I     1     (become) interested in Tai Chi after reading about it in a magazine. At the time, I was looking for a way to balance     2    (I) job as a manager at an IT firm with my     3    (person) life. I didn’t want to go to the gym or sweat my way through the woods. I was looking for a less strenuous(费力的) way to exercise while also relaxing     4    (mental).

My path to Tai Chi took me through a number of teachers and courses. The first Tai Chi form, On     5     other hand, I learned from a textbook. This book was my first     6    (introduce) to Tai Chi. The book is very precise step-by-step instructions were very well explained to me. The Yang form was demonstrated,     7     is a very good and simple form for learning Tai Chi. I didn’t really know what needed to pay attention to at the time, so I just learned the movement sequence of the form, strictly     8    (follow)the instructions in the book.

I can only report positive results after     9     (year) of consistent training. I’ve gained mental stability and calm. My mindfulness has gotten better, and I am now more aware     10     the here and now in my everyday life.

In the past year, I had an unforgettable experience of learning tai chi. Honestly speaking, I admitted that I     1     (feel) hesitant at first but with time passing by, it really had a huge effect on me     2     (physical) and mentally. Not only were I deeply impressed by the moves that caught my imagination, such as “white crane spreading its wings” and “golden rooster standing on one leg”, but also I     3     (inspire) to explore Chinese culture.

It is all about keeping a balance between yin and yang,     4     are believed to form the unity of opposites. The practice of taichi aims     5     (maintain) the balance of our body through opposite     6     (movement): up and down, left and right, forwards and backwards, breathing in and breathing out. By performing the routine, tai chi eventually brings     7     a state of physical and mental peace. No wonder it is a best way to relax your mind and body.

I also experienced a short period of tiredness and boredom. Thanks to the patient guidance of professional coach, I gradually found to my     8     (satisfy) that I could focus on peace of mind and sleep better,     9     (enable) me to stay cool under pressure. I am sure I will continue to practice tai chi and enjoy     10     benefits it has brought me.

Every morning, millions of people in China do Tai Chi. It is popular    1    women and men. Tai Chi is    2     good kind of exercise for old people. It is good for the body and the mind. It is healthy and    3     (relax). Tai Chi    4    ( arise) from China. It is    5     (hundred) of years old. Tai Chi is a “soft” martial art (武术),    6     means it is slow and calm.

There are also “hard” martial arts. Shaolin Kung Fu, for example, which has a history of over 1, 500 years, is a “hard” martial art. It is fast and    7    (danger). You have to be very fit and strong    8    (do) “hard” martial arts.

In Beijing, Master Li Yu    9     (teach) Shaolin Kung Fu to thirty young students now, three of whom come from abroad. “Shaolin Kung Fu is    10     (extraordinary) difficult,” said Li Yu. “You must practise every move many times. ”

Sports like football and basketball are also popular in China. But martial arts like Tai Chi and Shaolin Kung Fu are part of Chinese culture and history.

Cui Chenxi became China’s youngest ever Asian Games gold medalist on Wednesday after the 13-year-old skateboarder won the women’s street event in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.

The teenager,     1     is the Chinese national team’s youngest athlete, won the gold medal by scoring 242.62 points. Cui said this victory means a lot to her. “I always wanted to win gold. This competition is different from other competitions, so I     2     (particular)wanted to win this one.”

    3     (ask) if she was nervous before the competition, she shook her head and said, “My dad told me     4     (stay) relaxed, enjoy the competition and show my skills. As long as I give it my all, I have no regrets.”

Skateboarding, which is rooted     5     street culture and closely tied to lifestyles and attitudes of young people, is a sport that stresses freedom and personal techniques.

Cui only     6     (take) up skateboarding in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic did not allow her to practice rollerblading. However, her father,     7    skateboarding enthusiast, suggested that she try skateboarding at home instead.

“I remember the day I stepped onto the board for the     8     (one) time. It felt incredibly smooth. It was love at first sight,” Cui said.

In skateboarding, injuries are unavoidable, but when     9     (discuss) the pain and the setbacks, Cui displayed a level of     10     (determine) beyond her age. “I realized people receive a lot of injuries while skateboarding. But that is where the spirit of skateboarding lies,” she said.

China’s men’s table tennis team beat the Republic of Korea, winning the men’s team title at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou. Table tennis legend Ma Long played     1     the third singles player to win the decisive victory for China. It     2     (be) 17 years since Ma Long first represented China in the Asian Games and won the gold medal in the men’s team.

He is now 35-year-old, but he shows no sign of age when     3     (compete) against other athletes. And his moves remain aggressive (侵略的). With great efforts, he finally managed     4     (achieve) the victory. It added a fifth Asian gold to Ma’s trophy cabinet (奖杯柜), which also     5     (include) an all-time record of five Olympic gold medals and 25 world championships titles dating back to 2006. He really set     6     example for athletes all over the world.

