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Extended reading
Finding a balance: my tai chi experience
Unit 2 Be sporty, be healthy
Finding a balance: my tai chi experience
Para. 5
___________ of tai chi
Para. 1
A brief introduction of his tai chi experience
Para. 4
___________ of tai chi
Para. 3
His own ___________________________
Para. 2
______________of tai chi
History/Origin
learning experience and feelings
Benefits
Philosophy
Listen and summarize the main idea of each paragraph.
Detailed reading
Read para. 1 and answer the question.
Why did I change my original attitudes towards tai chi
Because it had a huge effect on me physically and mentally and it inspired me to explore the Chinese culture behind it.
Read para. 2 and complete the sentences of the history of tai chi.
Detailed reading
Invented by Zhang Sanfeng, a
Taoist, after drawing inspiration from
.
13th-century
a fight
between a snake and a bird
Developed by Chen Wangting, a
master of Chinese martial arts, based on
.
17th-century
martial art skills
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
Choose the one which best describes the change in the author’s interest in tai chi. (Para1-3)
Time
Interest
Time
Time
Time
Interest
Interest
Interest
A
B
C
D
Detailed reading
amazed
hesitant
in the first class
after learning the basics
after my coach’s teaching
bored and aching
satisfied, love for tai chi returned
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
hesitatant
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
Essence (本质) 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
Read para. 4 and complete the chart.
The Chinese culture behind tai chi
How do we understand the sentence there is no shadow without light Why is it used here
Where there is light, there is shadow. The writer uses this example to explain the unity of opposites, which can’t exist without each other.
Thinking
Can you make up more sentences to explain the philosophy of the unity of opposites
There is no right without wrong.
There is no fairness without unfairness.
There is no white without black.
There is no day without night.
There is no success without failure.
Thinking
The Chinese culture behind tai chi
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. Like days and nights, it always goes from one situation to the opposite. For example, if one fails sometimes, he should never give up. As long as he changes the way he does and thinks, things would be changed. On the contrary, if one succeeds, he shouldn’t be too proud. Keep calm or he will lose.
Assuming that your friend Bob, who is from America, has a deep interest in Chinese martial art, how do you persuade him to practice tai chi
The benefits of practicing tai chi
It moves so softly and slowly that you will not get hurt easily.
It is good for the body. For example, you can sleep better at night.
It is of great benefits to the mind, such as bringing about a state of mental peace and making you stay cool in stressful situation.
It is deeply rooted in Chinese philosophy, which let you better understand Chinese culture.
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Language Points
核心短语
1. 对……进行最后的润色或修饰
2. 作为对……的回复;对……作出反应
3. 略有不适,不舒服
4. 误解
5. 对……有影响
6. 引起某人的想象力
7. 以……名字命名
8. 专注于,集中于
put finishing touches to
in response to
under the weather
be wrong about
have an effect on
catch sb. ’s imagination
be named after
focus on
核心短语
1. 误解
2. 对……有巨大的影响
3. 激励某人做某事
4. 引起某人的想象力
5. 从……中获得灵感
6. 不足为奇
7. 以……命名
8. 专注于,集中于
be wrong about
catch sb. ’s imagination
be named after
focus on
have a huge effect on
inspire sb. to do sth.
draw inspiration from
no wonder
9. 令某人满意的是
10. 调查,研究
11. 根植于……,起源于……
旨在做某事
13. 引起,导致
to one’s satisfaction
be rooted in
bring about
aim to do sth.
look into
1. When my friend first suggested that we join the new Tai Chi Club at school, I hesitated. (lines 1-2)
suggest v. 建议,推荐 + doing
+ sth. to sb.
+ (that) + 主语 + (should) do sth.
v.显示,表明 evidence/results/data/studies suggest(s) that ...
hesitate vi. hesitation n. hesitant adj.
hesitate about/over/at sth. 对……犹豫不决
核心词汇
hesitate to do sth. 迟疑做某事;不愿做某事
hesitate about wh-从句/ wh-+to do sth. 对……犹豫不决
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you need any more information.
hesitation n. 犹豫;踌躇
without hesitation 毫不犹豫地
have no hesitation in doing sth. 毫不犹豫做某事
I answered “Yes.” without hesitation.
I had no hesitation in signing up for workout classes.
1. He suggested ___________ (follow) the advice properly.
2. I suggested to him that we _____________ (solve) the problem another way.
3. Are you suggesting that I _______ (be) not suited for the job
4. His cool response suggested that he _____________(like) the idea.
5. There's no room for _____________. (hesitate)
following
Practice makes perfect.
(should) solve
am
didn't like
hesitation
2. ... I had to admit that I had been wrong about tai chi. (line 3)
admit (admitted, admitted, admitting)
vi./vt. 承认(过错); vt. 允许进入
The ticket admits one person only.
Don’t be afraid to admit (to) your mistakes.
She admits being hard on her children.
She is admitted into/to her ideal university.
admission n. 承认;允许进入;录取;收治
Practice makes perfect.
