory,insomnia,reactions,energy,exam-time,management,elderly,middle-aged,balanced,open-air,regularly,*户外活动,*交替,*心血管疾病,*疼痛,*盗汗,*呼吸急促,*焦虑,*失眠,*管理岗位,.,B. Now listen to the talk again and fill in the blanks with proper words.,*fancy equipment 花里胡哨的诊断设备 *National Health Organization 国家卫生组织 *heig

28、htened exposure to stress 经常处于高压状态下 *palpitation/ arrhythmia 心悸/心律不齐 *nutritional element/vitamin/trace element 营养成分/维生素/微量元素 *indispensable 不可或缺的，必需的 *digestive tract 消化道,.,fish,fruits,syndrome,fatigue,health and disease,borderline,gray state,third state,*临界状态,*水产品,*更年期综合征,*神经衰弱,*内分泌病,Audioscript,H

29、omepage,.,Part V Memory test: How to Keep Your Liver Healthy Liver, a large organ located on the right side of the abdomen and protected by the lower rib cage, produces bile and blood proteins, stores vitamins for later release into the bloodstream, removes toxins (including alcohol) from the blood,

30、 breaks down old red blood cells, and helps maintain levels of blood sugar in the body. A healthy liver is necessary for survival. Therefore, knowing the right way to protect our liver is of great importance to maintaining our overall health. *liver 肝脏 *rib cage 胸腔 *bile 胆汁 *toxins 毒素 *red blood cel

31、ls 红血球 *blood sugar 血糖 *maintaining our overall health 维护我们的整体健康,.,You are going to hear a monologue about liver health. Listen carefully and take notes. Choose the best answer according to the notes you have taken while listening.,*vital 生死攸关的 *in moderation 适量 *hard liquor 烈性酒，蒸馏酒 *liver cleanse 清

32、肝排毒 *spinach/ cauliflower/ cabbage 菠菜/花菜/卷心菜 *detoxify 使解毒 *flush 用水冲走 *cut down on 减少 *stimulant 兴奋性饮料 *jumpstart 快速重新启动,.,*富含咖啡因的,*大蒜,*羽衣甘蓝,*西兰花,*蓝莓,*伏特加,*威士忌,*红葡萄酒,*苏格兰威士忌,*苏打水， 汽水,*解毒剂,Audioscript,Homepage,.,Part VII Watch and enjoy,*workout regimen 锻炼养生 *awesome 棒极了的 *embrace 抓紧 *can-do spirit

33、不服输的拼搏精神 *hone 磨练 *gladiator 勇士，斗士 *martial art 武术 *amateur 业余的 *hardcore 中毒很深，不易治疗的 *fitness boot camp 健身训练营 *schmooze 聊天，扯皮 *softball league 垒球联赛,*chased 被追赶 *gym 体育馆 *bond with 建立关系 *misfit 不容易适应环境的人，此处指不喜欢体育运动的人 *trail running 越野跑 *chakra 穴位 * retreat 静养，静修 *cross-training 多种体育运动进行交叉训练 *baby ste

34、p 一小步 *couch 窝,.,*2. (F) A social butterfly is advised to get a workout partner for walks, runs, bike rides, or tennis games, or sign up your office for a softball league.,T,F,T,T,*报名参加,*普拉提,*大自然爱好者,*真人角色扮演游戏,*办公椅马球游戏,*躲避球游戏,*儿童足球游戏,*交际花,*动力瑜伽或热瑜伽,*动感单车,.,F,T,*冲动型的,*长途徒步旅行,*5. (F) Spontaneous type o

35、f person is advised to switch up workouts every other day, or hop on the train with whatever fitness craze is of the moment.,Videoscript,Homepage,.,An easy way to remember how much we need to exercise for fitness is to keep in mind the letters F, I and T: Frequency 3 to 5 days a week Intensity till

36、your heart rate reaches your target speed Time 15 to 60 minutes each time Then you may ask how to work out your target heart speed range. Lets do it together. The upper limit of your target heart speed range is 190 minus your age. The lower limit is 160 minus your age. For someone who is 20 years ol

37、d, for example, his target heart speed range would be between 140 beats per minute (16020) and 170 beats per minute (19020). Once youve got your target speed range, you may start checking whether your exercise gives you the fitness effect. First, warm up with five minutes for stretch exercises. Then

38、 start your energetic exercise (e. g. jogging). About 10 minutes after starting energetic exercise, stop and check your pulse rate (which is the same as your heart rate). Finally, count your pulse beats for 15 seconds and multiply by four. Remember to take your pulse rate as soon as you stop. If you

39、 wait even 30 seconds, the rate will have begun to slow and will not be accurate. You are getting the fitness effect if your pulse rate is in your target heart speed range.,Audioscript,.,Every now and again, a stressful situation may arise in the course of our school, home or community life. Often,

