1、Be sporty,be healthyBook 2 Unit 2Book 2 Unit 2 Extended reading Finding a balance:my tai chi experience Word-guessing gameWord-guessing game table tennisWord-guessing game diving Word-guessing game square dancing Word-guessing game Chinese Kung Fu/Chinese martial artsWord-guessing game Tai chi Exten
2、ded reading Finding a balance:my tai chi experienceLearning GoalsDescribe the changes of the authors interest in tai chi and explain the reasonsUnderstand tai chi in terms of its history and the philosophy rooted in Chinese cultureWrite a proposal to appeal to more people to practice tai chi123the s
3、tructure of the text1.A Chinese high school students experience of practising tai chi2.The history of tai chi3.The culture behind tai chiFast Reading Para1,3,5Para1,3,5Para2Para2Para4Para4Detailed readingTimeTime FeelingsFeelingsReasonsReasonsWhen his friend suggestedAfter learning the basics of tai
4、 chihappier and more confidentsatisfiedboredamazedhesitantAfter my coachs guidanceA year of practising tai chipositive effects&benefitsbalance and flexibility improveddoing the same moves over and over againfun and easyfor old people The first few tai chi classestimeinteresttimeinteresttimeinterestt
5、imeinterestChoose the one which best describes the change in the authors attitudesExplore the history of tai chiWhat are the two different explanations for the origin of tai chi?Zhang Sanfeng：Chen Wangting：Imitate the moves in the articleWhite crane spreading its wings白鹤亮翅Imitate the moves in the ar
6、ticleGolden rooster standing on one leg 金鸡独立Explore more about tai chiExplore the culture behind tai chiC_P_ RootMaintain _ Forwards&_Up&_Left&_Breathing in&_ downrightbackwardsbreathing outoppositesthe unity of _hinese hilosophybalanceExplore the culture behind tai chi“There is no shadow without li
7、ght.”There is no _ without _.There is no _ without wrong.There is no _ without black.There is no day without _.There is no beauty without _.There is no _ without failure.rightrightwhitewhitenightnightsuccesssuccessExplore the culture behind tai chithe unity of oppositesuglinessuglinessLets reflect!A
8、 state of physical balance and mental peaceA state of physical balance and mental peaceWhat benefits had tai chi brought to the author?Benefits from learning 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Adam对中国传统文化很感兴趣，你想邀请他加入。请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.结合太极拳背后的中国结合太极拳背后的中国文化介绍太极拳的好处文化介绍太极拳的好处；3.请他尽早答复。写
9、作要求：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：招募 recruit WritingDear Adam,Hearing that you are keen,Im writing to invite you to join the Tai Chi Club,which is recruiting new members.Tai chi is said to have been developed based on ancient Chinese martias.By practising slow but steady moves,tai chi is aimed at
10、building up physical strength,as well as improving flexibility and bs.In addition,tai chi has its roots in the Chinese phiites.Various opposite movements in tai chi enable one to reach a state of physical peace.Do contact me and tell me your decision.Im looking forward to your reply.Yours sincerelyL
11、i HuaDear Adam,Hearing that you are keen on the Chinese traditional culture,Im writing to invite you to join the Tai Chi Club,which is recruiting new members.Tai chi is said to have been developed based on ancient Chinese martial arts skills.By practising slow but steady moves,tai chi is aimed at bu
12、ilding up physical strength,as well as improving flexibility and balance in bodies.In addition,tai chi has its roots in the Chinese philosophy of forming the unity of opposites.Various opposite movements in tai chi enable one to reach a state of physical balance and mental peace.Do contact me and tell me your decision.Im looking forward to your reply.Yours sincerelyLi HuaWritingAssignmentPolish your writing after class.Please put what youve learned today into practice by doing more sports and find your balance in your life.
