(共45张PPT)
Unit 2 Be sporty, be healthy
Extended reading
What is tai chi
How much do you know about tai chi
Let’s watch a video together.
Lead-in
Do you want to know more about tai chi
Observe the title and the pictures to extract (V.提取)the text elements
Prediction
Topic
Text type
Author
Writing purpose
tai chi
a sports magazine article
a Chinese high school student
To share his experience of
practising tai chi
Fast Reading
Listen and match the paragraphs with the main ideas.
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
A general introduction to author's tai chi experience
The history of tai chi
Author’s learing experience and feelings
The philosophy of tai chi
Benefits of tai chi
Careful Reading
paragraph 1
When my friend first suggested that we join the new Tai Chi Club at school, I hesitated. I always believed tai chi was for old people.
当我的朋友一开始建议我们参加学校新太极拳俱乐部时,我犹豫了。
我过去一直认为太极拳是老年人的运动。
After the first class, however,I had to admit that I had been wrong about tai chi. It was amazing!
不过,第一节课后,我不得不承认,我之前对太极拳的认识是错误的。
太极拳实在是太神奇了!
One year later, I can honestly say it has had a huge effect on me physically and mentally.
Just as importantly, practising tai chi has inspired me to explore the Chinese culture behind it.
一年后,我确实可以说太极拳在身体上和精神上对我都产生了巨大的影响。
同样重要的是,练习太极拳激励了我去探究其背后的中国文化。
When my friend first suggested
After the first class
One year later
Para 1
I .
I always believed tai chi
was
It was !
It has physically and mentally!
It has the Chinese culture behind it.
my responses to learning tai chi
Detailed reading
hesitated
for old people.
amazing
had a huge effect on me
inspired me to explore
para. 2
The first few tai chi classes were fun and easy, and the moves really caught my imagination, with descriptive names like "white crane spreading its wings" and "golden rooster standing on one leg".
前几节太极拳课非常有趣也很容易,像“白鹤亮翅”“金鸡独立”这些很形象的招式名称确实引起我的兴趣。
When I asked my coach where these interesting names came from, he told me about the history of tai chi.
当我问教练,这些有趣的名称从何而来时,他和我说了太极拳的历史。
Zhang Sanfeng, a 13th-century Taoist(道士), was said to have invented tai chi after drawing inspiration from a fight between a snake and a bird.
张三丰,一个13世纪的道士,据说在从蛇与鸟的缠斗中汲取灵感后,创立了太极拳。
However, nowadays people tend to believe that
Chen Wangting, a 17th-century master of Chinese martial arts, developed tai chi 【based on martial arts skills】.
不过,如今人们倾向于认为是17世纪的武术大师陈王廷【根据武术技巧】开发了太极拳。
No wonder some tai chi moves are named after animals ——Chinese martial arts have a long-standing(长期的;悠久的) practice of imitating animals.
(It is)no wonder (that)
难怪……;…不足为奇
由于中国武术中模拟动物的做法由来已久,太极拳的部分招式以动物来命名也就不足为奇了。
Chen Wangting's original set of moves is called Chen-style taichi, but other styles of tai chi have since(此后) been developed, including Yang-style,Wu-style and Sun-style.
陈王廷最初创编的招式称为陈氏太极拳,但是其他门类的太极拳此后也被发展出来,包括杨氏太极拳、吴氏太极拳和孙氏太极拳。
Para 2
The history of tai chi
Read para. 2 and choose the best answer
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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L11-12
Detailed reading
Read and finish the chart.
para. 3
After learning the basics of tai chi in those first few classes, I found myself bored and aching from doing the same moves over and over again.
after doing:做某事之后
在前几节课学了太极拳基础之后,我发现一遍又一遍重复这些招式让我感到厌倦,而且肌肉酸痛。
Luckily, my coach taught me how to relax my muscles and focus on peace of mind 【while (I was)performing the routine】.
幸运的是,我的教练教会了我如何放松肌肉,以及【在日常练习时】如何集中于心境的平和。
I was
With these requirements(要求) of tai chi in mind, 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.
将太极拳的这些要求铭记于心,令我满意的是,我发现自己的平衡能力和柔韧性慢慢地得到了改善,我可以尝试一些更难的招式,我对太极的热爱又回来了,而且比以前更强烈。
Q1:What was the author’s problem after learning the basics of tai chi in those first few classes
He found himself bored and aching from doing the same moves over and over again.(L20-21)
Para.3
Q2:How was the author after he solved the problem
Author’s learing experience and feelings
Read Para.3 and answer the following questions.
