(共28张PPT)
Unit 2 Be sporty, be healthy
Extended Reading
Lead-in
…..
Q : What do you know about tai chi
traditional Chinese culture
smooth movement
difficult moves (招式)
balance and flexibility
relax muscles
focus on peace of mind
Have a free talk about tai chi.
Pre-reading
Observe the title and the pictures and extract the text elements
Topic
Text type
Author
Writing purpose
a narrative
a young man ( a high school student)
tai chi
To share his experience of
practicising tai chi
While-reading
1. Skim the article and match the paragraphs with the main ideas.
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Introduction to the experience
of practicing tai chi
The history of tai chi
The turning point in practicing tai chi
The Chinese culture behind tai chi
The effects of practicing tai chi
2. Read the article again and tease out the author’s feelings.
Q1: Did the author enjoy tai chi at the very beginning
Q2: What were the changes of his feelings about tai chi
1._________ to join Tai Chi Club.
Feelings about tai chi
Found the first few classes 2.______ and 3.______.
Felt 4._______ and 5.______ from repeating moves.
Felt 6.___ and had 7.____love for it after following the requirements.
Feel more 8._________, 9.__________and 10.____________.
Be willing to 11.____________ to practice tai chi.
Hesitated
fun
easy
bored
ached
satisfied
stronger
energetic
happier
confident
continue
3.Read Para.2 and answer the questions.
Q1: What are the Chinese names of the moves in tai chi
“white crane spreading its wings”
“golden rooster standing on one leg”
金鸡独立
Q2: Can you list some other moves in tai chi
Q2: Why are some tai chi moves named after animals
Because tai chi is based on martial art skills
which have a long-standing practice of imitating animals.
A close relationship
between human and _______
nature
4.Read Para.4 and discuss in pairs.
Q1: What is the philosophy of yin and yang
Form the unity of opposites.
Be independent of each other.
No shadow, no light.
Q2:How does tai chi help people maintain the balance of yin and yang in the body
Through opposite movements
forwards and backwards
up and down
left and right
breathing in and breathing out
A state of
physical and _______peace
mental
5.Read Para.5 and fill in the blanks.
The benefits of tai chi
1._________ better at night.
2.______________ your mind.
Staying 3.___________ in stressful situations.
Sleeping
Relaxing
cool
Q: In your view, what other benefits does tai chi have
A positive and peaceful
________ towards life.
attitude
A close relationship
between human and nature
A state of
physical and mental peace.
A positive and peaceful attitude towards life.
Post-reading
1.Discuss in groups.
“ I always believed that tai chi was for old people.”
(Line 2, Para.1)
Q1: Do you agree with the opinion Why or why not
Tai chi is suitable for people of all ages!
Q2: If there is a Tai Chi Club in our school,
would you like to join Why or why not
2. Make a poster for a new Tai Chi Club.
A new Tai Chi Club will be started. Please make a poster for it
so that more students in our school will join the club. Make sure
that your poster includes:
A brief introduction to tai chi.
e.g. the history / philosophy / benefits of tai chi
2. Reasons for recommendation.
(You can also draw some pictures about tai chi if you like.)
Tai Chi Club
Do you have problems sleeping at night Do you often feel tired Are you stressed about your school life If so, why not join our Tai Chi Club!
By practicing tai chi, you can sleep better at night, feel more energetic and confident. Also, it can help you relax your body and mind and enables you to stay cool in stressful situations.
Our classes are fun and easy and a professional coach will guide you to practice tai chi. What are you waiting for Come and join us!
A sound mind starts from a sound body.
How can a weak body develop a sound mind
—— Cai Yuanpei