4 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

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.

8 . 对话练习

A potluck dinner is a meal to which each guest brings a dish of prepared food by the person, to be shared among the group.
A potluck dinner is a way to show diverse cultures in the world.
Discussion: Going to a potluck dinner
1.What food/snack from which area/ethnic group will you bring?
2.How is the food prepared and what is it made of?
3.In what way is the food special?
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10 . Activity 2 Listening for details
1. Put these events in the correct order.
________ Chen Liyan found Wang Zheng's money and returned it to him.
________ Chen gave an interview to the local newspaper.
________ Wang built a website to help raise funds for Liu Xia.
________ Ma Dongbao shared Chen's story with Wang.
________ Chen spent all her savings and took out a large loan.
________ Wang offered Chen 5,000 yuan.
2. True or False:
(1)It was the first time Chen Liyan's story was reported. ________
(2)Chen found 10,000 yuan in a small plastic bag in Taiyuan railway station. ________
(3)Wang Zheng apologised to Chen because he couldn't offer her more money. ________
(4)Chen took out a large loan to cure her daughter. ________
(5)Wang set up a fundraising website for Chen's daughter after Chen told him about her situation. ________
3. Summarize the main elements of a story in the news report:
When _________________________________________
Where _________________________________________
What _________________________________________
Who _________________________________________
Why _________________________________________
How _________________________________________