内容正文:
Extended reading
Learning objectives
By the end of this period, students will be able to:
1. learn to describe the changes of the author’s interest in tai chi and explain the reasons;
2. form a better understanding of tai chi in terms of its history and the philosophy rooted in Chinese culture.
CONTENTS
Pre-reading
I
While-reading
II
Post-reading
III
Sentences analysis
IV
3
What is your impression of Tai Chi?
It is slow.
It is played by old people mostly.
It is beneficial to people’s health.
It is a good way for people to exercise.
It can be seen in the park.
Anything else?
Enjoy some pictures of Tai Chi.
5
Look at the title and picture, please guess what the article is about.
the person
the event
the purpose
Maybe it’s a person’s experience about Tai chi to find a balance.
Let’s read to find out!
What’s the main idea of the text?
A.The history of tai chi.
B.The benefits that tai chi brings us.
C.The experience of the author’s practising tai chi.
D.The good and bad effects that tai chi has on people.
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Activity 1 Fast-reading for main ideas
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Origin and history of tai chi (first few classes).
Tai chi’s positive effects on the author.
An introduction to the author’s experience of learning tai chi.
Chinese culture behind tai chi.
Difficulties the author met in practising tai chi and how he dealt with them.
2. Read the text quickly and match the main idea with each paragraph.
When my friend first suggested that we join the new Tai Chi Club at school, I hesitated. I always believed tai chi was for old people. After the first class, however, I had to admit that I had been wrong about tai chi. It was amazing! One year later, I can honestly say it has had a huge effect on me physically and mentally. Just as importantly, practising tai chi has inspired me to explore the Chinese culture behind it.
1.Find the key words that can show my responses to learning tai chi.
When my friend first suggested......
After the first class......
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