40、the situation involves disagreements between people. Sometimes, the situation involves work difficulties not knowing how to solve a problem or having to make a difficult decision. At other times, it involves money not having enough to spend or disagreement over what to spend on. That is why relation

41、ship problems, work-related problems and money problems are three well-known situations that cause stress. So knowing how to handle people, learning how to solve problems or make decisions, and living within our income all help to control stress. Here are four ways to help you control stress from si

42、tuations. Clue #1: Be kind, loving and polite to your parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters. Make time to talk, play and relax together. Clue #2: Treat others the way you would like them to treat you. Smile, chat, laugh and do things together. Learn to cooperate, share and make sacrifices for

43、others. Clue #3: Do not keep your worries to yourself. Talk them over with someone you respect. Two heads are better than one. Clue #4: Think of the good and bad points of each choice. Be guided by facts and not your feelings. Choose together with the people who will be affected by the results. In t

44、his way, they will see how the choice is made and be more willing to bear with the bad points.,Audioscript,.,There are many explanations of why people catch colds. Some say colds are caused by the environment. Others say colds can result from smoking too much, lack of exercise, not enough rest, poor

45、 diet, or working too hard. But new studies suggest that people who feel extreme tension for a long period of time also may be at a higher risk of developing a cold. The researchers note that stress is not the cause of all colds. But studies show that people who suffer from the stress caused by seri

46、ous personal problems are more likely to get sick than those who do not. Researchers have spent years trying to find out why some people have colds more often than others. An earlier study directed in 1991 showed that emotional stress can lead to colds. In current studies, researchers at the Univers

47、ity of Pittsburgh studied almost 300 people, ages 18 to 55. They were given physical, social and mental and emotional examinations. Then live cold viruses were placed in their noses. During the next five days, they were examined to find out who became infected by the virus and then developed signs o

48、f a cold. Such signs include coughing, sneezing and a blocked nose. Stress lowers resistance, but just how it does is unknown. So in this study, the researchers look for the kinds of stress involved and how they might have affected resistance to colds. The study found that severe stress lasting a mo

49、nth or more increased the risk of a cold. Two causes of stress losing a job or having difficulties with family members or friends increase the risk the most.,Audioscript,.,Exercise keeps you fit and healthy. Exercises should be done three to five times a week. Exercise for at least 15 to 30 minutes

50、each time. However, a good exercise plan should include warming-up exercises before and cool-down exercises after a vigorous activity. Both of them should last five to ten minutes. These exercises, such as head tilt, arm circles, side bend and toe touch, stretch your muscles and make them move more

51、easily. They prepare you for vigorous activity and help your body slowly return to its normal breathing and heart rate after vigorous activity. And here comes Crystal Collins. Hi there! Im Crystal Collins, and Im very happy to share some time with you. So, you wanna keep fit, huh? Well, you sure cam

52、e to the right place! Together we can keep fit and healthy, and be more successful. Its easy. Everybody can do it, you hear? Just remember the five golden rules: Number one. Always wear loose and comfortable clothes when youre exercising. You need to feel comfortable and relaxed. Number two. You sho

53、uld always do some simple warming-up exercises first. To get your body ready for the real thing. Number three. Never try to do too much exercise too soon. Take it nice and easy now, you hear? Theres no rush about this. Number four. Dont forget to relax completely for about five minutes when youve fi

54、nished your workout. You need to rest a little bit after youve been exercising. And here is golden rule number five. Stop immediately if you feel any pain in your chest, throat, neck or head.,Audioscript,.,I hope youve done the simple warming-up exercise from the book. You have? Fine! Now I think we

55、re ready for something a little harder. Todays exercise will give you stronger legs and healthier lungs. So put that cigarette out! You need a stronger chair. Stand in front of the chair and put your right foot on the seat. Now step up onto the seat. Stand still. And step back down. Now do it again.

56、 This time start with your left foot. On the seat. Step up. Stand still. And step back down. Now, can you do this ten times? Lets go!,Audioscript,.,Feeling stressed out lately? Has the doctor said he cannot find anything wrong with you? Perhaps he sent you to a hospital, but all the fancy equipment

57、there show that there is nothing wrong. Then consider this, you might be in a state of subhealth. Subhealth, also called the third state or gray state, is defined as a borderline state between health and disease. According to an investigation by the National Health Organization, over 45 per cent of

58、subhealthy people are middle-aged or elderly. The percentage is even higher among people who work in management positions as well as students around exam-time, due to their heightened exposure to stress. Subhealth comes under several clinical names, including fatigue syndrome, endocrinopathy, neurasthenia, and climacteric syndrome. Symptoms include a lack of energy, depression, slow reactions, insomnia, agitation, and poor