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Traditional Chinese Sports
For thousands of years, sports have played an important role in Chinese culture. Let's explore some of popular traditional sports in China.
Dragon Boat Racing
Originating(起源)from the southern regions of China, dragon boat racing is a thrilling water sport. The races are held during the Dragon Boat Festival, which takes place on the 5th day of the 5th lunar(阴历)month each year. This festival is in memory of the ancient poet Qu Yuan and involves various cultural activities.
Martial Arts
Martial arts(武术)have a rich history in China and are practiced for self-defense, physical fitness, and spiritual growth. Various styles such as tai chi, kung fu, and Wing Chun have gained worldwide recognition. These practices emphasize discipline, balance, and control of mind and body.
Jianzi (Shuttlecock)
Jianzi is a traditional Chinese game that involves kicking a shuttlecock to keep it in the air
using one's feet, knees, or other body parts except for hands. It requires agility, coordination, and precision. Jianzi can be played individually or in teams and is a popular pastime in parks and streets across China.
Xiangqi (Chinese Chess)
Similar to the Western game of chess, Xiangqi is a strategic board game played between two players. It originated in ancient China and is often referred to as "Chinese chess". The game features different pieces, each with unique movements and abilities. Xiangqi requires critical thinking, foresight, and strategic planning.
1. What are martial arts practiced for? ()
A. Self-cultivation and meditation.
B. Relaxation, balance and meditation.
C. Self-defense, physical fitness, and spiritual growth.
D. Developing creativity.
2. What do you know about shuttlecock kicking from the text? ()
A. It requires a special place to play.
B. It is played alone, not in teams.
C. Players must keep the shuttlecock low to the ground.
D. Players can use their feet, knees, or other body parts except for hands.
3. Which of the following sports needs more thinking ability? ()
A. Chinese chess.
B. Martial arts.
C. Jianzi.
D. Dragon boat racing.

1. C 细节理解题。根据Martial Arts部分的“Martial arts(武术)have a rich history in China and are practiced for self-defense, physical fitness, and spiritual growth.”可知，人们练习武术是为了自卫、强身健体和精神成长。故选C。
2. D 细节理解题。根据Jianzi (Shuttlecock)部分的“Jianzi is a traditional Chinese game that involves kicking a shuttlecock to keep it in the air using one's feet, knees, or other body parts except for hands.”可知，人们可以用脚、膝盖或除手以外的其他身体部位来踢毽子。故选D。
3. A 推理判断题。根据Xiangqi (Chinese Chess)部分的“Xiangqi requires critical thinking, foresight, and strategic planning.”可知，需要更多思考能力的运动项目是中国象棋。故选A。