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WELCOME UNIT
UNIT 5 POEMS
单元主题:人与社会——诗歌艺术
课外拓展阅读——用英语传播
中国文化
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Tai chi is a centuriesold Chinese martial art and an internationally
popular form of exercise. It is a series of postures (姿势) and motions
that develops one's __1__ (strong) and flexibility through careful,
flowing movements and focused breathing. Each posture __2__ (slow) transforms into another, and we gradually need to shift our weight __3__ (maintain) balance. At the end, we return to the starting position: in other words, all of the movements __4__ (connect) in an endless, continuous flow.
课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化
The practice of tai chi is rooted in __5__ (tradition) Chinese philosophy, particularly the ancient concept of yinyang. The tai chi symbol, or taijitu, __6__ (show) yin and yang together: yin symbolizes __7__ dark, female force in nature, while yang represents the bright, male force. Yin cannot exist without yang, and yang cannot exist without yin. Tai chi aims to achieve balance __8__ opposites in life: yin and yang; soft and hard; mind and body, and so on. At the heart of tai chi is the concept of qi, __9__ generally translates as “vital energy”. The different exercises help move the qi through your body, __10__ (produce) positive effects on one's mental and spiritual health.
课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化
1.________ 2.________ 3.________ 4.________ 5.________
6.________ 7.________ 8.________9.________ 10.________
答案: 1.strength 2.slowly 3.to maintain 4.are connected
5.traditional 6.shows 7.the 8.between 9.which 10.producing
答案
课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化
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Tai chi was originally developed for selfdefense and martial arts, but eventually grew into a health and wellness practice.
太极最初是出于自卫和作为武术而发展起来的,但最终发展成为一种健康和保健的练习方法。
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