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办，来自201个国家的近11000名运动员展开竞技，创下参赛国数目之最
太极拳（Tai Chi）是一种武术（martial arts）项目，也是一种健身运动，在中国有着悠久的历史。太极拳动作缓慢而柔和，适合任何年龄、性别、体型的人练习。太极拳既可防身，又能强身健体，因而深受中国人的喜爱。太极拳在发展的过程中，借鉴并吸收了中国传统哲学、医术、武术的合理内容（element），成为特色鲜明的一项运动。作为中国特有的一种运动形式，太极拳也越来越受到众多外国朋友的喜爱。
Tai Chi is a kind of martial arts, and a fitness exercise as well. It has a long history in China. With slow and gentle movements, Tai Chi is suitable for people of any age, sex, or body type to practice. It can be used to provide self-defense as well as build the body. Therefore, it has become very popular among Chinese people. During its development, Tai Chi borrowed and absorbed desirable elements from traditional Chinese philosophy, medicine, and martial arts, and it has developed into a sport with unique features. As a unique sport in China, Tai Chi is also gaining increasing popularity among many foreign friends.
Unit 6
1. 选词填空
Controversial引起争论的，有争议的 assess评价，评定 resolve解决，下定决心 decrease减少 alter使变化 abandon放弃，抛弃 indicate表明，指示 undermine逐渐削弱，逐渐损害 compromise危及，损害。妥协和解 conventional常例的，传统的
1. Studies (indicate) that children who often take part in cooperative programs benefit a lot more than other children.
2. They are such a(n) (conventional) family — they must have been shocked when their son dyed (染) his hair pink.
3. Testing students by examinations has long been regarded as a reliable way to (assess) students\' ability.
4. Many power stations have been modernized to give off less pollution, or they were moved further away from the living areas in order to (decrease) the damage. 5. Unemployment has come down slightly, but this does not (alter) the fact that it is still a major problem.
6. Mr. Smith is not doing well; the doctor told us that several colds (has undermined) his health.
7. The best way to deal with problems at home is to talk things out calmly and honestly and try to reach a(n) (compromise) .
8. Darwin\'s theory of evolution remains (controversial) partly because it challenges the religious belief that God created man.
9. It was reported the president had (resolved) to fight if war was necessary, even if it meant destroying his chances of re-election.
10. I had to (abandon) one of my email accounts as it was filled with junk mail.
2. 15选10
Withdraw撤走拿走 reliable可靠的，可信赖的 Committing保证，承诺 decline下降，辞谢，谢绝
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Opportunity机会 contrasting对比对照 Interfering干预妨碍 schedules安排，时刻表进度表 Consistent一致的，连续的 burning燃烧的发热的 Decrease减少，减小 flexible灵活的，易弯曲的 Compromising妥协，退让 generate形成，造成，产生 Circumstance环境，境遇
Nowadays college education cost is rising sharply. More and more college students have to work in order to (1)(generate) income to support themselves. But how can you prevent working from (2)(interfering)with your study? Firstly, plan your class and work (3)(schedules) as far ahead as possible. Arrange your classes in a way so that you have one or two days for work. Secondly, use time well instead of (4)(burning) the midnight oil. Studying late until midnight may make you tired and take a(n) (5)(consistent) toll on your health. Use those 10 minutes waiting for the bus to read a few more pages. If your job has a lot of downtime (自由支配时间), use the (6)(opportunity) to do school assignments. Never try to cut corners by copying assignments from other students. Thirdly, set a goal for your academic performance. You\'ll probably have to (7)(decrease) your work hours, or even, if possible and necessary, (8)(withdraw) from the workforce to be successful in study. After all, it is not a good idea to risk (9)(compromising) your student career with part-time jobs. Fourthly, inform all your professors, teaching assistants and employers about your situation so that they can be (10)(flexible) as well. Winning their support is the best way to keep them on your side.
3. 选词组
take a toll on对···产生不良影响 in other words换言之，换句话说
drop out退出，脱离辍学 in turn相应地，依次地 at risk (of)处境危险，受到威胁 interfere with妨碍阻止 be accustomed to习惯 contribute to促成，造成 cut back on削减，缩减 hold on to继续感到，仍然相信
1. The new government has committed to (cutting back on) emissions of greenhouse gases.
2. My parents do not object to my taking part-time jobs, but they remind me not to let them (interfere with) my school work.
3. Anger, worry, disappointment, these negative emotions (take a toll on) your heart, brain and body.