Have ever been to a gym? If not, try to imagine what kinds of equipment are usually provided in a gym and why gyms are popular nowadays.

( a. The teacher can play some videos for students to watch and meanwhile teach them how to say these pieces of equipment in English. Then ask students to finish Part D.

b. If possible, take students to a gym to have the lesson. While teaching, the teacher can invite students to do some performances on the equipment and meanwhile the teacher instructs students in English how to use this equipment.

c. Ask students to discuss the following questions: Do you think having a gym is an important factor for students when choosing a school? Why are more and more key schools spending a large amount of money in improving their school facilities? Do you think it is necessary for all schools to have this kind of equipment?)

　Answers

　D (4) beam (7) barbell (1) climbing bars (6) basketball court

(2) rings (8) mat (3) dumb-bell (5) skipping rope

Answers to Part B (page 93)

Dear Mickey,

I came to see you but you happened to be out. I'd like to invite you to visit me at school when you have time. Here's how to get to my dormitory.

　　When you get to the school gate, you'll see the playground in front of you with the gym on the left and three classroom buildings on the right. Go toward the gym. Then, walk along the road between the playground and the gym. Go straight ahead, pass the library and the teacher's office until you reach a small river. Take a right turn to get to the bridge. After you cross the bridge, you'll see three buildings ahead. The one in the middle is our canteen. The two buildings on either side of the canteen are the dormitories. The one on the left is Dorm 1.

　　That's where I live.

　　See you soon.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Andy

Resources

School facilities are an important part of school construction and development. Sometimes, the school will allocate a large amount of funds for redecorating school buildings, buying new pieces of equipment and making the whole school environment safer and more pleasant. For more information, you can visit the following website: