1、Unit 2 Be sporty, be healthyExtended reading Do you like sports? Whats your favourite sport?What was your experience like? Lead-in Lead-inHow much do you know about tai chi?Tai Chi, which originated in Yongnian County, north Chinas Hebei Province, was developed from ancient Chinese philosophies and
2、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. View a show of tai chi. Title prediction Title predictionLook at the title and the
3、picture, guess what the article is about.Its about a young mens experience in studying tai chi.Which shows the right structure of the article?ABCD1234123412341235Global readingGlobal reading4555How I began to study tai chi, and its effect on meTai chis origin and different stylesHow to practice tai
4、chiThe traditional Chinese culture behind itTai chis positive effects on me (physically and mentally)Part 1 _ Part 2 _ Part 3 _ Get the main idea of each part_ to the authors experience of learning tai chi_ about the tai chi experience_ from learning tai chiChoose the graph that best describe the ch
5、anges of the authors interest in tai chi.interesttimeinteresttimeinteresttimeinteresttimeADCB Detailed readingDetailed readingin the first few classesafter learning the basicsmy love for tai chi returnedinteresttimeQ1: What was the authors tai chi experience like?At firstDuring the first few classes
6、After those first few classes One year laterI always believed tai chi was for old people and _. I found they were _, and learned a lot about the _of tai chi. I found myself _, but with the help of the coach, my love for tai chi _. I also learned about the ancient Chinese culture behind it.I found th
7、at tai chi had a _ effect on me. Read paragraph 2Why was the author interested in tai chi in his first few classes? Because they were fun and easy, and the moves with descriptive names caught his imagination. white crane spreading its wingsGolden rooster standing on one legDo you know any other move
8、s in tai chi with descriptive names?左右野马分鬃左右野马分鬃 Part the Wild Horses Mane on Both Side 揽雀尾揽雀尾 Grasping sparrow tail手挥琵琶手挥琵琶 Hold the LuteWhat 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 inspiratio
9、n from a fight between a snake and a bird. Nowadays people tend to believe that Chen Wangting, a 17th-century master of Chinese martial arts, developed tai chi based on martial arts skills.Some styles of tai chi:Q3: How did the author solve his problem after the first few classes? What was the autho
10、rs problem? He found himself bored and aching from doing the same moves over and over again. How did the author solve his problem? His coach taught him how to relax his muscles and focus onpeace of mind while performing the routine. How was the author after he solved the problem? His balance and fle
11、xibility slowly improved.He was able to do more difficult moves.His love for tai chi returned stronger than ever.Q4: Whats the ancient Chinese culture behind tai chi?Tai chi is deeply rooted in the Chinese philosophy of yin and yang. The practice of tai chi aims to maintain the balance of yin and ya
12、ng in the body through opposite movements. Tai chi brings about a state of physical balance and mental peace.Yin and yang are believed to form the unity of opposites. Neither can exist independentof the other; for example, there is no shadow without light.forwards and backwards, up and down, left an
13、d right, breathing in and breathing outRead paragraph 4 and complete the chart.Essence of tai chiChinese philosophy of (1) _the unity of (2) _the practice of tai chi aims to maintain the balance in the body through (3) _(4) _(5) _(6) _breathing in and breathing outyin and yangoppositesopposite movem
14、entsforwards and backwardsup and downleft and rightHow do you understand “there is no shadow without light”? Why is it used here?Where there is light, there is a shadow. The author uses this example to explain the unity of opposites, which cannot exist without each other.Can you make up more such se
15、ntences to explain the unity of opposites?There is no good without evil.There is no fairness without unfairness.There is no white without black.There is no beauty without ugliness.There is no success without failure.How do you understand the unity of opposites? How can you put it into your life?Just
16、 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 tw
17、o 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.Q5: What positive effects does practising tai chi have on the author?Sleep better at nightBe mo
18、re energetic during the dayFeel happier and more confidentRelax his mind and enable him to stay cool in stressful situationsHe is sure he will continue to practise tai chi and enjoy the benefits it has brought him.Do you think tai chi will get more popular among teenagers? Why or why not?Yes, I thin
19、k tai chi will definitely become more popular among teenagers, because I believe young people are becoming more aware of the importance of physical and mental health. Tai chi is great because it helps with both. This should make it a good choice for teenagers who want to take up exercise. Also, as a
20、 traditional Chinese form of exercise, tai chi will probably get a lot of support from the government, schools and other bodies. Summary writingSummary writingWrite a summary of the magazine article about the authors tai chi experience in your own words. Critical readingCritical readingDo you think
21、tai chi will get more popular among teenagers? Why or why not?I think tai chi will get more popular among teenagers because: tai chi is good for physical and mental health; tai chi brings about a state of physical and mental balance; tai chi broadens horizons and enriches knowledge on the ancient Ch
22、inese culture. I think tai chi will not get more popular among teenagers because: tai chi isnt to teenagers taste because of its slow pace; tai chi takes much time; tai chi is not practical for teenagers with heavy study pressure. I think tai chi will definitely become more popular among teenagers,
23、because I believe young people are becoming more aware of the importance of physical and mental health. Tai chi is great because it helps with both. This should make it a good choice for teenagers who want to take up exercise. Also, as a traditional Chinese form of exercise, tai chi will probably get a lot of support from the government, schools and other bodies. uPolish up your summary.uGet divided into groups and search for more reading materials about sports.
