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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
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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
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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)

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