阅读短文,掌握其大意,然后从每小题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
When my friend suggested that we join the new Tai Chi(太极拳)Club, I thought he was (1) . I always believed tai chi was for old people. However, after the first class, I (2) that I was wrong. It was amazing. Tai chi led to a big (3) both in my body and mind.
I still remember my first few tai chi classes. The basic skill I learned was keeping a balance(平衡). An action was called “golden rooster(公鸡)standing on one leg”. Following the instructions, I tried to (4) on one leg. It seemed that it was not a hard one, but I still (5) many times. Soon, I felt bored and (6) from practicing over and over again. I started to (7) myself. Maybe I was really (8) in this kind of exercise. Just then, my coach taught me how to relax myself. Step by step, I made (9) . Later, I was able to do more difficult actions and feel peace of mind as well. My love for tai chi became (10) . I even wanted to look into the ancient Chinese culture behind tai chi.
I discovered tai chi is deeply from Chinese yin and yang. The practice of it helps to keep a balance through (11) : left and right, up and (12) , breathing in and breathing out... Finally, tai chi brings about a state of body balance and (13) peace.
Now I can honestly say it helps me become much (14) . I sleep better at night, and I am more active during the day. More importantly, practicing tai chi has made me better (15) the Chinese culture. I am sure I will continue to practice tai chi and enjoy the advantages it has brought me.
(1)
A. |
joking |
B. |
waiting |
C. |
reading |
D. |
explaining |
(2)
A. |
forgot |
B. |
dreamt |
C. |
required |
D. |
realized |
(3)
A. |
decision |
B. |
problem |
C. |
change |
D. |
love |
(4)
A. |
sit |
B. |
stand |
C. |
lie |
D. |
jump |
(5)
A. |
feared |
B. |
wished |
C. |
failed |
D. |
received |
(6)
A. |
lazy |
B. |
tired |
C. |
afraid |
D. |
hungry |
(7)
A. |
thank |
B. |
praise |
C. |
doubt |
D. |
control |
(8)
A. |
right |
B. |
weak |
C. |
strict |
D. |
interested |
(9)
A. |
friends |
B. |
mistakes |
C. |
noise |
D. |
progress |
(10)
A. |
strong |
B. |
quiet |
C. |
strange |
D. |
important |
(11)
A. |
habits |
B. |
chances |
C. |
abilities |
D. |
opposites |
(12)
A. |
on |
B. |
down |
C. |
off |
D. |
away |
(13)
A. |
world |
B. |
mind |
C. |
life |
D. |
thought |
(14)
A. |
safer |
B. |
heavier |
C. |
prouder |
D. |
healthier |
(15)
A. |
understand |
B. |
teach |
C. |
translate |
D. |
encourage |