1、Unit 2 Extended readingFinding a balance:my tai chi experienceWhat is your impression of tai chi?非 物 质 文 化 遗 产Tai chi performance at 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Opening Ceremony overcome the hard with the soft 以柔克刚coping with all motions(运动)by remaining motionless 以静制动sink your breath to your lower b
2、elly(腹部)气沉丹田use the mind rather than the strength 用意不用力 complete a great task with little effort by clever maneuvers(策略)move a thousand pounds(磅，重量单位)with four ounces(盎司，重量单位)四两拨千斤Match the main idea of each paragraphPara 1Para 2Para 3Para 4Para 5A.Origin and history of tai chi(first few classes)B.T
3、ai chis positive effects on meC.An introduction to my experience of learning tai chiD.Chinese culture behind tai chiE.Difficulties I met in practising tai chi and how I overcame them(after the first few classes)When my friend first suggestedAfter the first classOne year laterPara 1 I hesitated.I alw
4、ays believed tai chi was for old people.It was amazing!It has had a huge effect on me physically and mentally!It has inspired me to explore the Chinese culture behind it.my responses to learning tai chiMy tai chi classesPara 2:In the first few classes The first few tai chi classes were _ and _.The m
5、oves with descriptive names caught my _.The coach told me about the _ of tai chi.Some tai chi moves are named after _.Para 3:After the first few classes I found myself _ and _ from doing the same moves over and over again.My coach taught me to _ muscles and focus on _ of mind.My _ and _ slowly impro
6、ved.My love for tai chi returned _ than ever.historyfuneasyimaginationPara 2-3animalsZhang Sanfeng,a 13th-century Taoist,invented tai chi after drawing _ from a fight between a snake and a bird.Chen Wangting,a 17th-century master of Chinese martial arts,developed tai chi based on _ skills.History of
7、 tai chiinspirationmartial artsWhite crane spreading its wingsGolden rooter standing on one legParting the wild horse mane(鬃毛鬃毛)Grasping sparrow(麻雀麻雀)tail野马分鬃白鹤亮翅金鸡独立揽雀尾No wonder some tai chi moves are _ animals.Chinese martial arts have a long-standing practice of _ animals.named afterimitatingMy t
8、ai chi classesPara 2:In the first few classes The first few tai chi classes were _ and _.The moves with descriptive names caught my _.The coach told me about the _ of tai chi.Some tai chi moves are named after _.Para 3:After the first few classes I found myself _ and _ from doing the same moves over
9、 and over again.My coach taught me to _ muscles and focus on _ of mind.My _ and _ slowly improved.My love for tai chi returned _ than ever.historyfuneasyimaginationboredachingrelaxpeacebalanceflexibilitystrongerPara 2-3animalstimeinteresttimeinteresttimeinteresttimeinterestWhich best describes the c
10、hange of my attitude？a_h_in the first few classesafter learning the basicswith the requirements of tai chi in mindb_s_interesttimethe change of attitudewhen my friend first suggestedesitantmazedoredatisfied太极拳深深地扎根于中国的阴阳哲学，人们认为阴和阳构成了对立统一。Tai chi is deeply rooted in the Chinese philosophy of yin and
11、yang,which are believed to form the unity of opposites.阴和阳彼此都不能独立存在。Neither yin and yang can exist independent of each other.Chinese culture behind tai chiPara 4Essence of tai chiPara 4Chinese philosophy of yin and yangthe unity of _the practice of tai chi aims to maintain the balance in the body th
12、rough _ and _ and _ and _breathing in and breathing outoppositesopposite movementsforwards backwardsup downleft rightu Eventually,tai chi brings about a state of _ and _.physical balancemental peacepositive effects of tai chisleep better at night and become more energetic during the dayfeel happier
13、and more confidentrelax my mind and stay cool in stressful situationsPara 5In cities across Mexico,a growing number of people are turning to ancient Chinese traditions to improve their health.Now after five years of tai chi,she recently _ in China.“I didnt know about this martial art until I came to
14、 this center.I began gaining knowledge while practising.That has _.A year ago I climbed Wudang Mountains in China.For me it was a phenomenal非凡的 experience.”When she was five,doctors diagnosed诊断 her with osteoporosis骨质疏松症,which weakens the bones.For years,she could _.climbed a mountainfilled me with
15、satisfactionbarely go upstairs61 years old Tai chi helped her _.“Tai chi makes me more aware of what Im doing because by moving slowly you have to _.”Karen was diagnosed诊断 two years ago with multiple sclerosis多发性硬化.She was unable to _.move her leg or armregain movementhave much more clarity 清晰的思维能力2
16、6 years oldMexicans we interviewed for the story tell us practising tai chi helps _ while simultaneously(同时)_.bring them inner peacereducing the stress of urban lifesleepenergyconfidencerelaxstressrecoverphysical balanceinner peacebenefits of tai chi假定你是李华，你校太极拳俱乐部正在招募新成员。外教Mike对中国传统文化很感兴趣，你想邀请他加入。请
17、你用英语给他写一封邮件，向他发出邀请。内容包括：1.写信目的；2.简要介绍打太极拳的好处和俱乐部活动；3.表达愿望（希望参加）参考词汇：招募recruitWritingsleepenergyconfidencerelaxstressrecoverphysical balanceinner peacebenefits of tai chiDear Mike,Im glad to hear that the tai chi club of our school is recruiting new members.Since you are keen on our traditional marti
18、al arts,Im writing to invite you to join it.The practice of tai chi can bring about many benefits.For example,not only can it improve your balance and flexibility,but also it can help you release stress and enjoy mental peace.There are various activities in the club,ranging from practising together to performing on different occasions.I bet youll find tai chi worth practising and the club worth joining.Please do contact me by this Saturday and tell me your decision.Im looking forward to your reply.Yours sincerely Li Hua WritingThank you!