1. I admit ____________ (break) the window.
2. There were no window ____________ (admit) the air.
3. It was generally _________(admit) that the government had acted too quickly.
4. Women were only admitted _______ the club.
5. No ___________(admit) without ticket. 无票不允许进入。
breaking
to admit
admission
admitted
to/into
3. ..., practising tai chi has inspired me to explore the Chinese culture behind it. (lines 5-6)
inspire v. 赋予某人灵感; 启示; 启迪;使产生(情感)
inspire sb. to do sth 激励某人做……;启发某人做……
inspire sb. with sth. /inspire sth. in sb. 激发某人的某种情感
She inspired many young people to take up skiing.
The breathtaking scenery inspired me to write poetry.
The teacher's words inspired us with much confidence/inspire much confidence in us.
adj. inspiring 鼓舞人心的;启发灵感的
inspired 品质优秀的,能力卓越的
n. inspiration 鼓舞人心的人或事,灵感
He drew inspiration from real life and wrote many a catchy song.
Tu Youyou’s inspiring speech made us encouraged and she was one of the most inspired people I had met.
4. Zhang Sanfeng, a 13th-century Taoist, was said to have invented tai chi after drawing inspiration from flight between a snake and a bird. (lines 10-12)
sb. (sth.) be said to do/ have done 据说
These medical herbs are said to act on the heart.
= It is said that these medical herbs act on the heart.
It is said/ reported/ believed/ announced/ declared/ claimed/estimated/ expected/ known/ understood/ thought that ...
it 在句中作为形式主语,that-clause是真正的主语从句。
这类型的句子通常翻译为“据说/据报道/据信/据宣布...”
5. No wonder some tai chi moves are named after animals ---Chinese martial arts have a long-standing practice of imitating anmimls. (lines 14-16)
No wonder是省略说法, 完整的句式应该是It's no wonder that...
意思为“难怪,不足为奇” 。
it是形式主语,that从句是真正的主语,no wonder作表语。
(It’s) no/ little/ small wonder …
难怪/并不奇怪/当然……
It’s no wonder you’re hungry; you didn’t have any breakfast.
imitate v. 模仿,学样
n. imitation
6. Neither can exist independent of the other;
exist vi. to be real or alive 存在; 生存
exist on 靠……生活/生存
exist in 存在于……中
There exists/existed... 某地有……;存在……
【注意】exist没有被动语态,也没有进行时。
Opportunities exist in a wide range of areas.
The custom still exists in many countries today.
There exist differences between English and Chinese thought patterns.
【拓展】
existence n. 存在;生存
come into existence 产生;成立;开始存在
in existence 存在
existing adj. 目前的,现存的
Science is very hostile to innovation when it challenges existing theory, sort of like management, the same thing.
The organization has been in existence for 25 years.
7. 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. (lines 24-28)
to one's ____________ (吃惊)
to one's ____________ (高兴)
to one's ____________ (满意)
to one's ____________ (遗憾)
to one's ____________ (生气)
surprise/astonishment
joy/ pleasure
satisfaction
regret
anger
8. In time, I began to look into the ancient Chinese culture behind tai chi. (lines 29-30)
look into
1.调查;研究
The detective is looking into the murder.
2.浏览(书等);快速或草率地查阅(书等)
I usually look into a book before deciding whether to read it.
3.对…作暂短的访问或参观;顺便进入(房屋等)看看
I'll look into the library on the way home to borrow some books for my children.
9. I discovered that tai chi is deeply rooted in the Chinese philosophy of yin and yang, which are believed to form the unity of opposites. (lines 30-31)
be rooted in 扎根于( be anchored in)
英语中有很多be+V-ed+prep. 的词组
沉浸在
被阻/陷在
被占据
暴露在
与……有关系
全心全意
担忧
面对
be lost/buried/absorbed in
be trapped/stuck/caught in
be occupied with
be exposed to
be connected/associated/concerned/linked with
be devoted to
be worried about
be faced with
bring:
bring up 抚养;提出;呕吐
bring forward 提出
bring back 把……送回;使回想起
bring down 降低;击倒
bring out 显示出来,出版,生产
bring in 引进,增加,赚(钱)
1. I know it happened, but I cannot bring it _____ to my mind.
2. She brought _____ her children to be considerate of others.
3. With one shot he brought _____ the tiger.
4. Our teacher will bring a new book _____ next month.
5. I have 3 part-time jobs, which bring about $10,000 a year.
back
up
down
out
in
句子翻译
1.It is said that the meeting has been put off till next Monday, so I had no hesitation in accepting the invitation.
2.Nobody will be admitted into the party without being invited.
3.As for me, I prefer exploring the wild forests and unknown world.
4.It was announced that our group took the first place.
5.It’ s not a good idea to miss meals and replace them by snacks.
6.Nobody knows when the earth came into existence. You must admit that it is a wonder that he remains alive after dropping from the tall building.