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外研版（2024）八年级上册Module 3 Sports Unit 2 （第2课时）全知识点同步练习
Most people think martial arts(武术) are all about kicking, punching(用拳打) and fighting. But China's taijiquan, also known as tai chi, is the other way around. It is slow, calm, and peaceful.
UNESCO(联合国教科文组织) recently added tai chi to its Intangible Cultural Heritage List(非物质文化遗产名录). Although tai chi is an ancient martial art, it is still quite popular today. It has over 100 million fans in more than 150 countries.
People do tai chi as a way to stay fit. Unlike other exercise, it is "soft"—the muscles are relaxing, the joints(关节) are not fully bent(弯曲的), and you don't need to stretch(拉伸) too much. This means many can do it. You can practise it almost anytime and anywhere without anything. It is believed that practising tai chi can help us have better control of our bodies so that we can stand, walk and run better.
But tai chi's benefits go beyond physical health. Marleni Calcina, a Peruvian woman who has practised tai chi for more than 10 years, says it's not only a sport, but also a way of life. Tai chi has taught her the value of living more slowly.
Life and work used to stress her out. But she began to feel a change thanks to tai chi, which helped her get peace and inner harmony(内心的和谐). She told Xinhua, "For me now, practising tai chi is like speaking with my soul(灵魂). "
The Museum of London
The museum opened in 1976. It shows all about the history and culture of London. If you want to discover how the city has changed, come here. And if you want to find what special things the city has, come here too. You can spend the whole afternoon here enjoying the collection. Opening Times：Open:10∶00 am to 6∶00 pm Last Admission（入馆）:5∶30 pm Closed :24th~26th December Ticket Price：Free Address：150 London Wall, London EC2Y 5HN Telephone：+44 (0)20 7001 9844Email：info@museumoflondon.org.ukWebsite:http: //www.museumoflondon.org.uk Public transport:By underground: The nearest stations are Barbican, St. Paul's. By bus: 4,8,25,56,100,172,242,521 Museum of London shop: The shop at the Museum of London provides gifts and books about London. We also sell postcards and posters about London. You can buy some of them for yourselves or your relatives（亲戚）. |
There are a great number of cool things in our modern society. They can make our life a little bit easier and much more fun than before. Let's take a look.
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This is Alice. What is in Alice's schoolbag? A yellow pen A blue ruler A green cup An orange |
This is Cindy. What is in Cindy's schoolbag? A purple(紫色) pen A red cup A key A CD |
This is Frank. What is in Frank's schoolbag? A green jacket A black pen An English book A map |
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Is this a rabbit? No, it is a hand-made robot you can hug. Blossom looks more like a toy than a machine. It is made of natural materials like wood and wool. And it's expected to help kids with autism* one day.
When Mehmet Turker studied in high school, he created five new things. The biggest invention is the Glassouse. It lets the disabled who can't use the mouse control the computer with their head and mouth.
Oombrella is a smart umbrella. It is connected with a smart phone app, sending users the newest information about weather 30 minutes in advance. If you leave it somewhere, information will be sent out to make sure you won't lose it.
Do you believe that books can create their own light ? A university teacher has created such a book. He calls his invention Freelight, which can light up not only books but also streets and computer screens without using electricity.
