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.

Tai Chi is par of China’s traditional culture. It is a unique type of Chinese kung fu marked with slow and gentle movements    1     are designed for self-protection, strengthening of body and prevention of diseases. Tai Chi’s movements with deep breathing and relaxation can help promote inner peace and calm, so it is suitable    2     people of different ages.

Tai Chi    3    (date) back as far as 2, 500 years. It is said that Zhang Sanfeng, a 13th-century Taoist, invented Tai Chi after watching     4     fight between a snake and a bird. However, more people tend to believe that Tai Chi     5     (develop) on the basis of martial arts skills by Chen Wangting, a l7th-century master of Chinese martial arts.   

In general, it is believed that Tai Chi can slow down aging, strengthen muscles, and aid in the treatment of heart disease, skin diseases and many other    6     (illness). Besides, Tai Chi can improve mood if people are worried or depressed. According to some studies,     7    (practice) Tai Chi on a daily basis can also help people get a     8     (good) sleep. With so many benefits of Tai Chi, more and more people begin to pick up this     9     (amaze) Chinese traditional sport to improve the quality of     10     (they) life.

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While its movements are slow and gentle, Tai Chi is actually a     1     (power) martial art (武术). Now, a new study shows that it can not only help people learn movements grounded in self-defence, but slower the progression of Parkinson’s disease (帕金森病).

Attempts at identifying the root cause     2     Parkinson’s and battling against its effects are increasing. Tai Chi, which patients with Parkinson’s disease can practice     3     (they), has been proved to be a simpler way to help. Previous studies showed short-time practice of Tai Chi brought benefits. For the new study, researchers wanted to see     4     the long-term practice of Tai Chi would have an even greater impact.     5     (attain) the results, they did a series of surveys and saw a     6     (significant) slowed progression of the disease in the long-term Tai Chi practitioners. Those who engaged in     7     exercise put in a better performance across the study based on an amount of measurement. The Tai Chi group also experienced fewer complications of the disease.

The researchers point out that their study doesn’t show cause and effect, and that it     8     (make) based on a relatively small sample size. Still, it’s a great     9     (inspire). For the patients with Parkinson’s disease, Tai Chi practice “could extend the time without disability,     10     (lead) to a higher quality of life, a lower burden to caregivers, and less drug usage”.

Wing Chun is a southern Chinese kung fu style descends from Shaolin Kung Fu. It has the distinction of having been founded by two women, Ng Mui and Yim Wing-chun.

The Wing Chun style is known for placing     1     (emphasize) on technique rather than strength. This style also calls for practitioners to stay relaxed while     2    (fight), allowing them to achieve a kind of softness or flexibility. This relaxed flexibility gives Wing Chun fighter     3     special kind of strength that allows them to bend, not break, just like bamboo.   

Legend has it that Wing Chun founder Ng Mui was living at Shaolin Temple     4     it was attacked and destroyed by Qing dynasty forcers. Surviving the attack, she escaped     5     the border area between Yunnan and Sichuan. There she met a young woman     6     (name)Yim Wing-chun, who     7     (final) became one of her top students. She taught Yim an improved version of Shaolin Kung Fu, known as Wing Chun now. This new martial art     8     (spread) and grown into different branches over the past two hundred years.

Ip Man, featured in the eponymous (同名的) hit films,     9    (be) a notable practitioner of Wing Chun style martial arts. He also taught the Wing Chun style to his student, Bruce Lee, who would go on to act in the beloved Hong Kong kung fu movies     10     helped make Chinese martial arts famous around the world.

Regular exercise can be     1     (benefit) to you both physically and mentally. First, it can lengthen your heart and lung     2     efficiency will be greatly increased, thus     3     (result) in better immune systems and lower risk of disease. Second, exercise can help reduce stress and even improve certain brain     4     (function).

Though regular exercise has so many strengths, there are several items     5     (consider) before and after exercise. To start with, you should consider     6     you expect to improve, for different kinds of activities have different functions for different parts of our bodies. Above all, we should take the kind of activity that     7     (interest) us most. Only in this way can you stick to it.

People diet is also efficient for your exercise. You should take in more foods that contain carbohydrates and rich     8     protein at the right time. And don’t forget to drink water during exercise to make up for water loss.

