内容正文:
Unit 2 Be sporty, be healthy
Extended reading
Review some key words
hesitate
inspire
inspiration
explore
no wonders
ache
satisfaction
be rooted in
philosophy
犹豫,迟疑
vt. 激励;鼓舞
n. 灵感
探究
不足为奇
疼痛
满意
起源于
哲学
Lead in
What do you know about tai chi?
Lead in
Lead-in
Title Prediction
Look at the title and picture, please guess what the article is about.
the person
the event
the purpose
It’s a person’s experience about Tai chi to find a balance.
Global reading
match the paragraphs with the main ideas.
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Introduction to the experience
of practicing tai chi
The history of tai chi
The turning point in practicing tai chi
The Chinese culture behind tai chi
The effects of practicing tai chi
Global reading
Which shows the right structure of the article?
A
B
C
D
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
5
Global reading
4
5
5
5
1.Genre: _____________(narration叙述/ exposition/ argumentation)
narration
Detailed reading
When my friend first suggested
After the first class
One year later
Para 1
I .
I always believed tai chi was
It was !
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 chi
Detailed reading
hesitated
for old people.
amazing
Detailed reading
Para.2 : The history of tai chi
Read and finish the chart.
White crane spreading its wings
Golden rooster standing on one leg
白鹤亮翅
金鸡独立
Detailed reading
Para.2 : The history of tai chi
Let's try!
Para3: How did the author solve his problem after the first few classes?
What was the author’s 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 on
peace of mind while performing the routine.
How was the author after he solved the problem?
His balance and flexibility slowly i