He found to his satisfaction that his balance and flexibility slowly improved,that he was able to do more difficult moves,and that his love for tai chi returned stronger than ever.(L24-28)
para.4
In time, I began to look into the ancient (古老的)Chinese culture behind tai chi.
I discovered(发现) that tai chi is deeply rooted in the Chinese philosophy of yin and yang, which are believed to form the unity of opposites(对立).
最后,我开始探寻太极拳背后的中国古代文化。我发现,太极拳深深地扎根于中国的阴阳哲学之中,人们认为阴和阳构成了对立统一 。
Neither can exist independent of the other; for example, there is no shadow without light.
它们不能独立于彼此存在,比如,没有光就不会有影子。
The practice of tai chi aims to maintain
(维持) the balance of yin and yang in the body 【through opposite(相反的) movements: forwards and backwards, up and down, left and right, breathing in and breathing out. 】
练习太极拳旨在【通过些相对的动作--进退、上下、左右、吐纳】来维持体内的阴阳调和。
Eventually, tai chi brings about a state(状态) of physical balance and mental peace.
最终,太极拳带来一种身体平衡和精神平和的状态。
Philosophy 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 (L30)
opposites(L31)
opposite movements(L33-34)
forwards and backwards(L34)
up and down(L34)
left and right(L34)
Eventually, tai chi brings about a state of _______________ and ________________.
physical balance(L35)
mental peace(L35)
Para 4
The philosophy of tai chi
Read Para.4 and finish the chart.
para.5
A year of practising tai chi has had a positive effect on my everyday life.① I sleep better at night, ②and I am more energetic during the day.
一年练习太极拳的经历已经对我的日常生活产生了积极的影响。晚上我睡得更香,白天则更精力充沛。
③I feel happier and more confident.
④Tai chi has taught me to relax my mind, enabling me to stay cool in stressful(有压力的) situations.
我感到更幸福(快乐)、更自信。
太极拳让我学会了放松心态,使我在有压力的情境下保持冷静。
I am sure I will continue to practise tai chi and enjoy the benefits (it has brought me).
我相信我一定会继续练习太极拳,并不断地享受太极拳带给我的好处。
What benefits does the author get
Physical health:
3.Staying ___________ in stressful situations.
Mental health:
Read Para.5 and fill in the blanks.
1._________ better at night
2.__________your mind.
Sleeping
Relaxing
cool (L39)
Para 5
Benefits of tai chi
(L37)
(L39)
Post-reading
Consolidation
What was the author’s tai chi experience like
At first
During the first few classes
After those first
few classes
One year later
I always believed tai chi was for old people. So I was ____________.
hesitant
I found they were _____________, and learned a lot about the history of tai chi.
fun and easy
I found myself __________________,
bored and aching
satisfied
I feel _______
and more
___________
With the help of the coach
I was __ __
that my balance and flexibility slowly improved.
happier
confident
Use the adjectives the author uses.
假如你是李华,你们学校正在开展各种社团活动。请你给你的朋友Tom写一封邮件,向他介绍太极,并邀请他一起参加太极俱乐部。内容包括:
1. 太极的历史及文化;
2. 练习太极对身心的好处。
注意:文章的开头和结尾已经给出,当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Finish the short essay.
Group
work
Dear Tom,
How’s everything going I’m writing to invite you to attend the Tai Chi Club held by our school.
Tai Chi, which is deeply rooted in ,enjoys great popularity. Aiming to , it does good to (身心皆受益). Anyone can (练习并从太极中受益). I’m sure you will develop a great interest in this gentle exercise.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
Show your work!
Group work
Dear Tom,
How’s everything going I’m writing to invite you to attend the Tai Chi Club held by our school.
Tai Chi, which is deeply rooted in the Chinese philosophy of yin and yang, enjoys great popularity. Aiming to maintain the balance in the body through opposite movements, it does good to both physical and mental health. Anyone can practice and benefit from tai chi. I’m sure you will develop a great interest in this gentle exercise.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
A sample
Tai chi is the treasure of Chinese culture. We should have the cultural confidence to spread the voice of China and tell the story of China. We are responsible for its inheritance and innovation.