Last but not least, do wear proper clothes and equipment to avoid injuring     9     (you). At the beginning you should take small and slow exercise and     10     (gradual) take heavier exercise. Remember to warm up before exercise and stretch at the end of it

If you want to start exercising, you should understand the benefits of exercise. First, physical activity can increase the     1     (efficient) of your heart and lungs because while exercising, your heart and lungs must work harder, which     2     (make) the heart and lungs grow stronger over     3     long term. Moreover, exercise is good for your mental health, such as reducing stress, getting over negative feelings and     4     (improve) some brain functions.When you plan an exercise routine, the first thing     5     (consider) is what you expect to improve: heart and lung efficiency, muscle strength or flexibility. Such these types of exercise as aerobic activities, jogging and swimming all play a role     6    a healthy routine. Above all, choose activities you enjoy     7     only in this way are you more likely to stick with them. Like cars that run on petrol, your muscles burn carbohydrates for energy. So, when to eat is of great importance. Don’t eat     8     (immediate) after exercise, instead, wait at least 30     9     (minute) or as much as an hour after a hard workout. Remember to drink throughout exercise to make up for water     10     (lose) to sweat. Finally, to prevent injury, warm up before beginning a difficult activity.

I was glad to receive your letter and am happy to tell you     1     I think about winter swimming. I know that you are a huge sports fan and like swimming very much. I’m pretty sure you can swim very well. Scientific studies have also provided evidence for health benefits. Winter swimming contributes to better general well-being both physically and     2     (mental). Winter swimmers tend to have a less chance of infections and appear to be     3     (energetic). However, winter swimming     4     be quite dangerous to people who are not used to swimming in cold water.

You     5     be worried at all. As your best friend, I have some sincere advice for you. Firstly, I suggest you     6     join a swimming club where you can learn from an experienced coach and find other enthusiastic swimming partners. Besides, practise more through summer and winter. When winter comes, you can swim for just a few minutes step by step at noon every day. Don’t forget to do some warming-up exercise as a     7     (prepare) before you swim.     8     , you may hurt yourself. Last but not least,     9     (protect) yourself from any possible dangers, you mustn’t eat or drink too much before swimming. It is also important to find a safe place in advance     10     you can get in and out of the water easily.

Yours,

Ben

With such a long history, China has developed a lot of unique and traditional sports and activities, many of     1     reflect the cultures of the minority groups, but some are practiced widely by the Han minority as well. As the various minorities are separated by vast distances, it is not surprising that they have their own special ways to express their     2    (enthusiastic).

Almost all the traditional sports originated from productive activities at the very beginning.     3     the Mongolians, Tibetans and Kazaks live in vast natural grasslands, horsemanship is vital to their existence.     4    (consequent), their gift for riding and shooting has given rise to their forms of sport. The people who live in     5    (agriculture) communities or who rely on hunting for their livelihood     6    (be) good at climbing, wrestling, jumping, shooting and so on.

Typical activities, Lion Dance, Horse Race and Nadam Fair     7    (include), are accompanied by singing, dancing, and instrumental performances that are art forms in their own right. They are mostly held     8     part of the festivals like Chinese New Year and other days of significance. The Bamboo Pole Dance of the Li ethnic group (黎族) is an example. Dancers performing between the moving poles are supposed     9    (ensure) that they maintain a rhythm that is in time with the poles so as to avoid     10    (trap) between them. This is a very skillful and entertaining sight.

I agree with Mr. Zhang’s idea     1     sport can help improve health and mood     2     people of all ages. I had a similar experience last year. I quit the basketball team     3     I thought I didn’t have enough time for it. After     4     (quit) I felt sad and had no energy. I quickly lost my     5     (fit) too. I spoke to my parents who agreed I should rejoin the team. Now I play every week and I’m happy and healthy.

If a traditional sport bores you, it’s time to try something new! Cycling, but outdoors on city roads; surfing, but on the land; playing frisbee, but with a group of people... New sports begin to thrive with great attention     1     (pay) in support of national fitness. Nearly 1,200 young people participated in a study by Houlang Research Institute, more than 93 percent of     2     born after 2000 are interested in urban sports.

Why do young people favor new sports? Apart from keeping fit as a type of exercise, many young people pick them up to socialize,     3     (allow) them to build up their social circles. Players tend to have online group chats announcing their usual activities and     4     (simple) sharing their lives.

“The new sports are also suitable for taking photos and less restricted by venues”, Zou Qingling, the CEO of Lvmama,     5     tourism website in China,     6     (tell) China News Service. People can enjoy new sports from parks to spacious     7     (sidewalk).

The new sports are easier for new players to start,     8     other traditional sports, such as soccer and basketball, which usually require strict and complicated rules. Thus, the new sports are less     9     (compete) but could bring more fun. People have also gained a stronger passion for outdoor activities and healthier lifestyles.

Urban sports have unlocked new lifestyles in China as they reflect     10     (diverse), youth and fun. This new trend is also proof that more people are exposed to and willing to enjoy sports.