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课件网) 单/击/此/处/添/加/副/标/题/内/容 Unit 2 Be sporty, be healthy Extended reading Learning objectives By the end of this section, students will be able to: 1. analyse and describe the structure of the passage; 2. describe the change in the author’s attitudes and explain the reasons; 3. have a better understanding of tai chi including its history and the culture. 1.Can you use your own words to describe the features of this sport balance, flexibility, relaxation, elegance, Taoism, peace of mind, a blend of grace and force, being smooth and natural. Free talk Free talk If our school set up a tai chi club, will you join it Which shows the right structure of the article Global reading Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Beginning Body Ending (para. 1) (para. 5) (paras. 2–4) _____ to the author’s experience of learning tai chi General introduction _____ about the tai chi experience _____ from learning tai chi Details Benefits time interest time interest time interest time interest A B C D which one describes the change in the author’s attitudes. amazed hesitant in the first few classes after learning the basics after coach's guidance bored satisfied interest time The author’s attitude toward Tai chi. fun, easy after a year Detailed reading: Read the Para 1 and answer : 1. What was the author’s reaction to her friend’s suggestion Why She was hesitant because she believed tai chi was meant for old people. 2. What has happened next Practising tai chi has changed her incorrect （assume）of tai chi and _____ （inspiration）her to learn more about the Chinese culture behind it. assumption inspired What descriptive names of tai chi moves did the author mention listen to the tape and answer: White crane spreading its wings Golden rooster standing on one leg They were hard-working ,intelligent , creative,observant, full of wisdom and enthusiasm and love life... Discussion From these interesting names of tai chi moves, what can you learn about ancient Chinese people What 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 inspiration 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. Read the para 3 and fill in the blanks What requirements are needed when practising tai chi Relax and peace of mind have a huge effect on her and . to her satisfaction , her and slowly improved, sha was able to do more and her love for tai chi returned stronger than ever. muscles focus on balance flexibility difficult moves physically mentally Essence of tai chi Chinese philosophy of _____ the unity of _____ The practice of tai chi aims to maintain the balance in the body through _____ yin and yang opposites opposite movements forwards and backwards up and down left and right Read the para4 breathing ... ...
