● Task Inviting your friend to join a gym

This section consists of a series of activities which provide you opportunities to learn and practise the language skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing. The integrated skills training is divided into three steps, and each step is preceded by a skills building activity. You will learn how to invite your friends to join a gym by writing an e-mail.

Skills building 1: finding information

1. Here you will read about how to find the information you want to know in a long passage. Please find useful information in the letter on page 45.

2. Please read the two points on page 52.

For reference:

The first point tell students that reading questions carefully can help them work out what information they need to find. The second point tells students what main points and key words mean. They will know what to do to find information quickly in a long passage.

3. Read the letter on page 45. Underline the main idea and circle the key words.

Answers:

Main idea: I think too many people take weight-loss pills without really knowing that they can damage their health.

Key words: causes liver failure; worried about her figure; health is priceless; eat properly Step 1: recommending a gym to a friend

Try to find and choose some information about a gym after you read and listen to the ads about it. Your listening and reading skills can be improved by finishing this part.

1. Please read the guidelines and know what information you are to look for. You should look for the information about a gym membership that your friends can apply for. Read the two ads carefully in Part A on page 52 and underline the main idea and circle the key words.

Answers

The advertisement

Main idea: Build the body you've always wanted! Get fit! Get healthy!

Key words: special offer! 1 month free membership!

35 classes every week, including yoga, aerobics and swimming.

Two branches in the city!

Open from 6 a.m. to midnight daily, 365 days a year.

Call 5555 4567 for more information

The web page

Main idea: Build the body you've always wanted! Get fit! Get healthy!

Key words: have some of the best equipment of any gym in the world, with 3, 000 square meters of equipment, personal trainers, be happy to help you improve your shape.