Unit 2 Be Sporty,Be Healthy Extended reading 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语牛津译林版（2020）必修第二册

该高中英语课件围绕“Finding a balance: my tai chi experience”主题，通过太极相关阅读材料展开教学。课堂导入从热身活动（判断身心有益活动）、讨论中国传统运动切入，结合词汇预习、预测任务搭建学习支架，引导学生逐步深入文本理解。 其亮点在于融合文化意识（太极、阴阳文化）、思维品质（批判性问题分析）和语言能力（词汇匹配、阅读任务），如读后Yin and Yang探索结合生活实例，个人连接写作促进主动反思。帮助学生提升跨文化理解和语言运用能力，教师可借助结构化流程高效教学。

Finding a balance: my tai chi experience WARM-UP Look at these activities. Which ones do you think are good for BOTH body and mind? *Playing basketball *Doing tai chi *Running *Playing video games *Swimming Good for both! It exercises your body and you need to think about strategy and teamwork. Yes, for both. It makes your body flexible and your mind peaceful. Good for both. It builds your body strong and helps clear your mind/reduce stress. Mainly for mind (strategy, reaction), but not much for body. Good for both! It's great exercise and the water makes you feel relaxed and calm. Discussion Question: Can you name any Chinese traditional sports or exercises? What do you know about Tai Chi? 1. Have you seen Tai Chi before? Where? 2. Is Tai Chi fast or slow? 3. Do people do Tai Chi alone or in groups? Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese exercise. It is very slow and gentle. People move their bodies smoothly. They breathe deeply. Tai Chi helps people relax. It helps people stay healthy. Many people practice Tai Chi in parks. They often practice in the morning. Tai Chi looks like a slow dance. Tai Chi is also a martial art. Today, most people do it for health. PRE-READING - Vocabulary Preview Match the words with simple meanings: hesitate (v.) A. completely different flexibility (n.) B. feel unsure, wait before doing relax (v.) C. able to bend easily balance (n.) D. become less tense/stressed opposite (n.) E. staying steady, not falling Prediction Task Look at the title: "Finding a balance: my tai chi experience" What do you think "finding a balance" means? A. Learning not to fall down B. Finding harmony in life C. Both A and B √ WHILE-READING First Reading: Skim for Main Idea (2 minutes) Read quickly. What is the writer’s main message? A. Tai chi is boring and difficult B. Tai chi changed the writer's life positively C. Tai chi is only for old people D. Tai chi is the best sport in the world √ Second Reading: Read for Details (5 minutes) Part 1: Answer True/False/Not Given 1. The writer thought tai chi was for old people at first. 2. Zhang Sanfeng lived in the 17th century. 3. The writer's coach was very old. 4. "White crane spreading its wings" is a tai chi move. 5. The writer practices tai chi every single day. (True) (False - 13th century) (Not Given) (True) (Not Given) Part 2: Complete the Timeline Time What happened? First classes Fun, easy, interesting move names After basics When bored One year later Bored, aching, doing same moves Learned to relax muscles, focus on peace Better sleep, more energy, more confident Third Reading: Deep Understanding Critical Thinking Questions: Q1: Why did the writer almost give up tai chi? Because after learning basics, doing the same moves repeatedly became boring and made the body ache. Q2: What made the writer continue? The coach taught how to relax muscles and focus on peace of mind, which improved balance and flexibility. Q3: Find evidence: How did tai chi help the writer's MIND (not body)? More confident Happier Can relax mind and stay cool in stressful situations POST-READING Activity 1: Yin and Yang Exploration The text mentions "yin and yang" - opposite forces that need each other. Find the opposite pairs in tai chi: forwards ↔️ up ↔️ left ↔️ breathing in ↔️ Think Deeper: The text says "there is no shadow without light." Can you think of other examples in life? No happiness without _____ No success without _____ No summer without _____ No mountains without _________ backwards down right breathing out sadness failure winter valleys Activity 2: Personal Connection Quick Writing (2 minutes): Complete these sentences about yourself: Like the writer, I once thought _________ was boring/difficult, but now I think ___________. One activity that helps me relax is ___________ because ___________. To "find balance" in my life, I should ___________. Sample Answer 1 Like the writer, I once thought English grammar was boring/difficult, but now I think it's actually interesting when I understand the patterns. One activity that helps me relax is listening to music because it takes my mind away from stress and makes me feel peaceful. To "find balance" in my life, I should spend less time on my phone and more time talking with my family. Sample Answer 2 Like the writer, I once thought running was boring/difficult, but now I think it's a great way to clear my mind and stay healthy. One activity that helps me relax is drawing because I can express my feelings without words and forget about my worries. To "find balance" in my life, I should not only focus on studying but also make time for hobbies and friends. KEY LANGUAGE POINTS *I had to admit that + 主谓结构 (我不得不承认...) * Just as importantly... (同样重要的是) * No wonder... (难怪) + 主谓结构 * to my satisfaction (令我满意的是) * In time... (最终,逐渐) * bring about (带来,造成) 226077.92 $