奇速英语

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.