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Unit2 Book2
Extended reading
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guessing game
clue 1
It originated in China.
clue2
The movements are slow and controlled.
clue3
In the morning, we can see many old people doing it in the park.
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Tai chi
Finding a balance
my tai chi experience
p25
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Can you guess what will be talked about in the text according to the title ? What does “balance” mean?
Step 1 prediction
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1.Genre: _____________(narration/ exposition/ argumentation)
2. Which shows the right structure of the article?
narration
Step 1 Read for the structure
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Scan the article and get the main idea of each part
Part1(para.1)
A general ____________ to the author’s experience of learning tai chi
Part2(paras2-4)_________about the taichi experience
Part3(para5) Tai chi’s positive __________ on my everyday life
Para. 2 ______________of tai chi
Para.3 His own learning experience and feelings
Para.4___________ behind tai chi
introduction
Details
effects
History/Origin
Culture
my friend suggested
(para.1)
in the first few classes(para2.)
after learning the basics(para3)
after my coach taught me(para3)
one year later(para4-5)
1)How do the author’s feelings change? Why?
moves caught my imagination;
was told about the history
my balance and flexibility improved
tai chi has a positive effect on my everyday life
I believed it was for old people
Step 2 Read for details
doing the same moves again and again
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hesitant
interested/amazed
bored and aching
confident, positive
satisfied
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interest
time
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2)Draw a graph to show the change of the author’s interest in tai chi.
amazed
hesitant
in the first few classes
after learning the basics
after the coach’s teaching
bored and aching
satisfied
interest
time
after a year
happier and more confident
fun and easy
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Read para. 4.
How did he feel after learning the basics? Why?
--- He felt bored with repetitve moves.
What he