amazing feats caught and held the attention of the ruling class. Acrobatic performers were routinely invited to the court to entertain and impress the Emperors. These varied acts of tumbling, sing ing, dancing and juggling became known as "The Hundred Entertainments"in the Han Dynasty, more than 2, 000 years ago. The acrobatic arts have always maintained their popularity with the people. Today the acrobatics of famil ies carry on this highly-acclaimed trad ition. Children begin tr at a young age to do handstands on a chair, balance jar, spin plates and throw knives they stick to a strict training schedule which they follow the rest of their lives Now lets sit back, relax and enjoy the shows as our performers reveal to you their mastery of an ancient art from, thousands of years in the making 1. Where does this speech probably occur? 2. When was the Great China Circus popular? 3. How long is the history of Chinese acrobatics? 4. Accord ing to the passage, what does the lion in a lion Dance symbolize? 5. How long do acrobats receives training? Keys: ID2.A3.C 4. B 5D Task 2: Exercise to relax Script Wendy: What a day. a walk on the beach, bodysurfing, an hour of pumping iron followed by a nice long jog. Maybe we can finish off with a little badminton this ey Howard: groan Wendy: So far this week, we' ve played beach volleyball, gone hiking, gone swimming, and ridden mountain bikes. Dont you feel better in mind and bod y than when we arrived here? Howard: To tell the truth, i ache all over. my mu complaining that theyre eing mistreated Wendy: Oh, now, admit it: This is the way to get the most out of life. This is how Nature intended us to live. I'll bet you'd be exercising even if I weren't here Howard: Not a chance. Whenever I feel the urge to exercise. i lie and wait for the feeling to pass. I prefer sitting around fishing or resting on a comfortable9 amazing feats caught and held the attention of the ruling class. Acrobatic performers were routinely invited to the court to entertain and impress the Emperors. These varied acts of tumbling, singing, dancing and juggling became known as “The Hundred Entertainments” in the Han Dynasty, more than 2, 000 years ago. The acrobatic arts have always maintained their popularity with the people. Today the acrobatics of families carry on this highly-acclaimed tradition. Children begin training at a young age to do handstands on a chair, balance jar, spin plates and throw knives; they stick to a strict training schedule which they follow the rest of their lives. Now let’s sit back, relax and enjoy the shows as our performers reveal to you their mastery of an ancient art from, thousands of years in the making! 1. Where does this speech probably occur? 2. When was the Great China Circus popular? 3. How long is the history of Chinese acrobatics? 4. According to the passage, what does the lion in a Lion Dance symbolize? 5. How long do acrobats receives training? Keys: 1D 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.D Task 2: Exercise to Relax Script Wendy: What a day…a walk on the beach, bodysurfing, an hour of pumping iron, followed by a nice long jog. Maybe we can finish off with a little badminton this evening. Howard: Groan. Wendy: So far this week, we’ve played beach volleyball, gone hiking, gone swimming, and ridden mountain bikes. Don’t you feel better in mind and body than when we arrived here? Howard: To tell the truth, I ache all over. My muscles are complaining that they’re being mistreated. Wendy: Oh, now, admit it: This is the way to get the most out of life. This is how Nature intended us to live. I’ll bet you’d be exercising even if I weren’t here. Howard: Not a chance. Whenever I feel the urge to exercise, I lie and wait for the feeling to pass. I prefer sitting around fishing or resting on a comfortable