I hesitated when I was first advised     1    (join) the tai chi club.     2    , after the first class, I     3     (attract) by it and inspired to explore the Chinese culture behind it. My coach told me that Zhang Sanfeng drew     4    (inspire) from a fight between a snake     5     a bird. Some people believe Chen Wangting developed tai chi     6    (base) on martial arts skills. After my own study, I found that tai chi is     7    (deep) rooted in the Chinese philosophy of yin and yang, the equal and opposite forces     8     make up the world.     9     wonder that it can bring a state of physical balance and mental peace. It is obviously true that     10    (practise) tai chi can bring me many benefits.

If you’re looking for a way     1     (deal) with stress, consider tai chi.

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful (优雅的) form of exercise. It involves a series of movements     2     (perform) in a slow, focused manner and accompanied (伴随) by deep breathing.

There are different     3     (type) of tai chi. Each style may have various tai chi rules and methods. Some styles may focus     4     health maintenance (维持), while others pay attention to the martial arts aspect of tai chi.

Tai chi is low-impact and puts the least stress on joints,     5     (make) it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise, it may be     6     (especial) suitable if you’re an older adult     7     otherwise may not exercise.

You may also find tai chi attractive because it is inexpensive and requires no special equipment. You can do tai chi anywhere, including indoors or outside. And     8     makes tai chi more interesting is that you can do it in a group class.

Although tai chi is generally safe and really     9     (help), people with joint problems or back pain should ask their health care provider for help before trying tai chi. Other kinds of exercises that avoid some challenging postures (姿势) may     10     (recommend).

Our school has set up several health and     1     (fit) clubs such as soccer, boxing, badminton, marathon in the past few years. I     2     (work) out regularly to keep fit in the past, but got     3     (injure) in a race. Luckily, it was not serious at all and I will recover from it soon. A sports meeting is one of the greatest     4     (event) in our school every year. In spite of my injury, I don’t lose heart and have made up my mind to take part in it. I     5     (sweat) recently to prepare for the coming event and have the     6     (determine) to win a gold medal for our class. I go to the gym every day     7     (build) up my     8     (strong) and I am certain I can make     9     . I will play for the honour of my class and won’t give     10     in the face of failure.

Buying new clothes and new phones     1    (be) nice, but it can only increase your self-esteem（自尊）for a while. Why not try something new     2    (increase) your self-esteem and improve your life for quite a while? Running might just be     3     good choice.

Take me for example, I had never had much interest in running. I didn't really start it until recently. After work one day, I decided to go for a long run. Even though my legs got    4    (injure) on the way, and it was painful, I found something satisfying, something     5     cannot be got through other exercise methods. I     6    (fill)with a sense of confidence. The following days, I kept     7     (run).

I ran my first half marathon last week,     8     which I competed with about one hundred young athletes. I succeeded in crossing the finish line with great     9    (determine).

It took me all this time to realize that something as simple as running 30 minutes a day can better your life    10    (positive).You become stronger and healthier. You'll push yourself even harder than you knew you could, people and you can be more efficient at work.

98-year-old Zhang Hexian, better known as “Kung Fu Grandma”, has impressed Internet users     1     her athletic spirit and lifelong career in martial arts. Zhang can be seen in a video showing her Kung Fu moves at a local martial arts     2     (compete) in the village of Zhangkeng, located in Ninghai, East China’s Zhejiang Province,     3     attracted public attention.     4     (amazing), the two-minute video     5     (post)online also caught the attention of Zhao Lijian, spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, saying, “Kung Fu spirit never     6     (get) old!

It wasn’t just Zhang Hexian     7     surprised Internet users. It’s said that the practice of Kung Fu in the village of Zhangkeng has a tradition of over 500 years. Zhang, a member of the    8     (eight) generation of the family martial arts, started her career when she was a little girl.

Internet users have expressed their respect for the “Kung Fu Grandma” and praised her for being so     9     (energy) at her age. Some of them were also attracted by the long tradition in this village. “It’s not easy for a 500-year tradition     10     (survive).We should protect it as much as possible.” an Internet user wrote on Weibo.

At the age of 21, Chris Nikic became the first person with Down syndrome to complete the Ironman triathlon, which consisted of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run. The very thought would be enough     1    (put) off those in the greatest physical condition. However, by completing    2    challenge in 14 minutes under the official cut-off time, this sporting hero set a Guinness World Record.

This    3    (impress) accomplishment was made possible thanks to the loving guidance of Nikic’s father, Nik. While     4    (raise) Nikic, Nik was worried about his son’s inactive lifestyle, thus giving him the task of becoming 1%     5    (fit) every day. And the first step    6     (achieve) with a single push-up.

Now, three years later, Nikic has gathered much    7    (strong) and determination to really push his body to the limits. Considering those with Down syndrome have to fight varying physical and learning disabilities, Nikic’s accomplishment is another example of    8    people with this condition overcome barriers and achieve success. The key for him is resilience.

Nikic isn’t stopping there. He has set new goals for 2021, including the plan to participate    9    the special Olympics in Orlando, Florida in 2022. Undoubtedly, with his family, friends and followers by his side, Nikic     10    (continue) to set new records.