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北京市中小学空中课堂
Unit 2 Sports and Fitness
Reading club
Martial Art
What
Who
Why:
Nowadays, people learn martial arts as a way of keeping fit or as a competitive sport, but they are still very useful for self-defense.
A community of Chinese migrants from Fujian.
Soft martial arts, such as tai chi, teach you to use your opponent’s own force to defend yourself. On the other hand, hard styles, such as Kung fu, teach you to defend yourself using force.
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Main idea
There are two kinds of martial arts.
The first Korean military training manual was influenced by Chinese version.
The reasons for practicing martial arts.
Japanese karate comes from Chinese Kung fu.
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Main idea
There are two kinds of martial arts.
The first Korean military training manual was influenced by Chinese version.
The reasons for practicing martial arts.
Japanese karate comes from Chinese Kung fu.
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What are the two main reasons why people learn martial arts?
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Nowadays, people learn martial arts as a way of keeping fit or as a competitive sport, but they are still very useful for self-defense.
What are soft martial arts? What are hard martial arts?
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making comparison
Soft martial arts, such as tai chi, teach you to use your opponent’s own force to defend yourself. On the other hand, hard styles, such as Kung fu, teach you to defend yourself using force.
Who took Kung fu to Japan?
2. Why did the Korean army need military training manual?
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A community of Chinese migrants from Fujian.
To train troops to defeat Japanese invasion.
What purpose do the two stories serve?
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giving examples
To show Chinese influence in martial arts.
Chinese influence in martial arts was not limited to Kung fu.
Getting Fit
Where might the notice be displayed?
2. What information do you see on the notice?
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At a sports or fitness center.
Opening hours, the price, the schedule and the instructors.
Which teacher mentions music?
Latin dance teacher.
Which teacher talks about flexibility?
Yoga teacher.
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Read for details
Read the notice and the posters again and help the people find proper classes.
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Name Situation
Mike I like fast-paced classes, but only have time on weekdays after 5 pm. I want to practice with an experienced teacher.
Classes Time
Latin
Dance 7 pm Wed. / Fri.
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Name Situation
Simon I am 52 and haven’t done any sports regularly before. But I really want to get started on a fitness routine to lose weight. However, I can’t stand hard exercise. I have time on Fridays and Saturday mornings.
Classes Time
Spin class 9 am Fri. or
7 am Sat.
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Name Situation
Rachel I’ve been practicing yoga for a year and now I am looking for an upper-level class to improve my flexibility. I have time every day before 9 am.
Class Time
Yoga 7 am Sat. 9am Fri.
level 2 class
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