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Extended reading
Finding a balance: my tai chi experience
Unit 2 Be sporty, be healthy
Tai Chi, which originated in Yongnian County, north China’s Hebei Province, was developed from ancient Chinese philosophies and breathing techniques.
Over the centuries, it has evolved into a sophisticated system. Tai Chi combines Taoism with fist positions. The movements are slow and the energy breaks outward from the inside with every move.
Watch a show of tai chi.
What is the most important function of Tai Chi
The most important function of Tai Chi is to experience the theory of _____ and ______ in nature and life, and ____ ____ ____ and figure in harmony with nature.
static
dymic
tune
one’s
heart
Ⅰ.Skim the text and match the main idea with each part. Part 1(Para. 1) A.History/ Origin of tai chi
Part 2(Para.2) B. Benefits of tai chi
Part 2(Para. 3) C.A brief introduction of his taichi experience
Part 2(Para. 4) D. Philosophy of tai chi and feelings
Part 3(Para. 5) E. His own learining experience
答案: Paras 1-5: C A E D B
Choose the one which best describes the change in the author’s attitudes.
Time
Interest
Time
Time
Time
Interest
Interest
Interest
A
B
C
D
amazed
hesitant
in the first few classes
after learning the basics
my love for tai chi returned
bored
satisfied
interest
time
Detailed reading
Time Feelings Reasons
When his friend suggested
After learning the basics of tai chi
happier and more confident
satisfied
bored and aching
fun and easy
hesitant
After my coach’s guidance
A year of practising tai chi
positive effects & benefits
balance and flexibility improved
doing the same moves over and over again
moves caught my imagination;
was told about the history
for old people
The first few tai chi classes
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(Para.1)
(Para.1)
Why did I change my former attitudes towards tai chi
It has a huge effect on me physically an mentally and it has inspired me to explore the Chinese culture behind it.
Question
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(Para.2)
Read para. 2 and answer:
What descriptive names of tai chi moves did the author mention
White crane spreading its wings
Golden rooster standing on one leg
What other moves of tai chi do you know
白鹤亮翅
金鸡独立
Detailed reading
Parting the wild horse mane(野马分鬃)
Grasping sparrow tail(揽雀尾)
What other moves of tai chi do you know
Q: How was tai chi invented
A.Zhang Sanfeng invented it after he fought with a snake and a bird.
B.Chen Wangting invented it after imitating animals.
C.Zhang Sanfeng drew inspiration from a fight between a snake and a bird.
D.Chen Wangting based it on martial arts skills.
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(Para.2)
What are the two different explanations for the origin of tai chi
Zhang Sanfeng, a 13th-century Taoist, was said to have invented tai chi after drawing inspiration from a fight between a snake and a bird.
(Para.2)
Nowadays people tend to believe that Chen Wangting, a 17th-century master of Chinese martial arts, developed tai chi based on martial arts skills.
(Para.2)
(Para.2-3)
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√
(Para.3)
main idea
Under my coach's guidance I loved tai chi strongly
Question
What requirements are needed when practising tai chi
Relax muscles and focus on peace of mind
have a huge effect on me physically and mentally..
I found to my satisfaction that my balance and flexibility slowly improved that I was able to do more difficult moves and that my love for tai chi returned stronger than ever.
Essence of tai chi
Chinese philosophy of ____________
the unity of _____________
The practice of tai chi aims to maintain the balance in the body through
______________
breathing in and breathing out
yin and yang
opposites
opposite movements
forwards and backwards
up and down
left and right
Detailed reading
Read para. 4 and complete the chart.
(Para.5)
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(Para.5)
main idea
The positive effects practising tai chi has had on me.
Question
What benefits are mentioned according to the author
better sleep, feel more energetic , happier, more confident, relax my mind and stay cool in stressful situations.
Finding a balance
How do you understand the unity of opposites How can you put it into your life
Just as the article says, the unity of opposites cannot exist independent of each other. Opposites are there to keep balance and if broken, an imbalance may occur, which could cause many problems.
Two such opposites that I have experienced in my life are success and failure.
Instead of seeing them as two separate aspects of my life, I see them as two opposites that rely on each other to form a whole.
That means my failure can help me succeed because it teaches me what I need to learn in order to succeed.
Life itself is a balanced, complementary gains and losses, which is a dynamic relationship.
生活本来就是一种平衡,是得失互补的动态关系。
Reread the passage and fill in the blanks.
I hesitated when I was first advised (1) ______(join) the tai chi club.
(2)________, after the first class, I (3) ____________(attract) by it and inspired
to explore the Chinese culture behind it. My coach told me that Zhang Sanfeng
drew (4)__________ (inspire) from a fight between a snake (5)____ a crane. Some
people believe Chen Wangting developed tai chi (6)_____ (base) on martial arts
skills. After my own study, I found that tai chi is (7)______ (deep) rooted in the
Chinese philosophy of yin and yang, the equal and opposite forces (8)____ make
to join
However
was attracted
inspiration
and
based
deeply
that
up the world. (9)___ wonder that it can bring a state of physical balance and
mental peace. It is obviously true that (10)_________ (practise) tai chi can bring
me many benefits.
No
practising