However,     7     is a pity that he had to bid farewell (告别) to the Asian Games at the post-match press conference (新闻发布会) because of his age. Ma wrote on his micro blog, “Love can last a long time. I’m     8     (extreme) grateful to my teammates and all the fans at the scene. It’s you     9     encourage me to go on. I’ll never forget all these good Asian Games     10     (memory). Keep going for the Chinese team!”

Even if you are not prepared to work up a sweat three times a week, any exercise is     1    (good) than none. For example, running     2     particular has many     3    (benefit). It’s a great sport for beginners—you don’t need gym membership or any special equipment. Keep it up and you will see     4     you are capable of.     5    (run) will help you get fit. It can also     6    (strength) your immune system and reduce     7     risk of serious health problems as well as other common illnesses. Besides, anybody who is feeling down can go for a run to cheer     8    (they) up. If you are new to running, it’s important     9    (warm ) up before running and cool down     10    (proper) afterwards.

Nowadays, playing table tennis has become an important part of our life. The    1    (true) is that playing table tennis improves the quality of life. It’s not only fun, but it also keeps us from the stressful life. Playing sports    2    (help) children develop well.

The health of the individual is the backbone of a    3    (success) life. Indoor table tennis equipment is important for    4    development of the physical and mental health of the individual. Table tennis has its advantages, and exercise is a characteristic common to almost all types of sports,    5    play an important role in children’s physical and mental health and mostly help to avoid common injuries to your children.

Playing table tennis also helps the kids in making friends,    6    (share) their unique experiences and feelings. It won’t be wrong to say that they explore the attractive side of the life to make them feel better and happier.

One of the    7    (great) aspects of table tennis is supporting your teammates even if they show    8    (limit) progress, which will encourage them to go back and try harder than before.    9    (additional), this type of daily experiences in sports    10    turn helps in developing determination in children’s mind.

Go Skateboarding Day is celebrated every year on June 21. Skateboarding is an action sport that involves riding a skateboard and performing tricks. The skateboarding event     1     (organize) by the international Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC) is to make this activity more welcoming to everyone.

The IASC     2     (establish) Go Skateboarding Day back in 2004. It aims to make skateboarding a community event and bring people together. Through this event, the IASC also wants to encourage skateboarders to put all electronics aside. This day sees many events, competitions, workshops, and fundraisers being hosted across     3     globe. Go Skateboarding Day brings skaters together at their local spots     4     they perform and share tricks, learn from other professionals, or just enjoy     5    .

Go Skateboarding Day shows the benefits of skateboarding which makes a big     6     (contribute) to the abilities of     7     (individual). New York City remains an important centre for the celebration of Go Skateboarding Day     8     people going to the streets in the thousands.     9     you’re landing amazing tricks or are new to the sport, take your skateboard, helmet, and knee and elbow pads and celebrate Go Skateboarding Day! You     10     (definite)won’t regret being part of this super fun day.

This summer has been full     1     unforgettable moments. Among them, Su Bingtian, 31, set     2     new Asian record of 9.83 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics semifinals (半决赛) on Aug 1^st. This     3     (make) him the first Chinese player to qualify (获得资格) for the final in the event.     4     (late), he finished sixth in the final with a time of 9.98 seconds.     5     he missed out on a medal, Su’s performance deserves(值得) cheer     6     respect. He has been working onwards and upwards (勇往直前) to achieve his longtime goal to run in the 100m final in the Olympics. In 2015, Su became the first Chinese     7     (run) in under 10 seconds. But his career was in trouble in the following years because of     8     (injure). He had planned to retire (退休；退役) in 2017, but the call to challenge     9     (he) brought Su back on the field. Now, in his third Olympic Games, Su’s excellent performance spoke for itself. “I hope my performance today serves as an inspiration (鼓舞) for younger players in their sporting careers,” Su told Xinhua. “When I was their age, my speed was no match for them. With the techniques (技巧) and ideas they have, they could achieve much more     10     I have.”

Technology in sports is a beautiful thing. With the help of modern technology, including AI, sports coverage     1     (get) more interesting recently. However, this doesn’t mean technology is flawless.

In October, a Scottish soccer club decided to livestream its matches due to the pandemic, using an AI robot camera to track the ball.     2    , the camera appeared to mistake the bald(秃头的) head of the referee for the ball, so it repeatedly     3     (swing) back to follow the referee instead of the actual game.

Many viewers who paid for the match complained they missed their team scoring a goal because of this error. Some suggested that the referee should be given a hat.